(AOF) - On May 13, 2025, at the headquarters of the Academy of Finance, located at 58 Le Van Hien, the signing ceremony of the international credit transfer cooperation agreement between the Academy of Finance (AOF) and Australian Catholic University (ACU) took place. The agreement allows the transfer of credits from AOF programs to undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Law and Business, ACU, providing AOF students with opportunities for further studies.

Attending the ceremony, on behalf of the Academy of Finance, were Dr. Nguyen Van Binh – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Academy Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Thi Thuy – Deputy Party Secretary, Vice President of the Academy; along with leaders of various departments, faculties, the Youth Union, the Student Association, and representatives of students from different cohorts.

Representing the Australian Embassy in Vietnam was Mr. Christopher Morley – Trade and Investment Counselor, Australian Government Trade and Investment Agency.

From Australian Catholic University, participants included Prof. Zlatko Skrbis – Chairman of the University Council, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Andrew O’Neill – Dean of the Faculty of Law and Business; and Ms. Sonia Phuong Doan – ACU Director in Vietnam.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Nguyen Van Binh – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Academy Council – provided an overview of the Academy of Finance and its significant achievements. With 62 years of history, the Academy is a leading institution in undergraduate, postgraduate, and scientific research training in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, and technology in Vietnam. It not only plays a key role in training high-quality personnel for the financial sector but also serves as a research partner and policy advisor for the country, contributing to Vietnam’s economic and financial development.

The Academy continuously enhances faculty capacity, invests heavily in modern facilities, and applies advanced technology in teaching to meet the country’s development demands in the digital era and international integration. It actively strengthens international cooperation through partnership agreements, joint training programs, and student exchanges with universities, professional associations, and enterprises worldwide. As a result, students of the Academy have numerous opportunities to access prestigious professional certifications and gain international experience.

Dr. Nguyen Van Binh emphasized the significance of the cooperation agreement with ACU, describing it as a breakthrough that opens doors for Academy of Finance students to access Australia’s advanced education system. It helps learners refine their professional knowledge, develop global thinking, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility, preparing them with a solid foundation to become global citizens who can meet the increasingly high demands of the international labor market.

Also speaking at the event, Mr. Christopher Motley expressed his honor in attending the signing ceremony between ACU and the Academy of Finance. He affirmed that, in his role as a representative of the Australian government in Vietnam, he would support the institutions in this important collaboration.

Mr. Christopher Motley also highlighted the significant achievements in cooperation between the Australian and Vietnamese governments over the years, particularly on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. This relationship has been elevated to a strategic partnership—one of only 12 such partnerships worldwide for Australia. Education remains a key pillar of this partnership, with Australian government-sponsored scholarships and training programs with Vietnam continuing to be developed and implemented.

Through the partnership between these two prestigious institutions, students of the Academy of Finance gain access to education that meets international standards. This agreement marks the beginning of further collaboration between AOF and ACU.

In his speech at the event, Prof. Zlatko Skrbis stated that, as a representative of the academic community, ACU, through this cooperation agreement, will contribute to deepening and further enhancing the quality of financial training for the Academy.

Prof. Zlatko Skrbis also emphasized the role of educational cooperation in driving the continuous development of education and in training high-quality human resources at an international level, which is crucial for nations. He highlighted the significant role of higher education institutions, their vision, and their influence on community and societal development.

University education must align with the demands of the era of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, ensuring that it produces human resources with high adaptability.

At the event, the delegates witnessed the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between representatives of the Academy of Finance and Australian Catholic University.

This significant event marks an important milestone in AOF’s journey toward international educational integration, opening up opportunities for collaboration in training, scientific research, and academic exchanges with one of Australia’s leading universities.

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