Information on the Formal Training ProgramsBachelor in International EconomicsBachelor in International Economics, majoring in International Economics (for cohorts from K64...

Bachelor in International Economics, majoring in International Economics (for cohorts from K64 onward)

(Attached to Decision No.: ………/QĐ-ĐHNT dated … / … / …  of President of Foreign Trade University)

1. Training objectives

General objectives

The Bachelor Program in International Economics aims to produce high-quality human resources with strong political qualities, ethical values, and professional competencies, capable of undertaking roles such as consultants, analysts, or managers in the fields of economics and international economics within ministries and relevant government agencies, enterprises, banks, and investment funds. This program is designed to ensure that graduates are able to analyse, evaluate, research, and apply knowledge to international economic issues in a scientific, logical, and creative manner. This program also equips graduates with practical skills in decision-making and problem-solving in the field of international economics and related areas. Graduates will master both theoretical and practical tools, as well as essential skills for lifelong learning, scientific research, and working independently and effectively, thereby meeting the demands of industrialisation, modernisation, and international economic integration.

Specific Objectives

PO1: Provide knowledge in the field of international economics from the individual and enterprise levels to the national and international levels;

PO2: Develop skills in applying research methods and tools to analyse and evaluate issues in the field of international economics;

PO3: Promote physical well-being; develop skills in presentation, critical thinking, foreign language, and office IT skills;

PO4: Foster creativity, a sense of responsibility, and community engagement.

2. Program Learning Outcomes

About knowledge

PLO 1: Apply fundamental knowledge of political science, social sciences, and humanities for learning and working;

PLO 2: Analyse the activities of economic entities related to the field of international economics;

PLO 3: Apply research methods and tools to address issues related to international economics;

About skills

PLO 4: Demonstrate critical thinking, learning and research skills; communication and information delivery skills;

PLO 5: Achieve level 4/6 in foreign language proficiency (English or French) according to the Vietnamese framework of foreign language competence under Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2014 of the Ministry of Education and Training;

PLO 6: Achieve level 5/8 in proficiency across the digital competence domains (data and information literacy; communication and collaboration in digital environments; digital content creation; safety) and Level 4/8 in the domain of artificial intelligence application domain, in accordance with the Digital Competence Framework under Circular No. 02/2025/BGDĐT dated January 24, 2025 of the Ministry of Education and Training;

About Autonomy and Responsibility

PLO 7: Demonstrate the ability to work independently, work in teams, and possess innovative thinking;

PLO 8: Demonstrate resilience in overcoming difficulties and challenges; and show responsibility toward oneself, organisations, and the community

3. Curriculum framework

No. Course(s) Course code Credit(s) Prerequisite(s)
1 General education 44
1.1 Political Theory (courses as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training) 11
1.1.1 Compulsory 11
1 Marxist – Leninist Philosophy TRI114 3 None
2 Marxist- Leninist Political Economy TRI115 2 None
3 Scientific Socialism TRI116 2 TRI114, TRI115
4 Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology TRI104 2 TRI114, TRI115
5 History of the Communist Party of Vietnam TRI117 2 TRI114, TRI115
1.2 Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Mathematics and Informatics 18
1.2.1 Compulsory 15
6 Advanced Mathematics TOA105 3 None
7 Principles of Law PLU111 3 None
8 Digital technology and AI application TIN210 3 None
9 Design thinking and creative innovation DTI100 3 None
10 Career Development in International Economics KTE221 3 None
1.2.2 Electives (choose 01 course from the following) 3
11 Regulation Drafting Skills PPH103 3 TIN210     
12 Applied Informatics TIN203 3 TIN210     
13 Psychology TLH102 3 None
1.3 Foreign language (English or French) 15
1.3.1 English 15 The English language pathway of the program is specified in detail in the attached appendix.
14 Academic & Business English 1 EAB111 None
15 Academic & Business English 2 EAB121 EBA111
16 Academic & Business English 3 EAB231 3 EAB121
17 Academic & Business English 4 EAB241 3 EAB231
18 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) ESP111 3 EAB241 or an equivalent international certificate
19 English for Specific Purpose 2 (Business Communication) ESP121 3 ESP111
20 English for Specific Purpose 3 (International Business and Economics) ESP231 3 ESP121
21 English for Specific Purpose 4 – Students choose 1 of the following 2 courses
21.1 English for Specific Purpose 4 (Business Correspondence) ESP341 3 ESP231
21.2 English for Specific Purpose 4 (Contract) ESP342 3 ESP231
22 English for Specific Purpose 5 (Public Speaking) ESP451 3 ESP231
1.3.2 French 15
23 French for Professional Communication Practice B2.2 TPH234 3 None
24 Business and Economic French 1: Microeconomics – Macroeconomics TPH444 3 TPH234
25 Business and Economic French 2: International Marketing TPH232 3 TPH234
26 Business and Economic French 3: Finance – Banking TPH437 3 TPH234
27 Business and Economic French 4: Translation Practice TPH431 3 TPH234
1.4 Physical Education
Physical Education
1.5 National Defence Education
National Defence Education
2 Professional education knowledge 75
2.1 Basic discipline  knowledge  21
2.1.1 Compulsory 18 2
28 Microeconomics 1 KTE202 3 TOA105
29 Macroeconomics 1 KTE204 3 TOA105
30 FIE 1 – Research methodology for economics and business KTE206 3 None
31 Probability and statistics for Economics and business TOA203 3 TOA105
32 FIE 2 – Econometrics 1 KTE218 3 TOA203
33 Digital Economics KTE214 3 None
2.1.2 Electives (choose 01 courses from the following) 3
34 Game theory KTE332 3 KTE202
35 Introduction to Data Analysis KTE222 3 None
36 Ethics in Digital Economy KTE223 3 None
37 Principles of Accounting KET201 3 None
38 Programming for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing TIN314 3 None
39 Principles of Finance TCH302 3 KTE202
2.2 Core discipline knowledge 27
2.2.1 Compulsory 21
40 Microeconomics 2 KTE401 3 KTE202
41 Macroeconomics 2 KTE402 3 KTE204
42 FIE 3 – Econometrics 2 KTE318 3 KTE218
43 International Economics I KTE216 3 KTE202
44 Development Economics KTE406 3 KTE202
KTE204
45 Environmental Economics KTE404 3 KTE202
KTE204
46 Public Economics KTE407 3 KTE202
KTE204
2.2.2 Electives (choose 02 courses from the following) 6
47 Survey Design and Data Analysis KTE209 3 None
48 Economics of Asymmetric information KTE405 3 KTE401
49 Behavioral Economics KTE339 3 KTE202
50 Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy KTE340 3 KTE214
51 Financial Economics TCH341 3 KTE401
52 Data management system TIN313 3 None
53 Innovation Management QTR441 3 None
54 Gender Economics KTE341 3 KTE202

