WSU Faculty-Led Korea: Global Sport Management in Korea

This program will be offered in three universities in different locations in Korea (Chungang University in Seoul, Pusan National University in Pusan, and Gangwon National University in Chuncheon).  Seoul is the capital of Korea and offers an engaging city life, which was evident in the recent viral music hit, ‘Gangnam style’.  Pusan, located in the southern part of the country, is the largest coastal city in Korea. Like Seoul, it provides a unique city life, but one that is highlighted by its ocean culture. Lastly, Chuncheon is located in Gangwon province, which will host the 2018 Winter Olympics.

This experience provides prospective students with three different cities to visit sport venues and sporting events. Courses will be offered in International Sport Management and Venue Management. Moreover, Korea will be able to provide our students with access to its four professional sport leagues so they can better understand the cross-cultural differences. Also, students will acquire experience with Korean culture through visits to palaces, temples, theme parks and Korean traditional markets. In addition, students will have the opportunity to experience various international and Korean cuisines.

They will also offer various weekend programs for cultural social experience via different sport activities such as mountain biking, orienteering, and learning Taekwondo (Traditional Korean Martial Art) and Ssirum (Traditional Korean Wrestling).