According to the current regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the training regulations of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

Requirements for applicants:

– Having graduated or have been eligible for university graduation recognition (or equivalent qualifications or higher) of the appropriate industry; for research-oriented programs that require a grade of graduation from quite or above or an article (with ISSN), published scientific seminars (with ISBN) or participation in a grassroots-level scientific research project or higher that has been accepted in relation to the field of study, research. All of the above-mentioned works shall be published for no more than 5 years up to the date of submission of the application;

– Having foreign language proficiency of Tier 4 or higher under the 6-tier foreign language capacity framework for Vietnam;

– Meet the other requirements of the training program standard issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and in accordance with the provisions of the training program.

University graduates who do not belong to the fields suitable for the master’s training industry should complete the requirements for additional study of 06 sections (12 credits) of specific master training institutions as follows (according to the current announcement of the Institute of Postgraduate Training):

(1) Principles of Finance – Banking (2 credits)

(2) Management (2 credits)

(3) Microeconomics (2 credits)

(4) Macroeconomics (2 credits)

(5) Probability and statistics (2 credits)

(6) Advanced mathematics (2 credits)

Applicants will be exempted from 01 (or more) of the 06 courses as prescribed if they have studied this part at the undergraduate level.

Applicants are foreigners: if applying to study master’s training programs in Vietnamese, they must reach a Level 4 or higher level of Vietnamese language proficiency under the Vietnamese Proficiency Framework for foreigners or have graduated from university (or equivalent level or higher) where the training program is taught in Vietnamese; meet the requirements for a second foreign language as prescribed by UEH (if any).

For the training program taught and studied in a foreign language: applicants must meet the requirements of foreign languages, specifically when there is one of the following conditions:

– Applicants are citizens of countries that use the foreign language used to teach as the official language.

– University degree or higher in the language used in teaching; or a university-level diploma or higher whose program is conducted primarily in the language used in teaching;

– One of the diplomas or certificates of the language used in teaching reaching level 4 or higher under the 6-tier foreign language capacity framework for Vietnam specified in Appendix 1 of this Regulation or other equivalent certificates published by the Ministry of Education and Training, valid as of the date of registration.

(According to Decision No. 5571/QD-UEH-DO dated November 1, 2024 on the promulgation of regulations on enrollment and training of master’s degrees – Article 5).

3.1.1 Knowledge

• PLO1.1 Demonstrate comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of economics, finance, and banking.
• PLO1.2 Select and apply advanced and extensive theoretical and practical knowledge to analyze and evaluate research trends in Economics, Finance, and Banking within the context of sustainable development and globalization.
• PLO1.3 Integrate knowledge of sustainable development and social responsibility into professional practice and the management of corporate finance, banking, and other financial institutions.
• PLO1.4 Be able to independently design and conduct academic research in Economics, Finance, and Banking; apply machine learning and AI in processing research data and advancing specialized academic studies.
• PLO1.5 Analyze, synthesize, and systematically apply comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary knowledge to address financial issues in corporate finance, banking operations, and other financial institutions.

3.1.2 Skills

• PLO2.1 Demonstrate proficiency in big data analysis, evaluation, interpretation of results, and problem-solving in financial–banking research, based on critical thinking, creativity, and appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• PLO2.2 Master critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills, while demonstrating the ability to conduct independent research in finance–banking and related interdisciplinary fields.
• PLO2.3 Communicate knowledge effectively through academic research reports in both Vietnamese and foreign languages.
• PLO2.4 Exhibit leadership qualities and team management skills; collaborate across disciplines to build organizations in multicultural environments; and propose innovative solutions in banking and other financial institutions.

3.1.3 Autonomy and Responsibility

• PLO3.1 Demonstrate a proactive attitude, responsibility in work, and respect for ethical values in research and professional practice.
• PLO3.2 Embrace self-learning, research, and lifelong learning.

In addition to the mentioned learning outcomes, graduates are expected to achieve the following outcomes:
+ Have foreign language proficiency level 4/6 Vietnam’s foreign language proficiency framework