Student Handbook 21012

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENT HANBOOK 2012
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STUDENTS HANDBOOK
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENT HANBOOK 2012 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENT HANBOOK 2012
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ....................................................................................................... 6
Mission ............................................................................................................................. 6
Job Opportunities ............................................................................................................. 6
Educational Objective ...................................................................................................... 6
PROGRAM OFFERING ........................................................................................................ 6
AWARDS ................................................................................................................................ 7
COURSE DESIGN ................................................................................................................. 7
LEARNING OUTCOMES ..................................................................................................... 9
ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................... 11
ADMISSION CRITERIA OR REQUIREMENTS TO THE PROGRAM ........................... 11
BENCHMARKING .............................................................................................................. 11
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES ................................................................... 11
ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................... 11
PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 12
IU PROGRAM...................................................................................................................... 13
1. Business Administration ..................................................................................................... 0
2. Banking & Finance ............................................................................................................. 0
MAJOR AND THESIS ......................................................................................................... 35
Selection of Specializations .................................................................................................. 35
Internship .............................................................................................................................. 35
Requirement for writing thesis .............................................................................................. 36
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ....................................................................................... 36
TWINNING PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 37
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1. University of West of England .......................................................................................... 38
2. University of Nottingham ................................................................................................. 43
3. Auckland University of Technology ................................................................................ 48
4. University of New South Wales ........................................................................................ 52
5. University of Houston ....................................................................................................... 56
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................. 60
1. Course registration ............................................................................................................ 60
2. Adding and dropping courses ............................................................................................ 60
3. Requirements to attend tests and fnal examinations ........................................................ 60
4. Incomplete grade (I) .......................................................................................................... 60
5. Grade criteria .................................................................................................................... 61
COURSE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 62
FACULTY ............................................................................................................................. 94
DEGREE CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................... 111
IU PROGRAM.................................................................................................................... 111
1. Business Administration ................................................................................................. 111
2. Banking & Finance ......................................................................................................... 116
TWINNING PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 119
1. University of West of England ........................................................................................ 119
2. University of Nottingham ............................................................................................... 121
3. Auckland University of Technology .............................................................................. 123
4. University of New South Wales ...................................................................................... 124
5. University of Houston .................................................................................................... 126
Matrix Course vs. learning outcomes ................................................................................. 128
Contact information ........................................................................................................... 136
INTRODUCTION
The International University (IU) is the frst public International University of Vietnam and
a member of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU). The IU is currently
striving to become a prestigious research institution and training high quality human
resources for the country. It is fully empowered to award all degrees from undergraduate to
post graduate levels. Its internationality is refected in international academic environment
of IU as a whole, including all degree programs, teaching staff, languages of instruction,
academic and research infrastructure. Its publicity is refected in the long-term support from
the government and other funding agencies and organizations at all levels from local
national to regional and international.
Schools and Departments
School of Biotechnology
School of Business
School of Computer Science and Engineering
School of Electrical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Industrial System Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of English
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The School of Business is a part of International University which offers fully English
Business courses for Bachelors and Masters degrees.
Mission
Our distinct mission, as a part of the frst international public university in Vietnam, is to
provide students with the benefts of top-quality research school in business. We commit
to bring excellence in business education; to prepare lifelong learners for professional
fulfllment in the feld of business and for real-world success; to develop future leaders of our
nation through supportive and quality faculty, staff and academic environment to contribute
to the development of the country.
Job Opportunities
The students graduated from the School of Business are able to work in:
Multinational organizations, import-export companies, banks, fnancial institutions,
logistics and transportation, manufacturing and service companies, etc.
Government and international offces, NGOs.
Organizations for economic developments
Educational Objective
Maintain an excellent quality of teaching and learning at both undergraduate and
graduate levels.
Retain and recruit high qualifed faculty and staff to support the teaching, research and
service mission at SB.
Innovate and enhance the learning environment to attract excellent local and international
students.
Strive for our leadership role in education and develop future leaders for the nation.
Collaborate with the industry to prepare students real-world knowledge and experience
as well as to pursue business researches for the beneft of the community and the country.
PROGRAM OFFERING
The Undergraduate Program
Award type: Bachelor of Arts
Program title and Name of the award:
1. Program title: Business Administration (with three concentrations: Business
Management, International Business, Marketing); name of the award: Bachelor of
Business Administration (BBA)
2. Program title: Finance and Banking with the concentration of Finance and Banking;
name of the award: Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Banking (BA)
As English is the school language, all courses in undergraduate and graduate programs as
well as for all related training courses and research disciplines of SB are taught fully in
English.
The Twinning Programs with oversea universities at Undergraduate level:
University of Nottingham (UK and Malaysia campuses)
University of West England (UK)
Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand)
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of Houston (USA)
The Post-Graduate Program: MBA with 3 specializations: Marketing, Finance, and
International Business.
AWARDS
There are 2 kinds of awards which students can get when they completed their study in the
International University
IU-VNU Degrees: awarded by Vietnam National University International University
for students who complete learning programs in Vietnam
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Banking (BA)
Oversea degrees: awarded by partner universities for students who complete one or frst
two years at IU and the rest of program at partner universities
COURSE DESIGN
Bachelor of Business Administration Program is designed with consideration of students
English level which is estimated on TOEFL and TOEFL IBT score. There are 3 levels as
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follows:
English level 1:
AE2: TOEFL 550 ( TOEFL IBT 79 OR IELTS 6.5)
AE1: 500 TOEFL 549 ( 61 TOEFL IBT 78 OR 6.0 IELTS < 6.5 )
English level 2:
IE4: 461 TOEFL 499 ( 49 TOEFL IBT 60 OR 5.5 IELTS < 6)
IE3: 418 TOEFL 460 ( 36 TOEFL IBT 48 OR 5.0 IELTS < 5.5)
English level 3:
IE2: 374 TOEFL 417 ( 24 TOEFL IBT 35 OR 4.0 IELTS < 5)
IE1: TOEFL 373 ( TOEFL IBT < 24 OR IELTS < 4)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The expected learning outcomes of BA program are:
a. Knowledge: possess a solid body of knowledge relevant to the area of business,
appreciate changes and dynamics in the broad range of environments, and
comprehend the applications of business administration knowledge focusing on one
of four concentrations: Business Management, International Business, Marketing,
and Finance and Banking.
b. Political perspective: understand fundamentally the structure and principles of
Vietnamese political system and its orientation.
c. Analytical skills: demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate quantitative and
qualitative analysis techniques, relevant conceptual frameworks, and general
knowledge in ones majors to draw valid conclusions and provide recommendations.
d. Communication skills: demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively by using
appropriate communication methods to both domestic and international audiences.
e. Critical Thinking skills: understand issues in multi perspectives, interpret information
effectively, and give sound judgment.
f. Technology skills: apply effectively and effciently appropriate techniques to
business and communication settings.
g. Ethical Attitude at Work: develop an awareness of the ethical dimensions of
communication, behavior, and decision making at workplaces.
h. Cognitive Ability and Perspectives on Globalization: be sensitive of opportunities
and challenges of globalization; be responsive to cross-cultural issues that
infuence business operations in a global context so as to take advantages of global
opportunities and overcome challenges.
i. Teamwork, Self-studying, and Career Development Skills: be effective team
members who are able to and willing to support others, to become successful team
leaders, to pursue life-long study and future-oriented perspectives.
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Table 1. Expected learning outcomes grouped by knowledge, skills, attitudes and life-
long learning
Group Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge Knowledge: possess a solid body of knowledge relevant to the area of business,
appreciate changes and dynamics in the broad range of environments, comprehend
the applications of business administration knowledge focusing on one of four
concentrations: Business Management, International Business, Marketing, and
Finance and Banking
Political perspective: understand fundamentally the structure and principles of
Vietnamese political system and its orientation
Skills Analytical skills: demonstrate an ability to apply appropriate quantitative and
qualitative analysis techniques, relevant conceptual frameworks, and general
knowledge in ones majors to draw valid conclusions and provide recommendations.
Communication skills: demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively by using
appropriate communication methods to both domestic and international audiences.
Critical Thinking skills: understand issues in multi perspectives, interpret
information effectively, and give sound judgment.
Technology skills: apply effectively and effciently appropriate techniques to
business and communication settings.
Attitudes
Ethical Attitude at Work: develop an awareness of the ethical dimensions of
communication, behavior, and decision making at workplaces.
Cognitive Ability and Perspectives on Globalization: be sensitive of opportunities
and challenges of globalization; be responsive to cross-cultural issues that
infuence business operations in a global context so as to take advantages of global
opportunities and overcome challenges.
Teamwork, Self-studying, and Career Development Skills: be effective team
Li f e- l ong
learning
Knowledge: comprehend the applications of business administration knowledge
focusing on one of four majors: Business Management, International Business,
Marketing, and Finance and Banking
Teamwork, Self-studying, and Career Development Skills: be effective team
ACCREDITATION
- MOET standards for Vietnamese Universities recognized in Oct 2010 by CETQA-
VNU
- AACSB Membership, since July, 2011
- ACTS, 36 courses
ADMISSION CRITERIA OR REQUIREMENTS TO THE PROGRAM
1. National Entrance Examination, in July.
2. Academic performance and interviews
BENCHMARKING
The SB program is benchmarked with Rutgers University (New Jersey the US), SUNY
Binghamton (New York the US), etc.
TEACHING, LEARNING STRATEGIES
Enhancing students active learning
Introducing students to different perspectives of Business
Applying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for blended
learning
Research Orientation toward Teaching and Learning
- Research Orientation toward Teaching
- Student research orientation
Integrating theories and practice
- Practical internship training
- Thesis
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Final exam: 40% - 60%
2. Mid-term exam: 20% - 30%
3. Others (e.g. In-class quizzes, group presentation, etc): 20% - 30%
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING
LEVELS, MODULES, CREDITS
(1) General knowledge (18 credits)
English 8
Political Courses 10
Certifcate of Military Education Require
Physical Education Require
(2) Core knowledge (72-81 credits)
Core Courses 72 (or 63)
Elective Core Courses 9
(3) Specialization knowledge (21-30 credits)
Specialization Courses 12 (or 15, 21)
Elective Specialization Courses 9 (or 12)
(4) Practical knowledge (15 credits)
Internship 3
Thesis 12
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IU PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
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YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2: ENGLISH LEVEL 1: TOEFL 500 (TOEFL iBT 61)
Freshman Year (Year 1)
Semester 1 Semester 2
EN007IU Writing AE1 2 EN011IU Writing AE 2 2
EN008IU Listening AE1 2 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
MA001IU Calculus 1 4 MA022IU Calculus 2 4
BA115IU
Introduction to Business
Administration
3 BA119IU
Introduction to Macro
Economics
3
BA117IU
Introduction to Micro
Economics
3 BA123IU Principles of Management 3
BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
PT001IU
Physical Training 1 (TD 1)
Not accumulated credits
3 PT002IU
3
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 17
Summer Semester
PE011IU Principles of Marxism 5
Total Credits 05
Sophomore Year (Year 2)
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4 BA068IU International Economics 3
BA080IU Statistics for Business 3 BA016IU
Fundamental of Financial
Management
3
BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3 BA168IU
Quantitative Methods for
Business
3
BA167IU
Introduction to Vietnamese
Legal System
3 BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3
PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2 PE013IU
Revolutionary Lines of
Vietnamese Communist Party
3
Choose 01 of 02 following courses
3
3
BA197IU
BA118IU
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Psychology
PE010IU
PE007IU
Vietnamese History and Culture
World Economic Geography
YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2: ENGLISH LEVEL 2: 418 TOEFL 499 (36 TOEFL iBT 60)
EN063IU
Listening and Speaking IE4
5 EN007IU Writing AE1 2
EN062IU
Reading and Writing IE4
6 EN008IU Listening AE1 2
EN061IU
5 MA022IU Calculus 2 4
EN060IU
6 BA117IU
Economics
3
MA001IU Calculus 1 4 BA123IU Principles of Management 3
BA115IU
Administration
3 BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3
PT001IU
3 PT002IU
3
Summer Semester
PE011IU Principles of Marxism 5 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
BA119IU
Economics
3 EN011IU Writing AE 2 2
Total Credits 12
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4 BA068IU International Economics 3
Management
3
BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3 BA168IU
Business
3
BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3 BA167IU
Introduction to Vietnam Legal
System
3
PE008IU Critical Thinking 3 PE013IU
3
3
3
BA197IU
BA118IU
PE010IU
PE007IU
PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2
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EN059IU
5 EN063IU
5
EN058IU
6 EN062IU
6
EN057IU
5 EN061IU
5
EN056IU
6 EN060IU
6
PT001IU
BA115IU
Administration
3
PT001IU
3
Summer Semester
MA022IU Calculus 2 4
BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3
EN007IU Writing AE1 2
EN008IU Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 11
EN011IU Writing AE 2 2 BA068IU International Economics 3
EN012IU Speaking AE2 2 BA016IU
Management
3
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3 BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3
BA167IU
Legal System
3 BA080IU Statistics for Business 3
BA117IU
Economics
BA119IU
Economics
3 PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2
3
3
BA197IU
BA118IU
PE010IU
PE007IU
Summer Semester
PE013IU
3
BA168IU
Business
3
Total Credits 11
NOTE:
1. The courses offer in summer is subject to change, based on the demand
2. The schedule of Political courses and Military training will be managed and informed
by the Offce of Academic Affairs
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YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4: SPECIALIZATION: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BM)
Junior Year
BA081IU Business Law 3 BA154IU
Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Management
3
BA162IU
Strategy Formulation &
Implementation
3 BA018IU Quality Management 3
BA020IU Business Ethics 3 BA006IU Business Communication 3
BA164IU
Production and Operations
Management
3 BA156IU
Human and Resource
Management
3
3
Elective 1 3
BA169IU
Management Information
Systems
PT002IU
3
BA027IU E-commerce (For English level 3 only)
PE014IU Environmental Science 3
Summer Semester
BA153IU Internship 3
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA023IU Project Management 3 BA170IU Thesis 12
BA161IU Business Research Methods 3
BA022IU
Logistic and supply chain
management
3
Elective 2 3
Elective 3 3
Elective Courses for BM: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
industry and the availability of experts. The semester of elective course offer is subject to
change.
Code Course Name Code Course Name
BA032IU Sales Management 3 BA158IU
Organizational Design and
Change
3
BA171IU Risk Management 3 BA160IU
Negotiation and
Relationship Management
3
BA151IU
International Business
Management
3 BA176IU Franchising 3
BA140IU Business Game 3 BA098IU Leadership 3
BA051IU
International Financial
Management
3 BA150IU Special Study 3
BA038IU
Customer Service
Management
3
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YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4: SPECIALIZATION: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (IB)
Junior Year
Management
3
BA162IU
Implementation
3 BA051IU
Management
3
BA164IU
Management
3 Elective 1 3
3
Elective 2 3
BA169IU
Systems
PT002IU
3
Summer Semester
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA084IU Import Export Management 3 BA170IU Thesis 12
BA145IU International Marketing 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 4 3
Elective Courses for IB: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
change.
BA171IU Risk Management 3 BA181IU Corporate government 3
BA154IU
Business Management
3 BA099IU Global Strategic Management 3
BA082IU Brand Management 3 BA160IU
Negotiation and Relationship
Management
3
BA140IU Business Game 3 BA098IU Leadership 3
BA152IU International Business Law 3 BA176IU Franchising 3
BA054IU Corporate Finance 3 BA156IU
Human and Resource
Management
3
BA155IU Multicultural Management 3 BA150IU Special Study 3
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YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4: SPECIALIZATION: MARKETING (MK)
Junior Year
BA006IU Business Communication 3 BA083IU Consumer Behavior 3
BA162IU
Implementation
3 BA081IU Business Law 3
BA020IU Business Ethics 3 BA035IU Marketing Research 3
BA164IU
Management
3 Elective 1 3
3
Elective 2 3
BA169IU
Systems
PT002IU
3
Summer Semester
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA161IU Business Research Methods 3 BA170IU Thesis 12
BA145IU International Marketing 3
BA142IU Marketing Strategy 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 4 3
Elective Courses for MK: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
change.
