English Language Instruction
Managers admitted to the program must have solid English language skills. Coursework at Yonsei University is taught in English; however, the cultural transition upon arrival in the U.S. may require additional study. To facilitate this, students receive six weeks* of advanced English study at the University of Washington. Taught by language faculty, the instruction emphasizes both written and oral communication skills. But this training does much more than just address language -- it prepares students for the rigorous academic challenges of the upcoming nine months of management studies.

*Students whose TOEFL score is below 237 and who do not pass the minimum language proficiency test, will be required to study English for three additional weeks in July.

Global Deal-Making (2 credits)
Focuses on the process of deal making and successful negotiation as it is practiced in a variety of international settings. The course is designed to deal with specific issues relating to global negotiations and students will be engaged in a series of negotiation simulations as a way to explore behavioral principles.

Cross-Cultural Management (2 credits)
This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the process of cross-cultural management and the challenges faced while working internationally. The course focuses on international organizational behavior and human resources issues and practices in transnational organizations.

Organizational Effectiveness (4 credits)
This course provides an opportunity to develop critical leading, planning, and influencing skills necessary to create and sustain exceptional, long-term organizational success. During the course students will learn skills of "transformational leadership." Transformational leaders enable others, especially their peers and subordinates, to transcend self-interest and act for the common good of the organization. They provide high standards of performance and the inspiration to achieve significant goals. Focused topics include: leadership effectiveness, coaching and developing others, empowering the workforce, organizational culture and change, understanding your leadership style, and developing an integrated team.

Two MBA Elective Courses (8 credits)
Choose among various elective courses offered.

Service Learning
The role of community service and volunteerism is strong in the United States. Service learning is also known as volunteering or community service. By volunteering with community organizations, students have the opportunity to connect to the community, practice language skills, and learn about American culture. Students are offered the opportunity to volunteer with the UW MBA Challenge for Charity program. This program supports Special Olympics and other local family-related charities. Students are expected to complete 8 hours of service learning during the Autumn quarter and 8 hours during the Winter quarter.

Macroeconomics (4 credits)
Advances students' knowledge of the macroeconomic forces that influence global business. The topics covered include national income accounting, the balance of payments, monetary and fiscal policy, exchange rate determination, trade policy, regulation of foreign direct investment, and the roles of international institutions and agreements in the global economy.

Three MBA Elective Courses (12 credits)
Choose among various elective courses offered.

Service Learning
This involves 8 hours of volunteering in a community organization.

Special Topics Course (4 credits)
This course will be a compilation of different business topics taught by selected Business School top faculty members. Each faculty member will teach several sessions on their specialty area of expertise. The course was designed to give students access to these top faculty members as they are in very high demand and it is often difficult to get into their courses.

Three MBA Elective Courses (12 credits)
Choose among various elective courses offered.