On the afternoon of October 19, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) hosted a national scientific conference themed “Digital Transformation of Student Management at Universities Offering Management Information Systems Programs,” attracting a large number of leading experts in education and information technology from higher education institutions and businesses across the country.

An overview of the conference

Attending the conference from outside the University were Dr. Thai Kim Phung, Vice Rector of the School of Technology and Design, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City; Dr. Vu Xuan Nam, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University; Dr. Nguyen Duy Hai, Director of the Center for Information Technology, Hanoi National University of Education; Dr. Phan Thanh Duc, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Digital Economy, Banking Academy; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hai, School of Information and Communication Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology; Tran Ba Kim Ngoc, Director of Meliasoft Software Joint Stock Company; Mr. Pham Viet Quy, 1C Vietnam Co., Ltd.; along with scientists, deans and vice deans, heads and deputy heads of divisions, and directors and deputy directors of centers from universities and academies nationwide.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Trung Tuan, Vice President of the College of Technology; Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, College of Technology; Dr. Pham Xuan Lam, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, College of Technology; along with representatives of the leadership of colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers, as well as the University’s faculty, staff, and students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, stated that, in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation has become and continues to be an inevitable trend, opening up tremendous opportunities in every area of social life, including education and training. For universities, digital transformation is not only essential to improving the quality of education but also key to optimizing management, particularly student management—an important part of operating the higher education system.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho emphasized that student management encompasses many aspects, from admissions, academic support, management of academic results, and management of mass organization activities to support for students’ emotional well-being and career guidance after graduation. In traditional educational settings, this work often faces challenges in data management, monitoring learning progress, and interaction between universities and students. Digital transformation offers powerful solutions, from online learning management systems (LMS) and student information systems (SIS) to big data analytics tools, enabling universities to easily monitor, assess, and support students effectively and in a personalized manner.

“At this conference, we will discuss the current state of and solutions for digital transformation in student management, specifically at universities offering Management Information Systems programs. Presentations, research, and insights from scientists, experts, lecturers, and education administrators will provide a comprehensive perspective on how universities can harness and apply information technology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data to build effective management systems that meet students’ needs and the development requirements of universities and society,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho, Chair of the University Council, expressed his hope that, through the conference, delegates would work together to identify appropriate directions, breakthrough initiatives, and, in particular, flexible and creative approaches to digital transformation, contributing to more sustainable development of Vietnamese higher education in general and the field of Management Information Systems in particular in the digital era.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, National Economics University, presents the paper “The role of management information systems in digital transformation”

Dr. Thai Kim Phung, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, presents the paper “Digital transformation in student management at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City”

Dr. Vu Xuan Nam, Thai Nguyen University, presents the paper “The simulated company model—a digital transformation solution for application-oriented education at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Information and Communication Technology, Thai Nguyen University”

Dr. Nguyen Duy Hai, Hanoi National University of Education, presents the paper “The impact of the flipped classroom in blended learning on student engagement in the digital era”

Dr. Phan Thanh Duc, Banking Academy, presents the paper “Quality matters for online training”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Hai, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, presents the paper “Knowledge graphs with artificial intelligence—GEN AI and potential applications”

The conference focused on issues surrounding digital transformation in student management, technology applications in teaching, and digitization solutions in education management. It aimed to create a forum for policymakers, administrators, researchers, lecturers, master’s students, and PhD candidates to discuss and share experiences on issues related to digital transformation, particularly the digital transformation of student management at universities offering Management Information Systems programs.

The speakers offered diverse perspectives on the role of management information systems and the challenges and opportunities that digital transformation brings to universities. Beyond academic presentations, delegates also discussed and shared experiences and practical solutions in the digitization of education and student management.

At the conclusion of the conference, delegates and experts agreed on the importance of cooperation between universities and businesses to advance digital transformation while improving the quality of management and education in the digital era.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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