(Issued under Decision No.3330/QD-DHNT dated August 19, 2025)
- Program Objectives
General Objective
The undergraduate program in French Studies with a minor in International Business, specializing in Business French (Integrated Program), aims to equip students with a solid foundation of knowledge and advanced practical skills in the fields of Business French and International Business.
The program is designed to foster open-minded thinking, a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and creativity, enabling graduates to effectively meet the demands of the labor market in the context of global integration and digital transformation.
Specific Objectives
PO1 – Strong Academic and Interdisciplinary Foundation
Provide students with a solid foundation in French language and Francophone culture, Business French, and core areas of International Business (economics, marketing, finance, logistics, etc.), enabling them to effectively analyze and address issues in multilingual and multicultural professional environments.
PO2 – Practical and Innovative Professional Competencies
Develop students’ ability to use professional foreign languages (French at C1 level and English at a minimum of B1), intercultural communication skills, teamwork, digital tools, and critical thinking to solve problems, implement projects, conduct business transactions, and communicate effectively in digital and global contexts.
PO3 – Personal Qualities and Social Responsibility
Foster lifelong learning, integrity, and responsibility toward oneself and the community; enhance global adaptability, flexibility, and a strong commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of businesses and society in the context of globalization and digital transformation.
- Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Knowledge (K)
PLO1: Apply foundational knowledge of political science, social sciences, and humanities to study and professional practice.
PLO2: Apply core knowledge of French phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, and Francophone culture and civilization to communicate effectively in multilingual and multicultural environments.
PLO3: Integrate knowledge of Business French to analyze situations, solve problems, and perform professional communication tasks in the field of commerce and economics.
PLO4: Apply fundamental knowledge of economics, international business, and global strategy to evaluate business environments, develop solutions, and participate effectively and professionally in management, transactions, and international market development.
Skills (S)
PLO5: Communicate effectively in French (C1 level) and English (minimum B1) in academic, professional, and intercultural contexts; use appropriate language for different audiences; work effectively in teams; demonstrate active listening, presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in multicultural environments.
PLO6: Proactively identify and define problems; apply critical thinking and design thinking to propose innovative solutions in international business contexts; experiment and refine ideas to achieve effectiveness and sustainability.
PLO7: Digital Competence
Demonstrate advanced ICT skills (as stipulated in Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 14, 2014, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications).
Achieve Level 4/8 in the National Digital Competence Framework (as stipulated in Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training).
Attitudes and Attributes (A)
PLO8: Demonstrate lifelong learning, proactive self-development, critical and creative thinking, and resilience in facing challenges; pursue excellence in academic and professional endeavors with discipline, integrity, and accountability.
PLO9: Exhibit professional ethics, global citizenship, and social responsibility; collaborate effectively, share knowledge, and contribute actively to team projects and community initiatives for sustainable development.
PLO10: Show openness and respect for linguistic, cultural, and ideological diversity; demonstrate adaptability and effective communication in intercultural environments; be ready to integrate and work in a globalized context.
- Curriculum Framework
| No | Course Title | Course Code | Credits | Prerequisite |
| 1.1. | Generic Knowledge Block | 38 | ||
| Compulsory | 35 | |||
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Marxist- Leninist Philosophy | TRI114 | 3 | no |
| 2. | Marxist-Leninist Political Economy | TRI115 | 2 | no |
| 3. | Scientific Socialism | TRI116 | 2 | TRI114
TRI115 |
| 4. | History of the Communist Party of Vietnam | TRI117 | 2 | TRI114
TRI115 |
| 5. | Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology | TRI104 | 2 | TRI114
TRI115 |
| 6. | Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Applications | TIN210 | 3 | no |
| 7. | Mathematics, Probability and Statistics in Economics | TOA102 | 3 | no |
| 8. | Design thinking and innovation | DTI100 | 3 | no |
| 9. | Second Foreign Language (English) | 9 | ||
| Students who present an English language certificate at Level 3 or higher of the Vietnamese Six-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework (VSTEP), or an equivalent certificate in accordance with the current conversion table of Foreign Trade University, will be granted recognition for the second foreign language component of the program. Otherwise, they are required to complete the following three second foreign language courses: | ||||
| Academic English 1 | EAB101 | 3 | no | |
| Academic English 2 | EAB102 | 3 | EAB101 | |
| Academic & Business English 1 | EAB111 | 3 | EAB102 | |
| 10. | Elementary Microeconomics | KTE201 | 3 | no |
| 11. | Macroeconomics | KTE203 | 3 | no |
| Elective (Students choose 01 out of the following 03 courses) | 3 | |||
| 12. | Logical thinking and (research methodology | PPH106 | 3 | no |
| 13. | Research Methodology for Economics and Business | KTE206 | 3 | no |
| 14. | Introduction to law | PLU111 | 3 | no |
| Physical Education | ||||
| National Defence and Security Education | ||||
| 1.2. | Professional Knowledge Block | |||
| 1.2.1. | Foundation Knowledge | 10 | ||
| Compulsory | 7 | |||
| 15. | French Grammar | TPH214 | 2 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| 16. | French Phonetics and Lexicology | TPH242 | 2 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| 17. | French Culture and Civilization | TPHF211 | 3 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| Elective (Students choose 01 out of the following 03 courses) | 3 | |||
| 18. | Francophonie and Economic Relations | TPHF213 | 3 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| 19. | History and Selected Readings of French Literature | TPH319 | 3 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| 20. | Practice of french grammar | TPH320 | 3 | TPH233, 234, 235 |
