Overview

Through the Consumer Science major from Seoul National University, students are trained to understand the con-sumer decision-making process and rational and effective resource acquisition and management strategies. Students also gain a foundation to provide diverse solutions for problems encountered by consumers in the market.

The Department of Consumer Science offers both master’s and doctoral programs that can prepare students to significantly and positively impact the consumers within our global economy.

Career

After completing our program, graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in either gov-ernmental or private sectors, including corporate planning, advertising, marketing and consumer affairs. Others pursue employment in media, such as newspaper and broadcasting companies, or research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Consumer Science

Consumerism

Family Economics

Family Resource Management

Statics

Theories and Practice of Consumer Research

Advanced Methodologies in Consumer Research

Consumer Trend Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seoul, South Korea

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Food Science View 3 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in South Korea

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Letter of Recommendation

Counselor Reference

Official Highschool Transcript and Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of Both Parents' Passport

Official Document Indication parent-child relationship between the applicant and his or her parents

Financial Certification

Portfolio, Records of Achievement

Proof of Language Proficiency

Agreement for Verification of Academic Record

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

2442000 KRW / year

≈ 2442000 KRW / year

Living costs

Seoul

South Korea

1853935 - 1761654 KRW / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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