The Korean railways industry has established itself as a leading player in the global market. Key factors that enhance the global standing of Korean railways industry include the advanced technology of H/W and S/W, strong nationwide infrastructure and proven experiences of operation. On-going investment based on the government support and strong education systems are also significant resources to expand the national technology export and global project partnerships.
The College of Railroad of Woosong is one of the top railways-related education institute with its specialized programs, state-of-the-art facilities and robust research capability. The college is composed of 7 Korean-taught programs and the one English-taught program, Global Railroad, which is the only 100% English-taught railway related bachelor program in Korea. The highly renowned practical curriculum and International faculties of the department are aiming to cultivate
Industry professionals with high level of knowledge and technical skills Global leaders with capabilities and experiences in railroad market Versatile human resources with expertise in the age of IR 4.0
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Extra Notes
The curriculum of the Global Railroad Department aims to cultivate industrial talents that combine theory and practice required by modern society. To achieve this, we pursue continuous evolution and development of the educational programs, aggressive investment on ongoing research and development and extensive partnership network in the academic/business area. Through the convergent, flexible and practical educational system of Woosong University, future experts equipped with the ability to traverse academia and industry are preparing for the age of Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Year
Major Courses
1st Year
Modern railways, Physics, Freshmen Seminar Fundamentals of Railways system, Calculus, General Management
2nd Year
Statistics, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Introduction to ODA Principles of Global Railways Management, FIDICs, Engineering of Railway Structure
3nd Year
Entrepreneurship for Railways, International logistics, ODA Practice Railway Electrical Traction System, Advanced English practice, Railway Safety Mgt.
4th Year
Overseas Railway project, Public Private partnership, Railway Engineering, Global business Strategy, Global Region Study, Smart Railway Technology