From the concern of post-retirement…

Athletes are perhaps considered a "special" profession in society due to the unique nature of their work and "labor" environment. In addition, their labor results are quite different from those of other professions in society.

Every year, many athletes in Vietnam retire from their competitive careers, including those who have achieved high results in national, regional, continental, and world competitions, significantly contributing to the success of national and local sports. However, after retirement, they face many difficulties in determining their future.

To become elite-level athletes, individuals are always required to start practicing at a very early age. There are many stories of young boys and girls who have to leave their families from the age of 5-6 and go abroad to train for many years with the aspiration of reaching a high level of skill and expertise. However, an athlete's competitive career only lasts about 15 to 20 years, depending on the sport. Therefore, the question of a career path for athletes after retirement has always been a complex issue in Vietnamese sports.

To the new opportunity for athletes

Implementing the government's policy of career orientation and creating conditions for athletes to integrate and seek suitable employment opportunities after completing their national duties and contributing to the nation's sports, UEB in collaboration with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, has organized and implemented a university-level training program in Business Administration (BA) for athletic talents.

This is a groundbreaking and pioneering training program, designed and developed specifically for professional athletes. In addition to their shining sports careers, the Business Administration program will provide athletes with foundational knowledge, skills, and practical lessons in business management and sports business, expanding career development opportunities after the end of their competitive careers.

From the very first cohort, the program attracted the participation of many professional athletes, including notable names such as athlete Nguyen Quang Hai, Vietnam's Golden Ball 2018 and Southeast Asia 2019’s best soccer player; athlete Quach Thi Lan, who won 2 Gold Medals at SEA Games 30. Notably, Quach Thi Lan and Nguyen Quang Hai are two athletes who received full scholarships due to their outstanding competitive achievements and early enrollment.

With the desire to help athletes build a foundation for a sustainable future, UEB hopes that the Business Administration program for athletic talents will be a practical direction, ensuring a safe turning point alongside each athlete's shining career path.

For detailed information on the Business Administration program, click here.