PART A: PROGRAM INFORMATION AND DEGREE ISSUING UNIT

1. Program Name

Bachelor of Finance and Banking - Specialization in Finance and Corporate management

2. Degree Issuing Unit

Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

(The university diploma will be signed by the president of the Ho Chi Minh University of Banking)

3. Organization Unit

Faculty of Finance, Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

4.Specialization

Finance and Corporate management

5. Program Code

6. Name of the Degree Issued

Bachelor of Finance and Banking - Specialization in Finance and Corporate management

7. Entry Requirements

Candidates must meet the admission requirements and conditions specified in the annual enrollment regulations of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking. 

8. Study Plan

A systematic arrangement of courses each semester for the entire training program will be provided to students upon enrollment.

9. Program Duration

The designed duration of training is 4 years. Depending on individual student circumstances, the duration of training can be shortened to a minimum of 3 years or extended to a maximum of 6 years.

10. Total Credits

124 credits, excluding Physical Education courses (5 credits) and National Defense Education courses (8 credits)

11. Student Support Activities

The following support activities are provided to students:

• Students are provided with study materials by the course lecturer (paper materials and electronic documents);
• Students are provided with a system of supplementary exercises for self-study to enhance knowledge and skills outside of classroom exercises; at the same time, course lecturers share relevant practical knowledge;
• Students are supported in their learning through direct classroom interaction or online websites by course lecturers;
• Students are supported with other related issues at the Student Affairs Office and the Student Support Center;
• Students can give feedback or evaluate the training quality of the University and each lecturer through Direct Dialogue sessions between the University - Students or self-evaluate through survey forms in each course provided by the Testing and Quality Assurance Office.

PART B: PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES, TEACHING METHODS

12. Educational Philosophy and Training Objectives of the Program

• The educational philosophy of "Interdisciplinary Liberalization and Experience" indicates that the program (1) facilitates learners to explore their potential; acquire deep professional knowledge based on a broad foundation of natural, social, political, legal, and technological knowledge, etc.; develop intellectual capacity; develop personal skills and shape positive life values aiming towards autonomous and creative individuals, outstanding professionals, and responsible citizens; (2) provides learners with interdisciplinary knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of their major, the ability to connect with experts avoiding biases in decision-making, increasing employment opportunities; (3) offers an environment "matured through experience" to help learners deeply understand theories, develop practical thinking, execution capabilities, thereby adapt and have the ability to transform the environment.
• The general goal of the Finance and Business Administration training program is to equip students with modern foundational knowledge in economics in general, deep knowledge in Finance and Business Administration in particular; good moral character; research and professional practice capabilities in the field of Finance and Business Administration in the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution.

11. Program learning outcomes

Students of the Finance and Banking major, specializing in Finance and Corporate management, are ensured to meet the requirements of the following 8 outcomes:

• PLO1: Ability to apply basic knowledge of natural sciences and social sciences in the field of economics.
• PLO2: Critical thinking ability.
• PLO3: Ability to organize teamwork and communicate effectively in an international integration environment.
• PLO4: Demonstrates initiative and positivity in learning, research, and managing personal resources to meet lifelong learning requirements.
• PLO5: Demonstrates awareness of compliance with laws, professional ethics, and social responsibility.
• PLO6: Ability to systematically apply foundational and in-depth knowledge to solve specialized problems in the fields of finance and business administration.
• PLO7: Ability to participate in the construction and development of application solutions in the fields of finance and business administration.
• PLO8: Ability to recognize, grasp, and adapt to changing trends in the Finance sector

Additionally, students of the Finance and Banking major, specializing in Finance and Corporate management, need to meet the foreign language and information technology outcomes as follows:

• Foreign Language Outcomes: Students must achieve a minimum English language proficiency level of 3/6 according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam or equivalent as follows:

• Information Technology Outcomes: Students are recognized to meet the information technology outcome if they achieve one of the following conditions:
• Possess a basic computer and internet use certificate (IC3) and MOS (Specialist) certification in 3 of the following subjects: MOS–Word, MOS – Excel, MOS – PowerPoint, MOS – Access.
• Possess a basic IT application certificate issued by Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking and MOS (Specialist) certification in 3 of the following subjects: MOS – Word, MOS – Excel, MOS – PowerPoint, MOS – Access.
• Possess an advanced IT application certificate issued by Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking.

12. Teaching Methods and Evaluation

Depending on the specific course, instructors may combine suitable teaching methods such as lectures, case studies, presentations, group discussions, etc. Detailed regulations on teaching methods are described in the Course Description, which students can access at the beginning of each course.

The student's learning outcomes are evaluated in various ways including attendance, homework, in-class assignments, presentations, group assignments, discussion results, mid-term exams, etc., and final exams. Detailed regulations on the evaluation methods for each course are described in the Course Description, which students can access at the beginning of each course

PART C: PROGRAM STRUCTURE & OUTCOMES

13. Program structure: The program is designed to include 124 credits comprising:

• Group 2: Professional Education block includes:

• Core Subjects: 52 credits providing foundational knowledge about economics, business, and management, and some basic knowledge about finance and business administration.
• Major and Specialization in Finance and Business Administration: 48 credits offering in-depth knowledge required in the finance and business administration fields to enable students to make decisions in finance and business administration and choose their future professions

Internships and the graduation thesis take place in the final phase of the training program. Internships are mandatory. Regarding the graduation thesis, students can register for the thesis when they meet the following two conditions: (1) students must have accumulated enough courses of the program as required, not exceeding 6 credits; (2) The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of courses in the major specialization must be at least 70 on a scale of 10 (for the yearly system) and at least 2.5 on a scale of 4 (for the credit system). If students do not meet the conditions or capability to undertake the graduation thesis according to regulations, they will study 3 replacement subjects equivalent to 9 credits. These replacement subjects belong to the specialization block of Finance and Business Administration detailed in the outcome matrix (section 16 below).

