Bachelor in Economics – Cohort 64 & 65 – Department of Undergraduate Studies https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:48:53 +0000 vi hourly 1 Bachelor in Economics, majoring in International Business Economics (Advanced Program, taught in English) (for cohorts from K64 onward) https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/bachelor-in-economics-majoring-in-international-business-economics-advanced-program-taught-in-english-for-cohorts-from-k64-onward/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:16:11 +0000 https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/?p=15550 (Attached to Decision No. 3209/QĐ-ĐHNT dated August 15, 2025 of the President of the Foreign Trade University)

  1. Training objectives

General objectives

The program aims to develop high-quality human resources with strong political and ethical qualities, comprehensive professional knowledge, effective English proficiency, and fundamental practical skills. Graduates are expected to demonstrate independence, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities, and to undertake roles as specialists, managers, or entrepreneurs in the fields of economics and business, particularly in international economics and business. They are well prepared to work in internationally oriented enterprises, international organizations, public sector agencies, and research institutions.

Specific Objectives (Pos)

Upon graduation, students will:

PO1: Establish themselves as competent professionals or managers in positions related to economics and business, particularly in international economics and business;

PO2: Possess a solid foundation in economics and business, together with specialized knowledge in various areas of international economics and business, including in-depth expertise in one or more fields;

PO3: Possess good health, strong political and professional ethical qualities,  resilience in overcoming challenges, an innovative mindset, self-directed capability, and a sense of responsibility towards oneself,  the collective, and the community;

PO4: Work effectively in a digital environment and use English proficiently in professional activities;

PO5: Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate complex problems in economics and business; connect ideas and develop business models in international contexts; Demonstrate the capacity for lifelong learning and pursue advanced studies at the master’s or doctoral level in economics and business.

 

  1. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Knowledge

PLO1: Apply foundational knowledge of natural sciences, political science, social sciences and humanities, and law for learning and working (B3);

PLO2: Apply economic and business theories and data analysis tools to analyze real-world contexts at the national or organizational level (B3);

PLO3: Analyze specialized economic and business issues of a nation, organization, or enterprise operatingin  or linked to the international environment (B4);

 

Skills

PLO4: Perform proficiently communication, information delivery, and teamwork skills in academic and professional environments;

PLO5: Coordinate effectively academic and professional activities by leading, playing a key role, or proactively collaborating in a team; integrate personal attributes with professional requirements to develop appropriate career pathways;

PLO6: Articulate creative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset; effectively coordinate professional skills and academic tools to analyze international economic and business issues, to implement appropriate solutions in study and industry practice;

PLO7: Perform proficiently in English at Level 5/6 of the Vietnam’s Foreign Language Proficiency Framework, including discipline-specific language use;

PLO8: Articulate advanced information technology skills (in accordance with Circular 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 14, 2014 of the Ministry of Information and Communications); Digital competency at level 5/8 across key domains (data and information literacy; communication and collaboration in the digital environment; digital content creation; safety) and level 4/8 in the domain of artificial intelligence application, in accordance with the Digital Competency Framework issued under Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2025 of the Ministry of Education and Training;

 

Autonomy and Responsibility

PLO9: Integrate a personal value system that emphasizes lifelong learning, professional ethics, adaptability, and resilience; as demonstrated through consistent, self-directed behaviors in overcoming challenges, enhancing professional competence, and adjusting learning and working approaches in changing real-world contexts.

 

  1. Curriculum framework
No. Tên học phần tiếng Việt (tiếng Anh) Course code Number of credits Pre-requisite(s) Note
1. Generic knowledge 41
1.1. Political theory (courses as prescribed by the MOET) 11
1.1.1. Compulsory 11
1.1.1.1. Marxist – Leninist Philosophy TRI114H 3
1.1.1.2. Marxist- Leninist Political Economy TRI115H 2
1.1.1.3. Scientific socialism TRI116H 2 TRI114H
TRI115H
1.1.1.4. Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology TRI104H 2 TRI114H
TRI115H
1.1.1.5. History of the Communist Party of Vietnam TRI117H 2 TRI114H
TRI115H
1.2. Social sciences and humanities – art, mathematics and informatics 24
1.2.1. Compulsory 21
1.2.1.1. Advanced Mathematics TOA107E 3
1.2.1.2. Digital Technology and AI Applications TIN210E 3
1.2.1.3. Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics TOA201E 3 TOA107E
1.2.1.4. Legal and Ethical Issues in Business PLU201E 3
1.2.1.5. Research Methodology in Economics and Business KTE206E 3 e-CAR I
1.2.1.6. Career Development Skills KDO441E 3 e-PLANE I
1.2.1.7. World History LSU101E 3
1.2.2. Elective: Choose 1 course 3
1.2.2.1. Introduction to Business KDO203E 3
1.2.2.2. Data Management System TIN313E 3
1.2.2.3. World Economic Geography TMA201E 3
1.2.2.4. General Psychology TLH101E 3
1.2.2.5. Moral and Social problems DXH201E 3
1.2.2.6. Culture and Coding: Python NGO102E 3
1.3. Foreign language 6
1.3.1. First language (Compulsory) 6
1.3.1.1. Academic Reading and Writing 3
1.3.1.2. Listening and Public Speaking 3
1.3.2. Second language (Elective)

