PART I: PROGRAMME AND DEGREE INFORMATION

Degree-awarding institution

University of Economics and Law – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

Specializations

 Economics

 Public Economics and Management

Degree Title

Master of Economics in Economics Program

Mode of Study

Full-time

Program Code

83010101

Training Unit

Faculty of Economics

Admission Requirements

 Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent or higher qualification) in a relevant major. For the research-oriented program, applicants must have a good or higher academic classification or scientific publications related to the major. The list of relevant majors is provided in the detailed program.

 Applicants must demonstrate a foreign language proficiency equivalent to Level 3 or higher on the Vietnamese 6-level framework or take a placement test if not yet qualified.

Admission Method

Admission is based on an entrance competency assessment.

Quality Assurance Body

Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City / AUN-QA

PART II: PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES, CAREER PROSPECTS, AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Program Objectives

The Master of Economics in Economics Program, with specializations in Economics and Public Economics and Management, aims to equip learners with advanced knowledge and professional skills in economics, management, and public policy to meet the demands of the modern era. Learners will be capable of conducting independent or collaborative research, with creativity and the ability to identify and solve problems in the fields of Public Economics and Management.

Graduates of the program are expected to possess the following qualifications and professional competencies:

●Advanced knowledge in economics and its subfields in the public sector.

●The ability to analyze, design, advise, critique, and implement socio-economic policies, public investment projects, and public service provision.

●The ability to forecast behaviors and manage economic activities in both the public and private sectors.

●Independent and creative thinking skills in addressing economic problems, with high adaptability in changing professional contexts.

●Lifelong learning capacity, independent research capability, and strong sense of responsibility toward self, family, and society.

Expected Learning Outcomes

 Knowledge: Apply general and field-specific knowledge; apply specialized knowledge of Economics to solve and advise on economic issues, predict the behavior of economic agents and policy impacts on businesses, localities, regions, and the nation; apply knowledge in Public Economics and Management to urban, regional, and interregional economic governance and policy consulting on public decisions.

 Skills: Analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills; policy design and consulting skills; project appraisal and development skills; qualitative and quantitative analysis skills for problem-solving and decision-making.

 Autonomy and Responsibility: Lifelong learning capacity, independent research, and knowledge discovery skills.

Further Study Opportunities

Graduates may pursue doctoral studies in Vietnam or abroad in disciplines such as Economics, Development Economics, Investment Economics, Public Management, Public Policy, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master in Economics program will have opportunities to work in various public and private institutions, such as:

●Enterprises, organizations, financial institutions, credit organizations, and investment funds.

●International and non-governmental organizations, development support programs.

●Universities, research institutes, and economic consulting organizations.

●Public and governmental administrative units.

Typical Career Positions – Economics Specialization:

●Specialist positions in policy analysis, policy planning, project appraisal and management, investment and strategy consulting, market research, labor consultancy, and human resources management.

●Lecturers in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, History of Economic Thought.

●Public officers and officials working in socio-political organizations.

Typical Career Positions – Public Economics and Management Specialization:

●Public sector managers and leaders at national and local levels.

●Managers in public service sectors such as education, healthcare, culture, and social services.

●Experts in investment project formulation, appraisal, and consultancy.

●Policy consultants and labor market experts.

●Analysts in public policy and investment at credit institutions, investment funds, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and development programs.

●Lecturers in Public Economics and Management.

PART III: PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT

Duration

 Standard duration: 24 months

 Maximum duration: Not to exceed twice the standard duration of the program

Program Structure

Total: 60 credits, excluding foreign language requirement

 General knowledge: 7 credits (Semester 1)

 Fundamental knowledge: 15 credits (Semesters 1–2)

 Specialized knowledge: 23 credits (Semesters 2–3)

 Master’s thesis: 15 credits (Semester 4)

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, group work, individual activities, case studies, brainstorming, presentations, debates, and projects.

Assessment Methods

 Course grading scale: 10-point scale, rounded to two decimal places.

 Grading classification:

Grade/Classification

Score Range (10-point scale)

Letter Grade

Pass

Excellent

9.0 – 10.0

A+

Good

8.0 – <9.0 (up to but not including 9.0)

A

Fairly Good

7.0 – <8.0 (up to but not including 8.0)

B+

Above Average

6.0 – <7.0 (up to but not including 7.0)

B

Average

5.5 – <6.0 (up to but not including 6.0)

C

Fail

Below Average

4.0 – <5.5 (up to but not including 5.5)

D+

Weak

3.0 – <4.0 (up to but not including 4.0)

D

Poor

<3.0 (below 3.0)

F

Course assessment may include formative (non-compulsory) evaluation, mid-term exams (20–50%), and final exams (not less than 50%).

Thesis defense requirement: Completion of all coursework and fulfillment of English language proficiency.

Publication

http://www.kt.uel.edu.vn

Admission Documents

Note

This program specification provides a brief summary of the main features of the program. Detailed information about course content, learning methods, teaching and assessment can be found athttp://www.kt.uel.edu.vn. This document is updated every two years.