The program, titled "Master's in Digital Economy TVET," will commence in January 2027. This marks the first formal degree program established by ITCILO in partnership with overseas higher education institutions, aiming to share the Korean vocational training model and digital education experiences with the international community.
The master's program will be conducted over one year, with an initial cohort of 30 students, including five from South Korea. Graduates will receive a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from KOREATECH, which will also bear ITCILO's certification.
The first round of student applications will be open until June 30. The program will be taught entirely in English and is targeted at vocational training instructors, education administrators, policymakers in labor and employment, and workforce development experts.
The curriculum will utilize a hybrid model combining online learning, intensive domestic training, and a capstone project. Participants will study vocational training policies, digital transformation, and labor market changes through ITCILO's digital learning platform before attending in-person training at KOREATECH. They will then engage in projects or practical research focused on vocational training issues in their respective countries.
Key topics in the curriculum will include the TVET system and digital transformation, digital pedagogy, labor market information analysis, the use of educational technology, and TVET governance and policy. Notably, the program will incorporate generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as both educational subjects and practical teaching tools to enhance the applicability of vocational training.
In-person training will take place at KOREATECH's campus in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. Participants will experience virtual laboratories and simulation-based training environments, as well as visit domestic vocational training institutions and industrial sites to observe the Korean vocational training system firsthand.
Through this program, participants will seek to improve their countries' vocational training policies and education systems while developing models for vocational training that respond to digital transformation.
KOREATECH President Yoo Gil-sang stated, "Korea has developed a vocational competency development system that closely links industry and education. I hope this program will combine KOREATECH's educational capabilities with ILO's international network to cultivate talents who will lead vocational training innovation in their countries."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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