Faculty of urban studies has a major in urban management under the urban studies major (major code 7580112)
FACULTY OF URBAN STUDIES HAS A MAJOR IN URBAN MANAGEMENT UNDER THE URBAN STUDIES MAJOR (MAJOR CODE 7580112)
APPLICATION FROM THE 2022 ENROLLMENT COURSE
Based on Decision No. 2426/QD-UBND dated July 5, 2021 of the City People's Committee on Approval of the Master Plan for training international-level human resources (08 majors: 1. Information and communication technology; 2. Mechanics - Automation; 3. Artificial intelligence; 4. Business administration; 5. Finance - Banking; 6. Healthcare; 7. Tourism; 8. Urban Management) for the period 2020 - 2035 and the University shares;
Based on the results of the research project: Project on training international-level human resources in the field of Urban Management, chaired by Dr. Pham Tan Ha - Vice President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM.
Pursuant to Decision No. 1254/QD-XHNV-DT of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM dated July 24, 2024 on the announcement of additional training majors at the university level;
The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM is presiding over the task of the Project on training international-level human resources in the field of Urban Management for the period 2020-2035 and is responsible for implementing pilot training from the 2024-2025 school year. In order to properly implement the tasks assigned by the Project Steering Committee, the Faculty of Urban Studies has developed a training plan for the Urban Management major under the Urban Studies major applied from the 2022 course, specifically as follows:
Training major name:
Vietnamese: Urban Studies
English: Urban Studies
Training major code: 7580112
Training level: University
Training type: Full-time
Training duration: 3.5 years for the Urban Studies major program; 4 years for the Urban Management major program.
Thus, the Urban Studies undergraduate training program from the 2022 course includes 2 majors: Urban Management and Urban Studies. After completing the second year, Urban Studies students will register to choose a major in Urban Studies or Urban Management. The training program in Urban Studies and Urban Management continues to be researched and improved to continuously improve the quality of training, meeting practical needs in the current context.
The framework of the training program in Urban Management according to the project is summarized as follows:
Training objectives: The training program in Urban Studies and Urban Management according to international standards aims to equip students with a solid knowledge foundation, necessary professional practice skills and soft skills, along with high professional ethics and attitudes. Students will be prepared to become comprehensive urban experts, capable of actively contributing to the sustainable development of modern cities around the world. The program also emphasizes international cooperation and the ability to work in a global environment, helping students grasp the latest trends and technologies in the urban field.
Training program content: In addition to the subjects of General Education and Basic Urban Studies, students majoring in Urban Management study the following specialized subjects:
General Urban Management
State Management of Urban Areas
Urban Land Management
Urban Environmental Management
Urban Project Management
Cultural Heritage and Architectural Management
Urban Social and Cultural Management
Waste, Wastewater, and Emission Management
Urban Housing Management
Urban Tourism Planning and Management
Application of New Techniques in Urban Management
Smart Cities and Green Cities
Laws and Policies in Urban Management
Urban Economics
Urban Financial Management
Urban Economic Risk Analysis and Management
Urban Project Sustainability Assessment
Geographic Information System (GIS) for Urban Management
General Urban Morphology
Infrastructure urban engineering
Urban design
Construction project design and management
Functional zoning in urban management
Urban landscape
AutoCAD application in design
Urban mass media
Sustainable urban community development
Impact of climate change on urban areas
Real estate market
Internship programs include: Internship 1, Internship 2, Internship 3 and Graduation internship designed specifically for the majors of Urban Management and Urban Studies.
Detailed training program for Bachelor of Urban Studies here.
Job opportunities:
Bachelor of Urban Studies graduates can work at:
Urban Management Department, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Management of districts, counties of major cities, cities, towns, districts of provinces; Construction Inspector; Environmental Inspector; Urban project management boards (technical infrastructure, residential areas, housing); Compensation and clearance boards for projects; Real estate companies; Private enterprises related to urban development (construction, trees, etc.); Institutes and research centers of cities and provinces; Apartment management boards; Urban area management boards; Research and development departments (R&D) of companies; Universities and colleges with training in urban development.
Taking on the roles of: Consulting, coordinating, planning on socio-economics; designing and developing policies related to urban areas; Building, appraising and evaluating projects; Teaching and research.
