Woosong University

K-Culture Degrees

Become a part of an exciting career path in fields like Arts Management
or Beauty Design with special knowledge of Hallyu, Korean Wave.
· Bachelor’s in K-Beauty Design
· Bachelor’s in K-Pop Arts Management

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Leader in K-Wave Education

The wave of Korean pop culture known as Hallyu has become a phenomena. At Woosong, we have established programs that give you the power to be at the forefront of this powerful and emerging field.
Develop entertainment management skills with an understanding on K-Pop strategies and common practices or practice and learn about the Korean Beauty industry. As you develop, you will explore the uniqueness of the South Korean domestic and global markets. You can become a quality professional with a unique understanding of the Korean Wave.

Program Overview

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    Application Deadlines
    Fall intake: July 15, 2022
    Spring intake: January 15, 2023

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    Duration
    4 Years, Full Time

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    Credits
    132

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    Language
    100% in English

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    Location
    Korea’s Silicon Valley,
    Daejeon

Bachelor’s in K-Pop Arts Management
  • Behind the success of all K-POP artists on stage are a lot of people with different roles: potential star searching team, managing and record producing A&R, distributors, concert planners, marketers, and fan managers. What kind of skills are needed for these positions? Could you be one of them? With the growth of “Hallyu,” the Korean Wave, there is a growing demand for personnel who can organize and manage music organizations, especially for those who specialize in K-Pop Arts and operations for the international market.

    Our K-Pop Arts Management program gives our students an understanding of global art culture through practical learning experiences taught by professors who have a global vision of the popular arts industry. Our faculty have worked with Korean broadcast companies, like KBS and SM Entertainment, and Korean entertainment groups, like EXO and Seventeen. Our uniquely all English program prepares you with knowledge of professionally producing content for various platforms to manage in the entertainment industry. Our graduates with their specialized knowledge of the Korean Wave industry will be uniquely qualified for positions in promotion, marketing, and entertainment management/production, or look to create your own art-culture start-up.

Bachelor’s in K-Beauty Design
  • With the Korean Wave becoming more prominent throughout the world, K-Beauty is growing into one of the most exciting new areas in beauty design. Master Korean professional techniques and cosmetics to pursue a promising career in Beauty Design with a specialization in K-Beauty.

    Our K-Beauty Design program is taught entirely in English and looks to foster total beauty industry experts by implementing theoretical, practical, and technological training for hair, makeup, nail art, and skincare. Gain foundational knowledge in beauty routines, professionalism, and ethics. Also, learn the secrets of the K-Beauty field through a comprehensive understanding of K-Beauty techniques and brands in addition to in-depth training of total beauty principles. Our K-Beauty Design program goes beyond basic skills. Your education includes theory and skills to comprehend the industry and a whole and anticipate upcoming trends.

    Through beauty practice and theoretical classes, graduates possess the skills and knowledge that allow you to grow into a total beauty industry expert with planning skills and a distinctive knowledge of the Korean Beauty industry and standards. These skills will allow you to become a true professional and allows you to develop into a beauty designer, artist, marketer, entrepreneur, or influencer.

“I would say that it has been one of the greatest things I have done, and I’m very proud of myself for coming here and meeting amazing people, meeting amazing professors, and I’ll always remember that.”

- Ariba Khan, Woosong University, Bangladesh

Ariba Kha

Admission Requirements

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    Proof of English proficiency, such as the IELTS or TOEFL
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    Copy of passport (photo page)
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    Personal essay - 1,000-word essay that describes a changing moment or significant event in your life that guided you to make business your career choice.
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    Proof of finances – a bank statement that confirms the possession of USD 20,000 in your bank account.
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    Original degree certificate/diploma
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    Original transcripts - Validated copies of transcripts. Mid-year transcripts are acceptable for those who are about to graduate
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    One letter of recommendation
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    Application fee payment of 50 USD