Transdisciplinary & Advanced Innovations Course
Dean and Director’s Message
We aim to build an industry-academia network that drives innovation in advanced science and technology by sharing our educational innovation platform.
As an “intellectual community pioneering the future,” Seoul National University has combined its academic excellence and creative spirit with undergraduate education. In March 2024, the School of Transdisciplinary Innovations was established, offering five majors: Digital Healthcare, Integrative Data Science, Sustainable Technology, Intelligent Semiconductor System, and Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences. The school seeks to educate future leaders capable of creating new values within the innovative knowledge ecosystem of the digital transformation era.
The School of Transdisciplinary Innovations’ pioneering educational platform is offered not only to our students, who will shape the future, but also shared with experts currently leading industries and institutions across various fields. We aim to establish a collaborative network that drives innovation in advanced science and technology.
The newly launched Transdisciplinary Advanced Innovation Course (TAIC) provides opportunities to learn from Korea’s top faculty and engage with leaders from diverse fields, preparing participants to lead innovation in the digital era. TAIC fosters a dynamic collaborative network built on creative academic integration, contributing to the advancement of Korea’s science, technology, and industry.
Professor and Dean of the School of Transdisciplinary Innovations
Junho Song
We are committed to giving today’s leaders in advanced industries the chance to recharge and take the next leap forward.
In a rapidly changing technological landscape, competitiveness ultimately depends on securing and cultivating professionals.
At Seoul National University, the newly established School of Transdisciplinary Innovations is dedicated not only to training the next generation who will drive the future of Korea’s advanced industries, but also to supporting today’s industry leaders with the education, insights, and networks they need. To achieve this, we have launched the Transdisciplinary Advanced Innovation Course (TAIC)—a program designed to provide advanced industry leaders with meaningful opportunities for renewal, growth, and collaboration.
Professor and Director of the School of Transdisciplinary Innovations TAIC
Chan Lee
Program Overview
Our Mission
The School of Transdisciplinary Innovations at Seoul National University established the Transdisciplinary Advanced Innovation Course (TAIC) to strengthen the foundation of Korea’s advanced industries. By integrating diverse fields of study, fostering collaboration across sectors, and building strong professional networks, TAIC aims to cultivate leaders who can tackle society’s challenges with creativity and open new frontiers.
- Practical knowledge and theory
- Transdisciplinary education
- Tailored networking opportunities
- Advanced expertise in science and technology
- Creative and pioneering leadership
TAIC offers a distinguished curriculum tailored to the needs of our time. Its courses range from cutting-edge AI subjects to technologies for infectious disease prevention and treatment, as well as healthcare design for an era of longevity, providing the essential, in-depth education needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
- Future Directions in Innovative Drug Development
- Leadership and Transdisciplinary Innovation
- Technological Innovation: Korea a Decade from Now
- Creativity as a Core Strategy in the Digital Transformation Era
- Public Data and Big Data Analytics
- Smart Farming Strategies in the Age of AI
- Big Data Insights into Korea’s Demographic Shifts
- Expanding Horizons through Synesthetic Art
- Designing Healthcare for the 100-Year Life
- The Rise of K-Food Tech and K-Culture
- Strategies for Managing Chronic Fatigue, Obesity, and Stress
- Mental Healthcare in the Digital Transformation Era
- Youth and Demographics: Addressing Social Challenges in the Digital Age
- Looking to the Future through the Legacy of Korean History
- Corporate Restructuring in the Digital Transformation Era: Opportunities and Dilemmas
- Reimagining the Humanities in the Digital Age
Course Overview
- Total Instruction Hours
- 88 hours
- Duration
- 16 weeks (24 lectures)
- Faculty
- Professors from SNUTI and other colleges within SNU, Senior policymakers from the public sector, Directors of national and private research institutes, Leading experts from various fields with professional experience
- Schedule
- Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (including dinner)
- Location
- Hoam Faculty House or lecture rooms at SNUTI (Bldg 18)
Key Activities
- Orientation and Opening Ceremony The orientation fosters unity among participants, introduces the program’s objectives, and provides guidance for a successful course experience. Participants will introduce themselves and their affiliations, share personal goals, and gain a deeper understanding of the TAIC program. The orientation is an essential first step in fully engaging with the course.
- Business Modeling Report Presentation (Completion Requirement) Participants form groups of 5–6 and select a research topic related to transdisciplinary innovation based on their academic or professional background. Under faculty guidance, each group prepares a brief report and presents it to peers and instructors for evaluation.
- Domestic and International Study Programs TAIC offers study programs both in Korea and abroad to help participants develop leadership skills in the digital era. These programs broaden perspectives and introduce global transdisciplinary paradigms, promoting the growth of both individuals and the nation.
- TAIC and SNU Alumni Activities After completing the program, participants join a network of over 1,800 TAIC alumni through the SNU alumni association. Alumni engage as informed opinion leaders, participate in social service initiatives, and build connections through events such as golf and hiking, enhancing both social and intellectual capital.
Program Benefits
- Certificate of Completion awarded by the President of Seoul National University
- Alumni membership with the Seoul National University Alumni Association
- Connection with a network of over 1,800 TAIC alumni, offering extensive professional opportunities
- Opportunities for consultation with faculty from the School of Transdisciplinary Innovations on management strategies
- Access to seminars, forums, and events hosted by Seoul National University and its alumni association