Không tính vào tín chỉ và GPA ở FTU
1.4. Physical education
Physical education
National defense education
National defense education
2. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE 75
2.1. Intermediate knowledge 24
2.1.1. Compulsory 21
2.1.1.1. Principles of Microeconomics KTE202E 3
2.1.1.2. Principles of Macroeconomics KTE204E 3
2.1.1.3. Fundamentals of Accounting KET201E 3
2.1.1.4. Econometrics KTE309E 3 KTE206E e-CAR II
2.1.1.5. Principles of Finance TCH302E 3 KTE204E
2.1.1.6. Design Thinking and Innovation DTI100E 3 KDO441E e-PLANE II
2.1.1.7. Fundamentals of Management * QTR303E 3
2.1.2. Elective: Choose 1 3
2.1.2.1. Introduction to Management Science KDO202E 3
2.1.2.2. Policy Analysis KTE212E 3
2.1.2.3. Optimization methods in Economics and Business DAS301E 3
2.1.2.4. International Relations TRI202E 3
2.1.2.5. Psychology in Business TLH104E 3
2.1.2.6. Culture in Business KTE325E 3
2.1.2.7. AI in the Era of Digital Transformation AID300E 3 Môn chuyển điểm
2.1.2.8. Human Resource Management QTR403E 3
2.2. Major knowledge 24
2.2.1. Compulsory 15
2.2.1.1. Intermediate Macroeconomics KTE402E 3 KTE204E
2.2.1.2. Intermediate Microeconomics KTE401E 3 KTE202E
2.2.1.3. Fundamentals of Marketing MKT301E 3
2.2.1.4. International Business KDO307E 3
2.2.1.5. Recent Economic Thought and Institutions KTE211E 3
2.2.2. Electives  9
  Elective 1: choose 2 of the following courses 6
2.2.2.1 Investment Economics KTE311E 3
2.2.2.2 Development Economics KTE406E 3 KTE204E
2.2.2.3 Environmental Economics KTE404E 3 KTE202E
2.2.2.4 Maritime Economics TMA203E 3 KTE202E
2.2.2.5 Urban Economics and City logistics TMA204E 3 KTE202E
KTE204E
2.2.2.6 Transport Economics TMA205E 3
2.2.2.7 Productivity and Quality Management KTE219E 3
2.2.2.8 Competition Law PLU424E 3
2.2.2.9 International Economic Relations KTE306E 3
2.2.2.10 Intellectual Property TMA408E 3
2.2.2.11 E-Commerce TMA306E 3
2.2.2.12 Managerial Accounting KET310E 3
2.2.2.13 Money and Banking TCH303E 3 KTE204E
2.2.2.14 Corporate Finance TCH321E 3 TCH302E
2.2.2.15 Financial Markets and Institutions TCH401E 3 TCH302E
2.2.2.16 Financial Economics TCH341E 3 KTE204E
Elective 2: choose 1 of the following courses 3
2.2.2.17 Introduction to Business Analytics VJP205E 3 KTE202E

