On the morning of November 9, 2024, the Faculty of Management Science at National Economics University (NEU) held a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the E-PMP Bachelor’s Program in Public Management and Policy taught in English.

An overview of the program

External guests attending the ceremony included Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission; Dr. Trinh Ngoc Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of General Affairs, Office of the National Assembly; Dr. Nguyen Huu Xuyen, Deputy Director of the Institute of Science and Technology Strategy and Policy; Bui Tuan Minh, Executive Director of LPD Luxury Product Distribution Co., Ltd.; Dr. Nguyen Quang Huy, Deputy Director of Toan Phuong Technology Joint Stock Company; Nguyen Tran Hung, Creative Director of LC Foods Co., Ltd.; Nguyen Thi Thu Hai, HRBP Manager at LC Foods Co., Ltd.; and Nguyen Anh Tu, Director of the Center for Housing and Real Estate Market Research, Ministry of Construction.

Representing NEU were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Training Council; and Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Rector of the School of Economics and Public Management and Dean of the Faculty of Management Science. Also attending were representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; guests; teachers; and students and alumni from successive cohorts of the E-PMP Bachelor’s Program in Public Management and Policy taught in English.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, said that after 10 years of development, the E-PMP Bachelor’s Program in Public Management and Policy taught in English could be said to have grown in every respect. The growth of its faculty and staff has helped the program achieve results to be proud of in education, scientific research, and international cooperation.

Prof. Pham Hong Chuong also affirmed that successive generations of alumni and learners had made significant contributions to the development of the E-PMP program. He thanked the alumni and learners who had supported the program throughout the past 10 years.

Prof. Pham Hong Chuong emphasized that although 10 years is not a long time in which to write history, it is a meaningful period marking a milestone in development. Over 10 years of development, the E-PMP program has created a community for learning and connection, helping learners reach new heights in their careers and contribute to the country’s development.

“We are fully confident that, with the youthful energy and dedication of its faculty and staff, the E-PMP program will continue to advance and become a nurturing environment for leaders and public managers with the vision and capacity to lead sustainable development and become socially responsible global citizens,” the President emphasized.

Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Rector of the School of Economics and Public Management and Dean of the Faculty of Management Science, presents a report reviewing 10 years of the E-PMP program

Also at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Rector of the School of Economics and Public Management and Dean of the Faculty of Management Science, shared: “Today’s ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the E-PMP Bachelor’s Program in Public Management and Policy taught in English is an opportunity for us to reflect on the achievements the E-PMP program has made over the years, of which we are proud. These achievements demonstrate the program’s strong and sustainable development, while affirming our pioneering role in public management education taught in English in Vietnam.”

Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha also said: “In the coming period, we will continue our efforts to improve educational quality, expand international cooperation, and continually innovate teaching methods to meet the needs of the times. We are committed to providing more opportunities for students to develop, contributing to the overall development of society and the country.”

Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, representing the Faculty of Management Science, receives a certificate of merit awarded to the Faculty by Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present certificates of merit to individuals who have made positive contributions to the E–PMP program

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present flowers and gifts of appreciation to teachers to thank them for their contributions to the E–PMP program

The E-PMP program was developed based on academic programs at advanced, world-leading universities to further NEU’s mission of providing learners with high-quality education that has an established brand and reputation and meets regional and global standards. Learners receive knowledge and skills in public management, the management of public organizations, and policy analysis, with English used as the language of learning and instruction.

During their studies, in addition to general knowledge of politics, economics, and society, as well as knowledge of management, public management, public policy, and other areas of the discipline, students receive training in skills such as planning, policy analysis, and oral and other forms of communication. They also develop essential soft skills, including self-management, presentation, teamwork, situational analysis and problem-solving, CV writing and interview skills, and critical thinking. This helps them develop autonomy and personal accountability, maintain a serious commitment to learning, acquire new knowledge, remain receptive to feedback, and cooperate at work, while adhering to ethical principles and the law to become socially responsible global citizens.

Students gain extensive practical experience through visits, observation placements, and internships at strategic partner organizations of the Faculty and the University. After graduating from the E-PMP program, students have many opportunities to receive exchange scholarships and master’s scholarships abroad thanks to the program’s high degree of international transferability.

Bui Tuan Minh, Executive Director of LPD Luxury Product Distribution Co., Ltd., representing partners and organizations that employ E-PMP students, delivers remarks

Prof. Dr. Do Thi Hai Ha, Dean of the Faculty of Management Science, receives a congratulatory flower basket from representatives of organizations that employ students from the program

Nguyen Tran Hung, Creative Director of LC FOODS Co., Ltd., a partner organization of the E-PMP program, presents a congratulatory gift on the occasion of the program’s 10th anniversary

Do Quynh Anh, an alumna of the first E-PMP cohort, delivers remarks of appreciation

In the lead-up to the 10th anniversary of the E-PMP Bachelor’s Program in Public Management and Policy taught in English, the program’s Management Board organized an online photo contest themed “E-PMP: A 10-Year Journey” for the program’s students and alumni. The contest drew an enthusiastic response from students and alumni across successive cohorts.

Also at the ceremony, the organizers presented an award to the class whose photo collection most clearly captured individual and collective experiences throughout their studies in the E-PMP program.

Representatives of the unit’s leadership present awards to groups and individuals

Some images from the ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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