As part of their field study program, more than 100 master’s students from cohorts 13 and 14 of the Executive – MBA program at National Economics University (NEU) participated in site visits, field consultations, and a seminar at Deo Ca Group – Central Region on December 12–13, 2025.

The delegation of NEU faculty, staff, and master’s students undertakes field consultations at Deo Ca Group – Central Region

Welcoming and meeting with the delegation on behalf of Deo Ca Group were Vo Thuy Linh, Vice Chairman of the Group; Ngo Truong Nam, General Director; Nguyen Huu Hung, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors (attending online); Nguyen Le Bach, Deputy General Director; Trinh Thi Thuy Uyen, Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Directors; Hoang Trung Dong, Deputy Chief of the Office of the Board of Directors; and leaders of the Group’s divisions, specialized departments, including Finance and Legal Affairs, and functional units.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Huong, Dean of the Institute of Postgraduate Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Son Tung, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tuan, Vice Dean of the School of Business Administration; Prof. Dr. Ngo Thang Loi, Senior Lecturer; Dr. Nguyen Duc Hoa, Deputy Head of the Training Division, Institute of Postgraduate Education; and all master’s students from Executive – MBA cohorts 13 and 14.

Field study is a core component of NEU’s Executive – MBA program, designed to strengthen the connection between theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom and the realities of business management and operations in a volatile economic and business environment.

On December 12, 2025, the master’s students visited the Hai Van Tunnel Operations Room and undertook field consultations at Deo Ca Group, a leading enterprise in Vietnam in transport infrastructure investment, construction, and operational management, with a workforce of more than 10,000. With more than 30 years of development, Deo Ca Group stands out not only for its investment in and construction of key transport projects but also for its strengths in building technical infrastructure, industrial facilities, and high-rise buildings, and particularly in managing, operating, and maintaining road transport infrastructure. This includes the road tunnel system along National Highway 1A through Central Vietnam, such as Hai Van, Deo Ca, Co Ma, Phu Gia, and Phuoc Tuong tunnels, among others.

The delegation of NEU faculty, staff, and master’s students visits the Hai Van Tunnel Operations Room

Continuing the program, a lively seminar on “Strategic Directions for Sustainable Development at Deo Ca Group” took place on December 13, 2025. Groups of master’s students delivered three key presentations covering Deo Ca Group’s business strategy directions; solutions for mobilizing capital for transport infrastructure projects and the Group’s financial management, focusing on capital restructuring and addressing obstacles to mobilizing capital through public–private partnerships (PPP); and strengthening implementation of the public–private partnership (PPP) model through a case study of Deo Ca Group. The presentations and discussions were highly regarded, demonstrating the close integration of the master’s students’ specialized knowledge and practical experience in business management and operations.

A view of the seminar

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Huong, Dean of the Institute of Postgraduate Education, NEU, speaks at the event

The field study visit concluded successfully, giving master’s students in the Executive – MBA program a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of Deo Ca Group’s corporate culture, development strategy, capital mobilization models, and financial management. It thereby contributed to strengthening their strategic thinking and executive management capabilities in the practical context of Vietnam’s economy.

The delegation of NEU faculty, staff, and master’s students and leadership representatives of Deo Ca Group – Central Region pose for a commemorative photo

Article and photos: Institute of Postgraduate Education and Department of Communications

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