On December 13, 2024, the Faculty of Economics held a seminar on the development of undergraduate and graduate training programs for 2025 at the University of Economics and Law. To facilitate broader participation, the seminar was also conducted online.

This event served as a platform for the Faculty to gather feedback from key stakeholders—including employers, faculty members, alumni, and current students—regarding the structure and content of the 2025 academic programs across all levels.

Opening Remarks

Dr. Trịnh Hoàng Hồng Huệ, Vice Dean in charge, opened the seminar by presenting an overview of the current undergraduate and graduate curricula and outlining the necessary adjustments for the 2025 programs.

Following this, Dr. Phạm Mỹ Duyên, Head of the Department of Economics and Public Management, delivered a presentation titled “Updates to the Economics Training Program.” Her talk focused on essential revisions for the 2025 curriculum in Economics and Public Management, including:

• Total credit requirements

• Distribution of credits across knowledge blocks

• Courses to be added per university directives

• Adjustments to credit allocations for core subjects

Stakeholder Contributions

After the Faculty’s presentation, the discussion became lively with contributions from various stakeholders. Key suggestions included:

• Enhancing skill-based courses to better prepare students for evolving job markets

• Increasing elective course hours to allow students broader academic exploration and career orientation

• Refining learning outcomes to facilitate more effective assessment and evaluation

Afternoon Session – Graduate Program Development

The afternoon session focused on graduate-level training, covering master’s programs in:

• Economics

• Political Economy

• Economics and Public Management

And doctoral programs in:

• Economics

• Political Economy

Four key presentations were delivered:

1. Updates to the Master’s Program in Economics and Public Management – research and applied orientation (Dr. Phạm Mỹ Duyên)

2. Updates to the Master’s Program in Political Economy – research and applied orientation (Dr. Nguyễn Đình Bình)

3. Updates to the Doctoral Program in Economics (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đỗ Phú Trần Tình)

4. Updates to the Doctoral Program in Political Economy (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đỗ Phú Trần Tình)

Representatives from employers emphasized the growing demand for highly qualified professionals, especially in research and development. They noted that graduate education should not only focus on theoretical knowledge but also foster research capabilities, professional development, and practical application.

Alumni and faculty also engaged in candid discussions about the challenges of designing graduate curricula, highlighting the need to bridge theory and practice, update research agendas, and align academic projects with global trends.

The seminar concluded at 3:30 PM. The insights and recommendations shared by stakeholders provided a valuable foundation for the Faculty to refine and enhance its 2025 training programs across all academic levels.