KTE309E

 e-CAR III
2.2.2.18 Impact Evaluation KTE213E 3
KTE202E

KTE309E

 e-CAR III
2.2.2.19 Programming For Data Analysis and Scientific Computing TIN314E 3 KTE309E e-CAR III
2.2.2.20 Survey Design and Data Analysis KTE209E 3 KTE309E e-CAR III
2.3. Specialized knowledge 27
2.3.1 Compulsory 15
2.3.1.1 International Trade Policy TMA301E 3
2.3.1.2 International Business Transactions TMA302E 3
2.3.1.3 International Investment DTU310E 3
2.3.1.4 Logistics and International Freight Forwarding TMA336E 3 TMA302E
2.3.1.5 International Marketing MKT401E 3 MKT301E
2.3.2. Electives 12
Elective 1: choose 1 of the following courses 3
2.3.2.1  Time Series Models for Economics and Business TOA206E 3 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.2 Trade Policy Analysis TMA328E 3 KTE202E
KTE204E		 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.3 Marketing Analytics NTS326E 30 15 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.4 Technology of Business Analytics DBA304E 30 15 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.5 Supply Chain Analytics LCM300E 3 e-CAR IV
Elective 2: choose 3 of the following courses 9
Economic Management Concentration
2.3.2.6 Digital Governance KTE315E 3
2.3.2.7 Economics of Platforms KTE335E 3
2.3.2.8 Global Governance KTE305E 3
2.3.2.9 Public Choice KTE334E 3
2.3.2.10 Global Climate Governance KTE317E 3 KTE202E, KTE204E
2.3.2.11 State Management on Maritime Resource KTE333E 3
2.3.2.12 Public Finance TCH431E 3 TCH302E
Investment Economics Concentration
2.3.2.13 Investment Project Design DTU300E 3
2.3.2.14 Economic Analysis of Public Investment Project DTU309E 3
2.3.2.15 International Investment Project Management TMA315E 3
2.3.2.16 Securities Analysis and Investment DTU401E 3 TCH302E
International Trade Concentration
2.3.2.17 Digital Trade TMA333E 3
2.3.2.18 Trade in Services TMA412E 3
2.3.2.19 International Taxation TMA330E 3
2.3.2.20 Non-Tariff Measures TMA329E 3
2.3.2.21 Trade Facilitation TMA410E 3 KTE312E
2.3.2.22 International Trade Law PLU422E 3
2.3.2.23 International Finance TCH414E 3 TCH302E
International Business Concentration
2.3.2.24 Digital Business DBZ306E 3 KDO307E
2.3.2.25 International business operations KDO408E 3 KDO307E
2.3.2.26 Customs Affairs TMA310E 3 TMA302E
TMA336E
2.3.2.27 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility KDO305E 3
2.3.2.28 Negotiation and Conflict Management KDO302E 3
2.3.2.29 Insurance in Business TMA402E 3 TMA336E
2.3.2.30 Risk Management in International Business KDO402E 3
2.3.2.31 Global Value Chain KDO304E 3
2.3.2.32 International Payment TCH412E 3 TMA302E
2.3.2.33 International Accounting KET410E 3 KET201E
2.3.2.34 International Business Law PLU410E 3
Logistics and supply chain management concentration
2.3.2.35 Digital Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain LCM301E 3
2.3.2.36 Supply Chain Management TMA313E 3
2.3.2.37 Operation and production management in supply chain KTE337E 3
2.3.2.38 Global Purchasing Management GPM301E 3
2.3.2.39 International Transport Management ITM301E 3
2.3.2.40 Contract in Supply Chain Management KTE338E 3 TMA313E
2.3.2.41 Warehouse and Distribution Management WDM301E 3 TMA313E
Marketing concentration
2.3.2.42 Digital Marketing MKT206E 3 MKT301E
2.3.2.43 Marketing Research MKT305E 3 MKT301E
2.3.2.44 International Business Communication MKT408E 3 MKT301E
2.3.2.45 Business Customer Relationship MKT402E 3 MKT401E
2.3.2.46 Distribution Channel and Sales Force Management MKT306E 3 MKT301E
2.3.2.47 Brand in International Business MKT407E 3
2.3.2.48 Digital Media Economics KTE220E 3 KTE202E
Other courses
2.3.2.49 Social Innovation TMA202E 3
2.3.2.50 Business Innovation TMA327E 3
2.3.2.51 Global Supply Chain Management Strategy SCS401E 3 TMA313E
2.3.2.52 Financial Risk Management TCH409E 3 TCH302E
2.3.2.53 International Economics II KTE316E 3 KTE216E
3. Project-based course (Internship, Practicum) 6
3.1. Mid – course Internship KTE501E 3 At least 45 completed credits e-PLANE III
  Economics, Business Project in Practice (chosse 1 course)
3.1.1 Business Project in Practice KTE507E 3 e-PLANE II e-PLANE IV
3.1.2 Economic Research Project in Practice KTE508E 3 e-PLANE II e-PLANE IV
4. Graduation Thesis (Choose 1 option) 9
4.1. Option 1: Graduation Thesis KTE528E 9 KTE501E, At least 116 completed credits e-PLANE V
4.2. Option 2 (Applicable to transfer students to CSU only) 9
4.2.1 Senior Seminar KTE501E 3
4.2.2. 6 elective credits in Major/Specialized knowledge or as specified in the appendix agreed upon between the two universities 6
TOTAL ACCLUMULATED CREDIT 131

Note: 

