PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION
As a public British university with advanced teaching programmes and high quality teaching, DMU has gained:
> Rated Gold – the highest ranking for teaching quality in 2017
> Top 15 Universities in the UK towards the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (according to T.H.E Impact Rankings 2020).
>The University is ranked in the top 3% of global universities and top 1.5% of global universities for international impact in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017.
> Top 1 graduate employability according to Times Higher Education. The rate of students having jobs after graduation is 96.7%. There are many alumni at the school who are currently holding important positions in leading corporations and organizations in the world such as Warner Bros, Walt Disney, IBM, Adidas,…
WHY SHOULD YOU PURSUE THIS MAJOR?
Strengths of the programme compared to other programmes:
> The entire programme is taught in English;
> The academic staff are domestic and international experts with many years of experience in the industry;
> Study and research under the guidance of domestic and international experts;
> Dynamic, multi-national, multicultural learning environment;
> Diverse career options in multinational organizations domestically and internationally.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Professional human resource training programme for domestic and international business. Graduates will be able to participate in activities in the field of international business such as:
> Market research expert/ business policy planner
> International marketing expert
> Supply chain management/ international business management expert
> International investment consultant
> Trade promotion/ legal expert on commercial law
> Multicultural human resource management
> International business management consulting
> Import-export specialists
> Goods import and export startup
- ADMISSION INFORMATION
- Target
Highschool graduates or equivalent.
Students transfer Credits from other Universities and Colleges.
- How to apply
2.1. Based on the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam results
> Threshold to ensure input quality: The school will announce when the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam scores are available (According to the schedule of the Ministry of Education and Training). Conditions for submitting applications for admission consideration: High school graduation or equivalent; Participation in the 2024 National High School Graduation Exam.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.2. Based on high school transcript
2.2.1. Based on Academic Performance (Transcript) for 3 years of high school, excluding the Second Semester of Grade 12
> Average grade of all subjects throughout the academic year of Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and the First Semester of Grade 12 from 6.0 points or higher (rounded to one decimal place). The admission score must not be lower than the threshold for ensuring entrance qualifications set by the University.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.2.2. Based on Academic Performance (Transcript) for 3 years of high school
> Average grade of every subject throughout the academic year of Grade 10, Grade 11, and the entire year of Grade 12 from 6.0 points or higher (rounded to one decimal place). The admission score must not be lower than the threshold for ensuring entrance qualifications set by the University.
> Accepted majors: All undergraduate majors.
2.3. Based on the 2024 Competency Assessment Exam of Hanoi National University and Ho Chi Minh City National University
> Candidates must take part in the Competency Assessment Exam conducted by Hanoi National University and Ho Chi Minh City National University in 2024 with the scores of 600 or above (on a scale of 1200) and 67 or above (on a scale of 150).
- Direct Admission into the Specialization
Candidates meet the requirements in section 4 and have one of the valid international English certificates (as of the date of application): IELTS 6.0 certificate or equivalent.
For candidates of the University Foundation programme: IELTS 5.0 certificate or equivalent.
- Admission Rounds
Main round: January 2024
Additionally, candidates who graduated from high school before 2023 can enroll at different times throughout 2024.
- PROGRAMME DURATION AND DEGREE
Students participating in the programme will study for 3 years (excluding the foundational year). Graduates will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in International Business by De Montfort University – United Kingdom.
- HOW TO APPLY
- Required documents
> Admission registration form;
> Copy of high school transcript;*
> Certificate of high school graduation in 2024.
> Copy of high school graduation diploma if graduated before the admission year;**
> Copy of high school graduation diploma from abroad or Certificate of completion of international high school programme;**
> Copy of vocational/college diploma;**
> Copy of National University Competency Assessment Exam results;*
> Copy of IELTS certificate with a score of 5.0 or higher or equivalent English certificate;
> Note:
> Students only submit ONE copy from * depending on the admission method and ONE copy from **.
> All copies must be notarized. Copies with foreign features must be translated and notarized.
- Tuition Fee
First foundational year: 95,000,000 VND.
From the second year onwards: 132,000,000 VND per year.
- Apply Now
> Room 1007 – Institute of Education and Global Engagement – DMU Programme
> 8 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
> Phone: 028 7309 1991 (internal number: 4792) – Hotline: 0888 275 276
> Email: demontfort@hoasen.edu.vn
> Website: www.demontfort@hoasen.edu.vn / www.hoasen.edu.vn/hsu-iie
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
> The programme aims to train students with the capability to work in managerial and operational management positions in the field of international business. In the first year of the programme, DMU students will master English, acquire general knowledge of business, develop critical thinking skills, and research skills. After 3 years of specialized training in international business, students will be able to meet the requirements of working opportunities in international environments during the current era of global integration.
> The DMU programme combines advanced management science with professional experience in the international business industry in a systematic manner. The programme provides students with knowledge ranging from basics to advanced business practices, enhanced through immediate application of theoretical knowledge to real-world tasks.
PROGRAMME CONTENT
DURATION:
The programme lasts for 3 years (excluding 1 foundational year), with 2 semesters each year. Instruction is conducted in English.
> The International Business programme widens career opportunities worldwide for students;
> Students are equipped with knowledge about the operations of multinational companies, exploring notable points in emerging markets, practical knowledge about geography, socio-economics in the business field;
> Additionally, soft skills are honed through courses taught by industry experts, field trips, and real-life scenario exercises;
> The curriculum is designed to meet the recruitment needs of businesses. Graduates of the programme currently hold key roles in major enterprises such as Rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS, and Siemens;
> The programme is designed according to DMU’s Education Strategy 2030, where the timetable is simplified with a ‘module-based learning’ approach, meaning students study ONE subject at a time, allowing more time for engagement in their studies, quicker feedback from instructors, and a balance between life and learning.
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
| Year 0 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| IYZ | International Business | International Business | International Business |
| English for Academic Purposes 1 | Global Business Environment | Multinational Enterprise in the Global Economy | International Business Strategy and Governance |
| English for Academic Purposes 2 | Business Dynamics, Ethics and Culture | Data Analytics and Research Skills | International Trade Management |
| Academic and Study Skills | Economics on Global Business | International Organizational Behaviour and Leadership | Choose 1 of the 2 following subjects: |
| Maths Study Skills: Quantitative Methods | Marketing for International Business | Choose 1 of the 2 following subjects: | Emerging Markets: Economic Geography and Trends |
| The Context of Business | International Supply Chain Management | Dimensions of Digital Transformation | |
| International Financial Management and Decision Making | Choose 1 of the 2 following subjects: | ||
| Dissertation | |||
| Project |
