Korea has more than 400 universities including public and private schools with a variety of training programs in all majors for international students to refer to and choose. Orientation of majors is essential for you to be able to thoroughly prepare your study abroad luggage. C-Korea brings readers information about the top 7 majors to choose, helping you prepare to enroll and have a high chance of finding a job right after graduating from university.
1. Information Technology, Engineering
South Korea is a leader in many fields of applied science, electronics, and technology. It is the most innovative country in the world in 2021. Samsung and SK are the world’s largest electronics manufacturers. LG is the leader in the global home appliance market in 2021. Hyundai and Kia are the 5th and 13th most valuable car manufacturers in the world in 2020, respectively. Samsung C&T is a multinational construction company that has created some of the tallest buildings today, such as Petronas, Merdeka 118, Taipei 101, and Burj Khalifa.
In 2020, South Korea ranked 14th in the world and 2nd in Asia in the Networked Readiness Index published by the World Economic Forum. The country is also in the top 5 for spending the most percentage of its GDP on research and development activities.
Korea is famous for its Information Technology and Computer Science industry. The IT industry in Korea is not only well-trained but also has an advanced learning environment with modern facilities. Here, you will learn about programming, software development, artificial intelligence, user interface design, and many other fields related to computer technology.
Technology plays an important role in the Korean economy, so if you study this field, your chances of getting a job after graduation are very high. After graduation, you can work at technology companies, start-ups, or even freelance.
2. Business Administration
The Korean economy is characterized by mixed, competitive, high levels of freedom and low government intervention. South Korea is classified as a developed country. South Korea was one of the fastest growing economies in the world from the early 1960s to the late 1990s and continued to grow steadily in the 2000s.
In 2020, Brand Finance – an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy in the UK published a report on national brands, according to which the total value of Korean brands ranked 4th in Asia after China, Japan and India, and ranked 10th globally. In terms of economic freedom index, South Korea ranked 6th in Asia and 25th in the world.
Business administration is a field that has never been out of fashion at any stage. When investing in Vietnam, Korean enterprises always need good management personnel to operate and manage the business most effectively. At the same time, this personnel needs to be bilingual in Vietnamese and Korean and understand the markets of the two countries. Therefore, business administration will always have a high demand for bilingual Vietnamese and Korean personnel, when Korean enterprises are increasingly investing in Vietnam, and vice versa.
3. Multimedia
The main media in Korea include newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet. Newspapers in Korea began to appear when the country opened up to foreign trade in the 19th century and have developed since then.
The television program system in Korea is also broadcast mostly in Korean, with foreign content dubbed. The largest TV channels in Korea include: KBS, MBC, EBS, SBS, Mnet, JTBC, and tvN. There are also channels that broadcast programs exclusively in English, such as Arirang TV.
This is one of the countries with the largest number of Internet subscribers per capita, the largest number of Internet service providers per capita, and one of the fastest connection speeds in the world. Korea is also one of the leading countries in DMB technology.
When studying the Media major here, you will not only grasp the latest technologies and trends, but also cultivate applied research learning methods, proficient practical skills along with practical and in-depth analytical and theoretical methods.
At the schools, there will be many majors in the field for you to choose from: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Television, Online Journalism, Photojournalism, Feature Films, Film Production, etc.
4. Graphic Design
In 2018, Korea became the first country in the world to commercialize 5G. In addition to telecommunications technology, Korea is also a strong country in the video game industry. Some famous games developed by Koreans include PUBG, Play Together, GunBound, MU Online, Audition Online, etc.
Choosing to study Graphic Design in Korea, you will learn subjects related to the field of graphic design such as design theory, how to use basic design software, design and printing.
Tuition for graphic design in Korea is relatively reasonable, equivalent to private or international schools in Vietnam. Therefore, you can completely develop your abilities in an international environment without spending too much money. Tuition fees are only around 3,000,000 won – 7,200,000 won/semester (equivalent to 6,000,000 – 15,000,000 VND).
5. Hotel and Restaurant Management
Korea is known as a country with many world-class hotel and restaurant systems in the Asian region. The success of this development is the result of a continuous process of building a comprehensive strategy and grasping current market trends. To achieve this, it requires a team of highly qualified and skilled human resources.
That is why Hotel Management is a major that many Korean universities train. Thanks to the modern facilities and international standard teaching methods, the schools have succeeded in nurturing many outstanding talents in the industry. It can be said that Korea is the “educational cradle” of big names in the field of Hotel Management.
Currently, many large Korean corporations such as The Shilla, GS E&C, Hyundai… are very interested in and investing heavily in the accommodation and entertainment sector. The rapid increase in the number of hotels and resorts has opened up many career opportunities. In addition to working in resorts and hotels, graduates can also apply for related positions at travel companies, event organizers, and as lecturers at colleges and universities…
Job opportunities in Vietnam for the Hotel Management industry are also extremely open. In recent years, Vietnam has welcomed many international tourists and a large number of immigrants from Korea. Accordingly, large hotel companies have increased their investment and built hotel models in Vietnam. A typical example is the Daewoo Hotel of the Daewoo Group.
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