Introduction to the Major

The global financial market is becoming increasingly complex due to heightened volatility and the emergence of new financial products. The introduction of derivative financial products has rendered the analysis of financial markets impossible without the assistance of engineering or IT technologies. In the trading industry, systematic trading techniques capable of real-time analysis and processing of complex data have become indispensable. While there is a growing demand for experts in trading systems, specialized advanced education programs are still notably lacking. In alignment with this goal, the trading systems major emphasizes practical, systematic, and professional education, as well as research, to nurture trading professionals equipped with the essential practical skills required in various industry sectors.

Within this major, students study various financial markets, including stocks and derivatives, and learn risk management techniques using information technologies such as computer programming, databases, statistical analysis, and artificial intelligence. Simultaneously, the major systematically imparts methods to minimize profit margin variance, a vital element in ensuring stability within financial transactions. This is another key objective of the program.

Goals and Features

Goals

Developing field experts equipped with advanced trading techniques. Training practical trading specialists through the application of information technology (IT) methods. Research and development focused on hedge fund systems pursuing absolute returns. Producing trading professionals who receive top industry recognition. Leading hedge fund system research and development in Korea.

Features

Various scholarship programs available for full-time students, covering 50% to 100% of tuition fees among other benefits. The only graduate school in the country offering specialized trading courses. Inviting top industry experts for guest lectures. Hands-on training in stocks and derivatives through a combination of simulated trading and real-world trading experiences. Providing access to laboratory facilities and employment opportunities through industry-academic collaboration.

Degrees Awarded

Master's Degree/Doctoral Degree
Admission Requirements	[Master's] Graduates of 4-year universities or equivalent academic qualifications [Doctoral] Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications
Admission process	Document review and interview (1)
Degrees Awarded	Choose from a Master's or Doctoral degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Science, or Engineering. (2)
Registration method	Full-time / Part-time (suitable for working professionals)
Degree Completion Period	[Master's] 2 years (including 3 credits for thesis guidance, totaling 27 credits required) [Doctoral] 2 years and 6 months (including 6 credits for thesis guidance, totaling 36 credits required)

(1) Submission of language proficiency scores (TOEIC / TOEFL) is not required during the admission process
(2) Degree award criteria are based on the graduation requirements specific to each degree type

A career after Graduation