Predecessor of IDEAS - IBM Institute
Establishment of the International Business Management Institute (IBM Institute) with the mission of training professional managers to meet the demanding needs of the high-quality workforce market in Vietnam.
- Marking the very first milestone of the Institute
- Overcoming challenges, asserting quality & brand
- Expanding international academic collaboration
Academic Partner of UBIS University
A major turning point in international business administration training in Vietnam when the Institute became the official academic partner of UBIS University (Switzerland) for the Online MBA program.
- Attaining prestigious international accreditations: IACBE, CHEA
- Member of leading educational organizations: EFMD, ECBE, AACSB
Strategic Academic Partner in Asia
The Institute’s position was further strengthened when Polonia University (Poland), St. Petersburg Academy of Management and Law (Russia), and the Academy of Management of Educational Projects (Russia) recognized it as their most important academic partner in Vietnam and Asia.
- Providing European-standard MBA training programs
- Perfecting meeting the learning needs of Vietnamese students
Milestone of Over 1300 UBIS MBA Students
Successfully coordinated 48 MBA cohorts in collaboration with UBIS with over 1300 students. IDEAS plays the role of a Local Service partner, providing comprehensive academic support.
- Online programs optimizing time and cost
- Attentive and professional academic support throughout the course
Transition to IDEAS – Innovation & Development
To adapt to global trends and contribute more strongly to the Vietnamese business community, the IBM Institute restructured and rebranded as the Institute for Development and Applied Science Exchange (IDEAS).
- Expanding partnerships with new high-quality programs: SBS Swiss Business School, Swiss UMEF, Ascencia Business School.
- Practical training orienting comprehensive liberal education.
Comprehensive Partner of Collège de Paris & Swiss UMEF
IDEAS officially elevated its strategic relationship to a comprehensive partnership with Collège de Paris (owner of Ascencia Business School) and Swiss UMEF in Vietnam, expanding international Master's & Doctoral programs.
- Maximum academic support for students of international programs
- Organizing graduation cohorts traveling to Switzerland, France, and the USA
Embracing New Trends in the AI Era
Amid the wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping the global economy, IDEAS pioneers AI applications and brings the Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MSc AI) program by Swiss UMEF to Vietnam.
- Strategic partnership signing with ESTIAM (France) on February 26, 2025
- Expanding diverse training from Bachelor to Master & Doctor of Technology
