SNU International Summer Program (ISP) Faculty
More than anything, our focus is to bring the highest quality of education that meets the Seoul National University standards and prestige. SNU International Summer Program (ISP) faculty is comprised of dedicated team, mostly of SNU professors and selected distinguished visiting professors. Our professors are the top experts in their respective fields, distinguished themselves in both academics as well as professional careers outside of the university setting which enable them to bring new and fresh insights to the course.

SNU International Summer Program (ISP) 2026 Course Offerings
What courses are offered?
Over 40 regular and internship courses taught in English
- •All courses are taught in English.
- •All courses are open to both SNU and international students.
- •Courses are either 2(30 hours) or 3 credits(45hours). Most of our courses are 3 credits, unless stated otherwise in the course description or syllabus.
- •Unless otherwise stated, courses are for current undergraduates, but depending on the academic backgrounds and study purpose, undergraduate students may take graduate courses, and vice versa.
- •Unless otherwise stated, courses are graded on an A-F scale (letter grades).
- •Please check thoroughly whether the course is given a letter grade or a S(atisfactory)/U(nsatisfactory) grade(which is equivalent to a pass/non pass grade) since S/U grades are not interchangeable to letter grades and vice versa.
- •Course dates will vary by instructor within the program dates.
- •The list of courses and course contents are subject to change, and any changes will be immediately updated on the Notice Board.
- •Courses with less than 7 students enrolled will be cancelled.
- •The Korean language course will be divided into different levels based on a level test conducted on the first day of class.
- ※ Please note that Type A, B, and C in 'courses' refer to different class schedules: Type A: ( Mon-Thur, 9AM-12PM) Type B: (Mon-Thur, 1PM-4PM) Type C: (Mon-Thur, 4PM-7PM)
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Humanities
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Communication between Cultures* 문화 간 커뮤니케이션정묘정Syllabus
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Scandinavian History, Society, and Culture* 스칸디나비아의 역사, 사회 그리고 문화Robert Zola Christensen
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Stars in East Asian Film and Media* 동아시아 영화 미디어와 스타손이레
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Vietnam in War and Peace: 1945~present* 베트남의 전쟁과 평화: 1945~현재Martin GrossheimSyllabus
Social Sciences
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Climate and Development: Understanding Global Inequality in a Changing Environment* 기후와 개발: 변화하는 환경 속 글로벌 불평등 의 이해Jin-ho ChungSyllabus
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Digital Media and Health* 디지털 미디어와 건강한정엽Syllabus
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Foreign Policy: Decision Making and Implementation in Korea* 외교정책: 한국에서의 의사결정 및 집행허욱Syllabus
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Global Comparative Politics* 글로벌 비교정치학Jorg Michael DostalSyllabus
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Global South in International Relations* 국제 관계에서의 글로벌 사우스Sandip Kumar MishraSyllabus
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History and Politics of International Organisations* 국제 기구의 역사와 정치Albert Sanghoon ParkSyllabus
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International Space Law and Space Economy* 국제 우주법과 우주 경제GÜNEŞ ÜNÜVARSyllabus
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Introduction to Causal Inference for Social and Natural Sciences* 사회·자연과학을 위한 인과추론 입문Eduardo FéSyllabus
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Introduction to Political Science* 정치학 입문Anders UhlinSyllabus
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Navigating Self, Identity, and Digital Interfaces* 자아, 정체성, 디지털 인터페이스의 탐색이종은Syllabus
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Public Policy Analysis* 공공정책 분석John BoswellSyllabus
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Social Problems* 사회문제ANGIE Y. CHUNGSyllabus
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The Modern Middle East: Politics, Society, and Economy* 현대 중동: 정치, 사회, 경제ANAS IQTAITSyllabus
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Understanding International Development Cooperation* 국제개발협력의 이해김태균Syllabus
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Urban Planning – Historical and International Approach* 도시계획론-역사적 및 국제적 접근손정원Syllabus
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Youth and Generations in a Global World* 글로벌 시대의 청년과 세대Vincenzo Cicchelli, Sylvie OctobreSyllabus
Business & Economics
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AI in Finance* 인공지능과 계산금융Kiseop LeeSyllabus
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Basic International Finance: Real-World Applications* 초급 국제금융론: 현실 적용과 주요 사례김성룡Syllabus
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Business Communication for Global Careers* 국제적 직무를 위한 비즈니스 커뮤니케이션Esther H. RaSyllabus
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Circular Economy and Life Cycle Management* 순환경제와 전과정 환경경영Jun-Ki ChoiSyllabus
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Climate Finance* 기후 금융Giota PapadimitriSyllabus
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Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice* 기업재무: 이론과 실무Jose OlmoSyllabus
