Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College and VinUniversity Announce Accelerated Dual Degree Program
Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy announced a new partnership with VinUniversity (VinUni), a private, not-for-profit university in Hanoi, Vietnam. The collaboration establishes an accelerated, integrated bachelor’s-master’s program, allowing VinUni students to earn a master’s degree from CMU’s Heinz College.
Through the program, select VinUni students, after three years of study at VinUni, will have the opportunity to complete a master's degree from Heinz College within two years, enabling them to obtain both degrees in an accelerated five years. VinUni students studying at Heinz College will gain access to CMU's world-class faculty, curriculum, and global network.
"We are excited to be partnering with VinUni to offer the opportunity and experience of a Heinz College master’s degree on the CMU campus," said Kirsten Martin, H. John Heinz Dean of Heinz College. "This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to global education and innovation as we prepare the next generation of leaders to address global challenges.”
The program is designed to equip students with the skills needed to tackle complex challenges in public policy, information systems, and management through offering degree programs in artificial intelligence systems management, information systems management, business intelligence and data analytics, public policy and management, data analytics, health care analytics, arts management, and entertainment industry management.
"During my visit to CMU’s colleges and labs in March 2022, I was deeply impressed by the vibrant spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With Vietnam’s and VinUni’s strong potential, I believe this partnership will not only generate lasting impact for our VinUni students alone but also create a pathway for future research and innovation between our two universities and beyond.” said Le Mai Lan, Ph.D., Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup JSC and President of VinUni.
The accelerated Bachelor’s - Master’s degree program is currently open. Those who are interested in enrolling can learn more here.
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About Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy is home to two internationally recognized schools: the School of Information Systems and Management and the School of Public Policy and Management. Heinz College leads at the intersection of people, policy, and technology, with expertise in analytics, artificial intelligence, arts & entertainment, cybersecurity, health care, and public policy. The college offers top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive education certificates in these areas. Our programs are ranked #1 in Information Systems, #1 in Information and Technology Management, #8 in Public Policy Analysis, and #1 in Cybersecurity by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit www.heinz.cmu.edu.
About VinUniversity (VinUni)
VinUni is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university. VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences. VinUni’s founding benefactor – Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5- star overall rating. In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity. In March 2025, the University became the youngest university in Vietnam to achieve institutional accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) following international standards, only nine months after its founding cohort of students graduated and within five years of its inception. For more information, please visit: https://vinuni.edu.vn.