Korea Cyber University Recruits Special Professor Kim Chang-ki for Graduate School of Business Administration

Korea Cyber University has announced the appointment of Professor Kim Chang-ki from Korea University's Business School as a special professor at its Graduate School of Business Administration, effective for the second semester of the 2026 academic year. Professor Kim, a leading researcher in financial engineering, actuarial science, and risk management, brings a wealth of experience from both academia and industry.

Professor Kim holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Seoul National University and Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Actuarial Science and Financial Engineering from the University of Iowa. His professional background includes practical experience in actuarial and risk management at Samsung Life Insurance. He has also held visiting positions at the University of Texas at Austin and served as an assistant professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia before joining Korea University.

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I want to contribute to realizing an educational model that jointly contemplates and solves the actual problems faced by working professionals.

With over 60 published papers in domestic and international journals, Professor Kim's research spans diverse areas including finance, insurance, ESG, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. He is particularly focused on the evolving landscape of future finance, including AI in finance, digital risk management, and ESG-based corporate management.

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The goal of the 'AI and Finance' course is to understand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and learn how AI is utilized in the financial field.

In his new role, Professor Kim plans to teach a course on "AI and Finance," aiming to equip students with an understanding of AI's fundamental concepts and its practical applications in the financial sector. The curriculum will explore AI technologies like machine learning, big data, robo-advisors, credit scoring, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading, examining their principles and impact on the financial industry. Ethical considerations surrounding AI in finance and future industry outlooks will also be discussed.

Korea Cyber University's graduate programs are undergoing a transformation to meet the demands of the modern professional. The Graduate School of Business Administration is introducing an "AX (AI Transformation)" curriculum, blending traditional business education with AI and data analytics. The university aims to foster "convergence research talents" capable of supporting swift and rational decision-making in complex organizational and societal issues through integrated AI and big data research and practical training. The goal is to produce professionals who can contribute to solving societal problems by combining data-driven analytical skills with research and practical capabilities.

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In an era where AI and data-based decision-making determine corporate competitiveness, we will provide insights that can be immediately utilized in the field through education that combines theory and practice.