Sogang University to Offer New Course on Empathic Leadership in the AI Era

Sogang University's Mentoring Center is set to introduce a new undergraduate business major course, 'Empathic Leadership in the AI Era,' beginning in the fall 2026 semester. The course aims to cultivate future leaders equipped with the understanding and empathy crucial for navigating the complexities of the artificial intelligence era.

The curriculum will be led by seasoned mentors from various fields, including CEOs, former government officials, and academic experts. They will share their insights on the core competencies required for leadership in an AI-driven world, focusing on the importance of human understanding and empathetic approaches. Students will learn how to foster these qualities to become effective leaders in the evolving societal landscape.

A special lecture on 'Management Leadership' by Seo Jung-jin, Chairman of Celltrion, is scheduled for November 4th. This session will be open to the public, offering a unique opportunity for broader engagement. Park Young-sun, former Minister of SMEs and Startups and head of the Mentoring Center, expressed his hope that the course would empower young individuals with the necessary skills to adapt proactively to the changes brought about by the digital age.

This new course follows the center's previous success with an undergraduate elective titled 'Empathy Era, Future Given by Experience' in the past semester. That course highlighted key technological trends, including AI and semiconductors. Established in 2024, the Mentoring Center operates with the support of 100 expert members and has hosted ten special lectures featuring prominent figures such as former Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong and former Constitutional Court Justice Moon Hyung-bae.

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Through lectures from leaders with practical experience in various fields, we hope that the younger generation can cultivate the capabilities needed in the AI era and grow into talent that actively responds to changes in the digital age.