Executive MBA Vietnam — Students & Alumni

Ha Thi Thu Thanh
CEO, Deloitte Vietnam (formerly VACO)

"Education and learning business has always been of prime importance in my life. Being the CEO of VACO, the largest auditing firm in Vietnam, it has indeed been a rewarding challenge for me to balance my work, my family and the MBA with University of Hawaii.
As I view this, I have improved on my skills and knowledge to work in a very global environment. The knowledge of professors combined with the experiences of my classmates, who happen to be not only Vietnamese but also many expatriates, has helped me manage my business.

The pursuit of an MBA requires time and patience. If you have these, then don't miss the chance to get a world class, well acclaimed, AACSB accredited MBA program right at your door step with the University of Hawaii at Manoa."

Kim Jung In
General Director, GM Daewoo Vietnam Auto & Technology Co. (VIDAMCO)

"The world's a small place, and that's what makes me feel so good. I am a Korean working in the Daewoo International Trading under Daewoo Corporation for over 25 years. Business has taken me around the world and here in Vietnam where I act as General Director & CEO of GM Daewoo Vietnam Auto & Technology Co. A tight working schedule once stopped me from realizing my dream of pursuing a degree. Amazingly, University of Hawai'i, credentials and prestige took me straight to the right choice for pursuing an MBA. The Professors from Hawaii, many of whom have worked in Japan and Korea, have been very helpful and cooperative in helping me cope with my rigorous time schedule.

In fact going back to school after such a long time span has indeed been a pleasure and also an opportunity to polish and broaden my knowledge."

Aryeh D. Sternberg
Creative Strategy Director, MSS Digital

"During my time with the program I have gained the relevant lifetime-use skills I was looking for when I joined two years ago. Interacting with my Vietnamese counterparts from varying industries has given me an eye opening experience, training me in cross-cultural business that an MBA state-side could not do. As the Class President I was forced to learn to integrate and be a partner with a community Americans normally have no access to, sharing my own experiences and skills while gaining valuable cross-cultural leadership abilities. UH has provided Vietnam with an amazing opportunity and I am proud to be one of the first to graduate from this program."

Nguyen Thi Thien Huong
Vice General Director, TECHCOMBANK

"My decision to study the MBA was a very conscious decision.
The reason I was attracted to this program was because it was designed to suit the knowledge and experience of executives and senior executives. This made the entire classroom environment very suitable to me.
The University of Hawaii MBA program is an AACSB-International accredited degree. This makes it very valuable not only from the intangible points of its recognition and quality but also it gives an added advantage that this degree can help me transfer credits to any other AACSB recognized management course work. I was very impressed by the instruction of the UH and Hanoi faculty, who motivated every student to draw from their experiences. I have gained a lot from the course materials but also from the classroom where I've built my presentation, problem solving, team work, and time management skills among others. My other classmates, some of whom are from other countries, have also enriched my knowledge in my studies and projects. It's a team effort between different nationalities in the classroom.

Although not much time has passed since my classes have started, the courses have helped me become a better executive because the learning has not been limited to the professors, but also stems from my classmates."

Tran Duc Nghia
Director, Delta International

"I started the UH Shidler College of Business EMBA in Vietnam at the same time I started my own business and quickly realized how the practical knowledge I was gaining from the course was easily applied to the day to day running of my company. In addition, the overall strategic thinking that I developed during the MBA program gave me the confidence and skills to expand my business from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and we are now a nationwide provider of shipping services employing over 30 staff. Being in class with a diversified group of established executives and learning from their experience, while greatly expanding my personal network of Vietnamese and ex-patriots, was one of the greatest benefits to me.

I found the quality of the program, and UH faculty traveling from overseas, to be top-notch and the AACSB accreditation ensures that my degree is recognized worldwide. The class schedule was convenient and allowed me to continue working full-time while I obtained my degree. I now look back on the UH Shidler College of Business EMBA program with fond memories. It was a great deal of hard work but the friends I made and knowledge I gained will last a lifetime."

Ngoc Tran
Deputy General Director, Deloitte Vietnam (formerly VACO)
Anticipated to graduate in 2007

I very much enjoy studying with the University of Hawaii’s Executive MBA – Vietnam program. The combination of a theoretical and practical learning approach has enabled me to significantly expand my skills and apply the new knowledge to my work with VACO. The courses not only challenge me academically but also contribute to my personal development.

Upon graduating with an MBA degree I will not only have the tools necessary to operate in a global environment but also have an have an extensive network of new friends and colleagues from a wide range of diverse industries in Vietnam and around the world. Joining the University of Hawaii Executive MBA program is definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made! I would strongly others to take part in this valuable experience that they will treasure for the rest of their life.