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Application for AJOU CORE courses for Fall 2026
- 2026-08-06
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[Graduate School] Application for AJOU CORE Courses (Fall 2026)
The Graduate School 「Common」 Curriculum (AJOU CORE:Ajou Curriculum for Open, Research-driven Education) is designed to systematically strengthen the fundamental competencies required for graduate-level research. The curriculum consists ofFundamental Competency, Interdisciplinary Competency, and Research Competency courses.
1. How to apply: AIMS Portal → Academic Services → Course Registration → Graduate School → Department:[Common]
※ Classroom assignments listed in the course schedule are subject to change. If any changes occur, registered students will be notified individually by email.
2. Registration for「 Introduction to Graduate Research(대학원연구입문)」
※ Important Notes for Fall 2026 ※
- When registering for「 Introduction to Graduate Research」, students must select the appropriate course section:
(1) Course No. 01200: Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Medicine
(2) Course No. 01201: Humanities and Social Sciences - The course is mandatory for all students newly admitted or transferred from the 2026 academic year onward, as it is one of the eligibility requirements for thesis submission.
- Students who entered Ajou University asMaster's students in or after 2026, graduated, and were subsequently admitted to anAjou doctoral programarenot requiredto complete「Introduction to Graduate Research」again.
- Students registering for 「Introduction to Graduate Research」(Required Major, 1 credit) may register forup to 13 creditsin total, including this course.
※ Students Required to Complete「Introduction to Graduate Research」
- Students who entered Ajou University asMaster's students before 2026, graduated, and were newly admitted to anAjou doctoral program in or after 2026.
- Students admitted to anAjou doctoral programafter completing aMaster's degree at another university.
- Students newly admitted to anIntegrated Master's–Doctoral Programin or after2026(must complete the courseonceduring their program).
| Category | Master's | Doctoral | Integrated Master's-Doctoral |
| Newly admitted or transferred before 2026 | X | X | X |
| Newly admitted or transferred from 2026 onward (Graduated from Ajou and re-admitted) | O | △ | O |
| Newly admitted or transferredfrom another university | O | O | O |
△ Not required only for students who completed「Introduction to Graduate Research」during their Ajou Master's program before entering the Ajou doctoral program.
※ Departments Offering Substitute Courses
- Students in the following departments may fulfill the「Introduction to Graduate Research」requirement by successfully completing the designated substitute course offered by their department.
※ Please contact your department directly regarding course availability.
| No | Department | Substitute Courses | Course type | Credit/Hour |
| 1 | Intelligence Semiconductor Engineering | 「Introduction to Intelligence Semiconductor」 | 전선 | 3/3 |
| 2 | Sociology | 「Research Methods」 | 전선 | 3/3 |
3. AJOU CORE Course Overview (Fall 2026)
- Except for「대학원연구입문」,all AJOU CORE courses are elective. Although they arenot mandatory, students are strongly encouraged to take courses relevant to their academic and research interests.
- For courses offered by individual departments under theInterdisciplinary CompetencyandResearch Competencycategories, please contact the offering department regarding availability for the semester.
| 핵심역량 | Courses | Department | Course type | Credits | Hours | Remark |
| 기초역량 (3개) | Introduction to Graduate Research | Graduate School (Common) | 전필 | 1 | 1 | Offered every semester (A–F) ※ Mandatory for students admitted from 2026 onward |
| Scientific Writing in English | Graduate School (Common) | 전선 | 2 | 2 | Offered every Spring semester (A–F) | |
| Academic Writing in Korean | Graduate School (Common) | 전선 | 2 | 2 | Offered every semester (A–F) ※ Fields of Humanities/Business/Social Science only | |
| 융복합역량 (28개) | Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing Practices | Graduate School (Common) | 전선 | 3 | 3 | Offered every Fall semester (A–F) ※ Intelligent Semiconductor Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering majorsshould not take the course |
| Introduction to Deep Tech Entrepreneurship | Graduate School (Common) | 전선 | 3 | 3 | Offered every semester (A–F) | |
| A-DeepTech Venture Lab | Graduate School (Common) | 전선 | 3 | 3 | Newly offered in Fall 2026 (A–F) | |
| Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence Policy | Science and Technology Policy | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Supermassive AI, Digital Platform Revolution | Science and Technology Policy | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Introduction to AI convergence practice | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Human Centered Artificial Intelligence | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Deep Learning Theory and Practice | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Advanced Artificial Intelligence | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Advanced machine learning | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Advanced Computer Vision | Computer Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Data Statistics | Artificial Intelligence | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming for AI & Data Processing | Artificial Intelligence | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Natural Language Processing | Artificial Intelligence | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Understanding Big Data and Its Application | 국방디지털융합학과 | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 국방디지털융합학과 | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DX Management Information Systems | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전필 | 3 | 3 | ||
| DX Theories of Innovation | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Data Analytics and Application | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Machine Learning: Methods and Applications | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Social Media Analytics | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Text Mining and Analytics | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Financial Big Data Analysis | Financial Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Applied machine learning | Financial Engineering | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Digital measurement and Quantitative methodology | Psychology | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis Seminar | Psychology | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Big Data in Social Psychology | Psychology | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Ethical and Anthropological Inquiry into AI | Sociology | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 연구역량 (10개) | Business Statistics | Business Admistration | 전필 | 3 | 3 | |
| Business Research Methodology | Business Admistration | 전필 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MIS Research Methodology | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전필 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Statistical Methods for MIS research | Business Analytics and Information Systems | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychoanalytic Research Methodology | Digital Humanities | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Translation and Interpretation Research Methodology | English Language and Literature | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Research Methods | Sociology | 전필 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Systematic Review | Nursing | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Methods in Survey Research | Nursing | 전선 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Seminar in Visual, Sensory Research Methods | Transnational Visual Studies | 전필 | 3 | 3 |