Economic Management

Major: Economic Management

I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

            The Doctoral Program in Economic Management is designed to cultivate research scholars and experts possessing profound knowledge of both the theory and application within the fields of economic policy and economic management. Graduates will demonstrate the capacity for independent, creative research to address novel issues in economics and economic management within the context of digital transformation and international integration.

            Doctoral candidates are provided with the necessary knowledge to systematically analyze foundational theories in economic policy and economic management at both the micro and macro levels. They will learn to evaluate existing research and identify knowledge gaps in organizational management, state economic management at micro and macro levels, and policy analysis. The program emphasizes the application of modern scientific research methodologies to design studies, analyze, and evaluate problems pertinent to economic policy and economic management. Key Skills Developed about research methods and tools to solve problems: Mastery of research methods and tools to resolve challenges in economic management; Skills in synthesizing and contributing new knowledge in economic management; Skills in reasoning, analyzing scientific problems, and proposing innovative and unique solutions; Competence in managing and directing professional activities in research and scientific-technological development, along with the ability to disseminate knowledge, and organize domestic and international cooperation in specialized areas of economics and economic management.

            Career Prospects for Doctoral graduates upon completing the Doctoral Program in Economic Management, researchers will be highly qualified for the following job categories:

            Group 1: Economic Leaders and Managers in State Agencies: Graduates will possess the capacity to formulate and implement economic policies at both macro and micro levels in practical settings, particularly within the context of globalization and economic integration. This constitutes a vital human resource for enhancing the effectiveness of Vietnam's state economic management during the renewal, industrialization, and modernization processes.

            Group 2: Senior Economic Managers in Organizations and Enterprises: Graduates will have the skills to implement economic management tools in practice. Based on this executive function, they can evaluate and critically analyze state economic policies, as well as the programs, strategies, plans, and development plans of both public and private economic organizations, thereby contributing to more effective economic governance by state agencies.

            Group 3: Senior Policy Consulting Experts: Graduates will possess policy analysis skills, enabling them to advise enterprises and state management agencies on the correct implementation of state economic guidelines and policies.

            Group 4: Economic Management Researchers and Lecturers: Graduates will be capable of undertaking research projects/programs on economic management within research institutes, and lecturing in economic management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in universities and training institutions within the economics and management fields.

            Furthermore, doctoral graduates in Economic Management may pursue further academic training through post-doctoral programs both domestically and internationally.

II. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND TEACHING PLAN

            The Doctoral training program requires a minimum total study load ranging from 90 credits to 120 credits, depending on the candidate's admission profile. Candidates are classified into the following admission categories:

            a) Category A1: Candidates holding a Master's degree in a major identical to the Doctoral major (Economic Management).

            This category is not required to take supplementary courses.

            b) Category A2: Candidates holding a Master's degree in a major relevant to the Doctoral major (Economic Management).

            This category is required to take 6 credits of supplementary courses (selected from the Master's training curriculum).

            c) Category A3: Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree (with a total study load of less than 150 credits) classified as Good standing or higher in an identical or relevant major, OR candidates holding an equivalent qualification corresponding to Level 7 of the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework (with a minimum total study load of 150 credits) in an identical or relevant major to the Doctoral major (Economic Management).

            This category is required to take 31 credits of supplementary courses (selected from the Master's training curriculum). Candidates admitted with an equivalent qualification at Level 7 of the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework may transfer credits for courses previously studied that correspond to the supplementary knowledge block (subject to review and approval by the Scientific Council).

            The assessment of the major's suitability (as either identical or relevant) is conducted by referencing the applicant's previously completed program of study.

*Framework for the Supplementary Curriculum

* Framework for the Doctoral Program