International Business

PROPOSAL FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR

Title of Major: International Business
Intellectual Merit of Major

1.      Program Objectives:

International Business is a dynamic field which provides the general knowledge about business management, strategic management, foreign trade, and so on. Students will gain a wide range of knowledge about business, international law and international environment, human resources management, logistic and operations, import-export, Global supply chain management, international distribution system, international communication ,…., with the skills for international banking, foreign trade insurance, how to penetrate foreign markets…

2.      General Degree Requirements:

2.1. Knowledge:

–       International Business program will provide students with solid knowledge about economic theories in applying to analyze the impact of global factors on business operations such as politic, economy, demography, technology, geography and culture, to evaluate and make decision for investment based on knowledge about financial analysis, foreign exchange market and exchange rate systems in the world, to understand operational management methods from planning, designing, and implementing of global supply chain operations, production processing and project management, and to enhance ability to build a global business strategy to ensure the success of your business in a multicultural environment.

–       Students are equipped with the knowledge of: Foreign Trade, Import-Export, Foreign Exchange, International Payments, International Trade Law, International Economics …

–       Along with specialized knowledge, the addition of professional skills and soft skills is an indispensable requirement for international business students.

–       Knowledge of appropriate Business English.

2.2. Skills:

–       Work independently or work in team: International level, professional styles, wide range of vision, critical thinking, problem solving, issues analyzing and generating, and responsibility.

–       English using ability.

–       Using all business programs or software.

–       Presentation skill, debate skill, negotiation skill…

–       Self-development life long of learning.

2.3. Attitude:

–       Ethics and responsibilities.

–       Creation.

–       Think different.

–       Postive thinking.

2.4  . Positions that graduates can take after finishing program:

–       Business man, Import-Export staff, or an expert in any Organization.

–       After few years of working, individual can become CEO, CGO,… at domestic or international organizations.

–       Teaching and researching at University about International Business or Business Administration.

2.5  . Innovation, Creation and Research  Skills:

–       Abilities to search for information, data collection.

–       Abilities to analyze, generate, evaluate, solve and make decision quickly.

–       Abilities to work independently, and use of critical thinking.

–       Abilities of planning, and controlling Organization efficiency and effectiveness

2.6  . Communication skill:

–        Problem solving skills.

–       Using Economic English as well as general English.

–       Presentation skill, public speaking skills.

–       Negotiation skills.

2.7  . Leadership and team work:

–        Listening skill with critical thinking, decision making and relationship build up.

–        Team work ability.

–        Curiosity, and willing to change, to adapt with new trend of technology.

3.      Career opportunities:

After graduated, Graduates can take role as:

ü  Business Man;

ü  Import-Export staff;

ü  International Financial Planning Expert;

ü  Market Research Specialist;

ü  International Marketing Specialist;

ü  Supply Chain Management Specialist;

ü  International Investment Consultant;

ü  Trade Promotion Expert;

ü  International Business Management Consultant;

ü  Consultant of international trade law;

$1          ü  Banker;

4. Duration: 4 years

5. Total Credits Requirement: 143 credits

–       MoET courses                                                 23 credits.

–       Tân Tạo University core courses                    30 credits.

–       SBE core courses                                            36 credits.

–       Concentration requirement 8/10 courses        24 credits.

–       Elective courses                                              24 credits.

–       Internship requirement                                    06 credits.

6. International Business Curriculum:

  1. All courses are required by the Ministry of Education and Training: 5/5 courses (23 credits)

Code

Course Name

Credits

MACL102 Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism

5

MACL104 Ho Chi Minh Thought

2

MACL103 Revolutionary way of Vietnam Communist Party

3

MACL105 Physical Education

5

MACL106 National Defense and Security Education

8

       II.          All TTU core courses: 10/10 courses (30 credits)

Code

Course Name

Credits

HUM101

Writing and Ideas

3

HUM102

Culture and Literature

3

HIS101

Civilizations

3

HIS102

Modern Times

3

MATH101

Calculus 1

3

ECON101

Microeconomics

3

ECON102

Macroeconomics

3

MGT101

Introduction to Management

3

MGT102

Leadership and Communication

3

PHYS101

Introductory Mechanics

3

CHEM101

Core Concepts in Chemistry

3

III.             School of Business and Economics core requirements: 12 courses (36credits)    

Code

Course Name

Credits

SBE201 Marketing Management I

3

SBE202 Management Information System

3

SBE203 Business Statistics I

3

SBE204 Business Statistics II

3

SBE205 Law In Business

3

SBE206 Managerial Economics

3

SBE207 Intermediate Macroeconomics

3

SBE208 Financial Accounting I

3

SBE209 Management Accounting I

3

SBE210 Ogranizational Behavior

3

SBE211 Financial Management I

3

SBE212 Finance and Global Economy

3

IV.               International Business concentration portfolio courses: 8/10 courses (24 credits)

 Code

Course Name

Credits

IBS301 Marketing Management II

3

IBS302 Organizational Design

3

IBS303 Labor Relations and International HRM (Human Resources Management)

3

IBS304 World Financial Markets

3

IBS305 Coporate Treasury and Investments

3

IBS306 Coporate Governance

3

IBS307 Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation

3

IBS308 Global Supply Chain Management

3

IBS309 Advanced Business Strategy

3

IBS310 International Accounting Standards and Disclosure

3

 

V.                Elective courses (students can choose to study other major courses) 24 credits:

 

New Code

Course Name

Credits

EL_SBE001

Audit

3

EL_SBE002

Vietnam Accounting Standards

3

EL_SBE003

Accounting Information System I

3

EL_SBE004

Accounting Information System II

3

EL_SBE005

Bank Accounting

3

EL_SBE006

International Clearing

3

EL_SBE007

Taxation

3

EL_SBE008

Financial Statements Analysis

3

EL_SBE009

Commercial Banking

3

EL_SBE010

Applied Informatics in Financial and Banking

3

EL_SBE011

Securities Analysis and Investments

3

EL_SBE012

Credit Appraisal

3

EL_SBE013

Analysis of Business Operations

3

EL_SBE014

Executive Administration

3

EL_SBE015

Strategic Management

3

EL_SBE016

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science)

3

EL_SBE017

Quality Management

3

EL_SBE018

Risk Management

3

EL_SBE019

Applied IT in International Business

3

EL_SBE020

E-commerce

3

EL_SBE021

Foreign Trade

3

EL_SBE022

International Economy

3

EL_SBE023

Customs Operations

3

EL_SBE024

International Trade Law

3

EL_SBE025

Logistics, Transportation and Insurance in International Business

3

7. Target Students:

–  Students with a high school diploma participated in the University entrance Exam, and met the required points of accepting in Internationa Business major.

–  Pass TTU interview section.

8. Process, and Graduating Requirements:

8.1  . Process:

The training process is divided into 8 semesters :(may shorten study time)

ü  Teaching and studying by all using English.

ü  Study according to credits.

ü  Internship at the end of duration: The semester 8.

8.2  . Graduating Requirements:

–        General degree requirements:

ü  Complete at least 4 full-time courses at the Tân Tạo University;

ü  Complete at least 1 major;

ü  Completion of 143 credits of compulsory courses and optional electives (including MoET courses);

ü  Average cumulative GPA at least 1.67;

ü  Concentration portfolio and compulsory courses must be at least 2.00;

ü  Minimum English level of 600 TOEFL or equivalent;

ü  Completion of National Defense Education Certificate and subjects as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training;

ü  At the time of graduation, students are not subject to criminal prosecution or disciplinary action from the suspension.