On the evening of March 29, 2024, the Institute of International Education at National Economics University (NEU) held a ceremony to announce the Decision establishing its Alumni Liaison Committee and sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Institute and businesses to strengthen University–business connections and provide learners with diverse professional and practical experiences.

An overview of the program

Business representatives attending the event included Pham Vu Tung, Marketing Director of CNG – Natural Creativity Group; Dau Thuy Ha, Director of OMT Online Management Training Joint Stock Company; Pham Son Tung, Deputy General Director of Care For Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Nguyen Ngoc Quynh, Director of Quynh Quang Real Estate Investment Company; Le Trung Kien, Deputy Director of the Institute of Educational Psychology and Training; Pham Thu Ngan, Director of GPS Nghe Company; Hoang Hong Ngoc, Founder of Ngoc Gems; Ngo The Cong, CEO of Youth+; and Nguyen Tuan Anh, General Director of Moci Solution Media Imaging Solutions Joint Stock Company. Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Huong, Vice Dean in charge of the Graduate School; Dr. Truong Dinh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, schools, institutes, and centers; and University faculty and staff. Business participants included representatives of companies, groups, and businesses owned by alumni of the Institute of International Education.

The IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program is a joint bachelor’s program with partner universities in the United Kingdom. It was NEU’s first international joint program and has been directly delivered by the Institute of International Education since 2005. The B-BAE@NEU Bachelor’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Business Development is a joint bachelor’s program with Boise State University in the United States, launched in 2018.

Through 20 cohorts of the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program and six cohorts of the B-BAE@NEU Bachelor’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, the Institute of International Education has affirmed the quality of its education, with nearly 2,000 graduates who have achieved career success, including many key managers and specialists in major businesses. To strengthen business connections, diversify alumni activities, and enhance the practical relevance and professional experiences offered by its academic programs, the Institute of International Education decided to establish an Alumni Liaison Committee comprising alumni of the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program and the B-BAE@NEU Bachelor’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation with alumni-owned businesses. The cooperation covers five engagement activities integrated into the curricula of the two programs: the IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program and the B-BAE@NEU Bachelor’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Business Development. Through these activities, students of the Institute of International Education will have opportunities to meet entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and learn, visit businesses, and receive one-on-one guidance and advice from the alumni community.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, speaks at the event.

Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, affirmed: “Signing a cooperation program between the University and businesses is not only a means of advancing both parties’ missions and development strategies but also brings tremendous benefits to students in the programs. In this way, the Institute of International Education will not only create a high-quality, practice-oriented learning environment but also provide golden opportunities for students to develop themselves and demonstrate their talents through practical experiences and learning from businesses and the programs’ alumni community.”

Dr. Truong Dinh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announces the Decision establishing the Institute of International Education Alumni Liaison Committee.

Pham Son Tung, Deputy General Director of Care For Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Head of the Institute of International Education Alumni Liaison Committee, speaks at the event.

Pham Son Tung, Head of the Institute of International Education Alumni Liaison Committee and Deputy General Director of Care For Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared: “Both I personally and the alumni community are always ready to contribute what we have to the University and NEU students. Joint research projects not only offer students opportunities to access new technologies and methods but also help them build teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills in practical settings. This is a wonderful opportunity for our alumni community to meet, connect, and take part together in the diverse programs proposed by the Institute of International Education. For the business community, building a network connecting students and alumni that creates opportunities for learning and cooperation, fosters a professional learning and working community, and supports sustainable development is essential and meaningful for both the University and businesses.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, signs the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Institute of International Education and 13 businesses.

The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation was signed between the Institute of International Education and 13 organizations and businesses: GPS Nghe; Ngoc Gems; Youth+; Moci Solution Media Imaging Solutions Joint Stock Company; HRI International Human Resources Joint Stock Company; Care For Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Quynh Quang Real Estate Investment Company; CNG – Natural Creativity Group; OMT Online Management Training Joint Stock Company; the Institute of Educational Psychology and Training; SMarketing Agency Consulting and Implementation Co., Ltd.; MK Group; and Nabu Education. This memorandum marks an important milestone in strengthening University–business relations. Through it, both parties can better leverage their strengths to support each other’s sustainable, long-term development. Areas of cooperation include business speakers (guest speaker), business lecturers (guest lecture), advising (mentoring), organizing site visits (field-trip), and hosting student interns (internship). This cooperation will provide students in the Institute of International Education’s IBD@NEU International Bachelor’s Program and B-BAE@NEU Bachelor’s Program in Entrepreneurship and Business Development with a learning environment offering diverse hands-on business experiences.

Pham Vu Tung, Marketing Director of CNG Group, speaks at the event.

Pham Vu Tung, Marketing Director of CNG Group, shared: “This cooperation has long been a source of inspiration for me, with the hope of sharing my values and experience with students. The Institute of International Education continually strives to design programs and activities that offer students opportunities to gain experience and apply their knowledge in real-world settings. This always makes me feel proud of my decision to entrust my child’s education to the Institute. I believe this cooperation will open a new door for students, helping them experience the real world and better prepare for the future.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, speaks at the event.

All businesses participating in the signing have longstanding, close cooperative relationships with the Institute of International Education, and most were founded by its alumni. Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, emphasized the importance of alumni as a resource and affirmed: “The Institute of International Education’s alumni community comprises more than 2,000 graduates who have established their reputations and are actively working in many fields. The Institute of International Education believes in the strength of the alumni and business community and trusts that they will actively support and work alongside the University. We can create positive value for learners by sharing this community’s knowledge and valuable practical experience.”

Members of the Institute of International Education alumni community and business representatives attending the event pose for a commemorative photo.

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