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Vietnamese studies – Tourism and tourism management
Tourism and tourism management (Standard program)
1. Program introduction
The Vietnamese Study - Tourism and tourism management Program has new and modern subjects which are suitable to the development of society and meet the needs of international integration; it provides in-depth knowledge in managing tourism, plan and implement tourism service. Through the program, students will possess strong knowledge, proficiency in skills, confident in the business environment as well as in the multicultural environment.
2. Outcome
•    Understanding and able to analyse the knowledge in research, organization, management, operation, tourism business.

•    Analyze, evaluate and apply the specialized knowledge of management science in tourism business, especially in the field of tourism business and tourism technology.

•    Be able to develop tourism products, organize management in tourism activities.

•    Understand, analyze, and evaluate the issues, values and trends of tourism in the new era and the global economic landscape.

•    Be able to flexibly apply soft skills to work such as teamwork, travel communication, etc.

•    Foreign language levels: IELTS ≥ 5.0 (or other equivalent international certificates)

•    IT skills: International MOS Certificate ≥ 750
3. Career opportunities:
•    Working in tourism service companies such as resorts and tourist attractions.

•    Able to create small scale start-up travel business.

•    Consultant in business strategy, development, construct and supply of tourism products.

•    Becoming specialists of the Ministry and the Department of Culture - Sports - Tourism such as tourism professional training center, Institute of tourism development and research, tourism planning.

•    Participate in training activites in tourism.
4. Curriculum
Vietnamese Studies - Tourism and Tourism management - Code: 7310630Q
Program: Standard Programs

No. Knowledge Credits Course detail
1 General education knowledge 38  
1.1

Political theories

12 Ho Chi Minh Ideology; Revolutionary Way of Communist Party of Vietnam; The Basic Principles of Marxism - Leninism; Introduction to Legislation
1.2 English language 15

Natural English 2; Global Citizen English 3; Global  Citizen English 4; Global Citizen English 5

1.3 IT 4 Fundamentals of Informatics 1,
Fundamentals of Informatics 2;
Fundamentals of Informatics 3
1.4 Support skills 7 Negotiation and Bargaining; Efficient Time Management Skills; Communication Skills in Tourism; Event Organizing Skills; Learning methods in university; Teamwork Skills; Writing and Presenting Skills; Skills for sustainable development
1.5 Physical education   Swimming (Compulsory); Physical Education 1; Physical Education 2
1.6 Defense education   National Defense Education 1
National Defense Education 2
National Defense Education 3
2 Professional education knowledge 93  
2.1 Basic knowledge 18

Introduction to Sociology; World Civilizations History; Introduction to Vietnam Culture; Meanings and
Leanings: is there a reason why?; Introduction to Statistics for Business; Methods of Social Research

2.2 Major knowledge 75  
2.2.1 General major knowledge 16 Environment and Development;
Introduction to religion studies;
Introduction to Tourism Industries;
Tourism Economics; Sociology of
Tourism; Tourism English; Tourism Law
2.2.2 Specialized knowledge 59  
  Compulsory 39 Delivering Service Quality; Attractions and Visitor Management; Internship; Destination Management; Accounting and Control in Hospitality and Tourism; Tourism Policy and Planning; Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism; Managing Human Resources in Tourism; Marketing in Tourism; Managing Organizations in Tourism; Vietnam Tourism; Consumer Behaviour in Tourism; Managing Hospitality Businesses; Managing Tourism Businesses
  Elective 10

Leisure and Society; Urban Tourism; World Destinations: Culture and Geography; Achieving Quality Customer Service in Hospitality Industry; Sustainable Tourism; The Evolution of World Cuisine; MICE Tourism; Cruise Specialist; Community Tourism; Ecotourism in Rural and Developing Regions

2.3 Internship (Tourism and Tourism Management) 4

- Students work as an internship from 2 to 4 months. Training at the enterprise  ...
- Pass the professional skill test

2.4 Thesis 6 Synthetic Thematic or Tourism Management Overview; Tourism Service Management Tourism Destination Monitoring and Management

Vietnamese studies: Tourism and tourism management (High-quality program)
1. Program introduction
The program include new subjects ( first time in universities system in Vietnam), has an in-depth knowledge and high level of application in practice.

Specially, the course allow students to learn in practice in both domestic and international travel companies both domestic and international. Moreover, at least 50% of subjects are taught in English, lead by highly experienced lecturers. The students take initiatives in learning with the support of modern teaching methods such as group discussion, individual working and participate in exchange programs with the leading tourism experts.

