UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW           SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS                         Independence - Freedom - Happiness                                              No/20/ĐHKTL-KKT

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM MAJOR: ECONOMICS CODE: 62.31.01.01

1. INTRODUCE THE PROGRAM

The Ph.D. program in Economics of the University of Economics and Law is implemented in the form of Academic Research and Applied Research to expand the knowledge in the field of economics. The degree is recognized as Doctor of Philosophy.

The academic doctoral program is a transitional phase that aims to convert graduate students from knowledge to add to the group of people who produce scientific knowledge for training institutions, advanced, specialized, and specialized research institutes and so on.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The doctoral degree in economics is the training of economic scientists, economic lecturers and economists with high qualifications in theory and practical ability in the fields of management Research and teaching, able to do research and guide independent research and group research, have imaginative and creative, questionable and effective solutions to new problems in the field of economic science with a view to contribute directly and significantly to the common intellectual and scholarly treasure of humanity.

To train scientists with a high level of theoretical and practical ability, to independently study, to create, to discover and solve new and meaningful problems in science and technology as well as to guide scientific research.

3. LEARNING OUTPUT (SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES)

The output of the Ph.D. Program in Economics at the University of Economics and Law is towards the criteria described in the table below.

Table 1

Learing Output of the PhD program in Economics

No	CRITERIA	CONTENT
1	GENERAL KNOWLEDGE	Coherent knowledge is required, fluent in the design of a research, writing and presentation of the results. Research results in academic form, including two contents: o Understand modern research methods to detect theoretical flaws; o Select tools and modern methods to fill the gap.
2	SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE	Mastering the way to choose direction, research topics, writing outlines, selecting the most modern research methods to detect new points theoretically.
3	SPECIFIC SKILLS	Possessing modern search methods, using specialized scientific references: Magazines, Monographs, Thesis, Proceedings for research. Adhere to academic ethics principles in research.
4	CREATIVE SKILLS	Ability to analyze, multi-dimensional defend, independent thinking, creativity and integration to participate in the knowledge production and knowledge dissemination.
5	COMMUNICATION SKILLS	Be able to master how to use academic language to critique, debate in front of the community, persuade them to recognize their research results, and acknowledge the results of their research. Good use of foreign languages, especially English for academic communication in the community.
6	COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY	Academic ethics must be emphasized, research results must be publicized in academic forums.
7	LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS	Be able to do research independently is the best opportunity for lifelong learning, and to guide others to do research.

4. LEGAL BASIS OF THE PROGRAM

The program is built on 02 basis:

4.1 "Regulation on doctoral training of Ho Chi Minh National University", issued in conjunction with the Decision No. 1020 / QĐ-NHQG-ĐH & SDH dated 10 September 2010 of Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City.

4.2 "Regulation on doctoral training of the Ministry of Education and Training", issued together with Circular No. 10/2009 / TT-BGDDT of the Minister of Education and Training of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.  Together with "Circular No. 05/2012 / TT-BGDDT on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Regulation on doctoral training", issued together with Circular No. 10/2009 / TT-BGDDT dated May 07 2009 of Minister of Education and Training.

5. CANDIDATES’ REQUIREMENTS

Candidates and eligibility criteria are described in the table below:

Table 2:

Criteria for the PhD program

No	CRITERIA	CONTENT
1	CANDIDATES	There are 3 groups: Hold a master's degree in the field of economics Hold a master's degree close to Economics
2	SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES	Participate in scientific research at all levels and have articles on the seminars.
3	PROPOSAL	The research protocol must clearly state the following: Research direction of the topic must be suitable with Economic fields. An overview of the research related to the dissertation. Clearly define objectives, research questions, target groups, tasks and expected results Process design, selection of methods and proposed models, hypothetical study. Plan to achieve the purpose. The experience, knowledge and understanding as well as the differences of the candidates in the field of study, as well as the personal limitations and directions to overcome their shortcomings. Reasons for selection of training institutions The instrustor (according to the regulations of VNU-HCM).
4	INSTRUCTOR	Must be a scientist named in the list published by the University of Economics and Law agreed to accept graduate student guidance.
5	SCIENTIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS	02 letters: Professors, Associate Professors, Doctors in Economics for 2 years or more. Referrers must have at least 6 months working or working in a professional field with  candidate. The letter of recommendation must include the following remarks and assessments: Professional ethics, professional competence, working methods, research ability, teamwork, strengths and weaknesses of the participants, professional development of candidates.
6	ENGLISH LEVEL	One of the five foreign languages is English, Russian, German, French and Chinese. Input standards are implemented in accordance with the regulations of VNU-HCM. Or take the English test held by the University of Economics and Law.
7	PERSONAL	The local authorities or agencies to certify good relatives, not breaking the law.
8	PERSONAL COMMITMENT	Commit to fulfill the obligations of training, management and finance in accordance with regulations of the University of Economics - Law.

