Individuals with an interest in improving manufacturing or design processes may wish to pursue a program in systems engineering. Students can find instruction in the design and architecture components of improving systems, as well as studies concerning the techniques, tools and methods for successful integration of new developments.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.