Major Overview
Seoul National University’s Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship is Korea’s first academic degree program in entrepreneurship.
The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process and to foster an entrepreneurial mindset.
Entrepreneurship is not simply about making a profit. It is a distinctive approach to solving the challenges of our time―taking positive action to address everyday problems by transforming them into market opportunities.
This philosophy lies at the heart of the educational mission of the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship.
Korea’s First Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship, Established in Spring 2014
Participating departments- Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration
- Department of Philosophy, College of Humanities
- Department of Food and Animal Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering
- Department of Digital Healthcare, Integrative Data Science, Sustainable Technology, Intelligent Semiconductor System, Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Transdisciplinary Innovations
- School of Transdisciplinary Innovations (Majors: Digital Healthcare, Integrative Data Science, Sustainable Technology, Intelligent Semiconductor System, Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
Student Profile
Enrollment by College, Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship 132 students currently enrolled, as of May 2026
Key Milestones
- Mar. 2013Established the committee for the creation of the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship
- Dec. 2013Established Korea’s first undergraduate Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship
- Mar. 2014Admitted the first cohort of students to the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship
- Sep. 2014Launched the SNU Entrepreneurship Center
- Feb. 2015Entrepreneurship 2015 SNU Silicon Valley
- Feb. 2015Co-hosted the 1st Entrepreneurship Competition, Be the Rocket 2014
- May 2015Launched the Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Committee and Mentoring Group
- Jul. 2015Co-hosted an entrepreneurship competition, 2015 SNU Venture Competition (SNUVC)
- Feb. 2016Born Global Start-up 2015 in China
- Feb. 2016Graduated the first cohort of the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship
- Aug. 2016Operated SNU in Singapore 2016
- Jan. 2018Held an entrepreneurship development program, 2017 Startup Idea
- May 2020Operated Social Ventures on Network in partnership with Peking University and Hitotsubashi University
- Dec. 2020Held the entrepreneurship competition Startup Convention 2020
- Sep. 2021Operated Social Ventures on Network in partnership with Peking University and Hitotsubashi University
- Nov. 2022Held the entrepreneurship competition Startup Convention 2021, sponsored by Krafton
- Mar. 2023Held the 1st SNUBIZ Startup Competition
- Mar. 2023Held a promotional event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship
Key Facts & Figures
3,084 billion
Cumulative Investment Raised
by Student Startups
by Student Startups
(As of May 2026)
4,507 students
Cumulative Program Participants
(Spring 2014？Fall 2025)
48 startups
Startups Founded
(Including Sole Proprietorships)
(Including Sole Proprietorships)
32 companies
Corporations Established
15 %
Startup Rate
(First Cohort to Present)
(First Cohort to Present)
32 %
Female Student Ratio
(Based on currently enrolled students, including Spring 2026 admissions)
(Based on currently enrolled students, including Spring 2026 admissions)
FAQ
Q1. Where should I submit my graduation thesis/report?
A1. Submit the completed graduation report directly to your academic advisor or email it to the TA via Softcopy.
Check the graduation report review committee announcement posted by your academic advisor (or supervising professor) on mySNU or through the undergraduate graduation application information.
Upload the completed graduation report file, Academic Ethics Compliance Pledge, and Similarity Check Report to the SNU eTL system.
Upload path: cba.snu.ac.kr → Education → Graduation Information (Undergraduate) → Graduation Report
Please note: Both steps 1 and 2―submission to your supervising professor and uploading the report―must be completed.
A1. Submit the completed graduation report directly to your academic advisor or email it to the TA via Softcopy.
Check the graduation report review committee announcement posted by your academic advisor (or supervising professor) on mySNU or through the undergraduate graduation application information.
Upload the completed graduation report file, Academic Ethics Compliance Pledge, and Similarity Check Report to the SNU eTL system.
Upload path: cba.snu.ac.kr → Education → Graduation Information (Undergraduate) → Graduation Report
Please note: Both steps 1 and 2―submission to your supervising professor and uploading the report―must be completed.
