On April 20, 2025, Foreign Trade University (FTU) successfully organized the forum “Postgraduate Education: A Path to Leadership in the New Era,” aiming to strengthen connections and provide consultation on postgraduate programs.
The event was honored by the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Anh Tuan – Party Committee Secretary, President of FTU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Thu Thuy – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, together with leaders of FTU’s departments, faculty members, representatives from businesses, partners, and a large number of learners. Representing the Faculty of Finance and Banking were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Dung – Dean, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Tran Trung Dung – Vice Dean, along with faculty members who attended the forum.
Valuable and practical insights were shared by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Anh Tuan – FTU President; Mr. Ha Minh Hiep – Acting Chairman of the National Council for Standards, Metrology and Quality; and Mr. Le Manh Hung – Chairman of the Members’ Council, VCBS. These speakers offered perspectives from three crucial angles: government, private enterprise, and academia.
A space for dialogue – Connecting academic and career aspirations
The forum featured direct consultations on master’s and doctoral programs, as well as panel discussions with policymakers and experts. Topics included leadership skills, innovation, technological adaptability, ESG, and global integration. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions about academic pathways, career orientation, job prospects, and suitable programs, gaining valuable tools for their future journeys.
FTU – Shaping a thriving postgraduate learning ecosystem
The forum is an annual initiative led by the Graduate School, reaffirming FTU’s pioneering role in connecting the State – Academia – Business – Learners. In 2024, FTU launched the Graduate Partner Network (GPN) to promote collaboration in education, research, and high-quality human resource development. In a dynamic world shaped by constant technological and intellectual change, postgraduate education is the key to sustainable growth and global advancement.
FBF – Empowering learners to lead and innovate in finance and banking
At the postgraduate level, the Faculty of Finance and Banking currently offers two master’s programs in Finance and Banking (research and applied tracks, in Vietnamese), one PhD program in Finance and Banking (in both Vietnamese and English), and is set to launch a new English-taught Master of Finance program in collaboration with an international partner, leading to a dual degree (i-MFin).
Media coverage of the event: Chương trình Thời sự 9h00 | 21/04/2025
