More than 20 years after leaving university, Nguyen Xuan Hop, Global Procurement Director at Target, one of the largest retail groups in the U.S., returned to education to pursue a Master of Business Administration at British University Vietnam (BUV).
For an experienced business leader who travels internationally, the decision required balancing nearly two years of study with professional responsibilities, family commitments, travel, tuition costs, and time away from work.
It is a calculation shared by many mid-career professionals. According to NielsenIQ, while middle managers seek advancement into senior leadership, they also increasingly consider the return on investment (ROI) of postgraduate education.
Foundation for long-term returns
Postgraduate education is increasingly assessed not only by the qualification itself but also by the professional and financial value it can generate.
