In August 2023, the Big Data and AI Center, in collaboration with the Departments of Big Data and Information Security, as well as Artificial Intelligence, organized the SCU MATH program. This one-month initiative utilized the MathHolic (Customized AI Math Learning Platform) to provide students with a tailored AI math learning experience essential for their studies. During this period, the center conducted a student satisfaction survey and explored future development strategies.

Following a one-month participation in SCU MATH, the satisfaction survey revealed a remarkably high average satisfaction level across all categories.

“Realizing the importance of basic math was a revelation for me, providing an opportunity to understand its significance.” (Lee00)

“I felt like I had forgotten everything. I enjoyed the easy-to-understand explanations. If I had studied with this mindset in middle school, I might have been a top student." (Choi00)

As adult learners, many saw an opportunity to improve their foundational mathematics skills after a prolonged gap in studies. 

“As someone who had abandoned mathematics, assessing my level and initiating with a curriculum tailored to my needs made the start less overwhelming. It was systematically conducted and proved to be very helpful.” (Youn00)

“As a former math dropout, it was helpful to receive detailed, step-by-step explanations from the basics.” (Kin00)

The second aspect, tailored curricula, and varied problem-solving opportunities made learning math feel accessible without being overwhelming.

“Rediscovering forgotten concepts and fostering a continuous learning mindset proved valuable. It instilled confidence for future career pursuits." (Choi00)

“Due to personal circumstances, I couldn't study as much as I would have liked in the past, which I regret. Despite the short duration, I learned a lot. It made me realize that mathematics is not as difficult as I thought, and with dedication, it's worth trying. It sparked thoughts of challenging myself again.” (Chon00)

The program experience enhanced interest and confidence in mathematics. We believe these positive outcomes will contribute to future academic pursuits and career decisions."

Regarding improvements for this program, the most frequently suggested enhancement was an extension of the participation period. Many learners, juggling work and academics, expressed the desire for a more extended learning duration.

Some feedback also pointed out inconveniences in using the platform, such as the difficulty in printing educational materials and access problems.

Feedback also includes a desire for an alert system to enhance program participation."

Lastly, participants wished for a more varied learning approach, starting with mathematics from lower difficulty levels.

During the study, the participants expressed their desire for future programs aimed at enhancing mathematical skills to encompass a wide range of real-life related subjects. These programs should cover various levels, ranging from elementary to advanced levels, including high school and engineering mathematics. Additionally, they hoped for the continuation of such programs.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence at our university has recently been restructured in 2024 to cater to the growing need for experts in the field of artificial intelligence during the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The department provides tailored mathematics education and offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers both fundamental principles and practical skills in artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes recent trends such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and generative AI. It spans from foundational to advanced topics to ensure a well-rounded understanding of artificial intelligence technology. The Department of Artificial Intelligence offers support to students who wish to become experts in the field by providing practical skills needed in the industry through Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Capstone Design courses. These courses help students apply their skills in real-world scenarios, enabling them to build a portfolio. Additionally, for students who may face challenges in foundational skills, the department includes fundamental subjects such as Basic Mathematics 1 and Basic Mathematics 2 in the curriculum as part of major courses. This approach aims to remove perceived barriers, making learning artificial intelligence more accessible and manageable for students.

The Department of Big Data and Information Security has been established to train professionals with essential skills in the core technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as big data and information security. The department has achieved numerous accomplishments over the past three years, including winning various data analysis and artificial intelligence modeling competitions, securing research projects related to blockchain, hosting lectures by external experts in big data, artificial intelligence, and information security, as well as organizing competitions for big data and artificial intelligence ideas. 

The key educational areas cover a wide range of topics, starting with fundamental concepts in information security and progressing to advanced subjects like blockchain technology, digital forensics, cyber investigations, information security policies, and more to reflect the latest trends in information security education. Similarly, in the field of big data, the curriculum starts with an introduction to data science, covering data collection, preprocessing, visualization, artificial intelligence modeling, spatial data analysis, and other contemporary trends in big data education.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and the Department of Big Data and Information Security work together to help recent graduates prepare for coding tests, which are essential for finding jobs. They offer specialized programming courses that cover everything from the basics of programming to data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving implementation skills, aligning with current programming employment trends. In addition, they provide students with valuable experiences to help them prepare for coding tests. For example, they organized the Seoul Cyber University Programming Contest (SCUPC) in 2022 and 2023, which offered students the opportunity to enhance their coding skills through competition.