Empowering Vietnam’s Next-Generation Founders and Innovators
The VPCEI Global Mini-MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation is VPCEI’s premier executive education program, crafted in collaboration with the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan. This two-month hybrid program is specifically designed for corporate innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startup founders in Vietnam, offering world-class training that seamlessly merges global best practices with profound local relevance.
Participants will dive into a demanding yet practical curriculum covering entrepreneurial foundations, AI-powered business growth, market validation, venture capital, and financial strategy. Instruction comes from globally recognized faculty from institutions like Michigan Ross, Richmond University and UMass Lowell. To ensure local applicability, the program includes localized case studies and hands-on workshops held in Ho Chi Minh City and other key regions.
Graduates receive a Global Mini-MBA certificate and gain entry to an exclusive alumni network of Vietnamese and international business leaders. They also get access to valuable mentorship, partner introductions, and opportunities to showcase their ventures at InnoEx, Vietnam’s leading innovation exhibition.
Whether you’re gearing up to launch, scale, or drive innovation within your current organization, the VPCEI Global Mini-MBA offers your direct path to global insights, strong local impact, and future-proof leadership in Vietnam’s dynamic economy.
- Learn the entrepreneurial mindset, identify opportunities, and apply lean startup principles for idea validation and business model design.
- Understand AI fundamentals and its applications across sales, marketing, customer service, and operations to drive business growth.
- Master consumer understanding, customer-centric innovation, market assessment, and go-to-market strategies.
- Explore entrepreneurial finance, various funding sources (bootstrapping, angels, VCs), the VC process, startup valuation, and exit strategies.
- Apply frameworks to real-world business challenges, focusing on analyzing, strategizing, and presenting solutions for Vietnamese/SEA startups.
- Capstone presentations, a panel discussion with local experts, program wrap-up, and a closing ceremony.
