EWHA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
FACT SHEET 2015-2016
1. General Information
Name of Institution
Ewha School of Business, Ewha Womans University
Mailing Address
ESB International Office, 102 Ewha-Shinsegae building, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil
Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Zip Code: 120-750)
Website
Ewha School of Business
:http://biz.ewha.ac.kr
Ewha Womans University
: http://www.ewha.ac.kr
Office of International Affairs http://oia.ewha.ac.kr (General Information for Exchange Students)
Seoul Global Center
http://global.seoul.go.kr
Contact
Prof. Dr. Seong Kook KIM
Dean
Ewha School of Business
+82-2-3277-3541 / skima@ewha.ac.kr
Prof. Dr. Bong Jin KIM
International Affairs Academic Director
Ewha School of Business
+82-2-3277-2790 / bkim432@ewha.ac.kr
Ms. Claire Sooyoung YU
International Program Manager
Ewha School of Business
+82-2-3277-3583 / exchange@ewha.ac.kr
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2. Ewha School of Business
International vision
Marking the 50th anniversary of its foundation in 2014, Ewha School of Business envisions our goals to
be pursued by the faculty and students through the following slogan: “Making a Difference for a Better
World”. Ewha School of Business has long term development goals, including ranking among the top
100 in the world, and ranking in the top 20 Asian University within 10 years. In order to achieve our
vision, we have the following strategic goals:
1. To play a leading role in the development of ideas that shapes the world of business and
management.
2. To prepare future women leaders of business, education and public services by delivering the
highest quality education to a large and diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students
as well as to practicing executives.
Programme
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Bachelor in Business Administration
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Master of Arts
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MBA (Finance, Frontier, Ewha, CPA, Health Care)
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Ph.D
Rankings
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Asia: 39
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World: 355 (2014 QS World University Ranking)
(2014 QS Asian University Ranking)
Accreditation
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AACSB
3. Academic Information
Calendar
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Nomination
March 1 – 31
September 1 – 30
On-line Application
April 15 – May 15
October 15 – November 15
Admission Packet
Mid July
Mid January
Classes Begin
Classes End
First working day of September
Around December 20
First working day of March
Around June 20
Transcript to be sent
Late January
Late July
For more details: http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/index.jsp ⇨ Academics ⇨ Academic Calendar
Important Dates for each semester including the dormitory check-in, Academic Orientation, and Course
Registration will be announced upon admission.
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Level of Study
■ Undergraduate
■Graduate
Language of Study
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Undergraduate: 50% English courses
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MBA: 43% English courses
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Graduate School of International Studies: 100% English courses
Main Study Field
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Accounting / Finance
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HR Management / Strategy
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Management of Information System
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Marketing
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Product Management / Operations Management
Course Information
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English-taught courses offered by Ewha Womans University
http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/index.jsp ⇨ Academics ⇨ Courses
※ 1st Semester: Spring Semester, 2nd Semester: Fall Semester
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Global Online Campus courses offered in English
http://global.ewha.ac.kr
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Korean Language Class (Daytime class offered to exchange students, free of charge)
http://elc.ewha.ac.kr/EduKorean/eng/subCommi01.jsp
Course Load
Students are required to take minimum of 9 credits to a maximum of 18 credits per semester. One
course usually consists of 3 credits with 3 classroom hours per week, with the exception of Korean
Language courses. Students are encouraged to register for 15 to 18 credits per semester.
Exams
Absolute Evaluation for exchange students (no curve). Students are required to stay until the end of the
scheduled exams. No special early exams or resits available.
Grading
Ewha's grading system : A+, A, A-/ B+, B, B-/ C+, C, C-/ D+, D, D-/ and F (Full Score = 4.3)
A : excellent; B: above average; C: average; D: pass; F: fail (0 credit)
Others: Student will receive a grade of "W" if he/she withdraws from the course. A student will receive a
grade of "F" if he/she fails to attend classes without officially withdrawing from the course.
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4. Application (Office of International Affairs | University-wide Admission system)
1. Requirements
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Length of Study : One Semester / One Year
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GPA : All students are required to have a GPA of over 2.5/4.0 (= 75 % academic grade)
Language: English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL iBT 91 or TOEIC 860 is recommended.