This program provides general knowledge of culture, socio-economic, tourism management, planning and tourism service organization as well as specialist knowledge of administrative and management skills, problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations in tourism business.
2. Outcome:

•    Knowledge, understanding, analyse the knowledge in research, organization, management, operation, tourism business.
•    Analyze, evaluate and apply the specialized knowledge of  management science in tourism business, especially in the field of tourism business and tourism technology.
•    Have the ability to exploit tourism products, organize management in tourism activities.
•    Understand, analyze, and evaluate the issues, values and trends of tourism in the new era and
the global economic landscape.
•    Be able to flexibly apply soft skills to work such as teamwork, travel communication, etc.
•    Foreign language: IELTS ≥ 5.5; TOEFL iBT 50 (or other equivalent international certificates)
•    VTOS certificate issued by Vietnam Tourism VTCB Board.
•    IT skills: International MOS Certificate ≥ 750
3. Career opportunities

• Sales, marketing, manager at travel agency companies: resorts, tourist destinations, tourist attractions ... Especially, you can work well in the international tourism group; Travel agencies provide services to international visitors in the country and in Southeast Asia.
• Create a new tourism business or manage specialized groups in the travel business.

• Consultant on business strategies, exploitation, construction and supply of tourism products and promotion of tourism services to abroad.
• Specialists in departments, centers under the Ministry and the Department of Culture - Sports - Tourism such as Tourism professional training Center, Institute of Research and development of tourism, Tourism planning, Travel promotion center,...
• Participate in the management of some parts of the tourism business, tourism destinations and entertainment in Vietnam and in the world, especially in the ASEAN region.
• Participate in training courses in tourism.

4. . Special charateristics of high-quality program
•    Teaching program: 50% of the program are taught in English, increasing in career needful soft skills; amount of time spend in foreign countries are doubled compare to standard program. Hence, knowledge and practical skills meet VTOS standard are also required.
•    The faculty members: the teaching staff with a wide range of experience in teaching and in practice, fluent in English and has scientific research activitives in international context.
•    Teaching method: the facilities are fully enhanced with the modern equipments for the purpose of teaching and learning such as group discussion, case study, pratice.
•    Study materials: Curricula reached the international standards; 100% of materials, textbooks and Power Point files were written in English
•    Numbers of student: Each class only study from 20 to 40% of theory. Classroom for practice carries around 15 to 20 students.

Moreover, student have to take an exam for VTOS certificate. The internship abroad program is designed from semester 5 to semester 8. Tuition fee: 25-30 millions VND (not including flight ticket and living cost)

5. Curriculum

Vietnamese Studies - : Tourism and tourism management - Code: F7310630Q
Program: High-quality program

No. Knowledge Credits Course detail
1 General education knowledge 57  
1.1

Political theories

12 Ho Chi Minh Ideology; Revolutionary Way of Communist Party of Vietnam; The Basic Principles of Marxism - Leninism; Introduction to Legislation
1.2 English language 31

Natural English 2; Global Citizen English 3; Global  Citizen English 4; Global Citizen English 5

1.3 IT 5 Fundamentals of Informatics 1
Fundamentals of Informatics 2
Fundamentals of Informatics 3
1.4 Support skills 9 Negotiation and Bargaining; Efficient Time Management Skills; Communication Skills in Tourism; Event Organizing Skills; Learning methods in university; Teamwork Skills; Writing and Presenting Skills; Skills for sustainable development
1.5 Physical education   Swimming (Compulsory); Physical Education 1; Physical Education 2
1.6 Defense education   National Defense Education 1
National Defense Education 2
National Defense Education 3
2 Professional education knowledge    
2.1 Basic knowledge 18

Introduction to Sociology; World Civilizations History; Introduction to Vietnam Culture; Meanings and
Leanings: is there a reason why?; Introduction to Statistics for Business; Methods of Social Research

2.2 Major knowledge 70  
2.2.1 General major knowledge 16 Environment and Development;
Introduction to religion studies;
Introduction to Tourism Industries;
Tourism Economics; Sociology of
Tourism; Tourism English; Tourism Law
2.2.2 Specialized knowledge 54  
  Compulsory 36 Managing Tourism Businesses; Managing Hospitality Businesses; Marketing in Tourism; Tourism Policy and Planning; Managing Organizations in Tourism;
Technology Strategy in Tourism; Destination Management; Internship; Strategic Management in Tourism; Consumer Behaviour in Tourism; Managing Human Resources in Tourism; Financial Management in Hospitality and Tourism; Attractions and Visitor  Management; Vietnam Tourism
  Elective 10

Leisure and Society; Urban Tourism; World Destinations: Culture and Geography; Achieving Quality Customer Service in Hospitality Industry; Sustainable Tourism; The Evolution of World Cuisine; MICE Tourism; Cruise Specialist; Community Tourism; Ecotourism in Rural and Developing Regions

2.3 Internship (Tourism and Tourism Management) 4

- Students work as an internship from 2 to 4 months. Training at the enterprise  ...
- Pass the professional skill test

2.4 Thesis 6 In English

 In addition, some vocational certificate modules have been integrated into the curriculum, students learn and take exams to obtain a valuable VTOS qualification in finding a job later. Foreign semesters are held for students of high quality programs, scheduled to take place in the second year. Expected cost: 25-30 million (excluding airfare and living expenses). Army semesters are designed specifically for students who have studied Defense Education, have experienced life in the military environment to help train their life skills, confidence, gratitude and effort.