Business Abroad: South Korea

Experience business and culture during a four-week program at Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea. Students will live on campus and earn credit in MKTG 3131 – Principles of Marketing with Dr. Jin-Woo Kim. Alongside coursework, planned company visits and cultural activities will help students explore how Korean culture and the international business environment shape marketing and business practices.

Proposed Application Deadline: February 15, 2027

Applications are not yet open. This program accepts applications on a first-come, first-served basis and may be full prior to the advertised deadline.

About the Program

Courses and Credit Offered

Students have the opportunity to earn course credit and must be enrolled in 3 credit hours to participate in this program. Students admitted to the program will earn credit for MKTG 3131 – Principles of Marketing.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students should be a declared business major with no less than a 2.5 GPA, and no active disciplinary record with the institution. All students must be fully admitted to the institution and at least 18 years of age by the program departure date.

Space availability is first-come, first-served. A completed application and deposit must be submitted prior to being formally accepted to the program.

Dates of Program

Travel: June 21 – July 18, 2027

Students will be enrolled for credit during the Summer 2027, Minimester II, and will be required to participate in pre-departure course meetings.

Specific directions pertaining to airfare purchases will be shared with students once they are accepted into the program. Students should not purchase airfare without first speaking to their program directors.

Location

Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea, with on-campus accommodations

Program Cost: $2,800.00

Includes: All regional and local transportation; lodging for the duration of the program; welcome and farewell dinners; tour, cultural, and entrance expenses; guest lectures; site visits to local businesses; insurance coverage.

Additional Costs: Tuition & fees for 3 credit hours of course enrollment, round-trip airfare, and additional meals/personal expenses not included in the program cost.

Refund Information

Once accepted to the program, all payments are non-refundable.

Have questions or need more information?

Please contact:
Michael Schmillen
Director of Experiential & Global Learning (mschmillen@georgiasouthern.edu)

or

Jin-Woo Kim, Ph.D.
(jinwookim@georgiasouthern.edu)