Honors Program Overview

The Honors Program is a specialized educational program introduced in 2012, designed to provide a structured curriculum for a select group of outstanding undergraduate students aiming for careers in finance or advanced studies in economics. The program is managed under the guidance of faculty advisors from various fields, with numerous courses developed and taught by economics faculty members specifically tailored for Honors Program participants.

Objectives

To achieve educational effectiveness: By selecting and managing outstanding students from the early stages of their undergraduate studies to ensure they reach their career goals by graduation.
To enhance the prestige of Sogang University’s economics program: By providing exceptional education to a small group of outstanding students.
To offer diverse learning tracks in economics: Catering to various academic and career interests.
To create a ripple effect: Inspiring other capable students who are not part of the program to emulate its curriculum and study rigorously.
To attract high-caliber incoming students: Through the provision of an excellent academic curriculum.

Program Focus Areas

The Honors Program operates in two primary areas:

Theoretical Economics: Designed for students preparing for graduate studies or pursuing further academic research domestically or abroad.
Financial Economics: Tailored for students targeting careers in financial institutions such as PB (Private Banking) and IB (Investment Banking), as well as consulting firms.

Impact

In addition to directly benefiting participating students, the Honors Program has had a significant positive impact through:

The overall improvement of the quality of related core and elective courses.
Encouraging other students to emulate the program’s curriculum, thereby fostering a culture of academic excellence.

This dual effect ensures that the program contributes not only to the individual success of its participants but also to the broader academic environment.