{"id":75722,"date":"2026-09-21T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T02:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neu.edu.vn\/the-national-economics-university-neu-and-the-university-of-adelaide-establish-a-22-transfer-program-in-project-management\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T02:50:24","slug":"the-national-economics-university-neu-and-the-university-of-adelaide-establish-a-22-transfer-program-in-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neu.edu.vn\/en\/the-national-economics-university-neu-and-the-university-of-adelaide-establish-a-22-transfer-program-in-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Economics University (NEU) and the University of Adelaide Establish a 2+2 Transfer Program in Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Project Management students at the National Economics University (NEU) now have additional international study opportunities in Australia through a newly established 2+2 transfer program with the University of Adelaide (Adelaide University \u2013 AU). Under this program, eligible students can complete the first two years at NEU, with credits recognized as per the agreement between the two universities, and continue the remaining two years at the University of Adelaide to complete a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Project Management.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

The new transfer program marks the next step in the educational collaboration between the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide, transforming the compatibility between the academic programs of both institutions into a specific international study opportunity for NEU students.<\/p>\n\n

Developed within the framework of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement between the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide, the program establishes a basis for the recognition of relevant courses completed by students at NEU when transferring to the University of Adelaide, while also paving the way for deeper educational collaboration models in the future.<\/p>\n\n

2+2 Transfer Program: From NEU to the University of Adelaide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The program connects NEU’s Bachelor of Project Management with the Bachelor of Business, majoring in Project Management, at the Business and Law School of the University of Adelaide. The University of Adelaide is currently ranked 79th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2027; additionally, its Business and Management field is ranked 118th globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.<\/p>\n\n

According to the Credit Recognition and Transfer Table approved by both universities, students who complete at least two years of the Bachelor of Project Management program at NEU and meet the relevant conditions can be recognized by the University of Adelaide for 48 credit units, equivalent to 8 courses and corresponding to one year of the three-year Bachelor of Business program. Students will then complete the remaining 96 credit units, equivalent to 16 courses over two years, at the University of Adelaide.<\/p>\n\n

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Credit recognition is based on the alignment of courses completed by students at NEU in fields such as economics, accounting, management, information systems and data science, law, mathematics, finance, and statistics with 8 corresponding courses at the University of Adelaide.<\/p>\n\n

Students participating in the transfer program must meet the current requirements of the University of Adelaide regarding academic performance, English proficiency, admissions, and related conditions. Upon completion of the program and fulfillment of all graduation requirements, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Business degree, majoring in Project Management, by the University of Adelaide.<\/p>\n\n

The current credit recognition and transfer table applies to students eligible to commence the program at the University of Adelaide from September 3, 2026, to June 30, 2028.<\/p>\n\n

Project Management \u2013 An Increasingly Important Competency in the International Labor Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The transfer program is established in the context of growing demand for project management competencies in the international labor market. According to the Global Project Management Talent Gap Report 2025 by the Project Management Institute (PMI), there will be approximately 39.6 million project management professionals worldwide by 2025, while demand may increase by 48% to 64% by 2035. Under PMI’s high-growth scenario, the global talent gap in this field could reach 29.8 million by 2035.<\/p>\n\n

For Vietnam, PMI estimates there will be approximately 430,000 project management professionals by 2025; under the low-growth scenario of the report, demand may reach about 746,000 by 2035, equivalent to an increase of about 74%. In Australia, data from the Australian Jobs and Skills Authority shows that roles related to contract, program, and project management are present in various sectors, from public administration, professional services, science and technology to construction.<\/p>\n\n

These trends indicate that project management competencies have broad applications, not only in investment and construction but also in technology, digital transformation, infrastructure, sustainable development, innovation, and organizational change. Skills in planning, coordination, resource and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation are therefore increasingly valuable in many professional environments.<\/p>\n\n

