DIS Concentration
Division of International Studies Concentration Introduction
The ‘Concentration’ system was introduced in 2023 for the Division of International Studies to strengthen both basic competency and specialized, in-depth education. Students who enrolled in 2023 onward must complete at least one DIS Concentration to meet graduation requirements. For students who enrolled before 2023, the certificate of the concentration will be offered only to those who applied for it before graduation.
Concentrations
- International Commerce
- International Politics
- International Development and Cooperation
Application Eligibility
- Students in the Division of International Studies as their primary major (제1전공), double majors(이중전공), dual-degree majors(복수전공) and intensive majors(심화전공)
Application Procedures
- Application is only possible during the application periods
- 1st semester: in July, 2nd semester: in January(Please check the notice on the CIS website.)
Application Documents
- Concentration certificate application form ※ It must be in PDF format ※
- Concentration Receipt
Application Method
- Apply via Email (dis@korea.ac.kr)
Notice
- The concentration certificate cannot be issued if the student does not apply for it.
- Application is only possible during the application period.
- A student cannot postpone graduation to complete the concentration if all other graduation requirements have been met.
Implementation Guidelines for the KUDIS Concentration Certification Program
DIS Concentration List
Completion Requirements
- Meet the minimum number of required credits per concentration.
- Approve duplication of cross-courses for each concentration.
International Commerce
IC concentration overview:
The International Trade concentration aims to train international trade experts by providing an innovative and specialized curriculum to explore topics such as international trade and finance, international management and investment, and economic development through international economic cooperation.
The curriculum of the IC concentration is structured to foster learning at increasingly rigorous levels. At the basic education level, students will learn the basics of international trade and finance, international management, international economic cooperation, and data analysis. It then offers intermediate-level courses covering a range of topics, including international trade theory, international financial markets, international management, international cooperation, international economic security, digital trade, and trade and industrial policy for economic development. In addition, we provide an advanced curriculum that reflects the latest issues, theories, and methodologies in international commerce. These advanced courses apply theories and methods in international commerce to regional studies such as East Asia, Europe, North America, and Korea.
| Category |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit (hours) |
Classification | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International Commerce Elective 15 credits (5 courses) |
DISS230 | UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL BUSINESS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
| DISS115 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS210 | KOREAN ECONOMY IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS112 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS283 | DATA ANALYSIS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS215 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS212 | THEORY AND PRACTICES OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS315 | TRADE POLICIES OF KOREA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS232 | GLOBAL BUSINESS ETHICS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS357 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS261 | TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS311 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS314 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS312 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS256 | DYNAMICS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS284 | FUNDAMENTALS IN DATA ANALYSIS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS365 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN DATA ANALYSIS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS412 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE II | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS319 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS310 | EAST ASIAN ECONOMIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS333 | U.S. ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS413 | EUROPEAN ECONOMICS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS322 | INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS306 | KOREA AND GLOBAL CORPORATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS405 | ISSUES IN KOREAN ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS364 | TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRADE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
International Politics
IP concentration overview:
The IP concentration provides rigorous policy-related courses in Global Politics. The course topics in the IP track include foreign policy; international conflict and negotiation; war, peace, and international security; terrorism; international cooperation and economic security; human rights, ethics, and humanitarianism; climate change, and environmental issues, among others. IP concentration’s broad scope requires an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon the fields of political science, economics, history, sociology, data science, law, foreign languages, and others.
| Category | Course | Course Title |
Credit (hours) |
Classification | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International Politics Elective 15 credits (5 courses) |
DISS222 | WAR AND PEACE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
| DISS123 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS223 | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS221 | INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS242 | CONTEMPORARY NORTH AMERICA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS243 | CONTEMPORARY EAST ASIA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS244 | CONTEMPORARY EUROPE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS251 | INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS214 | KOREA AND INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS320 | HISTORY OF DIPLOMACY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS322 | INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS325 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS I | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS328 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS II | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS140 | GLOBALIZATION AND BEYOND: CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS338 | HUMAN RIGHTS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS421 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS423 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF EAST ASIA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS410 | KOREA-US RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS427 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF EUROPEAN UNION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS428 | ENERGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS429 | ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS481 | LAW AND POLITICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS475 | INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES SETTLEMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS314 | SOUTH-NORTH KOREAN RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS312 | POLITICS AND ECONOMY IN NORTH KOREA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS303 | GLOBAL KOREA AND ITS FOREIGN RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS403 | KOREAN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
International Development & Cooperation
IDC concentration overview:
The International Development Cooperation(IDC) concentration offers a variety of courses related to development cooperation. The introductory level curriculum introduces major fields of international development & cooperation through courses based on the basic knowledge of international studies in general, such as international trade, international relations, and social science analysis methodology.
After completing the introductory stage, students learn about international development issues such as poverty and inequality, human capital and education, gender, human rights and sustainable development, climate, environment, international law, water, and resources. At the advanced level, students will take a comprehensive approach to learn the various aspects of the roles of individuals, countries, international organizations, and relief agencies and their impact on these international development issues. Students are educated with an aim to cultivate professional knowledge and comprehensive perspectives.
| Category | Course | Course Title |
Credit (hours) |
Classification | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International Development & Cooperation Elective 15 credits (5 courses) |
DISS115 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
| DISS123 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS140 | GLOBALIZATION AND BEYOND: CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICAL ECONOMY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS251 | INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS221 | INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS256 | DYNAMICS OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS337 | NGOS AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS338 | HUMAN RIGHTS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS363 | GLOBAL POVERTY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS252 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS314 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS241 | CONTEMPORARY KOREA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS312 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN A GLOABALIZING WORLD | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS362 | ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS261 | TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS284 | FUNDAMENTALS IN DATA ANALYSIS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS485 | WATER AND SUSTAINABILITY | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS429 | ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS481 | LAW AND POLITICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS483 | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN EAST ASIA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS476 | ISSUES IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS477 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS472 | RESOURCES AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| DISS479 | EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND DEVELOPMENT | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS212 | URBANIZATION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION IN EAST ASIA | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS409 | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE KOREAN EXPERIENCE | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies | |
| GKSS214 | KOREA AND INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3(3) |
Major Elective |
College of International Studies |
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This page was updated as of August 17, 2023. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact dis@korea.ac.kr.