Saidakeconomy - University of Irvine, USA, Joint Establishment and Operation MOU for MBA Curriculum

- University of Irvine Opens MBA Program and Issues Certificates
- Saida Economy Provides Class Operation Know-How and More

[Kim Eui-hyun, CEO of Saida Economy (right), and Ahn Yoo-hwa, President of Irvine University, signing a business agreement for the joint establishment and operation of an MBA curriculum at the Saida Economy headquarters in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 22nd]

Saida Economy, a specialized platform for economic and financial education, has partnered with the University of Irvine in the United States to jointly establish and operate a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program within Irvine University.

On the 27th, Saida Economy announced that on the 22nd, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Irvine at Saida Economy's headquarters located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. About 10 representatives from both sides, including Kim Eui-hyun, CEO of Saida Economy, and An Yoo-hwa, President of the University of Irvine, attended the event.

Through this MOU, Saida Economy and the University of Irvine will jointly design, plan, and operate the Irvine University MBA program and the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) course.

Once the University of Irvine officially launches the MBA and GCBA programs, Saida Economy will recruit students by leveraging its high student satisfaction and various know-how accumulated through operating online and offline classes. Students who complete the courses will receive certificates directly issued by the University of Irvine.

The MBA program will focus on cultivating practical business skills by integrating business theory with real-world application cases. In particular, it aims to provide a customized program that enables students to become creative and strategic managers leading the current era by expanding the necessary knowledge and competencies for organizational management. The program will be operated on a 36-credit semester system and can be completed within two years.

Lectures can be taken in a 100% offline face-to-face format, 100% online learning, or a hybrid method utilizing both, allowing students to choose their preferred mode. Especially for domestic students, the online learning will encourage active participation through assignment submissions and feedback, discussion boards, and attendance in chat sessions.

Kim Eui-hyun, CEO of Saida Economy, said, "We expect great synergy as the expertise and teaching skills of the University of Irvine faculty, whose professionalism has been verified, are added to Saida Economy’s educational curriculum know-how recognized by numerous students." He added, "Starting with this MBA program, we will continue to provide high-quality educational services that satisfy everyone."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Saida Economy also signed a cooperation MOU with the University of Irvine for the joint hosting and operation of the World Online Academic Association (WOAA), which conducts forums, seminars, and academic events.

Located in California, USA, the University of Irvine is leading the cultivation of talent suitable for the hyper-competitive era under the ideals of globalization, digitalization, and practical education. President An Yoo-hwa, who previously served as a professor at Sungkyunkwan University’s Graduate School of Chinese Studies in Korea, is active as a global economic expert providing insights and analysis on the world macroeconomy.