1.
WHOINS.KOREAISHEADINGTOBUSINESSSCHOOL?
73% of South Korean residents would prefer to study in the US, 18%
in Europe, and 8% in Asia/Pacific Islands. 89% are considering
international programs, and 6% are considering local programs.
WHO
WHAT
WHY
HOW
Sources: © 2014, Graduate Management Admission Council. Sources: Graduate Management
Admission Council. GMAT exams taken between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013; mba.com Prospective
Students Survey of 129 candidates living in South Korea considering graduate management business
school in 2012-2013. For more, see mba.com or gmac.com
*Respondents could choose more than one answer
CONSULTING
Current Industry Intended Industry*
ENERGY/UTILITIES
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
HEALTHCARE
TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING
GOV/NON-PROFIT
PRODUCTS&SERVICES11%
14%
20%
6%
2%
10%
16%
12%
17%
14%
15%
12%
6%
29%
30%
14%
8,204
TopSpecificProgramsConsidered*
74% 26%
6% 45% 50%
South Korean residents
took the GMAT exam
Under 25 31 & OlderBetween 25 & 30
FemaleMale
84%
29%
of prospective business
school students are
considering MBA programs
are considering specialized
master’s degrees in business*
Other
Grants
Loans
PersonalEarnings/Savings
Spouse/PartnerEarnings
EmployerSupport
ParentalSupport
2%
14%
15%
33%
3%
12%
21%
Top 5
53% 53% 53% 50% 50%
2. International Employment
1. Accelerate Career
4. Salary Potential
3. Challenging Work
5. Change Careers
Reasons why
South Korean
residents are
considering
business school*
ExpectedFinancingMix
tocover100%ofeducationalcosts
FULL-TIME2YEARMBA
FULL-TIME1YEARMBA
FULL-TIME2YEARMBA
PART-TIMEMBAM. FINANCE
PART-TIMEMBAFLEX MBA
FULL-TIME1YEARMBA
M.ACC
64% 43% 11% 10% 7%