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Keystone MBA
KEYSTONE MBA
| Process | Timetable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application |
1st application 2025.12.01. - 2025.12.12. |
- Application Entrance - Online application will be completed only when the application fee payment is successfully completed by the application deadline at 17:00(KST). - Application fee : 120,000 KRW (The application fee is non-refundable.) |
| Application Deadline |
1st 2025.10.15. - 2025.11.03. 2nd 2025.12.01. - 2025.12.15. |
- Online Application: download application form and submit along with other required materials via Registered Mail by 2025.11.03.(1st)/2025.12.15.(2nd) 5:00PM. - Offline Application: visit GSB administrative office and submit the application form along with other required materials ( opening on weekdays : 9:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m.) * GSB Office Adress: Room 414, Orbis hall, 26 KyungHeedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447,Republic of Korea. |
| Online Interview |
1st 2025.11.23. 2nd 2025.12.28. |
- Detailed schedules will be sent individually via email - Prepare your ID card : A Passport or Alien Registration Card |
| Decision Notification |
1st 2025.12.03. 2nd 2026.01.07. |
- Acceptance Letter will be sent via email |
| Registration | - | - Detailed instructions will be sent via email - KEB HANA Bank |
BIRTH OF KEYSTONE MBA
Kyung Hee Graduate School of Business offers a completely new approach to management education with Keystone MBA. It is highly selective, comprehensive, and unique with autonomy for design, organization, and implementation of the program within the School.
Keystone MBA is a global program that complies with the central goals of management education at Kyung Hee Graduate School of Business under the organizational vision newly proclaimed in 2016 :
- Rise of entrepreneurialism
- Flexible delivery and learning
- Wider range of specializations
- Stronger industry-academic collaboration
- Evolution of curriculum
- Multilateral globalization
All courses, activities, and events offered through Keystone MBA are conducted in English. The Keystone MBA experience comprises six building blocks :
- Scientific reasoning
- Pragmatic application
- Humanities insight
- Social engagement
- Global / critical mindset
- Persuasive / logical communication
This comprehensive portfolio of learning opportunities will lead you to substantial growth in academic, personal, and professional aspects.
KEYSTONE MBA FAST FACTS
KEYSTONE MBA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In order for you to successfully complete the Keystone MBA program and receive a legitimate degree, you must meet the following requirements.
1. Credits required for an MBA degree
minimum 36 credits earned total
* Credits per course : two credits
- 1) Integrative Core : minimum 12 credits required
- 2) Elective seminar / Keystone Labs : minimum 18 credits required
- 3) Keystone Colloquium : six credits
2. Graduation exams
Must pass two exams of choice
Suggested roadmap to becoming a Keystone MBA
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
Nationality
You and your parent(s) must NOT be of Korean nationality
Academic requirements
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited domestic / international institution
Language proficiency - English
Because we offer our Keystone MBA programs in English, TOEFL 71 (i) 197 (C) 530 (P); IELTS 5.5; TEPS 600 or higher is desirable. This is only a guideline and waived if you are from a country in which English is OFFICIALLY used.
Documents and materials
1. Application Form: Submit the printed version after online application.
2. University Graduation (Prospective) Certificate:
- Graduates: Apostille/Consular confirmation original of graduation and degree certificates.
- Prospective Graduates: Apostille/Consular confirmation original of prospective graduation certificate.
3. University Transcript:
- Apostille/Consular confirmation original of transcript with total credits and percentage scores.
4. Proof of Nationality and Family Relationship for Applicant and Parents:
- Copy of passport for both applicant and parents.
- Apostille or Consular confirmation original of family relationship certificate/household register/birth certificate for applicant and direct family.
5. Consent Form for Academic Record Verification
6. Official Language Test Score Certificate:
- Accepted tests and scores: TEPS (600+), NEW TEPS (326+), TOEFL PBT (530+), TOEFL CBT (197+), TOEFL iBT (71+), IELTS (5.5+).
- Only those issued within 2 years prior to the application start date are accepted.
- Exemption for nationals of countries where English is the native or legal official language.
7. Study Plan: Free format
Important Notes
1. Submitted application fees and documents are non-refundable.
2. Document issuance dates must be within 6 months of the application start date (excluding language scores).
3. All documents must be submitted as originals. (FAX and copies are not accepted)
4. Apostille and Consular confirmation requirements depend on the university's location and the applicant's nationality:
- Academic Documents: If the country where the school is located is a party to the Apostille Convention, the document must be issued by that country.
If the country where the school is located is not a party to the Convention, the document must be submitted with consular confirmation from the Korean
consulate in that country or the embassy of that country in Korea.
- Other Documents: If the applicant's nationality is from an Apostille member country, submit with Apostille; otherwise, submit with Consular confirmation.
5. Bank Balance Certificate: Required for visa applicants among final successful candidates, submission of original requested.
6. Certificates in languages other than Korean or English must be submitted with Apostille/Consular confirmation in Korean or English.