The Department of Big Data and Healthcare Convergence at Hanbat National University
is an advanced academic program established to respond to the rapidly growing global healthcare industry and to foster convergence-oriented, practice-ready professionals required by future society. The department covers the entire spectrum of healthcare—from exercise and health management to disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. It aims to cultivate experts capable of solving real-world problems through data analysis and digital technologies. In particular, the curriculum integrates healthcare, sports, and big data technologies, systematically training digital healthcare specialists with competencies in personalized exercise prescriptions, sports rehabilitation, athletic performance analysis, and physical fitness management. Students also gain practical skills in cutting-edge technologies such as digital therapeutics and public health, as well as the ability to design data-driven solutions for disease prediction and health management.
● To enhance practical competencies through convergence education based on Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies
● To develop expertise in personalized, life-cycle-based healthcare for promoting community health
● To foster public responsibility and creative problem-solving skills for contributions to local and national health systems
● To strengthen character education that nurtures sociability, a spirit of challenge, collaboration, and rational thinking
● To improve job readiness through field-oriented training and hands-on experiences with invited industry professionals
The department’s practice-oriented curriculum leads to the acquisition of various national and private certifications, further enhancing students’ career competencies.
▶ Key Certifications Available:
Big Data Analysis Engineer
Sports Instructor for General Physical Education
Sports Instructor for Elderly, Youth, and Disabled
Sports Safety Instructor, Taping Instructor
First Aid Instructor, CPR Education Instructor
Walking Instructor, Exercise Prescription Specialist, Personal Trainer
Private certifications related to Medical Information Management and Healthcare Data Analysis
Graduates of the Department of Big Data and Healthcare Convergence become experts combining healthcare and IT, with wide career opportunities at home and abroad.
▶ Healthcare
- Digital health platform operation
- AI-based health service companies
- Health data analysis in hospitals and public health centers
- Senior care, rehabilitation, and nursing facilities
▶ Exercise & Health
- Sports instructors (general, elderly, youth, disabled)
- Rehabilitation trainers and fitness specialists
- Health promotion centers and corporate wellness
- Professional sports analysis teams
▶ Education & Research
- Graduate studies (general, public health, education)
- Research institutes in health management, AI, and exercise science
▶ Planning & Management
- Healthcare product and service planning
- Management of fitness centers and public sports facilities