Information on the Formal Training ProgramsBachelor in LawBachelor in Law, majoring in International Trade Law (for cohort 64)

Bachelor in Law, majoring in International Trade Law (for cohort 64)

(Enclosed with Decision No. 3221/QĐ-ĐHNT dated 15/08/2025)

  1. Training objectives 

The overarching objective of the undergraduate programme in Law, majoring in International Commercial Law (hereinafter referred to as the International Commercial Law programme), is to provide high-quality human resources with solid expertise in general legal knowledge and, in particular, in international commercial law.

The programme is designed in alignment with the national standards for undergraduate law programmes as promulgated under Decision No. 678/QĐ-BGDĐT dated 14 March 2025, as well as the 2025 plan for programme evaluation and improvement. Accordingly, the curriculum is developed and continuously refined based on the principles of fundamental orientation, openness, flexibility, comprehensiveness, and streamlining, with a focus on specialized and in-depth training.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are expected to achieve the following programme learning outcomes:

PO1 (Disciplinary Knowledge): Graduates possess advanced and in-depth knowledge of law in general and international commercial law in particular, especially in relation to legal frameworks governing multilateral trading systems and regional trade liberalization.

PO2 (Professional Skills): Graduates demonstrate fundamental professional legal skills, particularly in analyzing and applying legal regulations governing multilateral trading systems and regional trade liberalization to address legal issues arising in international commercial activities. They are capable of undertaking professional tasks requiring adaptability to the dynamic changes of international trade.

PO3 (Language and Digital Competence): Graduates are able to effectively use legal English in professional contexts and apply information technology in legal research, analysis, data processing, and the presentation of legal information for academic and professional purposes.

PO4 (Professional Ethics and Responsibility): Graduates exhibit strong ethical values, professional integrity, physical well-being, and a sense of responsibility and professionalism in their work. They demonstrate a commitment to serving the community and adhere to professional ethical standards and legal norms.

PO5 (Autonomy and Lifelong Learning): Graduates possess the ability for independent learning, critical thinking, and adaptability to change. They demonstrate creativity, entrepreneurial capability, and the capacity to generate employment for themselves and others. They are also well-prepared for further academic advancement or specialized professional training programmes, such as legal practice certification, economic law, and international commercial law.

  1. Program learning outcomes
Program learning outcomes Competency level
Knowledge
PLO 01 Apply fundamental knowledge from general education components in learning, research, and professional contexts. K3
PI01.1 Apply knowledge of political theory, society, and history in learning, research, and professional practice. K3
PI01.2 Apply knowledge of culture and the social sciences and humanities in learning, research, and professional practice. K3
PLO 02 Apply comprehensive theoretical knowledge and foundational practical knowledge as a basis for the legal discipline. K3
PI02.1 Apply comprehensive theoretical and foundational practical knowledge in legal theory, the history of the state and law, political and legal doctrines, constitutional law, and human rights. K3
PI02.2 Apply comprehensive theoretical and foundational practical knowledge of the legal profession and legal ethics, as well as legal reasoning and legal writing skills. K3
PI02.3 Apply comprehensive theoretical and foundational practical knowledge in administrative law, economic law, international law, civil law, and criminal law. K3
PLO 03 Analyze comprehensive theoretical knowledge and foundational practical knowledge in international commercial law to meet the practical requirements of legal practice in the field of international trade. K4
Skills
PLO 04 Demonstrate communication, presentation, argumentation, and the ability to synthesize and evaluate data and legal rules in general and in international commercial law in particular. S3
PI04.1 Demonstrate communication, presentation, and argumentation skills. S3
PI04.2 Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and evaluate data and legal rules in general and in international commercial law in particular. S3
PLO 05 Demonstrate fundamental professional legal skills, including identifying and resolving legal issues in general and in international commercial law in particular. S3
PI05.1 Demonstrate fundamental legal practice skills. S3
PI05.2 Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve legal issues in general and in international commercial law in particular. S3
PLO 06 Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at Level 4/6 or higher in accordance with the Vietnamese National Foreign Language Framework. S5
PLO 07 Demonstrate proficiency in the application of information technology for professional purposes, including information retrieval, legal research, and compliance with current digital competency standards. S5
Autonomy and responsibility
PLO 08 Demonstrate a strong sense of political awareness, civic responsibility, respect for the rule of law, adherence to legal and professional ethical standards, and commitment to community service. A4
PI08.1 Demonstrate political awareness, ideological integrity, respect for the rule of law, and compliance with institutional regulations. A4
PI08.2 Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professional legal ethics, and a commitment to serving the community. A4
PLO 09 Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning, independent and teamwork capabilities, creativity, adaptability to changes in the legal profession, and accountability at both individual and team levels; as well as the ability to guide and supervise others and engage in lifelong learning. A3
PI09.1 Develop self-learning capacity, independent and teamwork skills, creativity, and adaptability to changes in the legal profession. A3
PI09.2 Develop accountability and the ability to guide and supervise others in performing tasks. A3
PI09.3 Develop lifelong learning capacity. A3
  1. Structure of Program
Stt Course title Course code No. of credits Prerequisite

(s)

