9. Logistics and Supply chain management

General education knowledge: 50 CREDITS

Course	Credits
1. Marxist-Leninist Philosophy	3
Marxist - Leninist Philosophy module provides students with the most general knowledge of development and movement as a scientific basis for evaluating and solving problems arising in life. The module includes the basic contents: dialectical materialism, materialistic dialectism and historical materialism. Dialectic materialism provides learners with a scientific worldview as the basis for a positive and creative attitude to life. Dialectic materialism provides learners with a method of dialectic thinking to correctly recognize and solve problems in life. Historical materialism provides learners with a correct understanding of the existence and social development as well as the scientific methodology to recognize and solve social problems.
2. Marxist-Leninist Political Economics	2
The Marxist - Leninist Political Economy course is used for non-specialized political theory, studying the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism about the production of goods, the market and the role of actors in the economy. market economy. Research produces surplus value in a market economy, associated with it is the problem of capital accumulation and reproduction, along with manifestations of surplus value. The subject also studies competition and monopoly in the market economy. Study of the socialist-oriented market economy and economic interest relations in Vietnam. Study the strategy of industrialization, modernization and international economic integration of Vietnam.
3. Scientific Socialism	2
It is one of three constituent parts of Marxism-Leninism, a compulsory subject in the training program of universities and colleges in the country. The scientific socialism subject (social science) for the undergraduate degree without majoring in political theory equips students with the core content of the following specific issues: The process of formation and development of socialism; Working-class history mission; Socialism and the transition to socialism; Socialist democracy and a socialist state; The social-class structure and class alliances, class in the period of transition to socialism; Ethnic and religious issues in the transition to socialism; The family problem in the transition to socialism. On that basis, it helps students form their thinking, analytical skills, evaluate and identify the nature of socialism and the transition period to socialism in Vietnam, forming a school, Marxist-Leninist ideology, building appropriate social responsibility in employment and post-graduate life.
4. History of Vietnamese Communist Party	2
Equip students with the knowledge of objects, purposes, tasks, research methods, study of Party History and the basic, core, systematic knowledge about the birth of the Party (1920 - 1930), the process of the Party leading the struggle for power (1930 - 1945), leading two resistance wars against French colonialism and the American imperialist invasion, completing national liberation, reunification (1945) - 1975), led the country transitionally to socialism and carried out the reform (1975 - 2018). Thereby affirming the successes, raising the limitations, summarizing the experiences of the revolutionary leadership of the Party to help learners raise awareness, belief in the Party and the ability to apply the learned knowledge. into practical work, contributing to building and defending the Socialist Vietnam Fatherland.
5. Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology	2
The Ho Chi Minh Thought module consists of 6 chapters, providing students with basic knowledge of: Objects, research methods, meaning of learning subjects. ; on the basis, process of formation and development of Ho Chi Minh's thought; Ho Chi Minh's basic ideas about national independence and socialism, the Communist Party of Vietnam, about national solidarity and international solidarity, culture, morality and people.
6. General Business English	4
General Business English helps students: - Develop English language skills on the topics and contexts of work and business environments. - Have general knowledge of many fields such as careers, companies, selling, great ideas and stress. - Equip knowledge and skills to take the test for the international certificate of business communication English (TOEIC), contributing to achieving English output standards at level B1 (according to the European Framework of Reference, CFER).
7. English for Business 1	3
This module aims to enhance students' comprehension of academic language and literacy practices within the field of economics. The design of the module facilitates the integration of language learning with key content areas, enabling students to develop a profound understanding of how language functions in communicating subject matter. Consequently, students will be able to acquire essential language skills relevant to the field of economics. Students actively foster their learning experience through engaging in diverse learning activities such as case studies, role-plays, simulations, presentations, and group discussions.
8. English for Business 2	3
The principal aim of this module is to enhance students' cognitive mastery of the intricate interplay between academic language and the specialized discourse conventions within the field of economics. The structural framework of the module strategically facilitates the integration of linguistic acquisition with the foundational subject matter, thereby endowing students with the capacity to cultivate a profound comprehension of the nuanced role of language in the dissemination of specialized knowledge. Consequently, students will acquire and develop essential language competencies that are intrinsically pertinent to the field of economics. Students will be involved in various interesting activities like studying real cases, acting out scenarios, doing simulations, giving presentations, and having group discussions to make their learning experience exciting and valuable.
9. Introduction to Psychology	2
The objective of the field of psychology is to understand how the mind and brain interact with the external world to shape behavior. This course is designed to be an introduction to the science of psychology, which focuses mainly on the study of mind, emotion and behavior in humans. The course will provide basic knowledge that helps students build foundations in psychology. Furthermore, students will also understand how the knowledge of psychology is applied in management, economics, marketing, consumer behavior, technology management, and other fields. The contents of this course will include 3 modules: (1) Module 1: Introduction to psychology, (2) Module 2: psychological processes and behaviors, (3) Module 3: Correcting individual and social behaviors.
10. Sustainable Development	2
