The presentation of the international Capstone course took place at the University of Economics and Business - VNU with the participation of the instructors directly guiding the course from Indiana University, USA as Prof. Tran Ngoc Anh and Prof. Huynh The Du (O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs); Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong (Deputy Chief of PHER Project). On the side of the University of Economics and Business, there was the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of the University; Dr. Nguyen Duc Lam – Head of Research and Development Department with 17 UEB students, and 15 students from O'Neill School.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of University of Economics and Business - VNU sent greetings to the guests from the US

Before, students were only exchanged and worked in teams online, but when they presented together directly on stage, the groups had good coordination to come up with ideas. , a feasible module towards promoting and developing the education system in Vietnam.

 

Groups of UEB and IU students confidently presented and excellently commented on the project that the team implemented

 

 

After impressive presentations, the groups listened to sharing, evaluation and suggestions from the teachers of Indiana University and the PHER project.

 

Prof. Tran Ngoc Anh - Instructor of the Capstone Course (O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs) shared at the presentation

 

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong (Deputy Chief of PHER Project) highly appreciated the presentations of students/students of the Capstone course.

 

Teachers and students of the two universities together took a photo after the final presentation session

After attending the lecture, Indiana University (IU) students embarked on a week-long study program at the University of Economics and Business (UEB) focused on "Contemporary Economic and Development Issues in Vietnam" and "A Comprehensive Overview of Vietnamese History." These seminars allowed the American students to deepen their understanding of Vietnam's history, culture, economy, and people.

In the finale ceremony, the students from both institutions engaged in a cultural exchange session, sharing their thoughts and emotions after collaborating for over five months. The UEB students expressed their joy upon receiving certificates of successful completion of the course from the organizing team.

 

The finale ceremony of the Capstone international course was organised at UEB

 

Dr. Nguyen Duc Lam - Head of the Office of Research and Partnership Development, UEB - VNU, speaking at the finale ceremony and awarding certificates

 

Student Lawton Perret (third from left) – Indiana University (IU) speaking at the finale ceremony

 

Student Nguyen Hai An – Class QH2019 E KTKT CLC2 Faculty of Accounting - Auditing expressed their thoughts after the course

 

Prof. Huynh The Du (O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs) – Instructor of the Capstone course

 

 

 

 

  

UEB students are awarded a certificate after completing the course

By sharing their artistic and cultural practices with one another, students from UEB and IU helped bridge the gap between their two countries.

 

Cheerful, energetic dances from the students of the USA

 

UEB students also brought unique, youthful and joyful musical performances

 

UEB students and IU students and teachers representing the two universities take a photo at the finale ceremony of the Capstone International Course

Closing the Capstone international course, indeed the participating students will possess not only valuable knowledge and experience but also fascinating experiences and lasting memories! Let's look forward to the interesting and useful "cross-country" courses, with the next international friends to exchange, study and explore at UEB in the near future!