Dr. Sung Young Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sung-Young Kim is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Discipline of Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University's School of Social Sciences. He is an accomplished political scientist specializing in international comparative politics, particularly focused on East Asia’s economic transformation. His research examines the institutional foundations of competitive advantage in the digital and green economies of countries like Korea, Singapore, China, and Taiwan. With significant research funding from the Australian Research Council, Kim has published in top-tier journals, including the Review of International Political Economy and Energy Policy. Currently, he teaches subjects in International Political Economy, Global Political Economy, and the Australia-Asia Pacific Century, at both undergraduate and master's levels. Kim has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students and has held various editorial and committee roles in professional associations. His community engagement includes writing opinion pieces and participating in consultations on political issues at the federal level.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Department of Political Studies, The University of Auckland • Auckland, New Zealand

Taught political science courses and supervised graduate research.

Awards

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Early Career Researcher Prize

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AIPEN Journal Article Prize

2020-10-19

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).