Political Economics

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. 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.
5. 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.
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 Economics 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 Economics 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. Introduction to Law	3
This subject provides learners with the concept of law, jurisprudence, the legal profession and legal ethics. Learners shall systematically access legal concepts under two theoretical approaches (schools, theories and approaches on what law is and what the law should be), methods to systemize the law, legal sources and their relationship, important grounds of law such as legal relation, legal practice, breach and liability. Moreover, learners shall be equipped with tools, methods to analyze, apply law and research in jurisprudence, to study legal jobs, jobs standards and legal practicing ethics to have guidance on researching and professional directions ready for upcoming education.
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. Legal Theories	3
The course studies how legal theories deal with major normative, ontological, and methodological legal problems, including: classical natural law theory, classical legal positivism. contemporary natural theories, contemporary legal positivism, legal realism and the critical jurisprudence movement; Marxist legal theory. The course focuses on theories of the 20th and 21st centuries because of their widespread influence on the way contemporary law is thought.
15. 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.
16. The Legal Environment of Business	3
The Legal Environment of Business module provides learners with basic legal knowledge businesses about to identify the advantages and limitations of different types of businesses, along with the legal provisions on the establishment, dissolution, bankruptcy of enterprises by the provisions of the enterprise law and the bankruptcy law. In addition, general legal knowledge applied in investment and competition activities of enterprises, on transactions conclusion and performance of contracts, and dispute settlement mechanisms arising in business and commerce of enterprises in the economy is also the main contents of this course.
17. Development Economics	3
The subject provides students with a basic understanding of The concept, nature, and content of economic growth and development. Help students have a general understanding of development theories Analyze The basic resources for a country to develop Analysis of development policies in each economic sector such as industry, agriculture, and services... and The impact of these policies on economic growth and development. Analyze The impact of issues such as poverty, urbanization, environmental pollution, and urbanization, etc. on development.
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 module equips the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for future entrepreneurs, and deals with the basics such as: (1) Entrepreneurial ecosystem (helping students know supported by internal and external actors for the startup project); (2) The relationship between innovation, innovation and entrepreneurship from the results of innovation and innovation (innovative entrepreneurship); (3) Identifying business opportunities; (4) Business model; (5) Legal issues to be taken such as protection of intellectual property rights resulting from creation, fulfillment of tax obligations and compulsory employee insurance and selection of business formula; (6) Business Planning & Start-up Financing
20. Data Science	2
This module aims to equip learners with basic knowledge of data science, heritage problems and methods; includes methods of math-statistics and computing, and application of DS for practical socio-economic problems. In addition, the module helps learners have necessary knowledge and skills on the application of new technologies in data collection and analysis in the fields of marketing, supply chain management, financial analysis and credit activities.

