AIUB hosts Odoo ERP seminar - bridging academic learning and business practice

AIUB brings Odoo ERP into education

The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) recently organized a seminar titled “Inside the ERP: Understanding Modern Business Systems with Odoo” on October 28, 2026. The event marked a significant step in connecting academic knowledge with digital business practice.

The seminar was organized by Mr. Md. Mehzabul Hoque Nahid, Senior Assistant Professor, and Ms. Fatema Tuz Zahra, Lecturer, both from the Department of MIS. Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain attended as Chief Guest, with students from the Introduction to Information Technology (IIT) course participating.

Odoo Dubai consultant shares real-world experience

The highlight of the seminar was the presentation by Ms. Nafisa Rahman Chowdhury, Education Consultant at Odoo, Dubai. Ms. Chowdhury is an expert in designing business management learning experiences built around the Odoo ERP platform, working directly with students, professors, entrepreneurs, and universities globally.

She introduced students to how modern organizations use ERP systems to manage core functions such as operations, finance, inventory, human resources, and customer relationships on a single integrated platform.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice

One of the most important messages from the seminar was the need to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Ms. Chowdhury emphasized that hands-on exposure to ERP tools helps students build skills relevant to today’s digital business environment, complementing what they learn in their IIT courses.

As millions of businesses worldwide undergo digital transformation, understanding ERP is no longer a competitive advantage but a basic requirement. With over 12 million users across 150,000 companies, Odoo is one of the most popular open-source ERP platforms today.

Odoo ERP in education - a global trend

Bringing Odoo into university education is becoming a global trend. Odoo offers dedicated programs for academic environments, including Odoo Experience and Odoo Education.

Program	Description
Odoo Education	ERP curriculum integrated into university programs
Odoo Experience	Annual event sharing best practices
Odoo Community	Developer community contributing free modules
Odoo Scale-up	Accelerator program for startups using Odoo

In Vietnam, demand for ERP-skilled professionals is also rising rapidly. According to VietnamWorks reports, ERP Consultant and ERP Implementation Specialist positions are among the highest-paid IT roles in 2026.

Lessons for Vietnamese businesses

The AIUB event demonstrates the importance of investing in ERP education early. For Vietnamese businesses, this is a reminder that:

• Internal ERP training is needed not just for IT but for all employees
• Graduates need practical ERP knowledge to be job-ready
• University-industry collaboration is key to closing the digital skills gap

With its open-source nature, low implementation costs, and rich module ecosystem, Odoo is a suitable choice for both small and medium businesses and educational environments.

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Source: Inside the ERP: Understanding Modern Business Systems with Odoo — AIUB, November 11, 2026