Doctoral Degrees

This program trains students to master strategy formulation, intelligence analysis, market intelligence, and security and risk management through a curriculum that blends rigorous theory with practical application, including the use of AI and big data technologies. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles as strategists and decision-makers in government agencies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and other sectors requiring sophisticated intelligence capabilities. Faculty members with extensive professional experience provide a practical and research-oriented learning environment, equipping students to publish influential research and address complex global challenges as future strategic leaders. This degree is offered in both English and Korean.

This doctoral program addresses the pressing global challenges of sustainable development and economic transformation by integrating theoretical knowledge with applied practice. It specializes in social economy, environmental responsibility, and economic policy, equipping graduates to contribute to sustainable growth and social innovation through research and leadership in both local and international contexts. This degree is offerred in English/Korean and Chinese.

This doctoral program offers multidisciplinary training to understand the dynamic history, culture, politics, and economics of Korea and the East Asian region. The program facilitates innovative research that combines various theoretical perspectives and methodologies, preparing graduates for scholarly and policy-oriented careers in academia, government, and international institutions. This degree is offerred in English/Korean and Chinese.

The Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies (Korean Studies) program at Hanyang University GSIS is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to provide a profound understanding of Korea through the integrated study of its history, society, culture, politics, and economy. The program admits non-Korean applicants exclusively and offers courses primarily in English, attracting an international student body from diverse regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa, Russia, and Asia. Doctoral students engage in cutting-edge research on Korea’s political transitions, industrial innovation, and social transformations, employing comparative and multidisciplinary methodologies. The curriculum is structured to include core courses, major required and elective courses, along with general electives, designed to foster analytical skills and original research capabilities leading up to a dissertation that contributes new knowledge to Korean Studies.