Dr. Tran Cong Duc
Position: Head of the Economics, Business and Management Research Group
Expertise: Business Administration
Email: trancongduc@tdtu.edu.vn
Main Research Directions
Development Economics, Business, and Business Management
Achievements
- First author/corresponding author/submitting author of 14 scientific publications indexed in WoS/Scopus.
- Successfully supervised 5 master's students.
- Experienced in collaborating with the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED), Vietnam.
Education
| No. | Degree | Major/Specialization | Institution | Country | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Banking | Ton Duc Thang University | Vietnam | 2013 |
| 2 | Master's Degree | International Business Administration | Feng Chia University | Taiwan | 2016 |
| 3 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Business Administration | Feng Chia University | Taiwan | 2020 |
Doctoral Dissertation
Title: The Relationship between Risk Management and Corporate Governance: Evidence from Empirical Results
Experience
| Period | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 – Mar 2014 | Golden Voice Law Firm | Business Establishment Consultant |
| Apr 2014 – Sep 2015 | TPBank (Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank) | Credit Consultant for Individual and Corporate Clients |
| Sep 2016 – Present | Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University | Lecturer, Foundation Division |
| Jun 2023 – Present | Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University | Head of the Foundation Division |
| May 2026 – Present | Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University | Assistant to the Dean |
Publications
Tram, N. H. M., Nguyen, T. T., & Tran, C. D. (2024). ChatGPT as a tool for self-learning English among EFL learners: A multi-methods study. System, 103528. (ISI)
Pham, T. M. L., Le, G. P., Tran, C. D., & Le, P. T. M. (2024). The role of innovation activities on brand equity and brand performance: The moderating effects of economic benefit. Transformations in Business & Economics, 23(2). (ISI)
Pham, T. M. L., Tran, C. D., Trinh, T. H. H., & Le, P. T. M. (2023). How customers' perceptions of innovation activities drive brand preference, purchase and recommendation: The moderating role of product category. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences/Revue Canadienne des Sciences de l'Administration. (ISI)
Tran, C. D., & Thanh, P. T. (2023). Innovation and export: Evidence from manufacturing SMEs in a developing economy. International Journal of Development Issues, 22(2), 278-297. (Scopus)
Nguyen, T. T., Nguyen, T. C. A. H., & Tran, C. D. (2022). Exploring individuals’ adoption of COVID-19 contact-tracing apps: a mixed-methods approach. Library Hi Tech, 40(2), 376-393. (ISI)
Tran, C. D., Nguyen, T. T., & Wang, J. Y. (2022). Revisiting the interconnection between governance mechanisms and firm performance: evidence from Vietnamese listed firms. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 16(1), 146-167. (Scopus)
Tran, C. D., & Nguyen, T. T. (2021). Health vs. privacy? The risk-risk tradeoff in using COVID-19 contact-tracing apps. Technology in Society, 67, 101755. (ISI)
Tran, C. D., Minh, L. P. T., & Wang, J. Y. (2021). The influence of female leadership towards performance: evidence from Western European financial firms. International Journal of Business and Society, 22(2), 513-531. (Scopus)
Tran, C. D., Phung, M. T., Yang, F. J., & Wang, Y. H. (2020). The role of gender diversity in downside risk: Empirical evidence from Vietnamese listed firms. Mathematics, 8(6), 933. (ISI)
Chin, K. H., Nguyen-Thanh, N., & Tran, C. D. (2021). Stock Indices Forecast by Hybrid Model from GARCH Families: Evidence from Global Markets. Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, 16(1).
Wang, J. Y., Tran, C. D., & Wu, W. L. (2020). Value at Risk based on Skewed Distributions: Evidence from Asian Equity Markets. International Review of Accounting, Banking & Finance, 12(2).
Wang, J. Y., Tran, C. D., & Wu, W. L. (2019). Role of Board Structure in Financial Institutions: Evidence from Western Europe. Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, 14(2), 113-151.