Subjects of Major: 30 CREDITS

Course	Credits
21. Economic Forecasting and Data Analysis	3
The course is aimed at the student who wishes to have a working knowledge of widely used forecasting techniques. This is an upper-level course and so will be taught at an advanced level. Good understanding of the material taught in the prerequisite courses for this class is essential for doing well in this course. The emphasis of this course will be on techniques that enable the forecaster to come up with good forecasts in a short period of time and reporting those results to a client. This course will focus on the practical aspects of the whole economic forecasting process
22. Leadership in the Public Sector	3
This course provides students with an insight of how leaders motivate others to be successful in public organizations. This course covers three main contents: • Presenting the concepts of leadership, leadership approaches, and leadership theories. • Introducing main leadership styles in the public sector including transformational leadership, servant leadership, authentic leadership, and humble leadership. • Analyzing factors affected leadership such as leadership ethics, gender and leadership, culture and leadership. Students will be equipped with skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, effective empowerment, team leadership, and employee motivation. Through the course, students are expected to improve their knowledge and skills to apply insights into work and life.
23. Strategic Management for Public Organizations	3
The Strategic management for public organizations course focuses on discussing key concepts, processes, and tools in public sector management, especially emphasizing strategic topics of best practices in strategic management in public organizations. The contents include Overview of strategic management for public organizations; Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability; The external audit; The internal audit; Type of strategies and selection; Strategy implementation and execution; Strategy monitoring.
24. Economic Policy of Vietnam Communist Party	3
Provides knowledge about the economic policies of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the doi moi era. The subject of Economic Policy of the Communist Party of Vietnam is a subject belonging to the specialized knowledge of political economy. The Economic Way subject has deeply and systematically studied the process of forming, supplementing and developing the economic policy of the Communist Party of Vietnam through the two periods before and after the reform. The content of the subject focuses on research on the way of building a socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam; the path of industrialization and modernization, the path of sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas; way of international economic integration; policy of marine economic development. Through researching the content, this subject also assesses the achievements and limitations of implementing that path.
25. Research Methodology	3
The course content equips students with knowledge associated with regression models applied in the financial market through specific contents such as regression modeling, component testing, testing. Hypotheses in regression, determination of latency, as well as implementation of forecasts. The regression models mentioned in the subject are associated with different types of research data such as time series data, tabular data
26. Public Management	3
This course provides students with knowledge and skills to effectively manage operations in public organizations and to understand how to combine individual activities aimed at accomplishing the goals of the organization. This course covers three main contents: Introducing the concepts of management, the jobs of managers, and management history module. Analyzing the factors affecting management in public organizations such as organizational environment, organizational culture, social responsibility and ethics, diversity and innovation. Presenting the four main functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students will be equipped with skills such as critical thinking, decision making, diversity management, and employee motivation. Through the course, students are expected to improve their knowledge and skills to apply to their own work and life. This course is the premise for other management subjects including Leadership in the Public Sector, Strategic Management for Public Organizations, Human Resource Management for Public Organizations.
27. Public Sector Project Appraisal	3
This aims of this course to provide students with knowledge and skills about public project appraisal. Appraisal is an important step in the process of project formation and implementation because when resources are limited, the selection of projects capable of promoting good results, preventing projects with many potential risks of financial, economic, social and environmental are a necessary task before deciding to invest, especially for large-scale public investment projects with wide influence in the society. The content of the module is divided into 6 chapters including appraisal knowledge about finance, economics, risks, financing and the impact of the project on stakeholders. First, in the overview of public project appraisal section, students will be equipped with knowledge about the project, about the process of developing a project in general, in which emphasis on the position and role of project appraisal work. Next, when evaluating a project, financial issues are considered an important part for stakeholders, especially the investor, so students will be equipped with a number of financial indicators, influence project performance, learn how to build a cash flow table and evaluate it by the view of financial analysis. In addition, each project influences and is influenced by many different fields, so to control and evaluate the impact of these impacts, students will be equipped with knowledge to economic analysis, analysis of benefits and costs in many different markets such as market without distortion, market distortion due to tax policy. Students also need to further research the subsidized market, floor price, ceiling price, monopoly, etc. One of the important tasks of project appraisal is to risks management, so the module content will also provide knowledge, skills and some tools related to risk analysis such as sensitivity analysis, situation analysis, simulation analysis, etc. Students are equipped with knowledge related to project funding which addresses issues related to funding such as funding sources, funding monitoring, recovery mechanisms and learn through some practical example. At the end of this course, students will learn about the impact of the project on stakeholders such as poverty reduction, distribution, and the impact of the project on different markets. Beside the knowledge, students are also equipped with practical computer skills, organizational and group discussion skills, learn from experts to grasp project implementation issues from practice, learn issues related to the development of a public investment project such as environmental impacts, social issues, politics, national security, gender equality and social inclusion.
28. Public Finance	3
This course provides the basic knowledge of public finance such as: Public sector, market failures and government roles, efficiency and equity theory, public goods and public spending, analysis of public project benefits and costs; tax theory and effective and optimal tax analysis framework, state budget and budget deficit financing.
29. Logical Study	3
Logic (form) is a science that studies thinking in a state that has been formed, regardless of its birth, or development. (This is also the difference of the unit from Logic. Dialectic study - a science that examines thinking in the process of formation, movement and development). The fundamental problem of logic is the question of the truthfulness of thought. The content of Logic learning module is designed into 6 chapters: Chapter 1- Objects, tasks and meaning of Logic learning; Chapter 2 - The laws of logic of the basic form of thinking; Chapter 3 - Concept; Chapter 4 - Judgment; Chapter 5 - Inference; Chapter 6: Hypothesis, proof, refutation, sophistry. The knowledge of the chapters is closely related to each other, dominating both content and logic structure - these are important and useful knowledge, contributing to the training of formal thinking methods. and improve students' level of logical thinking.
30. Economic Theory of Modern Western	3
Modern Western economic theories are the base subjects for students majoring in Political Economy. The subject presents the basic contents of modern western economic theories, starting from J.M.Keynes's theories to contemporary Theories. The course helps students to understand the basic content of modern Western economic theories, see the diversity of economic theories, and provide basic economic knowledge to apply in Practice.