BA032IU Sales Management 3 BA023IU Project Management 3
BA082IU Brand Management 3 BA183IU Marketing Channels 3
BA140IU Business Game 3 BA176IU Franchising 3
BA094IU Advertising and PR 3 BA149IU New Product Planning 3
BA045IU B2B Marketing 3 BA148IU Interactive Marketing 3
BA146IU Retail Management 3 BA150IU Special Study 3
BA182IU
Customer Relationship
Management
3
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YEAR 3 & YEAR 4: SPECIFICATION: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (HM)
Junior Year
BA198IU
Introduction to Hospitality
Industry
3 BA199IU Tourism Management 3
BA162IU
Strategy Formulation and
Implementation
3 BA020IU Business Ethics 3
BA006IU Business Communication 3 BA081IU Business Law 3
BA164IU
Management
3 BA200IU Restaurant Management 3
3
Elective 1 3
BA169IU
System
PT002IU
3
BA027IU E-Commerce (For English level 3 only)
Summer Semester
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA201IU Food & Beverage Service 3 BA170IU Thesis 12
BA202IU Hotel Operation 3
Elective 2 3
Elective 3 3
Elective Courses for HM: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
change
BA203IU Tourism Guide 3 BA209IU Housekeeping Management 3
BA204IU Managing Package Tourism 3 BA210IU Hospitality Cost Control 3
BA205IU Catering and Event Management 3 BA211IU
Cruise Line Operation and
Management
3
BA206IU Hospitality Legal Issues 3 BA212IU Resort Management 3
BA207IU Safety, Sanitation and Secrity 3 BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3
BA208IU Front Offce Management 3 BA156IU Human Resource Management 3
BA098IU Leadership 3 BA150IU Special Study 3
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IU PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF ARTS
IN FINANCE & BANKING (BA)
EN007IU Writing AE1 2 EN011IU Writing AE 2 2
EN008IU Listening AE1 2 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
MA001IU Calculus 1 4 MA022IU Calculus 2 4
BA117IU
Economics
3 BA119IU
Economics
3
BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3 BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
PT001IU
3 PT002IU
3
Summer Semester
Total Credits 05
BA080IU Statistics for Business 3 BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3
BA123IU Principles of Management 3 BA134IU
Financial Institutions and
Markets
3
BA167IU
Legal System
3 BA016IU
Management
3
PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2 BA191IU
Finance
3
PE014IU Environmental Science 3 PE013IU
3
3
3
BA197IU
BA118IU
PE010IU
PE007IU
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YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2: ENGLISH LEVEL 2: 418 TOEFL 499 (36 TOEFL iBT 60)
EN063IU
EN062IU
EN061IU
EN060IU
6 BA117IU
Economics
3
MA001IU Calculus 1 4 BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4 BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3
PT001IU
3 PT002IU
3
Summer Semester
PE011IU Principles of Marxism 5 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
BA119IU
Economics
Total Credits 12
BA123IU Principles of Management 3 BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3
Markets
3
PE008IU Critical Thinking 3 BA016IU
Management
3
BA167IU
Legal System
3 BA191IU
Finance
3
PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2 PE013IU
3
PE014IU Environmental Science 3 Choose 01 of 02 following courses
3
3
PE010IU
PE007IU
BA197IU
BA118IU
Semester 1
Semester 2
EN059IU
5 EN063IU
5
EN058IU
6 EN062IU
6
EN057IU
5 EN061IU
5
EN056IU
6 EN060IU
6
PT001IU
BA184IU Financial Accounting 4
PT001IU
3
Summer Semester
MA022IU Calculus 2 4
BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3
EN007IU Writing AE1 2
EN008IU Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 11
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EN011IU Writing AE 2 2 BA134IU
Markets
3
EN012IU Speaking AE2 2 BA016IU
Management
3
BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
BA167IU
Legal System
3 BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3
BA117IU
Economics
BA119IU
Economics
PE014IU Environmental Science 3 Choose 01 of 02 following courses
3
3
PE010IU
PE007IU
BA197IU
BA118IU
Summer Semester
PE012IU Ho Chi Minhs Thought 2
PE013IU
3
BA191IU
Finance
3
Total Credits 13
NOTE:
1. The courses offer in summer is subject to change, based on the demand
2. The schedule of Political courses and Military training will be managed and informed
by the Offce of Academic Affairs
YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4: SPECIALIZATION: BANKING & FINANCIAL INVESTMENT (BFI)
Junior Year
BA081IU Business Law 3 BA185IU Commercial Banking 3
Portfolio Theory and Investment
Analysis
3
BA192IU International Finance 3 BA065IU
Business Analysis and
Evaluation
3
3
Elective 1 3
BA169IU
Systems
PT002IU
3
BA181IU Corporate Governenance (For English level 3 only)
Summer Semester
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA186IU Investment Banking 3
BA214IU
Financial Institutions
Management
3
Elective 2 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 4
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Elective Courses for BFI: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
change.
BA215IU Fixed Income Securities 3 BA150IU Special Studies 3
BA216IU Derivatives & Risk Management 3 BA051IU
Management
3
BA218IU Credit Analysis & Lending 3 BA189IU Banking Risk Management 3
BA174IU
Econometrics with Financial
Application
3 BA217IU Behavioral Finance 3
YEAR 3 AND YEAR 4: SPECIALIZATION: CORPORATE FINANCE (CF)
Junior Year
Management
3
Business Analysis and
Evaluation
3
BA192IU International Finance 3 BA217IU Behavioral Finance 3
3
Elective 1 3
BA169IU
Systems
PT002IU
3
BA219IU Accounting Information System (For English level 3 only)
Summer Semester
Total Credits 03
Senior Year
BA087IU Taxation 3
BA213IU Corporate Governance 3
Elective 2 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 4
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Elective Courses for CF: Elective courses can be changed to meet the requirements of
change.
BA138IU
Analysis
3 BA150IU Special Studies 3
BA216IU Derivatives & Risk Management 3 BA214IU
Financial Institutions
Management
3
BA220IU Working Capital Management 3 BA221IU Personal Finance 3
BA174IU
Application
BA057IU Auditing 3 BA222IU
Management Decisions and
Financial Reporting
3
MAJOR AND THESIS
Selection of Specializations
After completing the programs of the frst two years, the students will choose the specialization
for their studying in Year 3 and 4. The requirements for selecting specialization are:
Successful accumulate at least 55 credits (not including physical training)
Complete the required course of his/ her selected specializations
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BM : Principles of Management
IB : International Trade
MK : Principles of Marketing
FINANCE & BANKING
CF : Fundamental of Financial Management
BFI : Fundamental of Financial Management, Financial Institutions and
Markets
In case there are too many students choosing one specifc specializations, the priority will be
based on their GPA and the grade of required course of the major.
Selection of the 2
nd
Specialization
After completing the programs of the frst three years, the students will choose the 2
nd

specialization for their studying in Year 4 and 5. The requirements for selecting 2
nd

specialization are:
Successful accumulate at least 114 credits (not including physical training)
Complete the required course of his/ her selected specializations.
To get the 2
nd
specialization, the students have to learn more: 03 core specialization courses,
03 elective specialization courses, 2
nd
thesis.
Internship: 3 credits
Objectives:
To develop skills in the application of theory to practical work situations
To develop skills and techniques directly applicable to their careers
To provide students with the opportunity to test their interest in a particular career
before permanent commitments are made.
To provide students with the opportunity to develop attitudes conducive to effective
interpersonal relationships
To provide students with the opportunity to understand informal organizational
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interrelationships
To increase a students sense of responsibility
Internship time: Students can take internship in the following time:
Summer of Year 3
Year 4: Semester 7 or semester 8
Duration of Internship:
Part-time: 4 months with at least 32 working days (2 days/ week)
Full-time: 2 months with at least 32 working days (4 days/ week)
Other regulations:
If a student takes a full-time internship in summer, he/ she can take one course
during that period
If student takes a full-time internship in year 4 (semester 7 or 8), he/ she can take
two courses
If student takes a part-time internship in year 4 (semester 7 or 8), he/ she can take
four courses
The students should consult their academic advisors for choosing these courses
REQUIREMENT FOR WRITING THESIS
Successfully accumulate at least 114 credits (including courses in the 7th semester)
Complete the required courses of the major
Complete the internship
Complete the course: BA161IU Business Research Methods (3)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The students have to complete all of the following requirements for graduation:
Successfully accumulate a minimum of 138 credits (including Internship and
Political courses)
Meet the minimum requirement for English 550 TOEFL pBT (or equivalence: 79
TOEFL iBT, or 6.5 IELTS)
Complete all required courses of the curriculum
Have Certifcates of Physical Training and Military Education
Meet other requirements in accordance with the regulations for graduation set by
the IU
TWINNING PROGRAM
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST OF ENGLAND
(http://www.uwe.ac.uk)
Transfer to the University of West of England is made in September
Requirements for transfer:
- Completed all courses
- GPA 50. 0.
- IELTS 6.0
Tuition fee for all courses
Year 1 and year 2: study at International University: ~ 54 triu ng/ nm
- Year 3 and year 4: study at University of West of England: ~ 344 triu
ng/ nm
Living Cost at England: ~ 185 triu ng/ nm
Total credits at IU: 71 credits
Tuition fee & Living Cost may be changed. Please check their website for
updated information
ENGLISH LEVEL 1: TOEFL 500 (TOEFL iBT 61)
EN007WE Writing AE1 2 EN011WE Writing AE 2 2
EN008WE Listening AE1 2 EN012WE Speaking AE2 2
MA001WE Calculus 1 4 MA022WE Calculus 2 4
BA115WE
Administration
3 BA119WE
Economics
3
BA117WE
Economics
3 BA123WE Principles of Management 3
BA120WE Business Computing Skills 3 PE009WE Critical Thinking 3
BA184WE Financial Accounting 4 BA068WE International Economics 3
BA172WE Statistics for Business 3 BA016WE
Management
3
BA003WE Principles of Marketing 3 BA168WE
Business
3
BA167WE
Legal System
3 BA130WE Organizational Behavior 3
3
3
PE005WE
PE002WE
Vietnamese History and
Culture
BA169WE
BA027WE
Systems
E Commerce
3
BA081WE Business Law 3
BA197WE
BA118WE
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ENGLISH LEVEL 2: 418 TOEFL 499 (36 TOEFL iBT 60)
EN063WE
5 EN007WE Writing AE1 2
EN062WE
6 EN008WE Listening AE1 2
EN061WE
5 MA022WE Calculus 2 4
EN060WE
6 BA117WE
Economics
3
MA001WE Calculus 1 4 BA119WE
Economics
3
BA115WE
Administration
BA120WE Business Computing Skills 3 PE009WE Critical Thinking 3
Summer Semester
EN011WE Writing AE 2 2 EN012WE Speaking AE2 2
Total Credits 04
BA184WE Financial Accounting 4 BA068WE International Economics 3
BA172WE Statistics for Business 3 BA016WE
Management
3
BA003WE Principles of Marketing 3 BA168WE
Business
3
BA167WE
Legal System
3
3 PE005WE
PE002WE
Culture
BA169WE
BA027WE
Systems
E Commerce
3
BA081WE Business Law 3
BA197WE
BA118WE
EN059WE
5 EN063WE
5
EN058WE
6 EN062WE
6
EN057WE
5 EN061WE
5
EN056WE
6 EN060WE
6
MA001WE Calculus 1 4
BA115WE
Administration
3
BA120WE Business Computing Skills 3
Summer Semester
MA022WE Calculus 2 4
3
BA197WE
BA118WE
EN007WE Writing AE1 2
EN008WE Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 11
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EN011WE Writing AE 2 2 BA068WE International Economics 3
EN012WE Speaking AE2 2 BA016WE
Management
3
PE009WE Critical Thinking 3 BA081WE Business Law 3
BA184WE Financial Accounting 4 BA130WE Organizational Behavior 3
BA003WE Principles of Marketing 3 BA172WE Statistics for Business 3
BA167WE
Legal System
3 Choose 01 of 02 following courses
3
BA117WE
Economics
3
PE005WE
PE002WE
BA119WE
Economics
Summer Semester
3 BA169WE
BA027WE
Systems
E - Commerce
BA168WE
Business
3
Total Credits 06
NOTE: The courses offer in summer is subject to change, based on the demand
UNVIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
(http://www.nottingham.ac.uk)
Transfer to the University of Nottingham (both in UK and Malaysia
campuses) is made in September
Requirements for transfer: Malaysia (UK) campus
- Completed all courses.
- GPA 60.0 ( 70.0 if transfer to UK campus).
- IELTS 6.5 (IELTS 7.0 if transfer to UK campus).