The course "Sustainable Development" introduces students to the key principles, concepts, and challenges of sustainable development with a focus on the context of Vietnam. As a rapidly developing nation, Vietnam faces complex social, economic, and environmental issues that require sustainable solutions. This undergraduate-level course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development theory, its application, and the role of various stakeholders in achieving sustainable outcomes. Studying "Sustainable Development" is essential for students to develop a holistic understanding of the challenges facing the world and to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute positively to a sustainable and equitable future. The course fosters critical thinking, global awareness, and responsible citizenship while providing a pathway to meaningful and impactful careers in a world that increasingly values sustainability.
11. Design Thinking	2
Design thinking is a problem-solving method that puts the user at the center of the process. It provides a dynamic framework for approaching idea formation, creative exploration, and divergent thinking. The Design Thinking course provides knowledge of principles, tools, and methods that promote creative thinking, such as Empathy Map, Persona/ User profile, Journey Mapping, How might we …?, Value Chain Analysis, Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, Story Telling, Problem Statement, Concept Development, Assumption Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Customer Co-Creation, Prototype to test, Experience Testing, Learning Launch….. Students will learn purposeful use of tools and alignment with process to solve real-world situations. They will develop skills in teamwork, critical thinking, presenting and expressing ideas. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, give and receive feedback, respect the ideas and perspectives of others.
12. Microeconomics	3
Principles of microeconomics is an introductory course for students of Economics - Business and Management majors, teaching about the basic principles of microeconomics. This course will help us make decisions and understand how the world works by studying the behavior of economic actors in the market toward making decisions about allocating scarce resources. The subject focuses on the motives, how actors make decisions, and the interactions that affect other actors as well as the economy as a whole. The course also addresses market failures, which underlie government regulatory measures for optimal efficiency under competitive general equilibrium.
13. Macroeconomics	3
Macroeconomics studies the economy at the aggregate level, including: Describe and measure macroeconomic variables including output (GDP, GNI, GNDI), inflation, employment and unemployment. Apply simple macroeconomic models to explain the relationships between macroeconomic variables, for example those between government budget and economic growth and inflation, those between money supply and interest rate and exchange rate. Analyze short-run macroeconomic fluctuations, issues of business cycles, supply and demand shocks, the roles of fiscal and monetary policies in stabilizing the economy.
14. Mathematics for Business and Economics	3
This subject covers the basics of Advanced Math (Linear Algebra and Calculus), including: + Matrices and Its Basic Operations. + Determinants and Its Properties. + Inverse and Rank of Matrices. + Systems of Linear Equations and and Its Economic Applications. + Functions of Single Variable and Its Economic Applications. + Multivariate Functions and Its Economic Applications. + First Order and Second Order Differential Equations.
15. Applied Statistics for Business and Economics	3
Statistics for Economics and Business course provides in a systematic way statistical methods including gathering data on economic; business phenomena and processing collected data into useful information which are used as facts for making decisions for the management of the economy and society. These methods include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, index-number, forecasting ... To introduce students to popular and easy to use packages as a tool to support statistical treatments to save time, effort and increase the accuracy of the results, helping students familiar with outputs from the packages.
16. The Legal environment of Business	3
This course equips students with the economics and law majors at UEH with basic legal knowledge to operate in the business environment in Vietnam, focusing on comparison with advanced countries. The subject consists of two parts: Part One Outline of the law in the business environment. This part focuses on teaching learners who have basic understanding / knowledge of law, including: nature of law, existence of law and legal subjects. From there, help learners approach specific issues of the law of a businessman in the future, including: constitutional law protecting freedom of business, management and supervision of the state with business activities. business and legal liability of business entities. Understanding the law and its role, judging the law and having an attitude of law is the main objective of this section.Part Two Laws for business people. This section equips students with basic knowledge about the formation, existence and operation of an enterprise such as setting up a business, entering a market, conducting a business and withdrawing from the market. The main contents of this section include: law on property, corporate law, law on business contracts, law on dealing with disputes in business, law on corporate bankruptcy. Understanding, evaluating, analyzing and applying the provisions of the law on entering, operating and withdrawing from the market is the key objective of this section.
17. Principles of Accounting	3
The principles of accounting module help students to understand and awareness the basic theoretical knowledge of accounting, as a foundation for application and research into the next professional subjects of the economic sector such as administration, business, finance, banking, accounting, auditing, ...
18. Soft Skills	2
Soft skills course generates the foundation knowledge of soft skills, applicable to the workplace environment. The goal of learning is to combine the major knowledge with content and implementation of core soft skills techniques, giving students more effective access to the work environment after graduation. The core soft skills include Critical thinking; Problem-solving skills; Adaptability to the working environment; Effective communication and presentation skills; Service Oriented, Self-positioning skills, Feedback and Coaching.
19. Entrepreneurship	1
The course will build on cross-curricular academic skills, by integrating inquiry-based learning and business tools that will enable students to analyze, create, develop and pilot small businesses. Concepts and skills are reinforced by a strong emphasis on hands-on experiences. Applications to society, individuals, and the utilization of technology are included.
20. ERP	2
The subject studies the following aspects: • Understand the overview of ERP • Recognize common problems in SCM • Understand theoretical supply chains and common types of problems • Know how to use Excel Solver and QM for Windows software applications to solve transportation and inventory problems in SCM

