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School of Economics
The two sciences which form the School of Economics, namely the fields of economics and statistics are closely interrelated in the development and practical application of this science. The basis of this is that the objectification of economics has improved the accuracy of positive analysis, of which the foundation is statistics. Therefore working in both economics and statistics within the School of Economics restores the feedback effect between the two sciences and improve the quality of the lecture and research. It is the most logical way of reaching the education goal of producing practical human resources needed in the modern industrial society.


Distinguished Faculty
Most faculty obtained PhD degrees from world-class universities.
Many faculty taught at universities in the English-speaking countries.
Many faculty served as Economic Aide to the President of Korea and governmental council members.
Publications highly cited at Ecological Economics, Journal of time series analysis, Journal of econometrics, Environment and Development Economics, Review of Economic Dynamics, International Review of Law and Economics, Econometric Theory.
Excellent Students
Top 1~2 % of high school graduates for Departments of Economics and Statistics
Top 0.1~1% of high school graduates for Global Economics Departments, Dual Degree Program with University of Indiana, Department of Economics, many Courses taught in English.
Most of graduates serve in Korean government departments, the Bank of Korea, securities companies or insurance companies or accounting firms.
40% of the students in the Master's Program of Foreign Trade come from foreign countries.
Specialized Curriculum
Courses taught in English 20% in 2009 for the Department of Economics and Statistics and 100% in 2009 for the Global Economics Department.
Global Economics dual degree program with Indiana University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics awarded from both universities)
Actuarial Science Program
One of the largest actuarial programs in Korea
Helping students to pass actuarial exams of Society of Actuaries / Casualty Actuarial Society and the Korean Actuarial exams
Helping students to achieve VEE credit for actuarial exams
Research Funding
Graduate students of the Department of Economics have received Brain Korea 21 Grant from the Korean government. (4 million USD equivalent for 1999-2005, 6.5 million USD equivalent for 2006-2012)
Graduate students of the Actuarial science program have been supported by the Brain Korea 21 mathematical human resource division (see http://bkmath.skku.ac.kr/bk21/newindex.htm)
Core Programs
More than 20 Special lectures and seminars by distinguished professors during 2007-2008
Sungkyunkwan-Waseda Insurance Program for Executives

Scholarship
Top entrants scholarships (All entrance and tuition fees are waived)
General scholarships for Academic excellence, Pursuit of excellence, Support of achievement and Student council
Special scholarships for descendants of veterans and patriots, international students, Sungkyun family and talented students