PROCEDURE FOR RECRUITMENT AND CONDITIONAL APPLICATION

6. TRAINING PROGRAM: MODELS AND SPECIALISTS

Contents 1: Doctoral Courses: The total consists of 18 credits, divided into 3 parts

• General knowledge 06;
• Specialization 06;
• PhD thesis 06 Credits.

Content 2: Additional modules for PhD students who do not have master's degree. Additional modules are available for students who have master's degrees close to Business Administration (see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2);

Content 3: Scientific research and thesis writing (see Appendix 3).

Table 3

Catalog of Courses and Topics of PhD Program in Economics

Code Module		Subject	Credit				Notes
Letter	Number		Total	Theory	Discussion	Semester
1. DOCTORAL MODULES-12 CREDITS
ECO	3001	Methods of scientific research and thesis implementation	3	2	1
ECO	3002	Vietnam economic thinking	2	1	1
ECO	3003	New Theories in Modern Economics	3	1	1
ECO	3004	Combined fiscal policy & monetary policy in macroeconomic management: theory and practice.	2	1	1
ECO	3005	Institutions for economic development	2
DOCTORAL SPECIALISTS - 06 TC
ECO	3101	SESSION 1: Overview of theory, research situation and ability to apply for dissertation. Identify theoretical flaws.	2
ECO	3102	SESSION 2: Design a research process, develop a set of data, scale and select appropriate research methods.	2
ECO	3103	SESSION 3: Content and results of scientific research have been achieved by the thesis. Determination of new points achieved.	2
TỔNG CỘNG CHƯƠNG TRÌNH:			18

7. TRAINING PLAN

The training program is built on a full-time basis, divided into three

group: PhD students with: a relevant degree (90 Credits), a closed Masters degree in Economics (102 Credits), and  students without Master degree (114 Credits).

Table 4

Distribution of Time and Duration of the PhD Program in Economics

Time	Credits		Program Contents	Note
1. FOR STUDENTS IN GROUP 1: (Candidates who hold Master degree in the field of economics)
Semester I	12	Doctoral Courses
Semester II	15	Economic Research
Semester III	15	Economic Research
Semester IV	12 06	Economic Research, PhD specil session
Semester V	15	Economic Research, PhD thesis
Semester VI	15	Economic Research, PhD thesis
Total	90
2. FOR STUDENTS IN GOUP 2 (Candidates who hold Master degree in the field  closed Economics)
Semester I	12	Additional Sessions
Semester II	12	Doctoral Sessions
Semester III	19	Scientific Research
Semester IV	15 06	Scientific Research Doctoral specific sessions
Semester V	19	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
Semester VI	19	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
TOTAL	102
3. FOR STUDENTS IN GOUP 3 (Candidates without Master degree)
Semester I	12	Additional Sessions
Semester II	12	Additional Sessions
Semester III	12	Additional Sessions
Semester IV	12	Doctoral Sessions
Semester V	12	Scientific Research
Semester VI	12	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
Semester VII	12	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
Semester VIII	06	Doctoral specific sessions
Semester IX	12	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
Semester X	12	Scientific Research, PhD thesis
TOTAL	114

8. GRADUATION CONDITIONS

• Candidates will be considered for graduation when they fully meet the following conditions:
• To fully implement the provisions of the National University's Ph.D.

and the Ministry of Education and Training.

To fulfill the obligations of doctoral students by the Faculty of Economics, University of Economics and Law.

• Accumulate enough Credits of the training program with the average score of each subject at least 5.5 / 10.
• There are at least 2 articles published in the Journal of Science by the Council

Title of State professor. Encourage Ph.D candidates to public in the International  Journal

are listed at http://science.thomsonreuters.com/mjl/

 or proceedings of the International Scientific Conference published by a prestigious publishing house.

       RECTOR                                                         DEAN OF FACULTY OF ECONOMICS

NGUYEN TIEN DUNG                                                      NGUYEN CHI HAI

APPENDIX 1

ADDITONAL MODULES FOR PH.D CANDIDATES WITHOUT MASTER DEGREE

Total amount of knowledge of additional modules for PhD students

without Master degree is 30 credits, in the structure of the Master Degree Program in Economics of  University of Economics and Law.

