Faculty of Business Administration Welcomes Vice President of emlyon Business School, Strengthening Strategic Cooperation for a New Phase of Partnership

On May 19, 2026, the Faculty of Business Administration formally welcomed and worked with a high-level leadership delegation from emlyon Business School. The working session marked a significant milestone in enhancing the strategic cooperation between both parties, while opening up many new prospects in training, academic exchange, and fostering global integration opportunities for learners.

Representatives of Ton Duc Thang University and the emlyon Business School delegation at the working session.

The meeting took place in a solemn and open atmosphere with the presence of Dr. Vo Hoang Duy – Vice President of TDTU, the Dean Board of the Faculty of Business Administration, and representatives from the International Cooperation, Research and Training Institute (INCRETI). On behalf of the partner institution, the emlyon Business School delegation, consisting of 05 members, was led by Prof. Mark Smith – Deputy Dean and Director of Academic Programs. The delegation also included Dr. Xing Wen Long – Head of emlyon Asia Campus, and Dr. Jason Zhang – Director of the Global eMBA program (Asia campus).

Dr. Vo Hoang Duy - Vice President of TDTU speaking at the working session.

Prof. Mark Smith - Vice President of emlyon Business School on his first visit to TDTU.

During the session, both parties reviewed their cooperative journey over the past 3 years, particularly the joint international training program in Global Business Administration. On this occasion, emlyon also proposed subsequent collaborative activities, specifically regarding the potential implementation of Postgraduate programs. These initiatives are expected to contribute to building an advanced learning environment, enabling students, postgraduates, and faculty members to access global educational standards and enhance their international integration capabilities.

"Strengthening strategic partnerships with world-leading educational institutions like emlyon not only affirms TDTU's training quality but also creates immense practical values, equipping learners with innovative thinking and competitive capabilities ready for the digital era" shared by Dr. Vo Hoang Duy - Vice President of TDTU.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Hoang Bach - Director of INCRETI delivering his speech.

Board of the Faculty of Business Administration discussing subsequent collaborative activities.

Representatives from emlyon Business School actively discussing the potential development of Postgraduate's programs.

The visit and working session of the emlyon Business School delegation, especially the first business trip to Vietnam by Prof. Mark Smith - Vice President, marked a significant milestone in the cooperative relationship between the two entities. The event not only demonstrates emlyon's strong interest and commitment to the Vietnamese educational market but also serves as clear evidence of the increasingly close strategic partnership between TDTU and emlyon. This aligns with their shared direction of promoting educational internationalization, research, and high-quality human resource development in the spirit of the AACSB accreditation.

The Presidential Board, FBA Board, and INCRETI representatives presenting gifts and taking a commemorative photo with the emlyon Business School delegation.

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