On April 11, 2025, a delegation from National Economics University (NEU), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, visited and held meetings at the University of Waikato, New Zealand, and attended the graduation ceremony for the joint Bachelor of Business program.

The delegation poses for a commemorative photo with leaders of the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

The delegation also included Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Training Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Chi, Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business and Dean of the School of Trade and International Economics; as well as representatives of the University’s unit leaders, faculty and staff.

Ten students in the joint Bachelor of Business program, majoring in Supply Chain Management and Digital Business, who had transferred from NEU to the University of Waikato, officially graduated with outstanding results. This achievement clearly demonstrates the quality of the program as well as the students’ sustained efforts to integrate into an international educational environment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, presents a gift and poses for a commemorative photo with Prof. Neil Quigley, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato.

As part of the visit, the delegation also met with Prof. Neil Quigley, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, and representatives of the leadership of Waikato Management School. Discussions included comparing the bachelor’s programs offered by the College of Business at NEU and Waikato Management School at the University of Waikato to develop student exchange and transfer activities across the College of Business’s fields of study.

The two sides also discussed improving and redesigning the structure of the University of Waikato’s Bachelor of Business program, with majors in Digital Business and Supply Chain Management, offered at NEU. They also discussed developing a bachelor’s and master’s program (3+1), including 12 months of master’s study in Digital Business.

The meeting took place in an open, cooperative atmosphere, with strong agreement between the two sides. The University of Waikato highly valued the effectiveness of its cooperation with the School of Trade and International Economics at NEU and committed to continuing to work together and elevating the strategic partnership, contributing to the internationalization of education at both institutions in the coming period.

The delegation meets with NEU students who have transferred to the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

Some photos from the visit:

Article and photos: The delegation & Department of Communications

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