KTE204

KTE218

2.3 Specialised knowledge 27
2.3.1 Compulsory 12
55 International Economics 2 KTE316 3 KTE216
56 International Political Economy KTE303 3 KTE216
57 International Economic Negotiation KTE327 3 KTE216
58 Regional Economics KTE302 3 KTE204
2.3.2 Electives (Choose 01 of 03 specialised tracks; within each track, select 05 courses from the following) 15
Track 1: International Economics and Public Management
59 Public Policy KTE441 3 KTE202
KTE204
60 Public Management KTE331 3 KTE202
KTE204
61 Economics and Business Forecasting KTE418 3 KTE318
62 Financial Econometrics KTE310 3 KTE318
63 Green Economics KTE330 3 KTE202
KTE204
64 Digitalization in open economies KTE215 3 None
65 Project Economics KTE342 3 KTE202

KTE204

KTE218

66 Natural Resource Management KTE343 3 KTE202

KTE204

67 Macroeconomic Policy in Foreign Investment management KTE344 3 None
68 International Finance TCH414 3 TCH302
69 Leadership skill QTR203 3 None
Track 2: Economics and International Development
70 Cost and benefit analysis KTE314 3 KTE202
71 Trade and Development KTE412 3 None
72 Contemporary Development Issues KTE440 3 KTE202
KTE204
73 The Economics of Climate Change KTE207 3 KTE202
KTE204
74 The Circular Economy KTE210 3 KTE202
KTE204
75 Tourism Economics KTE321 3 KTE202
76

(63)

Green Economics KTE330 3 KTE202
KTE204
77

(64)

Digitalization in open economies KTE215 3 None
78 Economic Globalization KTE326 3 KTE216
79 Trade and Environment KTE420 3 KTE216
80 Growth and Development KTE410 3 KTE204
Track 3: International Economics and Enterprise Development
81 Theory of Managerial Economics KTE428  3 KTE202
82 Internationalization of SMEs KTE345 3 None
83

(61)

Economics and Business Forecasting KTE418 3 KTE318
84

(62)

Financial Econometrics KTE310 3 KTE318
85 Industrial Organization KTE408 3 KTE202
86 International Trade Law PLU422 3 PLU111
87 International Payments TCH412 3 TCH302
88 International Business Transactions TMA302 3 None
89 Corporate Finance TCH321 3 TCH302
90 Innovation TMA319 3 None
3 Project-based courses (practical training, internship)
91 Mid-course Internship KTE504 3
4 Graduation course
92 Graduation Thesis KTE531 9
Total 131

 

** Second foreign language of the program (choose one of the following languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, French, or Spanish)

Upon completion of the second foreign language courses, students are expected to achieve level 3/6 of the Vietnamese 6-level foreign language competence framework in accordance with Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT.

The results of the second foreign language courses are not included in the cumulative grade point average and are not considered as a requirement for assessing the achievement of program learning outcomes. These results are recorded and issued together with the student’s academic transcript.

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