| 1.2.2. | Specialized Knowledge | |||
| 1.2.2.1. | Disciplinary Knowledge Block (Intercultural and Professional Communication Practice) | 26 | ||
| A. | Prerequisite Courses for D1 Entry Students (not counted toward GPA) | 09 | ||
| 21. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication (A1) | TPH116 | 3 | no |
| 22. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication (A2.1) | TPH117 | 3 | TPH116 |
| 23. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication (A2.2) | TPH118 | 3 | TPH117 |
| B. | Elective Courses for D3 Entry Students (results recorded but not counted toward GPA) | 06 | ||
| 24. | Practice of french by project 1 | TPH123 | 2 | no |
| 25. | Practice of french by project 2 | TPH124 | 2 | TPH123 |
| 26. | Practice of french by project 3 | TPH125 | 2 | TPH124 |
| C. | Elective (Students choose 01 out of the following 02 groups) | 06 | ||
| Group 1 | ||||
| 27. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication B1.1 | TPH119 | 3 | TPH117, TPH118 |
| 28. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication B1.2 | TPH120 | 3 | TPH117, TPH118 |
| Group 2 | ||||
| 29. | French for Business Communication 1 | TPH126 | 3 | TPH117, TPH118 |
| 30. | French for Business Communication 2 | TPH127 | 3 | TPH117, TPH118 |
| Compulsory | 20 | |||
| 31. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication B2.1 | TPH233 | 3 | TPH119, TPH120 |
| 32. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication B2.2 | TPH234 | 3 | TPH119, TPH120 |
| 33. | French for Socio-Cultural and Professional Communication B2.3 | TPH235 | 3 | TPH119, TPH120 |
| 34. | French for Presentation and Debate | TPH236 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 35. | Synthesis of Written Journalistic Information | TPH237 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 36. | Synthesis of Audiovisual Journalistic Information | TPHF238 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 37. | Project of translation in the cultural field | TPH239 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 38. | Project of interpretation in the cultural field | TPH240 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 1.2.2.2. | Specialized Business French Knowledge | 30 | ||
| Compulsory | 18 | |||
| 39. | French for Business and Commerce: International Marketing | TPHF422 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 40. | French for Business and Commerce 4: International Trade Transactions | TPHF445 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 41. | French for Business and Commerce 5: International Trade negotiation | TPHF426 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 42. | French for Business and Commerce 6: Business Law | TPHF446 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 43. | French for Business and Commerce 7: Marketing Communication | TPHF447 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 44. | French for Business and Commerce 11: Tourism | TPHF441 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| Elective (Students choose 04 out of the following courses) | 12 | |||
| 45. | French for Business and Commerce 1: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | TPHF444 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 46. | French for Business and Commerce 3: International Finance | TPHF423 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 47. | French for Business and Commerce 8: Practice of Translation in International Trade Transactions | TPHF448 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 48. | French for Business and Commerce 9: Practice of interpretation in the economic and commercial field | TPHF449 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 49. | French for Business and Commerce 14: Translation Practice in International Trade Negotiations | TPH450 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 50. | French for Business and Commerce 8: Practice of Economic and Commercial Translation | TPH451 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 51. | French for Business and Commerce 16: Banking | TPH452 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 52. | French for Business and Commerce 17: Sales management | TPH453 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 1.3. | International Business Minor Knowledge Block | 15 | ||
| Compulsory | 9 | |||
| 53. | Marketing in International Business | MKTF306 | 3 | no |
| 54. | International Business | KDO307 | 3 | no |
| 55. | International Finance | TCHF414 | 3 | no |
| Elective (Students choose 02 out of the following courses) | 6 | |||
| Specialization in International Trade and Business | ||||
| 56. | Principles of Accounting | KET201 | 3 | KTEH201 |
| 57. | International Trade Transactions | TMA302 | 3 | no |
| 58. | International Investment | DTU310 | 3 | |
| 59. | Logistics and international transportation | TMA336 | 3 | no |
| 60. | Electronic Commerce | TMA306 | 3 | no |
| 61. | International Business Law | PLU410 | 3 | no |
| 62. | International Economics | KTE216 | 3 | no |
| 63. | Risk management in International business | KDO402 | 3 | KDOH307 |
| 64. | International Economic Negotiation | KTE327 | 3 | no |
| 65. | International Trade Policy | TMA301 | 3 | no |
| 66. | Fundamentals of Management | QTR303 | 3 | no |
| 67. | Entrepreneurship | BUS405 | 3 | no |
| Specialization in Global Marketing | ||||
| 68. | Economic Globalization | KTE326 | 3 | KTE216 |
| 69. | Principles of Marketing | MKT301 | 3 | no |
| 70. | Supply chain management | TMA313 | 3 | no |
| 71. | Digital Communication in Business | TTS201 | 3 | no |
| 72. | International Business Environment | KDO308 | 3 | no |
| 73. | Brand in International Business | MKT407 | 3 | no |
| 74. | International Economic Relations | KTE306 | 3 | no |
| 75. | Database Management System | TIN313 | 3 | no |
| 76. | Programming for Data Analysis in Economics and Business | TIN314 | 3 | no |
| 77. | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | TCH446 | 3 | no |
| 78. | Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era | QTRH448 | 3 | QTR303 |
| 1.4 | Corporate Internship and Career Orientation | 7 | ||
| 79. | Business Project Development and Entrepreneurship | TPHF115 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 80. | Mid-Term Internship Report | TPHF235 | 3 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 81. | Career Orientation and Skills Development | TPHF241 | 2 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |
| 1.5 | Graduation course | 9 | ||
| 82. | Graduation thesis | TPHF531 | 9 | TPH233, TPH234, TPH235 |