Korean Experience of Cooperative Education Pioneered at Ulsan Institute of Technology

Abstract

Ulsan Institute of Technology's ideal and unique location in the centre of South Korea's fastest growing and most diversified industrial area (petro-chemicals, shipbuilding, car manufacture, nuclear power plants etc.) has enabled it since establishment in 1970 to pioneer the introduction of the first organised planned field experience as part of university curriculum by evolving and adapting the sandwich system to meet the realities and requirements of Korean education and industry.

In addition, extended programmes in postgraduate courses have been offered for students from industry with emphasis placed on industry-oriented research. The affiliated Junior College, as part of UIT's continuing education of technicians, runs a nuclear technician's course with the full cooperation of the Korean Electric Power Corporation as well as one-year technicians' courses and two-year engineers' courses for employees of the Hyundai motor-car company and Hyundai shipyards.

The motivation of students, teaching staff and cooperating industries has ensured the continuing success and upgrading of this Cooperative Education.

Ulsan Institute of Technology's ideal and unique location in the centre of South Korea's fastest growing and most diversified industrial area (petro-chemicals, shipbuilding, car manufacture, nuclear power plants etc.) has enabled it since establishment in 1970 to pioneer the introduction of the first organised planned field experience as part of university curriculum by evolving and adapting the sandwich system to meet the realities and requirements of Korean education and industry.

In addition, extended programmes in postgraduate courses have been offered for students from industry with emphasis placed on industry-oriented research. The affiliated Junior College, as part of UIT's continuing education of technicians, runs a nuclear technician's course with the full cooperation of the Korean Electric Power Corporation as well as one-year technicians' courses and two-year engineers' courses for employees of the Hyundai motor-car company and Hyundai shipyards.

The motivation of students, teaching staff and cooperating industries has ensured the continuing success and upgrading of this Cooperative Education.