Study Program Major: Finance And Banking (Doctoral)
Program Name (Vietnamese): TÀI CHÍNH NGÂN HÀNG
Program Name (English): Finance – Banking
Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)
Program Code: 9340201
Mode of Study: Full-time
Managing Faculty: Faculty of Finance and Accounting
Discipline: III – Business and Management
Mode of Study: Full-time
1. Training Objectives
The Doctoral program in Finance – Banking at the University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City aims to train lecturers and researchers with strong ethical qualities, in-depth knowledge in the field of Finance and Banking, and the ability to teach at the postgraduate level. Graduates are expected to conduct independent and creative research, identify and solve new problems arising from practice, supervise scientific research, and provide scholarly recommendations.
2. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, learners will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional competencies:
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Code |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Competency Level |
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a |
Knowledge |
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PLO1 |
Synthesize scientific theories, methods, and tools in social sciences and political sciences to support research and development. |
C5 |
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PLO2 |
Synthesize contemporary issues in Finance and Banking at both micro and macro levels and propose solutions and new knowledge contributions. |
C5 |
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b |
Skills and Personal Attributes |
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PLO3 |
Synthesize, analyze, and interpret economic and financial information related to the field of Finance and Banking. |
P4 |
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PLO4 |
Demonstrate integrity, respect for intellectual property, and adherence to research ethics. |
A4 |
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c |
Interaction Skills |
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PLO5 |
Conduct in-depth analysis of scientific perspectives to enable critical thinking, consulting, communication, reporting, and publication in both domestic and international contexts in the field of Finance and Banking. |
P5 |
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D |
Professional Competence (Autonomy) |
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PLO6 |
Conduct advanced research to contribute new knowledge or solve practical problems in the field of Finance and Banking. |
R4 |
3. Study workload
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Components |
Program Workload |
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For Master’s Degree Holders |
For Bachelor’s Degree Holders |
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1 |
Specialized Courses |
12 credits |
42 credits |
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2 |
Research Topics |
18 credits |
18 credits |
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3 |
Research Topics 1 |
6 credits |
6 credits |
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4 |
Research Topics 2 |
6 credits |
6 credits |
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5 |
Research Topics 3 |
6 credits |
6 credits |
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6 |
Dissertation |
60 credits |
60 credits |
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Total Accumulated Credits |
90 credits |
120 credits |
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4. Duration of Study
- Designed duration: 3 years.
- Maximum completion time: The maximum time allowed to complete the program, including the designed duration and any permitted extension, is regulated by the Postgraduate Training Regulations (issued with Decision No. 1279/QĐ-DCT dated April 26, 2024, by the Rector of University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City).
5. Degree Awarded
The Doctoral degree is awarded to learners who complete the training program, accumulate the required credits, and meet all conditions for graduation as stipulated in the University’s Postgraduate Training Regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in a field/major relevant to Finance – Banking.
- Master’s degree in a field/major relevant to Finance – Banking.
- Master’s degree in a field/major closely related to Finance – Banking, including majors within the economics, business, and management groups listed in the National Education and Training Catalogue for Master’s and Doctoral levels (issued under Circular No. 09/2022/TT-BGDĐT dated June 6, 2022, by the Minister of Education and Training).
7. Methods of Academic Assessment
According to the Postgraduate Training Regulations (issued with Decision No. 1279/QĐ-DCT dated April 26, 2024) and the Regulations on Examinations, Tests, and Academic Assessment (issued with Decision No. 2402/QĐ-DCT dated August 22, 2023) by the Rector of University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City.
8. Training Regulations and Graduation Conditions
Graduation is assessed and recognized in accordance with the Postgraduate Training Regulations (Decision No. 1279/QĐ-DCT dated April 26, 2024, by the Rector of University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City).
9. Career Opportunities after Graduation
Graduates are equipped to participate in scientific research activities and are capable of leading research projects in fields related to Finance – Banking.
Graduates can serve as teaching and research staff in universities, research centers, institutes, and other academic institutions in the field of Finance – Banking.
Graduates may also work as professional consultants or leaders in business organizations and other institutions, both domestically and internationally.
10. Opportunities for Further Study
Graduates can continue to pursue advanced research or post-doctoral studies.