Subjects of Major: 18 CREDITS

Course	Credits
21. Applied Business Research Methods	3
The subject offers a course to investigate the techniques of the research process as applied to business and economics. Experience is gained in defining research problems, designing a research project, and in collecting, analyzing, recording, and interpreting data. Also, an analysis of pertinent research literature in business and economics is conducted. Students are expected to be able to explain the nature of research and its use in solving business and management problems. Methods to develop a research strategy and formulate and defend a research design and appropriate methods for practitioner-oriented research will be provided. The course will also deliver communication effectively the expected research findings and their implications in ways that respond to the needs of business practitioners.
22. Principles of Marketing	3
The course is an introduction to the language and issues of marketing with an emphasis on learning to develop responsive marketing strategies that meet customer needs. The course focuses on basic marketing concepts, the role of marketing in the organization, and the role of marketing in society. Topics include market segmentation, product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Other topics, which will be incorporated into the course, are external environment (which will focus on integrative topics with marketing, such as economics, politics, government, and nature), marketing research, international/global marketing with relevance to cultural diversity, ethics, the impact of technology on marketing, and careers in marketing.
23. International Management	3
The subject provides students with basic and general management knowledge, especially the basic principles of International Management, making them relevant and interesting to today's students. The module content will reflect the changes taking place in management practice by combining classical and contemporary theories of management, while providing modern, vivid examples of how managers of large (multinational) companies and small and medium-sized enterprises adapting to the changing global context. In addition, the module also covers management ideas and some modern management models. The content is combined with real-world situations in the management of MNCs in Vietnam.
24. Financial Management	3
At the undergraduale level, it aims to equip students with the knowledge of making financial decisions within different forms of organization and corporation those are doing business domestically or internationally. At most of school of business around the world, this course is one of the core courses for those majoring in Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Marketing, International Business programs… This course introduces key financial concepts and tools to deal with the nature of making various important corporate financial decisions: investment decision, financing decision, and decision in regarding to short-term assest management and financing. This course also aims to equipe students with knowledges and skills needed by financial managers and investors such as: analysis of financial performance ratios, time value of money, securities and valuation of firms, risks and return, capital budgeting analysis, and working capital management. In addition, the course also introduces topics on lease financing, and merger & acquisition. Upon a completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic and modern knowledge of financial management to minimize the firm risk, maximize the firm value as well as maximize the shareholder’s wealth.
25. Global Strategic Management	3
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the global environment, its impact on global business, the selection of specific strategies for foreign market entry, maintain the best competitive advantages of a global business model, develop organizational capacities by developing strengths and commitment to strategy execution, and implementing joint ventures and partnerships with strategic partnership. In summary, this course aims to provide knowledge and skills in designing and choosing an effective global business strategy.
26. International Business	3
International Business course introduces the international business environment and the fundamental issues in international business management. The main topics of the course include Introduction of globalisation; international business enviornment audit and national diferences; international trade and investment theories and policies, international business strategies, market entry modes, and functional strategies in organisation.

