On the morning of October 22, 2025, the School of Banking and Finance at National Economics University (NEU) successfully held a stakeholder conference on launching the Financial Technology major/academic program and specialized programs, attracting a large number of faculty members, experts, businesses, and students.

An overview of the seminar

External delegates attending the seminar included Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Member of the Board of Directors of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam; Prof. Dr. Dao Van Hung, Former Director of the Academy of Policy and Development; Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Head of the Supervisory Board of VAMC; and Dr. Nguyen Duc Thang, Government Inspectorate.

Representing NEU were Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance; and leadership representatives from schools, departments, faculties/institutes, and centers. Also attending were leadership representatives from businesses, research institutes, and universities, along with faculty members and students of the School.

As digital transformation profoundly reshapes the finance and banking sector, with technology playing a pivotal role in business model innovation and risk management, the School of Banking and Finance at NEU has taken a strategic step by launching the Financial Technology (Fintech) major alongside specialized academic programs. This move not only demonstrates a vision for integration and the ability to adapt rapidly to global trends, but also affirms the University’s pioneering role in developing a high-quality workforce for the digital economy.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, delivers remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Xuan Que, Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, emphasized that amid rapid digital transformation in the finance and banking sector, developing a high-quality workforce with expertise in both finance and technology is an urgent requirement. He also affirmed that the School of Banking and Finance would pioneer the integration of financial knowledge with digital technology, giving NEU students a distinctive competitive advantage in domestic and international labor markets.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, presents the objectives, curriculum content, learning outcomes, and career opportunities of the academic programs in detail

Also at the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, presented in detail the objectives, curriculum content, learning outcomes, and career opportunities of the academic programs, including Finance and Business, Valuation, International Finance, Securities Markets, and, in particular, Financial Technology and Digital Banking—a new major closely linked to digital transformation trends in finance.

The lively discussion featured numerous practical questions addressing issues such as: How is Fintech reshaping the global financial ecosystem? What skills do students need to acquire to adapt to new trends? What role does Valuation play in investment and the real estate market? And in which fields can International Finance students pursue careers as Vietnam deepens its integration?

Delegates attending the conference pose for a commemorative photograph

Delegates exchange views and share insights at the seminar

The seminar not only provided in-depth knowledge but also fostered a spirit of innovation and an integration-oriented mindset while offering students guidance on future careers. It offered learners an opportunity to engage directly with Fintech development trends while connecting with experts and business partners who are driving the transformation of the modern financial sector. With its commitment to pioneering efforts, the School of Banking and Finance continues to affirm its leading role in education, research, and innovation in financial thinking, becoming a nurturing ground for knowledge and creativity in the digital era.

Selected images from the conference:

Article and photos: School of Banking and Finance & Department of Communications

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