PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Some information about the training program

Program name:

+ Vietnamese: Science and Technology Management

+ English: Science and Technology Management

Name of the training program:

+ Vietnamese: Science and Technology Management

+ English: Science and Technology Management

Training program code: 9340412

Language of instruction: Vietnamese

Standard training duration: 3 years for those with a master's degree, 4 years for those with a bachelor's degree.

Name of the diploma:

+ Vietnamese: Doctor of Science and Technology Management

+ English: Doctor of Philosophy in Science and Technology Management

2. Objectives of the training program

2.1. General Objectives

The doctoral program in Science and Technology Management aims to develop independent research capabilities based on a systematic, interdisciplinary, and specialized theoretical foundation in science and technology management, innovation, and digital transformation. Its goal is to create new knowledge and contribute to solving complex practical problems at the organizational, local, national, and international levels in the field of science and technology. Graduates will be high-quality scientific personnel with expert skills, capable of leading academic activities, solving practical problems, shaping policies and strategies for the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, as well as shaping national development policies and strategies.

2.2. Specific Objectives

- Specific Objective 1 (O1): The training program helps learners systematize their interdisciplinary knowledge base, combining it with in-depth and up-to-date theoretical knowledge of science and technology management to effectively apply it to theoretical research activities, policy planning, and solving complex practical problems related to innovation and digital transformation.

- Specific Objective 2 (O2): The training program helps learners master research methods, tools, and techniques used to conduct independent scientific research projects, meeting international standards to discover and create new knowledge, contributing to solving theoretical and practical problems.

- Specific Objective 3 (O3): The training program helps learners develop the qualities of a professional such as academic autonomy, professional ethics and a high sense of social responsibility, collaborative research skills, the ability to lead and guide academic research, and the ability to develop new research to participate in solving practical problems.

3. Admission Information

3.1 Admission methods

Admission is based on the evaluation of professional profiles in accordance with the regulations of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi).

3.2 Admission Requirements

3.2.1 Requirements regarding diplomas, fields of study, and graduation classification

- Must have graduated with a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of Excellent or higher in a relevant field, or have graduated with an equivalent qualification at level 7 according to the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework in certain specialized fields relevant to the doctoral program. In cases where the candidate needs to complete supplementary courses, these must be completed before a decision is made to recognize them as a doctoral candidate.

- Diplomas issued by foreign educational institutions must undergo recognition procedures in accordance with the current regulations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

3.2.2 Requirements for research competence and experience

- Meet the entry requirements according to the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and of the doctoral training program for which you are applying.

- Candidates must demonstrate research experience through a master's thesis from a research-oriented training program. Specifically, candidates with an applied master's degree or a master's degree in a relevant field must complete supplementary courses, and candidates applying from a bachelor's program must be the author or co-author of at least one scientific publication. Scientific publications can be articles in specialized scientific journals or scientific reports published in the proceedings of national or international peer-reviewed scientific conferences or seminars, with an ISBN (Individual Business Number), and recognized by the professorship/associate professorship council of the field/interdisciplinary area.

- The research proposal should clearly state the proposed topic, research field; reasons for choosing the research field and topic; a brief overview of the research situation in that field domestically and internationally; research objectives; some key research contents; research methods and expected results; reasons for choosing the training institution; implementation plan during the training period; the candidate's experience, knowledge, understanding, and preparation for undertaking the doctoral dissertation. The proposal may also suggest a research staff member to be the supervisor.

- A letter of recommendation from at least one scientist holding the title of professor, associate professor, or a doctorate in science or a PhD, who has collaborated professionally with the applicant and is knowledgeable in the field the applicant intends to research. The letter of recommendation must include comments and assessments of the applicant regarding:

+ Moral character, abilities and scientific research attitude, and professional qualifications of the applicant;

+ For scientists who meet the criteria for supervising doctoral students and agree to act as thesis supervisors, additional comments on the urgency and feasibility of the research topic and content should be included; and the ability to mobilize doctoral students for research topics and projects, as well as the available funding for the doctoral students' research activities (if any), should be clearly stated.

+ Other comments and levels of support and recommendations for the candidate to pursue doctoral studies.