- Year 1 and year 2: study at International University: ~ 54 triu ng/
nm
- Year 3 and year 4: study at University of Nottingham
+ In UK: ~ 431 - 554 triu ng/ nm
+ In Malaysia: ~ 261 - 303 triu ng/ nm
Living Cost:
+ In UK: ~ 322 triu ng/ nm
+ IN Malaysia: ~ 69 - 103 triu ng/ nm
updated information
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EN007UN Writing AE1 2 EN011UN Writing AE 2 2
EN008UN Listening AE1 2 EN012UN Speaking AE2 2
MA001UN Calculus 1 4 BA123UN Principles of Management 3
BA115UN
Administration
3 BA119UN
Economics
3
BA117UN
Economics
3 BA120UN Business Computing Skills 3
BA184UN Financial Accounting 4
BA086UN Managerial Accounting 3 BA168UN
Business
3
BA080UN Statistics for Business 3 BA162UN
Implementation
3
BA030UN Principles of Marketing 3 BA028UN Organizational Behavior 3
BA002UN
Management
3 BA154UN
Business Management
3
3
3
BA197UN
BA118UN
BA169UN
BA027UN
Systems
E-commerce
BA029UN Business Communication 3 BA010UN
Micro Economics 2
(for Nottingham only)
3
EN063UN
5 EN007UN Writing AE1 2
EN062UN
6 EN008UN Listening AE1 2
EN061UN
5 BA123UN Principles of Management 3
EN060UN
6 BA117UN
Economics
3
MA001UN Calculus 1 4 BA119UN
Economics
3
BA115UN
Administration
Summer Semester
EN011UN Writing AE 2 2 EN012UN Speaking AE2 2
Total Credits 04
BA029UN Business Communication 3 BA168UN
Business
3
Implementation
3
BA080UN Statistics for Business 3 BA028UN Organizational Behavior 3
BA030UN Principles of Marketing 3 BA154UN
Business Management
3
BA002UN
Management
3 BA010UN
Micro Economics 2
3
3
3
BA197UN
BA118UN
BA169UN
BA027UN
Systems
E Commerce
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EN059UN
5 EN063UN
5
EN058UN
6 EN062UN
6
EN057UN
5 EN061UN
5
EN056UN
6 EN060UN
6
MA001UN Calculus 1 4
BA115UN
Administration
3
Summer Semester
BA117UN
Economics
3
BA120UN Business Computing Skills 3
EN007UN Writing AE1 2
EN008UN Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 10
EN011UN Writing AE 2 2 BA010UN
Micro Economics 2
3
EN012UN Speaking AE2 2 BA162UN
Implementation
3
BA123UN Principles of Management 3 BA028UN Organizational Behavior 3
BA030UN Principles of Marketing 3 BA080UN Statistics for Business 3
Business Management
3
BA119UN
Economics
3 BA029UN Business Communication 3
BA002UN
Management
3
BA197UN
BA118UN
Summer Semester
3 BA169UN
BA027UN
Systems
E - Commerce
BA168UN
Business
3
Total Credits 06
NOTE: The courses offer in summer is subject to change, based on the demand
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AUCKLAND UNVIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
(http://www.aut.ac.nz)
Transfer to AUT is made in February or July
- GPA of the frst year 50.0;
- IELTS 6.0
- Year 1: study at International University: ~ 54 triu ng/ nm
- Year 3 and year 4: study at AUT: ~ 476 triu ng/ nm
Living Cost in New Zealand: ~ 356 - 445 triu ng/ nm
updated information
EN007AU Writing AE1 2 BA003AU Principles of Marketing 3
EN008AU Listening AE1 2 BA123AU Principles of Management 3
MA001AU Calculus 1 4 BA119AU
Economics
3
BA115AU
Administration
3 Elective 1 3
BA117AU
Economics
3 Elective 2 3
BA120AU Business Computing Skills 3 Choose 01 of 02 following courses
3
BA197AU
BA118AU
Elective Courses
3
BA080AU Statistics for Business 3
PE005AU
PE007AU
Culture
BA184AU Financial Accounting 4
BA130AU Organizational Behavior 3
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EN063AU
5 EN007AU Writing AE1 2
EN062AU
6 EN008AU Listening AE1 2
EN061AU
5 BA003AU Principles of Marketing 3
EN060AU
6 BA123AU Principles of Management 3
MA001AU Calculus 1 4 BA119AU
Economics
3
BA115AU
Administration
3 BA120AU Business Computing Skills 3
BA117AU
Economics
3
Summer Semester Elective Courses
3
3 BA197AU
BA118AU
PE005AU
PE007AU
Elective 1 3 BA080AU Statistics for Business 3
Elective 2 3 BA184AU Financial Accounting 4
BA130AU Organizational Behavior 3
Total Credits 09
EN059AU
5 EN063AU
5
EN058AU
6 EN062AU
6
EN057AU
5 EN061AU
5
EN056AU
6 EN060AU
6
MA001AU Calculus 1 4
BA115AU
Administration
3
BA117AU
Economics
3
Summer Semester
Elective 1 3 EN007AU Writing AE1 2
BA120AU Business Computing Skills 3 EN008AU Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 10
Semester 3 Elective Courses
BA003AU Principles of Marketing 3 BA080AU Statistics for Business 3
BA123AU Principles of Management 3 BA184AU Financial Accounting 4
3
3
BA197AU
BA118AU
PE005AU
PE007AU
BA119AU
Economics
3 BA130AU Organizational Behavior 3
Elective 2 3
Total Credits 15
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UNVIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
(http://www.unsw.edu.au)
Transfer to NSW is made in February or July
- GPA of the frst year 70.0;
- IELTS 6.5
Tuition fee for all courses:
- Year 1 and year 2: study at International University: ~ 54 triu ng/ nm
- Year 3 and year 4: study at University of NSW: ~ 704 -726 triu ng/
nm
Living Cost in Australia: ~ 418 triu ng/ nm
updated information
EN007NS Writing AE1 2 EN011NS Writing AE 2 2
EN008NS Listening AE1 2 EN012NS Speaking AE2 2
MA001NS Calculus 1 4 MA022NS Calculus 2 4
BA117NS
Economics
3 BA120NS Business Computing Skills 3
BA118NS Introduction to Psychology 3 BA184NS Financial Accounting 4
BA080NS Statistics for Business 3 BA168NS
Business
3
BA003NS Principles of Marketing 3 BA016NS
Management
3
BA119NS
Economics
3 BA130NS Organizational Behavior 3
BA123NS Principles of Management 3 BA068NS International Economics 3
PE008NS Critical Thinking 3 Choose 01 of 03 following courses
3
BA169NS
Systems
3
BA167NS
PE010NS
PE007NS
Legal System
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EN063NS
5 EN007NS Writing AE1 2
EN062NS
6 EN008NS Listening AE1 2
EN061NS
5 MA022NS Calculus 2 4
EN060NS
MA001NS Calculus 1 4 BA117NS
Economics
3
BA118NS Introduction to Psychology 3 BA184NS Financial Accounting 4
EN011NS Writing AE 2 2 BA168NS
Business
3
EN012NS Speaking AE2 2 BA016NS
Management
3
BA080NS Statistics for Business 3 BA130NS Organizational Behavior 3
BA003NS Principles of Marketing 3 BA068NS International Economics 3
BA119NS
Economics
3
BA123NS Principles of Management 3
BA167NS
PE010NS
PE007NS
Legal System
PE008NS Critical Thinking 3
BA169NS
Systems
3
Pre - Bachelor Freshman Year (Year 1)
EN059NS
5 EN063NS
5
EN058NS
6 EN062NS
6
EN057NS
5 EN061NS
5
EN056NS
6 EN060NS
6
MA001NS Calculus 1 4
BA120NS Business Computing Skills 3
BA117NS
Economics
3
EN007NS Writing AE1 2 EN011NS Writing AE 2 2
EN008NS Listening AE1 2 EN012NS Speaking AE2 2
BA184NS Financial Accounting 4 BA080NS Statistics for Business 3
MA022NS Calculus 2 4 BA016NS
Management
3
BA003NS Principles of Marketing 3 BA169NS
Systems
3
BA119NS
Economics
BA123NS Principles of Management 3 BA068NS International Economics 3
PE008NS Critical Thinking 3 Choose 01 of 03 following courses
3
BA167NS
PE010NS
PE007NS
Legal System
Summer Semester
BA118NS Introduction to Psychology 3 BA168NS
Business
3
Total Credits 06
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UNVIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
(http://www.uh.edu)
Transfer to HOUSTON is made in February or September
- GPA of the frst year 60;
- IELTS 6.5
Tuition fee for all courses:
- Year 1 and year 2: study at International University: ~ 54 triu ng/ nm
- Year 3 and year 4: study at University of UH: ~ 429 triu ng/ nm
Living Cost in USA: ~ 206 triu ng/ nm
updated information
EN007UH Writing AE1 2 EN011UH Writing AE 2 2
EN008UH Listening AE1 2 EN012UH Speaking AE2 2
MA001UH Calculus 1 4 MA022UH Calculus 2 4
CH009UH Organic Chemistry 3 BA116UH Introduction to Sociology 3
BA120UH Business Computing Skills 3 BA119UH
Economics
3
BA117UH
Economics
3 BA184UH Financial Accounting 4
BA123UH Principles of Management 3 BA010UH Managerial Accounting 3
PE010UH Vietnamese History and Culture 3 BT155UH Biology 4
BA003UH Principles of Marketing 3 BA164UH
Management
3
BA080UH Statistics for Business (*) 3
BA016UH
Fundamentals of Financial
Management (*)
3
(*): Students has to take additional Exams at UH to be transferred
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EN063UH
5 EN007UH Writing AE1 2
EN062UH
6 EN008UH Listening AE1 2
EN061UH
5 BA117UH
Economics
3
EN060UH
6 MA022UH Calculus 2 4
MA001UH Calculus 1 4 BA116UH Introduction to Sociology 3
CH009UH Organic Chemistry 3 BA119UH
Economics
3
BA120UH Business Computing Skills 3 BA184UH Financial Accounting 4
Summer Semester
EN011UH Writing AE 2 2 EN012UH Speaking AE2 2
Total Credits 04
BA123UH Principles of Management 3 BA010UH Managerial Accounting 3
PE010UH Vietnamese History and Culture 3 BT155UH Biology 4
BA003UH Principles of Marketing 3 BA164UH
Management
3
BA080UH Statistics for Business (*) 3
BA016UH
Management (*)
3
EN059UH
5 EN063UH
5
EN058UH
6 EN062UH
6
EN057UH
5 EN061UH
5
EN056UH
6 EN060UH
6
MA001UH Calculus 1 4
BA120UH Business Computing Skills 3
BA117UH
Economics
3
Summer Semester
EN007UH Writing AE1 2 BA116UH Introduction to Sociology 3
EN008UH Listening AE1 2
Total Credits 07
EN011UH Writing AE 2 2 BA003UH Principles of Marketing 3
EN012UH Speaking AE2 2 BA080UH Statistics for Business (*) 3
BA184UH Financial Accounting 4 BA010UH Managerial Accounting 3
MA022UH Calculus 2 4 BA016UH
Management (*)
3
BA119UH
Economics
3 PE010UH Vietnamese History and Culture 3
CH009UH Organic Chemistry 3 BA123UH Principles of Management 3
BT155UH Biology 4 BA164UH
Management
3
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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
1. Course registration
Students should register a minimum of 12 credits in one semester, except for the last semester.
Students should register a maximum of 24 credits in one semester, except for the last
semester, for those who have cumulative GPA >=65
The subject registration form must be approved by the academic advisors.
o For exceptional cases, students must fle for the consideration of the Dean
of School.
2. Adding and dropping courses
In the frst week of teaching, based on their timetables, ability and learning conditions,
students can fle for adding and dropping courses.
3. Requirements to attend tests and fnal examinations
In the event that absence occurs more than 20% out of required class attendance, the
student will be prohibited from fnal examination attendance, and the score of zero will
be recorded.
On the examination date, the student who is late from 15 minutes onwards will not be
allowed to enter the test/examination room and the score of zero will be recorded.
4. Incomplete grade (I)
Used by academic instructors for incomplete work of students for suffcient reasons by the
end of a course or of a semester
A student will receive an incomplete grade on the following conditions:
- Attended classes, taking mid-term tests, working on subjects in lab sections, and
practicing.
- Paid the tuition for that semester
- Got leave of absence for mid-term tests, and the fnal examination (due to illness,
accidents)
The below procedures must be completed:
- Students will receive Incomplete grade (I) when fling document to be properly
submitted to the instructor of the course. With the course instructors and the Deans
approval, the Offce of Academic Affairs will decide whether a student is eligible for
an I grade.
- Students happening to get sick or for some reasons cannot take an exam must fle
- The appropriate document of suffcient reasons with evidence to the Offce of
Academic Affairs within three days of the examination date.
- For special cases, students fle the appropriate document to the Dean who will suggest
to the Board of Rectors for their approval In order to remove incomplete grade,
students need to fle a proper form to retake the course examination. If students do not
get enough grades for their performance evaluation by the end of the next academic
year, the Incomplete is changed to an F (zero point) for grade point computation.
GRADE CRITERIA
CLASSIFICATION SCALE
CLASSIFICATION SCALE 0 OF 100 SCALE 0 OF 4 LETTER GRADE
PASS
Excellent 85 GPA 100 4.0 A
Very Good 75 GPA < 85 3.75 A-
Good 65 GPA < 75 3.5 B+
Fairly good 60 GPA < 65 3.0 B
Fair 55 GPA < 60 2.5 C+
Average 50 GPA < 55 2.0 C
FAIL
Weak 30 GPA < 50 1.3 D+
Rather weak 10 GPA < 30 1.0 D
Too weak GPA < 10 0 F
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
EN007IU & EN008IU - Academic English 1 (R) 4 credits
This course concentrates on academic English listening and writing skills.
Strategies for Academic Listening, Note-taking, and Discussion will help the student face the
challenges of learning English in an Academic environment. The student will learn to do all
the things that successful international college students do listen actively to lectures, take
effective notes, and participate confdently in discussions about the lecture with classmates
and the lecturer. While learning these strategies, you will also learn and use common
academic vocabulary as well as useful idioms.
Writing skills are developed for pre-advanced academic writers. It focuses on composition
writing using Writing process, Building Framework, Description, Opinion, Process,
Comparison-Contrast, Cause-Effect, Problem-Solution, and Argument. Students will have
writing practice in Real-World Writing formats.
EN011IU & EN012IU - Academic English 2 (R) 4 credits
This course concentrates on academic English speaking and writing skills.
Speaking subject provides students with the skills to be able prepare and deliver effective
formal, structured presentations that are appropriate to the specifc environment and audience.
Writing subject provides an overview of the organizational format for a research paper and
assists students in completing research projects in any content area course by providing
assistance in writing effective research papers using a step-by-step process approach.
Course content includes the components of a research paper, and techniques of selecting and
narrowing topics; writing thesis statements; outlining; locating and documenting sources;
taking notes; writing introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions; and writing rough and
fnal drafts. Students work with projects relating to their content area courses.
Prerequisite: EN007IU & EN008IU (Academic English 1)
EN057IU Listening and Speaking IE1 (R)
Student who have successfully completed the course are expected to have English profciency
equivalent to iBT TOEFL 23.
Students who have successfully completed the course are expected to have English profciency
Prerequisite course: EN057IU (Listening and Speaking IE1)
EN056IU Reading and Writing IE1 (R)
Prerequisite course: EN056IU (Reading and Writing IE1)
EN062IU Reading and Writing IE4 ((R)
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BA057IU Auditing (E)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to auditing. The course focuses on
fundamental principles and technique used by auditors in examining fnancial statements and
supporting data such as risk and materiality assessment, the planning of auditing, the audit
procedures and auditor reports. Special emphasis is given to audit standards, professional
ethics, internal controls, audit evidence, accountants liability, and audit programs.
Prerequisite courses: BA184IU (Financial Accounting)
BA010IU (Managerial Accounting)
BA094IU - Advertising and PR (E) 3 credits
Advertising & PR course is to examine the world of advertising: its history, the planning
and research functions, the techniques and execution of advertising, including creative and
media strategy. The course helps learners address current issues, trends, and ethics facing the
industry. This course involves the survey of the felds of public relations and advertising. It
describes organizations, jobs, and functions in the industry. Also, it covers the roles of public
relations and advertising in society, the economic system, and organizations; psychological
and sociological principles as bases for appeals; strategies for media selection and message
execution. It also involves introduction to research and regulation.
Prerequisite course: BA003IU (Principles of Marketing)
BA045IU - B2B Marketing (E) 3 credits
B2B refers to marketing activities that are directed toward businesses, governments, and not-
for-proft organizations - as opposed to consumers. This course enables students to understand
specifc issues and problems faced frms by having organizations as customers; get to know
some tools and concepts with which frms analyze and answer to these challenges; acquire
the capability to identify and analyze some underlying mechanisms of the challenges on
business markets. An important aspect of that is how it can best handle its relationships
with other frms (its customers). Key topics of study include: business market processes and
strategies, management of customer lifetime value and strategies, management of value and
market offerings, sustaining customer relationship and network positions and the international
dimensions of business markets.
BA189IU - Banking Risk Management (E) 3 credits
This subject provides an overview of the infrastructure and the fnancial risk management
of the banking system. It covers major decision areas for bank management, all approached
from a risk perspective. The course seeks to explore the fundamental causes, the risk metrics
model, and the management of interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, foreign exchange
risk, sovereign risk, and market risk within an international context.
Prerequisite courses: BA191IU (Quantitative Methods for Finance)
BA185IU (Commercial Banking )
BA217IU - Behavioural Finance (R, E) 3 credits
In this course, we will examine how people make predictable and repeatable mistakes in
fnancial decision-making. We will describe the nature of these mistakes and their origin, using
insights from psychology, neurosciences and experimental economics on how the human mind
works. We will then discuss how incorporating these mistakes into our fnance theories can
markedly improve standard fnance models studied in other courses. We will also consider
how understanding the functioning of the human mind allows us to design a better world in
particular, better stock markets, retirement and healthcare systems.
BT155IU Biology (R) 3 credits
The course introduces the key concepts of biology. Topics ranging from cellular structure
and function with emphasis on metabolism and cellular signaling, plant and animal biology
to genetics and its application in biotechnology, evolution and biodiversity are all discussed
within the context of fundamental principles that pervade all organisms. Techniques and
methods important for the study of life are also covered.
BA082IU Brand Management (E) 3 credits
The course covers various aspects of Brand Management. The frst part of the course introduces
concepts relating to the Branding such as: Brands elements; Brand Knowledge; Brand
Awareness; Brand Image; Brand Recognition; Customer- Based Brand Equity. The second
part describes the formulation of management functions for building Brand Equity, leveraging,
and defending brands; using multiple formats to expose students to overview of the knowledge
bases of effective brand management. Designing Marketing and IMC programs for building
Brand Equity is the last part of the course of Brand Management.
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BA006IU - Business Communication (R) 3 credits
This course gives student a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance
in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the frm
environment, as well as an effective internal communications program. The various types of
business communication media are covered. This course also develops an awareness of the
importance of succinct written expression to modern business communication. Most of the
assignments are to be keyboarded.
BA120IU - Business Computing Skills (R) 3 credits
Because computer use is an integral part of business, the ability to utilize information
technology to improve organizational productivity and minimize ineffciencies is of great
importance. This course bridges the gap between IT literacy and the use of hardware, software
and other resources in learning and doing business. This course will focus on advanced features
and integrated Excel spreadsheet applications, introductory database development using MS
Access, introduction to web page document creation using HTML and an introduction to
computer systems architecture, security, communications, and networking
BA020IU - Business Ethics (R) 3 credits
In this course, students will learn how personal values, corporate values, legal and social
dimensions and ethics infuence the decision-making capacity of the managers within an
organization. The student will become acquainted with the theoretical basis of business
ethics and their roles in the social and corporate behavior of an organization. The student will
learn the characteristics of ethical issues in business, have opportunities to be exposed to the
complexity of ethical decision making in business organizations, and develop their analytical
skills for resolving ethical issues.
BA140IU - Business Game (E) 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to develop the skill and the experience in formulating and
planning marketing strategies. This course looks in depth at strategic decision making in
companies at the top management level, bringing together concepts that you learned in
other courses. In particular, the course brings together and develops further concepts from
the Marketing, Strategy, and Microeconomics core courses while touching on elements of
Finance and OB. The course provides a framework for analyzing the strategies of companies,
identifying strategic synergies, and understanding a companys core strengths. The course
is designed to be essential for students interested in a career in strategic management
consulting, in marketing, or in M&A. If learners career will involve analyzing, formulating
and/or implementing the strategy of a company, analyzing a companys core strengths and its
relation to the industry, and/or exploring strategic synergies, this course is for you.
Prior course: BA003IU (Principles of Marketing)
BA162IU (Strategic Formulation and Implementation)
BA081IU - Business Law (R) 3 credits
Followed by Introduction to Vietnamese legal system, this course provides further, more
specifc and practical legal knowledge on regulations applicable for a whole life cycle of a
business, i.e. from its establishment, operation until the dissolution/bankruptcy of a business.
Also, students will be introduced with international trade organizations and main international
trade rules that widely applied and shall be necessary for Vietnamese businesses while
trading with foreign entities in the era of globalization. This subject will further strengthen
students problem solving and legal analyzing skills with improved ability to apply in day-
to-day practical situations.