Table 1

Course categories of additional modules

(For PhD students without a Master degree)

Code		Subject	Credits				Note
Letter	Number		Total	Theory	Discussion	Semester
ECO	M001	Advanced Microeconomics	3	2	1
ECO	M002	Advanced Macroeconomics	3	2	1
ECO	M003	Modern Economic Theories	3	2	1
ECO	M004	Advanced Development Economics	3	2	1
ECO	M008	Advanced Political Economics	3	2	1
ECO	M005	Economic Forecasts	2	1,5	0,5
ECO	M006	Institutional Economics	2	1,5	0,5
ECO	M007	Foreign Economic Relations	3	2	1
ECO	M09	Preparing and Evaluating investment projects	2	1,5	0,5
ECO	M010	Economic Law	2	1,5	0,5
ECO	M011	Labor Economics	2	1,5	0,5
ECO	M012	Agricultural Economics	2	1,5	0,5
	Total		30

APPENDIX 2

ADDITIONAL CHARTS FOR  STUDENTS WITH CLOSED TO MASTER DEGREE

Total amount of additional knowledge is 12 Credits, in 04 subjects Master of Economics program in Economics at Law.

Table 2

Course categories of additional modules

(For graduate students who have a Master degree closed  to Economics)

Code		Subject	Credits				Note
Letter	Number		Total	Theory	Discussion	Semester
ECO	M001	Advanced Microeconomics	3	2	1
ECO	M002	Advanced Macroeconomics	3	2	1
ECO	M004	Advanced  Development Economics	3	2	1
ECO	M018	Advanced Political Economics	3	2	1
	Total		12

APPENDIX 3

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DOCTORAL THESIS

Scientific research is the most important, compulsory in the process of implementing the dissertation. This is the most important basis for students to write thesis. Scientific research activities must be in line with the objectives of the doctoral dissertation. The duration of scientific research is the duration of the PhD program.

A doctoral dissertation is an independent, unique, and innovative research in the field of research that contributes theoretically, containing new knowledge, models or solutions that are valuable in the development, increase of scientific knowledge in the field of research or creative solving, with changing conditions of problems with scientific theory in the field of economics.

Ph.D. students have a clear grasp of the two popular schools of study in the field of qualitative methodology and quantitative methodology. If quantitative research is to discover theories of science, based on the principle of inductance, quantitative research is linked to their verification, based on the principle of inference. Research methodology, research methodology and research tools are required for the qualification for the PhD program in economics.

Thus, PhD students must capture both inference, as well as inductively, qualitatively and quantitatively, to apply them scientifically to their own research. In qualitative terms, students need to know how to build scientific theories from data, Case Study Methods, Focus Groups, expert methods, and so on. In terms of quantification, some methods and tools are needed such as the way Surveys are carried out, Experimental Studies, Measurement and Construction, and analytical tools. Data types such as Revealed Data, Surveys Data, and Experimental Data such as regression models, logarithms, logistic bitters, structural models linear SEM (Structural Equatio Modeling), and other modern models.

The doctoral dissertation must have new academic contributions, be submitted in academic academic language, apply the basic theories of specialized and interdisciplinary theories linked to the field of sutras, theoretical analysis of the schools, theories and results obtained in previous studies that are directly related to the thesis. Based on that, the new problem, the new hypothesis or the new solutions to solve the problems of the thesis and proof

by new arguments and evidence. The author of the dissertation must have a pledge of honor for his scientific work.

Language to write the thesis is Vietnamese, or one of five foreign languages were introduced about the conditions for recruitment candidates. In case the thesis is selected foreign language for writing and presentation, it must be accepted by the President of the University of Economics and Law.

The main contents and research results of the dissertation must be published or approved in at least two independent scientific peer-reviewed articles in specialized journals or abroad. Scientific journals must be on the list of professions designated by the State Council for Professions related to the discipline of Economics and Business Administration.

The thesis structure must include the following sections:

• Introduction: brief introduction of the research, reasons for choosing the topic, purpose, object, scope of research, scientific and practical significance of the topic. Particularly, this section also introduces a tool to detect the theoretical flaws and the test results of the new thesis.
• Overview of research issues: This is a very important part of the thesis. Overview of the research topic of the topic refers to scientific works, articles published scientific, the thesis has protected the scientific council in the same field in the world and in the country. The thesis author can clarify the novelties in previous studies to inherit and project the development. Clarifying this issue helps the student to focus on the subject matter of the previous authors, learning from experience, developing ideas to avoid copying, clear choice of research direction of the topic. The study overview also helps the Ph.D student identify gaps in theory and find appropriate methods to fill them.
• Research contents and results (may be arranged in one or several chapters): presentation of theory, rationale and scientific hypotheses, research methods; research results and discussion issues.
• Conclusions and Solutions: present new findings, conclusions drawn from research results; Offer new solutions to the problem and move on to the next.
• List of works published research results of the thesis: Thesis and of course these published works must be related to thesis topic.
• Reference lists are cited and used in the thesis, and must be presented in accordance with international practice (APA).
• Appendix

The Ph.D thesis has a capacity ranging from 150 to a maximum of 200 A4 pages, of which more than 50% present Ph.D research results and arguments, excluding the appendix.

The dissertation must be presented in accordance with the General Regulations of the University of Economics and Law, VNU-HCM, as well as the Faculty of Economics.