BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Program Name: Bachelor of International Business
Major Code: 7340120
Field of Study: Business and Management
Mode of Study: Full-time
1. OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of International Business program equips students with up-to-date knowledge of international business administration. Students will learn to apply this knowledge to synthesize and analyze information and to implement international laws and trade policies in real-world contexts. They will also develop a broad set of practical skills, including import–export operations, international payments, international investment, statistical analysis, marketing, leadership, and strategic management. Students will also have an excellent opportunity and environment to build up professional skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.
Graduates of this program gain a global mindset, critical thinking abilities, and the cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to compete in the modern business world.
2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
|
Code |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Competency Level |
|
a |
Knowledge |
|
|
PLO1 |
Apply foundational knowledge of natural and social sciences in diverse contexts of business and management. |
C3 |
|
PLO2 |
Analyze international business operations by integrating robust practical insights with in-depth theoretical knowledge |
C4 |
|
b |
Personal skills and attributes |
|
|
PLO3 |
Demonstrate appropriate skills in analysis, forecasting, and decision-making in the international business environment. |
P3 |
|
PLO4 |
Effectively apply learning and research skills to explore and acquire knowledge in import-export operations, international payments, international investment, and policies related to international business activities. |
P3 |
|
PLO5 |
Demonstrate personal attributes, professional ethics, and a sense of responsibility in both personal and professional contexts |
A4 |
|
c |
Interpersonal skills |
|
|
PLO6 |
Proficiently apply collaboration, organization, and teamwork skills in international business activities. |
P4 |
|
PLO7 |
Proficiently apply communication skills, including the use of foreign languages for professional purposes in business and management contexts. |
P4 |
|
d |
Competency for professional practice |
|
|
PLO8 |
Analyze social and corporate contexts, demonstrate self-orientation, and apply knowledge to provide professional judgments, ideas, and solutions that meet business and societal needs or facilitate entrepreneurship. |
R4 |
|
PLO9 |
Proficiently apply skills in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and enhancing the effectiveness of international business operations. |
P4 |
3. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Training period: 3.5 years (07 semesters)
Total of credits: 121 credits + 13 non-accumulated credits
The detailed curriculum is outlined as follows:
Study load
|
No. |
Components |
Study load |
Percentage (%) |
|
1 |
General courses |
24 credits |
19.83% |
|
2 |
Fundamental courses |
47 credits |
38.84% |
|
3 |
Major courses (including internship and thesis) |
50 credits |
41.33% |
|
Total credits |
121 credits |
|
|
1. Semester 1 (18 credits)
1.1. Compulsory Courses (15 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Marxist-Leninist Philosophy |
3 |
I |
|
2 |
Principles of Accounting |
3 |
I |
|
3 |
Business Law |
3 |
I |
|
4 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
I |
|
5 |
Fundamentals of Management |
3 |
I |
1.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 4: 3 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
I |
|
2 |
Advanced Mathematics C1 |
3 |
I |
|
3 |
Econometrics |
3 |
I |
|
4 |
Financial and Monetary Theories |
3 |
I |
2. Semester 2 (12 credits + 10 non-accumulated credits)
2.1. Compulsory Courses (10 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
English 1 |
2 |
II |
|
2 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
II |
|
3 |
History of the Communist Party of Vietnam |
2 |
II |
|
4 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
II |
|
5 |
Military Education 1 |
3 |
II |
|
6 |
Military Education 2 |
2 |
II |
|
7 |
Military Education 3 |
1 |
II |
|
8 |
Military Education 4 |
2 |
II |
|
9 |
Physical Education 1 |
2 |
II |
2.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 3: 2 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Advanced Mathematics C2 |
2 |
II |
|
2 |
Probability and Statistics |
2 |
II |
|
3 |
Communication Skills |
2 |
II |
3. Semester 3: (18 credits + 2 non-accumulated credits)
3.1. Compulsory Courses (13 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Marxist-Leninist Political Economy |
2 |
III |
|
2 |
International Investment |
3 |
III |
|
3 |
Physical Education 3 |
1 |
III |
|
4 |
