Strengthening Academic-Industry Ties: Paragon International University And SOMA Group

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – On 16 March 2026, we had the pleasure of visiting the SOMA Group Head Office to present an overview of Paragon International University and share details regarding our academic programs, scholarship opportunities, and internship pathways.

Following this, on 19 March, we conducted a second visit coordinated by Mr. Julien Lussiez, our MBA and DBA Program Coordinator. This provided an excellent opportunity to connect directly with SOMA employees and provide in-depth information about our advanced degree programs and specific scholarship offerings.

These visits follow the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. Our partnership is dedicated to supporting continuous learning, facilitating knowledge sharing, and creating high-impact career opportunities for Cambodian youth.

At Paragon International University, we remain committed to strengthening collaboration with leading companies in Cambodia to support professional development, foster innovation, and further bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Course Title	Credits	Program / Specialization
Writing for Graduate Studies	3	MBA
Strategic Leadership	3	MBA
Economic Policy	3	MBA
Business Accounting	3	MBA
Human Capital Management	3	MBA
Professional Communication	3	MBA
Evidence-based Management	3	MBA
Financial Statement Analysis	3	MBA
Marketing and Brand Management	3	MBA
Operations and Supply Chain Management	3	MBA
Entrepreneurship	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Customer and Marketing Analytics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Creativity in Business	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
International Economics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Leading in a Digital World	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Organizational Behavior and Leadership	3	MBA / General Management
Management Simulation	3	MBA / General Management
Leadership and Management in Education	3	MBA / Education
Critical Perspectives in Education	3	MBA / Education
Developing E-Business Model	3	MBA / E-Business
Digital Marketing	3	MBA / E-Business
Corporate Finance	3	MBA / Finance
International Finance	3	MBA / Finance
Theories of International Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Research Methods	3	MA in International Relations
A History of the Modern world	3	MA in International Relations
International Conflict Analysis and Resolution	3	MA in International Relations
Foreign Policy Analysis	3	MA in International Relations
ASEAN in a Changing World	3	MA in International Relations
International Relations in East Asia	3	MA in International Relations
International Law and Organizations	3	MA in International Relations
Non-State Actors in World Politics	3	MA in International Relations
Issues in Global Development Practices	3	MA in International Relations
Global Governance and Security Order	3	MA in International Relations
China’s Foreign Policy	3	MA in International Relations
Media and Global Affairs	3	MA in International Relations
Directed Readings in Int. Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Seminar on Transnational Issue	3	MA in International Relations
Social Science Research Methods (Res. subject)	3	MA in International Relations
Data Science & Data-Driven Decision-Making	3	MSc in MIS
Data Science with Open-Source Tools	3	MSc in MIS
Data Design and Visualization	3	MSc in MIS
Machine Learning for Data Analysis	3	MSc in MIS