Competition "Manager and Intellectual Property"

The contest was organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Business Administrators and the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association and took place on April 25, 2009. Thien An Group was the sponsor. There were 4 teams participating in the contest, including the Managers Club - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Managers Club - National Economics University, the Managers Club - Academy of Journalism and Communication, and the Future Managers Club - University of Commerce.

There are 3 parts of the exam:

- General Knowledge of Intellectual Property: to test candidates' awareness of basic knowledge of intellectual property, including: copyright, industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties. Teams must provide the correct answer for each question.

- Business Research section: to find out information related to sponsoring businesses and member businesses of the Vietnam Association of Corporate Directors.

- Situational Handling Competition: each team must propose a solution to a situation that has occurred or is assumed to occur related to IP at businesses.

Final results:

• First Prize: University of Commerce
• Second Prize: University of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Third Prize: National Economics University and Academy of Journalism and Communication
• Most Stylish Cheerleader Award: Academy of Journalism and Communication

The competition is a traditional activity of the School to encourage students and businesses to learn and improve their understanding of intellectual property - an important factor in the current knowledge-based and integrated economy, while also creating opportunities for exchanges between "young managers" on an equal, vibrant and student-oriented playing field.