An International Learning Environment for Developing a Global Mindset
The International Business Administration Advanced Program at the Faculty of Business Administration, Foreign Trade University, is developed based on the curriculum of California State University, Fullerton (CSUF, USA), whose business school is among the 6% worldwide accredited by AACSB. Delivered entirely in English, the program is designed to equip students with an international management mindset, global perspectives, and the competencies required to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
In addition to the core curriculum, students regularly participate in courses, seminars, and workshops led by international professors from partner universities, industry experts, senior executives of multinational corporations, and business leaders. Through modern teaching approaches such as case studies, project-based learning, and co-teaching, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the adaptability needed to work effectively in multicultural environments.
Program highlights:
- More than 10 international professors and lecturers teaching in each cohort.
- Approximately 30–40 international exchange students studying in the program each year.
A Curriculum Designed to Develop Global Citizens and Digital Competencies
As one of Foreign Trade University’s pioneering internationally oriented programs, the International Business Administration Advanced Program combines a solid foundation in modern business management with practical competencies aligned with the evolving demands of the global labor market.
Students develop key competencies in:
- Positive thinking and problem-solving in a global context.
- Cross-cultural communication and teamwork.
- Data analysis, data-driven decision-making, and business technology applications.
- Innovation and management in VUCA environments.
Strong Industry Partnerships and Practice-Oriented Learning
The program places strong emphasis on bridging academic learning with real-world business practice through extensive collaborations with leading organizations, including FPT, Base.vn, Shopee, Rikkeisoft, KimSen, HABECO, EY, and PepsiCo.
Industry partners contribute to the curriculum through guest lectures, panel discussions, co-teaching activities, and company projects. The program also organizes regular company visits and field trips, enabling students to gain first-hand insights into business operations, interact with experienced executives, and build professional networks from an early stage of their academic journey.
On average, each cohort benefits from:
- Around 20 guest speakers and industry experts participating in teaching activities.
- Four to five company visits and field studies.
Academic, Research, and Extracurricular Achievements
During the 2025–2026 academic year, students of the International Business Administration Advanced Program achieved outstanding results in academics, scientific research, and extracurricular activities.
Notable achievements include:
- 45% of graduates received Excellent graduation honors.
- 27 students won Faculty-level Student Scientific Research Awards.
- 15 students won University-level Student Scientific Research Awards.
- 3 students received Ministerial-level Student Scientific Research Awards.
- Students earned top prizes in prestigious national and international competitions, including ESG Challenge 2025, I-Invest 2026, Vietnam Social Innovation Challenge 2025, and Social Business Creation (Canada) 2025.
Many alumni have continued their academic and research careers at leading universities worldwide, including Stanford University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The University of Manchester, City University of Hong Kong, BI Norwegian Business School, and Lund University.
According to alumni surveys, graduates are currently working at leading domestic and international organizations, including:
Consulting & Finance
- BCG
- McKinsey & Company
- Deloitte
- EY
- Warburg Pincus
- Green Giraffe
Consumer Goods & Multinational Corporations
- Procter & Gamble (P&G)
- L’Oréal
- Nestlé
- H&M
- Unilever
- SAP
- TeamViewer
- Panasonic
- Telenor
Banking & Securities
- Techcombank
- Vietcombank
- MB Bank
- TPBank
- State Securities Commission of Vietnam
Technology
- Shopee
- VinFast
- Katalon
- Asilla
- VinRobotics
Career Opportunities
With an internationally oriented education and a multidisciplinary business foundation, graduates of the International Business Administration Advanced Program are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities across business, finance, technology, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Typical career paths include:
- Marketing, Sales, and Account Executives/Managers
- Business Development Specialists
- Financial Analysts and Investment Associates
- Management Consultants
- Project Executives, Project Managers, and Product Executives
- Human Resource Specialists (HR Generalists, Talent Acquisition Specialists, HR Business Partners)
- Data Analysts and Business Analysts
- University lecturers and researchers
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Some alumni are currently pursuing academic pathways or postgraduate studies at leading international institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the University of Manchester, City University of Hong Kong, BI Norwegian Business School, and Lund University.
Alumni surveys show that graduates are working at leading domestic and international organizations, including:
Consulting & Finance: BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte, EY, Warburg Pincus, Green Giraffe
Consumer Goods & Multinational Corporations: P&G, L’Oréal, Nestlé, H&M, Unilever, SAP, TeamViewer, Panasonic, Telenor
Banking & Securities: Techcombank, Vietcombank, MB Bank, TPBank, State Securities Commission of Vietnam
Technology: Shopee, VinFast, Katalon, Asilla, VinRobotics.