Subjects of Minor: 42 CREDITS

Course	Credits
27. Global Supply Chain Management	3
This course introduces concepts, applications and tools of Operations and Supply Chain Management, including: Operations management is a designed system to convert inputs into output products (and services) in order to be effective and to achieve strategic goals of a business. Supply chain management is to manage the movement flow of physical elements throughout from the input stage until it is transformed into “output” factors, and the management of relevant factors such as information, finance, risks, legal, policy... to achieve optimal levels of supply activities and create positive value for the participants.
28. Warehouse and Inventory Management	3
This course deals with all aspects of the inventory and warehouse operation. Participants will be introduced to issues of tracking, handling and managing goods and material that are held in stock. The course will also cover advanced stock control methods, demand planning as a tool for reduction of obsolescence and redundancy, methods for dealing with variety and proliferation, health and safety and others. By the end of this course, participants will be able to use advanced techniques in order to reduce inventory and associated storage and handling costs.
29. Business Communications	3
Effective business communication is not just reporting, in one form or another, but every situation or communication opportunity requires a new idea, or a way to make an impression and be highly effective. The module introduces students to the basics of business communication and how to practice effective communication skills as well as the applications of communication in specific work, including the following main contents: Overview of business communication and principles of business communication; Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and non-verbal communication skills; How to use means of effective communication; Applications of business communication in intercultural communication, in negotiation and in recruitment.
30. International Logistics	3
This course aims to provide knowledge, perspectives, and orientations within the logistics industry: • The importance of logistics to the economy in general and the supply chain of businesses in particular. • Logistics activities and functions are based on 3 main resource streams: (1) material: the concept and types of warehouse, the importance of packaging and material handling techniques in warehouse management, types of transportation and transportation management; (2) information: types of information management systems commonly used in logistics management; (3) finance: how logistics decisions affect the financial strategies of a business. • Logistics management (demand management, order management, and customer service) and other related issues • Logistics trends in the world; opportunities and challenges for domestic logistics (Vietnam)
31. Business Analytics	3
Business Analytics refers to how enterprises, orgnisation, NGOs, and govermental agenvies exploite data, gain insights and make suitable decision making. Business Analytics helps organisation conduct assessment, plan the suitable strategies in various fields, internally and externally, of the organisations. This course provides students fundamental and advanced regarding business analysis and determinants influence on business activities. Gathering from this module, the students can develop necessary skills to solve the practical problem in enterprise including: data analysis, data synthesis, situation predictio, and propose recommendations for enterpris. Furthermore, students will research to identify, evaluate and take the business opportunities to create and deliver value for firm.
32. Business Simulation	3
Business Simulation module requires students to apply combination of knowledge that they have learnt in International Business major core courses, such as: Strategic Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management, and Financial Management into practice. Students will execute business strategic decisions, which are represented by data imported to a web-based system that mirror the real-world characters of the digital camera industry. In this module, students shall approach the real business practices by directly involving và managing virtual international companies. They should employ various business strategies to compete with their rivals in the virtual competitive environment that have similar settings with the reality.
33. Import-Export Management	3
This course examines the basics of exporting and importing management, an introduction of how export and export deal’s function, procedures and documentation, identifying an international trade opportunity and bring the opportunity to fruition. This course provides the contents of planning and preparation for export, pricing in international trade, payment terms and procedures, negotiation techniques in export and import, and international sales contract.
34. E-business and Supply chain (E-Commerce)	3
In this course, students will learn to strategically think about integrated supply-chain, procurement, and service management strategies for organizations that rely, at least partially, on Internet and information technology to transact with suppliers and end consumers. To accomplish this objective, fundamentals from business areas of supply chain management and information management will serve to establish the course’s theoretical underpinnings. Along with this foundation, applied concepts, and practical insights, students will develop the knowledge and necessary skills to plan, organize, operate, and control a variety of processes, resources, services, and relationships in supply chains via the Internet and information technology. Lectures, case-study reports and discussions, analytical investigations constitute the methods through which course content will be delivered.
35. Procurement and Global Sourcing	3
Sourcing is an important function that has a significant impact on the profitability of firms. This course examines sourcing from a strategic and operational perspective and presents best practices and frameworks for effective sourcing in large and small firms. Topics covered include factors influencing sourcing strategies of firms and the importance of sourcing in supply chain management, procurement strategies for commodities, differentiated products and services, electronic procurement and cost containment strategies, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation and contracting, and global sourcing strategies.
36. Supply chain/Logistics Solution Design	3
This course will provide students the ability: - To understand the need for outsourcing and the consideration for benefits and challanges when outsourcing for a project Designing Logistics Solution - To comprehend the role of every single contract logistics when outsourcing a 3PL contractor within a project - To acknowledge the value proposition in Logistics Service through cost and service optimization mindset - To gain the overview of project management in Logistics Service - To be able to identify the characteristics of a project and 3 main phases of a project - To comprehend the skills needed to be a good member of the project management team - To understand the logistics solution project approaches through: phased approach, problem definition, design, project realization, project schedule and roadmap evaluation To acknowledge the techniques needed in managing different phases of a project, including: planning a project, Initiating a project and Risks và Issues management
- Module 1: Supply chain operations/logistics (Select 1 out of 4)

