Introduction

The Master’s Program in Economic Management at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Thuyloi University, is an application-oriented graduate program for professionals in public administration, enterprises and development organizations who seek advanced competence in economic governance, policy and management. The program strengthens learners’ capacity to analyze economic problems, design and evaluate policies, plan and manage investment and development, and lead organizations through digital transformation. Through a 60-credit curriculum combining advanced coursework, two special topic internships and a master’s graduation project, learners develop the ability to address complex practice-based problems in economic management.

Highlights

• Application-oriented curriculum completed in 1.5 years (three semesters), totaling 60 credits.
• A common foundation in economics for managers, management science, quantitative methods, public policy and law, strategic management and human resource management.
• A broad pool of 24 elective courses covering state management of the economy, policy analysis, development and international economics, investment economics, cost-benefit analysis, finance and accounting, risk management, supply chains, digital transformation and construction management.
• Strong practical component, including two special topic internships (7 credits) and an 8-credit master’s graduation project addressing a practice-based problem.
• Teaching by experienced academic staff with research expertise in public policy, resource and development economics, investment and quantitative analysis.

Objectives

The program aims to enable graduates to:

• apply advanced knowledge of economics, management science and public policy to economic management at the organizational, sectoral and local levels;
• use research methods and quantitative tools to analyze economic information, forecast trends, and appraise policies, programs and investment projects;
• formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies, plans and policies for economic and social development;
• manage resources, risks, finance and people effectively and lead change, including digital transformation, in public and private organizations; and
• work independently, exercise professional judgment, communicate evidence-based recommendations and pursue further study at doctoral level when appropriate.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for managerial and advisory roles in state management agencies at central and local levels, public service units, state-owned and private enterprises, banks and financial institutions, project management units, consulting firms, international and non-governmental organizations, and research and educational institutions. Typical areas of work include economic and policy analysis, development planning, investment management and appraisal, public finance and budgeting, enterprise management, and monitoring and evaluation. The program also provides a foundation for progression to the Doctoral Program in Economic Management.

Academic staff

Selected doctoral-level academic staff teaching in the program include:

Name	Teaching and research areas
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Chinh	Policy impact analysis; state management of investment and of the economy; resource economics; construction economics
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Dung	Resource and environmental economics and policy; economic and financial appraisal of investment projects; circular economy
Dr. Phung Mai Lan	Policy impact evaluation; international trade; macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
Dr. Do Van Chinh	Economic efficiency analysis; cost management; risk management; investment project management
Dr. Le Minh Thoa	Sectoral state management; investment project management; cost management
Dr. Bui Anh Tu	Resource economics and management; construction investment economics; water resources economics
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Duc Toan	Public economics and management; investment risk management; policy analysis
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen	Policy impact evaluation; international trade; macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuyet	Macroeconomic policy; economic forecasting; firm productivity and FDI spillovers
Dr. Le Phuong Thao	Policy impact evaluation; economic growth and structural change; technological change
Dr. Phan Thuy Thao	Investment mobilization and management (FDI, ODA, public investment); state management of investment

Curriculum structure

The 2026 curriculum (subject to official approval by Thuyloi University) comprises 60 credits distributed across the following blocks:

Curriculum block	Credits	Share of program
General knowledge	9	15%
Foundation knowledge	12	20%
Specialized electives	24	40%
Special topic internships and master’s graduation project	15	25%
Total	60	100%

Indicative study plan by semester

Semester	Credit load	Main components
Semester I	20 credits	Scientific Research Methodology; English; five foundation courses; 4 credits of specialized electives.
Semester II	23 credits	Advanced Strategic Management; 18 credits of specialized electives; Special Topic Internship 1 (3 credits).
Semester III	17 credits	Philosophy (3 credits); 2 credits of specialized electives; Special Topic Internship 2 (4 credits); Master’s Graduation Project (8 credits).

General and foundation courses

Code	Course title	Credits	Semester
SRM502	Scientific Research Methodology	2	I
WUEL502	English	4	I
WUPH501	Philosophy	3	III
EEM501	Economics for Managers	2	I
ECM508	Advanced Management Science	2	I
EQM502	Quantitative Methods for Management	2	I
BAHM507	Advanced Human Resource Management	2	I
BAPL512	Public Policy and Law	2	I
BASM509	Advanced Strategic Management	2	II
	Total	21

Specialized elective pool

Students complete 24 credits from the following 24 approved elective courses (2 credits each; 48 credits offered), subject to the official study plan and course availability.

No.	Code	Course title (2 credits)	Semester
1	ECM520	Advanced Management Information Systems	I
2	ASME526	Advanced State Management of the Economy	I
3	EPA503	Economic Policy Analysis and Assessment	II
4	BAAG525	Advanced Game Theory Applications in Economics and Business	I
5	EIE505	Advanced International Economics	II
6	BARM517	Advanced Risk Management in Economics and Business	II
7	ECM513	Science and Technology Management	II
8	ADE508	Advanced Development Economics	II
9	BADT511	Leading Digital Transformation	II
10	BAMA520	Advanced Managerial Accounting	II
11	AFBA508	Advanced Corporate Financial Analysis	II
12	ESP509	Economic Development Strategy and Planning	II
13	BASM528	Advanced Securities Markets	II
14	CMCC515	Construction Cost Management	II
15	EIE510	Advanced Investment Economics	II
16	EAF511	Advanced Economic Analysis and Forecasting	III
17	BASC515	Advanced Supply Chain Management	II
18	ACPM508	Advanced Construction Project Management	II
19	MAEI509	Economic Information Management and Analysis	III
20	CEBM510	Contemporary Issues in Economics, Business and Management	III
21	ATE501	Advanced Tourism Economics	III
22	CBA512	Cost-Benefit Analysis	I
23	AIEC513	Applied Informatics in Economics	I
24	ECON514	Feasibility Study Preparation and Appraisal of Investment Projects	I

Applied learning and graduation requirement

Code	Component	Credits	Semester
ESI511	Special Topic Internship 1	3	II
ESI512	Special Topic Internship 2	4	III
—	Master’s Graduation Project	8	III
	Total	15

 

Note: English course titles have been standardized for accuracy and international readability. The official Vietnamese curriculum and the approved course list remain the governing documents.

Suggested website visuals

To accompany the program page, three high-resolution photographs are recommended:

• Graduate learners in a seminar, policy case discussion or group project on economic management.
• Field visits or applied learning with public agencies, enterprises or development projects.
• Research seminar, graduation project defence or faculty–student scholarly activity.

Video

Faculty of Economics and Management introduction video (2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZMnY4NWJSU

Contact

Faculty	Faculty of Economics and Management, Thuyloi University
Location	Room 211, Building A5, Thuyloi University, 175 Tay Son Street, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Academic contact	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Chinh
Email	[email protected]
Faculty email	[email protected]
Website	https://fem.tlu.edu.vn/