Intro to GSIS Curriculum

Masters Degree Program

Last Updated: Spring 2016

Masters Degree Program

Global
Studies

Program

Degree

Korean Studies

Master of Arts in Korean Studies

(MKS)

International Cooperation
(PIC)

Master of Global Affairs & Policy

(MGAP)

International Trade,
Finance & Management
(ITFM)

Master of Global Economy & Strategy

(MGES)

Students in Global Studies select their programs (PIC or

ITFM) and one field of concentration under the program at
the end of their second semester. Until then, they will be
considered as a Global Studies (unless you are KSP).

Core Courses
Global Studies Majors
Research & Design Methods OR Statistics (choose ONE)
International Relations
Intro to International Economics

Korean Studies Majors

Research & Design Methods OR Statistics (choose ONE)
International Relations OR International Economics (choose ONE)
Additional Required Courses can be taken after the 1st semester.
All students are required to complete all core courses in their first
semester (e.g. if not, you are not eligible for Financial Aid or Deans
Scholarship).

Field of Concentrations
Program
Korean Studies (KSP)

International Cooperation
(PIC)

International Trade, Finance

& Management (ITFM)

Field of Concentrations
1. Korean History, Society & Culture
2. Korean Politics & Economy
1.
2.
3.
4.

International Security & Foreign Policy

International Development Cooperation
International Law & Organizations
East Asian Studies

1. International Trade & Economic Development

2. Global Finance & Economy
3. Global Strategy & Management

Field of Concentrations
Program
Korean Studies (KSP)
International
Cooperation (PIC)

International Trade,
Finance
& Management (ITFM)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Field of Concentrations
1. Korean History, Society & Culture
2. Korean Politics & Economy
1.
2.
3.
4.

International Security & Foreign Policy

International Development Cooperation
International Law & Organizations
East Asian Studies

1. International Trade & Economic Development

2. Global Finance & Economy
3. Global Strategy & Management

Choose a program.
Choose a field of concentration from the program and complete four courses
from that field.
You may also select a second field of concentration from the program.
You may also select a second field of concentration from another program.
Your Official Degree and field of Concentration(s) will be listed on your
diploma.

Degree Requirements
48 credits in total (each course is worth 3 credits)
OR 42 credits if you choose to write a thesis (6 credits)
Minimum of 3.0/4.3 GPA or above
Completion of GSIS Core Courses
Completion of Field of Concentration
At least 2 years (e.g. four semesters) of full-time
enrollment
Completion of all requirements within 8 semesters

*Korean Studies Majors: Completion of Course/Language

Requirements of the Program

Dual Degree Programs

Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Japan
Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago,
USA
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland

IOMBA, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Leiden University, The Faculty of Humanities, Netherlands (TBD)
Kings College London, United Kingdom (TBD)

Student Exchange Programs

Students can only go on exchange programs
during their third semester.
The application period is only open during the
first semester.

A maximum of 15 credits can be transferred from

an exchange program.
To find more information about exchange
programs and application requirements, you must
contact the Office of International Affairs (OIA).

General Questions
gsis@yonsei.ac.kr
Questions regarding Course Registration, Degree
Selection, etc.
gsisoffice@yonsei.ac.kr
Tel.) +82-2-2123-8484
http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr/