Dean’s Greeting
Welcome to the Department of Global Convergence, a department uniquely dedicated to the education and success of international students.
We are proud to offer a vibrant academic community where diverse cultural perspectives come together to create a dynamic learning environment.
Our department consists of three specialized majors designed to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the global landscape. The Northeast Asian Cultural Contents Major offers an in-depth understanding of the rich history, culture, and trends of Northeast Asia, providing students with the tools to engage and contribute to the global cultural economy. The Global Business Major prepares students for the fast-paced, interconnected world of international business, focusing on strategies, market analysis, and leadership in a global context. Finally, the Global IT Convergence Major is at the forefront of technological innovation, merging IT with global industries, allowing students to master the tools of the digital age, from AI to cutting-edge convergence technologies.
In the Department of Global Convergence, we are committed to helping our students open the doors to their dreams and future. In an era defined by the 4th industrial revolution and the rapid advancements of AI, we offer a fertile ground where creativity, innovation, and academic excellence flourish.
Join us, and embark on a journey that will prepare you to shape the future, not just as participants but as leaders in the global community.
[Park, Byungseon]
Dean of the Global Convergence Department
Introduction to the
“Department of Global Convergence”
The Global Convergence Department is a unique academic hub exclusively dedicated to international students, designed to cultivate global talent equipped for the challenges of tomorrow. In an era marked by the rapid evolution of the 4th industrial revolution and groundbreaking advancements in AI, our department strives to empower students to reach their highest potential by providing an education that blends innovation, global insight, and practical expertise. Our department is home to three specialized majors that reflect the diverse and interconnected nature of today’s world:
- ‘Northeast Asian Cultural Contents Major’ This major offers students a deep dive into the rich cultural heritage, contemporary trends, and historical significance of Northeast Asia. It equips students with the tools to understand and contribute to the global cultural economy.
- ‘Global Business Major’ Focused on the complexities of international commerce, this major prepares students for careers in the fast-paced world of global business. Emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, market analysis, and leadership in a globalized economy.
- ‘Global IT Convergence Major’ At the intersection of technology and industry, this major provides students with cutting-edge knowledge in IT and AI, helping them master the technologies that will define the future. With a focus on convergence and innovation, this major is designed for those who want to lead the digital transformation of industries worldwide.
The Global Convergence Department is more than just an academic program; it’s a community where students from around the world can come together to pursue their dreams, develop their skills, and create lasting connections. With our globally-oriented curriculum and forward-thinking approach, we prepare students to lead in the global marketplace and beyond.
Join us at the Global Convergence Department, where your future unfolds on a global stage.
Undergraduate Introduction
Vision of the Department of Global Convergence Realization and spread of creative linkage and convergence education between academic fields to foster globally creative foreign students.
- [Educational Goals]
- Talent development Establishment of a foreign innovative global talent training system through sharing/collaboration with departments within autonomous major universities and industry-academia linkage.
- Educational cooperation Joint development of a specialized curriculum for nurturing foreign talent that converges with global creativity and development, and operation of a foreign-only curriculum based on a collaborative competency system related to exploration of entry into majors.
- Establishment of an ecosystem for foreign specialized majors Innovation in the educational environment to cultivate talent tailored to foreign specialized majors, and career guidance to support selection of major fields.
Global Convergence Faculty of Human Resources Award
Ideal talent for the Department of Global Convergence:
‘C5’ talent with ‘creativity, convergence, challenging spirit, critical thinking, and collaboration’ capabilities.
Organization Chart
- Department of Global Convergence
- Global Business
Major - Northeast Asian
Cultural Contents Major - Global IT Convergence
Major
- Global Business
Introduction to Major
- 『Major in Northeast Asian Cultural Contents』
- In order to cultivate talented people to create global cultural contents required by the present era, the ability and opportunity to create cultural contents based on the original East Asian culture centered on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, including K-WAVE (Korean Wave) will be provided
- Providing a systematic curriculum to plan and create original humanities cultural contents, including Chinese language, culture and literature, to drive the development of the future cultural industry
- Design and provision of micro-digree and nano-digree specialized for foreigners in connection with and convergence with majors such as the Chinese Department of Chinese Literature, Department of Media and Culture, Department of Autonomous Major, etc
- 『Major in Global
Business』- Based on global senses, creative thinking skills, and understanding of the global business environment, basic in-depth linked major programs are operated to foster competitive global management experts in a rapidly changing global environment
- Strengthen systematic language education and combine theory and practical education organically
- Provides a systematic integrated training program that enhances application and field adaptability
- Provision of specialized curriculum in connection with the major related to Gunsan National University
- Design and establishment of 'Microdigri' and 'Nanodigri' curriculum exclusively for foreigners
- 『Major in Global IT
Convergence』- Aim to cultivate AI professionals, a key element of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Acquire various knowledge across the fields of 'drone, artificial intelligence, robots, smart autonomous vehicles, smart centers', which are the core technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution
- Aim to cultivate foreign talents who can contribute to the development of the information society of the 4th industry by researching based on various knowledge
- Providing specialized curriculum in connection with the major related to the National Military University and designing and constructing 'microdigri' and 'Nanodigri' exclusively for foreigners
Curriculum
1st year of each major common (Select 2)
| School year | Completion classification | Course name | Credit | Theory | Practice | Number of units opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common course for first year of each major (Select 2) | Basic Major Course | Understanding of Language | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Beginner's Korean | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Intermediate Korean | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Korean Language | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Korean phonics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Korean Speaking Practice1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Korean Speaking Practice2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Korean Grammar & Writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
- Liberal Arts course for 1/2 major: Basic Liberal Arts, Core Liberal Arts, General Liberal Arts
North East Asian Cultural Contents Major Course
| School year | Completion classification | Course name | Credit | Theory | Practice | Number of units opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Major Course | Culture English 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Culture Language1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | Understanding Cultural Content | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Korean-Chinese Language and Oriental Culture Storytelling | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2 | Required Major Course | Culture English2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Culture Language2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | Exploration of Northeast Asian Language Culture and Content | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Beginner Content Production Practicum | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Media Storytelling | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Video Production | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Major Elective Course | Northeast Asian original form of culture | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Chinese Literature and Conten | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Intermediate Content Production Practicum | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Culture Content and Storytelling | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Visual Language Grammar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Video Content Analysis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Documentary Producing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Major Elective Course | Media and Communication | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Capstone Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Field Training | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Global Business Major Course
| School year | Completion classification | Course name | Credit | Theory | Practice | Number of units opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Major Course | Business English1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Business Regional Language1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | Understanding of Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | Required Major Course | Business English2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Business Regional Language2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | International Business Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Understanding of Accounting | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Marketing Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Major Elective Course | Organizational Management and Leadership | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Global Corporate Management Theory | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Global Marketing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Global Entrepreneurship Start-up | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Financial Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Production Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Special Topics in Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Major Elective Course | Strategic Management Theory | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Studies in Management Information System | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Capstone Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Field Training | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Global IT Convergence major course
| School year | Completion classification | Course name | Credit | Theory | Practice | Number of units opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Major Course | Engineering English1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Engineering Language1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | AI Special Lecture | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | Required Major Course | Engineering English2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Engineering Language2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Major Elective Course | Understanding AI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Computer Network | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Major Elective Course | Programming Foundation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Big Data Language | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| UX/UI Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Big Data Analysis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Algorithms | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Machine Learning | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| IT Convergence Engineering | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Scientific Data Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Major Elective Course | AI App Programming | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Capstone Design | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Field Training | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |