UST Collaborates with Dong Nai Technology University Vietnam: International Synergy for a More Competitive Economics Education

UST Collaborates with Dong Nai Technology University Vietnam: International Synergy for a More Competitive Economics Education

2024-11-08 00:06:33

Yogyakarta, November 5, 2024 - The Faculty of Economics of Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa (FE UST) conducted a two-way benchmarking activity with the Faculty of Economics-Management, Dong Nai Technology University, (DNTU) Vietnam, on November 5, 2024. The event was attended by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics-Management, Dr. Huynh Tan Nguyen, who welcomed this cooperation initiative. This benchmarking activity is a strategic effort to strengthen the quality of education, broaden international horizons, and improve the global competitiveness of graduates.

The activity, which was attended by leaders and lecturers of FE UST, aims to learn and understand the academic management system, curriculum structure, and learning methodology applied at Dong Nai Technology University. This activity also serves as a forum for exchanging information and experiences, especially in the development of collaborative research and community service between the two higher education institutions.

In his speech, Dr. Huynh Tan Nguyen, expressed his hope that the partnership between the two faculties can continue and grow. "We believe that this collaboration will provide great benefits for both institutions, especially in improving the quality of education and opening new opportunities for lecturers and students at the international level," he said.

The Dean of the UST Faculty of Economics, Dr. Suyanto, S.E., M.Si., AWP, also stated that this activity is expected to strengthen synergies in the academic and research fields. "Through this benchmarking, we hope that the UST Faculty of Economics can continue to innovate and develop following the latest trends in the world of higher education, especially in the fields of economics and management," he said.

In addition to information exchange, this activity also resulted in an agreement to implement a lecturer exchange program between the two institutions. This cooperation allows lecturers from the Faculty of Economics of UST and the Faculty of Economics-Management, Dong Nai Technology University, to contribute to each other's teaching process, thus providing cross-cultural experiences that enrich perspectives and improve teaching quality.

In this series of activities, discussions included industry-based curriculum development, research programs, and improving the quality of teaching staff. One of the main topics that received special attention was the application of technology-based learning methods and English language strengthening, which has been effectively implemented at Dong Nai Technology University.

This benchmarking is expected to lead to more intensive cooperation between Sarjanawiyata Taman Siswa University and Dong Nai Technology University, including DNTU inviting FE UST lecturers to become guest lecturers in Vietnam. This cooperation has started with the visit of Vietnamese lecturers and students to FE UST Jogja. This activity is also part of Universitas Sarjanawiyata Taman Siswa's vision to strengthen itself as an internationally competitive university that is responsive to the needs of the global community (Contributor: Rani).