The 2+2 transfer program allows students to access two complementary educational environments. At NEU, the Bachelor of Project Management program provides a foundation in economics, management, investment, and project management. At the University of Adelaide, students continue to develop business knowledge along with specialized skills in project leadership, risk management, communication, negotiation, teamwork, and innovation in an international academic setting.<\/p>\n\n

Through this, students not only have the opportunity to study in Australia but also to develop internationally applicable professional competencies and broad application capabilities, while accumulating academic and intercultural experiences in both Vietnam and Australia.<\/p>\n\n

From Cooperation Agreement to Learning Opportunities for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A significant milestone in the implementation of the transfer program was marked during the NEU delegation’s visit to the University of Adelaide in September 2026. During the working session with the Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, representatives from both sides discussed opportunities to promote educational collaboration in the fields of economics, business, and management.<\/p>\n\n

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Vice President of NEU and Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Dolan – Head of International Cooperation and Engagement, Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, exchanged the Appendix of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement, which establishes the credit recognition and transfer table for the Project Management transfer program. Signed by the leaders of both universities, the Appendix provides an official academic basis for program implementation.<\/p>\n\n

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Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Vice President of NEU and Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Dolan – Head of International Cooperation and Engagement, Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, exchange the Appendix of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement, establishing the credit recognition and transfer table for the 2+2 Project Management transfer program<\/em><\/p>\n\n

From Credit Transfer to Deeper Educational Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In addition to implementing the 2+2 transfer program, the alignment process of the Project Management curriculum also lays the groundwork for NEU and the University of Adelaide to explore more integrated educational collaboration models.<\/p>\n\n

A subsequent development direction is the study of a bilateral credit recognition mechanism. Based on the University of Adelaide currently recognizing appropriate modules completed by students at NEU, both parties can continue to explore NEU’s recognition of corresponding modules completed at the University of Adelaide. This could serve as an academic foundation to consider the potential development of a dual-degree program in the future, depending on the compatibility of the curriculum, learning outcomes, academic requirements, and approval processes of the two universities.<\/p>\n\n

The two parties have also discussed the potential development of an accelerated pathway from Bachelor’s to Master’s degrees, thereby gradually connecting undergraduate education with suitable postgraduate programs, creating a continuous and more efficient learning journey for eligible students.<\/p>\n\n

Alongside program connectivity, the two universities aim to enhance bilateral academic exchanges. NEU is eager to welcome more lecturers and scientists from the University of Adelaide to participate in teaching, conferences, and research seminars, developing faculty capacity and engaging with doctoral candidates. For the Project Management field, these activities can help students access knowledge and perspectives from both universities while fostering connections between specialized groups, program development, and research collaboration.<\/p>\n\n

From a specific credit transfer program, the collaboration between the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide can thus gradually expand in various aspects \u2013 from student mobility and credit recognition to articulation between educational levels, faculty exchange, and academic collaboration.<\/p>\n\n

For NEU students, the 2+2 transfer program opens up the opportunity to begin their academic journey in Hanoi and continue in Adelaide under an academically aligned and agreed-upon plan by both universities. Furthermore, the program lays the foundation for the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide to gradually build a more extensive educational and academic collaboration ecosystem between Vietnam and Australia.<\/p>\n\n