37. Retail Management	3
This course will enable students to develop decision making skills related to retailing. Topics may include merchandise and expense planning, store layout, product line and resource determination, pricing, promotional strategies, customer service, financial planning and control.
38. Services Management	3
Today an increasing number of companies compete on service, not product. As a result, understanding a service-based approach to business is essential - even for product-based businesses. On this course students will learn the latest thinking in service management, exploring a service-centric perspective to marketing and management. Students will examine service as a business model, the value creation process, customer perceived quality and promise management. Ultimately, students will discover how service-based thinking can help you better serve your customer, and overcome a range of business challenges.
39. Sales Management	3
This course is a survey of all facets of sales management, including estimating sales potential and forecasting sales, manning territories, selecting, training, motivating, supervising and compensating the sales force, and interfacing with other company functions.
40. B2B Marketing	3
Business-to-business (B2B) markets are often characterised by the fact that a limited number of counterparts make up for a large portion of a company's business. This implies that the companies´ marketing tends to follow a different logic than the one traditionally applied in consumer markets. We will start from four themes on market practice (customers and sales, purchasing and logistics, product development and innovation, and business and society) and discuss appropriate theoretical tools to deal with the challenges that firms face.
- Module 2: Technology applied in supply chain (Select 1 out of 4)

41. Marketing in a Digital era	3
This course is designed for practical learning, therefore, most concepts will be linked with hands-on training, where students will be expected to work with marketing datasets, dummy display ads, virtual website optimisation, SEO based on instructions in lectures and class discussions. At the end of this course, the participants will understand various channels and activities essential to plan to implement and manage an effective digital marketing strategy for their businesses. The course will equip them for various online marketing certificates like Google ad words, Facebook, Google Analytics (GA).
42. ERP in Production Management	3
This course will introduce you to enterprise systems and show how organizations use enterprise systems to run their operations more efficiently and effectively. You will learn about the critical success factors and implementation strategies that lead to enterprise system success, and about the informational, knowledge, and decision-making opportunities afforded by enterprise systems. The course will examine typical Enterprise Systems modules: materials management (MM), supply chain management (SCM), and production management (PM). Enterprise systems use a single database to integrate business transactions along and between processes, leading to benefits such as efficient and error-free workflows plus accounting, management reporting and improved decision-making. The course will incorporate a laboratory component using Microsoft Dynamics AX software.
43. Technology and Innovation in SCM	3
The course aims to develop students’ conceptual knowledge and practical skills regarding managing technological innovation through various phases of the innovation process. This course will analyse both how small and large firms can compete in competitive markets through the management of technology and innovation. There will also be a focus on how small and large firms can identify market needs and commercialise innovations. The course emphasises the role of social media and social networks in developing, driving and managing innovations. The course will primarily use case studies and class discussions to analyse emerging issues in technology strategy, operational decisions and entrepreneurship.
44. Data Visualisation	3
This subject focuses on building creative and technical skills to transform data into visual reports with the aim of creating shared understanding. Students will learn how to use software to import, organize, and visualize data, focusing on applying design principles to create clear, elegant charts and dashboards that capture the nature of the insight, message or recommendation distilled from the data. Additionally, students will become familiar with exploratory and explanatory data visualization techniques for data storytelling. Additionally, students will work together on group projects to develop creative and technical skills as well as learn from their peers from real-world sources and applications to class exercises. and group projects.
- Module 3: Foreign trade operations (Select 2 out of 5)