In addition to the main curriculum, students are also equipped with soft skills through extracurricular activities organized by BUH and various academic and skill clubs. These extracurricular activities are planned throughout the year and occur monthly, including music, sports events, social work, English clubs, finance clubs, scientific research clubs, physical education, national defense education, seminars... communication skills, teamwork skills, and problem-solving skills. Active participation in extracurricular activities is recorded in the student's discipline points system, one of the conditions needed to meet the program's graduation standards.

COURSE

PLO

1

PLO

2

PLO

3

PLO

4

PLO

5

PLO

6

PLO

7

PLO

8

1

General Education

Mandatory cources

1

Marxist-Leninist philosophy

2

2

2

2

Marxist-Leninist political economics

2

2

2

3

Scientific socialism

2

2

2

4

History of Vietnamese communist party

2

2

2

5

Ho Chi Minh's ideology

2

2

2

6

Advanced mathematics 1

3

3

3

7

Probability theory and Mathematical Statistics

3

3

3

8

General law

2

2

2

9

Advanced mathematics 2-analysis

3

3

3

10

Applied logic in business

3

3

3

Optional cources(1/2)

11a

Optimization methods for economics

2

2

3

3

11b

Psychology

2

2

2

2

Professional Education  

2.1

Core Subjects

Mandatory courses

12

Microeconomics

3

3

2

13

Macroeconomics

3

3

2

14

Introduction to Finance

2

2

2

15

Principles of accounting

3

2

2

16

Business Law

3

3

3

17

Principles of marketing

3

2

2

18

Applied informatics

3

2

3

19

Econometrics

3

3

3

3

20

Fundamental of management

2

3

3

21

Theory of finance and money

3

3

3

22

Corporate finance

3

2

2

23

Financial accounting

3

3

2

24

English for specific purpose 1

3

3

25

Research methods

2

3

3

26

Financial markets and Institutions

2

2

2

27

International finance

3

3

3

28

Multinational corporation finance

2

2

2

Optional courses(1/3) 

29a

Business communication

3

3

3

29b

Organizational behaviour

3

4

4

29c

Consumer behaviour

3

3

3

2.2

Major Subjects

Mandatory courses

30

Taxation

3

3

3

31

Financial services marketing

3

3

3

32

Insurance

3

3

3

33

Corporate finance analysis

3

3

3

34

Behavioural finance

5

5

5

35

Human resource management

3

4

4

36

English for banking and finance

3

3

3

Optional courses (1/5)

37a

Financial modelling

3

3

3

37b

Investment Project appraisal

3

3

3

37c

Digital business strategy

3

4

4

37d

Digital marketing

4

4

4

37e

Project management

2

3

3

2.3 

Specialization Subjects

Mandatory courses

38

Derivatives and risk management

3

3

3

39

Corporate financial management

4

4

4

40

Financial investment

4

4

4

41

Portfolio management

4

4

4

4

42

Internship on banking and finance

4

4

4

4

4

43

Optional: either a dissertations or dissertation alternative courses 

43a

Dissertations

5

4

4

5

5

5

43b

Dissertations alternative courses

43b1

Entrepreneurship in the digital age

4

4

4

43b2

Supply chain management

3

3

3

43b3

Advanced derivatives pricing and applications

4

4

5

PART D: ASSESSMENT METHODS [1]

15. Assessment Methods of Learning Outcomes

- Grading Scale for Courses: The grading scale used for courses is a 10-point scale, which the Academic Affairs Department converts to a 4-point scale compatible with the credit system.

Course Assessment: The assessment of each course consists of two components: continuous assessment and end-of-course examination. Continuous assessment accounts for 50% of the course grade; the end-of-course exam accounts for the remaining 50% (except for the graduation thesis, which has its own assessment criteria). The specific assessment method for each course is announced by the course instructor at the beginning of the course (attendance, assignments, quizzes, presentations, tests, etc.).

Academic Classification: Academic ranking for each semester, academic year, and the entire course of study is determined based on the grading scale and classification system as following.

PART E: ADDITIONAL ISSUES

16. Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Finance and Business Administration program can take up finance, management, consulting, and human resources roles in enterprises, banks, fund management companies, and other financial institutions both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, graduates may also find opportunities in auditing firms or in roles related to financial accounting. Some job positions include:

• Financial Product and Service Development Specialist
• Asset Valuation Specialist
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Risk Management Specialist
• Corporate Credit Appraisal Specialist
• Investment Portfolio Management Specialist
• Business Development Specialist in Supply Chain
• Business Planning and Efficiency Analysis Specialist
• Human Resources Specialist

Besides the mentioned job positions, graduates can also work in:

• State regulatory agencies in finance and banking
• Or continue their studies at higher education levels to become lecturers, researchers at educational institutions, and research institutes.

17. Learning Opportunities

Students can graduate earlier by accelerating their course of study but must ensure the sequence of courses as per the training program. The time students can complete the program ranges from 3 to 6 years.

Students may also double major if they meet the GPA requirements (International Economics, Auditing, Economic Law, English Language, etc.). Students have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate programs domestically and internationally after completing their undergraduate studies at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking.

18. Information Publication Channels

http.//www.hub.edu.vn

http://khoatc.hub.edu.vn/

https://www.facebook.com/HUB.DHNH/

https://www.facebook.com/tuyensinhdaihocnganhang/?locale=vi_VN

Student handbooks, flyers, and other official HUB communication channels

Note: Detailed information about the training program, course content, teaching/learning methods, and assessment methods for each course can be found on the website: http://khoatc.hub.edu.vn. This document is updated annually.