Led by Prof. Truong Dinh Chien, Dean, Faculty of Marketing, the
delegation inquired about the possibility of unified Bachelor-Master
program, and AIT faculty visits to NEU. The visitors explored
possible collaboration on marketing curriculum development
and attended a training course on “Methodologies in Developing
Electronic Teaching Materials” provided by AIT Extension.
Dr. Le Viet Thuy, Head of Training Management, said NEU was keen to
develop collaborative programs with AIT. He added that NEU, which was
established in 1956, has 45,000 students enrolled in various programs.
“Every year 4,000 Bachelor’s and 1000 Master’s students graduate from
NEU,” he added. Dr. Thuy also expressed a keen interest in faculty
development programs.
Barbara Igel, Dean of SOM, along with faculty members Prof. Nazrul
Islam, Dr. Do Ba Khang, Dr. Arun Kumar Gopalaswamy, Dr. Juthathip
Jongwanich, Dr. Supasith Chonglerttham, and Dr. Vatcharapol
Sukhotu.
discussion on SOM’s best practices and on curriculum
development, curriculum review and possible research collaboration.
Both parties expressed optimism for prospects of joint research
activites. Dr. Igel requested NEU to provide a list of research topics
being carried out and planned so that SOM could identify
areas of common interest.
discuss further about other areas for collaboration.
NEU expressed particular interest in SOM taking part in
curriculum development for its undergraduate program.
Ms. Wannapa Pliansri, Coordinator, RTG Relations Coordinator,
elaborated on AIT’s mission for capacity development in the region. She
added that students from Vietnam form the second largest cohort of
students at AIT, next only to host country Thailand. Ms. Tiamkare
Thitithamtada, Program Officer, External Relations and Communications
Office (ERCO) highlighted AIT’s partnership with various institutes and
universities in Vietnam.
