On June 10, 2025, the MIS Talent 2025: “E-Mastery” academic competition officially took place at National Economics University (NEU), with the theme “Applying AI to Optimize Enterprise Resource Management.”

Delegates and students attending the ceremony pose for a commemorative photo.

External guests attending the ceremony included Dr. Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Deputy Director of the Department of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Finance; Tran Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade and Director of Vietinbank’s IT, Data & AI Division; Nguyen The Anh, Deputy Director of the Center for Card and Digital Banking Services, Cooperative Bank of Vietnam; Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, Head of Training Cooperation at the Institute for Enterprise Innovation, MISA Joint Stock Company; and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Quynh, in charge of human resources at BRAVO Software Joint Stock Company.

Representing NEU were Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems; Dr. Pham Xuan Lam, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology; Dr. Truong Dinh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; and Dr. Bui Quoc Hoan, Chief of Office of the College of Technology. Also attending were leadership representatives from colleges, departments and faculties, along with lecturers and students from NEU and universities in the Hanoi area.

Organized by the Faculty of Management Information Systems, College of Technology, NEU, the competition aims to inspire innovation and foster the ability to apply advanced technologies in businesses among students nationwide.

MIS Talent 2025 represents a new stage of development for earlier academic competitions such as MIS Project and the Digital Economy Student Talent Search, marking their consolidation, growth in scale and improvement in quality. This year’s competition opens participation to students from universities, academies and colleges nationwide, creating an intellectual arena at the intersection of technology, economics and management.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Deputy Director of the Department of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Finance, speaks at the ceremony.

Tran Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, speaks at the ceremony.

Nguyen The Anh, Deputy Director of the Center for Card and Digital Banking Services, Cooperative Bank of Vietnam, speaks at the ceremony.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, delivers the opening remarks.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, said that MIS Talent 2025 is a highly practical academic competition that helps students develop their thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills through a practice-oriented approach. The competition also connects the University, students and businesses as AI becomes a key factor in the economy.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, this year’s competition takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students in fields such as information technology, business administration, finance and accounting to work together to develop AI models for practical applications. This helps produce comprehensive solutions closely aligned with business needs, such as process automation, performance forecasting, workforce analysis and supply chain management.

The MIS Talent 2025: “E-Mastery” competition is organized for teams of three to four members, combining multiple-choice tests and case-based problem-solving to comprehensively assess professional knowledge, teamwork, critical thinking and technology application skills.

Dr. Trinh Hoai Son, Secretary-General of the competition, announces key information about its rules, content and upcoming stages.

To help students better understand the significance and role of artificial intelligence in the digital age, Tran Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, offered practical, insightful perspectives grounded in professional expertise at Talkshow E-Mind Insights. His remarks not only clarified AI’s strategic role in business management in general and banking management in particular, but also highlighted the theme of MIS Talent 2025.

Talkshow E-Mind Insights

Registration is open from June 10 to June 29, 2025. The preliminary round comprises an online multiple-choice test and a 3–5-minute dramatized video addressing a case-based problem. The ten highest-scoring teams will advance to the semifinal round.

In this round, teams will further refine their solutions and attend three intensive training sessions led by experts, entrepreneurs and lecturers. The round will expose contestants to business practices and strengthen their skills in applying AI to resource management. The four best teams will advance to the national final, tentatively scheduled for August 20, 2025.

Prizes include one first-place award, one second-place award and two third-place awards, along with skills training scholarships, certificates and internship opportunities at partner businesses. The competition offers both an intellectual arena and a career guidance journey for students interested in technology and business administration.

MIS Talent 2025 has officially launched and is ready to welcome talented, confident and creative young people to continue the journey of innovation in the AI era. Students interested in participating in the competition can register using the information below.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, presents flowers in appreciation to Tran Cong Quynh Lan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade, representing the Diamond Sponsor.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bach Tuyet, Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, presents flowers in appreciation to Nguyen The Anh, Deputy Director of the Center for Card & Digital Banking, Cooperative Bank of Vietnam, representing the Strategic Sponsor.

Dr. Tran Quang Yen, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Management Information Systems, presents flowers in appreciation to the Silver Sponsors and the Faculty’s long-standing partners, Misa, Bravo and Fast.

Article and photos: Faculty of Management Information Systems & Department of Communications

News and media coverage of the MIS Talent competition announcement ceremony:

MIS Talent 2025: “E-Mastery” seeks student talent in applying AI to enterprise resource management

Ministry of Finance web portal

Students compete to apply AI to enterprise resource management

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