On the afternoon of May 24, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of National Economics University (NEU), welcomed and met with a delegation from Griffith University, Australia.

An overview of the reception and meeting

Representing Griffith University at the meeting were Dr. Anna Kwek, International Director at the College of Business; Michelle Walker, Marketing Director for Asia; and Phan Thi Cam Minh, Regional Director for Vietnam. Representing NEU was Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation. Representing NEU’s College of Business were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector; Dr. Luong Thu Ha, Chief of Office; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Truong Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, along with faculty and staff from the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, speaks with the delegation from Griffith University, Australia

Welcoming the Griffith University delegation back to NEU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu emphasized that cooperation with Griffith University, regarded as one of Australia’s best universities, offers NEU lecturers and students opportunities to hone their skills, develop their research capabilities, and access academic programs that meet international standards. This cooperation is an important highlight of NEU’s development strategy. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, also discussed with Griffith University’s leadership representatives opportunities for long-term cooperation in specialized research and the development of academic programs, including NEU’s new Leisure and Events Management (LAEM) program.

At the meeting, Griffith University’s leadership representatives also officially announced the recognition of the International Hospitality Management (IHME) program. Accordingly, students who complete 2.5 years of the IHME program can transfer to Griffith University in Australia for a further 1.5 years of study to earn the university’s bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anna Kwek, International Director at Griffith University’s College of Business, was also pleased to announce that students with strong academic performance would receive scholarships from Griffith covering 20% to 50% of tuition fees if they transfer.

To date, Griffith University has officially recognized six NEU academic programs. Students in these majors therefore have opportunities to transfer to Griffith University: (1) POHE in Hotel Management; (2) POHE in Travel Management; (3) International Hospitality Management (IHME); (4) Accounting; (5) Finance; and (6) International Business. In the coming period, the new Leisure and Events Management (LAEM) program will continue working with Griffith University to finalize recognition of the academic program and facilitate student transfers.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the leaders of the two institutions expressed their hope for more opportunities to develop cooperation in lecturer training and specialized research in the coming period.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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