EXECUTIVE Ph.D.
The first Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (E-Ph.D.) program in Korea for senior practitioners.
- Duration: 3 Years
- Classes: First weekend of every month and weekday evenings
- Admission: March
- Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration
- Target: Current corporate executives and senior managers
Ph.D. Track: 8+ years of professional experience
MS-Ph.D. Integrated Track: 10+ years of professional experience
About Sogang Executive Ph.D. Program
In the field of business administration, while significant knowledge is generated through university research, a vast amount of expertise and "know-how" is also created within the professional field. Unfortunately, it is rare for this valuable practical knowledge to undergo a process of systemization and refinement through a formal medium to be shared back with the wider world.
Based on this perspective, the Sogang University Graduate School of Business has developed the E-Ph.D. program—a unique and specialized doctoral path. This program is the result of long-term deliberation, benchmarking of leading international programs, and a deep analysis of the needs of senior professionals.
E-Ph.D. Program Highlights
Korea’s First Doctoral Program for Senior Practitioners
- The first Ph.D. program in business administration for senior managers and executives offered by a prestigious Korean university.
- Cultivating "Practitioner-Scholars" who can maximize their professional expertise and apply it to diverse academic and practical fields.
Flexible Academic System │ 3-Year Doctoral Track
- Master’s Degree Holders: Can obtain a Ph.D. through a 3-year program (39 credits).
- Bachelor’s Degree Holders: Can obtain a Ph.D. through an integrated MS-Ph.D. program over 3 years (48 credits).
- Blended Learning: A creative integration of online and offline learning—one weekday evening per week plus on-campus classes during the first Saturday and Sunday of every month.
Perfect Harmony of Practice and Theory │ Consumer-Centered Design
- Curriculum designed around the needs of the students (practitioners) rather than the instructors.
- Derived the Sogang E-Ph.D. Competency Model through surveys with domestic executive evaluation specialists.
- Focus on strengthening four core functional competencies required for senior managers and executives.
Specialized Curriculum │ Korea’s Unique Doctoral Path
- Blended (Online-Offline) integrated process.
- Opportunities to enhance global research capabilities through domestic and international seminars.
- Establishment of a dedicated E-Ph.D. faculty committee.
- 1:1 intensive mentoring provided through the Program Chair system.
- Maximizing the practical impact of academic achievements through dissertation writing lectures and subsequent publication support.
Greeting
Be as Proud of Sogang as
Sogang is Proud of You
E-Ph.D. Program Director Chang, Young Kyun
Welcome. We have entered an era of transformation where new technologies and business models emerge overnight. While some companies rise like morning stars, others—once considered the most innovative or world-leading—suddenly vanish. In this environment, complacency means losing your place to competitors. The sheer speed of change makes it difficult to navigate alone; we now live in a world where survival depends on constant learning and collaboration with others.
Higher education must respond to these challenges. To address this, the Sogang University Graduate School of Business created the E-Ph.D. program. It is a platform where professionals with diverse expertise gather to share knowledge and create new insights—a space where practical wisdom and academic theory merge.
We have designed this tailored space for those who have been unable to formalize their accumulated expertise into systematic knowledge, those who lacked a proper forum to share their insights, and those whose busy schedules made traditional classes difficult. We look forward to your active participation in this new endeavor to open a new era.