City University of Economics. Ho Chi Minh City – One year of efforts to operate the Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University model

On October 27, 2021, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially transformed and restructured, with the first milestone being the birth of 3 UEH member schools. In the moment of celebrating 46 years of establishment of the University (October 27, 1976 – October 27, 2022), let’s look back at the mark of one year of efforts to operate the new generation university model of UEH: University Multidisciplinary and Sustainable.

A year of transforming into a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University

After 46 years of strong development in the direction of internationalization, continuously innovating according to market signals, well meeting the needs of the country’s economic development and contributing to human knowledge, in the new period under Impact of Industrial Revolution 4.0, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has pioneered the strategy of becoming a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University. This is a common trend in the world to help promote multidisciplinary research and training capacity, to meet the diverse needs of the market; access to great training, research and consulting projects to solve global problems; community cohesion by knowledge values, sustainable action. The new direction also elevates UEH’s brand position, opening up opportunities for ranking and promotion on prestigious international rankings.

Accordingly, the development process of UEH Multidisciplinary and Sustainable from now to 2030 will have 2 phases:

●      Phase 1 (2021 – 2025):  Forming a multi-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary university in Economics, Business – Management, Social Science and Technology on the basis of restructuring the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City into a comprehensive university with 3 member schools including: UEH Business School (COB); UEH School of Economics, Law and State Administration (CEGL); UEH School of Technology and Design (CTD).

●      Phase 2 (2026 – 2030):  UEH forms more International Schools and upgrades Vinh Long Branch into a University of the Mekong Delta region, promoting international training and expanding local development, recognized within Asia with a ranking in the 500 best universities in Asia.

At the same time, UEH focuses on building and developing the 5 strategic pillars of a Sustainable University, taking contribution to the sustainable future of the community and society as a destination, including: (1) Citizenship training global – Sustainable action; (2) Research for the benefit of the community; (3) Operation: From clean campus to green university; (4) A community of people who inspire art and lead change for sustainable development; (5) Governance: Prioritize sustainable development.

With the new strategy, UEH wishes to create the image of a new generation university with the following characteristics: (1) Quality – Trust – Sustainability; (2) Integration; (3) Creativity – Technology; (4) Artistic Inspiration – Happiness – Leading.

These strategic orientations have received the full support and consensus of the UEHers collective and gradually created a different position of the university in the fields of training, research, and knowledge transfer. knowledge, connection and community development.

On October 27, 2021, officially launched 3 UEH member universities, starting the restructuring strategy to form a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University.

In line with the new journey, over the past year, UEH has flexibly operated according to the university model  – Member Schools – Subsidiaries  in a methodical and resolute manner, in the direction of increasing the sovereignty of the Universities. member. Specifically: 03 member universities under UEH have the functions of training, scientific research, international cooperation and providing scientific services, consulting, technology transfer in the fields of responsibility and operation with the structure includes: Council of Science & Training School; Faculties and Institutes; General Department and Continuing Training Center. The schools operate under the management of the Board of Directors of the Member Schools and the Board of Directors of UEH. At the same time, there is a close association, coordination and support in training activities, scientific research, international cooperation and other activities to implement the common development strategy of UEH. At the same time, the relationship between the Member School and other units of UEH is a relationship of coordination and support. Other units of UEH facilitate, guide, train, train and foster in relevant professional knowledge for the Member School.

UEH has flexibly operated under the model of University – Member School – Subsidiary in a methodical and resolute manner, in the direction of increasing sovereignty for the Member Universities.

Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University Operation Model: A solid foundation for the 10-year journey (2021 – 2030)

Looking back over the past year, despite transforming in accordance with extremely new and fundamental strategies, management and operation methods and still gradually improving, UEH still maintains stability. , the inherent development momentum, and initially achieved extremely positive results. UEH member schools together with UEH Vinh Long branch have gradually stabilized, becoming the school’s pioneer squad, increasing UEH’s influence on the map of multidisciplinary, high-quality training and research, prestige, integration and creativity domestically and internationally. “The past year can be called a year of “really very fast” transformation for all individuals and units, and very true to the spirit of UEHer so far, we are not afraid to change and are ready for change. change for more positive, pioneering and sustainable things” – GS.TS. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman of the School Council shared.

*The insight and flexible and innovative management perspective of UEH’s leadership team

UEH’s innovation in the past 46 years comes from modern management thinking, long-range, quick to trends, flexible to deployment methods, and ready to change. UEH. This important foundation has created a pioneering digitized higher education environment, applying what the world’s top universities are doing, selectively learning sustainable governance tools from other universities. enterprise organization, and seriously invest resources in time. The establishment of the Steering and Executive Committee of the “Sustainable University to 2030” Project in early 2022 as a dedicated team, paving the way for specific activities on development and sustainable action of the university. is an example. This is the premise and creates confidence for UEH’s strategy to restructure the University into a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University that will step by step become reality.

