Korea Cyber University to launch AI-driven graduate schools in 2026
Korea Cyber University will open a general graduate school and a business school in 2026, positioning itself as the first domestic cyber university to run an integrated master's-Ph.D. program and an AI-based professional MBA. The university said it received approval from the Ministry of Education to expand its full graduate program system, converting its convergence information graduate school into a general graduate school and adding a business school centered on AI and big data. Ministry of Education (Korea)
The move shifts the online institution toward a research-focused model. It opens graduate-level research to professionals and scholars who want flexibility without surrendering rigor or access to faculty.
General Graduate School: AI and big data for social problem-solving
The general graduate school will concentrate on AI- and big-data-driven solutions to social issues. Students major in convergence information studies with tracks that reflect both technical and human-centered work.
- Tracks: Data-science convergence, AI business convergence, human-science convergence
- Core methods: Statistics, research methodology, Python programming
- Practice: Big data practicums, research forums, AI-focused workshops
- Outcome: Researchers trained to move from analysis to application with clear problem statements and measurable outputs
Business School: AI Transformation (AX) professional MBA
The business school introduces an AX curriculum that blends core MBA subjects with AI-powered analysis and digital strategy. The structure supports both technical literacy and management impact.
- Foundation: MBA core courses
- Advanced concentrations: Finance, marketing, management information systems, operations
- Research stage: Seminar and thesis
- Industry interface: Expert forums, AX Business Day sessions, and field-driven lectures
- Faculty collaboration: Faculty members from Korea University Business School will participate in teaching and research
Why this matters for science and research professionals
- Research access without relocation: Participate in graduate-level research and seminars from anywhere.
- Integrated M.S.-Ph.D. path: A single track for deeper continuity of methods, datasets, and publications.
- Applied management training: The AX MBA pairs model-driven decision-making with operational execution.
- Interdisciplinary footing: Tracks bridge data science, business impact, and human factors.
Application window and process
- Dates: Dec. 1 to Jan. 14, 2026
- Process: Fully online - application submission, fee payment, and statement-of-purpose uploads
From the university leadership
President Lee Won-gyu said the programs are built to "organically link research and practice," with a goal to train convergence-minded talent capable of addressing social problems and leading industrial change through AI and big data expertise.
Practical takeaways before you apply
- Expect a methods-first approach: statistics, research design, and Python will be core to your workflow.
- Bring a clear problem domain (health, finance, public policy, ops). The tracks are set up to connect your domain questions to data and interventions.
- If you lead teams, the AX MBA offers a path to formalize AI decision-making across finance, marketing, MIS, and operations.
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