Budget Mastery Academy
Learn practical financial planning through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies designed for professionals in the Korean market.
Case-Based Learning Approach
Our program centers around analyzing real budget challenges from Korean businesses. You'll work with actual financial data, learning to spot patterns that textbooks miss.
Each workshop builds on previous knowledge, but we skip the theory-heavy lectures. Instead, you'll tackle scenarios like managing seasonal cash flow in retail or planning capital expenses for growing companies.
- Real financial statements from anonymized Korean SMEs
- Interactive budget modeling using industry-standard tools
- Peer collaboration on complex financial scenarios
- Direct feedback from practicing financial professionals
- Focus on Korean tax implications and regulatory requirements
Meet Your Instructors
Financial professionals who've navigated Korea's business landscape for over a decade each.
Rook Chen-Davidson
Corporate Finance Specialist
Spent 12 years helping Korean manufacturers optimize their budgeting processes. He's particularly good at explaining why certain financial decisions work in Korea's unique business environment, especially around supplier relationships and inventory management.
Zephyr Park-Williams
SME Financial Consultant
Former banking executive who transitioned to consulting with small and medium enterprises. His workshops focus on practical budget creation for companies with limited financial staff, covering everything from cash flow forecasting to emergency fund planning.
Program Timeline
Our next cohort launches September 2025, with weekend sessions designed for working professionals.
Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-3)
Build your financial analysis toolkit. We'll cover reading Korean financial statements, understanding local accounting practices, and identifying red flags that signal budget problems ahead.
Application Phase (Weeks 4-7)
Dive into real case studies from different industries. You'll create budgets for a restaurant chain, a tech startup, and a traditional manufacturing company, learning how sector-specific factors affect financial planning.
Advanced Scenarios (Weeks 8-10)
Handle crisis budgeting, expansion planning, and multi-currency considerations. These sessions simulate high-pressure situations where quick, accurate financial decisions matter most.
Capstone Project (Weeks 11-12)
Present a comprehensive budget proposal for a real Korean business challenge. You'll defend your financial recommendations to a panel of industry professionals and receive detailed feedback on your approach.
Personal Mentorship Support
Beyond classroom learning, you'll work closely with experienced financial mentors who understand the challenges of applying budgeting principles in real Korean business contexts.
Sage Kim-Rivera
Cash Flow Management
Former CFO at three different Korean companies, she specializes in helping professionals understand seasonal budget patterns and working capital optimization.
Phoenix Lee-Thomson
Strategic Planning
Investment banking background with focus on mid-market Korean companies. She'll help you connect budgeting decisions to long-term business strategy and growth planning.
Ready to Master Financial Planning?
Applications for our September 2025 cohort open in March. Class size is limited to ensure personalized attention and meaningful peer interaction.
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