The business landscape in the era of digital transformation is rapidly evolving, with AI and big data technologies at its core. For companies to ensure sustained growth and maintain competitiveness, digital innovation is no longer optional—it has become a necessity.
Seoul National University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labor, has designed and operates the Big Data AI CEO Program. This program aims to cultivate leaders who will drive innovation across national economies and industries by effectively integrating AI and big data into corporate management.
This program is tailored for company executives, board members, and key decision-makers within organizations. It is structured to help participants develop and implement data-driven decision-making systems and AI business models customized to their corporate environments.
More than simply learning technology, this program enables participants to leverage AI and big data as practical tools for business innovation, making it the ultimate customized program for hands-on leadership in the digital era.
Program Overview
Duration: May 23, 2025 – December 6, 2025 (6 months, 156 hours, 52 sessions)
Class Schedule: May–June: Every Wednesday & Friday; July–December: Every Tuesday & Thursday (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Location: Hoam Faculty House & Wooseok Economic Hall, Seoul National University
Participants: CEOs, board-level executives, or key decision-makers seeking to integrate AI and big data into corporate management (Limited to 30 participants)
Curriculum
The Big Data AI CEO Program at Seoul National University strengthens leadership and strategic thinking by applying the latest AI and big data technologies to corporate management. The curriculum focuses on practical learning for business innovation, balancing theory and hands-on practice to help participants become leaders in digital transformation.
Program Benefits
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Government-subsidized education (KDT Program)
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Project-based learning & performance evaluation
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Exclusive networking opportunities
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CEO-tailored curriculum
The program is supported by Seoul National University professors and PhD-level experts specializing in big data AI, offering direct guidance beyond technical education. Participants gain personalized strategic insights applicable to business management, enhancing efficiency and maximizing profitability.
Application Process & Schedule
Application Period: April–May (Program opens on May 23, 2025)
Selection Process:
1st Round – Document screening
2nd Round – In-depth interviews evaluating AI/big data interest, business applicability, management skills, and leadership
Application Method: Submit the application form via Google Forms
: https://docs.google.com/forms/
Eligibility (Per Ministry of Employment and Labor regulations):
Applicants must be registered business owners or corporate executives (either listed or non-listed)
Application Deadline: April 16 – May 7, 2025 (6:00 PM)
Program Briefing Session: April 25, 2025 (4:00 PM, Room 504, Wooseok Economic Hall, SNU)
Document Screening Results: May 9, 2025
Interviews: May 13–14, 2025
Final Selection Announcement: May 15, 2025
KDT Pass Issuance & Enrollment Confirmation: May 15–23, 2025
Orientation: May 23, 2025 (5:30 PM)
Program Start: May 23 – December 6, 2025 (Classes held twice a week, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Contact Information
Seoul National University KDT Program Office
Phone: 02-880-1147
Email: snuceo1618@gmail.com
Join Seoul National University’s Big Data AI CEO Program to lead the global economy through AI-driven business innovation. We welcome ambitious individuals ready to shape the future. Thank you.
Seoul National University KDT Program Office.