:: Why Sogang GSIS?

Student Exchange Program

High Student Satisfaction

Lecture Quality

Family-like Atmosphere

Internship Program

Career Development Program and Job Placement

International Student Support System

Distinguished Faculty

Special Lectures on Global Issues

Scholarships

Student Exchange Program

The GSIS places great emphasis on finding opportunities for students to study abroad. This reflects the international orientation of GSIS. Students may experience the dynamics of the fields of international studies as well as get benefits of a personal education goal by taking courses of foreign universities. The faculty and staff are deeply committed to providing opportunities for students to participate in exchange programs at foreign universities. GSIS is more than willing to help you break new ground and form new ties with Institution of your interest.

ESP arranged by OIA (Office of International Affairs) of Sogang Univ.
Sogang has joint academic agreements with over 185 sister universities in 50 countries, including Jesuit universities (Based on November 2009). Some GSIS students have been sent to foreign universities through ESP every semester. The application period and procedure are announced to students around June and December every year. You will find a list of sister universities on the website http://goabroad.sogang.ac.kr/

GSIS Exchange Program
Students at Sogang GSIS are encouraged to take advantage of this program that GSIS has established with around several universities in Asia, Europe, USA and Australia. The application procedure and a list of sister universities are announced to GSIS students around August and February every year.

High Student Satisfaction

One of the things which makes Sogang GSIS special is the high level of student satisfaction. The small class sizes, high lecture quality and family-like atmosphere all lead to a satisfied student body. In comparison with other GSIS programs in Korea, you will find that student-professor interaction is of a much higher quality and that genuine relationships can be formed between both Korean and foreign students alike.

Lecture Quality

The faculty members of Sogang GSIS are alumnus of some of the most famous universities in the world. While other universities can make the same claim, this aspect, combined with class sizes of between 6 to 15 students, make for an impressive opportunity to actually discuss and engage with these distinguished lecturers.

Family-like Atmosphere

Academics aside, Sogang GSIS is unique in that it encourages an environment conducive to nurturing friendships. It is not just the small class size which allows this; there are many events and other opportunities where students can meet one another and get to know each other. While academics are of course important, improving interpersonal skills, and hopefully learning about new cultures, is equally important.

Location

Situated in the heart of Seoul, Sogang could not be more conveniently located. Sinchon—the area of Seoul Sogang is in---is a bustling area filled with restaurants, department stores and bars. There is always something happening here, and Sogang is right in the centre of it.

Internship Program

One of the advantages and opportunities available to students of Sogang GSIS is the internship support program.
Sogang GSIS students are provided valuable internship information that are critical for students’ career development and encouraged to go for an internship during their vacation. In addition, Sogang GSIS provides financial support to the students. Students who served internship abroad are provided with financial support for airfare from $500 up to $1300 based on a distance to internship place and the performance evaluation from the internship trainer.

International organizations and international corporations at which our students have done their internship are as follows:

Internship Placements (1997 ~ 2009)

Overseas Internships
Classification	Institutions
International Organizations	UN Headquarters, UN High Commission of Refuge, UN Office at Geneva, UN Information Services , OECD, Japan Development Bank, Committee for Asian Women and Home net
Korean Government, Public Institutes	KOTRA (New York, Melbourne, Sydney), Korea International Trade Association, Korea Trade Center(New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Vancouver, Sydney), Korea Invention Promotion Association-European Office), Embassy of the Republic of Korea in U.K., Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea, Korean Mission to EU
Foreign Government, Public Institutes	International Visitors Center of Chicago, Asia House-London, Center for Trade Policy and Law-Canada, International Policy Institute-London, Ministries of Foreign Affairs of foreign countries
Private Corporations	Merrill Lynch, Samsung Corporation Australia, Samsung Engineering and Construction Shanghai, HSBC, Shell Service International, Van Kampen American Capital, Siemens, Richards Buttlers International Law Firm, World Trade Center, Chicago, ABACUS Capital and Ventures, Daiwa Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation limited, CAE-Canada, U.K.KDB, Korea Exchange bank U.K., LG International(HK), Citibank, Daewoo International, China Construction Bank, Korean Air
Non-governmental Organizations	Joint Together Society,

Domestic Internships
Classification	Institutions
International Organization Korean Office	UNESCO-Korea
Government, Public Agencies	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Justice, KOTRA, Korea Center for International Finance, Korea National Tourism Organization, Korea House for International Society, Financial Supervisory Commission, KOICA
Research Institutes Private Agencies	Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sejong Institute, E-trade Korea Strategic and Planning Department, Samsung Economic Research Institute KOSDAQ, The Federation of Korean Industrial
Domestic Private Corporations	POSCO, , LG Group Headquarter, LG Electronics, LG Industrial System, LG EDS, HMP Leal Consultant, KTB Network, Korea International Trade Association, Hanvit Bank, Kyobo Securities, Dongbu Life Insurance, OCI Corporation, The Korea Herald, JS Partners, Dongyang Securities, Tong-Yang Investment Bank, SK Corporation
Foreign Companies	BMW Korea, Lone Star Advisors Korea LLC, Renault Samsung Motors, Lafarge Halla Cement
Non-governmental Organizations	Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea

Sung Ha-eun, (8th Class)
(Right of Kofi Annan in the Office of UN Geneva)

Thanks to the support - financial as well as administrative from Sogang GSIS, I was able to participate in the internship program hosted by the Geneva UN Office located in Switzerland during the summer of 2001. That internship, though short, was a great opportunity to gain practical knowledge and understanding of international organizations and interact with students from all over the world. Through the relationships I developed during the internship period, I was able to obtain an opportunity to study at the Graduate School of International Studies

Kim Sun-Joon (14th Class)

I participated in an overseas internship program with the South Korean Delegation to the OECD in Paris, France organized by Sogang GSIS. It was a very unique opportunity for me to widen my understanding and knowledge on current and future international perspectives. It surely is one of benefits that Sogang GSIS students can enjoy.