Prerequisite course: BA167IU (Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System)
BA161IU - Business Research Methods (R) 3 credits
This course provides important topics in the area of research method. It introduces the whole
research process, from formulation of research questions to research design and end up with
report writing. The course content emphasizes on two main approaches of research design:
qualitative and quantitative, it also provides techniques for data collection methods, design of
instrument and measurement, and data screening, preparation and analysis. The course also
mentions ethical issues in research.
Prerequisite course: BA080IU (Statistics for Business)
BA065IU - Business Analysis and Evaluation (E) 3 credits
The course draws on concepts from fnancial economics, business strategy, accounting, and
other business disciplines for evaluating business decisions in a variety of contexts. It will be
useful to students planning careers in investment banking, securities analysis, credit analysis,
consulting, public accounting, and corporate management. The course emphasizes practical
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applications. Consequently, the majority of the course will be spent analyzing and discussing
cases involving real fnancial statements in real decision contexts. This is supplemented by
lecture and discussion of material from the text and articles from the fnancial press.
Prerequisite course: BA184IU (Financial Accounting)
MA001IU - Calculus 1 (R) 4 credits
Calculus plays an important role in the understanding of science, engineering, economics,
computer science, etc. This course provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus
of functions of one variable and their applications.
MA022IU - Calculus 2 (R) 4 credits
This course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills in the mathematical
formulation of various disciplines in business administration and fnancial accountings..
Prior course: MA001IU (Calculus 1)
BA205IU - Catering and event Management (E) 3 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of catering, special events and sales in
the hospitality industry. The course focuses on understanding the caterings role within the
hospitality industry and the various catering disciplines. Students also discuss topics such as
contracts, checklists, legal considerations, staffng and training, food production, and sanitation.
This course is project driven which requires signifcant creative and independent work.
Prerequisite course: BA199IU (Tourism Management)
BA185IU - Commercial Banking (R) 3 credits
This is a study of commercial banks with an emphasis on their products and imposed
regulations. Analysis of such retail and commercial banking products as loans, asset and
liability management, cash management, international settlement services are delivered in
the context of both Vietnam and international markets. The course also covers an overview
of history, actual state as well as new trends in the banking and fnancial services industry.
Practical issues of bank regulations, bank structure and management and bank performance
are also addressed.
Prerequisite courses: BA134IU (Financial Institutions and Market)
BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management)
BA083IU - Consumer Behavior (R) 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the world of consumer behavior. The discipline borrows
from several social sciences including psychology, sociology, and anthropology to explain
behavior in the marketplace. In this course, the student will explore how perceptions, learning,
memory, personality, and attitudes infuence consumption behavior, how consumption
changes during ones life cycle, and how powerful cultural and sub-cultural infuences are
on consumers.
BA054IU - Corporate Finance (R) 3 credits
This course will provide students with an advanced understanding of the major issues that
a fnancial manager has to deal with in order to maximize shareholders wealth, including
capital budgeting decisions, fnancing decisions, and working capital management. In
discussing those issues, several key topics such as risk-return trade-offs, capital structure
and dividend policy will be analyzed in-depth, both theoretically and empirically. Besides,
special topics including the use of fnancial derivatives to reduce risk for the corporation, and
the M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activities will also be examined.
Prerequisite courses: BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management )
BA184IU (Financial Accounting)
BA181IU - Corporate Governance (E) 3 credits
Corporate Governance deals with a group of topics concerning the ways publicly held
corporations are directed and controlled. It assumes and builds upon foundational studies
in business law to explore in greater depth the principles and practices that shape sound
corporate governance. This course will focus on the separation of ownership and control
and how to solve the agency problems, directors duties and responsibilities, managerial
compensation and rewards, the role of board of directors and how to align management and
shareholders interests. It also examines international corporate governance practices as well
as some contemporary corporate governance issues.
Prerequisite courses: BA081IU (Business Law)
BA020IU (Business Ethics)
BA054IU (Corporate Finance)
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PE008IU - Critical Thinking (R) 3 credits
Providing fundamental knowledge of critical thinking concepts, which help students to
refect and think independently, logically, and rationally; enhance problem solving, identify,
construct and evaluate relevant ideas.
BA182IU - Customer Relationship Management (E) 3 credits
The course Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is defned as a combination of strategic
marketing planning, creative communications, data, technology and statistical analysis
techniques. The course explains what CRM mean to businesses, plus the benefts it delivers,
and how CRM technologies can be implemented to support customer strategic management
objectives. Key topics of study include: e-CRM, customer lifecycle management, customer
proftability, operational CRM, collaborative CRM, business architecture of analytical CRM
and sales forces CRM. Students majoring in Business Management and/or Marketing may go
on to take BA140IUBusiness Game and/or BA032IU- Sales Management in the following
semester after completing this course.
BA038IU - Customer Service Management (E) 3 credits
This course examines customer service management as a key strategic process within all
organizations and serves as a foundation course in the Service Management Program. CSM
is defned as the overall process of building and maintaining proftable customer relationships
by delivering value and satisfaction to the customer. Focusing on process, strategy and
technology, this course leads students from understanding the fundamentals of CSM through
the implementation of CSM systems and analysis of customer data. It discusses the CSM
philosophy as well as the systems in place that incorporate and integrate information from
sales, marketing and service.
Focusing on the development of strategies to manage customer service program in the
organization and establish the code of conduct for employees in the customer contract
situation.
BA211IU - Cruise Line Operation and Management (E) 3 credits
This course will provide an overview of the service and operations throughout the cruise
industry. We will take a practical yet analytical approach to understanding cruise ship
operations and service. We will take a look at the many different departments that come
together to create memorable experiences for its guests. This course will take a look at
management and operational structures onboard a ship. We will also analyze the customer
service systems and passenger profles aboard different feets. In addition, we will look at how
a cruise line manages food and drink, hotel, entertainment and other departmental operations.
Not overlooked and certainly most important we will understand topics that pertain to health,
safety and security for all passengers.
Prerequisite course: BA198IU (Introduction to Hospitality)
BA218IU - Credit Analysis & Lending (E) 3 credits
Focus is on latest approaches to loan portfolio selection and credit risk modeling. Topics
include: credit scoring; credit ratings and default probabilities; pricing bonds and loans as
options; reduced-form models; simulation-based approaches; capital structure and risk return
analysis; overview of credit risk markets. The course also includes Excel-based project on
portfolio credit risk.
BA216IU - Derivatives & Risk Management (E) 3 credits
This course is an introduction to derivative assets such as futures, forwards, swaps, and
options, risk management, and credit derivatives. We will cover the pricing of these
derivative assets as well as securities that contain embedded options. We will consider risk
management strategies such as static and dynamic hedging. Applications will be considered
from equity, commodity, bond, and mortgage-backed markets.
BA027IU E Commerce (E) 3 credits
Recent advances in computer networking and technology, particularly the Internet, have
accelerated the development of electronic commerce. This subject develops students
awareness of e-commerce issues and their understanding of the stakeholders, their capabilities
and their limitations in the strategic convergence of technology and business. Topics include
business models for e-commerce, security, legal and ethical issues. Students develop skills in
identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the various electronic payment options, and
complete computer-based activities on internet commerce.
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BA174IU - Econometrics with Financial Application (E) 3 credits
This course introduces the basic ideas of econometrics as an extension to linear regression.
It includes sensitivity analysis to cover the various violations of the assumptions of the
regression model, including a full analysis of the residuals. The problems of multi-colinearity
of variables, principal component analysis, and the heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation of
errors are considered; and the Durbin-Watson statistic is introduced. This is extended to the
analysis of fnancial time-series data, using the ideas of Granger causality and Cointegration.
Simultaneous equations models are also considered based on fnancial theory.
BA154IU - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (R/E) 3 credits
This course aims to provide a hands-on introduction to the scalable venture creation process
for students with a strong interest in entrepreneurship. The course is designed for a variety
of student interests. It directly addresses the concerns of students wanting to become
entrepreneurs in the near or more distant future. It is also useful to anyone who expects to
be interacting with entrepreneurs in their business careers. Finally, this course is useful for
anybody with a curious mind and a willingness to combine serious analysis with creative
thinking.
Prior course: BA016IU (Fundamentals of Financial Management)
PE014IU Environmental Science (R) 3 credits
To equip undergraduate students with essential knowledge about the environment, natural
resources and human ecology and increase general awareness of undergraduate students
about possible impacts of human activities on the environment and natural resources in order
to justify relevant economic practices
BA184IU - Financial Accounting (R) 4 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles,
concepts, and applications of fnancial accounting. The course aims to address fundamental
accounting concepts and generally accepted principles underlying accounting theory and
practices; the accounting cycle; preparation of fnancial statements including cash fows
statements, income statement and balance sheet; accounting for cash, receivables, inventories,
fxed and intangible assets, current, deferred and contingent liabilities.
BA134IU - Financial Institutions and Markets (R) 3 credits
This course examines the role played by fnancial institutions and markets in the modern
economy. It starts with the fundamentals of interest rates and its role in the fnancial system,
monetary policy; and then moves on to the structures and functions of fnancial markets
(bond, stock, mortgage, foreign exchange markets). Additionally, it will also cover the
management and regulations of fnancial institutions, in which the topic of risk management
is the central theme.
BA195IU - Finance Service Management (E) 3 credits
The course offers the understanding of nature of services, Service strategy, Designing service
enterprise, Service quality, Facility supporting in service, Facility layout, Forecasting service
demand, Managing Capacity and Demand, Managing waiting lines, and Service Supply
relationships.
Prerequisite courses: BA134IU (Financial Institution and Market)
BA214IU - Financial Institutions Management (R) 3 credits
This course provides a conceptual framework of current bank issues and the risk management
of fnancial institutions. This course presents the issues of the commercial banking industry
including public policy issues, the impact of the economic environment, management of
interest rate and liquidity risk, changing regulations and the variety of current challenges
facing the industry. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to
describe the principal risks faced- and explain how these risks can be managed by fnancial
institutions.
Prerequisite courses: BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management)
BA134IU (Financial Institutions and Market)
BA176IU - Franchising (E) 3 credits
The Franchising course focuses on seven stages of a franchised business life cycle, which
comprises major sections of the course content from the point of view of an entrepreneur. The
Franchising course analyzes various economic and legal issues of the franchising business, the
franchising franchisor relationship and evaluates the possibility of successfully establishing
a franchise system at the least risk. The course also identifes necessary abilities to run a
franchised business in the most effective way from two points of view: the franchisee and the
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franchisor. Moreover, the course mentions more about how the franchising business applied
in practices in Vietnam and how to plan for a long run successful business for their own in
the positions of an entrepreneur.
Prerequisite course: BA005IU (Fiancial Accounting)
BA003IU (Principles of Marketing)
BA117IU (Introduction to Micro Economics)
BA167IU (Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System)
BA188IU - Futures and Options Market (E) 3 credits
This course examines the evolution and history of futures markets; the hedging exposures
using both futures and options markets; the identifcation of arbitrage opportunities in futures
markets; the use of futures and options in portfolio management; and the study of fundamental
and technical analysis.
Prerequisite course: BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management.)
BA134IU (Financial Institutions and Markets)
Prior Course: BA191IU (Quantitative Methods for Finance)
BA215IU - Fixed Income Securities (E) 3 credits
This course introduces students to the world of fxed-income securities and their markets,
explains the risks of these securities and the tools used in their valuation. It begins with basic
concepts such as price-yield relationship, discount factor, forward rates, and price sensitivity
measures. These concepts are followed by yield curve ftting techniques and portfolio
strategies. It then moves on to topics in managing interest-rate risk using repos, foating rate
securities, interest-rate forwards, interest-rate and bond futures, and interest-rate swaps.
BA191IU (Quantitative Methods for Finance)
BA016IU - Fundamental of Financial Management (R) 3 credits
A primary prerequisite to Corporate Finance, this course introduces fnancial principles
that benefts to managers in operating business. Its content integrates both conceptual and
mathematical information. The learning experience will include: an introduction to fnance,
time value of money and techniques of pricing of fnancial instruments such as bonds and
stocks; evaluation of major projects; the relationship between risk and return; an introduction
to Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and Portfolio theory; and cost of capital.
BA201IU - Food & Beverage Service (E) 3 credits
The aim of the Food and Beverage Operations module is to provide students with an
understanding of the operational and supervisory aspects of running a food and beverage
operation for an international clientele in a range of establishments, to encourage an
appreciation of the origins of such systems and to understand the various factors involved in
meeting customer needs. Students will gain an understanding of food and wine and its service
in a variety of styles of restaurant and establishments and they will have suffcient knowledge
to produce a detailed plan for specifed food and beverage operations.
Prerequisite course: BA198IU (Introduction to Hospitality Industry)
BA200IU (Restaurant Management)
BA164IU (Production and Operations Management)
BA208IU - Front offce Management (E) 3 credits
The essential knowledge and skills required for management in hiring front offce employees
and renting rooms within the hospitality industry; property management systems, reservations,
yield management.
BA202IU (Hotel Operation)
BA099IU - Global Strategic Management (E) 3 credits
This course focuses on building successful global long term objectives and strategies
consistent with company vision and mission in an era of globalization. It introduces students
to worldwide challenges and opportunities and provides them theoretical and pragmatic
approaches to capture business optimization anywhere in the formulation and implementation
of long term global corporate, business, and functional strategies.
Prerequisite course: BA162IU (Strategy Formulation and Implementation)
BA156IU - Human Resources Management (R) 3 credits
The course examines mainly the theory and practice of managing human resources. It aims
at providing an overview of the HR department, both strategic and everyday undertakings,
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to enable the business to readily have the right people for the smooth operations in the short
term and long term. Key topics of study include: the strategic human resource environment;
staffng and organization; enhancing motivation and performance; compensating and
rewarding the workforce; and managing careers and work environments and labor relations.
In general, the course presents the students with the standard process of HR management and
also some best practices to perform the task effciently.
Prerequisite course: BA130IU (Organizational Behavior)
BA202IU - Hotel Operation (R) 3 credits
This course is designed to provide the students with a general understanding of the dynamics
of the lodging industry, and specifcally the operations and management of todays modern
hotels.
BA210IU - Hospitality Cost Control (E) 3 credits
This course investigates the principles of cost controls and their application to food and
beverage operations. Emphasis is placed on each step in the fow of costs: purchasing,
receiving, storage, issuing, preparation, portioning, service and accounting for sales. Labor
costs as they relate to the operation are also discussed. Active problem solving and practical
application ensure that students are able to relate the principles learned to the food service
industry. Basic computer applications of cost control systems as well as applied problems in
the hospitality industry will also be included.
BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management)
BA206IU - Hospitality Legal Issues (E) 3 credits
A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics
include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws,
tip reporting, franchise regulations and public liability laws.
BA209IU - Housekeeping Management (R) 3 credits
Examines the role of the supervisory function in the housekeeping department; provides
a thorough overview of maintaining a quality staff, planning and organizing, the technical
details of cleaning a room, managing the laundry, and control of supplies and equipment.
BA084IU - Import - Export Management (R) 3 credits
The course is divided into three parts which focus on the most important aspects of Import/
Export Management. The frst part introduces concepts, classifcation and the functions of
export and import. Advantages and disadvantages, factors that affect the success of Import
and Export activities are also analyzed. The second part goes into analyzing details of import/
export managerial activities such as the strategic use of Inco-Terms, UCP 600, International
Payment methods, Import-Export contract Negotiation Techniques. The last one focuses on
Elements of an Import/Export contract and various types of International trade contracts.
Prerequisite course: BA068IU (International Economics)
BA148IU - Interactive Marketing (R) 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth look at marketing from the standpoint of analyzing online
campaigns, as well as examining the interplay between emerging technologies and changing
consumer behaviors. In this course, social marketing (inclusive of blogs, wikis, and social
networks), new media technologies (mobile platforms, gaming, VR, e-readers), and online
measurement and promotion tactics (SEO, advertising metrics) will be explored. A key
objective of this course is to give students a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate
online marketing and communication with more traditional forms of the same.
BA115IU - Introduction to Business Administration (R) 3 credits
This course examines the role of business in society; the interrelated activities through
which business provides the goods and services essential to contemporary society; and the
interrelationships between business and government, labor, and society at large. General
areas of study center on: the foundation of business, management of the enterprise, marketing
activities, and contemporary business problems and development.
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BA152IU - International Business Law (E) 3 credits
This course examines the present legal structure and operation of the world trade system,
primarily through analysis of multilateral and regional trade treaties and associated law.
