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Future Business Leaders

A 3-week program in Ho Chi Minh City bridging academic theory and corporate reality for high school students.

June 29 – July 17, 2026 · HCMC
Curriculum

Three Weeks of Immersive Learning

A structured journey from global context to local application — culminating in a competitive marketing challenge with real brands.

Week 1

Global Context

Build a macro-level understanding of the forces shaping international business.

  • PESTLE Analysis Framework
  • Global Trade & Geopolitics
  • Regional Market Deep-Dives: US/AmCham, China, ASEAN, Europe
Week 2

Doing Business in Vietnam

Apply international strategy to the Vietnamese business landscape through theory and immersion.

  • International Strategy & Market Entry
  • Global Human Resource Management
  • Financial Management & Ethics
  • Factory and Company Visits
Week 3

Career Paths & Competition

Explore functional career paths and compete in a real-world marketing challenge.

  • Functional Deep-Dives: Marketing, Sales, Engineering
  • Marketing Case Competition (Milo & KitKat)
  • Final presentations and capstone delivery
Beyond the Classroom

Real-World Exposure

Students gain hands-on experience through factory tours, company visits, and direct engagement with Vietnam's business leaders.

Factory & Company Visits

On-the-ground visits to leading Vietnamese and multinational companies — see how global business operates in emerging markets.

Marketing Case Competition

Teams develop and pitch marketing campaigns for global brands like Milo and KitKat to a panel of industry executives.

Deliverables

What You'll Produce

Every participant completes three professional deliverables — building real analytical and strategic skills.

Industry PESTLE Report

A comprehensive industry analysis reviewed by Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) faculty.

Foreign Firm Strategy Paper

A strategy paper outlining how a foreign firm should enter and compete in the Vietnamese market.

Final Marketing Pitch

A team-based marketing pitch presented to a panel of industry executives featuring real brand campaigns.

Key Dates

Application Timeline

Mar 29, 2026Application Opens
May 20, 2026Final Application Deadline
Jun 29, 2026Program Begins
Jul 17, 2026Program Concludes
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Shape Your Future

Applications for the Summer 2026 cohort are now open. Spaces are limited.

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