45. Transportation and Insurance	3
This subject supplies for students knowledge about some modes of transportation such as by sea, by air, by rail, by road and the content of Incoterms to know that whom the booking rights belong to, the exporter (or the importer). Moreover, the subject also lists some shipping lines, Airlines in Vietnam at present, nature of insurance and risks as well, damages and current import-export cargo insurance conditions, insurance policy, principles and procedure when buying insurance. Thanks to that, students can learn steps needed to claim payment when there is damage and structures to calculate indemnity.
46. International Trade	3
The course provides knowledge of the fundamental principles in establishing international trade in goods and services, as well as in the transnational movement of capital and labor. In addition, the course helps students understand the forms of international trade links between countries; At the same time, it can analyze the impact of the main tools of trade policy, evaluate their economic efficiency, as well as solve the problems that arise when applying them in practice. In addition, the course presents the economic features of regional trade agreements, such as free trade areas, custom unions and common markets, as well as common trade barriers. The course will help improve students' knowledge and analytical thinking about the international business environment, with a focus on foreign trade.
47. Maritime and Aviation: Regulation and Enforcement	3
This course provides an overview of maritime and aviation transport performed in foreign trade transport activities from the perspective of the private sector (individuals, businesses) and the public sector (customs, State management agencies). Students can understand basic information about maritime - aviation areas, the scope of operations of maritime - aviation areas, regulations on seaports - airports, etc., can detect and evaluate possible risks in the maritime and aviation sectors, evaluating the procedures used in different operating conditions. In addition, through learning regulations based on national laws and international conventions, students can practice maritime and aviation rules in a variety of ways. Therefore, we can be more proactive in negotiating maritime and aviation transport contracts with minimal legal risks, building operational strategies and controlling maritime and aviation activities effectively.
48. Customs procedures	3
The course focusing on Customs procedures will provide students with fundamental knowledge about customs procedures related to the import and export activities of business organizations. These are considered necessary procedures for goods and means of transport to be imported/entered into a country or exported/exited from a country's borders. This subject covers the scope of activities and legal procedures that the international trading community and customs authorities must comply with according to the general regulations of the World Customs Organization and the customs laws of a country.
49. Foreign Trade Operations	3
The course aims to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary in the field of foreign trade. In this course, students will study and review international practices and Incoterms. This module will provide students with the opportunity to access, familiarize themselves with, and practice the processes, procedures, and documents related to import and export of goods. This includes practicing the planning process for import-export operations at manufacturing enterprises and forwarder companies…, from contract negotiation, preparation of transport documents, commercial documents, customs procedures, and electronic clearance, to international payments, among others. Students will participate in simulated real-life situations, helping them develop their ability to respond to issues that arise in foreign trade activities.

General education knowledge: 50 CREDITS

Subjects of Major: 18 CREDITS

Subjects of Minor: 42 CREDITS

Graduation Internship: 10 CREDITS

Total credits: 120 CREDITS

UEH Standard programs in English (100% English)

General education knowledge: 50 CREDITS

Subjects of Major: 18 CREDITS

Subjects of Minor: 42 CREDITS

Graduation Internship: 10 CREDITS

Total credits: 120 CREDITS