On February 2nd, 2026, the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) – Ton Duc Thang University and Odoo HK Limited officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This event marks a significant milestone in internationalizing education and meeting the rigorous standards of the AACSB Alliance.
Synergy of Resources: Academic Excellence Meets Management Technology
The ceremony was attended by key representatives from both organizations:
- From the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA): Prof. Pham Thi Minh Ly (Dean), PhD. Phung Minh Tuan (Vice Dean), MCom. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh (Assistant Dean) , along with other faculty members.
- From Odoo HK Limited: Bella Indah Sanusi (L&D and Education Program Manager - APAC) and Mr. Tony To (Country Manager of the Education Program in Vietnam).
This partnership is built on mutual support: the Faculty of Business Administration contributes a solid academic foundation , while Odoo provides cutting-edge technology through its modern ERP ecosystem. This collaboration demonstrates the Faculty's dedication to building a strategic partner network, a vital requirement for international accreditation.
Enhancing Empirical Capability under AACSB Standards
Under the AACSB framework, faculty engagement in business practice is a crucial criterion for evaluating staff quality. This partnership enables lecturers to:
- Immerse in a Digital Environment: Gain hands-on experience with real-world business processes on ERP software. This ensures teaching content remains aligned with market trends and prevents theoretical gaps.
- Contribute to the Industry: Leveraging their expertise, FBA lecturers will provide academic feedback and consultation to help Odoo optimize its educational solutions in Vietnam.
MCom. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh emphasized:
"This connection does more than provide new tools; it brings our faculty and students closer to international operational standards. This is a fundamental platform for FBA to affirm its educational quality according to AACSB standards, ensuring our graduates are fully capable of working in a global environment."
Workshop: Digitalizing Course Modules
Immediately following the signing ceremony, the workshop "Applying the Odoo Ecosystem in Teaching" translated the strategy into practical action:
- Mastering the Odoo Ecosystem: Faculty members explored modules such as Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, and Supply Chain from an expert perspective.
- Integrating Practice into the Classroom: Discussions focused on incorporating Odoo Education into case studies, helping students familiarize themselves with digitalized operations directly during class hours.
The event concluded with positive feedback from the faculty members. Continuously enhancing the "digital capacity" of our teaching staff is the Faculty's strongest commitment to maintaining international academic standards and providing high-quality human resources for the 4.0 era.