2. Application Period
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Fall semester: April 15 – May 15, Spring semester: October 15 – November 15
Late application will not be accepted; absolutely no exceptions.
3. Procedure
Step 1. Create an account at the online application site for Exchange or Visiting students at:
http://eureka.ewha.ac.kr/eureka/hs/sd/index.do
※ Application site is only available at Windows / Internet Explorer version above 8.0
Step 2. Save the application (don’t submit yet) in order to activate the upload buttons
Step 3. Upload all documents needed for the application and press the submit button.
※ Once you submit, you won’t be allowed to revise your application.
Step 4. Carefully check the status of your application until it is confirmed.
Step 5. Receive the admission packet sent out via express mail.
Step 6. Send checklist and Overseas Health Insurance Certificate.
Step 7. Come to Ewha!
All applications should be submitted online only. Before pressing the submit button, make sure
to verify every information has been input correctly.
4. Application Documents
Applying students are to submit the following documents and materials during the online
application process. Please be informed that all documents must be prepared in either in
English or Korean, in a JPG or PDF format. (Face photograph: JPG only)
Face photograph
Photographs should be in 3x4 cm size, scanned and saved in a JPG format only.
Official Academic Transcript
Transcripts should be scanned and saved in a JPG or PDF format. A transcript which states the
total GPA score for the whole study period needs to be submitted. If the home institution does
not have a GPA system, a signed official letter from the international office guaranteeing that
the applicant’s academic achievement is over 75% needs to be submitted with the official
academic transcript.
Health & Medical Clearance Form
Upon completion by a doctor, it should be scanned in a JPG or PDF format. (Downloadable at
the online application site)
Passport copy
Please copy the first page which has your name and passport number “clearly”. Should also
be scanned and saved in a JPG or PDF format.
Statement of Purpose
This should be typed directly on the online application, and is limited to 1,000 letters. The
Statement of Purpose may be written in Korean or English.
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5. Other Information
Fees
After receiving admission from the Office of International Affairs, students will be given an invoice at
the orientation held before the start of the semester. The invoice will include the tuition fee and other
mandatory or optional fees for each individual student, to be paid within one week from the start of the
semester. All fees may be paid directly at the OIA office, at the on-campus Shinhan Bank, or through
wire transfer. No personal checks or credit cards will be accepted.
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Mandatory: On-campus Health Center Fee 20,000 KRW (per semester, non-refundable)
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Optional: Housing Administration Fee 60,000 KRW (non-refundable)
Dormitory Housing Single Room: App. 1,800,000~2,700,000 KRW (per semester)
Double Room: App. 1,230,000~1,600,000 KRW (per semester)
* All costs above are subject to change without prior notice.
** Fees will be charged based on Korean Won.
Accommodation
Single or Double rooms are available on campus. Dorm applications can be done along with the online
application for exchange program. On-campus housing is not fully guaranteed, and will be provided on
a first-come-first-served basis. The information below is for 2014 and is subject to change without
notice.
Graduate Student Dormitory (No meal)
Double: KRW 1,170,000/semester
International House (No meal)
Double: KRW 1,530,000/semester
Single: KRW 2,540,000/semester
For more information, please refer to: http://housing.ewha.ac.kr/
Temporary Housing
Not available
Airport Pick-up
Available upon request (please indicate on your checklist upon admission)
Medical Insurance
All students are required to hold a medical insurance which covers medical fees during their stay at
Ewha. An overseas health insurance certificate will be asked for submission upon admission.
Visa Requirements
All students are required to hold a D-2 visa
Estimated Budget for one Semester
Housing
:KRW 1,200,000-2,600,000
Meals
KRW 1,500,000
Books
KRW 200,000
Personal Expenses :KRW 1,500,000
Total
KRW 4,500,000 - 5,800,000
EwhaSchoolofBusiness ㅣ InternationalOffice
exchange@ewha.ac.kr ㅣ TEL+82‐2‐3277‐3583 ㅣ FAX+82‐2‐3277‐2776