The short-term Leadership Studies Program jointly conducted by the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam and Baruch College, USA

The Academic and Cultural Leadership Program 2025: A week of educational partnership and cultural engagement between Baruch College and the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV)

From 18 to 25 May 2025, the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam was honored to welcome a delegation of lecturers and students from Baruch College, USA, led by Professor Nicole Gordon, together with two academic staff members and eight Master of Public Administration students, participating in the “Academic and Cultural Leadership Program 2025”. In addition to regular DAV students joining the interactive sessions, students from the Academy’s joint training programs also took part in all activities with the Baruch students.

The one-week program featured a wide range of academic activities, including public policy discussions and cultural exchange events. At DAV, students attended lectures on Vietnam’s political system and foreign policy—particularly Vietnam–United States relations—as well as topics related to public administration and innovation.

In addition to the lectures, the program included in-depth discussions, workshops, and talk sessions with lecturers, DAV staff, and representatives from various organizations and businesses. As part of the program, the Baruch delegation had the opportunity to work with and visit institutions such as the Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives, Sun Group, the United Nations in Vietnam, and the US-ASEAN Business Council. These experiences provided students with valuable insights into development policies, investment, and technology practices in Vietnam.

Cultural exchange activities were also integrated throughout the program including visits to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Bat Trang pottery village, and Thang Long Water Puppet Show. These experiences gave the delegation a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s culture and history, which are essential to the country’s integration and development.

The program concluded with a closing ceremony and the presentation of certificates at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam. Despite its short duration, the program provided substantial academic benefits and fostered valuable connections, leaving a lasting impression on all participants. It serves as an important milestone in enhancing educational collaboration between the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam and Baruch College, while also encouraging mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Vietnamese and U.S. students.