In addition to assigning tasks to the units, Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan also answered questions from reporters about these three training programs, including: the reasons why the University chose these three programs to implement high-quality tuition-based training, the advantages of the programs and benefits for students, their suitability to current trends and societal needs, and the employability and international integration of students after graduation...
Vice Rector Hoang Anh Tuan and representatives from the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, the Faculty of Management Science, and the Faculty of Information and Library Science at the ceremony announcing the decisions and assigning training tasks.
“In the 4.0 era, the production of supercomputers, automated robots, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications has become commonplace, but for technology to serve our lives most effectively, it still needs a foundation of human intellectual, ethical, and emotional capabilities… Therefore, social sciences and humanities always play a crucial and irreplaceable role in today's digital age,” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan introduced his presentation by sharing a message from the 2019 Global Higher Education Summit in Chicago.
Vice Rector Hoang Anh Tuan shared information about the implementation of enrollment and training for high-quality programs in Journalism, Management Science, and Information Management during the 2019 enrollment season.
In 2018, approximately 40,000 applications were submitted to the Social Sciences and Humanities programs at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, reflecting the high demand from students wishing to study these fields. Meanwhile, the annual enrollment quota for standard programs at the University is limited, only meeting the needs of a small number of students. Implementing the provisions of Circular 23/2014-TT of the Ministry of Education and Training, the University decided to open several high-quality, tuition-based programs to meet this demand.
In terms of training capacity, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leading institution in social sciences and humanities in Vietnam, with a 74-year tradition of training since the Faculty of Literature (1945). The University offers 25 undergraduate programs spanning many fields, from basic sciences such as Philosophy, Linguistics, Literature, History, Sino-Vietnamese Studies, Anthropology... to modern, highly applied sciences such as Journalism, Oriental Studies, Management Science, Office Administration, Sociology, Social Work, International Studies... The faculty is of high quality with 108 professors/associate professors, accounting for 27% of the teaching staff. 65% of the lecturers hold doctoral degrees. The University's graduates consistently have a high employment rate after graduation, reaching 90-93% within 6-12 months. The University maintains extensive relationships with numerous domestic and international businesses and employers.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong (Head of the Faculty of Management Science) provided information about the high-quality training program in Management Science.
Journalism, Management Science, and Information Management are all modern fields of study with high societal demand and promising job prospects in the labor market, aligning with the general development trends of professions in Vietnam and around the world. These high-quality training programs will be offered concurrently with the standard training programs. The Institute of Journalism and Communication, the Institute of Management Science, and the Faculty of Information and Library Science are all institutions with a long tradition of training and recognized training capabilities.
By enrolling in these programs, students will enjoy the following learning conditions and advantages:
Regarding learning conditions:Students in the high-quality program are given priority access to advanced facilities such as: small class sizes (25-30 students per class); a friendly and modern learning environment; classrooms that meet multimedia teaching requirements and are equipped with modern teaching equipment…
Regarding the organization of training:Students receive increased investment in foreign languages to enhance their ability to integrate internationally and participate in the regional labor market; they are taught/mentored by reputable lecturers from both within and outside the country; 20-30% of the coursework is taught in a foreign language by foreign lecturers; they receive regular academic counseling and support from a team of professional academic advisors; and they have opportunities for internships and practical experience both domestically and abroad…
Other notable benefits include:Students are encouraged to participate in scientific research and receive financial support according to the university's regulations; they are given opportunities to participate in student exchange programs and international exchanges; they are awarded scholarships equivalent to 10% of tuition fees, for students with outstanding academic achievements, scientific research, and extracurricular activities as stipulated by the university; and they are given priority in job placement at the university's partner organizations…
Sharing about the high-quality Management Science program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong (Head of the Faculty of Management Science) said: The program is structured with 50% theoretical and 50% practical modules. 50% of the lecturers are experts teaching theory, and 50% are practitioners. 50% of the courses are application-oriented, including modules that are very new in Vietnam such as startup management, entrepreneurial governance, applied game theory in management, innovation management, etc. Students defend their theses in English and undertake internships abroad. In particular, students will participate in a series of talk shows sharing practical stories about professional skills and management with experts from the National Assembly and leading managers and policy consultants in Vietnam.
Dr. Do Van Hung (Head of the Faculty of Information and Library Science) stated that the Faculty will make every effort to create a unique brand and identity for the high-quality Information Management training program.
Dr. Do Van Hung (Head of the Information and Library Science Faculty) stated: The high-quality Information Management program will focus on two areas: public sector information management and enterprise information management. The program will implement a business internship semester with 20 credits of practical training. Students will begin their internships from the end of their first year. 30% of the courses are taught in English, and graduates will achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 upon graduation. The university has signed agreements with major corporations such as Tan Hiep Phat, Viettel, Bao Ninh, and Vingroup to create internship and job opportunities for students. The program applies project-based learning and implements blended learning, combining in-class and online learning. Through this high-quality program, the Faculty aims to build a unique brand of training quality to attract the attention of businesses and employers.
Dr. Nguyen Son Minh (Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training)
Dr. Nguyen Son Minh (Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training) shared the strengths of the high-quality Journalism program: The program is built on the basis of approaching advanced training programs worldwide... The program focuses on key points: training the ability to work in various types of journalism, creating competitiveness for students; initially training communication management skills and handling media crises... Students are trained with a good foundation in social sciences and humanities, plus access to specialized knowledge and operational skills in many different types of journalism. After graduation, based on that knowledge, they can choose and focus on developing their careers in a specific type/field of journalism.
Furthermore, the Institute will focus on improving students' foreign language skills, with over 20% of courses taught in English, thereby expanding their adaptability and ability to work in regional and international journalism and media environments. In the future, the Institute will proceed with the recognition and transfer of credits for journalism training programs with universities in ASEAN.
Author:Thanh Ha
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