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Keystone MBA
KEYSTONE MBA
| Process | Timetable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application |
1st application 2025.06.09. - 2025.06.20. |
- 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 2025.04.21. - 2025.05.19. 2nd 2025.06.09. - 2025.06.23. |
- Online Application: download application form and submit along with other required materials via Registered Mail by 2025.05.19.(1st)/2025.06.23.(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 2025.06.01. 2nd 2025.07.06. |
- Detailed schedules will be sent individually via email - Prepare your ID card : A Passport or Alien Registration Card |
| Decision Notification |
1st 2025.06.12. 2nd 2025.07.15. |
- 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
- Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Business application form
- Letter of self-introduction
- Statement of purpose (including study plans)
- Official graduation certificates (or pre-graduation certificate) from undergraduate institution (Must be verified by Apostille or by Consular Authentication at the Korean Consulate.)
* For applicants from China: Submit graduation or degree certificates of China higher-education student information
- Official transcripts from each college/university attended as a registered student, reported using the school's grading scale, and verified by Apostille or Consular Authentication at the Korean Consulate.
- Copy of Bank Certificate of Deposit Balance (Attach a bank certificate showing a minimum deposit of $20,000, either under your name or your parent's name.)
* If the certificate is under the name of an immediate family member, proof of financial capability must be submitted.
* The bank balance certificate must be issued within one month from the application start date and remain valid until the actual enrollment date.
* Final admitted applicants must submit the original bank balance certificate, which is required for the issuance of the Certificate of Admission.
- Copy of Parents' Passports
- State or government-issued certificate of family registry, which verifies you and your family relationship (Must be verified by Apostille or by Consular Authentication at the Korean Consulate.)
- Academic Certificate Verification Signed Consent Form
- Official English language test transcripts
※ Consular Authentication: The document must bear the official seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant's home country and the confirmation seal of the Korean consulate in the same country.
※ Apostille: Must be issued in the country where the university is located.
※ Certificates issued in languages other than Korean or English must be submitted with a Korean or English translation, either with an Apostille or consular authentication.
※ All documents must be submitted as originals, and only those issued within six months from the application start date will be accepted. (However, bank balance certificates and official language test score
reports are not subject to this requirement.)