OVERVIEW OF THE ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF THE ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM – HANOI METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Training Program: Economics Management
Field of Study: Economics Management
Program Code: 7310110
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Duration: 4 years
Degree Title: Bachelor of Economics Management
Training Unit: Faculty of Economics and Tourism
Mode of Study: Full-time
Language of Instruction: Vietnamese
1. Program Objectives:
The Economics Management Bachelor's program is application-oriented to meet the demand for high-quality human resources in Hanoi and nationwide.
Students are equipped with firm political qualities, good ethics; basic knowledge of law, economics, and management; specialized knowledge in organizational management, public economic management, and policy analysis. They develop management and problem-solving skills for economic issues in state agencies, businesses, and organizations across different levels of the economy. Students are capable of working independently, creatively in a dynamic environment, are socially responsible, and possess lifelong learning capabilities to continuously enhance their professional competence.
2. Training Curriculum:
Total: 130 credits. Apart from General Education courses, there are 93 credits in Economics and major-specific knowledge. Notable modules include:
2.1. Core Disciplinary Knowledge (6 compulsory modules, 3 credits each):
| No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30ECM001 | Economic Law | 3 |
| 2 | 30ECM002 | Management Psychology | 3 |
| 3 | 30ECM003 | Leadership Studies | 3 |
| 4 | 30ECM004 | Basic Marketing | 3 |
| 5 | 30ECM005 | Statistical Theory | 3 |
| 6 | 30ECM006 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
2.2. Major Knowledge – 39 credits
2.2.1. Compulsory Modules (9 courses, 3 credits each):
| No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30ECM007 | Public Economics | 3 |
| 2 | 30ECM008 | Development Economics | 3 |
| 3 | 30ECM009 | Negotiation Skills | 3 |
| 4 | 30ECM010 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| 5 | 30ECM011 | Finance – Monetary Theory | 3 |
| 6 | 30ECM012 | State Management in Socio-Economic Affairs | 3 |
| 7 | 30ECM013 | Research Methods in Economics and Business Management | 3 |
| 8 | 30ECM014 | Socio-Economic Forecasting | 3 |
| 9 | 30ECM015 | English for Economics Management | 3 |
2.2.2. Elective Modules – 12 credits
Public Sector Management Track:
- 30ECM016: E-Government
- 30ECM017: International Economics
- 30ECM018: Public Financial Management
- 30ECM019: Public Administration
- 30ECM020: Investment Economics
- 30ECM021: Circular Economy
Business Sector Management Track:
- 30ECM022: Corporate Finance
- 30ECM023: Business Culture and Ethics
- 30ECM024: E-Commerce
- 30ECM025: Entrepreneurship
- 30ECM026: Supply Chain Management
- 30ECM027: International Business
2.3. Specialized Knowledge (6 modules, 3 credits each):
| No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30ECM028 | Development Planning | 3 |
| 2 | 30ECM029 | Program and Project Management | 3 |
| 3 | 30ECM030 | Leadership and Management Skills | 3 |
2.3.1. Public Sector Specialization (choose 3):
- 30ECM031: Local Economic Development Management
- 30ECM032: State Management of Natural Resources & Environment
- 30ECM033: Taxation
- 30ECM034: Human Resource Economics
- 30ECM035: Innovation and Change Management
2.3.2. Business Specialization (choose 3):
- 30ECM036: Strategic Management
- 30ECM037: Human Resource Management
- 30ECM038: Quality Management
- 30ECM039: Digital Marketing
- 30ECM040: Stock Market
2.4. Internship – 9 credits
- 30ECM041: Internship (4 credits)
- 30ECM042: Graduation Internship (5 credits)
2.5. Thesis / Alternative Courses – 9 credits
- 30ECM043: Graduation Thesis (9 credits)
2.5.2. Alternative Modules:
- 30ECM044: Risk Management in Economics
- 30ECM045: Policy Analysis
- 30ECM046: Sustainable Development
3. Faculty Team:
Hanoi Metropolitan University brings together Professors, PhDs, and Masters with modern academic backgrounds and experience in curriculum development and training in the field of Economics. In addition to internal faculty, the university also collaborates with lecturers from economic research institutes and leading enterprises to support students in practical training and internships.
4. Career Prospects:
4.1. In the Business Sector:
- Business, Marketing, and Public Relations Officers: Handle business operations, market research, and customer/partner relations.
- Department Heads / Business Directors: Lead business operations of departments or entire companies.
- Financial Analysts: Evaluate financial conditions, assess risks, and offer investment recommendations.
- Project Managers: Plan, organize, and supervise project execution.
- Marketing Specialists: Implement marketing strategies, promote products/services, manage media channels.
- Customer Service Representatives: Support and resolve customer issues, maintain customer relations.
- Project Coordinators: Ensure timely and budget-compliant execution of projects.
- Research & Development: Analyze data and provide solutions to economic issues.
4.2. In the Public Sector:
- Government Officers: Work in state agencies from central to local levels.
- Public Management Experts: Serve in departments, ministries related to economy, finance, planning, and investment.
- Administrative Managers: Apply management knowledge to lead administrative units and records management.
- Executive Assistants / Policy Advisors: Assist leadership in decision-making and policy development.
- Lecturers & Researchers: Work at universities or research institutes to analyze economic issues and educate students.
- Analysts & Consultants: Analyze data, evaluate economic conditions, and provide development recommendations to organizations and businesses.