English 3 |
2 |
III |
|
5 |
Social Enterprise |
3 |
III |
|
6 |
International Business |
3 |
III |
3.2. Elective Courses (5 credits)
Group A (Select 1 of 3: 3 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
III |
|
2 |
International Financial Management |
3 |
III |
|
3 |
Financial Markets |
3 |
III |
Group B (Select 1 of 3: 2 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Negotiation Skills |
2 |
III |
|
2 |
Business Psychology |
2 |
III |
|
3 |
Logic |
2 |
III |
4. Semester 4: (18 credits + 1 non-accumulated credits)
4.1. Compulsory Courses (13 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Marxist-Leninist Political Economy |
2 |
IV |
|
2 |
International Investment |
3 |
IV |
|
3 |
Physical Education 3 |
1 |
IV |
|
4 |
English 3 |
2 |
IV |
|
5 |
Social Enterprise |
3 |
IV |
|
6 |
International Business |
3 |
IV |
4.2. Elective Courses (5 credits)
Group A (Select 1 of 3: 2 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
International Trade Policy |
2 |
IV |
|
2 |
International Commercial Law |
2 |
IV |
|
3 |
International Economic Integration |
2 |
IV |
Group B (Select 1 of 3: 3 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
E-Commerce |
3 |
IV |
|
2 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
IV |
|
3 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
IV |
5. Semester 5: (20 credits)
5.1. Compulsory Courses (17 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Ho Chi Minh's Ideology |
2 |
V |
|
2 |
Risk Management in International Business |
3 |
V |
|
3 |
International Trade Negotiation |
3 |
V |
|
4 |
Investment Project Management |
3 |
V |
|
5 |
Global Procurement Management |
3 |
V |
|
6 |
Logistics |
3 |
V |
5.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 3: 3 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
International Business Communication |
3 |
V |
|
2 |
International Business Branding |
3 |
V |
|
3 |
Digital Content Creation |
3 |
V |
6. Semester 6: (20 credits)
6.1. Compulsory Courses (18 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
International Freight and Logistics |
3 |
VI |
|
2 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
VI |
|
3 |
Import-Export Management |
3 |
VI |
|
4 |
Customs Declaration |
3 |
VI |
|
5 |
Global Marketing |
3 |
VI |
|
6 |
English for International Business |
3 |
VI |
6.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 3: 2 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Cross-Cultural Management |
2 |
VI |
|
2 |
Principles and Practice of Insurance |
2 |
VI |
|
3 |
Commercial Correspondence in Business |
2 |
VI |
7. Semester 7: (15 credits)
|
No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester |
|
1 |
Corporate Field Trip |
2 |
VII |
|
2 |
International Business Simulation |
3 |
VII |
|
3 |
Graduation Internship |
4 |
VII |
|
4 |
Graduation Thesis |
6 |
VII |
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For High School Graduates: Applicants holding a High School Diploma (or equivalent) are invited to visit our https://tstt.huit.edu.vn/for comprehensive details on the admission process.
For Transfer & Second-Degree Applicants: Holders of an Associate Degree in a related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline are welcome to join our Business Administration program. We offer a streamlined process where equivalent credits from your previous studies will be transferred and waived in accordance with HUIT’s regulations.
For Internal HUIT Students: Currently enrolled HUIT students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Business Administration as a second degree are eligible for our internal transfer pathway. This process is supported by a credit recognition system, ensuring that previously completed equivalent coursework is fully recognized and exempted.
5. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Equipped with expertise in international trade and foreign investment, along with strong management skills and English proficiency, graduates of the International Business program are well prepared for diverse career opportunities in both domestic and global markets. Upon graduation, they are qualified for the following roles:
· Corporate Professionals: Graduates can pursue careers in enterprises across various industries that involve directly or indirectly international trade or foreign investment, including trade representative offices, import–export agencies, freight forwarding companies, and so on.
· Public Sector Administrators: Policy planners and administrators within government agencies and regulatory bodies.
· Academic & Corporate Trainers: Educators and professional trainers in international business at both domestic and international institutions.
· Entrepreneurs: Founders and business owners driving innovation across diverse sectors.
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