Much of the course focuses on the World Trade Organization, membership of which Vietnam
has gained since 2007, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and other agreements
concluded in the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Special attention is given to comparing
Vietnam obligations under these international instruments, especially those relating to
dumping, subsidies, and unfair trade practices, fnancial and customs harmonization. Other
topics include international contracts and administrations, regulations of exports and imports,
technology transfer, intellectual property etc
Prerequisite course: BA081IU (Business Law)
BA151IU - International Business Management (E, R) 3 credits
This course presents a broad overview of the fundamentals of international business and trade,
and familiarizes the student with the basic terminology, key concepts and issues unique to the
subject. The student studies the global economy including international trade, investments,
international marketing and the business environments. The management of multi-national
frms is studied in the context of the international fnancial systems, global market research,
and comparative advantage.
Prerequisite course: BA123IU (Principles of Management)
BA145IU - International Marketing (R) 3 credits
The course provides student with up-to-date knowledge of international marketing issues
that Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are facing. The course focuses on analyzing the
cultural environment of global markets, assessing global market opportunities and developing
global-local marketing strategies. Key topics of study include: the dynamic environment of
international trade; the impact of international environment (history and geography, cultural,
political, legal and economic) on frms global marketing standardization versus local
adaptation strategy; developing global marketing strategies, including planning and organizing
4Ps marketing strategies; implementing global marketing strategies, including negotiating with
international customers, partners and regulators. Students majoring in International Business
(IB) and/or Marketing may go on to take this course after completing Principles of Marketing
and Marketing Management.
Prerequisite course: BA003IU (Principles of Marketing).
BA068IU - International Economics (R) 3 credits
The course introduces two important parts of International Economics topic: theories of
International Trade and International Monetary. It frstly presents an analysis into basic
theories of international trade such as absolute advantage, comparative advantage, Heckscher-
Ohlin theory, Stolper-Samuelson theorem, Rybczynski Theorem, etc. from the economic
point of view. Next part of the course lays stress on economic analysis of international trade
policies which covers subsidy, tariff and non-tariff barriers as well as international economic
co-operations. The last part analyzes international monetary aspect of the topic. It is about
Foreign Exchange Rate and Foreign Exchange Market, the Countrys Balance of Payment
and Foreign Exchange Rate Regimes...
Prerequisite courses: BA117IU (Introduction to Micro Economics)
BA119IU (Introduction to Macro Economics)
BA192IU International Finance (R) 3 credits
This course covers a wide range of topics in international money and fnance from the
macroeconomic perspective. The focus is on international fnancial fows and the key relative
prices that drive them, exchange rates and interest rates. It also examines the relationship
between the real economy (output, employment and trade fows) and international fnance
(the balance of payment, capital fows and external debt). Currently topical issues, such as
global current account imbalances, the global recession, and the growing role of emerging
markets in world fnancial markets will be discussed.
Prerequisite courses: BA119IU (Introduction to Macroeconomics)
BA117IU (Introduction to Microeconomics)
BA134IU (Financial Institutions and Markets)
MA001IU (Calculus 1)
MA022IU (Calculus 2)
BA051IU - International Financial Management (R, E) 3 credits
This subject introduces and extends fnancial decision making in an international context.
It will introduce exchange rates into the equation, observe the impacts and investigate the
factors that might explain exchange rate movements. Additionally, it will consider strategies to
minimize the effects of exchange rates changes. It will also cover a range of issues pertaining
to the globalizations of capital markets, including international investment, multinational
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cost of capital, capital structure, and restructuring.
Prerequisite course: BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management.)

BA119IU - Introduction to Macro Economics (R) t 3 credits
The main goal of macroeconomics is to gain a better understanding of various broad economic
issues of a country, a region and the global economy as well as to evaluate the impacts
of macroeconomic policies on the domestic and global economy. Topics include economic
growth, cost of living, saving and investment, unemployment, infation, aggregate demand
and supply, fscal and monetary policies. Students are exposed to both macroeconomic theory
and contemporary macroeconomic issues. Students focus on how to develop economic tools
and to apply those tools to understanding contemporary issues.
BA117IU - Introduction to Micro Economics (R) 3 credits
Microeconomics is the introductory course in economics. The course is designed to teach
students the basic tools of microeconomic analysis. Microeconomics is the branch of
economics that deals with the interaction of households and frms in individual markets.
Topics include gain from trade, demand and supply analysis, elasticity, consumer choice,
production and cost, types of market structures. Students focus on analyzing how prices and
output levels are determined, what happens when governments intervene in markets, when
do markets fail, how do markets produce an effcient use of a societys scarce resources
and are market outcomes equitable.
BA118IU - Introduction to Psychology (E) 3 credits
Psychology principles and theories include methodology and brief analysis of major content
areas ranging from development, perception, and learning to motivation/emotion, personality,
and social processes.
BA197IU - Introduction to Sociology (E) 3 credits
This course provides a basic understanding of the nature of social sciences, introduces the
felds of sociology and its key themes, and facilitates the development of the awareness of the
language and methodology relating to the study of social sciences.
BA167IU - Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System (R) 3 credits
This course provides student with general knowledge, basic concepts, principles, main legal
branches that serve the foundation of Vietnamese legal system and. During the course students
will be also familiarized with legal language; engaged in critical thinking; and exposed to
legal reasoning and problem-solving skills in order to develop students ability to apply them
to real life situations.
This is a foundation course for all business students and is pre-requisite for other such as
Business law, International Business law, Franchising and etc.
BA198IU - Introduction to Hospitality Industry (R) 3 credits
This course will provide students with a history and development of the hospitality industry
with all its segments, while emphasizing its dynamic and ever changing nature. In addition,
it introduces the role and function of major hotel departments along with basic management
principles involved.
BA196IU Insurance and Risk Management (E) 3 credits
This course is a study of the risk management process, with an emphasis on insurance. The
course provides the learners with necessary knowledge on key concepts and terms used
specially in Insurance Industry and Risks Management. Learners will learn possible methods
and techniques used to deal with various kind of risk such as avoidance, retention, buying
insurance, etc. Policies including Life-Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance are
analyzed. Learners will gain deeply understanding on Life Insurance, Property and Casualty
Insurance, Health Insurance, Social Insurance, Property Insurance, Auto Insurance, etc.
The course also mentions the job a Risk Manager and his/her functions at the company,
which can pose a chance for some learners in choosing their career in future.
Prerequisite course: BA134IU (Financial Institutions and Markets)
BA080IU (Statistics for Business)
BA186IU - Investment Banking (R) 3 credits
This course will focus on the main functions of investment banks and their role in the
fnancial markets. Students will be introduced to the techniques and skills involved in market
making, equity and fxed income underwriting, proprietary trading, fnancial restructuring,
mergers and acquisitions advisory services, and venture capital investments. The fnancial,
operational and organizational aspects of investment banks are also analyzed. In addition,
the impediments to expanding investment banking activities in developing markets will be
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discussed.
Prerequisite courses: BA134IU (Financial Institution and Market)
BA054IU (Corporate Finance)
BA098IU Leadership (E) 3 credits
This course prepares students for leadership roles in the community and in their professions.
It will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and foundation to become an effective
leader. Students will develop an understanding of the components that make leadership
successful. Students will gain both the theoretical and practical skills necessary for success
in both their personal and professional lives. It is intended for students who are interested
in gaining a foundation in leadership studies and extended coursework in applied aspects of
Leadership.
BA022IU - Logistic and Supply Chain Management (R) 3 credits
This course discusses the characteristic elements of integrated business logistics and the
role and application of logistic principles to supply/demand/value chain management; and
presents the basic activities associated with logistics and supply chain management.
Prerequisite course: BA164IU (Production and Operations Management).
BA169IU - Management Information Systems (E) 3 credits
This course addresses the central role of information management (IM) and information
technology (IT) systems in enabling current business activities. To this end, the course
explores how a wide range of enterprise around the world employ information management
to operate, to manage and control, and to plan and innovate. The course focuses on real
business issues, analysis and problem solving, and out-of-the-box thinking in the creation of
value to the enterprise through the effective application of IM and IT
.Prerequisite course: BA120IU (Business Computing Skills)
BA010IU - Managerial Accounting (R) 3 credits
The study of managerial accounting is on the use of internal information and decision-
making. Students will gain an understanding of how managers use and analyze managerial
accounting information in planning, controlling and decision-making. Major topics include
managerial accounting terminology, job costing, process costing, cost behavior, cost analysis
budgeting, and variance analysis. Accounting for decentralized operations, capital budgeting
decisions, and ethical challenges in managerial accounting are also covered.
BA183IU - Marketing Channels (E) 3 credits
Marketing channel, also called channel management, is one of the four key components
of the marketing mix used by organizations to satisfy customer needs and optimize
performance. Distribution strategy and deployment are seen as key differentiators in the
increasingly competitive marketplace. Therefore, a solid working knowledge of marketing
channel development, structure, and operation is requisite for an overall understanding of
how marketing strategy is employed in the global economy.
BA035IU - Marketing Research (R) 3 credits
Marketing Research course is based on a proactive approach to the management of
marketing information and the application of that information to marketing decisions. At its
best, marketing research can provide students with valuable insights concerning markets,
customers, products, and business strategy. Done incorrectly, marketing research can provide
the decision maker with a false sense of validity and integrity, leading to misguided and
costly decisions.
As a marketer, students are required to evaluate the worth of marketing research information
when making decisions. In some instances students will collect information by themselves
and in other instances they will require professional marketing research services to collect the
data for them. Thus, it is necessary for learners to be able to distinguish good research from
bad research and to guide high- quality research efforts of others. This course teaches learners
how to evaluate research as well as how to do it. You will learn by doing - by applying what
you learn to practical situations.
Prerequisite courses: BA003IU (Principles of Marketing).
BA080IU (Statistics for Business).
BA142IU - Marketing Strategy (R) 3 credits
As a part of Marketing Management feld, the course of Marketing Strategies introduces to
students act of planning, organizing and implementing various strategies, covering product
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planning, branding, pricing, placing as well as integrated marketing communication plans.
Concepts of Holistic Marketing, Marketing philosophies, Mission, Vision, and Brand Equity
are described. Group Project assigned in the course helps learners acquires additional
knowledge on components of a marketing plan and how to implement it in the most effective
way.
BA204IU - Managing Package Tourism (E) 3 credits
The roles of major suppliers in the tourism industry in terms of their planning management
operation of tour operators, and destination research; design itineraries, calculate and set the
selling prices of tour packages.
Prerequisite course: BA199IU (Tourism Management)
BA222IU - Management Decisions and Dinancial Reporting (E) 3 credits
This unit introduces students to accounting for investments in entities that are controlled or
signifcantly infuenced by the investor. The frst part of the unit focuses on assessing whether
an investment should be consolidated, the process of consolidation, the preparation of
consolidated fnancial statements for corporate groups, including the treatment of goodwill,
intra-group transactions and non controlling interests. The second part of the unit focuses on
evaluating current issues in accounting regulation and practice, such as the using accounting
for fnancial instruments as a special case. This unit aims to further develop students written
communication skills and critical and analytic skills within the context of corporate group
activities.
BA155IU- Multicultural Management (E) 3 credits
The course explores culture and the elements of culture, Values and Attitudes, Manners
and Customs, Education, Religion. Culture Classifcation models. It analyzes the cultural
environment facing Business (cultural diversity), the role of culture in International
Management: Planning, Organizing, Staffng, Advertising, Marketing, Promotion, Branding,
Language factor, Manufacturing, Imports-Exports. In addition, it looks at international
aspects of human resources management, workplace diversity. Transferring of international
managers and local acceptance are also focus of the course. The course also provides the
students with knowledge on the role of Trans-cultural Managers as well as the cost of cultural
mismanagement
Prerequisite course: BA130IU (Organizational Behavior).
BA160IU - Negotiation and Relationship Management (E) 3 credits
First part of the course introduces roles and various types of negotiation such as: face-to-face
negotiation, negotiation through mails, emails, fax, telex, negotiation through telephones.
For each type, the course presents and analyzes principles, strategies, and techniques of the
effective negotiation process and professional relationship management. The course helps
students to learn how to use negotiation skills and knowledge to execute effective dispute
resolutions, and improve competence to manage professional relationship.
BA149IU New Product Planning (E) 3 credits
New Product Planning is the optional course for students who major in Marketing and
Management. It is to introduce students with situations where the company has to face with
decisions of whether they should develop new products at some point of time and how
they could implement that new product development. Moreover, this course helps students
understand basic and particular steps involved in the new product planning process. It is in
this course that the students will have chances to solve practical problems as well as apply
their creativity, critical thinking and decision-making ability into minor project, major project,
case studies and group games. Students are encouraged to use their available knowledge of
business management and marketing as well as other felds in this course. The course also
requires students to be creative, pro-active and cooperative at all times, either in lecture hours
or teamwork hours
Prerequisite course: BA003IU ( Principles of Marketing)
CH009UH Organic Chemistry (R) 3 credits
This course is designed for non-chemistry majors, as it is intended for students pursuing a
degree in biotechnology. The course is divided into two parts. The frst part covers the basic
fundamentals of general, organic chemistry and properties of organic compounds as needed
to understand the organic chemistry of living cells, analytical chemistry, physiology and
biochemistry. The second part focuses on organic chemistry of living cells, including the
chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids.
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BA130IU - Organizational Behavior (R) 3 credits
This course examines the theory and practice of how and why organization behaves the way
they do. The course analyses the factors that cause certain behavior within an organization
and presents conceptual frameworks for the analysis of how such behavior infuence decision
making and organization effectiveness. Key topics of study include: the dynamics of people
and organization, managing communication, social systems and organizational cultures,
motivation and reward systems, leadership and empowerment, attitudes and its effects,
interpersonal and group behavior, teams and team building, managing change, stress and
counseling...
BA158IU - Organizational Design and Change (E) 3 credits
Organizational design is a very important tool for organizing business processes and
developing organizational capabilities. The course focuses on developing an understanding
of the basics of organizational design, on how to utilize organizational design principles to
manage change, and on how to keep the design aligned with the needs of the frm and the
demands to which it must respond. The design and development effort includes study of
organizational structures, the basic work patterns of the organization, organizational cultures,
managerial roles, and the use of teams
Prerequisite course: BA130IU (Organizational Behavior).
BA138IU - Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis (R) 3 credits
Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis aims to familiarize students with conceptual
foundations of modern portfolio theory and portfolio management strategies; its application
to securities analysis, valuation and portfolio management. It focuses on applying pricing
models and other techniques in the valuation of securities; measuring the portfolio risk and
determining portfolio performance; constructing optimal portfolios; and taking applied
perspective on investment management for individual and institutional investors. The
learning experience will include: an introduction to modern portfolio theory, passive and
active portfolio management strategies, pricing models of fnancial instruments such as bonds
and stocks; evaluation of portfolio risk and return compared to the benchmarks; Capital Asset
Pricing Model (CAPM) and other issues in fnance.
Prerequisite course: BA016IU (Fundamental of Financial Management).
BA134IU (Financial Institution and Markets)
BA123IU - Principles of Management (R) 3 credits
This course presents a thorough and systematic coverage of management theory and practice.
It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to
managerial responsibility for effective and effcient achievement of goals. This course is
especially useful for those newly promoted to supervisory and managerial positions within
the private, or public sector.
BA003IU - Principles of Marketing (R) 3 credits
This course is an introduction to the feld of marketing. In this course, the students will start to
examine the most basic concepts in marketing customer needs, wants, and demand in order
to understand the marketplace. Next, main steps in designing a customer-driven marketing
strategy are also explored. This course specially focuses on constructing an integrated
marketing program that delivers superior value by using the marketing mix (the four Ps)
product/service design, pricing, distribution, and promotion. At last, other new contents
of modern marketing, such as customer relationship management and partner relationship
management are also briefy mentioned.
BA164IU - Production and Operations Management (R) 3 credits
The course introduces the concepts of operations management in a manufacturing and service
organization such as design of products/service, capacity management, location selection,
work process design and improvement, scheduling, inventory management and layout.
Students will understand why and how organizations organize their operations for effciency
and quality. The course provides the defnitions of operations management terms, tools and
techniques for analyzing operational issues and making appropriate decisions on operations.
Prior courses: BA168IU (Quantitative Methods for Business)
BA023IU - Project Management (R) 3 credits
While operations management is more on managing continuous and repetitive processes,
project management focuses on planning and implementation of a work to create a unique
product or service with a fnite end date and constrained budget. The course introduces
the fundamental concepts of planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and auditing
a project which may be for product development, infrastructure, company reorganizing,
investment, production capacity expansion, etc. The course provides with insights into
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human behavior, knowledge of organizational issues and skills with quantitative methods
for successful project management, discussing issues relating to all stages of the project life
cycle from initiation to termination, and views from either technical or people management
perspectives.
