04 requirements for the development of master's programs in Vietnam

04 requirements for the development of master's programs in Vietnam (Illustration)

Under the Regulations on Master's Training issued together with Circular 15/2014/TT-BGDDT, training institutions in Vietnam, when developing a master's program, must ensure the following 04 requirements:

1. Develop and implement the master's program oriented towards research and/or application based on the capabilities, conditions, and development orientation for each major and specialty of the training institution, as well as the actual demand for the utilization of master's-level human resources.

2. Clearly define the objectives, and output standards for each major and specialty; the academic load, program structure, and requirements for the thesis in line with the research or application orientation and under current regulations.

3. Ensure a minimum academic load of 30 credits for a one-year training program; a minimum of 45 credits for a one-and-a-half-year training program, and a minimum of 60 credits for a two-year training program. The academic load of each credit follows the Regulation on undergraduate and college programs under the current credit-based training.

4. Program content must aim at achieving the identified objectives and output standards; ensure that learners receive supplementary and advanced knowledge related to their major and specialty; increase interdisciplinary knowledge; and enhance the ability to perform professional tasks and scientific research in the relevant major and specialty. The undergraduate knowledge content, if necessary, must not exceed 5% of the stipulated duration for each unit of study.

Details may be found in Circular 15/2014/TT-BGDDT effective from July 1, 2014.

Ty Na

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