  • For courses accumulated at partner institutions, if the content aligns with one of the knowledge blocks of the training program, they are recognized as having accumulated credits for the elective courses within that knowledge block. 
  • Substitutable courses can be accumulated in place of each other but cannot be accumulated simultaneously in the program.
No. Course name Course code Substitute course Course code
1 Modern Economic Thoughts and Institutions KTE211E History of Economic Theories KTE301E
History of Economic Thoughts and Institutions ECON372
Modern Economic Theories ECON474
Marxist Economic Thoughts ECON376
Economic History of the United States ECON379
International Political Economy ECON332
2 Development Economics KTE406E Regional Economics ECON463 (code CSU)

/KTE204E (code FTU)
3 International Business KDO307E Entrepreneurship BUS405A
4 Environmental Economics KTE404E Natural Resource Economics ECON340
5 International Trade Policy TMA301E International Economics I KTE216E
6 Fundamentals of Management QTR303E Fundamentals of Management Science KDO202E
7 Business Economics KTE312E Fundamentals of Management Science KTE401E
8 Principles of Economic Management DTU301E Advanced Macroeconomics KTE402E

 

  • Students may choose a second foreign language offered in the curriculum (one of English, Chinese, Japanese, French, or Spanish). Upon completing the second foreign language modules, students are expected to achieve Level 3/6 of the Vietnamese 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework in accordance with Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT. The results of the second foreign language are not included in the cumulative GPA and are not a requirement for meeting the program’s learning outcomes. However, the results will be recorded in the student’s academic transcript as a certificate of completion.
]]> Bachelor in Economics, majoring in International Business Economics (for cohorts from K64 onward) https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/bachelor-in-economics-majoring-in-international-business-economics-for-cohorts-from-k64-onward/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:45:29 +0000 https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/?p=15548 (Attached to Decision No. 3207/QD-DHNT dated 15/08/2025 of the President of the Foreign Trade University)

  1. Training objectives

General objectives

The program aims to develop high-quality human resources capable of taking on roles as specialists and managers in the fields of economics and business, with a particular focus on international economics and business. Graduates are well-prepared to work at internationally operating enterprises, international organizations, government agencies, and research institutions.

Specific Objectives

Upon graduation, students will:

PO1: Establish themselves as competent professionals or managers in positions related to economics and business, particularly in international economics and business;

PO2: Possess a solid foundation in economics and business, together with specialized knowledge in various areas of international economics and business, including in-depth expertise in one or more fields;

PO3: Possess good health, strong political and professional ethical qualities,  resilience in overcoming challenges, an innovative mindset, self-directed capability, and a sense of responsibility towards oneself,  the collective, and the community;

PO4: Work effectively in a digital environment and use English proficiently in professional activities;

PO5: Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate complex problems in economics and business; connect ideas and develop business models in international contexts; Demonstrate the capacity for lifelong learning and pursue advanced studies at the master’s or doctoral level in economics and business.

  1. Program Learning Outcomes

About knowledge

PLO1: Apply foundational knowledge of natural sciences, political science, social sciences and humanities, and law for studying and working;

PLO2: Apply foundational economic and business theories and data analysis tools to analyze the operations of enterprises;

PLO3: Analyze international business activities from strategic planning to practical implementation of enterprises in the world market;

About skills

PLO4: Develop basic professional skills such as communication and information transmission skills; teamwork skills;

PLO5: Develop leadership skills, playing a core role or proactively coordinating to ensure the progress and quality of common work; self-directed and building career pathways; 

PLO6: Develop innovation skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to solve professional and practical problems in economic and business activities;

PLO7: Perform proficiently in English at Level 5/6 of the Vietnam’s Foreign Language Proficiency Framework, including discipline-specific language use;

PLO8: Proficiently use advanced information technology (issued under Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 14, 2014 by the Ministry of Information and Communications). Digital competence reaches Level 5/8 across competence domains (data and information exploitation; communication and collaboration in digital environments; digital content creation; safety) and Level 4/8 for the AI application domain according to the Digital Competence Framework under Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2025 by the Ministry of Education and Training;

About Autonomy and Responsibility

PLO9: Establish a spirit of proactively accumulating knowledge to develop professional capacity, a sense of responsibility, and professional ethics; establish the resilience to overcome difficulties and challenges; capacity to adapt to changing contexts.