Prior courses: BA123IU (Principles of Management)
BA221IU - Personal Finance (E) 3 credits
This unit aims to familiarize students with preparing a comprehensive fnancial plan for
an individual client. Technical skills and knowledge required in areas such as investments,
insurance, estate planning, mathematical analysis, employment benefts and income tax will
be covered. This unit will guide students to provide comprehensive service and create an
optimum client-practitioner relationship. Students who wish to learn about fnancial planning
fundamentals for themselves can also beneft from this course.
BA018IU - Quality Management (R) 3 credits
This course introduces the principles of quality management, with emphasis on cross
functional problem solving; providing a basic understanding of the philosophy, conceptual
frameworks and the tools of the Total Quality Management.
Prerequisite course: BA164IU (Production and Operations Management)
BA168IU - Quantitative Methods for Business (R) 3 credits
This course introduces a number of quantitative techniques required in the formulation and
analysis of problems in Business Decision Making. It covers a selection of topics from the
following: the theory of games, decision analysis, risk and uncertainty, linear programming,
goal programming, multi-criteria decision making, AHP the analytical hierarchical process,
project management, critical path analysis and PERT, networks, queuing and simulation.
One half of the topics are set in a stochastic framework, involving probability and chance,
and the remainder are deterministic with given parameters and no chance elements.
Prerequisite courses: BA080IU (Statistics for Business)
MA022IU (Calculus 2).
BA191IU - Quantitative Methods for Finance (R) 3 credits
This course introduces quantitative concepts and techniques required in the study of modern
Finance. It initially considers the evaluation of the mean return and risk for contingent claims
and the pricing of bonds via continuous compounding. The Binomial model is used to solve
problems and then to introduce the ideas of Brownian Motion; and the lognormal distribution
is developed. Examples are used to illustrate the central idea of arbitrage in the pricing of
derivatives and the arbitrage theorem is explained. Geometric Brownian Motion is presented
as a more realistic stochastic model for share price movements and the Black-Scholes formula
for the pricing of call options is used to calculate actual prices. Delta hedging and sensitivity
analysis via the Greeks is also considered.
Prerequisite courses: BA080IU (Statistics for Business)
BA146IU - Retail Management (E) 3 credits
Retail Management emphasizes how retail industry organizations design a well-structured,
systematic of strategic planning in retail category management. The purpose of this course
is to prepare students for the challenges related to global retailing management activities.
The course focuses on providing students with a basic theoretical foundation but will also
balancing the theory with practical application one will be need to know in retail management.
Key topics of study include: building relationships and strategic planning in retailing
institutions, consumer behavior and information gathering, brand management and category
management, retail operations performance management such as fnancial and operational,
and merchandising and pricing strategy. Students majoring in Marketing may go on to take this
course after completing Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisite course: BA003IU (Principles of Marketing).
BA200IU - Restaurant Management (R) 3 credits
Identifes the crucial elements involved in the successful operation of a restaurant and how they
interrelate. Students are taken through the process of creating a concept, developing a menu,
budgeting and controlling costs, staffng the restaurant, purchasing food and equipment, bar
and beverage management, daily operations and developing marketing plan. Includes online
virtual feld trips
Prerequisite course: BA198IU (Introduction to Hospitality Industry).
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BA212IU - Resort Management (E) 3 credits
This course provides an overview of resort management and operations. The scope of these
industries will be discussed along with the principles of successful marketing, management,
and development of a resort. This course will introduce students to the operations of modern
day resorts, including ski, golf, and gaming resorts. This will include a review of the history
of the growth of resorts in the United States, expansion of resorts worldwide, and their
operations and characteristics. Students will gain exposure to the wide range and high level
of services and activities expected by resort guests and offered by todays resorts.
BA032IU - Sales Management (E) 3 credits
Sales Management focuses on professional selling skills, strategic planning and leadership
management at sales function. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the
exciting challenges related to leading sales organizations in todays hyper-competitive
global economy. The course emphasizes how frms manage their selling functions due to
the impact of increased global competition, knowledge management technology, greater
cultural diversity, and the importance of ethical responsibilities. Key topics of study include:
coverage of culture and the global sales environment, analyzing customer and markets, the
management of sales forces structure, coverage of sales leadership and ethics.
BA162IU - Strategy Formulation and Implementation (R) 3 credits
This course concentrates on modern analytical and management approaches to build successful
long term objectives and strategies consistent with company vision and mission. It introduces
innovative and strategic alignment techniques to meet external socio-economic, industry
and competitive challenges and opportunities. It provides students with sound theoretical
and pragmatic approaches that will guide them in the formulation and implementation of
corporate, business, and functional strategies.
Prerequisite course: BA115IU (Introduction to Business Administration)
BA194IU - Strategies for Financial Institutions (R) 3 credits
This is a recapitulation course for Finance and Banking students. Students will play the
role of a CEO, CFO or Senior Strategy Advisor to a CEO of large Corporation or Financial
Institutions. Students will learn to formulate and to implement strategies based on vision,
mission, long term objectives, and in depth analysis and forecast of changes in the socio-
economic environment. The company Strategic Plan would be supported by detailed long
term Financial Plan.
Prerequisite course: BA123IU (Principles of Management)
BA080IU Statistics for Business (R) 3 credits
This course introduces the basic concepts and procedures used in Business Statistical
Analysis. It includes: descriptive statistics and presentation of data, the rules of probability,
discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions,
classical confdence intervals, hypothesis testing, the analysis of variance, simple and
multiple regression. These basic topics will be useful in the writing of the fnal years thesis,
the subject of which usually involves the statistical formulation of a problem, the collection
and manipulation of data, basic statistical analysis and estimation of parameters.
Prior courses: MA001IU (Calculus1)
BA207IU - Safety, Sanitation and Security (E) 3 credits
This course provides practical experience with the basic principles of safety, sanitation and
security in food service industry. Emphasis is placed on personal hygiene habits, safety
regulations and food handling practices (H.A.C.C.P) that protect the health of the consumer.
Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate appropriate safety and sanitation
practices required in the food service industry. In addition, this course also teaches students
the safety and security processes and procedures required by the hospital. Areas covered will
include infection control, blood born pathogens, safety, confdentiality and patient rights,
emergency procedures, equipment operation and basic computer training.
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BA087IU Taxation (E) 3 credits
This course covers the fundamental knowledge of the principles and major technical areas
of taxation, as they affect the activities of individuals and businesses. The course focuses on
the knowledge and understanding of Vietnamese tax system and equips students with skills
in the application of its rules to practical cases. This knowledge is applied in the calculation
of tax liabilities and the identifcation of basic tax-saving measures for some separate taxes
including personal income tax, corporate income tax, foreign contractor tax, and value added
tax.
Prerequisite courses: BA184IU (Financial Accounting).
BA010IU (Managerial Accounting)
BA119IU (Introduction to Macroeconomics)
BA117IU (Introduction to Microeconomics)
BA199IU - Tourism Management (R) 3 credits
This course will be an in-depth examination of the past, present and future trends and issues
in many of these sectors with special emphasis on the planning, marketing and management
functions. Some of the leading corporations will be examined in the forms of case studies so
that you can gain an appreciation of the competitive environment in which these companies
exist. This course is designed as an overview of the hospitality and tourism industry. Its
intent to describe many of the planning, marketing and management functions of hospitality
enterprises so as to provide you a clearer picture of the career opportunities available.
Prerequisite courses: BA198IU (Introduction to Hospitality Industry)
BA203IU - Tourism Guide (E) 3 credits
Preparation for qualifed tour guides in destination, an overview of essential knowledge
about destination such as geography, cuisine, art and society, religion, ticketing, tour safety,
and other such issues; participating in a feld study.
Prerequisite courses: BA198IU (Introduction to Hospitality Industry)
BA199IU (Tourism Management)
PE010IU - Vietnamese History and Culture (E) 3 credits
Providing the students with basic understanding of the Vietnamese history and culture
from historical perspectives, encourage a positive attitude towards Vietnamese Studies as a
regional studies, to build up the students confdence in independent research on Vietnamese
history and culture and culture as well as to raise their historical, socio cultural awareness.
PE007IU - World Economic Geography (E) 3 credits
Course provides various dimensions of the world economy geography (WEG) in the age of
globalization. In a world, the trend of global trade is increasingly vital, WEG is an imperative
for all who wish to know what is happening to their global economy. Course gives the very
basic concepts and terms in studying economic geography. In economic aspects, it concerns:
the varied ways of people earning, the patterns of human activities to produce, the distributed
and consumed good and services, and the geographic framework of world trade and business.
The lectures will have an emphasis on geographic changes in the world economy. We will
examine the geographic organization of economic activity around the world at different
geographical scales (global, regional and local) as well as the relationship between geographic
conditions and economic development in different states. Course requires critical thinking on
current economic and social problems from a geographic perspective.
BA220IU - Working Capital Management (E) 3 credits
This course is designed as a high level undergraduate fnance course and is built on the
principles of the course Financial Management (BA016IU). It introduces the management
of short-term or current account of the frm to optimize the risk/return profle, and covers in-
depth the concepts and techniques of managing account receivables, inventories and corporate
cash, forecasting and planning short-term investment and fnancing, and application of NPV
concepts to various aspect of corporate working capital functions.
Note
R: Required course
E: Elective course
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FACULTY
1. BOARD OF THE RECTOR
H Thanh Phong, Associate Professor
Rector of International University, Lecturer
Degree: Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering & Management,
Program of Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (1997); Master
of Engineering in Industrial Engineering & Management, Program
of Asia, Institute of Technology, Thailand (1994); Bachelor of
Engineering, University of Technology, HCMC, Vietnam (1982)
Teaching: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Statistics for Business,
Quality Management, Quantitative Methods for Business, Critical
Thinking
Research Interest: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Multiple Criteria Decision
Making (MCDM) in Industry, Stochastic Processes in Industry, Project
Management, Production Management, Multiple Criteria Optimization
Techniques, Simulation Modeling in Manufacturing Systems, Business
Simulation for Re-engineering, Optimization-simulation Integration,
Decision Support System and Expert System for Industrial Application
and Management Application, Quantitative Method for Management.
Email: htphong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Trn Tin Khoa, MBA
Vice rector of International University, Lecturer
Degree: Doctoral candidate, University of Western Sydney, Australia; MBA,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Teaching: Business Computing Skills, Interactive Marketing, Managerial
Information System
Research Interest: Brand Management, Relationship Marketing, Network Marketing
Email: ttkhoa@hcmiu.edu.vn
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
H Nht Quang, PhD
Dean of School of Business International University
Degree: PhD in Economics, Vietnam (2010); Master of Art in Economic
Development, ISS, Holland, (2000); BA, Moscow State Management
Academy, Russia (1992)
Teaching: Micro Economics, Macro Economics, International Trade, Business
Communication, Marketing
Research Interest: Economic development, Marketing, Macroeconomic issue,
Email: hnquang@hcmiu.edu.vn
Phan Triu Anh, PhD
Degree: PhD of Management, Brunel University UK (2008); MBA, AIT, Thailand
(1999)
Teaching: International Business Management, Project Management, Human
Resource Management, Principles of Management.
Research Interest: Application of Information Technology to Business
Management, Cultural Values in Management, Management of
Small Businesses, Training and Business Performance
Email: ptanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Phng Anh, PhD
Degree: PhD of Applied Mathematics at Toulouse University (2000), Master
of Applied Mathematics at Toulouse University, 1997
Teaching: Business Statistics, Econometrics with Financial Application
Research Interest: Econometrics with Financial and Economic Applications;
Quantitative Methods in Finance; Optimal Control and Applications
in Finance; Risk Management
Email: npanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Hng Anh, MBA
Degree: MBA, Asia Institute of Technology, Thailand (2003)
Teaching: Accounting, Auditing, Import Export Management Research
Interest: Entrepreneurship, Tax, Auditing
Email: nhanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Dng Thy Trm Anh, MSc.
Degree: MSc in Global Financial Management, Northumbria University,
UK; BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, Northumbria University,
UK.
Teaching: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Corporate Finance,
Corporate Governance.
Research Interest: Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Transparency of
Corporate disclosure, Insider trading and Information asymmetry.
Email: dttanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Th Hng n, MBA
Degree: MBA, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC); Bachelor of
Commerce, RMIT University.
Teaching: Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Business Administration,
Import- Export Management
Research Interest: Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business
Email: nthan@hcmiu.edu.vn
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Nguyn Th Hng Giang, MBA
Degree: Master of Marketing, Monash University, Australia (2010)
Teaching: Principles of Marketing, New Product Planning
Research Interest: Marketing
Email: giangnth@hcmiu.edu.vn
Phm Hng Hoa, DBA
Degree: DBA, Victoria University, Melbourne (2011); MBA, RMIT
University, Melbourne (2004); Master of Marketing, Central
Queensland University, Melbourne (2002)
Teaching: Sales Management, Customer Service Management
Email: pthhoa@hcmiu.edu.vn
V Tng Hun, LLM
Degree: Master of Business Law at Monash University; Bachelor of Business
at Monash University.
Teaching: Business Law, Business Communication
Research Interest: Practices in International Trade, International Transport, Marine
Insurance, International Law & Policy, International Business &
Management.
Email: vthuan@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Hu Khoa, M.As
Degree: M.A. in Management and Leadership, Webster University, Missouri,
U.S.A. (2008); M.A. in International Business, Webster University,
Missouri, U.S.A (2007); B.S. in Management, Webster University,
Missouri (2005)
Teaching: Organizational Behavior, Business Communication
Research Interest: International Business Management, Cross-cultural Management,
Hospitality Management.
Email: nhdkhoa@hcmiu.edu.vn
Mai Ngc Khng, PhD
Degree: PhD. Degree in Development Management at School of Public
Administration, National Institute of Development Administration
(NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand (2011); MSc. Degree in Leisure,
Tourism & Environment, World Leisure International Centres of
Excellence (WICE), Wageningen University Research Center, the
Netherland (2004); Bachelor of Art in Hospitality Management,
School of Tourism Management, Van Lang University (2001)
Teaching: Organizational Behavior
Research Interest: Inter-Organization Relationship (IOR), Tourism & Hospitality,
Business Ethics.
Email: mnkhuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Qunh Mai, PhD
Degree: PhD of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Fribourg,
Switzerland (2006); MBA, Asia Institute of Technology, Thailand
(1996); Bachelor of Engineering, HCMC University of Technology,
Vietnam (1993)
Teaching: Production and Operation Management, Just-In-Time and Lean
Manufacturing, Management of Technology, Technology Transfer,
Economics, Business Economics, Marketing Research Research
Interest: Technology capability assessment, Project Management,
Competitive Advantage Products, Technology Transfer, National
Innovation System, Service Quality Management, Operations
Management, Market Research
Email: nqmai@hcmiu.edu.vn
Hong Thnh Nhn, MBA
Degree: MBA, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia (2007); Bachelor of
Computer Science, International Assumption University, Bangkok,
Thailand (2004)
Teaching: Accounting
Research Interest: Real Estate, Equity Market
Email: htnhon@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Th Nam, MBA
Degree: Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) The University of Adelaide,
Australia (2007); Bachelor of Finance and Banking at Ho Chi Minh
City Banking University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Teaching: Financial Accounting
Research Interest: Financial.
Email: ntnam@hcmiu.edu.vn
L Hng Nhung, MBA
Degree: Master of Finance and Banking, Monash University, Australia
(2008); Bachelor of Finance, University of Economics (2002)
Teaching: Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, Fundamental of Financial
Management
Research Interest: Optimal Portfolios, Corporate Finance and Derivatives
Email: lhnhung@hcmiu.edu.vn
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Hong Th nh Ngc, MBA
Degrees: Master of Accounting and Finance, University of Adelaide, Australia
(2010); Bachelor of MIS, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam (2004)
Teaching: Principles of Accounting, Financial Accounting
Research Interest: Financial Markets and Institutions, Investment Analysis and
Performance, Derivatives
Email: htangoc@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Vn Phng, PhD
Degree: PhD in Economics at University at Buffalo, the State University
of New York (2011); Master of Art in Economics at University at
Buffalo (2006); Master of Art in Economics Development from
Vietnam Netherlands Program (1996); Bachelor of Art in accounting
at Ho Chi Minh Economic University, Vietnam (1993).
Teaching: Introduction to Microeconomics, Financial Management,
Introduction to Macroeconomics, Corporate Finance, International
Economics.
Research Interest: Economic development, Financial Development and Economic
Growth.
Email: nvphuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
L H Phng, MSc
Degree: MSc. Accounting, Auditing and Analysis (Stockholm University,
Sweden); BA Accounting and Auditing (University of Economics
Ho Chi Minh City).
Teaching: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing
Research Interest: Fair value accounting, corporate governance, auditing, and other
accounting and auditing related areas.
