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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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Design Convergence Major

Successful product development (including home appliances, smart devices, mobility solutions, smartphone applications, web apps, games/XR/metaverse, and cultural content) requires human-computer interaction technology grounded in an understanding of human cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs. We cultivate well-rounded, competent talent with sound character who can understand and embrace diverse perspectives through a broad vision spanning humanities and engineering.

Since
2017
Enrolled students
147 people
Gender ratio
6:4

Curriculum by Major Module

Design Engineering and Science Module 1st grade (1-1) Creative Convergence Design, (1-2) Design Technology Convergence Design Technology Convergence and Application Capabilities
2nd grade (2-1) Smart Immersive Application Development, (2-2) AR/VR Technology Applications
3rd grade (3-1) Digital Fabrication, (3-2) New Industry Convergence Design
4th grade (4-1) ICT Convergence Capstone Design
Game & XR Entertainment Module 1st grade (1-1) Creative Convergence Design, (1-2) Design Technology Convergence Training Immersive Entertainment Content Experts
2nd grade (2-1) Game Programming Project, (2-2) XR Sound Design
3rd grade (3-1) Game Programming Project 2, (3-2) Computer Graphics
4th grade (4-2) Extended Reality Interaction
사용자경험 및 프로적트X 모듈 1st grade (1-1) Creative Convergence Design, (1-2) Design Technology Convergence User-centered design and system design capabilities
2nd grade (2-1) Statistical Data Analysis, (2-2) Mobile App Development
3rd grade (3-1) Human-Computer System Design, (3-2) User Experience and Usability
4th grade (4-1) Interactive Multimedia

Admission TIPS

To grow into the talent that will lead future society, it is crucial to build broad knowledge upon a solid foundation. Enhance collaboration skills through team projects and discussion activities, and cultivate a broad perspective by communicating with people from diverse fields. A continuous willingness to learn new technologies and an attitude of utilizing technology based on ethical responsibility are also essential.

Recommended High School Courses
General Elective Courses Career Choice Elective
Calculus, Probability and Statistics,
Information, Society and Culture
Artificial Intelligence Mathematics, Geometry,
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Advantages of the Design Convergence Major

Domestic and International Awards
  • 2023 Campus Patent Universiade Invention Commercialization Category President's Award of the Korean Academy of Engineering (Korea Invention Promotion Association)
  • 2022 8th SW Startup Ideathon - Excellence Award (Hanyang University President's Award)
  • 2021 Republic of Korea Navy Public Relations Contribution Award (Public Affairs and Education Division Chief's Award)
  • 2021 Navy Startup Competition - Excellence Award (Awarded by the Chief of Naval Operations of the Republic of Korea Navy)
  • 2021 7th Hangeul Creative Industry & Idea Contest - Encouragement Award - Director of the National Museum of Korea Award (Korea Institute of Design Promotion)
  • 2021 Defense Technology-Based Startup Competition - Silver Prize (Defense Acquisition Program Administration Director's Award) - (Agency for Defense Development)
  • 2021 Grand Prize, Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining Idea Competition for Cancer Big Data Utilization (National Cancer Center)
  • 2021 Youth Startup Academy Selection (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
  • 2020 Pre-Startup Package: 2 Teams Selected (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
  • 2020 Ansan Maker Festival Grand Prize (Korea Startup Promotion Agency)
  • 2019 7th K-Hackathon National Competition Excellence Award (Ministry of Science and ICT)
  • 2019 7th K-Hackathon VR&AR App Development Challenge Finals Excellence Award (Ministry of Science and ICT)
  • 2019 HCI Korea Creative Award Excellence Award (Korean HCI Society)
  • 2019 HCI Korea Conference Outstanding Paper Award Winner
Industry-Academic Collaboration Outcomes

Hyundai Motor Company, Suseong Precision, Rosetta Tech, Almarocco, S-CUBELAB, U-Dream, A-CVR, Tirayutech, National Research Foundation of Korea, Korea Creative Content Agency, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Automobile Safety Research Institute, Ansan City Hall, Inter-ministerial Full-cycle Medical Device Project Team, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Personnel Management, Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea Industrial Technology Testing Institute Performance Venue Safety Support Center, National Theater of Korea

Available Certifications

Information Processing Engineer, MCDBA, SCJP, LPIC, etc.

Distinctive Academic System

Operation of specialized major tracks (Game Tech, Sound & Performance, Smart Healthcare), specialized capstone programs for entrepreneurship and patent applications, integrated undergraduate-graduate programs with the Human-Computer Interaction graduate program, and industry-focused education incorporating hands-on training and discussion-based classes.

Academic Conferences and Events

Promoting creative activities through major-specific hackathons, convergence field/knowledge/career experience programs, and support for teams participating in startup competitions

Design Convergence Major PLUS

Interdisciplinary Talent Development
Cultivating global leaders who meet the demands of the era through innovative education that integrates various new fields such as media, culture, and design into computing-based engineering, keeping pace with the trends of the times.

After graduating from the Design Convergence major

Career Path After Graduation
Graduate school enrollment, entrepreneurship, UI/UX designer, HCI specialist, product (including Web/App/Game) planning and development specialist, ergonomics specialist, performance planning/production specialist, interaction/interface design specialist, UX/usability design and analysis specialist, VR/AR/Metaverse content and device developer
Major employers
Naver, Kakao, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai AutoEver, Gabia, KB Kookmin Bank, Woowa Brothers, EA Korea, POSCO, IBM, Cheil Worldwide, etc.
Career paths accessible through interdisciplinary convergence with other majors
CASE 01Department of Economics
Data-driven Financial Analyst, Management Consultant
CASE 02Department of Media Studies
User Behavior Analysis-Based Content Planner, UX/UI Software Designer