Career Development Program and Job Placement

Sogang is dedicated to providing the best education possible to students while they are here. And when the academics end our graduates can be sure that they will be sought after by some of the most prestigious companies, governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations in the world. Our graduates employability is a reflection of the level of success of the program and the quality of Sogang GSIS as a whole. Being a graduate from Sogang GSIS will certainly help you in your future endeavours.

Some of our graduates are now working for the following companies:

I am scheduled to commence my career in Overseas Marketing section of LG Electronics' Mobile Communication Business Unit from Mid-June of 2006. Sogang GSIS's education, which emphasize on leadership, based on respect toward each individuals' personality as well as seeking of in-depth knowledge in academic terms, helped me to enhance my capabilities as a responsible member of the society.

I am scheduled to work in Samsung corporation, trading group from this coming July. As a trade-major student, I had compassion toward international business and trading works. Education provided by Sogang GSIS enables me to cumulate relevant knowledge, as I start my first career in Samsung corporation.

I am currently working for the World Bank as a consultant. Sogang GSIS education, which gives focus on strengthening each individual's talent, enabled me to put a successful first step in the career at an international organization.

I am working at an International consulting company called NFO World Group - NFO Korea, Inc. My study at Sogang GSIS provided the fertile ground for me to be matured as a competitive member of society. Moreover, international oriented schoolmates of Sogang GSIS will be my most precious assets in my social life, not only in school life.

I am serving as procurement manager at SK Global fashion. I am certain that Sogang GSIS courses with its ideal combination of academic theorems and practical works are perfectly matching to the necessities of global corporations.

I am currently working at Toray Saehan, which is a 21 st century joint venture arising from investment exchange between Korea and Japan. The two years of my studies at Sogang GSIS truly provided me with at heoretical knowledge of international affairs, practical capability, and cognizance of international trends and norms that are required of all professionals.

Most of all, without dedicated guidance and continuous supports from faculty members of Sogang GSIS, I could never have reached my goal.

This is how Sogang GSIS graduates' job placement currently breaks down:

International Student Support System

Being fully aware of the concerns that many international applicants may have with regard to coming to Korea and pursuing their academic career here, Sogang GSIS has established a comprehensive International Student Support System. The supporters will assist applicants with any questions they may have regarding the application procedure and housing. Furthermore, once you arrive in Korea, your supporter will meet you at the airport and help you adjust to your new life in Seoul.

Distinguished Faculty

Our faculty is comprised of scholars from some of the top universities in the world, who are committed to working closely with students, and guiding them in their academic pursuits. As a result of our small class sizes, students have a great opportunity to genuinely interact with their professors. The high student-professor ratio is a hallmark of Sogang GSIS, and we are very proud to continue to offer a closeness between students and professors that is quite rare in Korea. Our professors become true mentors, not just lecturers.

Special Lectures on Global Issues (Global Executive Forum)

A formal education in International Studies in this era of globalization is in itself a valuable asset for any career. Sogang GSIS however, goes above and beyond the mere academics. We also offer a weekly lecture series that brings the real world to our students. The Global Executive Forum gathers guest lecturers from governments, embassies, large corporations, NGO's to discuss issues pertinent to their field of expertise. Moreover, many students have used these lectures to attain internship positions, and in some cases employment, with a wide range of internationally recognized organizations.Among the dignitaries who have delivered lectures at our Global Executive Forum are:

Numerous dignitaries in international related fields delivered special lectures for Global Executive Forum at Sogang GSIS including :Thomas Hubbard (US. Ambassador), Betrand Pointeau (CEO, Bain & Company Korea), James P. Rooney (Thempleton Investment Trust Management Co.), Alan Timblick (Head of invest Korea), Millard Lang ( Consultant of Eastern European Financial Reform), Philippe de Chabaud Latour (President, Libra Conseils, France ), Jun-bo Shim (Professional, The World Bank), David Coe (IMF Korea Office), Bert Rosenbloom (Professor, G.behrens Ulrich University), H. George Frederickson (Professor, Kansas University), Chong-su Lee (EU Chamber of Commerce), Frank H. Hesske (Ambassador, Head of delegation, European Union), Hey-sook Lim (CEO, Walt Disney, Buenavista), Kun-Shik Cho (Vice minister, Ministry of Unification), Young-ho Oh (Office of Prime Minister), Yong-ok Park (Vice Minister, Ministry of Defence), Christian Muhlethaler (Ambassador of Switzerland), Ivan Hotek (Ambassador of Czech), Josef Winter (CEO of Siemens LTD. Korea), Hyo-joon Kim (CEO of BMW Korea), , Amb. Bela Laszlo (Ambassador of Hungary), Bert Rosenbloom (Professor of G. Behrens University), F. Schuffner (Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary General), Donald Kirk (Former Correspondent of New York Times in Korea).