On the morning of March 19th, a delegation from the Singapore Management University (SMU) visited and collaborated with the University of Information Technology, Viet Nam National Ho Chi Minh City University; this visit served as a precursor to future collaborations between the two institutions.
Leading the SMU delegation were Mr. Vu Viet Anh - Director of the Center, Singapore Management University in Ho Chi Minh City, and Ms. Hoang Thu Thao - Deputy Director of the Center, Singapore Management University in Ho Chi Minh City.
Welcoming the SMU delegation, representatives from UIT included Mr. Nguyen Tuan Nam - Head of the Office of International Relations; and Mr. Cao Thi Nhan - Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Systems.
The SMU and UIT representatives engaged in discussions and collaborative work on the morning of March 19th.
SMU is the third national university (out of six current national universities) established in Singapore. The university aims to specialize in Management and Commerce education – renowned fields in Singapore. During the meeting, SMU representatives expressed their desire to collaborate with UIT in developing joint training programs, allowing UIT students to study and work in Singapore after graduation. Additionally, SMU representatives mentioned numerous annual scholarship policies for students.
Mr. Vu Viet Anh - SMU representative proposed various directions for future collaboration.
Following preliminary discussions, representatives from Viet Nam National Ho Chi Minh City - University of Information Technology and SMU aspire to achieve the discussed goals and directions for cooperation established during the meeting, fostering a cooperative relationship for future development to provide learning and development opportunities for students.
Mr. Cao Thi Nhan - Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Systems exchanging ideas during the meeting
Both parties are hopeful for future collaborations.
Singapore Management University (SMU) is regarded as a leading university in Asia known for its technological advancements and teaching methods. Additionally, SMU is a pioneer in Singapore in experimenting with American-style university education and enrollment models. SMU actively recruits professors from prestigious universities worldwide such as the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, Harvard, and Columbia... With this investment, SMU has built the youngest and most dynamic school in Asia, emphasizing research and solving global issues.
Global Rankings of SMU:
Ranked 17th globally among specialized universities (QS World University Rankings 2023)
The first university in Singapore to achieve AAHRPP certification
The Lee Kong Chian Business School is the first business school in Singapore to be jointly certified by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.
The Lee Kong Chian Business School ranks 8th among the best business schools in Asia.
Ranked 1st in Asia and 3rd globally according to Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings.
Ranked 1st in Asia and top 10 globally in quantitative economics (Tillburg University Schools Research Ranking based on publications in 2015 – 2019)
Ranked 1st in Asia and top 3 globally for master's in asset management (according to Finance Rankings 2020)
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English version: Phan Huy Hoang
