Hoa Sen University

CURRICULUM: Master of Business Administration

Program name                                  : Business Administration

Program level                                   : Master

Major                                                : Business Administration

(Master of Business Administration)

Program code                                   : 8340101

Batch                                                 : MBA2211

1. Training objectives and learning outcomes

1.1 Training objectives

The Master of Business Administration program at Hoa Sen University is oriented toward the Applied Master program. The aims are to assist students in completing, updating, and improving their industry and specialized knowledge, strengthening interdisciplinary knowledge, having in-depth knowledge of business administration and applying that knowledge to professional practice, and having the capacity to work independently, think creatively, and identify and resolve corporate governance issues. Additionally, the program provides students with self-study techniques and inspires them to learn for life.

1.2 Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Business Administration degree at Hoa Sen University acquire the following competencies:

 Professional capacity

  • PLO 1. Applying general and industry-based knowledge in the field of business
  • PLO 2. Analyzing problems in business situations
  • PLO 3. Evaluating the practice of business management and operations based on the application of specialized knowledge
  • PLO 4. Planning a business plan for the company based on industry-based knowledge of corporate governance

Professional skills:

  • PLO 5 Applying professional skills to business activities
  • PLO 6: Developing an effective team working environment
  • PLO 7: Supporting business activities by applying information technology

Level of Autonomy and responsibility:

  • PLO 8. Applying with professional ethical standards in organizations
  • PLO 9: Developing lifelong learning abilities

1.3 Employment opportunity

The following positions are available to graduates:

  • Senior management professionals work in state management agencies, non-business divisions, or state administrative agencies and oversee a variety of professional sectors.
  • Employees working in management or research jobs.
  • Key employees in businesses, firms, and organizations operating both domestically and internationally.
  • Establish a freelance business.
  • University lecturers receive business and management training.
  • A management and business consultant for businesses;

2. The curriculum duration

The duration of the curriculum is 18 months (1.5 years). However, depending on the individual circumstances of the student, the time spent studying up until the successful defense of the thesis might last up to 36 months (3 years).

3. Requisite knowledge: 60 credits.

4. Enrollment candidate

Applicants must meet the following prerequisites to be considered for admission to the business administration program at Hoa Sen University:

  • Graduated from an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training majoring in business administration, logistics, public economic management, marketing management, or other fields related to economics.
  • Candidates with a university degree in a major other than the majors mentioned above must study and take additional exams according to the decision of the Ministry of Education and Training before the school issues an exam report.
  • Applicants with majors in economics and other majors other than business administration must have at least 2 years of work experience by the time of application. The admissions committee considers the type of graduation to make a decision if seniority is lower.
  • Have a clear background.
  • Healthy enough to participate in the study.
  • Submit all necessary documents on time and completely according to the school’s instructions.

5. Training process, requirement for graduation

Training in accordance with the Postgraduate Education Regulation 2075/QD-ĐHHS, which the President of Hoa Sen University signed on October 12, 2021.

Graduates with an MBA from Hoa Sen University must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Completion of the training program and a training program GPA of 5,5 or above overall (out of a possible 10).
  • Submit the thesis after signing confirmation from the instructor.
  • There are remarks from independent reviewers.
  • In accordance with the regulations on master training issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, the committee’s chairman and supervisor certify that the thesis has been edited in accordance with the committee’s conclusion and enclose a copy of the conclusion of the thesis review committee and the reviewers’ comments for training institutions to use as reference materials at libraries and archives.
  • The Board considers a Thesis score of 5,5 or higher to be satisfactory.
  • Have a Business Report grade of at least 5,5.
  • Publicize the full text of the thesis on the University’s website;
  • A minimum of 4 out of 6 on the 6-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam, or an equivalent level, is required to meet the foreign language standards (Appendix I of Regulation 2075/QD-ĐHHS).

6. Grading criteria

Academic grade10-pointLetter grade4-pointGrading
Pass*8,5 – 10A4Excellent
7,0 – 8,4B3Good
5,5 – 6,9C2Fairly good
Fail4,0 – 5,4D1Average
Below 4,0F0Fail

Note: (*)  Based on training regulations, students achieve cumulative results when their cumulative score is C or higher and the final assessment component score is 4.0 or higher.

7. Content of Curriculum

7.1 General knowledge

NoCourse ID Vietnamese name of subjectEnglish name of
subject
L*P*CreditsNotes
1DC501SV01 Triết họcPhilosophy404 
Plus404 

Note: L*: Lecture; P*: Practice

7.2 Foundational and specialized knowledge

7.2.1 Foundational knowledge

NoCourse IDVietnamese name of subjectVietnamese name of subjectLPCreditsNotes
Compulsory courses  (TOTAL 11 Credits)
2MBA502SV01Chiến lược quản trị nguồn nhân lực & Hành vi tổ chứcHRM Strategy & Organizational Behavior2  13 
3MBA503SV01Lãnh đạo và chiến lược chuyển đổi sốLeadership and Digital Transformation Strategy213 
Plus426 
Required elective courses Choose 2 out of 4 courses (TOTAL 06 Credits)
Business administration’s Orientation
4MBA507SV01Quản trị vận hànhOperations Management213 
5MBA508SV01Pháp luật cho nhà quản trịLaw for Administrators213 
Marketing’s Orientation
4MBA516SV01Chiến lược thương hiệuBrand Strategy213 
5MBA517SV01Truyền thông Marketing xã hội và Kỹ thuật sốSocial media and Digital Marketing213 
Total426 

7.2.2 Specialized knowledge

SttCourse IDVietnamese name of subjectVietnamese name of subjectLPCreditsNotes
Compulsory courses (TOTAL 17 Credits)
6MBA506SV01Khởi nghiệp và đổi mới sáng tạoEntrepreneurship and Innovation314 
7MBA533SV01Phân tích quyết định & đàm phánDecision and Negotiation Analysis314   
8MBA501SV01Phương pháp nghiên cứu khoa họcResearch Methods314 
9MBA530SV01Báo cáo chuyên đềBusiness Report505 
Total14317 
Required elective courses – Choose 4 out of 8 courses(TOTAL 12 Credits)
Business administration’s Orientation
10MBA519SV01Quản trị rủi roRisk Management213 
11MBA509SV01Tài chính khởi nghiệpEntrepreneurial Finance213 
12MBA504SV01Kinh doanh điện tử và nền kinh tế chia sẻE-Business and sharing economy213 
13MBA522SV01Hệ quản trị nguồn lực doanh nghiệpEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)213 
Marketing’s Orientation
10MBA527SV01Quản trị khủng hoảng truyền thôngRisk Communication Management2  13 
11MBA529SV01Marketing và bán hàng hiện đạiMarketing and Modern Selling213 
12MBA520SV01Chiến lược Marketing trong thời đại chuyển đổiMarketing Strategy in Transformation Era213 
13MBA521SV01Ứng dụng Blockchain trong kinh doanhApplying Blockchain on Business213 
Total8412 

7.3 Graduation requirements: Students carry out application-oriented dissertations as research results that solve a problem posed in practice or report on organizational and development results which applied a theoretical study, a new model… in the field of specialization into practice.

SttCourse IDVietnamese name of subjectEnglish name of subjectLPCreditsNotes
14MBA537SV01Thực tập tốt nghiệpGraduation Internship077 
15MBA538SV01Luận văn tốt nghiệpMBA Thesis088 
Total 01515 
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