International Commerce Major
Implementation of global talent training education in line with the globalization trend of the international community.
Major’s Name and Degree Awarded
Major’s Name: International Commerce Major
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Major’s Vision
01
Cultivating talented individuals with expertise in international management, international economics, and international politics who can lead the global era
02
Fostering global talents with the ability to understand and interpret various phenomena in the international community
03
Developing creative talent through convergence education in international management, international economics, and international politics
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Cultivating talented individuals with expertise in international management, international economics, and international politics who can lead the global era
02
Fostering global talents with the ability to understand and interpret various phenomena in the international community
03
Developing creative talent through convergence education in international management, international economics, and international politics
Outline of Major
The International Commerce Major aims to enhance understanding of the relationship between nations and states, as well as contacts and exchanges with multinational corporations, international organizations, civic groups, and other national and non-national entities, and to cultivate global talent equipped with knowledge and perspectives suitable for the era of globalization. To this end, we provide specialized education aimed at honing the critical analysis and resolution skills essential for addressing global political phenomena impacting humanity, society, the international order, and the global community. Our curriculum is rooted in theoretical foundations that encompass international politics, business management, economics, and political economics, and delves into a diverse range of real-world issues, including peace and conflict, international trade, development aid, human rights, environmental sustainability, and poverty alleviation. Ultimately, the aim is to nurture individuals with a comprehensive global vision, spanning across individuals, societies, nations, and the international system, thus meeting the demand for talent required by both nations and the international community.
Career Paths After Graduation
| Field | Career | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Sector | National
examinations |
Entering law school, National Diplomatic Academy, etc. |
| Public enterprises and international organizations | KOICA(Korea International Cooperation Agency), KOTRA(Korea Trade Promotion Corporation), UN(United Nations), FAO(Food and Agriculture Organization), WHO(World Health Organization), Foreign Embassies, UN committees, etc. | |
| Politics and Media | Politics | Political Parties’ secretariat, National Assembly Legislative Investigation Office, National Assembly aides and secretaries, etc. |
| Media | Journalists for newspapers and broadcasting companies, PDs, portal sites covering international affairs, journal editors related to international affairs, etc. | |
| Civic groups | NGOs related to international development cooperation: Amnesty International (human rights), Greenpeace (environment), Korean civic groups: Environmental Union, Solidarity for Participatory Democracy, etc. | |
| Economics | Financial institutions | Bank of Korea, Financial Supervisory Service, Korea Development Bank, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, Asset Management Corporation, etc. |
| Trade | International trading companies, customs agents, logistics managers, tax accountants, cyber trading companies, foreign investment companies, etc. | |
| Management | Global
business field |
Global business analysts, marketing managers, international market analysts, public relations, employment at multinational companies, etc. |
| Academia | Graduate
schools, domestic and abroad |
Advancing to master’s and doctorate programs in graduate schools of International Economics, International Politics, and International Management. |
Major Courses
| Year | 1st semester | 2nd semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE GUIDE TO POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNDERSTANDING OF NUMBERS IN DAILY LIFE GLOBAL COMPANIES IN THE MODERN SOCIETY, etc. |
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POLITICAL SCIENCE GLOBAL MARKETS AND CONSUMERS, etc. |
| 2 | MARKET AND EFFICIENCY, BANK AND INTEREST, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT, KOREA AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, INTRODUCTION TO FOREIGN POLICY, INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PLATFORM BUSINESS, etc. |
GLOBALIZATION: THEORY AND REALITY, MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF CONTEMPORARY CORPORATIONS, INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING, INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, INFLATION AND EMPLOYMENT, etc. |
| 3 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE: THEORY AND PRACTICE UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, MARKETING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, STUDIES IN INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE AND CORPORATE STRATEGY, RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE, BUSINESS AND STRATEGY, etc. |
UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, INTER-KOREAN RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, PRACTICE OF STATISTICS, UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, etc. |
| 4 | EMPIRICAL METHODS IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, GLOBALIZATION AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY, etc. |
UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AND ITS APPLICATION, SEMINAR ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, ANALYSIS OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POLICIES OF THE U.S. etc. |