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Economics of the Digital Age* 디지털 시대의 경제학Yves GueronSyllabus
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Empirical Economics* 실증경제학김봉근Syllabus
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Financial Management* 재무관리이종섭Syllabus
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Innovation-Driven Startup and Venture Development* 혁신 중심 스타트업 및 벤처 개발Jungho KimSyllabus
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Introduction to Game Theory* 게임이론 입문Dmitry ShapiroSyllabus
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Introduction to Management* 경영학개론장정주Syllabus
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Introduction to Stocks, Bonds, Derivatives* 주식, 채권, 파생상품의 기초최재원Syllabus
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K-Corporations, Global Culture, and Economy: An Economic Sociology Perspective* K-기업과 국제문화의 경제사회학Gru HanSyllabus
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Organizational Behavior* 조직행동론김수열Syllabus
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Python for Data-Driven Business and Economics* 데이터 기반 경영·경제를 위한 파이썬Grega SmrkoljSyllabus
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Strategic Entrepreneurship* 전략적 기업가정신Jung H. KwonSyllabus
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The Digital Marketing Communications* 디지털 마케팅 커뮤니케이션Kirk DoddsSyllabus
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The Great Disruption: How Blockchain is Rewriting Financial Rules* 대전환: 블록체인이 금융 규칙을 재정의하는 방법JANSON CALAMARO NathalieSyllabus
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Understanding Global Competitiveness of Korean Companies* 한국 기업 경쟁력의 이해박선현, 이준만Syllabus
Engineering, Natural Sciences and AI
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Business AI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Strategic Impact* 비즈니스 인공지능: 머신러닝과 생성형 AI의 전략적 활용Choi SukwoongSyllabus
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First Steps in Programming a Humanoid AI Robot* 휴머노이드 인공지능 로봇 프로그래밍 입문TBASyllabus
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Introduction to Computer Science* 컴퓨터과학 입문김태환Syllabus
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Introductory Modern Physics* 현대물리학 입문Stephen AshworthSyllabus
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Understanding of Machine Learning* 기계학습의 이해Karacs KristófSyllabus
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Water, Rocks, Climate: How Fluids Shape Earth from Pores to Planets* 물, 암석, 기후: 유체가 그리는 지구의 이야기강경철Syllabus
Psychology & Education
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Critical Issues of Korean Education* 한국교육의 주요 쟁점유성상Syllabus
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Development of Young Children* 영유아발달서지연Syllabus
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Family Relations* 가족관계Seonghee HongSyllabus
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Foundation of Learning Sciences* 학습과학 기초Jesse HaSyllabus
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Global Understanding of Multicultural Families* 다문화가족과 글로벌이슈Soyoung LeeSyllabus
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Introduction to Clinical Psychology* 임상심리학 개론Oliver J. MasonSyllabus
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Introduction to Psychology* 심리학 개론Sowon HahnSyllabus
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Psychology and Law* 심리학과 법박재현Syllabus
Arts and Media
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Design Thinking* 사고 디자인하기나승규Syllabus
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MEDIA ARTS AND THEORY* 미디어 예술과 이론PHILLIP BALDWINSyllabus
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Metal Casting Workshop: Jewelry and Small Object Making* 금속주조의 기초: 장신구 및 소품 제작김효진Syllabus
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Social Media Storytelling* 소셜미디어 스토리텔링Marina DmukhovskayaSyllabus
Health & Life Sciences
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Aerobiology: The Study of Life in the Air* 공기 중의 생명 연구Naomichi YamamotoSyllabus
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Exercise and Diet for Weight Management* 체중 관리를 위한 운동과 식단Lee SukhoSyllabus
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Introduction of Future Healthcare서종모Syllabus
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Introduction to Health Humanities* 건강 인문학 개론Michael GillSyllabus
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New Media and Health* 뉴미디어와 건강Krishnan, ArchanaSyllabus
K-culture & Korean Studies
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Buddhism and Korean Culture* 불교와 한국문화김성욱Syllabus
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CASES OF KOREAN WAVE (HALLYU)SANGCHEOL SONGSyllabus
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Exploring Sociocultural Issues in Korean Contexts through Graphic Novels* 그래픽 소설을 통한 한국적 맥락의 도전적인 사회문화적 문제 탐구Sonya MartinSyllabus
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Hallyu and Korean Media Culture* 한류와 한국의 미디어문화홍석경Syllabus
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Korean Art and Asian Painting* 한국미술과 동양회화기민정Syllabus
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Korean Art and Terracotta Sculpture* 한국미술과 점토조각정나영Syllabus
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Korean Language 1~5* 한국어 1~5 You will be divided based on your level of profficiency황선엽 외Syllabus
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Transnational Korean Media and Popular Culture* 초국가적 한국 미디어와 대중문화Benjamin M. HanSyllabus
