Pukyong National University is preparing to fully implement its modular track curriculum for the 2027 academic year.
The modular track is a student-centered educational program that organizes courses into modules based on similar academic themes and educational characteristics, aligning them with students' career goals and industry job demands.
Currently, this system is being piloted in 11 departments, including International Development Cooperation, Microbiology, and Smart Mobility Engineering, and will be expanded to all departments next year.
In response to concerns about potential confusion due to the short preparation period, the university's Educational Innovation Office stated that it has established comprehensive administrative and institutional measures.
Kim Bo-ram, an official at the Educational Innovation Office, said, "We have already completed the construction of the course registration system to address issues identified during last year's pilot program," adding that a comprehensive development manual and guide videos for faculty will be distributed in August.
To enhance student accessibility, a dedicated information page for the modular track is also being developed on the university's internal network, 'Pukyong Eye.' The university has conducted four on-site briefings for each college since March and plans to hold an additional briefing on August 13 to improve understanding of the system.
The pipeline for nurturing research talent from undergraduate to graduate studies will also be strengthened. The Smart Mobility Engineering department, which is part of the pilot program, has previously developed a 'graduate linkage' track alongside advanced and industry-linked tracks.
In line with this, the university is discussing amendments to its regulations to increase the limit on prerequisite credits for graduate courses from 6 to 9. Additionally, practical courses for graduate students will be included in the undergraduate linkage track to allow for credit recognition, with inter-departmental discussions underway.
Furthermore, to match industry job demands, the design of industry-linked education is being enhanced. The university has conducted in-depth surveys of family companies and businesses where alumni are employed, as well as internal and external environmental analyses by professional consulting firms, to incorporate essential competencies into the pilot department curriculum.
On July 29, Pukyong National University held a 'Modular Track Curriculum Promotion Monitoring Group Results Report Meeting' at Dongwon Hall, discussing student-centered operational strategies. The diverse feedback collected from student supporters (CICA) and the monitoring group will be actively reflected in the curriculum revisions and the development of career roadmaps for each major for the 2027 academic year.
Won Yong-seon, head of the Educational Innovation Office, stated, "We will continuously incorporate the diverse opinions of educational consumers to create a curriculum that allows students to design their own career paths and grow."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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