>> Hoa Sen University: Announcement of Master’s Degree Enrollment, batch 1/2024

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to receive Master’s scholarships up to 100,000,000 VND

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Major: Business Administration

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

1.2.2. Major: English Language

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Major: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in the field related to the registered major for candidates graduating from related majors or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism field for candidates graduating from other majors (from the date of the university graduation recognition decision to the examination date and have studied supplementary knowledge to have a level equivalent to a university degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the degree for a decision).

1.2.4. Major: Banking and Finance:

Regarding the degree:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

(*) Note: If candidates have not completed the foundation knowledge courses before the issuance of the examination notice, they can make a commitment to complete the foundation knowledge courses during their studies (before being considered for Master’s graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializations

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submit a complete application within the deadline as per the university’s regulations.

2. Admissions process:

Candidates submit the application for enrollment according to section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.

2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• Average grade or GPA from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or GPA from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or GPA from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or GPA from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or GPA from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

Note:

The overall GPA is rounded to one decimal place (For example: 5.95 is rounded to 6.0 and is scored as 30 points in this section).

For those whose academic results do not use the 10-point GPA scale, the graduation classification will be used to calculate the points for this section.

2.2. Statement of Purpose for Master’s degree:

Candidates write a statement of purpose (essay form) according to the requirements of their chosen major. The essay is scored on a maximum scale of 50 points based on the following criteria:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

• Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.
• For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.
• The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo; Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test. Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.
• Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Institute of Graduate Studies & Leadership – Hoa Sen University:

• Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752
• Hotline: 070 72727 803
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen
• Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

• Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before March 30, 2024.
• File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.
• For candidates who have not completed the Supplemental Knowledge program before the application deadline, they can submit a Commitment Letter to complete the program before the graduation evaluation deadline.

>> ĐH Hoa Sen: Thông báo Tuyển sinh Trình đ�?Thạc sĩ đợt 3/2023

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to Receive Master’s Scholarship up to 100,000,000 VND

I. PROGRAMS OPEN FOR ADMISSION

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). 1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:1.2.1. Specialization in Business Administration

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

1.2.4. Specialization in Banking and Finance:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializationsClear personal history

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

• Average grade or cumulative average score from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or cumulative average score from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or cumulative average score from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or cumulative average score from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or cumulative average score from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

2.2. Entrance essay for Master’s degree:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.

For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.

The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo;Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test.Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.

Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Postgraduate Training Institute – Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752

Hotline: 070 72727 803

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before 30/11/2023.

File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.

>> Hoa Sen University: Announcement of Master’s Degree Enrollment, batch 2/2023

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to receive Master’s scholarships up to 100,000,000 VND

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Specialization in Business Administration

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

1.2.2. Specialization in English Language

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in the field related to the registered major for candidates graduating from related majors or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism field for candidates graduating from other majors (from the date of the university graduation recognition decision to the examination date and have studied supplementary knowledge to have a level equivalent to a university degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the degree for a decision).

1.2.4. Specialization in Banking and Finance:

Regarding the degree:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

(*) Note: If candidates have not completed the supplementary knowledge courses (SKC) before the issuance of the examination notice, they can make a commitment to complete the SKCs during their studies (before being considered for Master’s graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializations

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submit a complete application within the deadline as per the university’s regulations.

2. Selection process:

Candidates submit the application for enrollment according to section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.

2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• Average grade or cumulative average score from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or cumulative average score from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or cumulative average score from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or cumulative average score from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or cumulative average score from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

Note:

The overall cumulative grade point average is rounded to one decimal place (For example: 5.95 is rounded to 6.0 and is scored as 30 points in this section).

For those whose academic results do not use the 10-point cumulative grade point average scale, the graduation classification will be used to calculate the points for this section.

2.2. Entrance essay for Master’s degree:

Candidates write an essay according to the requirements of their chosen major. The essay is scored on a maximum scale of 50 points based on the following criteria:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.

For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.

The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo;Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test.Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.

Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Postgraduate Training Institute – Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752

Hotline: 070 72727 803

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before 30/07/2023.

File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.

For candidates who have not completed the Supplemental Knowledge program before the application deadline, they can submit a Commitment Letter to complete the program before the graduation evaluation deadline.

>> Hoa Sen University: Announcement of Master’s Degree Enrollment, batch 1/2023

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to receive Master’s scholarships up to 100,000,000 VND

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Specialization in Business Administration

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

1.2.2. Specialization in English Language

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in the field related to the registered major for candidates graduating from related majors or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism field for candidates graduating from other majors (from the date of the university graduation recognition decision to the examination date and have studied supplementary knowledge to have a level equivalent to a university degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the degree for a decision).

1.2.4. Specialization in Banking and Finance:

Regarding the degree:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

(*) Note: If candidates have not completed the supplementary knowledge courses (SKC) before the issuance of the examination notice, they can make a commitment to complete the SKCs during their studies (before being considered for Master’s graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializations

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submit a complete application within the deadline as per the university’s regulations.

2. Selection process:

Candidates submit the application for enrollment according to section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.