  1. Curriculum framework
No. Course name Course Code Credits Prerequisite courses Note
1 Generic knowledge 38
1.1 Political Theories (Courses as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training) 11
1.1.1 Compulsory 11
1.1.1.1 Marxist – Leninist Philosophy TRI114 3
1.1.1.2 Marxist- Leninist Political Economy TRI115 2
1.1.1.3 Scientific Socialism TRI116 2 TRI114, TRI115
1.1.1.4 Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology TRI104 2 TRI114,

TRI115
1.1.1.5 (History of the Communist Party of Vietnam TRI117 2 TRI114,

TRI115
1.2 Social Science, Humanities – Arts, Mathematics – Informatics 21
1.2.1 Compulsory 18
1.2.1.1 Advanced Mathematics TOA105 3
1.2.1.2 Digital Technology and AI Applications TIN210 3
1.2.1.3 Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics TOA201 3 TOA105
1.2.1.4 Introduction to Law PLU111 3
1.2.1.5 Research Methodology for Economics and Business KTE206 3 e-CAR I
1.2.1.6 Career Development Skills KDO441 3 e-PLANE I
1.2.2 Tự Electives (choose 1 of the following courses) 3
1.2.2.1 Introduction to Business KDO203 3
1.2.2.2 Data Management System TIN313 3
1.2.2.3 World Economic Geography TMA201 3
1.2.2.4 Psychology TLH102 3
1.2.2.5 Moral and Social Problems DXH201 3
1.2.2.6 Culture and Coding: Python NGO102 3
1.3 Language 6
Prerequisite course (not included in the cumulative GPA)
English (Condition 1) / Other equivalent foreign language Academic & Business English 1 or other foreign language – Japanese/Chinese/French EAB111/

Other language codes
English (Condition 2) / Other equivalent foreign language (Academic & Business English 2 or other foreign language-Japanese/Chinese/French EAB121/

Other language codes 
Complulsory
1.3.1.1 Academic & Business English 3 or other foreign language-Japanese/Chinese/French EAB231/

Other language codes 

 3 EAB121/

Other language codes 
1.3.1.2 Academic & Business English 4 or other foreign language-Japanese/Chinese/French EAB241/

Other language codes 

 3 EAB231/

Other language codes 
1.4 Physical education
Physical education
1.5 National defense education
National defense education
2 Professional knowledge 78
2.1 Foundational knowledge 30
2.1.1 Compulsory 18
2.1.1.1 Microeconomics KTE201 3 TOA105
2.1.1.2 Macroeconomics KTE203 3
2.1.1.3 Principles of Accounting KET201 3
2.1.1.4 Econometrics KTE309 3 KTE206 e-CAR II
2.1.1.5 Principles of Finance TCH302 3 KTE201
2.1.1.6 Design Thinking and Innovation DTI100 3 KDO441 e-PLANE II
2.1.2 Languages (Compulsory) 9
2.1.2.1 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) or other foreign language -Japanese/Chinese/French ESP111/

Other language codes

 3  
2.1.2.2 English for Specific Purpose 2 (Business Communication) or other foreign language-Japanese/Chinese/French ESP121/

Other language codes

 3 ESP111/

Other language codes 
2.1.2.3 English for Specific Purpose 3 (Business Communication) or other foreign language-Japanese/Chinese/French ESP231/

Other language codes

 3 ESP121/

Other language codes 
2.1.3 Electives (choose 1 course) 3
2.1.3.1 Introduction to Management Science KDO202 3 KTE201
2.1.3.2 Policy Analysis KTE212 3
2.1.3.3 Optimization methods in Economics and Business DAS301 3
2.1.3.4 International Relations TMA317 3
2.1.3.5 Psychology Business TLH104 3
2.1.3.6 Culture in Business KTE325 3
2.1.3.7 AI in the Era of Digital Transformation AID300 3 Transferred course
2.2 Major knowledge 21
2.2.1 Compulsory 12
2.2.1.1 Principles of Economic Management DTU301 3 KTE201, KTE203
2.2.1.2 Business Economics KTE312 3 KTE201
2.2.1.3 Principles of Marketing MKT301 3
2.2.1.4 International Business KDO307 3
2.2.2 Electives 9
Elective 1: Choose 2 of the following courses 6
2.2.2.1 Recent Economic Thought and Institutions KTE211 3
2.2.2.2 Investment Economics KTE311 3
2.2.2.3 Development Economics KTE406 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.2.2.4 Environmental Economics KTE404 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.2.2.5 Maritime Economics TMA203 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.2.2.6 Urban Economics and City Logistics TMA204 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.2.2.7 Transport Economics TMA205 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.2.2.8 Productivity and Quality Management KTE219 3
2.2.2.9 Competition Law PLU424 3 PLU111
2.2.2.10 International Economic Relations KTE306 3
2.2.2.11 Intellectual Property TMA408 3
2.2.2.12 E-Commerce TMA306 3 TIN206
2.2.2.13 Managerial Accounting KET310 3 KET201
2.2.2.14 Money and Banking TCH303 3 KTE203
2.2.2.15 Corporate Finance TCH321 3 KTE201
2.2.2.16 Financial Markets and Institutions TCH401 3 TCH302
Elective 2: choose 1 of the following courses  3
2.2.2.17 Introduction to Business Analytics VJP205 3 KTE201, KTE309 e-CAR III
2.2.2.18 Impact Evaluation KTE213 3 KTE201, KTE309 e-CAR III
2.2.2.19 Programming for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing TIN314 3 KTE309 e-CAR III
2.2.2.20 Survey Design and Data Analysis KTE209 3 KTE309 e-CAR III
2.3 Specialized knowledge 27
2.3.1 Compulsory 15
2.3.1.1 International Trade Policy TMA301 3 KTE203
2.3.1.2 International Business Transactions TMA302 3
2.3.1.3 International Investment DTU310 3
2.3.1.4 (Logistics and International Freight Forwarding TMA336 3 TMA302
2.3.1.5 International Marketing MKT401 3 MKT301
2.3.2 Electives: 12
Elective 1: Choose 1 course 3
2.3.2.1 Time Series Models for Economics and Business TOA206 3 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.2 Trade Policy Analysis TMA328 3 KTE201

