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:
- 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.