ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SOCIAL INNOVATION (VIETNAM)
GEI MICROCERTIFICATE IN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
An 8-credit microcertificate program to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding that prepare you for leadership and engagement in our global society.
AT A GLANCE
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Microcertificate in Global Engagement Program
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Disciplinary Track: Entrepreneurship
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Study Abroad Destination: Vietnam
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2026 Dates: June 1-July 24 (8 weeks)
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Credit: 8 U.S. credit hours (~ 16 ECTS credits) for eligible university students
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Eligibility: Any field and level of study
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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ACADEMICS
This course introduces students to innovation ecosystems and social entrepreneurship in Vietnam. Through field exposure, case studies, site visits, and group work, students learn to apply frameworks like human-centered design, systems mapping, and sustainable business modeling. Cultural context and ethical leadership are emphasized throughout.
This practicum places students with local organizations to co-develop and implement real-world projects. Guided by mentors and working in diverse teams, students contribute to inclusive business strategies, marketing efforts, or impact measurement initiatives. Weekly colloquiums support reflection, integration, and professional growth.
As capstone project, students create a digital portfolio that serves as a comprehensive record of the students’ achievements and learning throughout the program. Students gather artifacts from their coursework and field experiences to showcase their development and mastery of skills. The portfolio culminates in a reflective essay and a presentation, promoting self-assessment and continuous learning.
There are no specific prerequisites or requirements. Students can be enrolled in any major or minor and can be at any level of university study. While we try to always place students in cohorts with similar levels of study, please understand that this may not always be possible.
Our programs are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The pace is generally accelerated and the workload is demanding. The U.S. grading scale of A to F is used. Students will receive a variety of assignments. They include six module-based small group assignments, engaged participation in a community-engaged learning project, a weekly reflective journal/blog/vlog, and a project report (BUS312), engaged participation in a global practicum, a weekly reflective journal/blog/vlog, and a project report (BUS313), and a digital portfolio culminating in a reflective essay and a presentation.
8 U.S. credit hours (~ 16 ETCS credits) for eligible undergraduate students via our U.S. academic school of record. After successful completion of the program, you will receive a comprehensive GEI transcript as well as the GEI Microcertificate in Global Engagement. Please check with your academic advisor at your home institution to confirm how many credits can be accepted for your degree program.
The language of instruction is English.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
A dynamic innovation landscape
Vietnam’s rapid growth and youthful energy make it one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting places to explore innovation. From start-up incubators in Ho Chi Minh City to social enterprises focused on education, health, and sustainability, students engage with a wide range of local actors shaping change at the grassroots and systems levels.
Cultural insight and exchange
Students experience Vietnam beyond the business context - through language lessons, shared meals, historical site visits, and traditional arts workshops. These activities help students understand the cultural values that influence social innovation, while building meaningful relationships with local peers and community members.
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HOUSING & MEALS
The program includes 8 weeks in Vietnam. For this time, GEI Vietnam offers different housing options that students can choose from, pending availability. These include:
- Homestays: Typically single rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
- Serviced apartments: Single or shared double rooms, with shared bathroom, and access to a kitchen and living room
- University residence halls at our local partner universities: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
- Simple guesthouses: Shared double rooms, with shared bathroom and no kitchen facilities
Homestay host families typically provide breakfast and dinner. Students in serviced apartments, university residence halls, or guesthouses are usually responsible for all meals outside of core course meals.
You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.
You can find additional information in the following blog post: Accommodation – What to expect.
DATES, FEES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Summer 2026 (8 weeks): June 1-July 24
Summe 2026: April 1
Summer 2026: US $7,950 (8 weeks)
INSTRUCTORS & COORDINATORS
Meet our core team
All of our instructors and coordinators are highly experienced and resourceful professionals.