1. Generic Education 26  
1.1. Political Theory 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 and Humanities – Art, Mathematics and Informatics 15  
1.2.1. Compulsory 6  
6 Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Applications) TIN210 3 None
7 Design Thinking and Innovation) DTI100 3 None
1.2.2. Elective (choose 01 from the following) 3  
8 International Relations TMA317 3 None
9 History of Economic Theories KTE301 3 None
10 Economics KTE200 3 None
1.2.3. Foreign Language 9  
Prerequisite course (not counted toward GPA) 0
TAĐK1 Academic & Business English 1 EAB111 3 None
TAĐK2 Academic & Business English 2 EAB121 3 EAB111
Compulsory 9
11 Academic & Business English 3 EAB231 3 EAB121
12 Academic & Business English 4 EAB241 3 EAB231
13 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) ESP111 3 EAB241
Compulsory 9
12 Academic & Business English 3 EAB231 3 EAB121
13 Academic & Business English 4 EAB241 3 EAB231
14 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) ESP111 3 EAB241
Compulsory 9
13 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) ESP111 3 EAB241
14 English for Specific Purpose 2 (Business Communication) ESP121 3 ESP111
15 English for Specific Purpose 3 (Internationl Businesss and Economis) ESP231 3 ESP121
The 2nd foreign language (not counted toward GPA)
1.3. Physical education    
Physical education    
1.4. Defense and security education    
Military Education    
2. Discipline Foundation and Core Courses 89  
2.1. Discipline Foundation Courses  19  
2.1.1. Compulsory 16  
16 Theories on State and Law PLU103 4 None
17 Introduction to legal profession PLU120 3 PLU103
18 Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing PLU112 2 PLU103
19 Constitution Law PLU117 2 PLU103
20 Civil law I PLU219 3 PLU103
21 Basic Legal English PLU321 2 ESP111
2.1.2. Elective (choose 01 from the following) 3  
22 Introduction to culture NGO102 3 None
23 Legal Psychology TLH103 3 None
24 Logic and legal research method TRI203 3 None
2.2. Core Discipline Courses 70  
2.2.1. Compulsory   49  
25 Administrative Law PLU223 3 PLU117
26 Drafting legal documents PLU113 2 PLU223
27 Criminal Law PLU266 2 PLU103
28 Civil law II PLU220 2 PLU219
29 Civil Procedure Law PLU211 2 PLU220
30 Commercial Law PLU267 2 PLU220
31 Law on Enterprises PLU435 2 PLU267
32 Public International Law PLU307 3 PLU117
33    Private International Law PLU308 3 PLU211
34 Intellectual Property Law PLU436 2 PLU220
35      Labour Law PLU269 2 PLU219
36 Criminal Procedure Law PLU226 2 PLU266
37 Marriage and family law PLU224 2 PLU219
38 Land Law PLU235 2 PLU223
39 Law on Finance PLU236 2 PLU117
40 Criminology PLU333 2 PLU226
41 Moot PLU268 2 PLU211
42 International Law on Trade in Goods PLU433 2 PLU307
43    International Law on Trade in Services PLU434 2 PLU433
44 International Investment Law PLU437 2 PLU307
45 Trade Remedies in International Trade PLU439 2 PLU433
46 Dispute Settlement in International Trade PLU443 2 PLU434
47 Advanced Legal English PLU322 2 PLU321
2.2.2. Elective 21  
2.2.2.1. International Trade Specialization (choose 02 from the following)  6  
48 Principles of Accounting KET201 3 None
49 Fundamentals of Management QTR303 3 None
50 Data management system TIN313 3 None
51 Programming for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing TIN314 3 None
52 International Economic Relations KTE306 3 None
53      International Trade Policy TMA301 3 None
54      International Economics KTE308 3 KTE200 
55      International Economic Negotiation KTE327 3 KTE308
56      International Business Transactions TMA302 3 None
57     Logistics and International Freight Forwarding TMA336 3 TMA302
58     International payment TCH412 3 None
2.2.2.2. Legal Specialization (choose 05 from the following)  15  
59 Drafting Document skills PPH103 3 PLU223
60 Competition Law PLU424 3 PLU267
61 Environment Law PLU334 3 PLU223
62 Law on Banking PLU335 3 PLU435
63 Comparative Law PLU202 3      PLU117
64 Comparative Contract Law PLU315 3      PLU220
65 New generation free trade agreements PLU440 3 PLU307
66 Regulations on non-commercial issues in international trade PLU441 3 PLU307
67 Legal issues on international trade and investment PLU423 3 PLU433
68 International Business Law PLU410 3 PLU267
69 Law on Insurance Business PLU455 3 PLU267
70 E-Commerce Law PLU430 3 PLU435
71 Customs Law PLU444 3 PLU435
72 Law on Taxation PLU446 3 PLU435
73 Law on International Economic Activities PLU419 3 PLU267
74 International moot court PLUE

332

3 PLU268
75 Law for startups and innovative entrepreneurship PLU442 3 PLU435
76 International Trade Law PLU422 3 PLU307
3. Internship and Experiential Learning Component 12
3.1 Internship Component
77      Mid- course Internship PLU501  3  
78      Graduation Project PLU531  9  
3.2 Experiential Learning Component 

(Experiential activities are implemented in accordance with the annual academic plan)

  Total   130       

** Students are allowed to choose the 2nd foreign language of the Training Program (choosing one of the languages: English/Chinese/Japanese/French/Spanish). Upon completion of the 2nd foreign language courses, students achieve level 3/6 of the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam according to Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDDT. The study results of the 2nd foreign language are not included in the cumulative grade point average (GPA) and are not a condition for evaluating the achievement of the program learning outcomes. The study results are recorded and enclosed with the student’s Academic Certificate.

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