Summer Course in Dong-A University
Saha-gu, South Korea
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
28 Nov 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
03 Mar 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,150 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Study in the second largest city of South Korea, Busan. Busan is built right on the coast, contains historic temples, and is home to more than 3,5 million inhabitants. The city is in the country's southern part and is considered Korea's main tourism destination. Busan is home to sacred mountains and is surrounded by pristine beaches that easily compete with Miami, Florida. Busan offers hot springs to explore and has a culinary culture that one can only love.
Moreover, Busan is one of Asia’s main logistics hubs and home to some of the biggest logistics enterprises in the world. Dong-A University belongs to the best universities in the region and is the best private university in Busan. At Dong-A University, you will have the unique opportunity to dive into Korean culture and learn from some of the best professionals in the country.
Dong-A University is the right choice for those who want to challenge themselves academically at a top-class private university in South Korea. The courses at DAU are diverse, intriguing, modern, and based on the to-date academic standards around the world.
Established in 1946, Dong-A University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Busan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Dong-A University (DAU) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Dong-A University (DAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Program Highlights
- Boost your career prospects by studying abroad in one of Asia’s best private Universities.
- Study in the biggest tourism destination in Korea
- Enjoy the cultural diversity in the multicultural melting pot of Busan
- Meet new people from all over the world and build an international network
- Explore pristine beaches, historic temples, sacred mountains, unique attractions, and a flourishing art scene
- Enjoy a variety of free-time activities, both in Busan and on campus
Ideal Students
Studying at Dong-A University is for you if…
- You want to be able to choose from a great selection of top-notch courses
- You want to improve your English and intercultural communication skills
- You want to get to know life and culture in one of the most intriguing countries in Asia
- You want to network with people from all over the world.
Admissions
Curriculum
Students can choose as many courses as they wish, as long as their total worth doesn’t exceed 18 local credits (30 ECTS/18 US credits). As the maximum amount of credits would be highly demanding, Hankuk University recommends exchange students take max. 12-15 credits per semester. The majority of the courses are worth 3 credits.
1st Semester (March)
Year 1
- Principles of management
- Practical Korean language Ⅰ
- Understanding of musical culture Ⅰ (From classical music to K-pop) Ⅰ
- Business communication English Ⅰ
- Understanding of Korean culture
- Self-design to university life
- Field Trip Ⅰ
Year 2
- Information management in life
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Management Information Systems
- Organizational behavior
- Introduction of hospitality business
- Field Trip Ⅲ
Year 3
- Theory of international trade
- Marketing research
- Advertising
- Management Science
- Current Issues in Economics
- Field Trip Ⅴ
Year 4
- Theory of Multinational Hospitality Enterprise
- Global operations and logistics
- Organization development
- Field Trip Ⅶ
2nd Semester (September)
Year 1
- Principles of economics
- Practical Korean language Ⅱ
- Understanding of musical culture Ⅱ (From classical music to K-pop) Ⅱ
- Business communication English Ⅱ
- Taekwondo and personality
- Field Trip Ⅱ
Year 2
- Understanding of business statistics
- Accounting principles
- Operations management
- Human resources management
- Consumer behaviour
- Field Trip Ⅳ
Year 3
- Financial management
- Econometrics
- Franchise management
- Big Data & Business Strategy
- Marketing strategy
- Field Trip Ⅵ
Year 4
- Brand management
- Service marketing
- Business strategy
- Theory of International Management
- Field Trip Ⅷ
Intensive Korean Language Course
Beginner 1
- Korean alphabet, pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and grammar
- Basic phrases are needed for various informal and personal situations. (such conversations with family or other routine situations)
Beginner 2
- Various grammar elements including auxiliary verbs as well as causative and passive verbs: idioms, abstract and everyday expressions
- Korean Cultural aspects such as legends, myths, holidays, etc
Intermediate 1
- Korean society (economy, politics, etc.) and business language and knowledge
- Formal expressions for various situations
Intermediate 2
- Natural communication and the understanding of the Korean way of thinking through idiomatic expressions, proverbs, etc
- Understanding the full range of Korean culture (culture, sports, entertainment, etc.)