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• Talents from both STEM and Humanities/Non-computer science backgrounds who aspire to become AI & Big Data analysis experts with business competencies.
• Individuals planning a business startup related to AI and Big Data that can generate actual profits.
• Those who wish to develop effective and profitable business plans for AI/Big Data project presentations.
• Professionals currently working in data analysis who want to broaden their perspective on AI/Big Data and enhance their business capabilities.
• Individuals seeking to transition their careers into data analysis specialists equipped with business expertise.
• Executives or managers of data analysis departments who need a leadership perspective.
• Managers who want to provide creative, business-oriented ideas to subordinates majoring in AI/Big Data.
• Negotiators handling business with AI-related partners who wish to gain an advantage through technical understanding.

• Graduates of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Engineering who are passionate about becoming data analysis experts with a management mindset.
• Individuals with a strong spirit of challenge in new fields.
• Those who can attend Saturday classes for 1 year and 4 months (Spring 16 weeks / Summer 6 weeks / Fall 16 weeks / Winter 6 weeks / Next Spring 16 weeks).

Since its inception in 2020, the AI-MBA program has admitted its 6th class as of 2025. With an average of 40 students per year, the total number of alumni and current students exceeds 200.

[Industry Distribution (Based on sample data)]

• Finance (Banking, Insurance, Securities, Fintech): 33%
• IT / Game / Software / Entertainment / Media: 16%
• Manufacturing (Automotive, Aviation, Parts): 12%
• Logistics / Distribution: 9%
• Public / Research / Association / Development: 9%
• F&B / Consumer Goods: 5%
• Hotel / Tourism / Hospitality: 5%
• Telecommunications: 5%
• Medical / Health: 2%

[Departmental Distribution]

• Marketing / Sales / Business: 35%
• Strategy / Planning / Management: 23%
• Data / Research / Technology: 19%
• HR / Organization: 12%
• Operations / Support: 9%

[Gender Distribution]

• Female: 33%

[Career Transition during the Program (Based on graduate survey)]

• Moved to AI/Big Data-related roles: 14%
• Moved to other preferred roles: 22%
• (Over 30% of students successfully transitioned to their desired career paths even before graduation.)

• 4 Domains: Data Analytics, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Business Innovation.
• 3 Competencies: Computing Technology, Data Analysis, Business Understanding.
• Systematic learning for beginners through a balanced distribution of subjects across the four domains.

• Practicum: Implementing profitable business projects by linking Front-end (Web) and Back-end (AI/Big Data).
• Practical curriculum focused on real-world management rather than just theoretical business plan writing.
• Brown Bag Seminars: Gaining field-centered technology insights from industry experts.
• Global Seminars: Enhancing global networking through visits to international AI/Big Data hubs.

Engineering programs are developer-oriented, focusing on theoretical models and methodology to improve AI accuracy. In contrast, the AI-MBA (AIBI) program focuses on AI as a business tool, training users to apply various models (including transfer learning) for successful commercialization.

While AI-MBA students can take core MBA subjects online, the program specifically focuses on technical expertise in AI and Big Data. Additionally, the AI-MBA is a 3-semester (1 year 4 months) program, making it more time-efficient and cost-effective compared to the standard 4-semester General MBA.

We admit students only for the March (Spring) intake. The process includes a document review and an interview for all applicants. Applications typically open in October. Please refer to the Admission Guidelines for details.

Competition rates and the specific number of recruits are not disclosed publicly.

No. As this is a part-time program, it is currently not open to international applicants.

This is a full-time Saturday program with classes from 09:00 to 17:00. Students are divided into Albatross and Veritas sections, participating in group activities (4–6 members per group).

No, a thesis is not a requirement. You can obtain your degree without submitting a thesis.

As of 2026, the tuition is 11,070,000 KRW per semester. The total cost for the 3-semester program is 33,210,000 KRW. Note: Admission fees and alumni fees are separate.