A Master's Degree in tourism program is now available at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

On December 6, 2021, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUSSH-VNU), signed the decision on the establishment of the Tourism sector and the training for Master's Degree in tourism.

Details of the program are:

1. Sector: Tourism 
2. Code: 8810101
3. Training institution: Faculty of Tourism, HCMUSSH-VNU.
4. Training program: 

Within 2 years, the training program includes 64 credits. To be granted the Master of Tourism degree, students  need to complete the training program and successfully defend their master's thesis.

The curriculum includes both required and elective courses: Modern tourism development trends, Sustainable tourism development, Tourism corporate culture, Scientific research methods, Tourism planning, Assessment of Vietnam tourism resources, Tourism business management, MICE tourism, Philosophy, Foreign languages, etc. and conduct a thesis to be recognized as a Master of Tourism.

The training curriculum enhances learners’ experience in tourism research, tourism policy making, and tourism development project management. Through the program, learners will be able to master theoretical knowledge of modern tourism and sustainable tourism development, as well as knowledge of economics, tourism management, business administration, organizational culture and business performance in tourism.

Students will study outside office hours at 10-12 Dinh Tien Hoang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

5. Enrollment:

5.1. Students with the right specialization do not need to supplement or transfer knowledge:
Bachelors of Science in Tourism (78101), and Hospitality Management (78102) (according to the Circular No. 24/2017/TT-BGDDT dated October 10, 2017 promulgating level-four classification of education at bachelor's degree level by the Minister of Education and Training) but do not meet the standards of group a, including: Tourism (7810101), Tourism and Hospitality Management (7810103) , Hotel Management (7810201), Restaurant and Culinary Management (7810202). Holders of a foreign Bachelor's degree in a tourism-related field of equal value are also accepted.

5.2. Additional knowledge is required for learners who:

a. Study tourism-related majors: An additional 10 credits are required.
The  tourism-related majors include: Geography Education (7140219), Vietnamese Language and Culture (7220101), Cultural Studies (7229040), Cultural Management (7229042), Geography (7310501), Oriental Studies (7310608), Chinese Studies (7310612), Japanese Studies (7310613), Korean Studies (7310614), Southeast Asian Studies (7310620), Vietnamese Studies (7310630) (The list of sector codes is according to Circular No. 24/2017/TT-BGDDT dated October 10, 2017 promulgating level-four classification of education at bachelor's degree level by the Minister of Education and Training)

The list of additional subjects includes: Introduction to Tourism Science, Tourism Economics, Hospitality Management, Travel Trade Management.

b.Learners with other majors: An additional 15 credits are required.
The list of additional subjects includes:Introduction to Tourism Science, Travelling Culture, Tourist Destination, Hospitality Management, Tourism Economics.

6. Candidates must take 3 subjects for the entrance examination, including:

- Basic subject: Introduction to Tourism Science
- Fundamental subject: Economics of tourism
- Foreign language subject: according to general regulations

Admissions and program costs will be updated on the following websites:https://hcmussh.edu.vn/tuyensinh and https://hcmussh.edu.vn/sdh. The program starts enrolling the first class in 2022.

Translator: Ngoc Han