[대니한의 MBA 인사이트]
21세기에 변화한 MBA
21세기가 시작될 무렵, MBA는 이미 100년이 넘는 역사를 지닌 글로벌 교육 제도였습니다.하지만 새천년이 열리면서 비즈니스 세계는 그 어느 때보다 빠르게 변화하기 시작했습니다. 기술, 세계화, 그리고 사회적 가치의 전환이 교육의 본질을 흔들었고, 경영대학원은 그 변화에 발맞추어 진화해야 했습니다. 닷컴 시대부터 인공지능의 부상, 2008년 금융위기, ESG의 등장에 이르기까지 MBA는 수차례의 재정의를 거쳤습니다.IE 비즈니스스쿨(IE Business School) 졸업생으로서 저는 […]
[Danny Han’s MBA Insights]
How the MBA Changed in the 21st Century
At the beginning of the 21st century, the MBA was already a global institution with over a hundred years of history. But as the new millennium unfolded, the business world began to change faster than ever before—driven by technology, globalization, and social transformation. Business schools had no choice but to evolve with it. From the […]
[대니한의 MBA 인사이트]
MBA의 역사: 하버드에서 글로벌 리더십으로
MBA(Master of Business Administration, 경영학 석사)는 오랫동안 야심 있는 전문가들에게 필수 자격처럼 여겨져 왔습니다. 하지만 이 학위는 단순한 교육 프로그램이 아니라, 100년이 넘도록 비즈니스와 사회의 요구에 맞춰 끊임없이 진화해온 살아 있는 제도입니다.오늘날 MBA가 여전히 유효한 이유를 이해하려면 그 기원, 발전 과정, 그리고 글로벌 현상으로 자리 잡은 여정을 되짚어봐야 합니다. 저 역시 마드리드 IE 비즈니스스쿨(IE Business […]
[Danny Han’s MBA Insights]
The History of the MBA: From Harvard to Global Leadership
The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is often seen as a modern necessity for ambitious professionals. Yet this credential is more than a degree; it is a living institution that has continually adapted to the demands of business and society for more than a century. To understand why the MBA still holds relevance today, […]
[Danny Han’s MBA Insights]
What is an MBA and Why It Still Matters in 2026
The MBA, or Master of Business Administration, has long been seen as the pinnacle of business education. More than a century after its birth at Harvard Business School in 1908, the MBA remains one of the most recognizable and aspirational degrees worldwide. But in 2026, when online learning platforms, specialized master’s programs, and real-world startup […]
[Byung-Ik Jung’s Consulting Insights]
Why University Internationalization Often Fails in Korea
The establishment of international colleges has become a hot topic in Korean higher education. What was once attempted only by a handful of universities is now seen as a survival strategy by almost every institution. Across the country, schools are rushing to create “International Colleges” in the hope of attracting foreign students and ensuring financial […]
[Jee Suk Kang’s Education Insights]
Korean Universities in Global Rankings 2025
Global university rankings have long been a subject of fascination and debate. In Korea, they serve as both a mirror of academic competitiveness and a tool for benchmarking against the world’s best. Recently, I examined the latest results from three of the most widely referenced systems—QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), and the […]
[Joon-Ki Han’s HR Insights]
How Did My Friend Become a Leading Business Figure in China?
Lessons on Nurturing Professionals in an Age of Uncertainty, from Dalian An Unexpected Gift of Friendship A close acquaintance of mine once told me about traveling across France at the personal invitation of football legend Guus Hiddink. He had designed the entire itinerary like a tactical masterstroke and covered every expense for his dearest friends. […]
[Joon-Ki Han’s HR Insights]
Humility, Respect, and Communication: HR Leadership Lessons from My Father’s Career Notes
It has been 35 years since I received what I still call “My Father’s Career Notes.” I was then a young second lieutenant in the Korean Army, heading to my first assignment at a frontline unit in the dead of winter. My father, himself a former army officer, handed me a handwritten memo containing seven […]
[Joon-Ki Han’s HR Insights]
Breaking Through the 0.7%: What Korean Executives Must Do—and Avoid
Korean executives can rightly be called the “stars of the salaryman world.” According to one study, the probability of being promoted to an executive position is only 0.7%, with the average journey from new hire to executive taking around 22 years. Yet even after this long path, executives don’t usually remain in the role for […]