KTE203

 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.3 Marketing Analytics NTS326 3 KTE201

KTE203

 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.4 Technology of Business Analytics DBA304I 3 KTE201

KTE203

 e-CAR IV
2.3.2.5 Supply Chain Analytics LCM300 3 KTE201 e-CAR IV
Elective 2: Choose 3 courses 9
Economic Management Orientation 
2.3.2.6 Digital Governance KTE315 3
2.3.2.7 Economics of Platforms KTE335 3
2.3.2.8 Global Governance KTE305 3
2.3.2.9 Public Choice KTE334 3
2.3.2.10 Global Climate Governance KTE317 3 KTE201

KTE203
2.3.2.11 State Management on Maritime Resource KTE333 3
2.3.2.12 Public Finance TCH431 3 TCH302
Investment Economics Orientation
2.3.2.13 (Investment Project Design DTU300 3
2.3.2.14 Economic Analysis of Public Investment Project DTU309 3
2.3.2.15 International Investment Project Management TMA315 3
2.3.2.16 Securities Analysis and Investment DTU401 3 TCH302
International Trade Orientation
2.3.2.17 Digital Trade TMA333 3
2.3.2.18 Trade in Services TMA412 3
2.3.2.19 International Taxation TMA330 3
2.3.2.20 Non-Tariff Measures in International Trade TMA329 3
2.3.2.21 Trade Facilitation TMA410 3 KTE312
2.3.2.22 International Trade Law PLU422 3 PLU111
2.3.2.23 International Finance TCH414 3 TCH302
International Business Orientation
2.3.2.24 Digital Business DBZ306 3 KDO307
2.3.2.25 International Business Operations KDO408 3
2.3.2.26 Customs Practices TMA310 3
2.3.2.27 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility KDO305 3
2.3.2.28 Negotiation and Conflict Management KDO302 3
2.3.2.29 Insurance in Business TMA402 3 TMA336
2.3.2.30 Risk Management in International Business KDO402 3 KDO307
2.3.2.31 Global Value Chain KDO304 3
2.3.2.32 International Payment TCH412 3 TMA302
2.3.2.33 International Accounting KET410 3 KET201
2.3.2.34 International Business Law PLU410 3 PLU111
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Orientation
2.3.2.35 Digital Transformation in Logistics and Supply Chain LCM301 3
2.3.2.36 Supply Chain Management TMA313 3
2.3.2.37 Operation and Production Management in Supply Chain KTE337 3
2.3.2.38 Global Purchasing Management GPM301 3
2.3.2.39 International Transport Management ITM301 3
2.3.2.40 Contract in Supply Chain Management KTE338 3
2.3.2.41 Warehouse and Distribution Management WDM301 3
Marketing Orientation
2.3.2.42 Digital Marketing MKT206 3 MKT301
2.3.2.43 (Marketing Research MKT305 3 MKT301
2.3.2.44 International Business Communication MKT408 3 MKT301
2.3.2.45 Business Customer Relationships MKT402 3 MKT401
2.3.2.46 Distribution Channel and Sales Force Management MKT306 3 MKT301
2.3.2.47 Brand in International Business MKT407 3
2.3.2.48 Digital Media Economics KTE220 3 KTE201
Other courses
2.3.2.49 Social Innovation TMA202 3 Transferred course
2.3.2.50 Business Innovation TMA327 3 Transferred course
3 Project-based courses (practicum, internship) 6
3.1 Mid-course Internship KTE501 3 Have accumulated 45 credits or more e-PLANE III
3.2 Economic and Business Project Practice (Choose 1 of 2 courses) 3
3.2.1 Business Project in Practice KTE507 3 DTI100 e-PLANE IV
3.2.2 Economic Research Project in Practice KTE508 3 DTI100 e-PLANE IV
4 Graduation Thesis 9
4.1 Graduation Thesis KTE528 9 Have accumulated 116 credits or more

KTE501

 e-PLANE V

** Students may choose to study a second foreign language offered in the program (one of 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 Proficiency Framework in accordance with Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT. The results of the second foreign language are not included in the cumulative GPA and are not a requirement for meeting the program’s learning outcomes. The results will be recorded in the student’s academic certification.