3.2.3 Foreign Language Requirements

- Applicants who are Vietnamese citizens must meet the foreign language proficiency requirements (in one of the following languages: English, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean) that align with the foreign language output standards of the training program, as evidenced by one of the following diplomas or certificates:

+ A university degree or higher awarded by a foreign educational institution, a branch of a foreign educational institution in Vietnam, or a Vietnamese educational institution to a full-time student in a foreign language;

+ A university degree in a foreign language or foreign language pedagogy awarded by a Vietnamese educational institution;

+ Possess one of the foreign language certificates prescribed by VNU equivalent to level 4/6 (according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used for Vietnam) within 2 years from the date of the foreign language exam to the date of application, issued by institutions accepted by VNU;

- Applicants who are foreign citizens and register for doctoral programs taught in Vietnamese must have a Vietnamese language certificate of at least level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners, or have graduated from a university (or equivalent level or higher) where the training program is taught in Vietnamese, and must meet the foreign language requirements, except in the case of native speakers of the language used in the doctoral program.

3.2.4 Other requirements

- Clean personal record, not currently serving a criminal sentence or subject to disciplinary action at the level of a warning or higher.

- I am healthy enough to study.

- Commitment to fulfilling financial obligations during the training process as stipulated by the training institution.

3.3 List of suitable industries

- This field is in the same group as Science and Technology Management.

- The field of study is defined in the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training;

- For cases where there are no established training program standards for the corresponding field or group of disciplines, the specialized unit must have a scientific and practical basis, determined by the Scientific and Training Council of the specialized unit and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, to identify the discipline with the closest professional foundation to the training program and determine the corresponding supplementary courses (if needed); report to VNU before enrollment and be responsible for this professional evaluation.

3.4 Projected enrollment size

- According to the quotas granted annually by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (expected to be 15-20 doctoral candidates/year).

- The admission plan follows the regulations and guidelines for postgraduate admissions of VNU, and the unit's admission plan approved by VNU (if any).

PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Requirements regarding thesis quality

- The dissertation is an independent, systematic, and in-depth scientific research work with high theoretical and practical value, making new contributions to science and practice, and is relevant to the field of Science and Technology Management.

- The research results in the dissertation must be the author's own research, primarily obtained during their studies, and must not have been published in any other research works by others, ensuring academic integrity and compliance with current intellectual property laws. If using the results or materials of others, clear citations must be provided. If the dissertation is a scientific work or part of a scientific work of a group in which the author made a major contribution, documents showing the consensus of the group members allowing the author to use the collective results to write the dissertation must be submitted.

- The dissertation must be written in Vietnamese, using Unicode characters, Times New Roman font, size 13, and no more than 300 A4 pages in length, excluding appendices. It must include a declaration by the doctoral candidate regarding the content of the dissertation, with at least 50% of the pages dedicated to the candidate's own research results and arguments. The dissertation abstract must accurately reflect the structure, layout, and content of the dissertation and must include the full text of the dissertation's conclusions. The dissertation information sheet, approximately 3 to 5 pages (300 to 500 words) in both Vietnamese and English, should summarize the basic content, new content, research results, and the most important contributions of the dissertation.

2. Research competency requirements

- The research results of the dissertation must be published in a specialized scientific journal as the main author (first name/corresponding author), with a total score of 2.0 points or more, calculated according to the maximum score stipulated by the State Council of Professors for each type of work (no point division when there are co-authors). International publications must be written in a foreign language; articles published in domestic specialized scientific journals included in the list stipulated by the State Council of Professors must have a minimum evaluation score of 0.75 points and must meet one of the following criteria:

+ Have at least one article published in a scientific journal listed in the Web of Science or Scopus database (hereinafter referred to as WoS/Scopus database);

+ Possess at least one granted patent/utility model and at least one international article/report in one of the following publications: (i) a reference book chapter published by a reputable international publisher, or (ii) a monograph published by a reputable international publisher, or (iii) a report in the proceedings of a peer-reviewed international conference with an ISBN, or (iv) an article published in a peer-reviewed, reputable foreign scientific journal with an ISSN;

+ Two international articles/reports in one of the following publications: (i) reference book chapters published by reputable international publishers, or (ii) monographs published by reputable international publishers, or (iii) reports in peer-reviewed international conference proceedings with ISBN, or (iv) articles published in peer-reviewed foreign professional scientific journals with ISSN.

3. Knowledge Output Standards

3.1. Supplementary course knowledge (for doctoral candidates without a master's degree)

PLO 1: Systematizing interdisciplinary knowledge in social sciences and humanities for learners; developing independent research capabilities, the ability to apply knowledge, and innovative skills to adapt and meet professional demands, develop, continuously improve skills, and engage in lifelong learning after graduation.