Q2. How do I apply for courses with enrollment quotas?
A2. For courses offered by the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship within the College of Business Administration, students may apply through the course registration website regardless of their major or whether the course is designated as a major elective or major requirement. Enrollment is subject to the instructor’s approval.
A2. For courses offered by the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship within the College of Business Administration, students may apply through the course registration website regardless of their major or whether the course is designated as a major elective or major requirement. Enrollment is subject to the instructor’s approval.
Q3. I took an Entrepreneurship course before entering the major. Can it still be counted toward my major requirements?
A3. Yes. Courses taken before entering the major may also be recognized toward the major requirements.
If the course is currently classified as a general elective on mySNU, submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed to an Entrepreneurship major course. You can then confirm the change with the College of Business Administration Academic Affairs Office (02-880-6908).
A3. Yes. Courses taken before entering the major may also be recognized toward the major requirements.
If the course is currently classified as a general elective on mySNU, submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed to an Entrepreneurship major course. You can then confirm the change with the College of Business Administration Academic Affairs Office (02-880-6908).
Q4. How do I request a correction to a course classification?
A4. If a course is incorrectly classified on mySNU, you may submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed.
Application path: mySNU → Academic Affairs → Classes/Grades → Grades → Course Classification Correction Request For assistance, contact the College of Business Administration Academic Affairs Office (02-880-6908).
Example: If Venture Startup Theory is listed as a general elective, submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed to a major requirement.
A4. If a course is incorrectly classified on mySNU, you may submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed.
Application path: mySNU → Academic Affairs → Classes/Grades → Grades → Course Classification Correction Request For assistance, contact the College of Business Administration Academic Affairs Office (02-880-6908).
Example: If Venture Startup Theory is listed as a general elective, submit a Course Classification Correction Request to have it changed to a major requirement.
Q5. If a course offered by another department is recognized as a major elective by the College of Business Administration, can it also be recognized as a major elective for the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship?
A5. Yes..
For example, if a course offered by the Department of Economics is recognized as a major elective for Business Administration majors, it may also be recognized as a major elective for the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship.
For inquiries regarding the curriculum and course requirements, please contact the SNU Entrepreneurship Center at cba.snu.ac.kr.
A5. Yes..
For example, if a course offered by the Department of Economics is recognized as a major elective for Business Administration majors, it may also be recognized as a major elective for the Interdisciplinary Major in Entrepreneurship.
For inquiries regarding the curriculum and course requirements, please contact the SNU Entrepreneurship Center at cba.snu.ac.kr.
Q6. Where should I submit my personal statement (startup plan)?
A6. Apply for the interdisciplinary major during the designated application period through the SNU portal:
my.snu.ac.kr or the mySNU mobile app → Academic/Administrative Services → Academic Changes/Multiple Majors → Applications → Major/Program Application Students apply directly online; no paper application is required.
Submit your personal statement (startup plan) through the College of Business Administration website. No paper application is required.
Startup Plan Submission: Admissions → Recruitment Notices → Admission Announcement
Please note that completing the application through mySNU without submitting the personal statement (startup plan) by the deadline will result in disqualification.
The personal statement is mandatory, while the startup plan attachment may be submitted optionally.
※ Important: The portal application and the submission of the startup plan/personal statement must both be completed.
A6. Apply for the interdisciplinary major during the designated application period through the SNU portal:
my.snu.ac.kr or the mySNU mobile app → Academic/Administrative Services → Academic Changes/Multiple Majors → Applications → Major/Program Application Students apply directly online; no paper application is required.
Submit your personal statement (startup plan) through the College of Business Administration website. No paper application is required.
Startup Plan Submission: Admissions → Recruitment Notices → Admission Announcement
Please note that completing the application through mySNU without submitting the personal statement (startup plan) by the deadline will result in disqualification.
The personal statement is mandatory, while the startup plan attachment may be submitted optionally.
※ Important: The portal application and the submission of the startup plan/personal statement must both be completed.