]]> Bachelor in Economics, majoring in International Business Economics (High-Quality Program, taught in English) (for cohorts from K64 onwards) https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/bachelor-in-economics-majoring-in-international-business-economics-high-quality-program-taught-in-english-for-cohorts-from-k64-onwards/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:39:39 +0000 https://eqldt.ftu.edu.vn/?p=15543 Attached to Decision No. 3208/QD-DHNT dated 15/08/2025 of the President of the Foreign Trade University

  1. Training objectives

General objectives

The program aims to develop high-quality human resources capable of taking on roles as specialists and managers in the fields of economics and business, with a particular focus on international economics and business. Graduates are well-prepared to work at internationally operating enterprises, international organizations, government agencies, and research institutions.

Specific Objectives

PO1: Establish themselves as competent professionals or managers in positions related to economics and business, particularly in international economics and business;

PO2: Possess a solid foundation in economics and business, together with specialized knowledge in various areas of international economics and business, including in-depth expertise in one or more fields;

PO3: Possess good health, strong political and professional ethical qualities,  resilience in overcoming challenges, an innovative mindset, self-directed capability, and a sense of responsibility towards oneself,  the collective, and the community;

PO4: Work effectively in a digital environment and use English proficiently in professional activities;

PO5: Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate complex problems in economics and business; connect ideas and develop business models in international contexts; Demonstrate the capacity for lifelong learning and pursue advanced studies at the master’s or doctoral level in economics and business.

  1. Program Learning Outcomes

About knowledge

PLO1: Apply foundational knowledge of natural sciences, political science, social sciences and humanities, and law for studying and working;

PLO2: Apply foundational economic and business theories and data analysis tools to analyze the operations of enterprises;

PLO3: Analyze international business activities from strategic planning to practical implementation of enterprises in the world market;

About skills

PLO4: Develop basic professional skills such as communication and information transmission skills; teamwork skills;

PLO5: Develop leadership skills, playing a core role or proactively coordinating to ensure the progress and quality of common work; self-directed and building career pathways; 

PLO6: Develop innovation skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to solve professional and practical problems in economic and business activities;

PLO7: Perform proficiently in English at Level 5/6 of the Vietnam’s Foreign Language Proficiency Framework, including discipline-specific language use;

PLO8: Proficiently use advanced information technology (issued under Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BTTTT dated March 14, 2014 by the Ministry of Information and Communications). Digital competence reaches Level 5/8 across competence domains (data and information exploitation; communication and collaboration in digital environments; digital content creation; safety) and Level 4/8 for the AI application domain according to the Digital Competence Framework under Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BGDĐT dated January 24, 2025 by the Ministry of Education and Training;

About Autonomy and Responsibility

PLO9: Establish a spirit of proactively accumulating knowledge to develop professional capacity, a sense of responsibility, and professional ethics; establish the resilience to overcome difficulties and challenges; capacity to adapt to changing contexts.

  1. Curriculum framework
No. Course name Code Credits Prerequisite courses
Generic knowledge 29
1.1 Political Theories 11
1 Marxist – Leninist Philosophy TRIH114 3 None
2 Marxist- Leninist Political Economy TRIH115 2 None
3 Scientific Socialism TRIH116 2 TRIH114, TRIH115
4 Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology TRIH104 2 TRIH114, TRIH115
5 History of the Communist Party of Vietnam TRIH117 2 TRIH114, TRIH115
1.2 Social Science, Humanities – Arts, Mathematics – Informatics 18
Compulsory 15
6 Mathematics, Probability and Statistics in Economics TOAE102 3 None
7 Introduction to  Law PLUE111 3 None
8 Digital Technology and AI application TINE210 3 None
9 Career Development Skills KDOE441 3 None
10 Research Methodology for Economics and Business KTEE206 3 None
Electives (choose 1 of the following courses) 3
11 Global economic geography TMAE201 3 None
12 International Relations TMAE317 3 None
13 Business Psychology TLHE104 3 None
1.3 Physical Education
Physical Education
1.4 National defense education
National defense education
2. Professional knowledge  90
2.1 Foundational knowledge 36
Compulsory 18
14 Microeconomics KTEE201 3 TOAE102
15 Macroeconomics KTEE203 3 TOAE102
16 Principles of Marketing) MKTE301 3 None
17 Principles of Accounting KETE201 3 None
18 Principles of Finance TCHE302 3 KTEE201
19 Design thinking and Innovation in Business DTIE100 3 None
Electives (choose 1 of the following courses) 3
20 Introduction to Business KDOE203 3 None
21 Fundamentals of Management QTRE303 3 None
22 International Business Environment KDOE308 3 None
23 International Economic Relations KTEE306 3 None
24 Econometrics KTEE309 3 None
Languages (Compulsory) 15
25 English for Specific Purpose 1 (Advanced Business English) ESP111 3 None
26 English for Specific Purpose 2 (Business Communication) ESP121 3 ESP111
27 English for Specific Purpose 3 (International Business and Economics) ESP231 3 ESP121
English for Specific Purpose 4 

