Program Name: Master of Business Administration

Major Code: 8340101

Field of Study: Business and Management

Mode of Study: Full-time

 1. OVERVIEW

The Master's Program in Business Administration by Research aims to equip learners with a solid foundation in modern business administration theory and the ability to conduct scientific research, thereby generating new knowledge or developing the capacity to identify and solve issues arising in business management activities.

The Master's Program in Business Administration by Coursework aims to equip learners with a solid foundation in modern business administration theory, a high level of practical competence, the ability to work creatively and independently, and the capacity to identify and solve issues arising in business management activities.

2. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the program, learners will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional practical competencies:

Code	Program Learning Outcomes	Competency Level
a	Knowledge
PLO1	Analyze interdisciplinary knowledge related to natural and social sciences in the field of business and management.	C4
PLO2	Synthesize systematic, comprehensive, and in-depth knowledge of principles, theories, and practices related to business administration.	C5
b	Skills
PLO3	Proficiently apply skills in synthesizing, problem identification, research design, and data analysis to support research and development activities in the field of business and management.	P4
PLO4	Proficiently apply skills in searching, systematizing, and evaluating scientific information sources and evidence in the field of business and management.	P4
PLO5	Develop integrity, respect for research ethics, and intellectual property in the field of business and management.	A5
c	Interaction Skills
PLO6	Proficiently apply skills in presenting and discussing scientific issues and research results in the field of business and management with diverse audiences.	P4
d	Professional Practice Competence (Autonomy)
PLO7	Apply critical thinking and creatively use technology to conduct scientific research, generating new insights or solving research questions in business management activities.	R4
PLO8	Proficiently apply management and leadership skills in overseeing research activities within the field of business management.	P4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Bloom’s Taxonomy- Cognitive domain; Bloom’s Taxonomy - Psychomotor domain; Bloom’s Taxonomy - Affective domain; Crawley-Proficiency Rating scale

 

3. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Program duration: 1.5 years

Total of credits: 60 credits

The detailed curriculum is outlined as follows:

 Workload of Master Master's Program in Business Administration by Coursework

No.	Components	Study load	Percentage (%)
1	Philosophy	04 credits	6.67%
2	Major Courses	29 credits	48.33%
3	Research Modules and Internship	12 credits	20.00%
4	Thesis	15 credits	25.00%
Total credits		60 credits

 

Workload of Master Master's Program in Business Administration by Research

No.	Components	Study load	Percentage (%)
1	Philosophy	04 credits	6.67%
2	Major Courses, Specialized Modules	40 credits	66.67%
3	Internship	08 credits	13.33%
4	Applied Capstone Project	08 credits	13.33%
Total credits		60 credits

 

Master's Program in Business Administration by Research (60 Credits)

 1. Semester 1 (19 credits)

1.1. Compulsory Courses (16 credits)

 

1.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Leadership Science	3	I
2	Modern Management Theory	3	I

 

2. Semester 2 (20 credits)

2.1. Compulsory Courses (12 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Production and Service Management	3	II
2	Modern Marketing Management	3	II
3	Research Module 1: Literature Review	3	II
4	Research Module 2: Research Design	3	II

 

2.2. Elective Courses (8 credits)

Group A (Select 1 of 2: 2 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	International Commercial Law	2	II
2	Vietnamese Business Law	2	II

 

Group B (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Cross-Cultural and Behavioral Management	3	II
2	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility	3	II

 

Group C (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Digital Economics	3	II
2	Leadership in the Digital Era	3	II

 

3. Semester 3 (21 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Research Module 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation	3	III
2	Internship	3	III
3	Master’s Dissertation	15	III

 

 Master's Program in Business Administration by Coursework (60 Credits)

 1. Semester 1 (19 credits)

1.1. Compulsory Courses (16 credits)

 

1.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Leadership Science	3	I
2	Modern Management Theory	3	I

 

2. Semester 2 (22 credits)

2.1. Compulsory Courses (17 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Production and Service Management	3	II
2	Modern Marketing Management	3	II
3	Total Quality Management	3	II
4	Research Methodology in Business	3	II
5	Quantitative Analysis for Business	3	II
6	Practical Training Module	2	II

 

2.2. Elective Courses (5 credits)

Group A (Select 1 of 2: 2 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	International Commercial Law	2	II
2	Vietnamese Business Law	2	II

 

Group B (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Cross-Cultural and Behavioral Management	3	II
2	Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility	3	II

 

3. Semester 3 (19 credits)

3.1. Compulsory Courses (16 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Internship	8	III
2	Applied Capstone Project	8	III

 

3.2. Elective Courses (Select 1 of 2: 3 credits)

No.	Course Title	Credits	Semester
1	Risk and Crisis Management	3	III
2	Global Supply Chain Management	3	III

 

4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and meet the University’s admission or entrance examination standards.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and meet the University’s admission or entrance examination standards.

List of supplemental courses: Applicants with a related Bachelor’s degree may be exempt from certain courses.

No	Supplemental Course	Previously Completed Courses Eligible for Exemption	Credits
1	Human Resource Management	Human Resource Management	3
2	Strategic Management	Strategic Management	3
3	Sales management	Sales management	3
Total			9

- List of supplemental courses exempted for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in a different major:

No	Supplemental Course	Previously Completed Courses Eligible for Exemption	Credits
1	Microeconomics	Microeconomics, Economics and Management	3
2	Microeconomics	Macroeconomics, Economics	3
3	Principles of Management	Principles of Management, Introduction to Management, Business Management	3
4	Accounting Principles	Accounting Principles, Accounting Theory	3
5	Human Resource Management	Human Resource Management, Personnel Management	3
6	Strategic Management	Strategic Management	3
7	Sales management	Sales management	3
Total			21

5. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Assume responsibilities in Business Administration for Vietnamese and foreign enterprises operating in Vietnam and internationally.

Conduct research, policy, and business strategy planning at research institutes and government agencies, and participate in project development and evaluation for economic organizations.

Work as a researcher or lecturer at vocational education institutions, universities, and academies.