Program name                                  :Finance and Banking (MFB)

Program level                                   : Master

Major                                                : Finance and Banking

(Master of Arts in Finance and Banking)

Program code                                   : 8340201

The Master of Finance and Banking program at Hoa Sen University is strategically crafted to offer an applied Master’s orientation. This program is meticulously designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in modern Finance and Banking, catering to the demands of both academic rigor and real-world applicability in the financial sector. Our overarching goal is to cultivate high-caliber professionals capable of navigating and excelling in diverse domestic and international financial landscapes.

Master of Arts in Finance and Banking

(Program cod : 8340201)

1. Enrollment candidate:

Applicants must meet the following prerequisites to be considered for admission to the finance and banking program at Hoa Sen University:

• Graduated from an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training majoring in business administration, logistics, public economic management, marketing management, or other fields related to economics.
• Have a clear background.
• Healthy enough to participate in the study.
• Submit all necessary documents on time and completely according to the school’s instructions.

2. The curriculum duration:  18 months

3. Requisite knowledge: 60 credits.

4. Content of Curriculum

No.	Vietnamese name of subject	English name of subject
General Knowledge
1	Triết học	Philosophy
Foundation Knowledge
2	Phương pháp nghiên cứu trong tài chính ngân hàng	Research Methods in Finance-banking
3	Phân tích báo cáo tài chính doanh nghiệp	Corporate Financial statement analysis
4	Pháp luật cho nhà quản trị	Law for Administrators
5	Tài chính khởi nghiệp	Entrepreneurial Finance
Compulsory Specialized knowledge
6	Phân tích hoạt động ngân hàng	Analysis for Banking operation
7	Công nghệ tài chính	Fintech
8	Quản trị rủi ro	Risk Management
9	Tài chính quốc tế nâng cao	Advanced International Finance
10	Thuế nâng cao	Advanced taxation
11	Thẩm định ứng dụng	Credit assessment
Elective Specialized knowledge (Choose 3 out of 6 courses)
12	Chiến lược Marketing trong thời đại chuyển số	Marketing Strategy in Transformation Era
13	Đổi mới tài chính	Finance Innovation
14	Quản trị danh mục đầu tư nâng cao	Advanced Portfolio Management
15	Thị trường phái sinh	Derivatives Market
16	Mua bán, sát nhập & thoái vốn	Merger, Acquisition & Divestment
17	Quản trị tài chính nâng cao	Advanced financial management
Graduation
18	Thực tập tốt nghiệp	Internship
19	Luận văn tốt nghiệp	MFB Thesis

5. Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Master of Arts in Finance and Banking degree at Hoa Sen University acquire the following competencies:

Knowledge:

• Students will gain proficiency in various facets of Finance, including but not limited to investment, financing, business valuation, portfolio management, risk management, corporate governance, banking management, and project management. This breadth of knowledge empowers individuals to identify emerging financial challenges within enterprises, and subsequently employ scientific and creative methodologies to analyze and evaluate these challenges. Such insights enable informed decision-making pertaining to governance, management, and operational strategies within businesses.
• Students will acquire a mastery of principles, tools, and practices essential for analysis, investment, valuation, risk management, and forecasting. This expertise equips them to innovate and demonstrate creativity in decision-making processes across business and investment domains, as well as in policy planning and financial strategy formulation within banks, corporations, and enterprises of varied economic contexts.

Skills

• The program also emphasizes the modeling, systematic understanding, practical application, research, and ongoing development of knowledge relevant to the Finance industry. This holistic approach enables participants to adeptly apply their acquired knowledge in dynamic scenarios, exhibiting flexibility and creativity in devising and executing policies, strategies, and solutions to complex financial challenges.
• Students will cultivate essential skills to function effectively both autonomously and collaboratively. They will develop the ability to think independently and creatively, collaborate within teams, pose pertinent questions, analyze complex issues, and draw well-founded conclusions to advance their professional endeavors. Additionally, the program hones communication proficiency, work agility, and management and leadership capabilities, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to navigate and excel in diverse professional environments within the Finance sector.

Level of Autonomy and responsibility:

• Students will attain a comprehensive grasp of ethical principles, professional standards, and regulatory frameworks governing financial activities and investment domains. The program is designed to instill a commitment to serving and advancing community interests through adherence to these principles and standards.

• Students will cultivate the motivation and capacity for self-directed learning to continually augment their knowledge and expertise, thereby enhancing their professional qualifications. They will develop the resilience and adaptability necessary to navigate competitive landscapes and socio-economic shifts effectively, proactively directing their own professional development amidst evolving contexts.

6. Training process, requirement for graduation

Training in accordance with the Postgraduate Education Regulation 2075/QD-ĐHHS, which the President of Hoa Sen University signed on October 12, 2021.

Graduates with an MFB from Hoa Sen University must fulfill the following criteria:

• Completion of the training program and a training program GPA of 5,5 or above overall (out of a possible 10).
• Submit the thesis after signing confirmation from the instructor.
• There are remarks from independent reviewers.
• In accordance with the regulations on master training issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, the committee’s chairman and supervisor certify that the thesis has been edited in accordance with the committee’s conclusion and enclose a copy of the conclusion of the thesis review committee and the reviewers’ comments for training institutions to use as reference materials at libraries and archives.
• The Board considers a Thesis score of 5,5 or higher to be satisfactory.
• Have a Business Report grade of at least 5,5.
• Publicize the full text of the thesis on the University’s website;
• A minimum of 4 out of 6 on the 6-level foreign language competency framework for Vietnam, or an equivalent level, is required to meet the foreign language standards (Appendix I of Regulation 2075/QD-ĐHHS).

Guidelines pertaining to foreign language certifications for Master’s training programs.

7. Employment opportunity:

The following positions are available to graduates:

• Financial institutions including banks, securities firms, and auditing firms;
• Insurance providers, investment funds, and investment banks;
• Multinational corporations;
• Corporate finance directors;
• University professors;
• Entrepreneurs launching new ventures.