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AI MBA

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Where analytics leads transformation.
A Saturday MBA for analytically-minded professionals ready to lead digital transformation.
Lead with AI & Data Analytics
Make smarter decisions with data and AI.
The SKK GSB AI MBA develops real-world capabilities in AI and analytics through practical projects and industry-driven learning.
Students strengthen AI literacy, analytical thinking, and business decision-making skills to become strategic leaders in the AI era.
Admissions Requirements

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

  1. Candidates seeking to strengthen AI- and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

  2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

  3. Minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience

Notes for International Applicants - Visa

  • Student visas are not available for part-time programs like this one. Required alternative visa (examples):
    • Work Visa
    • Digital Nomad Visa
    • Overseas Korean Visa
  • Please confirm your visa eligibility with the local Korean embassy
How to Apply

The admissions process consists of the following steps:

STEP 1

Online Application
Submission

STEP 2

Document
Review

STEP 3

Interview
(by invitation)

STEP 4

Admissions
Decision

Admissions Timeline
2027 Incoming Class (Class of 2028)
Round Application Deadline Interview Admission Decision Deposit Payment
Round 1 Sep 1 – Oct 16 Nov 2-Nov 6 Nov 23 Nov 23-Nov25
Round 2 Oct 17 – Nov 13 Nov 30-Dec 4 Dec 16 -
Registration
December 16 – 18, 2026
Bootcamp
January 4-15, 2027(Mon, Tue, Fri)
Program Start
January 16, 2027
Admissions Documents

Please review the required documents below.
All materials can be submitted through the SKK GSB online application system.
Original documents are required only for applicants invited to the interview stage.

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Required Documents
  • Includes personal, academic, and professional information
  • No essays required
  • Digital copies can be attached. Hard copies must be submitted if selected for an interview for an interview.
  • Graduates of universities in Korea: Must submit the original Certificate of Graduation in Korean
  • Graduates of overseas universities: Must submit the original Certificate of Graduation or Degree Certificate in English.
  • Graduates of universities in China: Must submit all of the following:
    • Notarized English Degree Certificate
    • CHSI Credential Verification Reports
      Applicants must submit both of the following reports issued by CHSI (China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center)
      • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate
      • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate
  • Must submit official transcripts in English from all institutions attended
  • Transfer applicants: Must also submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions 
  • Free format
  • It is recommended to submit official documentation covering your entire employment history.
  • Documentation for at least the most recent 8 years is required
  • Employment not supported by documentation will not be considered in the evaluation
  • If official certificates are unavailable:
    • Korean companies: Government-issued documents may be submitted (e.g., National Pension or Health Insurance records), noting that these only verify employment period
    • Overseas companies: Other official documents verifying employment and position may be submitted
Optional Documents
  • Applicable to: Future Leader Scholarship and KCMC Scholarship
  • Must be submitted together with the online application
  • Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered
  • Accepted tests include: TOEFL, TOEIC, TEPS, IELTS, TOEIC Speaking, OPIc, Duolingo, PTE, etc.
  • Only scores valid at the time of application will be accepted
  • Additional consideration may be given based on test scores
  • Only scores valid at the time of application will be accepted
  • Additional consideration may be given based on test scores
  • Must be submitted via official score report (hard copy or online reporting)
  • Institution Codes:
    • GMAT: B7S-F2-24
    • GRE: 8713
  • Required for applicants sponsored by their employer.
  • May be considered as supporting evidence of professional performance and leadership.
  • Only one letter from an SKK GSB alumnus/a or current student will be accepted
  • Must be submitted directly by the recommender via email: aimba.skkgsb@skku.edu
After Admissions

This program does not qualify for a D-2 (student) visa.
Applicants who require a student visa to study in Korea should apply to the Full-Time MBA program instead.

Applicants must hold a valid visa that permits study in Korea, Examples of eligible visa types include:

  • Certain work visas
  • Overseas Korean (F-4) visa
  • Digital Nomad (Workation) visa

If you hold a different visa type, please contact the Admissions Office before applying.

At application (online submission)

  • Degree Certificate or Certificate of Graduation (English)
  • Official Academic Transcript (English)
  • If the applicant has transfer experience, official transcripts from both before and after the transfer

Before interview (if selected)

  • Before interview (if selected)
  • At registration (after final admission)

At Registration (After Final Admission)

  • Bachelor's Degree Documents Apostille Required
    • Original Bachelor's Degree Certificate (or Certificate of Graduation) and Official Academic Transcript
    • If not in Korean or English, notarized translation required before Apostille.
    • If the issuing country is not an Apostille Convention member, consular legalization required instead.

At Application (Online Submission)

  • Degree Certificate (notarized)
  • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (CHSI)
  • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (CHSI)

Before Interview (If Selected)

  • Notarized original Certificate of Graduation

At Registration (After Final Admission)

  • Academic Transcript for Bachelor's Degree with Apostille

If the applicant and both parents hold non-Korean citizenship, the following documents are required:

  • Color copy of passports for the applicant and both parents (one copy each)
  • Family Relationship Certificate (English)

Important Notes

  • Korean university academic documents must be issued within the last 3 months.
  • Employment certificate must be issued within the last 1 month.
  • Submitted documents and application fees are non-refundable.
  • Only documents in Korean or English will be accepted.
  • Any falsification or misrepresentation will result in revocation of admission.
Process After Admissions

After admissions, admitted applicants are required to complete the following procedures and submit additional documents.

  • Must submit the following documents with Apostille or consular legalization (Apostille required for countries that are members of the Apostille Convention)
    • Original Certificate of Graduation
    • Original Academic Transcript
  • Academic Transcript must be translated into Korean or English, notarized, and apostilled before submission at registration.
  • Must submit official transcripts in English from all institutions attended
  • Transfer applicants: Must also submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions 
  • Required documents:
    • Color copies of the passports of the applicant and both parents (one copy each)
    • Original Family Relationship Certificate in English
Contact

Mailing Address

AI MBA Admissions Office
SKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB)
Sungkyunkwan University
25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, Korea

International Student Guide

This guide is intended for international applicants and applicants with degrees from overseas universities.

This program does not qualify for a D-2 (student) visa.
Applicants who require a student visa to study in Korea should apply to the Full-Time MBA program instead.

Applicants must hold a valid visa that permits study in Korea, Examples of eligible visa types include:

  • Certain work visas
  • Overseas Korean (F-4) visa
  • Digital Nomad (Workation) visa

If you hold a different visa type, please contact the Admissions Office before applying.

At application (online submission)

  • Degree Certificate or Certificate of Graduation (English)
  • Official Academic Transcript (English)
  • If the applicant has transfer experience, official transcripts from both before and after the transfer

Before interview (if selected)

  • Before interview (if selected)
  • At registration (after final admission)

At Registration (After Final Admission)

  • Bachelor's Degree Documents Apostille Required
    • Original Bachelor's Degree Certificate (or Certificate of Graduation) and Official Academic Transcript
    • If not in Korean or English, notarized translation required before Apostille.
    • If the issuing country is not an Apostille Convention member, consular legalization required instead.

At Application (Online Submission)

  • Degree Certificate (notarized)
  • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (CHSI)
  • Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (CHSI)

Before Interview (If Selected)

  • Notarized original Certificate of Graduation

At Registration (After Final Admission)

  • Academic Transcript for Bachelor's Degree with Apostille

If the applicant and both parents hold non-Korean citizenship, the following documents are required:

  • Color copy of passports for the applicant and both parents (one copy each)
  • Family Relationship Certificate (English)