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GEI Vietnam – Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation (Semester) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business, Communications, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Studies, International Business, Political Science, Social Science
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Vietnam: Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation (Semester) 

Program Overview
Over 15 weeks in Vietnam, explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and social equity in a country balancing dynamic economic growth with community resilience and sustainability. Engage with startups, NGOs, and cooperatives that are reimagining development through local leadership and global thinking.

This program integrates academic learning, cultural immersion, and hands-on experience to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Program Highlights
  • Work with Vietnamese partners tackling social, environmental, and economic challenges
  • Study innovation strategy, inclusive business models, and ethical leadership
  • Learn Vietnamese and gain deep cultural understanding
  • Build an interdisciplinary portfolio of academic and applied experiences

Academics
Courses & Credits (16 total):
  • BUS311: Cross-Cultural Foundation Seminar (4 credits)
  • BUS312: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • BUS313: Global Practicum (4 credits)
  • LAN305: Vietnamese (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply entrepreneurial frameworks in emerging market contexts
  • Collaborate with local teams to co-create community-based solutions
  • Reflect on power, equity, and ethics in global development
  • Strengthen communication, creativity, and intercultural fluency

Unique Experiences in Vietnam
Explore topics like digital inclusion, sustainable agriculture, and youth innovation. Fieldwork may take you to the vibrant social enterprise scenes of Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, or to grassroots organizations in rural areas.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: Feb 2-May 16, 2026  |  Aug 31-Dec 12, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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