What is the LG Electronics Smart Convergence Training Track?
This program selects industry-sponsored students who wish to pursue a master's degree in IoT, AI, robotics, or autonomous driving, and offers employment at LG Electronics after they earn their degree.
Third- and fourth-year students and graduates of Sogang University’s Computer Science and Engineering who wish to enter its Graduate Schools
GPA
3.4 or higher (on a 4.5 scale, cumulative GPA through the previous semester)
Language
Not required at the application stage (a language test will be conducted during the interview)
Military Service
Applicants who have completed or are exempt from military service and have no restrictions on overseas travel
Selection Criteria
Applicants planning to pursue a master's degree (doctoral applicants are not accepted) Academics students must be in their third year or above Double majors may apply
Benefits
Employment at LG Electronics after graduation
LG Electronics industry scholarships for bachelor's and master's students
LG Electronics internships during academic breaks (varies by division)
Overview of the Sogang-Samsung Electronics Semiconductor Track
SSES: Sogang-Samsung Education for Semiconductor
Agreement Period
Period specified in the agreement
Purpose
To secure outstanding bachelor's- and master's-level talent in semiconductor design, process and devices, and software for Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) division
The program cultivates talent in semiconductor design, process/devices, and software through participating laboratories in the Departments of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry, including laboratories participating in Samsung industry-academia projects, and supports their employment in Samsung Electronics’ DS (Device Solutions) division.
Selected undergraduate and master's scholarship students may continue to advanced degree programs in the relevant graduate departments at Sogang University . Selection is conducted through the prescribed review and procedures within the annual talent-development quota set by Samsung Electronics.
In consultation with the academic advisor, qualified Samsung Electronics researchers may co-supervise theses through close industry-academia collaboration, enhancing the quality of research education for track scholarship students.
Recruitment is conducted twice a year—in the first half (March-May) and second half (September-November). Selection includes an internal document screening, Samsung Electronics’ online application, GSAT or SW assessment, interview, final acceptance, and medical examination. Successful candidates and detailed schedules are announced separately for each stage.
Overview of the Hyundai MOBIS Mobility SW Employment-Linked Track
Sogang University and Hyundai MOBIS have established the SW Employment-Linked Track within the University's School of Engineering to develop highly qualified engineers for the future of mobility software.
Category
Details
Eligibility
Third- and fourth-year Sogang University students, whether currently enrolled or on leave of absence (enrolled students in their 5th to 7th semester according to their official transcript, or students on leave returning for their 6th to 8th semester)
Open to students in the majors below, students in the corresponding interdepartmental majors, and students who have completed - or expect to complete - one of the micro-majors · Majors: Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (double majors included) · Interdepartmental majors: Convergence Software, Big Data Science, Artificial Intelligence · Micro-majors: RF/THz Engineering, AI Communications, Signal Processing, AI Information Processing
Cohort Size
5 students per year
Selection
July and December
Benefits
A research position at the Hyundai MOBIS Research Institute upon graduation Full waiver of admission and tuition fees Research and living expense support A laptop An internship at the Hyundai MOBIS Research Institute Support for continuing to a linked master's program (for interested students, subject to separate review)
Course Requirements
Students whose major is not Computer Science and Engineering, and students taking a micro-major, must complete the elective courses that the Hyundai MOBIS Track designates for their major before they graduate.
Download course requirements by major
Track Process
Participating Faculty
Department
Faculty
Electronic Engineering
Seokju Kang, Kyunghwan Kim, Youngrok Kim, Changju Nam, Hyungmin Park, Jinwook Bum, Jaewoo So, Yangmo Yoo, Kwangseok Yoon
Computer Science and Engineering
Youngjae Kim, Jongho Nang, Sungyong Park, Unsang Park, Jungmin So, Hyukjun Lee, Sungwon Jung, Junsuk Choe
