Joshua K. Park

Campus Dean

International Business, Economic Policy, Entrepreneurship, Debate, Negotiation

Joshua K. Park was appointed as the Campus Dean of Mason Korea, from Fall Semester, 2024.

Prior to joining George Mason, he served as the Dean of SolBridge International School of Business, where he was instrumental in the school’s rapid growth and internationalization. Under his leadership, SolBridge attained AACSB re-accreditation, featured twice in the AACSB “Innovations that Inspire” spotlight, and became renowned for its diverse student body and innovative programs, drawing nearly 1,300 students from over 80 countries.

Dean Park holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pomona College. His academic journey is complemented by a diverse range of professional roles, including positions as a strategic advisor and visiting professor at prominent institutions both in Korea and abroad, such as Beijing Foreign Studies University and KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School. His experience in public policy, business, negotiation, and debate is reflected in his numerous publications, books, and over 300 seminars and workshops worldwide.

Known for his passion for education and debate, Dean Park has been a leader in the international debate community. He is a board member of the World Schools Debating Championships, Ltd. and served as a Chief Adjudicator at major debate competitions globally. His efforts led to the establishment and advancement of the SolBridge Debate Society, which gained recognition as one of the most accomplished debate teams in Asia.

Dean Park brings a unique blend of American educational philosophy and deep understanding of the Korean academic environment, which he plans on using to guide Mason Korea in its next phase of growth and innovation. He is committed to advancing Mason Korea’s mission of providing top-quality American education, fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing students to thrive in a globalized world.

Selected Publications

Park, J. & Meng, X. (2024). Crowding out or crowding in? Reevaluating the effect of government spending on private economic activities. International Review of Economics and Finance, 89 (2024), 102-117.

Park, J. & Meng, X. (2024). Oil price changes and aggregate economic fluctuations: new evidence from the Republic of Korea. Applied Economics, 56 (5), 501-519.

Oh, Y. & Park, J. (2022). The Influence of Organizational Learning on International Performance in Social Enterprises: Conceptual Framework and Model Development. Korean Business Education Review, 37 (5), 271-283.

Kang, Q., Yoon, K., & Park, J. (2020). Can Traditional Industry Firms Be Born-Global? Case Study with a focus on Chinese and Korean Firms. Journal of Korea Trade, 24 (6), 135-156.

Park, J., Kim, P., & Kim, K. (2016). The Effect of Debate Program on the Communication Ability and Social Competence of Maladaptive Students. Speech & Communication, 15 (1), 170-198.

Expanded Publication List

Park, J. & Meng, X. (2024). Oil price changes and aggregate economic fluctuations: new evidence from the Republic of Korea. Applied Economics, 56 (5), 501-519.

Oh, Y. & Park, J. (2024). Can Home Government Support and Host Country Institutions Moderate the Impacts of Organizational Learning on Market Expansion When Social Ventures Compete in Foreign Economies? Journal of Distribution and Management, 27 (1), 1-11.

Oh, Y. & Park, J. (2021). Antecedents and Outcomes of Identity Prominence in Relationship Marketing: A Perspective of Social Enterprises. Journal of Distribution and Management, 24 (6), 105-114.

Kang, Q., Yoon, K., & Park, J. (2020). Can Traditional Industry Firms Be Born-Global? Case Study with a focus on Chinese and Korean Firms. Journal of Korea Trade, 24 (6), 135-156.

Lee, S., & Park, J. (2019). A Study on Assessment Design for In-class Debates - With a Focus on Case Analyses of Judging at World Debating Championships. The Journal of Education, 2 (2), 85-104.

Park, J. (2019). A Study on Improving the Quality of Debate Program Distribution in New Markets by Building Adjudication Proficiency. Journal of Distribution and Management, 22 (5), 31-40.

Ji, S., Yoon, K., Park, J., An, S., & Oh, H. (2019). The Relationship between CEO Governance and Social Responsibility of Service Firms. Sustainability, 11 (18), 4942.

Park, J. (2019). Building judging quality in newly developing English parliamentary debate communities. Debate and Argumentation Education, 2 (1), 55-63.

Park, J., Kim, P., & Kim, K. (2016). The Effect of Debate Program on the Communication Ability and Social Competence of Maladaptive Students. Speech & Communication, 15 (1), 170-198.

Yoon, K., & Park, J. (2016). Performance of New Ventures in Korea: Modeling Product and Process Improvements Based on Choice of Foreign Market Entry Mode. Journal of International Trade & Commerce, 12 (3), 95-116.

Yoon, K., & Park, J. (2015). A Study on Mediating Effects of International Marketing Activities in the Relationship between R&D and Network Capability and Management Performance of Korean Ventures. Journal of Global Business and Trade, 11 (2), 23-38.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate

● Critical Thinking

● Speech and Debate

● Business Negotiation

● Business Communication

● Business Law

● Business Law and Ethics

● International Law

● British and American Law

● Principles of American Law

● American Civil Law

● American Criminal Law

Masters

● Business Negotiation

● Advanced Business Negotiation

● Legal Environment of Business

● Leadership and Communication I

● Leadership and Communication II

● Speech and Debate

Doctorate

● Studies in American Criminal Law

Education

Pomona College, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2000

Harvard Law School, Juris Doctor, 2003

In the Media

Popular Books

Park, P., & Park, J. (2017). Debating in Practice: Winning Strategies from the Experts, Paju, Korea: Kyoyookbook.

Park, B., & Park, J. (2013). Debating Grand Finals, Seoul: Haenggan.

Park, J. (2005). Global Leadership: Debating is the Answer, Seoul: Nexus.

TV Programs (Educational)

tvN (Seoul, Korea), 2016 – 2018. Mentor, Selector, Content Advisor: Debate Showdown (2018) Content Advisor: Campus Debate Battle (2016, 2017)

Arirang TV (Seoul, Korea), 2017. Chief Judge, Content Advisor: Intelligence – High School Debate

EBS (Seoul, Korea), 2007 – 2008. Chief Judge, Content Advisor: Debate Survival

Periodicals

The Teen Times (Seoul, Korea), 2009 – 2010. Weekly Columnist: How to Debate

Korea Reading Education Newspaper (Seoul, Korea), 2007 – 2010. Senior Columnist

JoongAng Ilbo (Seoul, Korea) 2004, 2007. Bi-weekly columnist: Middle School Debate Forum (2007); Weekly columnist: Close your Textbooks (2004)

The Korea Times (Seoul, Korea), 2004 – 2005. Weekly Columnist: The Crimson Report