Email: lhphuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Kim Thn, PhD
Degree: PhD in Economics of University of Lausanne, Switzerland (1974);
MBA in Finance of University of Houston, USA (1984)
Teaching: Finance Strategy, International Trade
Research Interest: VN rural Economy, Corporate responsibility, Micro Financing
Email: nkthan@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Kim Thu, PhD
Degree: PhD of Economics, Ritsumeikan University, Japan (2009); MBA,
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, USA (2003);
Bachelor of Economics, Foreign Trade University (1999)
Teaching: Corporate Finance, International Business Management, Finance,
Economics
Research Interest: Economics, Finance
Email: nkthu@hcmiu.edu.vn
T Du Thng, LLM
Degree: LLM, Newcastle University (2000)
Teaching: Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System, Business Law,
Franchising
Research Interest: Law
Email: tdthuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Cnh Tin, MBA
Degree: Master of International Economics and Finance, University of
Queensland, Australia (2006); Bachelor of Economics, University
of Banking (2003)
Teaching: Accounting and Finance
Research Interest: Asset Pricing, Corporate Governance
Email: nctien@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Th Thy Trang, MBA
Degree: MBA at Devry University: Keller Graduate School of Management,
Chicago, USA (2010); Bachelor of Science in Business Management
at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, USA (2008)
Teaching: Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting
Research Interest: Finance and Accounting
Email: trangntt@hcmiu.edu.vn
Phm Th Thu Tr, PhD
Degree: PhD in Economics, University of Groningen, the Netherlands,
(2006); Master of Finance, University of Groningen, the Netherlands,
(2000); Bachelor of Economics, Cantho University, Vietnam (1995)
Teaching: Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics
Research Interest: Economics Growth, Microeconomics of Development,
Microfnance, Credit Markets in Developing Countries
Email: ptttra@hcmiu.edu.vn
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L nh Minh Tr, MBA
Degree: Master of Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
(2009); MBA, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia (2010)
Teaching: Marketing
Research Interest: Strategic Management, Business Environment
Email: ldmtri@hcmiu.edu.vn
L Vinh Trin, PhD
Degree: PhD in International Business and Corporate Governance,
Loughborough University Business School, UK; MBA University of
Texas at El Paso, USA.
Teaching: Fundamental of Financial Management, Corporate Finance,
International Business Management, Business Ethics..
Research interest: Financial Markets and Institutions; Corporate Governance.
Email: lvtrien@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Minh Tun, MBA
Degree: DBA of California Southern University, USA (2007); MBA
of Polytechnic University, HCMC, Vietnam (2002); Master of
Technology of Tasmania University, Australia (1996); Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering of University of Technology, Da Nang,
Vietnam (1986)
Teaching: Statistics, Principles of Management, Entrepreneurship
Research Interest: Quality Management, Dictionary of Competencies, Human Resource
Management, Real Estate Market
Email: nmtuan@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Nh Tung, MBA
Degrees: MBA, Brandeis University, USA; BA, University of Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam
Teaching: Operations Management, Project Management
Research Interests: Strategic Management, Operations Management, Social
Entrepreneurship, Sustainability
Email: nntung@hcmiu.edu.vn
L Phng Tho, MBA
Degree: MBA California State University, Fullerton, CA, US major in
Finance (2011); Bachelor of Economics at Banking University of Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2003).
Teaching: Financial Accounting
Research Interests: Financial
Email: lpthao@hcmiu.edu.vn
H Th Bch Vn, PhD
Degree: PhD of Applied Economics of Autonomous University of Madrid,
Spain (2005); MBA of Management of Technology of Asia Institute
of Technology, Thailand (1993); Bachelor of Economics and
Economic Mathematics of National Economics University, Hanoi,
Vietnam (1986)
Teaching: Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research,
Principles of Management
Research Interest: Consumer Research, Market Research, Industry Research, Local
Economic Development
Email: htbvan@hcmiu.edu.vn
3. SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Hong Tun Anh, PhD
Degree: PhD. In Electrical Engineering, University of Tasmania, Australia
(2003); BA (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, University of Tasmania,
Australia (1998)
Teaching: Signals & Systems, DSP, DSP Design, Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Image and Video Processing, Artifcial Intelligent,
Wavelet Transform, Speech Processing
Email: htanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Tun c, PhD
Degree: PhD in Signal Processing and Telecommunications, University of
Rennes 1, France (2009); MSc in Electronic and Communications
System, University Paris 6, France (2005); Eng.in Electronic and
Telecommunications, HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam
(2004)
Teaching: Business Computing Skills, Computer and Communication Networks
Research Interest: Telephone Mobile Networks, Signal Processing for
Telecommunications
Email: ntduc@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn Qu H, MSc
Degree: MSc in Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, USA (2009); BS in Mathematics, Hanoi University of
Education, Vietnam (2005)
Teaching: Business Computing Skills, Introduction to Computers for
Enginners
Research Interest: Theoretical Aspects of communications and signal processing
Email: nqha@hcmiu.edu.vn
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Kiu Trung Lim, M.Sc
Degree: MSc. In Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology,
USA (2007); BS in Electrical Engineering, HCMC University of
Technology, Vietnam (2001)
Teaching: Wireless Communications Systems, Computer and Communications
Networks, Signals and Systems, Information System Management,
Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Aspects of image processing (emission tomography), wireless
communications and signal processing
Email: ktliem@hcmiu.edu.vn
o Th Phng, M.Eng
Degree: ME in Mechatronics, Asian Institute of Technology (2007); BE in
Electronics, Can Tho University, Vietnam (2002)
Teaching: Computer Architecture and Assembly Language, Programming for
Engineers, Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Digital image processing
Email: dtphuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn nh Uyn, PhD
Degree: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Catholic University of America,
USA (2001)
Teaching: Business Computing Skills, Introduction to Electrical Engineering,
Digital Logic Design
Research Interest: Electromagnetic Modeling, Numerical Methods
Email: nduyen@hcmiu.edu.vn
4. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Nguyn c Cng, PhD
Degree: PhD of Computer, Cardiff University, Wales England (2004);
Bachelor of Electronics, University of Technology (1992)
Teaching: Management Information System
Research Interest: Software Architecture, Machine learning, Data Mining
Email: ndcuong@hcmiu.edu.vn
Trn Mnh H, PhD
Degree: PhD in Computer Sciences, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany
(2009); MSc in Advanced Computer Science, University of
Birmingham, United Kingdom (2004); BEng in Information
Technology, HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam (1999)
Teaching: Management Information System, Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Network Management, Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing,
Semantics Search and Peer Peer Technology
Email: tmha@hcmiu.edu.vn
Phm Vn Hu, PhD
Degree: PhD, TelecomPariTech, Paris, France (2009); Master, IFI, Hanoi,
Vietnam (2004)
Teaching: Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Network Security, Cloud Computing
Email: pvhau@hcmiu.edu.vn
V Duy Khi, MSc
Degree: MSc. Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (2007)
Teaching: Business Computing Skills
Research Interest: Computer Science
Email: vdkhoi@hcmiu.edu.vn
5. SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Hong L Sn, PhD
Degree: PhD, Chemistry, Innsbruck University, Austria (1996); Bachelor,
University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1989)
Teaching: Organic Chemistry
Research Interest: Pharmacokinetics, Biological Material, Environment
Email: hlson@hcmiu.edu.vn

6. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Bruce Kreutzer, PhD
Degree: PhD in Higher Education, George State University (1998); MA in
Education, Princeton Seminary (1982)
Employment: Assistant Professor of Education, Luther Rice University.
Teaching: Leadership, Business Communication
Email: kreutzerbruce@gmail.com
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7. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Nguyn Hng Linh, PhD
Degree: PhD, Paul University, France (2006); MA, University of Science,
HCMC, Vietnam (2005)
Teaching: Quantitative Methods for Business
Research Interest: Mathematical Programming, Convex Analysis a Generalized
Convexity, Nonsmooth Analysis, Variational Inequality and
Equilibrium Problems
Email: nhlinh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Lu Vn Thnh, MA
Degree: MA in Industrial Management at KUL, Belgium
Teaching: Quantitative Methods for Business
Research Interest: Logitics & Supply Chain Management, Production, Quality &
Environments
Email: lvthanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
8. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Mai c Thnh, Associates Prof.
Degree: PhD in Mathematics, Paris (2000); MA in Mathematics, Paris
(2003)
Teaching: Calculus 1, Calculus 2
Research Interest: Mathematics
Email: mdthanh@hcmiu.edu.vn
Nguyn nh, Associates Prof.
Degree: PhD in Mathematics, Mathematics Institute (2004); MA in
Mathematics, Utrecht University, Holland
Teaching: Calculus 1, Calculus 2
Research Interest: Mathematics
Email: ndinh@hcmiu.edu.vn
VISITING LECTURER
Albert Low, MA
Degree: MA, George Washington University, USA
Employment: General Director in My Duc Ceramics Company
Teaching at IU: Organization Behavior
Research Interest: Androgogy & Human Development
Email: albertlow@myduc.com
Ann E. Ericson, Associate Prof.
Degree: PhD in Business Administration, Marketing, University of Iowa, Iowa
city (2000); MA in Finance, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
(1985)
Employment: Associate Professor at Augustana College, Department of Business,
Rock Island, Illinois
Teaching at IU: Accounting, Finance
Research Interest: Marketing, Accounting and Finance felds.
Email: baericsion@augustana.edu
Trng Th Lan Anh, PhD
Degree: PhD in International Business, AIT, Thailand (2009); MBA, AIT,
Thailand (2000)
Employment: Lecturer at HCMC University of Technology, Vietnam
Teaching at IU: Organizational Behavior
Email: ttlanh@sim.hcmut.edu.vn
Barbara Paker, Prof.
Degree: PhD in Management, University Colorado at Boulder.
Employment: Professor of Management at Seattle University, USA
Teaching at IU: Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Email: parker@seattleu.edu
H Th Thanh Bnh, LLM
Degree: LLM, Monash University, Victory, Australia.
Employment: Lecturer in Business Law at HCMC University of Law
Teaching at IU: Business Law
Research Interest: Law
Email: binhmiu@yahoo.com
Trng Th Kim Chuyn, PhD
Degree: PhD, Saint Petersburg University (Russia) (1992)
Employment: Vice Rector of Social Sciences and Humanities in HCMC.
Teaching at IU: Introduction to Sociology
Email: kchuyen@yahoo.com
Chris Chanh Hung Quach, DBA
Degree: DBA, Santa Ana, California, USA (2007)
Employment: Chairman of 3A Pharmaceutical Company
Teaching at IU: Money and Banking, Developing Marketing Strategy
Research Interest: Marketing, International Business, Accounting and Finance felds.
Email: cquach@3arpharma.com
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Charles Leonard Wilson, PhD
Degree: PhD of Business Administration, American University, Maui,
Hawaii, USA (2003); MBA, Maryhurst University, Oregon, USA
(1997)
Employment: Working at Crossroads Management Consulting Co, Ltd
Teaching at IU: Critical thinking, Economics, International Trade, Organizational
Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management,
Marketing.
Research Interest: International Marketing, Business Management, Strategic Planning.
Email: drchuck.wilson@gmail.com
V Th Dng, PhD
Degree: PhD in Business Administration, Marketing, Old Dominion
University, VA, USA (2007); MBA, Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand (1999)
Employment: Associate Dean of School of Industrial Management, HCMC
University of Technology, Vietnam
Teaching at IU: B2B Marketing, International Marketing
Research Interest: Marketing feld
Email: vuthedung_1999@yahoo.com
Phan L Hng, PhD
Degree: PhD in Business Administration, Washington International
University, Vietnam; MBA, HCM Open University, Vietnam
Employment: Senior Manager of the Corporate Services at CB Richar Elllis
(Vietnam) Co, Ltd.
Teaching at IU: Business Communication
Email: hang.phan@cbre.com
L Nguyn Hu, Associate Professor PhD
Degree: PhD in Marketing and International Business, University of Western
Sydney, Australia (2005); MA in Marketing, University of Western
Sydney, Australia (1998)
Employment: Dean, School of Industrial Management HCMC University of
Technology, Vietnam
Teaching at IU: Business Research Methods
Research Interest: Marketing and International Business felds.
Email: lnhau@sim.hcmut.edu.vn
Nguyn Thu Hin, PhD
Degree: PhD in Finance, Old Dominion University, VA, USA (2007); MBA,
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (1999)
Employment: Associate Dean, School of Industrial Management HCMC
University of Technology, Vietnam
Teaching at IU: Fundamental of Financial Management, International Financial
Management.
Research Interest: Finance
Email: nthuhien2009@yahoo.com
L Trng Hiu, MBA
Degree: MBA, University of Wisconsin - Madison (2005)
Employment: Deputy Manager Investment management& Intl Cooperation in
SAIGON HI - TECH PARK
Teaching at IU: Marketing Research
Email: hieult@shtpvn.org
Nguyn Trng Hai, Associate Prof.
Degree: PhD in Development Economics Joint Program between the
University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Institute of Social Studies
in the Netherlands (2002); MA in Development Economics Joint
Program between the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and
Institute of Social Studies in the Netherlands (1997)
Employment: Dean of Development Economics Faculty, University of Economics,
HCMC
Teaching at IU: Macroeconomics
Research Interest: Economics
Email: hoaint@fetp.vnn.vn
Bi Th Thy Hng, MA
Degree: MA in Socio Cultural Anthropology, Cornell University, Ithaca,
New York, USA (2008)
Employment: University of Social Science and Humanities
Teaching at IU: Introduction to Sociology
Email: hongbui99@gmail.com
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L Xun Hy, Associate Prof.
Degree: Post Doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, George Washington
University, Washington, DC (1999); PhD in Psychology, Washington
University, St. Louis, Missouri
(1986); MA in Psychology, Washington University, St. Louis,
Missouri (1984)
Employment: Associate Director of Psychology, Seattle University, USA
Teaching at IU: Introduction to Psychology
Email: hyl@seattleu.edu
L Thnh Long, PhD
Degree: PhD in Economics, Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Australia (2001); MBA,
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand
Employment: Vice Director of Department of International Relations Vietnam
National University - HCMC
Teaching at IU: Principles of Marketing.
Email: ltlong@vnuhcm.edu.vn
Ioan. D. Marinescu, Prof.
Degree: PhD, Kansas State University, 2005; MA, California, Berkeley, 1983
Employment: Professor in Toledo University, USA
Teaching at IU: Entrepreneurship
Email: IMarine@UTNet.UToledo.edu
Peter Raven, Prof.
Degree: PhD, Business Administration, Washington State University; MS,
University of California, Davis
Employment: Professor, Director, International Business Program, Seattle
University, USA
Teaching at IU: International Marketing
Email: pvraven@seatlleu.edu
Nguyn V Quang, MBA
Degree: MBA, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand
(2000)
Employment: School of Industrial Management, HCMC University of Technology,
Vietnam
Teaching at IU: Management Information System
Email: quang.sim@gmail.com
L V Qun, Associate Prof.
Degree: PhD in Economics, Claremont Graduate University (2000); MA in
Economics, University of San Francisco (1996)
Employment: Associate Director of Institute of Human Development Associate
Professor of Alberts School of Business and Economics at Seattle
University
Teaching at IU: International Economics
Research Interest: Developing economics, International Economics, and Institutional
Economics
Email: lequ@seattleu.edu
V Th Qy, PhD
Degree: PhD in Economics, University of Economics, HCMC VN(2002);
MBA, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (1995)
Employment: Senior faculty of Business Administration Department in University
of Economics
Teaching at IU: Finance and Accounting
Research Interest: Finance and Accounting
Email: quy@ueh.edu.vn
Robert Connolly, MBA
Degree: MBA, USA (1994)
Employment: Working at Crossroads Management Consulting Co, Ltd
Teaching at IU: Risk Management, Portfolio, Franchising.
Research Interest: Project Management, Financial Modeling, Business Unit Reviews
and Budgeting, Consulting, International Business, Market
Development.
Email: BobinVN@gmail.com
Nguyn Trung Thng
Degree: MBA, School of Industrial Management, HCMUT
Employment: CEO in MASSO Group, HCMC, Vietnam
Teaching at IU: Brand Management
Email: thangnt@massogroup.com
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Lu Trng Tun, PhD
Degree: PhD in Business Administration, Asian Institute of Technology,
Bangkok, Thailand (2011); PhD in Language, Social Science
Institution of Southern Reason (2007); MA, Victoria University
(2004)
Employment: Liven Agrichem Company
Teaching at IU: Business Ethics, Introduction to Sociology
Email: luutrongtuan@hcm.fpt.vn
Nguyn c Tr, PhD
Degree: PhD in Strategic Management, Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore (2000); MBA, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok,
Thailand (1995)
Employment: University of Economics.