Subjects of Minor: 30 CREDITS

Course	Credits
30. Political Economics - The Capitalism	3
Students grasp the following contents: analogy, functions and methods of KTCT; the concepts of refinement and improvement in economics; agricultural and foreign production; Production of heavy games; Contribution and conversion cycle of the State; Said from the grave; capital forms and forms of expression of surplus value; monopolistic capitalism, state monopolistic capitalism and its movement; Students master the basic knowledge about economics - which is the money to study the economic sciences of the industry.
31. Political Economics: The Period of Transition to Socialism in Vietnam	3
Marxist-Leninist political economy part The transition to socialism in Vietnam plays an important role in the social life, in the renovation and construction of the country today. - Equip students with the core theoretical knowledge system of Marxist-Leninist political economy in the new development context of Vietnam and the world today. Ensuring the systematic, scientific, updating new knowledge, associated with reality, ensuring continuity, forming new economic thinking for students majoring in Political Economy. - On that basis, to form skills in analyzing, evaluating and identifying the nature of economic relations in the country's socio-economic development and helping students build appropriate social responsibility. in employment and post-graduate life. - Contribute to building the Marxist-Leninist ideology and ideology towards students, contributing to forming the theoretical foundation of Marxism-Leninism so that after graduating from university students can work. good in the field of teaching, theoretical research, participating in socio-economic management activities.
32. Philosophy. Part Dialectical Materialism	3
Course of Philosophy - Dialectical Materialism is compulsory for students majoring in political economy. The course provides learners with in-depth knowledge of the Marxist-Leninist worldview and methodology. From there, learners have a scientific basis (dialectical materialistic worldview and dialectical materialistic methodology) to recognize and solve economic, political and social problems in the country and in the world. . The Philosophy module - Dialectical Materialism has a close relationship with the Marxist-Leninist Philosophy module (mass university program): on the basis of the foundation knowledge of the Marxist-Le Philosophy module. nin (mass university program), the module goes into deeper and more systematic, detailed and profound analysis of the worldview, methodology, and cognitive theory of Marxism-Leninism. The Philosophy - Dialectical Materialism is also closely related to the History of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Thought and Marxist-Leninist Political Economy: the contents, the Points in the above modules provide materials showing the creative and effective application of dialectical materialistic worldview, dialectical materialistic methodology in revolutionary practice.
33. Public Policy Analysis	3
This course provides an introduction to the issues and methods of public policy analysis. This course provides students with a “tool kit” of practical methods for analyzing public policy issues. It develops a policy research and modeling skillset in considering complex, real-world issues involving multiple actors with diverse interests, information uncertainty, institutional complexity, and ethical controversy
34. Philosophy. Part Historical Materialism	3
Course Philosophy - Historical Materialism is compulsory for students majoring in political economy. The course provides learners with in-depth knowledge of the worldview and historical materialistic methodology of Marxism-Leninism. From there, learners have a scientific basis (worldview and historical materialistic methodology) to recognize and solve economic, political and social problems in the country and in the world. The Philosophy module - Historical materialism is closely related to the Marxist-Leninist Philosophy module (mass university program): on the basis of the foundation knowledge of the Marxist-Leninist Philosophy module nin (mass university program), the module goes into depth into the systematic, detailed and profound analysis of Marxist-Leninism's worldview, methodology, and cognitive theory. The Philosophy - Historical Materialism is also closely related to the History of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Thought and Marxist-Leninist Political Economy: the contents, the Points in the above modules provide materials showing the creative and effective application of dialectical materialistic worldview, dialectical materialistic methodology in revolutionary practice. In particular, the Philosophy Module - Historical Materialism is closely related to the Philosophical Module - Dialectic Materialism. It is based on the basis of the dialectical materialistic worldview and the materialistic dialectical worldview that forms the worldview and historical materialistic methodology.
35. Social Economic Policy	3
Socio-economic policies are one of the most important tools of the State to manage and operate socio-economic activities according to defined objectives. The course offers bachelor's degree students majoring in political economy the core contents of the following issues: The process of planning, organizing the implementation of socio-economic policies; State's analysis of major socio-economic policies; Viewpoints, principles and contents of policies: economic restructuring policies; foreign economic policy, human resource and employment management policy, education and training policy. Thereby helping learners improve their specialized knowledge and analyze and correctly apply policies in practice.
36. History of Economic Thoughts	3
The history of economic theories is the foundation subject for students majoring in Development Economics and Political Economy. The course presents an overview of the process of formation and development and the basic content of economic theories, of authors of different economic schools, thereby helping students to understand the origin. formulate mainstream economic theories, see the diversity of economic theories, at the same time provide basic economic knowledge to apply in practice, in accordance with specific conditions and circumstances.
37. Introducing the classic works of Marxism-Leninism	3
Equip students with the core values of Marx and Lenin in the two works of the Ministry of Capital of Marx and Lenin's new economic policy. Helping students to understand the core contents and scientific basis of the module on Political Economy - Capitalism and Political Economy of the transition period to socialism. On that basis, students can understand and apply the Marxist-Leninist theory to the socio-economic development of the country and contribute to helping students build appropriate social responsibility in the job position and life after school. Contribute to building the Marxist-Leninist ideology and ideology towards students, contributing to forming the theoretical foundation of Marxism-Leninism so that after graduating from university students can work. good in the field of teaching, theoretical research, participating in socio-economic management activities.
- Elective: Select 1 out of 2	3

