Nguyen Thi Hong Dung

Hi, my name is Nguyen Thi Hong Dung.

Returning to academia after a few years in the industry was a choice to ‘become something bigger than myself’, and the IBMBA at NSYSU has been the perfect place for that transformation.

The IBMBA program is designed to accommodate both business and non-business backgrounds, making it accessible to students from a wide range of disciplines. It offers a balanced mix of lectures tailored for MBA students while remaining approachable for those without prior business training. The curriculum combines practical application with the development of research skills, equipping students with the ability to explore topics in depth at the master’s level. In addition to the mandatory core courses, students have the flexibility to choose electives based on their interests or professional goals, such as finance, marketing, or management. This flexible, self-designed structure allows each student to shape their own academic journey in alignment with their career aspirations.

Life within the program feels like living in a global village. Because the IBMBA community is so diverse, my daily interaction becomes a masterclass in cultural intelligence. Whether we are debating business strategies in a classroom or collaborating on a late-night group project, we are constantly learning from different worldviews. I don’t just study global business; I live it by navigating cultural nuances with my teammates from countries all around the world. 

Outside of the classroom, my life in Kaohsiung has been the reset I truly needed. Choosing NSYSU was a decision to prioritize both my career and my well-being. One of my favorite things is the campus's unique location - tucked between the mountains and the sea. You can go from a morning lecture to afternoon surfing at Sizihwan or a sunset hike on Shoushan Mountain. 

Kaohsiung itself is the perfect backdrop; it is modern and convenient without the overwhelming stress of a crowded metropolis. The pace here is peaceful, allowing me the breathing room to understand myself better while pursuing my Master’s. It’s a rare place where you can find both intellectual rigor and personal peace coexist.