Article and photos: International Collaboration Department, School of Investment, and Communications Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Project Management students at the National Economics University (NEU) now have additional international study opportunities in Australia through a newly established 2+2 transfer program with the University of Adelaide (Adelaide University \u2013 AU). Under this program, eligible students can complete the first two years at NEU, with credits recognized as per the agreement between the two universities, and continue the remaining two years at the University of Adelaide to complete a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Project Management. The new transfer program marks the next step in the educational collaboration between the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide, transforming the compatibility between the academic programs of both institutions into a specific international study opportunity for NEU students. Developed within the framework of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement between the National Economics University and the University of Adelaide, the program establishes a basis for the recognition of relevant courses completed by students at NEU when transferring to the University of Adelaide, while also paving the way for deeper educational collaboration models in the future. 2+2 Transfer Program: From NEU to the University of Adelaide The program connects NEU’s Bachelor of Project Management with the Bachelor of Business, majoring in Project Management, at the Business and Law School of the University of Adelaide. The University of Adelaide is currently ranked 79th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2027; additionally, its Business and Management field is ranked 118th globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. According to the Credit Recognition and Transfer Table approved by both universities, students who complete at least two years of the Bachelor of Project Management program at NEU and meet the relevant conditions can be recognized by the University of Adelaide for 48 credit units, equivalent to 8 courses and corresponding to one year of the three-year Bachelor of Business program. Students will then complete the remaining 96 credit units, equivalent to 16 courses over two years, at the University of Adelaide. Credit recognition is based on the alignment of courses completed by students at NEU in fields such as economics, accounting, management, information systems and data science, law, mathematics, finance, and statistics with 8 corresponding courses at the University of Adelaide. Students participating in the transfer program must meet the current requirements of the University of Adelaide regarding academic performance, English proficiency, admissions, and related conditions. Upon completion of the program and fulfillment of all graduation requirements, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Business degree, majoring in Project Management, by the University of Adelaide. The current credit recognition and transfer table applies to students eligible to commence the program at the University of Adelaide from September 3, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Project Management \u2013 An Increasingly Important Competency in the International Labor Market The transfer program is established in the context of growing demand for project management competencies in the international labor market. According to the Global Project Management Talent Gap Report 2025 by the Project Management Institute (PMI), there will be approximately 39.6 million project management professionals worldwide by 2025, while demand may increase by 48% to 64% by 2035. Under PMI’s high-growth scenario, the global talent gap in this field could reach 29.8 million by 2035. For Vietnam, PMI estimates there will be approximately 430,000 project management professionals by 2025; under the low-growth scenario of the report, demand may reach about 746,000 by 2035, equivalent to an increase of about 74%. In Australia, data from the Australian Jobs and Skills Authority shows that roles related to contract, program, and project management are present in various sectors, from public administration, professional services, science and technology to construction. These trends indicate that project management competencies have broad applications, not only in investment and construction but also in technology, digital transformation, infrastructure, sustainable development, innovation, and organizational change. Skills in planning, coordination, resource and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation are therefore increasingly valuable in many professional environments. The 2+2 transfer program allows students to access two complementary educational environments. At NEU, the Bachelor of Project Management program provides a foundation in economics, management, investment, and project management. At the University of Adelaide, students continue to develop business knowledge along with specialized skills in project leadership, risk management, communication, negotiation, teamwork, and innovation in an international academic setting. Through this, students not only have the opportunity to study in Australia but also to develop internationally applicable professional competencies and broad application capabilities, while accumulating academic and intercultural experiences in both Vietnam and Australia. From Cooperation Agreement to Learning Opportunities for Students A significant milestone in the implementation of the transfer program was marked during the NEU delegation’s visit to the University of Adelaide in September 2026. During the working session with the Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, representatives from both sides discussed opportunities to promote educational collaboration in the fields of economics, business, and management. At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Vice President of NEU and Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Dolan – Head of International Cooperation and Engagement, Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, exchanged the Appendix of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement, which establishes the credit recognition and transfer table for the Project Management transfer program. Signed by the leaders of both universities, the Appendix provides an official academic basis for program implementation. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Vice President of NEU and Assoc. Prof. Rebecca Dolan – Head of International Cooperation and Engagement, Business and Law School, University of Adelaide, exchange the Appendix of the Credit Recognition and Transfer Agreement, establishing the credit recognition and transfer table for the 2+2 Project Management transfer program From Credit Transfer to Deeper Educational Collaboration In addition to implementing the 2+2 transfer program, the alignment process of the Project Management curriculum also lays the groundwork for NEU and the University of Adelaide to explore more integrated educational collaboration models. 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