Professional MBA
Admissions
An evening MBA for working professionals deepening their expertise — now with AI built into every field.
- Advance Your Career with the Professional MBA
- The Professional MBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to advance their careers while continuing to work.
Our students bring diverse professional experience, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to continuous growth.
Admissions Requirements
Ideal candidates typically have the following qualifications:
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Professionals seeking to broaden their business perspective and strengthen their leadership capabilities.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
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Minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience
Visa Notice for International Applicants
Student visas are not issued for part-time programs. International applicants must secure an alternative valid visa to study in Korea (examples include):
- Employment / Working Visa
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Overseas Korean Visa
Please ensure your visa status permits study and confirm eligibility with your local Korean embassy or immigration office prior to enrollment.
How to Apply
The admissions process consists of the following steps:
Online Application
Submission
Document
Review
Interview
(by invitation)
Admissions
Decision
Admissions Timeline
2027 Incoming Class (Class of 2028)
| Round | Application Deadline | Interview | Admission Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sep 1–Oct 9 | Nov 2–Nov 6 | Nov 23 |
| Round 2 | Oct 17–Nov 13 | Nov 30–Dec 4 | Dec 16 |
- Registration
- December 16-18, 2026
- Orientation
- January 9-10, 2027
- Program Start
- January 12, 2027
Admissions Documents
Please review the required documents below.
All materials can be submitted through the online application system.
All applicants are required to submit original documents by the specified deadline via post.
Required Documents
- Includes personal, academic, and professional information
- No essays required
- Digital copies can be attached. Hard copies must be submitted upon being selected 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.
employment certificates for current and previous career
- Documentation for at least the most recent 2 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: 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: pmba.skkgsb@skku.edu
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
Additional Documents After Admissions
Admitted students under the following categories are required to submit additional documents after admission.
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2026
- 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 (Korean or English)
- Original Academic Transcript (English)
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2026
- Academic Transcript must be translated into Korean or English, notarized, and apostilled before submission at registration.
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2026
- Required documents:
- Color copy of passports for the applicant and both parents (one copy each)
- Original Family Relationship Certificate in English
Contact
Mailing Address
Professional MBA Admissions Office
SKK Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB)
Sungkyunkwan University, International Hall #90206
25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu,
Seoul 03063, South Korea
Inquiries