University of Colorado Denver Partners with FPT to Launch Vietnam’s First MBA Program Focused on Digital Management Mindset

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), one of the leading public research universities in the U.S. state of Colorado, has officially introduced the first Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Vietnam with a focus on digital management thinking, following CU Denver’s standardized U.S. curriculum. The program is implemented in partnership with the FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB) under FPT Corporation.

 

After a rigorous evaluation process assessing academic credibility, training capacity, and international program delivery, FPT became CU Denver’s sole partner in Vietnam and one of its first collaborators in Asia.

 

Since the world’s first MBA program was introduced at Harvard Business School in 1908, U.S. business education has become the global benchmark for leadership and management development. With academic excellence, a strong corporate network, and worldwide reputation, U.S. MBA programs have set the standard for nurturing strategic thinking and global leadership capabilities.

 

 

University of Colorado Denver, United States.

 

According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2024, MBA graduates in the U.S. earn an average starting salary of around US$120,000, nearly double that of bachelor’s degree holders — and at top schools, this can reach US$170,000. Today, an MBA from an American university remains a prestigious “career passport,” offering pathways to advancement, global connections, and influence in international business environments.

 

Through its collaboration with FPT, CU Denver extends its legacy of delivering world-class business education, enabling Vietnamese learners to access an authentic international MBA program within Vietnam while connecting with CU Denver’s global academic–corporate network and FPT’s innovation ecosystem. Graduates will receive an MBA degree granted by CU Denver, recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, and equivalent in value to degrees earned in the U.S.

 

For the first intake scheduled in December 2025, the program offers special tuition incentives and scholarships, allowing students to save significantly on costs compared to studying directly in the U.S., while maintaining identical academic and quality standards.

 

 

Representatives from the University of Colorado Denver and the FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB) sign the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation.

 

 

Earn a U.S.-Standard MBA in Vietnam

 

With the vision that “education should create value for everyone,” CU Denver aims to expand access to high-quality education globally — and Vietnam marks the next milestone in this journey.

 

According to Professor Scott Dawson, Dean of the CU Denver Business School: “We see in FPT a shared philosophy — viewing education as a driver of economic development. That’s why CU Denver chose Vietnam, and chose FPT — a partner with shared vision and proven execution capacity.”

 

 

Representatives from the University of Colorado Denver visit and work at FPT University.

 

The Colorado Denver MBA program emphasizes applied learning, combining case studies, management simulations, real-world projects, and expert-led seminars with business executives, technology leaders, and investors. This structure enables academic knowledge to translate into measurable organizational outcomes — from improved performance to innovation.

 

Dr. Nguyen Viet Thang, Dean of the FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB), shared: “We apply a practical training approach — a hallmark of FSB’s MBA programs — bringing U.S.-standard education to Vietnam and equipping learners to apply management knowledge directly in their organizations and lead digital transformation effectively.”

 

According to Professor Andrey Mikhailitchenko, Associate Dean of CU Denver Business School, the Vietnam MBA program follows a franchise model, ensuring that students in Vietnam receive the same curriculum, learning materials, teaching methods, and academic standards as those studying at CU Denver in the United States.

 

 

FSB representatives welcome the delegation from the University of Colorado Denver during their official visit to FSB’s Hanoi campus.

 

CU Denver is a public research university known for combining innovation, practicality, and inclusiveness in education. Established in 1973, the university has maintained prestigious AACSB accreditation — the global hallmark of business education quality — for 30 consecutive years, ranking among the top 5% of 4,500 U.S. universities and colleges. According to Times Higher Education 2025, CU Denver ranks #71 among U.S. universities and within the top 301–350 universities globally. Its Business Analytics program ranks #39 in the U.S. (TFE Times), and CU Denver’s Business School is #1 in Colorado for social mobility (U.S. News & World Report), reflecting its success in helping students achieve outstanding academic and career outcomes.

 

Developing Global Leaders with a Digital Management Mindset

 

By deeply integrating technology and digital transformation into its curriculum, CU Denver’s MBA program in Vietnam aims to meet the evolving needs of modern learners.

 

The program spans 18 months with 15 modules, including 10 core subjects (finance, human resources, marketing, operations, information systems, strategy, accounting, and economics) and 5 specialized subjects in digital transformation, innovation leadership, and data analytics. The program is taught entirely in English by faculty from CU Denver and experienced professors, PhDs, and business experts from FPT University. Its flexible learning schedule allows professionals to balance study and work.

 

The Colorado Denver MBA is expected to cultivate a new generation of Vietnamese leaders — globally minded, technologically adept, and capable of driving organizational transformation in the digital era. It provides Vietnamese learners with access to cutting-edge management foundations, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and innovation — all essential attributes of modern global leaders.

 

 

The FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB) has over 20 years of experience in management education, training a community of more than 10,000 executives and business leaders.

 

About the FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB)

 

The FPT School of Business & Technology (FSB), under FPT University, has more than 20 years of experience in organizational and business management education. FSB has trained thousands of learners, many of whom now hold senior management positions in domestic and international corporations.

 

FSB is one of only three institutions in Vietnam that are members of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS), which includes 147 leading business schools in the region. FSB is also ranked among the Top 24 MBA schools in East Asia by Eduniversal. In 2025, FSB achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP, USA) — one of the world’s most prestigious business education accrediting bodies.

 

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About the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)

 

Founded in 1973, the University of Colorado Denver is one of Colorado’s most diverse research-oriented public universities, with around 15,000 students and over 110 undergraduate and graduate programs. CU Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the most respected accrediting agencies in the United States. According to Times Higher Education 2025, CU Denver ranks among the Top 301–350 universities globally and #232 in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). The university has maintained AACSB accreditation for over 30 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence.

 

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