FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT PIONEERS THE LAUNCH OF A MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN INFORMATION STUDIES IN VIETNAM

The Faculty of Information and Management, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City has officially launched a master's degree program in Information Studies, marking a significant development in the Faculty's postgraduate training activities.

The launch of this major affirms the pioneering role of the Faculty of Information and Management as it becomes the first unit among higher education institutions with Information – Library training programs in Vietnam to implement a master's program in Information Studies. This is also a strategic step to meet the increasing demand for high-quality human resources with in-depth expertise in information, data, digital content, and information system management within the context of digital transformation.

General information about the program

• Major name in Vietnamese: Thông tin học

• Major name in English: Information Studies

• Program code: 8320202

• Training type: Full-time

• Duration: 02 years

• Degree upon graduation:

  • Vietnamese: Thạc sĩ Thông tin học

  • English: Master of Arts in Information Studies

Objectives of the training program

The master's training program in Information Studies aims to provide learners with in-depth theoretical knowledge and research methods in the information field; developing the capacity to analyze, manage, and innovate activities related to digital content, data, and information systems in a digital environment.

The program is built on an interdisciplinary foundation, combining information science, management science, business, information technology, and data science, thereby helping learners develop both research and professional competencies. Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to:

• Conduct systematic and directed research in the information field;

• Analyze, manage, and innovate activities related to information, data, digital content, and information systems;

• Apply in-depth knowledge and methods to solve practical problems in agencies, organizations, and businesses;

• Continue to study and research at the doctoral level;

• Adapt to the rapid development of science, technology, and the information field;

• Form professional consciousness, ethics, and a sense of responsibility to meet sustainable professional development requirements.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold a university degree or higher equivalent in the correct or relevant field, or a near-field or other field according to current regulations.

Based on Circular No. 09/2022/TT-BGDDT dated June 6, 2022, of the Ministry of Education and Training promulgating the List of higher education majors, university training majors are defined as follows:

1. Correct and suitable fields

• 7320201: Information – Library

• 7320205: Information Management

2. Near-fields

Group 73201 – Journalism and Communication:

• 7320101: Journalism

• 7320104: Multimedia Communication

• 7320105: Mass Communication

• 7320106: Communication Technology

• 7320107: International Communication

• 7320108: Public Relations

Group 73203 – Archival – Museum Studies:

• 7320303: Archival Science

• 7320305: Museum Studies

Group 73204 – Publishing – Distribution:

• 7320401: Publishing

• 7320402: Publishing Business

Group 73404 – Governance – Management:

• 7340401: Management Science

• 7340403: Public Management

• 7340404: Human Resource Management

• 7340405: Management Information Systems

• 7340406: Office Administration

• 7340408: Labor Relations

• 7340409: Project Management

Group 74801 – Computing:

• 7480104: Information Systems

Group 74802 – Information Technology:

• 7480201: Information Technology

3. Other fields

Other fields include training majors that do not belong to the correct, suitable, or near-field groups mentioned above. The application and fulfillment of related requirements are applied according to current admission regulations.

Career opportunities after graduation

The master's degree program in Information Studies aims to develop human resources with in-depth knowledge and capacity for research, analysis, design, management, exploitation, and development of information systems, data, and digital content.

After graduation, learners are capable of taking on professional, management, research, and consulting positions related to information management, digital content creation, data management and exploitation, and information system development in state agencies, educational institutions, information – library organizations, research institutes, businesses, and other organizations.

Typical job groups include:

• Designing, managing, and developing websites, web portals, and digital platforms;

• Planning, managing, and evaluating digital content and digital communication strategies;

• Managing and developing digital service and e-commerce platforms;

• Managing information and optimizing information processes in organizations;

• Analyzing data to support decision-making and planning organizational activities;

• Designing, managing, and developing information systems;

• Researching, consulting, and implementing solutions for information, data, and digital content;

• Participating in teaching, research, or continuing to study at the doctoral level in relevant fields.

A new milestone for the Faculty of Information and Management

The launch of the master's program in Information Studies not only expands learning and professional development opportunities for students but also demonstrates the innovative capacity, development vision, and pioneering role of the Faculty of Information and Management in training high-quality human resources for the information sector in Vietnam.

With an interdisciplinary, modern orientation and close connection between research and professional practice, the program is expected to contribute to training a team of experts capable of effectively managing information resources, data, digital content, and information systems; while actively contributing to the digital transformation process of agencies, organizations, businesses, and society.

Detailed information regarding admission plans, application conditions, documents, deadlines, and registration methods will be updated by the University and the Faculty of Information and Management in upcoming notices.