On the afternoon of February 28, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) hosted the bachelor’s degree award ceremony for cohort eight, the opening ceremony for cohort nine, and an admissions information session for cohort 10 in Actuarial Science and Finance under the joint bachelor’s–master’s program between NEU and Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University (French Republic).

An overview of the ceremony

Representing Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University at the ceremony was Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu, who oversees teaching for the joint program in Vietnam. Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Manh The, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematical Economics; and representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, and centers, along with faculty members teaching in the program, parents, and the program’s new graduates and new students.

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

On behalf of the University’s leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, congratulated the program’s new graduates on completing their studies with distinction and receiving their bachelor’s degrees that day. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu emphasized that their success was a well-deserved reward for their dedicated efforts throughout two years of study at the University. The Vice President expressed his hope that the new graduates would continue to work hard and strive to excel in the master’s program in France, soon becoming globally respected experts in insurance and financial analysis.

Addressing the program’s new students in cohort nine, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu affirmed that joining an international program would offer many opportunities and challenges, enabling them to realize their full potential and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become global citizens. “However, success never comes easily. I hope you will develop your abilities, explore your potential, nurture your strengths, and make a difference in your thinking and actions to achieve success and happiness.” The Vice President expressed confidence that their tremendous efforts throughout their studies, combined with a modern learning environment, would certainly help them achieve considerable success in the future, while demonstrating their capabilities and preparing them to integrate into and compete in the international labor market.

Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, who oversees teaching for the joint program in Vietnam, delivers remarks

Representing Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu welcomed the program’s new students in cohort nine and congratulated the new graduates on completing the first stage of the academic program in Vietnam, expressing her hope that they would have a very successful year of master’s study in France. Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu also thanked NEU for its support and cooperation throughout the teaching process and for overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic to produce an outstanding cohort of learners, all of whom were able to progress to study in France. Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu expressed her hope that the partnership program between the two universities would achieve even greater success in the future.

Dr. Nguyen Manh The, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematical Economics and Standing Member of the Program Executive Board, delivers remarks.

At the ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Manh The, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematical Economics and Standing Member of the Program Management Board, said that Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University and NEU signed a cooperation agreement in 2007, laying the foundation for a strong, lasting relationship. Since then, their joint bachelor’s and master’s programs in Actuarial Science and Finance have achieved impressive results in admissions and education, helping improve the quality of education for students, strengthen research cooperation, and generate more positive impacts on society.

A representative of the new bachelor’s graduates delivers remarks and presents flowers in appreciation to representatives of the two universities’ leadership.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, and Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University present degrees to the new graduates

Building on the success of previously admitted cohorts, the Faculty of Mathematical Economics at NEU held an admissions information session for cohort 10. The session provided both an overview and detailed information about the joint bachelor’s–master’s program in Actuarial Science and Finance (Actuary). This is a joint program between the Institute of Financial Science and Insurance (ISFA), part of Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, and the Faculty of Mathematical Economics at NEU. The program has admitted nine cohorts, and its graduates are now working in many countries around the world, earning high incomes.

Some photos from the ceremony:

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