IX. Wisdom and Community Management

Introduction to the Wisdom and Community Management Major

1. Introduction to the Major

• In an era where connection and meaning are challenged, Wisdom and Community Management is a pioneering field, going beyond mere administrative management to become the art of applying deep wisdom to build and maintain social cohesion. It is a bridge connecting Inner Awareness – Management Skills – and Community Flourishing.
• At Bodhisastra University, the Wisdom and Community Management program is designed as a journey to unlock holistic leadership potential and nurture skills for creating meaningful living spaces, where learners acquire principles of philosophy, positive psychology, and ethics, and explore models of non-profit management, Value-based Leadership, and sustainable community development.
• This is the ideal choice for those who crave to find profound wisdom – lead communities responsibly – and create a harmonious, resilient living environment.

2. Duration of Training

• Bachelor's: 9 - 12 months (flexible program, suitable for both standard and accelerated study).
• Master's: 9 - 12 months.
• Doctoral: 9 - 12 months.
• The path is streamlined, helping learners pursue in-depth knowledge while conveniently combining it with work in religious, non-profit organizations, or community management roles.
• Especially at Bodhisastra University, you will overcome limitations: Flexible learning - International degree - Meaningful leadership breakthrough.
• Work experience in religious organizations, education, or community management can be converted into credits, helping to complete a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in just 9–12 months.
• International degrees are consular legalized, opening up global academic opportunities and participation in community development projects worldwide.

3. Training Format

• 100% Online: Comprehensive online learning, flexible for all individuals, especially community leaders, religious figures, and social organization managers

Outstanding Benefits:

• Degrees are widely recognized globally, opening the door to boundary-less career and international collaboration opportunities in leadership and social governance.
• No entrance English certificate required. A team of professional interpreters will provide support throughout the course, ensuring you fully grasp complex philosophies and management models.
• Bodhisastra University Vietnam Office Address: 40 Pham Ngoc Thach, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC.

4. Levels of Training

• Bachelor of Wisdom and Community Management – Foundation in Philosophy and Organization
• Highlights: Building a solid foundation in Eastern/Western wisdom theories, group psychology, and essential management skills such as fundraising, internal communication, and community conflict resolution. Enhancing experience through practicing small-scale leadership and designing engagement programs.
• Career Opportunities: Community Development Officer, Non-profit Event Manager, Volunteer Organization Specialist, Corporate Culture Consultant.
• Master of Wisdom and Community Management – Value-based Leadership and Sustainable Development
• Highlights: Helps cultivate strategic thinking in Community Leadership, developing the capacity to design transparent governance models, apply emotional intelligence and ethics to decision-making. The program focuses on interventions aimed at building Community Resilience and fostering intercultural cooperation.
• Career Opportunities: Executive Director (ED) of Non-profit/Religious Organizations, Organizational Culture and Governance Consultant, Local-level Social Policy Planner, Lecturer.
• Doctor of Wisdom and Community Management – Theoretical Research and Shaping Future Community Models
• Highlights: Designed for scholars and leaders seeking to conduct advanced research, creating new theoretical and practical models on the role of inner wisdom in social governance, global leadership, or the development of sustainable autonomous communities. The program requires the completion of a Doctoral Dissertation with significant academic and social contribution.
• Career Opportunities: Professor researching Leadership and Ethics, Senior Consultant for Strategic Governance to international organizations, Theorist of Sustainable Community Development.

5. Advantages of studying at Bodhisastra University

• Bodhisastra University offers knowledge across borders, combining solid management academics with a deep focus on wisdom and the meaning of life. Learners experience a comprehensive program, from philosophical research to the design of practical community models, in a multicultural environment that encourages self-awareness and responsible action.
• Bodhisastra University not only imparts knowledge but also accompanies you on the journey of self-development, helping each individual become the most wise, compassionate, and capable of creating a thriving community version of themselves.