Dr. Vu Hoang Linh is Lecturer and Program Coordinator of Master Program in Public Policy (MPP) in Viet Nam- Japan University since 2017. He is Affiliate Researcher at IPAG Business School, France and Mekong Research Development Institute, Viet Nam.
Dr. Linh holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from University of Minnesota, U.S.A., a Master’s degree in Economic Theory from Toulouse School of Economics, France and a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the joint Vietnam – Netherlands Master Program at National Economics University, Vietnam. Having experience in a number of positions such as Economist for the World Bank (2012 – 2016), Lecturer at University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University (2010 – 2012) and a consultant for many international organizations, Dr. Linh’s lectures combine profound knowledge and personal experience.
Dr. Linh is a well-known Facebooker followed by many people on social media, where he shares his books review and opinions in many aspects of life.
Dang Thi Bich Thao – a graduate from MPP shares: “VJU’s lecturers have set weekly schedules to meet in person with their students. For students, this is golden time for them to be directly guided by the teachers. Personally, I have learned a lot from those direct interactions. With Lecturer Linh, I was taught how to run models, how to write code on econometric software.
In each of the subjects, VJU’s students are required to write a short paper (essay) on a topic of their interest. By working on their own project and method, students are encouraged to reveal their identity, expressing their opinions on the chosen issue. I feel more confident after such essays, where my own opinion is valued. Working on different topics also sharpen my thinking and research method.
The learning environment at VJU is friendly and open. Lecturers and staffs are supportive to students. Not only study, our student life is vivid with warm cultural and arts activities. For me, VJU has become the second home: now I have graduated, but I always feel happy and loving every time I come back.”
