Strategy for Master-key Convergence Education in Universities for Quantum Jump Growth of Students

Objectives The purpose of this study is to establish a convergence education plan to quantum jump students from local private universities whose academic capabilities are gradually declining, to nurture them into talented individuals who can take on various challenges after graduation, and to establish detailed strategies to implement them. Methods Reflecting the internal needs of students for activating convergence education obtained through the survey results of previous research and external factors such as the situation of local private universities, the need for master key education, and the trend of introduction of minor degree in domestic universities, specific convergence education strategies that can be effectively applied in universities are presented step by step. Results The strategic steps of master-key convergence education proposed in this study are: 1. Using the convergence university as a convergence education platform. 2. Strengthening the basic academic capabilities of freshmen by reviewing middle and high school courses. 3. Exploring various majors by easily teaching non-majors the core contents of each department. 4. Opening a small-scale curriculum called ‘convergence module’ by combining subjects with common educational goals from one or more departments, and awarding nano-degree to students who complete it. 5. Universities, students and/or local companies create numerous convergence majors by combining various convergence modules according to their individual needs. Conclusions Through the master-key convergence education strategies proposed in this study, universities aiming to newly introduce convergence education or make significant changes in existing curriculum can establish effective convergence education plans that can be immediately implemented with minimal reorganization of the current curriculum.