Hanoi Business and Management University: Training closely linked to business practices

Hanoi Business and Management University: Training closely linked to business practices

At present, private universities make up 15 per cent of Vietnam’s total universities, and are expected to account for 40-50 per cent in the next three years, according to the Government’s planning. The training model of private universities has asserted its increasingly important role in Vietnam’s education system, representing a close link between education and practice. The Hanoi Business and Management University is a notable example of this model’s success.

In order to provide career orientations for students during their study at the university, the Hanoi Business and Management University has closely linked its education and training with the society and especially enterprises. Professor-Rector Tran Phuong said that the university regularly explores and updates the needs of companies, then incorporates them into its curricula so that the training contents closely follow reality and reflect practical business requirements. The key subjects of the university include Business Management, English and Informatics. During its early years, the university received only 800 students. This figure has now risen to 1,900 students. 4,000 graduates from the university have found good jobs.

 Each year, the university spends from VND400-500 million rewarding good and excellent students as well as proficient classes, to encourage their learning spirit and talents.

Interested enterprises have helped “nurture” their future human resources by providing scholarships. With the funding of G.E Japan Company, the Hanoi Business and Management University has established the Kawai Fund to reward the students who are proficient in academic records, scientific thesis or business practices. During two academic years of 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, Kawai Fund has given rewards to 285 students, the highest reward is VND3 million and the lowest VND500 thousand. Apart from G.E Japan, many other companies such as E-Land Vietnam, Nobland Vietnam, Thao Tu Company, Vinh Tien Company, Joseph M.HA, and ATI have expressed their wish to seek human resources from the university through meaningful and practical activities.

At present, the system of private universities is highly appreciated for its facilities. Professor Luong Manh Cam, the Hanoi Business and Management University’s Vice-Rector, has said that the university has procured 700 computers to ensure that each student is equipped with one computer to practice their computer skills. Students majoring in English are provided with a modern Lab with relevant equipment. The university also helps introduce proficient students who have finished their third academic year to foreign universities in Holland, Singapore and Taiwan among others.

The educational strategy of the Hanoi Business and Management University is set to be the trend of future as it promises to provide qualified human resources for practical work requirements, thereby enterprises can save time and cost related to training for inexperienced employees. 

• Kim Phuong