On the morning of October 18, 2025, at the International Conference Center (37 Hung Vuong), the Institute of International Finance Education – Academy of Finance solemnly held the Degree Conferment Ceremony for the 2024–2025 academic year for 132 new bachelor’s graduates of the Dual Degree Program (Each Side Awards One Bachelor’s Degree – DDP) and 12 new master’s graduates of the Finance and Investment program (MSc).
In a dignified setting, the ceremony was a special milestone, marking the diligent and creative journeys of DDP students and MSc learners in training and study, and contributing to the Institute of International Finance Education – Academy of Finance’s growing reputation, quality, and stature in international educational cooperation toward educating global citizens.
Overview of the 2024 – 2025 Degree Conferment Ceremony
The conferment ceremony in a solemn and warm atmosphere
The ceremony had the honor of welcoming:
Representatives from the University of Greenwich: Dr. Raj Dass – Regional Representative for International Cooperation in Southeast Asia; Dr. Rosie Nguyen – International Admissions Manager in Vietnam.
From the Academy of Finance: Dr. Nguyen Van Binh – Party Committee Secretary, Chair of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Huu Tan – Deputy Head of International Cooperation; MSc. Bui Van Tien – Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union; Student Do Quang Huy – Representative of the Student Association; Student Nguyen Hoang Kieu My – Representative of the Broadcasting Board.
From the Institute’s partner organizations: Dr. Tran Van Khai – Vice Chairman, National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment; Colonel Vu Quoc Trung and Colonel Nguyen Viet Duan – Organization and Labor Department, Army Corps 12 – Truong Son Construction Corporation; Ms. Vu Thi Ngoc Diep – Senior Specialist – VNDirect Securities JSC; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh – Head of Training Cooperation – MISA JSC; Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc – Deputy Head of Transaction Office – VietinBank – Dong Do Branch; Ms. Le Thi Thanh Xuan – Lead Training Consultant – Smart Train Academy; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha – Representative – IDP Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Ba Quyet – Head of Brokerage Department 6 – MB Securities JSC – Hanoi Branch; Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lan and Ms. Nguyen Thi Tam – Community Development Specialists – TopCV Vietnam JSC; Mr. Tran Quang Vinh – Deputy Director – Agribank – Ha Thanh Branch; Ms. Bui Tran Khanh Chi – Representative – Forvis Mazars Vietnam Co., Ltd.
From the Institute of International Finance Education: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duong Nghieu – Former Director; Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen – Director; Dr. Nguyen Bich Thuan – Deputy Director; together with faculty members, staff, new master’s graduates, new bachelor’s graduates, and students from various cohorts.
With the full presence of nearly 1,000 guests—parents, families, and friends of the new graduates—the ceremony was filled with dignity, pride, and emotion on graduation day.
“Tam – Tai – Chinh” – The essentials for stepping into the era of global integration
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh congratulates the graduates
In his congratulatory remarks, Dr. Nguyen Van Binh—Party Committee Secretary and Chair of the University Council, Academy of Finance—conveyed a meaningful message: “You are global citizens—the pioneering generation building a modern, transparent, and sustainable financial system for our nation. Always keep ‘Heart – Talent – Finance’ in mind on your career journey, for it is the solid foundation of success and happiness.” “The degree you receive today is not only proof of knowledge, but also a symbol of courage, responsibility, and the aspiration to contribute.”
3. International engagement – A solid foundation for integration and success
Dr. Raj Dass speaks at the ceremony
Representing the University of Greenwich (United Kingdom), Dr. Raj Dass expressed pride in the strong partnership between the two institutions over more than a decade. He affirmed that DDP and MSc students, “as graduates of a London university studying in Vietnam, you hold a distinctive position to succeed in an ever-changing, globalized economy. Graduates of the University of Greenwich and the Academy of Finance are equipped with in-depth knowledge in their fields. You have developed the skills needed to thrive in this environment: communication, critical thinking, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and—most importantly—adaptability and innovation.”
4. Proud achievements: Quality proven by numbers
Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen shares at the ceremony
According to the report by Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen, Director of the Institute of International Finance Education, the 2024–2025 academic year recorded several standout results:
12 learners in the MSc program completed the course, with 42% graduating Excellent and 50% Distinction.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duong Nghieu and Dr. Raj Dass present Certificates of Merit to five MSc graduates with outstanding results
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh and Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen present Certificates of Merit to nine new bachelor’s graduates awarded the title “Outstanding Student of the Cohort.”
Notably, the impressive results are exemplified by the 2025 DDP valedictorian, Duong Thi Mai Dung, with a GPA of 3.90/4.0, who received First-Class and Second-Class Honor Scholarships for three consecutive years with a total value of VND 175 million.
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh and Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen present Certificates of Merit to the new valedictorian of Cohort 6 of the DDP program
Beyond academic achievements, DDP students—especially Cohort 6—also made their mark in research and extracurricular activities: Students Tran Mai Phuong and Nguyen Ha Trang won Third Prize at the national-level student research competition (Ministry level) and First Prize at the Academy level; Nguyen Ha Trang will publish and present a paper in the Proceedings of the 8th SEDBM International Scientific Conference in November 2025; Students Tran Minh Huy and Do Thi Thuy Trang won Second Prize at the 2023 Econometrics Olympiad; Students Ta Hai Anh and Tran Huong Giang won Second Prize in the 2024 “Golden Pen” writing contest. Fifteen Cohort 6 students completed the Party awareness training course, of whom eight were admitted to the Communist Party of Vietnam—testament to their all-round development in knowledge, skills, political stature, and aspiration to contribute.
Certificates of Merit were presented to two new bachelor’s graduates awarded the title “Outstanding Student in Cohort-wide Student Activities.”
The DDP Home: Where character is nurtured for far-reaching aspirations
In her closing remarks, Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen shared with emotion: “We are living in an era when AI can do many things for us. So much can be copied, simulated, even created by technology. But there are things that no software, no algorithm can replace—the heart of the teacher and the youthful spirit of students.” She affirmed: “DDP will always be a home-sweet-home when you return.”
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh and Dr. Nguyen Bich Thuan present Certificates of Merit and trophies to outstanding graduating DDP students.
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh and Dr. Nguyen Bich Thuan award Talent Master’s Scholarships worth VND 30 million, 20 million, and 15 million to outstanding graduating DDP students.
Ms. Le Thi Thanh Xuan presents Smart Train scholarships to outstanding new DDP bachelor’s graduates.
Outstanding new DDP bachelor’s graduates received gifts from ACCA Vietnam.
On behalf of the graduating students, valedictorian Duong Thi Mai Dung expressed gratitude to the faculty, family, and friends. She shared with emotion: “If there is one thing DDP has taught us, it’s that no success comes easily, but every effort is worth it.”
Dr. Nguyen Van Binh and Dr. Raj Dass present two diplomas to the new bachelor’s graduates
The ceremony concluded in joy and pride, marking a memorable milestone in the academic journey of nearly 150 new bachelor’s and master’s graduates. The prestigious degrees conferred today are not only the recognition of the Academy of Finance and its international partner, but also a symbol of Vietnamese intellect, readiness for global integration, and the aspiration to reach farther.
Congratulations to the new bachelor’s and master’s graduates of 2025. May you step confidently into the future with the aspiration to “shine in integration, and go far with knowledge and global grit.”
Dr. Raj Dass and Dr. Trinh Thanh Huyen present two diplomas to the new bachelor’s graduates.
New bachelor’s graduates pose for commemorative photos with their lecturers
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