GEN Z: Understand Yourself – Understand Your Career, Live Your Passion – Specialization: Technology Management and Innovation

As the Innovation Program Manager at KPMG Vietnam, providing innovative digital solutions for clients, Mr. Phan Tấn Quốc shared his experiences in studying and working in the field of innovation at KPMG Vietnam.

Interesting Insights from Mr. Phan Tấn Quốc

What does studying Technology Management and Innovation entail?

Studying innovation equips you with skills and methods for effective and logical innovation. This knowledge helps companies and clients adapt to changes and create future breakthroughs.

What career opportunities are available with a degree in Technology Management and Innovation?

Graduates can pursue roles such as managing innovation portfolios, overseeing innovation processes, providing consultancy for corporate innovation efforts, or managing IT and digital transformation projects within organizations.

How do you think the demand for jobs in this field will grow in both Vietnam and globally?

Globally, corporate innovation programs are flourishing. In Vietnam, especially after COVID-19, many companies have embarked on digital transformation. While they have built platforms, innovating on these platforms requires a large workforce to drive the next waves of development. Innovation is essential for companies to adapt to changes, explore new business opportunities, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Five adjectives to describe someone studying and working in Technology Management and Innovation:

A leader in innovation should be passionate, highly creative, bold enough to challenge the status quo, flexible, and possess strong collaborative skills.

Common misconceptions about this field:

Many believe that studying Technology Management and Innovation requires deep technical knowledge in areas like AI, VR, or AR. However, technology should be viewed as a tool to support future innovation.

Advice for those pursuing this field:

To succeed in Technology Management and Innovation, you need strong collaboration and communication skills. It's essential to communicate effectively across departments and persuade leadership to embrace innovation, as companies often resist change to avoid risks. Your main objective is to foster connections and help the company grow through innovation.

Technology Management and Innovation – A Promising Field for the Future

Technology Management and Innovation is a new program at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), offering promising future prospects. As national growth and sustainability increasingly rely on technological innovation, especially high-tech applications, this field becomes crucial. Moreover, the rise of digital transformation in businesses demands that entrepreneurs optimize new technologies like Big Data, AI, and IoT. This program equips students with the skills to become managers capable of leveraging technology to lead business innovation and enhance competitiveness in the digital age.

A New Opportunity for Students Passionate About Technology

Currently, UEH’s Technology Management and Innovation specialization accepts applications from candidates in groups A00, A01, D01, and D07. For more information about the admissions program, please contact:

UEH Institute of Innovation

• Address: 232/6 Võ Thị Sáu, Ward Võ Thị Sáu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

• Phone: 028 39309338

• Email: uii@ueh.edu.vn

• Website: uii.ueh.edu.vn

• Fanpage: facebook.com/uii.ueh.edu.vn