Teaching at IU: E Commerce, Interactive Marketing
Email: tri@triduc.net
Cheah Kuan Yean, MBA
Degree: MBA, RMIT Vietnam (2005)
Employment: Head of Business & Hospitality Faculty of PSB College
Teaching at IU: Consumer Behavior, PR Advertising.
Research Interest: Marketing, International Business
Email: kuanyean@cetanapsb.edu.vn
DEGREE CHECKLIST
IU PROGRAM
1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM: 138 credits
No. Code Course Name Credits
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade
A. CERTIFICATE
1
- TOEFL pBT
- Or TOEFL iBT
- Or IELTS
2 Military training
3 High School Graduation
4 PT001IU Physical Training 1 (TD 1)
5 PT002IU Physical Training 2 (TD 2)
B. ENGLISH : 8 credits
1 EN059IU
5
2 EN058IU
6
3 EN057IU
5
4 EN056IU
6
5 EN063IU
5
6 EN062IU
6
7 EN061IU
5
8 EN060IU
6
12 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
C. POLITICAL COURSE: 10 credits
1 PE011IU Principles of Marxism 5
112 113
3 PE013IU
Revolutionary Lines of Vietnamese
Communist Party
3
D. CORE COURSE: 87 credits
2 MA022IU Calculus 2 4 MA001IU
3 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
4 BA115IU
Administration
3
5 BA117IU Introduction to Micro Economics 3
6 BA119IU Introduction to Macro Economics 3
9 BA184IU Financial Accounting 4
MA001IU
MA022IU
12 BA167IU
Introduction to Vietnamese Legal
System
3
13 BA068IU International Economics 3
BA117IU
BA119IU
14 BA016IU
Management
3 BA184IU
15
BA168IU Quantitative Methods for Business 3
BA080IU
MA001IU
MA022IU
16 BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3
17 BA081IU Business Law 3 BA167IU
18 BA162IU
Implementation
3 BA115IU
20 BA164IU
Management
3 BA168IU
21
3 BA169IU Management Information Systems BA120IU
BA027IU E-commerce
22 BA006IU Business Communication 3
23 BA161IU Business Research Methods 3 BA080IU
24 BA153IU Internship 3
25 BA170IU Thesis 12
E. ELECTIVE CORE COURSE: 09 credits
1
3 BA118IU Introduction to Psychology
BA197IU Introduction to Sociology
2
3 PE010IU Vietnamese History and Culture
PE007IU World Economic Geography
3 PE014IU Environmental Science 3
F. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR BM: 15 credits
1 BA154IU
Business Management
3
BA016IU
BA003IU
2 BA018IU Quality Management 3 BA164IU
3 BA156IU Human and Resource Management 3 BA130IU
4 BA023IU Project Management 3 BA123IU
5 BA022IU
Logistic and supply chain
management
3 BA164IU
G. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR BM : 09 credits (Choose 03 courses)
1 BA032IU Sales Management 3 BA003IU
2 BA171IU Risk Management 3 BA115IU
3 BA151IU
Management
3 BA123IU
4 BA140IU Business Game 3
BA003IU
BA162IU
5 BA051IU
Management
3 BA016IU
6 BA038IU Customer Service Management 3 BA003IU
7 BA158IU Organizational Design and Change 3 BA130IU
8 BA160IU
Management
3
9 BA176IU Franchising 3 BA167IU
10 BA098IU Leadership 3
H. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR IB: 12 credits
1 BA151IU
Management
BA123IU
114 115
2 BA051IU
Management
BA016IU
3 BA084IU Import Export Management 3
BA003IU
BA117IU
BA119IU
4 BA145IU International Marketing 3 BA003IU
I. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR IB: 12 credits
(Choose 04 courses)
1 BA171IU Risk Management 3 BA115IU
2 BA154IU
Business Management
3
BA016IU
BA003IU
3 BA082IU Brand Management 3 BA003IU
BA003IU
BA162IU
5 BA152IU International Business Law 3 BA081IU
6 BA054IU Corporate Finance 3 BA016IU
7 BA155IU Multicultural Management 3 BA130IU
8 BA181IU Corporate government 3 BA123IU
9 BA099IU Global Strategic Management 3 BA162IU
10 BA160IU
Management
3
13 BA156IU Human Resource Management 3 BA130IU
J. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR MK: 12 credits
1 BA083IU Consumer Behavior 3 BA003IU
2 BA035IU Marketing Research 3
BA003IU
BA080IU
3 BA145IU International Marketing 3 BA003IU
4 BA142IU Marketing Strategy 3 BA003IU
K. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR MK: 12 credits (Choose 04 courses)
1 BA032IU Sales Management 3 BA003IU
2 BA082IU Brand Management 3 BA003IU
BA003IU
BA162IU
4 BA094IU Advertising and PR 3 BA003IU
5 BA045IU B2B Marketing 3 BA003IU
6 BA146IU Retail Management 3 BA003IU
7 BA182IU
Customer Relationship
Management
3 BA003IU
8 BA023IU Project Management 3 BA123IU
9 BA183IU Marketing Channels 3 BA003IU
11 BA149IU New Product Planning 3 BA003IU
12 BA148IU Interactive Marketing 3 BA003IU
L. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR IUHM: 15 credits
1 BA198IU Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3
2 BA199IU Tourism Management 3 BA198IU
3 BA200IU Restaurant Management 3 BA198IU
4 BA201IU Food & Beverage Service 3
BA198IU
BA200IU
BA164IU
5 BA202IU Hotel Operation 3 BA198IU
M. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR HM: 12 credits
(Choose 04 courses)
1 BA203IU Tourism Guide 3
BA198IU
BA199IU
2 BA204IU Managing Package Tourism 3 BA199IU
3 BA205IU Catering and Event Management 3 BA199IU
4 BA206IU Hospitality Legal Issues 3
5 BA207IU Safety, Sanitation and Security 3
BA198IU
BA200IU
6 BA208IU Front Offce Management 3
BA198IU
BA202IU
7 BA209IU Housekeeping Management 3
BA198IU
BA202IU
8 BA210IU Hospitality Cost Control 3
BA005IU
BA016IU
BA200IU
9 BA211IU
Cruise Line Operation and
Management
3 BA198IU
11 BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3 BA184IU
12 BA156IU Human Resource Management 3
116 117
2. BANKING & FINANCE PROGRAM (BF): 138 credits
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1
- TOEFL pBT
- Or TOEFL iBT
- Or IELTS
550
79
6.5
2 Military training
3 High School Graduation
4 PT001IU Physical Training 1 (TD 1) 50
5 PT002IU Physical Training 2 (TD 2) 50
1 EN059IU
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058IU
6
3 EN057IU
5
4 EN056IU
6
5 EN063IU
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062IU
6
7 EN061IU
5
8 EN060IU
6
9 EN007IU Writing AE1 2 TOEFL
500 10 EN008IU Listening AE1 2
TOEFL
500 12 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2
C. POLITICAL COURSE: 10 credits
1 PE011IU Principles of Marxism 5
3 PE013IU
3
D. CORE COURSE: 78 credits
2 MA022IU Calculus 2 4 MA001IU
3 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
4 BA117IU Introduction to Micro Economics 3
5 BA119IU Introduction to Macro Economics 3
6 BA184IU Financial Accounting 4
7 BA010IU Managerial Accounting 3 BA184IU
MA001IU
MA022IU
11 BA167IU
System
3
13 BA134IU Financial Institutions and Markets 3
14 BA016IU
Management
3 BA184IU
C BA191IU Quantitative Methods for Finance 3
BA080IU
MA001IU
MA022IU
16 BA081IU Business Law 3 BA167IU
18
3
BA169IU Management Information Systems BA120IU
BA181IU Corporate Governenace For BFI
BA219IU Accounting Informaion System For CF
19 BA006IU Business Communication 3
20 BA161IU Business Research Methods 3 BA080IU
21 BA153IU Internship 3
22 BA170IU Thesis 12 BA161IU
E. ELECTIVE CORE COURSE: 09 credits
1
3 BA118IU Introduction to Psychology
BA197IU Introduction to Sociology
2
3 PE010IU Vietnamese History and Culture
PE007IU World Economic Geography
3 PE014IU Environmental Science 3
F. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR BFI: 21 credits
2 BA192IU International Finance 3 BA119IU
3 BA138IU
Analysis
3
BA016IU
BA134IU
4 BA065IU Business Analysis and Evaluation 3 BA184IU
5 BA186IU Investment Banking 3
BA134IU
BA054IU
6 BA214IU Financial Institutions Management 3
BA016IU
BA134IU
118 119
7 BA185IU Commercial Banking 3
BA134IU
BA016IU
G. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR BFI: 12 credits
(Choose 04 courses)
1 BA215IU Fixed Income Securities 3
BA016U
BA191IU
2 BA216IU Derivatives & Risk Management 3
3 BA218IU Credit Analysis & Lending 3
4 BA174IU
Application
3
BA080IU
BA054IU
5 BA051IU
Management
3 BA016IU
6 BA189IU Banking Risk Management 3
BA191IU
BA185IU
H. CORE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR CF: 21 credits
2 BA192IU International Finance 3 BA119IU
3 BA051IU
Management
3 BA016IU
4 BA217IU Behavioural Finance 3
5 BA181IU Corporate Governance 3
BA081IU
BA020IU
BA054IU
6 BA065IU Business Analysis and Evaluation 3 BA184IU
BA087IU Taxation 3 BA18AIU
I. ELECTIVE SPECIALIZATION COURSE FOR CF: 12 credits
(Choose 04 courses)
1 BA138IU
Analysis
3
BA016IU
BA134IU
2 BA216IU Derivatives & Risk Management 3
3 BA220IU Working Capital Management 3 BA016IU
4 BA221IU Personal Finance 3
7 BA214IU Financial Institutions Management 3
BA016IU
BA134IU
8 BA057IU Auditing 3
BA184IU
BA010IU
9 BA222IU
Management Decisions and
Financial Reporting
3
10 BA174IU
Application
3
BA080IU
BA054IU
TWINNING PROGRAM
1. UNIVERSITY OF WEST OF ENGLAND
GPA at IU 50, 71 credits
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1 - IELTS 6.0
1 EN059WE
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058WE
6
3 EN057WE
5
4 EN056WE
6
5 EN063WE
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062WE
6
7 EN061WE
5
8 EN060WE
6
9 EN007WE Writing AE1 2
TOEFL
500
10 EN008WE Listening AE1 2
11 EN011WE Writing AE 2 2
TOEFL
500
12 EN012WE Speaking AE2 2
C. CORE COURSE: 57 credits
1 MA001WE Calculus 1 4
2 MA022WE Calculus 2 4 MA001WE
3 PE009WE Critical Thinking 3
120 121
4 BA115WE
Administration
3
5 BA117WE Introduction to Micro Economics 3
6 BA119WE Introduction to Macro Economics 3
8 BA120WE Business Computing Skills 3
9 BA184WE Financial Accounting 4
10 BA172WE Statistics for Business 3
MA001WE
MA022WE
11 BA003WE Principles of Marketing 3
12 BA167WE
System
3
13 BA068WE International Economics 3
BA117WE
BA119WE
14 BA016WE
Management
3 BA184WE
15 BA168WE
Business
3
BA080WE
MA001WE
MA022WE
17 BA081WE Business Law 3 BA167WE
18
3 BA169WE
Systems
BA120WE
BA027WE E-commerce
D. ELECTIVE CORE COURSE: 06 credits
1
3 BA118WE Introduction to Psychology
BA197WE Introduction to Sociology
2
3 PE005WE Vietnamese History and Culture
PE007WE World Economic Geography
2. UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
GPA at IU 60 (Campus Malaysia)/ GPA at IU 70 (Campus UK), 67 credits
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1
- IELTS (Campus Malaysia)
- IELTS (Campus UK)
6.5
7.0
1 EN059UN
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058UN
6
3 EN057UN
5
4 EN056UN
6
5 EN063UN
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062UN
6
7 EN061UN
5
8 EN060UN
6
9 EN007UN Writing AE1 2
TOEFL
500
10 EN008UN Listening AE1 2
11 EN011UN Writing AE 2 2
TOEFL
500
12 EN012UN Speaking AE2 2
1 MA001UN Calculus 1 4
2 BA115UN
Administration
3
122 123
3 BA117UN Introduction to Micro Economics 3
4 BA184UN Financial Accounting 4
5 BA123UN Principles of Management 3
6 BA119UN Introduction to Macro Economics 3
7 BA010UN
Micro Economics 2
3 BA117UN
9 BA086UN Managerial Accounting 3 BA184UN
10 BA080UN Statistics for Business 3 MA001UN
11 BA030UN Principles of Marketing 3
12 BA162UN
Implementation
3 BA115UN
13 BA029UN Business Communication 3
14 BA168UN
Business
3
BA080UN
MA001UN
15 BA002UN
Management
3 BA184UN
16 BA028UN Organizational Behavior 3
17 BA154UN
Business Management
3
BA002UN
BA030UN
18
3 BA169UN
Systems
BA120UN
BA027UN E-commerce
1
3 BA118UN Introduction to Psychology
BA197UN Introduction to Sociology
3. AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1 - IELTS 6.0
1 EN059AU
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058AU
6
3 EN057AU
5
4 EN056AU
6
5 EN063AU
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062AU
6
7 EN061AU
5
8 EN060AU
6
9 EN007AU Writing AE1 2 TOEFL
500 10 EN008AU Listening AE1 2
1 MA001AU Calculus 1 4
2 BA115AU
Administration
3
3 BA117AU Introduction to Micro Economics 3
4 BA120AU Business Computing Skills 3
5 BA003AU Principles of Marketing 3
6 BA123AU Principles of Management 3
7 BA119AU Introduction to Macro Economics 3
1
3 BA118AU Introduction to Psychology
BA197AU Introduction to Sociology
E. ELECTIVE COURSE: 06 credits (choose 02 courses)
1
3 PE005AU Vietnamese History and Culture
PE007AU World Economic Geography
2 BA080AU Statistics for Business 3 MA001AU
3 BA184AU Financial Accounting 4
4 BA130AU Organizational Behavior 3
124 125
4. UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1 - IELTS 6.5
1 EN059NS
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058NS
6
3 EN057NS
5
4 EN056NS
6
5 EN063NS
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062NS
6
7 EN061NS
5
8 EN059NS
5
9 EN007NS Writing AE1 2
TOEFL
500
10 EN008NS Listening AE1 2
11 EN011NS Writing AE 2 2
TOEFL
500
12 EN012NS Speaking AE2 2
1 MA001NS Calculus 1 4
2 MA022NS Calculus 2 4 MA001NS
3 BA117NS
Economics
3
4 BA118NS Introduction to Psychology 3
6 BA184NS Financial Accounting 4
7 BA080NS Statistics for Business 3
MA001NS
MA022NS
8 BA003NS Principles of Marketing 3
9 BA119NS
Economics
3
10 BA123NS Principles of Management 3
11 BA168NS
Business
3
BA080NS
MA001NS
MA022NS
12 BA016NS
Management
3 BA184NS
13 BA169NS
Systems
3 BA120NS
15 PE008NS Critical Thinking 3
16 BA068NS International Economics 3
D. ELECTIVE CORE COURSE: 03 credits (choose 01 course)
1 BA167NS
Legal System
3
2 PE008NS Vietnamese History and Culture 3
3 PE007NS World Economic Geography 3
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5. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Prerequisite/
Prior Course
Grade Note
A. CERTIFICATE
1 - IELTS 6.5
1 EN059UH
5
For
English
Level 3
2 EN058UH
6
3 EN057UH
5
4 EN056UH
6
5 EN063UH
5
For
English
Level 2
6 EN062UH
6
7 EN061UH
5
8 EN059UH
6
9 EN007UH Writing AE1 2
TOEFL
500
10 EN008UH Listening AE1 2
11 EN011UH Writing AE 2 2
TOEFL
500
12 EN012UH Speaking AE2 2
1 MA001UH Calculus 1 4
2 MA022UH Calculus 2 4 MA022UH
3 CH009UH Organic Chemistry 3
4 BA116UH Introduction to Sociology 3
5 BA117UH Introduction to Micro Economics 3
6 BA120UH Business Computing Skills 3
7 BA119UH
Economics
3
8 BA123UH Principles of Management 3
9 BA184UH Financial Accounting 4
10 PE010UH Vietnamese History and Culture 3
11 BA003UH Principles of Marketing 3
12 BA080UH Statistics for Business (*) 3
MA001UH
MA022UH
13 BA010UH Managerial Accounting 3 BA184UH
14 BA016UH
Management (*)
3 BA184UH
15 BT155UH Biology 4
16 BA164UH
Management
3
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130 131
132 133
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business@hcmiu.edu.vn

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