About KSIM (KAIST Graduate School of Information and Media Management) KSIM was established in March 2006 with a mission to provide business professionals worldwide with in-depth understanding of the IT convergence paradigm and its business opportunities.
Over the past 12 years, the IT department at the KAIST business school, through its MIS and Telecom MBA programs, produced over 400 alumni who are active IT management leaders of Korea. The new IT/Media MBA program of KSIM is characterized by its focus on the recent IT and Media convergence trends, technologies and their management. The majority of the student body is from the IT and media industries as well as from the key Korean government institutions.
Unique Features
- One Year Full-Time MBA Program (min. 45 credits)
- IT/New Media/Entertainment Industry Specialized Training
- Prestigious Faculty
According to,
KSIM faculty was ranked as 13th in the field of IS research 2005. - Global Education
More than 80% of courses are offered in English.
Through the, students can develop a global mind set.
Students are responsible for airfare and accommodation costs - Dual Degree Program with USC Marshall School of Business (Optional)
- 2 Degrees in 2 Years
(MBA from KSIM for 1 year, MS in Business Administration from USC for 1 year)
- Three Concentrations such as, and
Scholarship Benefits / Eligibility
Scholarships for international students Scholarships are available for candidates with excellent academic or professional credentials. All candidates are required to have at least a bachelor’s degree, and candidates with working experience are preferred.
Applicants have opportunities for
- Tuition Waiver (One Year Full Scholarship for 3 Students in 2009)
- Living Expense Subsidy (monthly)
- On-Campus Housing Support
- Lab Space
All admission documents should be sent to :
Admission Team, KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
373-1 Guseong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Republic of Korea
Contact Point
Tel (+) 82-2-958-3641, Fax (+) 82-2-958-3560, E-mail: ejyu@business.kaist.ac.k