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Graduate Schools

Overview

KDU Global operates two distinct graduate schools – Graduate School of Business & Technology Convergence and K-Global Graduate School, offering master’s, doctoral, and integrated doctoral degree courses in the fields of business, hospitality, and artificial intelligence.

All courses are offered entirely in English! Curriculums and integrated modules are designed to meet the current and future demands of industries and academia around the world, ensuring global opportunities for our students upon graduation.

The teaching, learning, and research processes are led by the students based on their individual career plans and goals under the supervision of the faculty. Graduate school students can apply for exclusive on-campus research and teaching assistant scholarships and engage in industry-academia projects and grants.

Courses Offered and Duration of Study

Master’s degree courses last for a minimum of two years (research track) to two and a half years (coursework track). Students must enroll in the doctoral and integrated doctoral degree courses for the minimum periods of three years and four years, respectively.

GS-BTC

Graduate School of Business and Technology Convergence

Master’s Degree
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • International Business Administration
  • International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Research Track2 Years (4 Semesters)
Coursework Track2.5 Years (5 Semesters)
K-GGS

K-Global Graduate School

Research Track Only

Master’s Degree
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • International Business Administration
2 Years (4 Semesters)
PhD Degree
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • International Business Administration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Integrated Doctoral Degree

Combination of a Master’s and a PhD degree

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Curriculum Outline and Structure

Our curriculums at both graduate schools are carefully designed to provide a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research experience. The major components and modules are presented below:

Curriculum Outline and Structure
Core Course Major Elective and Interdisciplinary Convergence Courses
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science International Business Administration International Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Programming for AI and Data Science
  • Mathematics for AI and Data Science
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management System
  • Applied Probability & Statistics
  • Applied Research Methodology
  • AI Ethics and Governance
  • Applied Problem-Solving Skills
  • Computer Systems & Architecture
  • Introduction to Business Intelligence
  • Programming for Business Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Applied Quantitative Analysis
  • Cross-Culture Management
  • Introduction to Business and Technology Convergence
  • Seminar on AI Tools and Applications
  • Neural Networks
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Healthcare AI
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Data Science
  • Data Mining
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Big Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Cloud AI
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • AI for Cyber security
  • Explainable AI (XAI)
  • Generative AI and Foundation Models
  • Seminar in AI
  • Seminar in Data Science
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship in AI
  • Robotics and Intelligent System
  • Robot Vision
  • Agentic AI
  • RAG & Vector Database
  • MLOps and AI Deployment
  • AI Capstone Project
  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II
  • Thesis
  • International Business Strategy
  • Digital Business Applications
  • Innovations & Entrepreneurship
  • International Economics & Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Project Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • SNS & Media Communication
  • Special Topics in Business & Technology
  • Strategic Management of Technology
  • Business Intelligence Systems and Dashboards
  • Customer Relationship
  • Management Analytics
  • Innovation and Technology Management
  • Global Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
  • Leadership in Intelligent Organizations
  • FinTech and Global Financial Innovation
  • International Trade and Policy
  • Seminar on Business Analytics
  • Special Topics in Business and Technology
  • Business Capstone Project
  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II
  • Thesis
  • Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Global Trends in Food Service
  • Project Management in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Applied Human Resource Management
  • Global Dynamics in Tourism and Hospitality
  • New Ventures Formulation in Business
  • Seminar on Hospitality and Tourism Practices
  • Special Topics in Business and Technology
  • Innovative Marketing for Sustainable Destinations
  • Venue Operations and Management
  • Hospitality Supply Chain Management
  • Transformational Leadership in Hospitality
  • Lifestyle and Wellness Management
  • Professional Seminar on Tourism and Hospitality
  • Tourism Capstone Project
  • Hospitality Capstone Project
  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II
  • Thesis