Finding His Path: Allan Tran’s Journey from Business Studies to Creative Possibilities
Tran Vu Minh Phuc (Allan)
Previous Programme:
Foundation Certificate in Business Innovation (FCBI)
Current Programme:
Diploma in Business Management
Achievement:
Best Student Award, FCBI 2025/2026
From exploring his interests to achieving academic excellence,
discover how Allan Tran, an international student from Vietnam,
is building his future through business education at Hanbridge Institute.
Discovering His Path Through Business Education
Not every student begins their educational journey with a clear career plan. For Allan Tran, studying in Singapore has been an opportunity to explore his interests while developing knowledge that could support his future ambitions.
Allan began his journey at Hanbridge Institute with the Foundation Certificate in Business Innovation (FCBI). During his first six months, he discovered how business education could provide a starting point for exploring different career possibilities.
Rather than committing to a specialised field too early, Allan saw the foundation programme as an opportunity to develop his knowledge while keeping his future options open.
His dedication to learning was recognised when he received the Best Student Award for the Foundation Certificate in Business Innovation programme in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Today, Allan has successfully progressed to the Diploma in Business programme, marking another milestone in his educational journey.
Finding Support Along the Way
Throughout his foundation studies, Allan appreciated the guidance of his lecturers, particularly Mr Nicholas, who taught Business Communication, and Ms Qianlian, who taught Statistics Application.
He described both lecturers as helpful, while sharing his appreciation for Ms Qianlian’s engaging teaching style.
However, his learning journey also presented challenges. Allan acknowledged that completing several essays each semester could be mentally demanding.
Despite the academic workload, he remained positive about his overall experience and continued developing his knowledge and skills.
His efforts culminated in receiving the Best Student Award for the 2025/2026 academic year, recognising his achievement in the FCBI programme.
Connecting Business Knowledge with His Passion for Photography
Beyond his academic pursuits, Allan has a strong interest in photography, a field he has considered pursuing professionally.
However, he also recognises the competitive nature of the photography industry and continues to explore whether to pursue it as a career or enjoy it as a hobby.
Interestingly, his foundation studies helped him discover connections between business concepts and his creative interests.
Through the FCBI programme, Allan gained insights into marketing strategies, audience engagement and brand loyalty.
These concepts helped him understand how photographers and content creators can reach wider audiences, collaborate with others and build stronger connections with their followers.
For Allan, learning about business is not simply about preparing for a corporate career. It is also about discovering how business knowledge can complement his personal interests and creative pursuits.
From Foundation Studies to Diploma Progression
When Allan first shared his experience at Hanbridge Institute, he spoke about his intention to progress to a diploma programme before deciding on his longer-term educational goals.
Today, that ambition has become a reality.
Having completed his Foundation Certificate in Business Innovation and received the Best Student Award for the 2025/2026 academic year, Allan has progressed to the Diploma in Business programme at Hanbridge Institute.
While he remains open to pursuing a bachelor’s degree or further qualifications in Singapore or overseas, his immediate focus is on continuing his business education and discovering new opportunities.
His progression demonstrates how taking one step at a time can help students build a foundation for their future, even when their long-term career aspirations are still evolving.
Every Journey Begins with a Strong Foundation
Allan’s story reminds us that students do not always need to have their entire future mapped out before taking their first step.
What began as an opportunity to explore business education has developed into a journey marked by academic achievement, personal discovery and continued progression.
At Hanbridge Institute, we believe education should encourage curiosity, support personal development and provide opportunities for students to discover their capabilities.
We congratulate Allan on receiving the Best Student Award for FCBI 2025/2026 and look forward to supporting him as he continues in Diploma in Business Management.
Watch Allan’s Video Testimonial
Hear Allan share his experience during his Foundation Certificate in Business Innovation studies, his passion for photography and his aspirations for the future.
Please note: This testimonial was recorded during Allan’s FCBI studies, before his progression to the Diploma in Business programme.
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