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The nation's premier ICT convergence education hub
cultivating future-ready convergence talents who transcend boundaries and limitations

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Switching to
a path Unfamiliar yet thrilling

In modern society, there is a growing demand not only for specialists who excel in a single field, but also for integrative talents who can connect knowledge from different fields to create new technologies.

There is a significant shortage of convergence engineers capable of integrating other fields into the software sector, where demand has been rapidly increasing across various industries recently. The ICT Convergence Department is cultivating global leaders who meet the demands of the era through innovative education that integrates computing-based engineering with new fields such as media, culture, and design, keeping pace with the trends of our time.

Phase 1
The invention of the steam engine
Phase 2
Mass production based on electrical energy
Phase 3
Utilization of IT Technology
Phase 4
Accelerating Innovation through ICT Convergence Technology(Existing IT technology + manufacturing technology + telecommunications technology + big data + cloud + robotics technology...)

Hanyang University
The ERICA ICT Convergence DepartmentYou can grow into such
a talented individual.

lmagine the
Future
Pioneering a new world of future technology,
uncharted by anyone,
through my own imagination
Make the
Unthinkable
Realizing creative services and products through
convergence of media,
culture, design, and software
Prosper with
Innovation
Leading innovative convergence fields encompassing humanities,
social sciences, arts, and physical education

Educational Philosophy for Cultivating Future Talent

Thinker

Maker

Creator

Career Paths and Employment Fields for Media Technology Majors

Multimedia Planning and Production Field

  • Video and Content Production Specialist and Interactive Media Designer Target companies for employment : MBC, KBS, SBS, YTN, MBN, JTBC, TV조선, TVN, Channel A
  • Wearable smart device content developers and immersive virtual and augmented reality content creators Sconet Entertainment, Mover, Pocket Memory, Enfloid

Social media service
sector

  • Internet and Mobile Big Data Analysis and Expert Target companies for employment : MBC, KBS, SBS, WiseNet, Sololux, Daumsoft, Naver, Kakao, etc.
  • Internet, mobile, and social media-based viral marketer, advertising planner and producer, public relations specialist

Consumer Product Planning and Design Field

  • Mobile Device and IoT Software Designer
  • Smart Appliance and Smart Home System Developer

Ad Tech Service
Sector

  • Online and mobile marketing and advertising agency expert in planning, developing, and operating various advertising platforms
  • Online Advertising Effectiveness Research Company

Career Paths and Employment Fields for the Culture Technology Major

Game Planning/Production
Field

  • Game Designer, Game Sound Designer, Game Programmer Target companies for employment : MBC, KBS, SBS, YTN, MBN, JTBC, TV Chosun, TVN, Channel A
  • Game Development Producer and Mobile Game Content Developer Ncsoft, CJ E&M Games, Nexon, Com2uS, Smilegate, Netmarble, etc.

Music Production and Performance Planning/Production Field

  • Korean Wave Content Planning Agency / Performance and Recording Planning and Producer SM, JYP, YG
  • Sound Supervisor for Public and General Entertainment Broadcasters MBC, KBS, SBS, YTN, etc.
  • Content Promotion Agency and its affiliated organizations, musical performance producers CJ E&M

Wellness Service
Sector

  • Wellness service provider
  • Wearable Smart Device Developer Invidy, Wise Wellness, Univera, Medison, GTG Wellness, etc.

Other individual
fields

  • Mobile Content Developer, Video Content Production Specialist, Digital Content Planner, Esports Specialist, Cultural Planner, VR/AR Content and Device Developer, Digital Art Performance Planner and Developer

Design Technology Major Career and Employment Fields

Consumer Product Planning and Design Field

  • Mobile Device and IoT Software Designer Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics Mobile Division, Hyundai, Kia Mobis
  • Smart Appliance and Smart Home System Developer Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics Home Appliance Division, Woongjin Coway, Persys

UI/UX Professional Consulting Field

  • UI/UX Designer Target companies for employment: NHN, UX Lab, PXD, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance Division, Samsung Design Institute, U2 Systems, Imeva, Nexon, Daum Kakao, Samsung SDS, LG CNS, iRiver
  • Designer of Autonomous Vehicle Interface and Driving Environment Systems Target companies for employment: Hyundai Kia Namyang Research Institute, Hyundai Mobis, Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics

Wellness Service
Sector

  • Wellness service provider
  • Wearable Smart Device Developer Invidy, Wise Wellness, Univera, Medison, GTG Wellness, etc.

Other individual
fields

  • Electronic product development engineer, product designer, robot interaction design specialist, electronic medical device development engineer, ubiquitous technology specialist, etc.

How do students study at Hanyang University ERICA's Department of ICT Convergence?

Educational Methods for Cultivating Creativity

  • Student-Led Problem-Solving-Centered Curriculum Implementation (IC-PBL : Industry Coupled - Problem Based Learning)
  • Coding-centered classes
  • Industry-related subject-centered courses and class operations

Computing-based engineering convergence education and optional humanities, social sciences, arts, and physical education

  • Engineering and computing-based education in media, culture, and design
  • Operation of a Second Major System in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts & Physical Education Based on Individual Aptitude
Media Technology Major
SW + Media Content + Media Technology Convergence
Culture Technology Major
SW + Cultural Content + Performing Arts Technology Convergence
Design Technology Major
SW + Engineering + Design Convergence

A platform that systematically supports startup dreams

  • Step-by-Step Startup Support for Students Aspiring to Launch Their Own Businesses
  • Providing a one-stop support program for entrepreneurship, including idea generation, administrative processes and costs for startup establishment, workspace, prototype development, and investment attraction.

Strengthening Individual Employment Competencies

  • Strengthening individual capabilities to achieve top competitiveness in computing applications, media, cultural industries, and design
  • Individual Portfolio Management
  • One open-source SW utilization project per person + Two patent applications per person + Two contest entries per person + One software registration per person Overseas internship and overseas employment support

Hanyang University
ERICA ICT Convergence DepartmentEducational environment

Software Factory

  • Providing dedicated SW factory spaces where software can be developed in a free atmosphere (group seminar rooms, meeting rooms, private study rooms, break rooms, conference rooms)

The best hands-on training environment

  • Laptop and Laboratory Equipment Rental
  • Establishment of a Cloud-Based Online Virtualization Practice System
  • Operating hands-on courses directly taught by industry-specialized developers

State-of-the-art classroom

  • Spacious and comfortable state-of-the-art lecture halls dedicated to the College of Software Convergence (with tiered seating, large TVs, and individual laptop connections)

Knowledge Factory & Studio

  • Teams with outstanding startup ideas will be provided with space in the Knowledge Factory, a startup support facility located within the ERICA campus, for product research and development.