PLO 2: Systematizing knowledge in science and technology management for learners; skills, methods, and research capabilities in modern science and technology management to develop independent research capacity, innovation, analysis, and problem-solving skills in science and technology management, enabling them to adapt to and meet professional demands, develop, continuously improve their skills, and engage in lifelong learning after graduation.

3.2. Knowledge of doctoral course modules, doctoral dissertations, and review essays

PLO 3: Synthesize key issues in science, technology, and innovation management; analytical and evaluation methods to explain the operating mechanisms of the science, technology, and innovation system and activities; and propose new solutions and policy recommendations in the context of international integration, digital transformation, and sustainable development.

4. Skill Output Standards

PLO 4: Skillfully combine in-depth theoretical systems, methodologies, and modern research tools to design and implement independent studies to address complex, multifaceted problems in the practice of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation management.

PLO 5: Effective management of scientific research activities requires adaptability, self-direction, and the ability to guide others in a complex and changing context.

PLO 6: Disseminate research results on domestic and international forums, ensuring scientific standards and persuasiveness at both the theoretical and practical application levels.

5. Output standards regarding the level of autonomy and responsibility

PLO 7: Demonstrates the qualities of a science and technology management expert with autonomy, responsibility, and academic integrity when presenting new ideas and knowledge in professional activities and in applying knowledge in science and technology management, innovation, and digital transformation.

PLO 8: Develop independent research capabilities, continuously improve research skills, and create new ideas to contribute to solving science and technology management problems in the context of globalization, digital transformation, and sustainable development goals.

6. Job positions that students can take on after graduation.

After graduation, PhDs in Science and Technology Management will work in the following agencies and organizations:

- Management and leadership roles in science and technology organizations (R&D organizations), education and training organizations, and other organizations involved in science and technology activities;

- Providing advice and consultation to agencies responsible for formulating the Party and State's guidelines and policies on science and technology activities;

- Develop strategies and programs for science and technology development from the local to the central level;

- Appraisal, evaluation, and review of topics, proposals, projects, and programs at science and technology organizations; science and technology management at various organizational levels;

- Research conducted in agencies, science and technology organizations, and socio-economic organizations; Research and teaching on science and technology management at educational and training institutions, and science and technology organizations that require the enhancement of knowledge, skills, and expertise in science and technology management at all levels;

- Providing consultancy services to agencies, units, and organizations operating in the field of science and technology; advising on handling professional activities in science and technology management at economic, political, and social organizations;

- Reporters, editors, journalists commenting on and interpreting science and technology events at central and local newspapers and broadcasting stations; other related job positions.

7. Opportunities for further learning and professional development after graduation.

- Participate in research topics and projects of domestic and foreign agencies and organizations to apply the specialized knowledge acquired during the learning process;

- Conduct advanced and in-depth research on specialized issues at the regional and international levels;

- Connect with international research and teaching networks to exchange knowledge and address issues related to Science and Technology Management.

- Implement and apply research results in practical research activities.

- Participate in research and teaching in Postdoctoral programs...

PART III: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Teaching methods:

Teaching methods include forms such as lectures, discussions, presentations, etc., which are organized simultaneously throughout the teaching and learning process.

2. Evaluation method:

Assessment methods include: Regular assessments (10%), with forms such as attendance checks, attendance evaluations, participation in class discussions, group presentations, tests, etc.; mid-term assessments (30%), (with forms such as in-class written exams or essays); and end-of-course assessments (60%), with forms such as in-class written exams, essays, or oral examinations.

PART IV: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Summary of training program requirements

1.1 For PhD candidates with a master's degree

Total number of credits to be accumulated: 100 credits, including:

1.2 For PhD candidates who do not yet have a master's degree

Total number of credits to be accumulated: 134 credits, including:

2. Training program framework

2.1 For PhD candidates with a master's degree

2.2 For PhD candidates who do not yet have a master's degree

Note: One credit is equivalent to 50 hours of student-standard learning, including time spent observing lectures, guided learning, self-study, research, experiences, and participating in tests and assessments; for classroom teaching activities, one credit requires a minimum of 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical work, experiments, and discussions, with one classroom hour counted as 50 minutes.

(1): Theory

(2): Practice, Experiment, Discussion

(3): Internship, Research, Self-study with assessment