Department Introduction

Currently, companies in Korea are making efforts to secure transparency and gain international competitiveness. In this environment, corporate interest in accounting and taxation has been steadily increasing. Accordingly, there is a growing demand for the analysis of accounting and tax information to support rational business decision-making. In response to this demand, the graduate program in accounting conducts in-depth research and lectures in various specialized areas of accounting.

Educational Objectives

• Educational Goals The graduate program in accounting aims to cultivate expert researchers possessing a profound theoretical understanding, strong problem-solving skills, and innovative and creative capabilities in accounting and related fields through its doctoral programs. The master's program is designed to develop professionals with specialized knowledge.
• Basic Educational Directions
  • Foster deep understanding and broad knowledge of accounting
  • Understand domestic and international trends in accounting research
  • Develop creativity for management innovation
  • Provide opportunities for lectures and encourage collaborative research
  • Maximize opportunities for research and presentation

Field of Study

Master’s and Doctoral Programs: Accounting Major

Career Paths after Graduation

Professor, Accounting Specialist (CPA, Tax Accountant, etc.), Professional Consultant, Government and Public Institutions, Financial Institutions, Corporate Accounting Manager

Employment Status

University Professor, CPA, Tax Accountant, Corporate Executive, Corporate Accounting Manager, Lecturer, Professional Consultant

Faculty Members

Department Regulations

A. Admission Requirements

• Scope of Recognized Related Majors Business Administration and Economics-related majors (Business Administration, Accounting, Tax Accounting, Taxation, Accounting Information, Management Information Systems,Information Management, BusinessEducation, Economics, etc.)
• Special Admission Details
  • Selection Methods
    • Document Screening Evaluation based on the applicant’s academic performance in previous coursework.
    • Major Aptitude Test Evaluation of the applicant’s overall knowledge in the major field, mathematical ability, and aptitude.
  • Detailed Criteria Specific evaluation criteria for special admissions (e.g., selection ratio, score distribution by category) will be determined by the departmental faculty meeting within the graduate school’s overall special admission evaluation framework.
• Matters Concerning the General Admission Process/span>
  • Selection Methods Evaluation is conducted through document screening and a major aptitude test, assessing applicants’ basic knowledge and application skills in the field of study.
    • Document Screening Evaluation based on the applicant’s academic performance in previous coursework.
    • Major Aptitude Test Evaluation of the applicant’s overall knowledge in the major field, mathematical ability, and aptitude.
  • Detailed Criteria Specific evaluation criteria for general admission (e.g., selection ratio, score distribution by category) will be determined by the departmental faculty meeting within the graduate school’s general admission evaluation framework.
• Other Matters Any matters not specified above shall be governed by the graduate school’s regulations and policies regarding admission and related procedures.

B. Credit Requirements

• Completion of Common Required Courses
  • Master’s program students must complete 2 common required courses (6 credits) out of the 24 credits required for graduation. Doctoral program students must complete 2 common required courses (6 credits) out of the 36 credits required for graduation. However, for doctoral students who have completed a Master of Business Administration program, the requirement for common required courses may be waived.
  • Credits earned from common required courses will be included in the total graduation credits.
• Designation of Supplementary Courses
  • For master’s program students whose undergraduate major differs from their graduate field of study, the academic advisor (supervising professor) will designate supplementary courses(at least 3 credits each), which must be taken from undergraduate-level courses related to the student’s field of study. These credits will not be counted toward graduation requirements. However, for students who graduated from a related undergraduate major, decisions regarding supplementary coursere quirements and credit recognition limits will be made through deliberation by the departmental faculty committee and subject to the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.
  • Doctoral program students must also complete at least 6 credits of supplementary courses designated by the academic advisor (supervising professor), including equivalent requirements carried over from the master’s program.

C. Foreign Language Examination

The regulations of the graduate school and the university shall apply. However, for the doctoral program, foreign language examinations in a second foreign language (such as German, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc.) other than English will not be administered.

D. Comprehensive Examination

For the comprehensive examination, master’s program students will be tested on the same subjects as the required major courses for the general admission master’s program. Doctoral program students will be tested on the same subjects as the required major courses for the general admission doctoral program.

E. Dissertation Submission and Evaluation

Doctoral program students may submit their dissertation only if they have published at least one paper (recognized as a refereed publication) in a peer-reviewed academic journal(indexed journal or higher) based on their doctoral research.

F. Miscellaneous

Any matters not specified above shall be determined by the departmental faculty meeting in accordance with the graduate school regulations, university regulations, and other related rules.

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