38. International Economics	3
This course addresses development issues for poor countries and explains the causes and effects of poverty and deriving policy implications. The course is based on theoretical economics, adapted to reflect the special institutional structures that characterize most developing countries
39. Law on Public Investment and Public Asset Management	3
This course is intended to provide learners with in-depth knowledge about two important groups of issues in public administration: the law on public management and the law on public investment. The course content includes the following topics: Public property management: students will have access to theories and foundations for building regulations on public property identification, the role of public property and the need for public property management. Students also have access to regulations on public asset management in administrative and non-business areas, public assets belonging to infrastructure serving national interests, public interests, and asset management. management at enterprises, financial management of land and other resources, management of assets established under state ownership, management of state reserves. Public investment issues: students will have access to theories and foundations of public investment regulations, the role of public assets and the need for public investment. Students also have access to regulations on public investment management in projects in which the state is the investor.
- Elective: Select 1 out of 2	3

40. Economic Thoughts of Ho Chi Minh	3
The Ho Chi Minh Thought module on economics consists of 3 chapters, providing students with basic knowledge about: the basis, origin of formation and development develop Ho Chi Minh's thoughts on economics; Ho Chi Minh's basic ideas on economics, the process of applying Ho Chi Minh's ideology on the economy of the Communist Party of Vietnam during the transition to socialism.
41. Political Science	3
Understanding Politics and Political Relationships. Mastering the basic contents of the history of Eastern, Western, Vietnamese political thought, thereby determining its values and applying to the current innovation cause. Understand General Political Power and the current mechanism of exercising political power in Vietnam. Understand the dialectical relationship between economics and politics, then apply it to solving the relationship between economic innovation and political innovation in our country today. Mastering the contents of the political Party, then applying it to the building of our Party today. Firmly grasp the theory of the Rule of Law and Citizen Society, thereby applying it to building the Rule of Law of the people, by the people, for the people in our country. Understand the general theory of Political Policy, then apply it to building the foundation, lines, guidelines and policies of our Party and State today. To firmly grasp the role of socio-political organizations in organizing and promoting the strength of the masses. Fully understand the contemporary political system, thereby determining the correctness and compliance of the political model selection in our country. Mastering the principle of handling political situations to apply in solving political hot spots in Vietnam in the current innovation.

General education knowledge: 50 CREDITS

Subjects of Major: 30 CREDITS

Subjects of Minor: 30 CREDITS

Graduation Internship: 10 CREDITS

Total credits: 120 CREDITS

UEH Program

General education knowledge: 50 CREDITS

Subjects of Major: 30 CREDITS

Subjects of Minor: 30 CREDITS

Graduation Internship: 10 CREDITS

Total credits: 120 CREDITS