“Democracy – Publicity – Fairness” is a consistent principle in the management and administration activities of the school. All members of the UEH family are equal, have their rights guaranteed, and participate regularly in decision-making and implementation of policies, activities and programs. The organization of the management and administration apparatus is carried out according to the democratic mechanism, through widely contributing opinions, voting to elect reputable leaders at all levels of units, mass organizations, etc. Rules and regulations are disclosed to employees. Correct directions, timely resolution of difficulties, and policies to encourage and create conditions for each individual, unit and collective to promote their role and contribute their strength in the development strategy. General of the School.

*Effectiveness of the management decentralization model, increasing sovereignty for Member Schools

The development spaces created by the Multidisciplinary and Sustainable UEH model have been fully exploited by the leadership team of the member universities, helping the faculties, institutes and units under the University to realize their full potential and open up. expanding the ecosystem of training, research and connection in the direction of multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary, since then many quality activities and programs have been implemented in the past time. Along with a clearly oriented University development strategy, the Member Universities on the one hand make a difference in the development journey, on the other hand, together create a unified strategic whole, promoting the direction of the university. shared by the whole school.

*The non-stop efforts of General Department – Member School

The General Department of the Member School is an important link, conveying the University’s strategy of Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University, 05 pillars of sustainability to the Member University; deploying work between the Member School and the units under UEH, and especially connecting the units within the member school. Although newly established and in operation for less than a year, leaders and personnel from 3 General Departments have proven their cohesive role, performing these important administrative and administrative support functions. contribute greatly to stable coordination among stakeholders throughout UEH.

The same role of the Short-term Training Center is the focal point for implementing short-term training activities of the University. With the right steps in the past year, 03 UEH member schools have been gradually asserting their brand and mission in activities:   School administration; Training high-quality human resources to meet the needs of the labor market; Increasing scientific research activities; Promote international cooperation strategy; Serving the community and building and developing society.

Các Trường thành viên và Phân hiệu Vĩnh Long nỗ lực nghiên cứu khoa học và chuyển giao tri thức phục vụ cộng đồng

Member schools and Vinh Long Branch promote cooperation agreements with enterprises

• Independent operation capacity and proactive coordination spirit of units and departments under UEH

Along with the member schools, the independent operation capacity of UEH’s training units including: Faculty of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Political Theory has increased strongly, achieved many achievements in training, scientific research, community service, in parallel with the strategic goals that UEH has set.

At the same time, the proactive coordination and support of UEH functional units with each other and with member universities have significantly contributed to the operation of the new university model in the past time.

Today’s initial successes are proof that UEH’s development strategy following the Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University model is correct. This is also an important asset, a solid foundation for UEH to continue to be consistent with the goals set out on the next 10-year journey (2021 – 2030). “Not only 3 member schools, I think all units at UEH in the past year have been really enthusiastic. I don’t use the word “fulfillment”, I think people have done more than they have. With that way of thinking and doing, I believe UEH will have a journey of 10 years with many achievements and markings” – Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, Rector of UEH shared.

Ready for the transition from University to University

On the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the establishment of the University (October 27, 1976 – October 27, 2022), grateful and proud of the achievements of the previous generations, UEH is ready to fight internally. marks the transition from University to University.

The opening will be a key chain of activities “Ready4Next” based on interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and sustainable foundations – marking a year of transformation, restructuring and strategic repositioning of UEH, moving to the University of Industry and Sustainability.

Through the series of seminars on Applying technology to smart life Smart Living, Smart City, Artech art combination technology, Opportunities & challenges in multi-field sustainable development, … ” Ready4Next” sends a message to the community:  UEH is ready to be a new generation university, listening to the times, understanding the young generation, proactively updating, fully equipped with knowledge, skills, and abilities. creating an empowering environment to help the next generation of employees in the digital era discover their potential “Unleash creativity – Proactive future – Comprehensive value” and contribute to the sustainable development of society. festival.

Universities and colleges have always played an important role in the development of society. We are facing an era with many global challenges, strongly affecting the quality of life of people in all fields. Therefore, universities and colleges need to make adjustments to adapt to the new requirements of society and towards sustainable development. This is also a new responsibility that UEH collectives and individuals are and will be determined to pursue. As a University  that has overcome many difficulties and challenges to achieve many successes, making important contributions to education, the development of the country and social responsibility during the past 46 years. Today, UEH is ready with a new name, new model, new strategy – Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics. Ho Chi Minh City – University of Multidisciplinary and Sustainability.