1. Program introduction

The Doctor in Management and Sustainable Development (DMS) is a full time, high quality, interdisciplinary PhD program. The degree is awarded by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU). 

  • Degree’s title: PhD in Sustainable Development and Management;
  • Name of Specialization: Management and Sustainable Development;
  • Specialization code: pilot specialization;
  • Field of study: Interdisciplinary;
  • Qualifications: PhD;
  • Program duration: 3 years.

2. Language of instruction

Mainly in Vietnamese. However, depending on the candidates, some of the subjects could be conducted 100% in English. All candidates are encouraged to do and defend their Dissertation in English.  

3. Admission process: 

The DMS program only accepts candidates with a Master’s degree. The Admission Council will review their professional records in accordance with the regulations of Hanoi National University.

4. Admission criteria: 

  • Degree requirements: an appropriate or related master’s degree (please contact the Admission Office for more information);
  • Language: Candidates should possess IELTS 5.0 and above or TOELF iBT 45-93 or an overseas undergraduate’s or postgraduate’s degree certificate where the language of instruction is English or a Bachelor’s Degree of Foreign Languages, majoring in English;
  • Work experience: Minimum 2 years in the Ph.D chosen field of interest (calculated from the Bachelor’s degree graduation date til the Ph.D admission date;
  • Others: according to VNU requirements

5. Training framework

 

# Subject code Subject name Credits
PART I. COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE

(for Candidates with related Master’s Degrees)

I.1 COMPULSORY 3
1 HSB6020 Managerial economics and Development 3
I.2 ELECTIVE 3/9
2 HSB6001 Strategic Management and Planning 3
HSB6003 Human Resource and Talent Management 3
MNS6003 Overview of Non Traditional Security Management 3
PART II. FOREIGN LANGUAGE ABILITY ENHANCEMENT 
3 ENG8001 Advanced Academic English 4
PART III. SUBJECTS, PH.D CANDIDATE SPECIALIZATION, DISSERTATION OVERVIEW
III.1 Compulsory 9
4 HSB8002 Scientific Research Method 3
5 HSB8003 Sustainable Development in Developing Countries 3
6 HSB8004 Corporate/Organization Social Responsibility 3
III.2 Elective 3/9
7 HSB8005 Globalization, Trade and Development 3
HSB8006 International Management 3
HSB8007 Organizational Change Strategy 3
III.3 Ph.D Candidate Specialization 6
8 HSB8008 Specialization 1 2
9 HSB8009 Specialization 2 2
10 HSB8010 Specialization 3 2
III.4 PH.D DISSERTATION OVERVIEW 2
PART IV. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

(No credits granted but it is compulsory in the program)

PART V. PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, TEACHING AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE

(No credits granted but it is compulsory in the program)

PART VI. PH.D DISSERTATION
11 HSB9001 PH.D DISSERTATION 70
TOTAL 100

6 – Professional skills: 

  • Independent and creative research thinking skills; ability to reason and think from an interdisciplinary approach toward governance and sustainable development issues; can create new knowledge in the professional field;
  • Being able to detect and handle complex interdisciplinary issues in the field of sustainable management and development and offer innovative solutions to solve management problems associated with sustainable development of businesses and organizations;
  • Ability to apply theory into practice to design strategy, policy to support Organizations develop sustainably. 
  • Capable of applying professional knowledge, methodology, scientific thinking skills effectively into teaching, research or consulting, or management, leadership to ensure the sustainable development of the organizations towards harmonious balance between the interests of businesses/organizations, the interests of society and environmental protection;
  • Having the capacity to make strategic, policy decision-making and management decisions associated with sustainable development at the macro and micro level.
  • Being able to propose new approaches and research in the field of interdisciplinary management and sustainable development.

7. Program fees: 

  • The first 3 years: 110.000.000 VND/year
  • 4th and 5th (if any): 20.000.000 VND/year
  • The above does NOT include application, reservation, extension, exam retaking, course retaking, English Standardized Test, English learning fees (if any).

8. Contact:

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (POMO):

Address: 2nd Floor, B1 Building, 144 Xuân Thuỷ, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội

Hotline: 02462924040

Email:  pomo@hsb.edu.vn

Website: https://hsb.edu.vn 

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