(Choose 1 course)
28 English for Specific Purpose 4 (Business Correspondence) ESP341 3 ESP231
29 English for Specific Purpose 4 (Contract) ESP342 3 ESP231
30 English for Specific Purpose 5 (Public Speaking) ESP451 3 ESP231
2.2 Major knowledge 21
2.2.1 Compulsory 12
31 International Business KDOE307 3 None
32 Business Project Practice KTEE507 3 None
33 Risk Management in International Business KDOE402 3 KDOE307
34 Introduction to Business Analytics VJPE205 3 KTEE201
Electives (choose 3 of the following courses) 9
35 International Marketing MKTE401 3 MKTE301
36 Leadership skill QTRE203 3 QTRE303
37 Introduction to Management Science KDOE202 3 None
38 Data Management System TINE313 3 None
39 Programming for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing TINE314 3 None
40 Human Resource Management QTRE403 3 QTRE303
41 Business Analytics Design DBAE303 3 None
2.3. Specialized knowledge 27
2.3.1 Compulsory 15
42 International Trade Transactions TMAE302 3 None
43 International Business Law PLUE410 3 PLUE111
44 Supply Chain Management TMAE313 3 None
45 International Business Operations KDOE408 3 KDOE307
46 Foreign Investment DTUE310 3 None
2.3.2 Electives (choose 4 of the following courses) 12
Trade and Investment Concentration
47 Negotiation and conflict management KDOE302 3 None 
48 Trade in Services TMAE412 3
49 Trade Facilitation TMAE410 3
50 Culture in business KTEE325 3 None
51 Customs Affairs TMAE310 3 TMAE302
52 Technology Transfer TMAE406 3 None
53 International Investment Project Management TMAE315 3 None
54 International Taxation TMAE330 3 None
55 International Payment TCHE412 3 TMAE302
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration
56 Logistics and International Freight Forwarding TMAE336 3 TMAE302
57 Transport Economics TMAE205 3 KTEE201

KTEE203
58 Maritime Economics TMAE203 3 KTEE201

KTEE203
59 Economics and City logistics TMAE204 3 KTEE201

KTEE203
60 Insurance in Business TMAE402 3 TMAE305
61 Operation and production management in supply chain KTEE337 3
62 Global Purchasing Management GPME301 3 None
63 International Transport Management ITME301 3
64 Contract in supply chain management KTEE338 3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Concentration
65 Digital Business DBZE306 3 KDOE307
66 Entrepreneurship BUSE405 3 None
67 Branding in International Business MKTE407 3 None
68 E-Marketing MKTE406 3 MKTE301
69 Social Innovation TMAE202 3 None
70 Business Innovation TMAE327 3 None
71 Deep learning in business DBAE305 3 KDOE307
72 Intellectual Property TMAE408 3 None
73 Business Ethics and CSR KDOE305 3 KDOE307
74 International Business Communication MKTE408 3 MKTE301
2.4 Practicum 6
75 International Business Practice 1 KDOE410 3 None
76 International Business Practice 2 KDOE411 3 IBIZ 1
3 Internship 3 Have accumulated 45 credits or more
77 International Business Practice 3 KDOE503 3 IBIZ 2
4. Graduation Thesis 9 Have completed 116 credits or more (including KDOE503)
78 Graduation Thesis KDOE523 9

** Students may choose to study a second foreign language offered in the program (one of 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 Proficiency Framework in accordance with Circular No. 01/2014/TT-BGDĐT. The results of the second foreign language are not included in the cumulative GPA and are not a requirement for meeting the program’s learning outcomes.The results will be recorded in the student’s academic certification.

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