On the evening of August 20, 2025, the final of MIS Talent 2025: “E-Mastery” took place at Auditorium A2, National Economics University (NEU). The event was seen as an important milestone, helping affirm the role of academic competitions in fostering creativity and connecting knowledge with modern management practices.

The final of MIS Talent 2025: “E-Mastery,” themed “Applying AI to optimize enterprise resource management”

Organized by the Faculty of Management Information Systems, College of Technology, NEU, MIS Talent 2025 aims to become an in-depth interdisciplinary academic forum for students nationwide. With the theme “Applying artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize enterprise resource management,” the competition not only encourages students to develop research capabilities and analytical thinking but also provides opportunities to test and present technological solutions with practical applications in the context of digital transformation. MIS Talent 2025 attracted nearly 120 teams, with more than 420 contestants from 27 universities nationwide.

External guests attending the ceremony included Nguyen Cong Thuong, Deputy Director of the Data & AI Division, Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade; Truong Tu Anh, Director of the Center for Cards and Digital Banking Services; Nguyen Duy Hien, Director of Sales and Marketing, FAST Business Management Software Joint Stock Company, Hanoi; Nguyen Thi Ngoc Quynh, in charge of human resources at BRAVO Software Joint Stock Company; Pham Thi Nga, Northern Region Training Cooperation Manager, MISA Joint Stock Company; and representatives of the Faculty of Management Information Systems’ corporate partners.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Dr. Vu Trong Nghia, Head of the Department of Communications; Dr. Truong Dinh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; Dr. Bui Quoc Hoan, Chief of Office of the College of Technology; Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems; along with representatives of the leadership of colleges, departments, faculties and institutes, and lecturers and students from NEU and universities in the Hanoi area.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council at NEU, speaks at the final

Speaking at the final, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council at NEU, affirmed that the competition was not only an academic competition but also a journey to discover and nurture young talent in information systems for the digital age.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, information systems today are no longer merely supporting tools but have become the lifeblood of every organization and business, helping create competitive advantages and promote sustainable development.

With the theme “Applying AI to optimize enterprise resource management,” MIS Talent 2025 demonstrated the pioneering vision of digital managers using AI tools.

“By participating in this competition, students not only demonstrate their resilience in overcoming challenges but also prove their ability to turn theory into practice and solve complex business management problems through technology, thereby contributing to the development of the digital economy.

Financial support, practical experience and career opportunities have provided the best conditions for students to realize their full potential while narrowing the gap between classroom knowledge and labor market requirements,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, presents flowers to thank Diamond Sponsor VietinBank

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, presents flowers to thank Strategic Sponsor Co-opBank

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, presents flowers to thank the Silver Sponsors

Dr. Vu Trong Nghia, Head of the Department of Communications, presents flowers to thank representatives of the judging panel

Dr. Tran Quang Yen, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, receives a congratulatory flower basket from a corporate partner of the Faculty

Launched in June 2025, this year’s competition attracted hundreds of students from 27 universities nationwide, with a total of 117 teams.

A distinctive feature of the competition is its focus on solutions that can be implemented in practice, with mentoring from businesses and opportunities to connect with partner organizations to test ideas. Students can therefore go beyond academic work to contribute directly to improving operational efficiency in real business environments.

The four teams competing in the final

Following the qualifying rounds, four teams competed in the final:

MISync (four members from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City); IS-FRIST (four members from the International University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi); TRINITY US (three members from the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City); BIZTECH (three members from NEU).

After two rounds of presentations and debate, BIZTECH from NEU delivered an outstanding performance to win the competition’s championship title.

Some images from the final:

BIZTECH from NEU is named champion

IS-FRIST from the International University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, is awarded second place

Third place goes to TRINITY US from the University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, and MISync from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

Article and photos: Faculty of Management Information Systems & Department of Communications

Media coverage of the competition:

Lao Dong Newspaper: Students master AI to solve business management problems

Hoa Nhap Magazine: MIS Talent 2025: Students master AI and excel in business management

Thuong Hieu: A burst of creativity at MIS Talent 2025: The younger generation masters AI

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