ACADEMIC ACTIVITY
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Becamex Business School (BBS) was honored to meet with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on November 12, 2024, to discuss the information related to green building certification. Mr. Ommid Saberi, a representative from IFC, joined experts from the Becamex Business School (BBS) and the School of Engineering to explore certifying EIU and Becamex buildings under the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiency) and Building Resilience Index (BRI) standards.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, BBS hosted a sharing session by Dr. Nguyen Trinh Minh Anh, Economics Lecturer of BBS, titled “Natural language processing (NLP) in analysing firm's sustainability report”. The presentation outlines the fundamentals of NLP, including its ability to convert natural language into a machine-readable format and its application in assessing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of SRs.
The seminar, titled "Student-centered Learning: Theory and Practice in Higher Education," held on October 30, 2024. Led by Dr. Hoa Dang and Dr. Nhung Pham, the seminar provided a comprehensive platform to discuss strategies designed to place students at the heart of their educational journeys.
On October 15, 2024, Eastern International University (EIU) officially announced the appointment of two key leadership roles within the Faculty of Business Administration. This event marks a significant milestone in the institution's efforts to strengthen and innovate its business education programs.
The newly appointed leaders include Mr. Le Vinh Quang, who currently serves as the Head of the Community Engagement Department. He will now take on the additional role of Vice Dean of the Becamex Business School (BBS). Mr. Le Vinh Quang brings a wealth of experience in fostering community relationships and is expected to contribute greatly to the faculty’s development.
In addition, Dr. Vo Ngoc Thao Nguyen, a faculty member at BBS, has been appointed as the Director of the Business Administration Program. Dr. Vo Ngoc Thao Nguyen's expertise and accomplishments in education and program management will be vital in enhancing the quality and relevance of the curriculum.
On October 30, 2024, the EIU Board of Trustees honored the dedicated contributions of several faculty members by appointing them to leadership roles. Among the appointees, Dr. Pham Hoang Hien was named Director of the Business Strategy Unit. In this capacity, he is expected to leverage his expertise to support the Business Strategy course, integrating strategic insights that will foster critical thinking and real-world application for students.
Similarly, Dr. Phan The Anh took on the role of Director of the Marketing Concentration. In his new position, Dr. Phan will focus on developing innovative marketing initiatives aimed at expanding EIU’s academic offerings and enhancing its competitive standing in the region.
Moreover, Mr. Le Quoc Nha was appointed as Director of Internal Quality Assurance. His primary responsibility will be to uphold and enhance EIU’s standards of teaching excellence, ensuring that EIU consistently delivers a high-caliber educational experience aligned with international standards.