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Yonsei University (School of Business)
Yonsei MBA
Yonsei University (School of Business)
Course Overview
The Yonsei MBA at the School of Business (YSB) is an 18-month, English-taught program based in Seoul — Asia's third-largest financial centre. The cohort is deliberately international (around 40% non-Korean) and the curriculum is built around the realities of doing business with Korean conglomerates: Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK and Naver all recruit on campus.
For Sri Lankan applicants, YSB is one of the strongest English-medium MBA options in Asia outside Singapore and Hong Kong. AACSB and EQUIS dual-accredited, with exchange partners at Wharton, INSEAD, and HEC Paris. Dual-degree options with Cornell, Cass (Bayes), and Keio give graduates two degrees in two years.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (any discipline).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience post-graduation.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE recommended; not strictly required if academic record is strong.
- check_circle Two letters of recommendation plus essays and interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees typically qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (KRW) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Total Programme) | KRW 50,000,000 | Rs. 11,500,000 |
| Living Expenses (18 months) | KRW 18,000,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Student Visa (D-2) & Insurance | KRW 900,000 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | KRW 68,900,000 | Rs. 15,847,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Yonsei MBA graduates are eligible to switch to a D-10 Job-Seeker visa for 6 months post-graduation, and to a D-7/E-7 work visa once employed. Strong placement into Korean conglomerates (Samsung, LG, Hyundai), consulting (Bain Korea, McKinsey Seoul), and regional tech (Naver, Kakao, Coupang). Median post-MBA base around KRW 75–85 million.
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