On the morning of September 25, 2025, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), organized the “Starting the Journey from the Lecture Hall to a Banking Career” program, launching a series of strategic cooperation activities between the two institutions.

An overview of the program

Representing NEU at the program were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the School of Advanced Education Programs, High-Quality Programs and POHE; MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; Dr. Vu Trong Nghia, Head of the Department of Communications; Dr. Le Viet Thuy, Director of the Center for Information Technology Applications; Dr. Vu Tri Tuan, Secretary of the Youth Union; and Dr. Pham Dan Khanh, Vice Dean of the School of Advanced Education Programs, High-Quality Programs and POHE. Representing Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank) were Dang Minh Huyen, Human Resources Director; Tran Tuan Anh, Deputy Branch Director (SME), Hai Ba Trung Branch; Le Thanh Dat, Deputy Head of the Large Corporate Clients Department, Hai Ba Trung Branch; Chu Thi Thu Nguyet, Specialist, Recruitment Department, Organization and Human Resources Division; and Hoang Thi Bich Nguyet, Full-Time Lecturer, Learning and Innovation Center. External guests included Luu Thi Ngoc Bich, System Services Director of Dat Xanh Mien Bac Services and Real Estate Joint Stock Company; and Nguyen Chi Nghia, Deputy General Director for External Relations of Dat Xanh Mien Bac Services and Real Estate Joint Stock Company. Also attending were leadership representatives from the schools, departments, faculties, institutes and centers of both institutions, along with lecturers and a large number of NEU students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, speaks at the program

Speaking at the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, thanked the organizing committee, the leadership of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), business representatives, lecturers and students for attending and supporting the event.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong emphasized the program’s practical significance in creating opportunities to connect university lecture halls with the workplace. It is also one of the key activities within the strategic cooperation framework between NEU and MBBank, focusing on learners and equipping students to integrate into a changing world.

The President noted that the Party and State’s policy of strengthening links between higher education institutions, the labor market and businesses has been clearly expressed in numerous resolutions and education and training development strategies. Today’s program is a concrete example of putting that policy into practice, with “University – Business – Society” working together to improve the quality of human resources.

NEU, one of the country’s key, pioneering universities, and MBBank, one of its major banks and a bright spot in the finance and banking sector, both play important roles in their respective fields. The President expressed his hope that the practical experiences offered by the program would help students gain further knowledge and skills and gradually mature into highly qualified professionals with confidence and intellectual capability.

Dang Minh Huyen, Human Resources Director of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, speaks at the program

Representing Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), Dang Minh Huyen, Human Resources Director, affirmed that the partnership between MBBank and NEU has been maintained for many years, with numerous impressive milestones. NEU is recognized as one of the institutions that train high-quality human resources for the banking sector in general and MBBank in particular. Indeed, many leaders on MBBank’s Board of Directors, Supervisory Board and Executive Board, as well as directors of its divisions and branches, are alumni of the University.

Building on this tradition, MBBank wishes to further strengthen joint activities, bringing practical business experience into the lecture hall to help students enhance their capabilities and adapt quickly to shifts in the financial and banking market, which is currently undergoing considerable change. The MBBank representative expressed confidence that close ties between the University and businesses would help NEU students continue to mature, integrate with confidence and establish themselves in their future professional environments.

Delegates and students attend the “Starting the Journey from the Lecture Hall to a Banking Career” program

“Starting the Journey from the Lecture Hall to a Banking Career” is the opening program in a series of cooperation activities between NEU and Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), creating a pathway connecting university lecture halls with the practical workplace. More than a connection, it is also a powerful starting point for a journey in which MB offers NEU’s enthusiastic and ambitious students career opportunities, inspiring stories and guidance for the future.

The “Starting the Journey from the Lecture Hall to a Banking Career” program was designed with three main parts: Part 1 – Kick off the Journey: Guidance from NEU on career directions, opportunities and what economics students need to prepare for their careers. Part 2 – “MB Career Explore” Workshop: An introduction to career groups at MBBank and development opportunities under the Agile workforce model, alongside support for students in exploring their personality types to choose suitable career paths. Part 3 – Opportunities at MBBank: An introduction to the rules of the “The Best of MB Chasing 2025” program and answers to students’ questions.

Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the School of Advanced Education Programs, High-Quality Programs and POHE, speaks at the program

Speaking at the program, Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Dean of the School of Advanced Education Programs, High-Quality Programs and POHE, congratulated the School’s more than 500 students and shared career guidance in the context of globalization and digital transformation.

According to Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, globalization and digital transformation are rapidly changing the labor market. Many traditional occupations may disappear, but many new ones will also emerge, requiring students to take a proactive approach to career planning, understand their own capabilities and persist in pursuing their goals. “Do not wait for opportunities to come; prepare yourselves so that when opportunity knocks, you are ready.”

With the advantage of studying in a modern, internationally integrated environment, the School’s students have many opportunities for development: access to advanced programs, learning with experienced lecturers, international exchanges and internships at reputable businesses. These constitute a “passport” to confident integration and global competition. However, opportunities only become truly valuable when they are seized and translated into achievements.

Dr. Vu Van Ngoc said that the opportunity to study at the School, together with practical experiences such as the internship program at MBBank, provides an important stepping stone for students to accumulate knowledge, develop skills and prove themselves. He also expressed confidence that today’s younger generation would become a high-quality workforce, contributing to Vietnam’s sustainable development in the future.

In the next presentation, Dang Bao Ngoc, Full-Time Lecturer at MBBank’s Learning and Innovation Center, offered students a range of practical perspectives on careers in banking, while encouraging them to explore boldly, embrace challenges and persist in pursuing their goals.

The program not only launched cooperation between NEU and MBBank but also served to inspire students on their career journeys. In the spirit of “Explore – Be Extraordinary – Make Your Mark,” young people were encouraged to move forward with passion, dedication and confidence, ready to turn today’s questions of “Why?” into a journey of advancement to become shining “Stars” in the future.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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