On May 26, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) held a graduation ceremony for 23 new master’s graduates from cohorts 26, 27, and 28 of the Vietnam–Netherlands Master’s Program in Development Economics (MED).

A view of the graduation ceremony

Attending the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham The Anh, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, School of Economics and Public Management; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; faculty members involved in teaching and supervision; and master’s students from cohort 28 of the Vietnam–Netherlands Master’s Program in Development Economics, along with their families and friends.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President, delivers remarks.

On behalf of the University’s leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, congratulated the new master’s graduates on their sustained efforts and dedication over the past years, which had brought them to the day’s graduation ceremony to officially become master’s graduates of the MDE Program.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu thanked the master’s students for placing their trust in NEU as a place to study and advance their qualifications. He also affirmed that, to reach the day’s graduation ceremony, the master’s students had worked hard while balancing employment and study to officially become master’s graduates of the MDE Program—one of the most reputable master’s academic programs in the country. “During your studies and research here, I believe you have not only gained knowledge but also developed the skills and qualities needed to address practical problems; you have not only acquired new knowledge but also transformed it into scientific outputs. These are the fruits of intellect and a passion for science. The Master of Development Economics (MDE) degree you receive today represents recognition by society and NEU of those achievements,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu.

Offering a message to the new master’s graduates, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu said, “The end of one journey also marks the beginning of a new path. After this graduation ceremony, we will face many new opportunities and challenges. I hope and believe that you will continue to reach new heights in your work and scientific research, achieve even greater accomplishments, and contribute to the country’s renewal and development.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham The Anh, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, announces the Decision recognizing graduation and the Decision on commendations

A representative of the new master’s graduates delivers remarks and presents flowers to express gratitude to the faculty

Established in 1994, the Vietnam–Netherlands Master’s Program in Development Economics is one of the country’s leading providers of high-quality human resource training. Many generations of senior economic researchers, consultants, analysts, and forecasters have been trained here. Many of them now hold positions of significant responsibility across the country’s professions and sectors. Building on this valued tradition, the Vietnam–Netherlands Master’s Program in Development Economics continually strives to fulfill its mission, vision, and responsibilities to the highest standard.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, presents degrees to the new master’s graduates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham The Anh, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, presents degrees to the new master’s graduates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Cong, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics, presents degrees to the new master’s graduates

The conclusion of the graduation ceremony also marked the moment when the new master’s graduates officially became alumni, taking pride in joining NEU’s alumni community. We wish you success in realizing your aspirations and ambitions on the road ahead and becoming successful entrepreneurs. Your success is the mission toward which NEU continually strives.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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