Graduate Schools
K-Global Graduate School
The K-Global Graduate School (K-GGS) at Kyungdong University Global is a research-focused graduate school offering three degree courses: Master’s, PhD, and Integrated PhD, across two major disciplines: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and International Business Administration. Exclusively designed for the Research Track, K-GGS emphasizes advanced research, interdisciplinary innovation, academic excellence, and global collaboration. It prepares future researchers, scholars, and industry leaders to address complex global challenges through original research, technological advancement, and strategic leadership.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the K-Global Graduate School (K-GGS), including Research Master’s, PhD, and Integrated Master’s–PhD programs, are prepared for advanced careers in academia, research, innovation, and global industry leadership.
In Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, career opportunities include AI Research Scientists, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, R&D Specialists, University Professors, and Technology Innovation Leaders.
In International Business Administration, graduates can pursue careers as Business Research Analysts, Global Business Strategists, International Management Consultants, Corporate Executives, Policy Researchers, and University Professors.
K-GGS equips graduates with advanced research expertise, analytical skills, and strategic leadership capabilities to drive innovation and contribute to the global knowledge economy.
Graduation Requirements
| K-Global Graduate School | |||
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| Master’s Degree Course | |||
| Admission | Graduate | ||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
| Completion of advisor-designated courses, a minimum of 24 academic credits, and 6 credits thesis. | Thesis Writing a Dissertation and Pass | ||
| PhD Degree Course | |||||
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| Admission | Graduate | ||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | 5th Semester | 6th Semester |
| Completion of advisor-designated courses and a minimum of 30 academic credits in major coursework and 6 credits thesis. | Thesis Writing a Dissertation and Pass | ||||
| Integrated Doctoral Degree Course | |||||||
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| Admission | Supervisor Assignment | Comprensive Exam | Graduate | ||||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | 5th Semester | 6th Semester | 7th Semester | 8th Semester |
| Completion of advisor-designated courses and a minimum of 42 academic credits in major coursework and 6 credits for thesis. | Thesis Writing a Dissertation and Pass | ||||||