11. Admission Method: Portfolio-based assessment
12. Education Plan
12.1. Education Plan for Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
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No. |
Course Code |
Internal Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Notes |
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Semester 1: 14 accumulated credits |
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Compulsory Courses |
10 |
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1 |
0310100409 |
11100012 |
Philosophy |
4 (4,0) |
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2 |
0310101505 |
11100009 |
Business Law |
2 (2,0) |
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3 |
0311102329 |
12200109 |
Advanced Financial Reporting |
2 (2,0) |
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4 |
0311102389 |
12100035 |
Principles of Banking |
2 (2,0) |
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Elective Courses: 4 Credits (Choose 2 out of 6 Courses) |
4 |
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1 |
0310101504 |
12100003 |
Data Analysis in Finance and Accounting |
2 (2,0) |
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2 |
0310100444 |
12100004 |
Management Information Systems |
2 (2,0) |
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3 |
0310100448 |
12100008 |
Financial Reporting – Analysis, Forecasting, and Valuation |
2 (2,0) |
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4 |
0310100446 |
12100005 |
Money and Banking |
2 (2,0) |
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5 |
0310100443 |
12100006 |
Business and Economic Forecasting |
2 (2,0) |
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6 |
0310100442 |
12100002 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
2 (2,0) |
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Semester 2: 16 accumulated credits |
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Compulsory Courses |
8 |
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1 |
0310100447 |
12100007 |
Modern Financial Management |
2 (2,0) |
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2 |
0101101079 |
12200086 |
Scientific Research Methods in Finance and Accounting |
2 (2,0) |
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3 |
0310100451 |
12100009 |
Tax Policy Analysis |
2 (2,0) |
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4 |
0101007961 |
12200061 |
Derivative Products and Financial Risk Management |
2 (2,0) |
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Elective Courses: 8 Credits (Choose 4 out of 8 Courses) |
8 |
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1 |
0101004180 |
12200066 |
Behavioral Finance |
2 (2,0) |
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2 |
0310100453 |
12100011 |
Financial Modeling in Excel |
2 (2,0) |
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3 |
0101101097 |
12200067 |
International Finance |
2 (2,0) |
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4 |
0101003958 |
12202060 |
Modern Bank Management |
2 (2,0) |
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5 |
0310100567 |
13100017 |
Portfolio Management |
2 (2,0) |
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6 |
0310101506 |
13100023 |
Project Management |
2 (2,0) |
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7 |
0310100457 |
12100017 |
Cost Management |
2 (2,0) |
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8 |
0310100458 |
12100018 |
Internal Control |
2 (2,0) |
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Semester 3: 12 accumulated credits |
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Compulsory Courses |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102345 |
12100001 |
Advanced Qualitative research method |
3 (3,0) |
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2 |
'1001102346 |
12100022 |
Advanced Quantitative research method |
3 (3,0) |
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Elective Courses: 6 Credits (Choose 2 out of 4 Courses) |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102347 |
12400067 |
Theory of financial decision making |
3 (3,0) |
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2 |
'1001102348 |
12400068 |
Contemporary topics in finance - Bank |
3 (3,0) |
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3 |
'1001102349 |
12400069 |
Research in finance |
3 (3,0) |
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4 |
'1001102350 |
12400070 |
Research in Banking |
3 (3,0) |
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Semester 4: 18 accumulated credits |
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Research Topic: 18 Credits |
18 |
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1 |
'1001102351 |
12400071 |
Research Topic 1 |
6 |
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2 |
'1001102352 |
12400072 |
Research Topic 2 |
6 |
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3 |
'1001102353 |
12400073 |
Research Topic 3 |
6 |
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Semesters 5 and 6: 60 Accumulated Credits |
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Dissertation |
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1 |
'1001102354 |
12406074 |
Dissertation |
60 |
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12.2. Education Plan for Master’s Degree Graduates
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No. |
Course Code |
Internal Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Notes |
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Semester 1: 12 accumulated credits |
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Compulsory Courses |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102345 |
12100001 |
Advanced Qualitative research method |
3 (3,0) |
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2 |
'1001102346 |
12100022 |
Advanced Quantitative research method |
3 (3,0) |
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Elective Courses: 6 Credits (Choose 2 out of 4 Courses) |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102347 |
12400067 |
Theory of financial decision making |
3 (3,0) |
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2 |
'1001102348 |
12400068 |
Contemporary topics in finance - Bank |
3 (3,0) |
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3 |
'1001102349 |
12400069 |
Research in finance |
3 (3,0) |
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4 |
'1001102350 |
12400070 |
Research in Banking |
3 (3,0) |
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Semester 2: 6 accumulated credits |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102351 |
12400071 |
Research Topic 1 |
6 (6,0) |
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Semester 3: 6 accumulated credits |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102352 |
12400072 |
Research Topic 2 |
6 (6,0) |
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Semester 4: 6 accumulated credits |
6 |
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1 |
'1001102353 |
12400073 |
Research Topic 3 |
6 (6,0) |
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Semester 5 and 6: 60 accumulated credits |
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Dissertation |
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1 |
'1001102354 |
12406074 |
Dissertation |
60 (60,0) |
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