2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• Average grade or cumulative average score from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or cumulative average score from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or cumulative average score from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or cumulative average score from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or cumulative average score from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

Note:

The overall cumulative grade point average is rounded to one decimal place (For example: 5.95 is rounded to 6.0 and is scored as 30 points in this section).

For those whose academic results do not use the 10-point cumulative grade point average scale, the graduation classification will be used to calculate the points for this section.

2.2. Entrance essay for Master’s degree:

Candidates write an essay according to the requirements of their chosen major. The essay is scored on a maximum scale of 50 points based on the following criteria:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.

For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.

The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo;Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test.Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.

Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Postgraduate Training Institute – Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752

Hotline: 070 72727 803

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before March 10, 2023.

File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.

For candidates who have not completed the Supplemental Knowledge program before the application deadline, they can submit a Commitment Letter to complete the program before the graduation evaluation deadline.

>> Thông báo: K�?thi đánh giá năng lực Ngoại ng�?đầu vào chương trình Thạc sĩ đợt 3/2022

>> Thông báo: ĐHHS Tuyển sinh chương trình Thạc sĩ đợt 3/2022

Detailed information:

• Languages: English (only for MBA, MAT, or MFB), French, and Chinese.

• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Saturday, November 19, 2022 (Duration: 90 minutes)

• Location: Hoa Sen University (08 Nguyen Van Trang, District 1, HCMC).

• Format: Multiple choice

The Institute for Postgraduate & Leadership Studies will send an Exam Notification to candidates who have registered for the Master’s programs in Business Administration, English Language, and Tourism & Hospitality Management phase 3/2022 before November 10, 2022.

Note:

• Candidates interested in registering for preparatory classes, please see detailed information here.

• For details on the foreign language exemption policy, please refer to section 2.4 in Announcement No. 1863/TB-DHHS regarding Master’s Program Admission phase 3 of 2022.

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a different field of study must submit a B2 English certificate when applying for the MAE (English Language) program. The university does NOT organize exams and preparatory courses in English for these candidates.

• The entrance and exit language requirements for learners must be in the same language.

>> Hoa Sen University: Announcement of Master’s Degree Enrollment, Batch 3/2022

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to receive Master’s scholarships up to 100,000,000 VND

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Specialization in Business Administration

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

1.2.2. Specialization in English Language

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in the field related to the registered major for candidates graduating from related majors or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism field for candidates graduating from other majors (from the date of the university graduation recognition decision to the examination date and have studied supplementary knowledge to have a level equivalent to a university degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the degree for a decision).

1.2.4. Specialization in Banking and Finance:

Regarding the degree:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

(*) Note: If candidates have not completed the supplementary knowledge courses (SKC) before the issuance of the examination notice, they can make a commitment to complete the SKCs during their studies (before being considered for Master’s graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializations

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submit a complete application within the deadline as per the university’s regulations.

2. Selection process:

Candidates submit the application for enrollment according to section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.

2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• Average grade or cumulative average score from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or cumulative average score from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or cumulative average score from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or cumulative average score from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or cumulative average score from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

Note:

The overall cumulative grade point average is rounded to one decimal place (For example: 5.95 is rounded to 6.0 and is scored as 30 points in this section).

For those whose academic results do not use the 10-point cumulative grade point average scale, the graduation classification will be used to calculate the points for this section.

2.2. Entrance essay for Master’s degree:

Candidates write an essay according to the requirements of their chosen major. The essay is scored on a maximum scale of 50 points based on the following criteria:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.

For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.

The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo;Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test.Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.

Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Postgraduate Training Institute – Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752

Hotline: 070 72727 803

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before 3/2022.

File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.

For candidates who have not completed the Supplemental Knowledge program before the application deadline, they can submit a Commitment Letter to complete the program before the graduation evaluation deadline.

>> Details of Announcement No. 05/TB-DHHS regarding Master’s Program Admission Phase 2 of 2022

>> Information on scholarships and tuition discount programs for the first phase of 2022

>> Accompanying Master’s students – Interest-free tuition installment plans

>> Receive an immediate tuition discount of 15,000,000 VND when submitting the application before June 10, 2022.

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

1. Business Administration (MBA) �?Field code: 8340101

Four specializations: Business Administration; Public Management; Marketing Management, and Logistics Management.

Duration of study: 18 months. Maximum study period: 42 months.

Tuition fees: See the school’s tuition fee announcement for details.

2. English Language �?Field code: 8220201

Two specializations: Teaching and Translation

Duration of study: 24 months. Maximum study period: 48 months.

Tuition fees: See the school’s tuition fee announcement for details.

3. Tourism and Hospitality Management �?Field code: 8810103

Duration of study: 18 months. Maximum study period: 42 months.

Tuition fees: See the school’s tuition fee

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant eligibility:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from universities with programs that have been accredited for quality by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Business Administration major

Regarding the degree: Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from university in the field of Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in fields close to or different from Business Administration from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, and have studied and met the requirements of additional knowledge courses (see the attached list of Additional Knowledge Courses) before the issuance of the examination notification (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience by the date of enrollment for those from fields other than Business Administration. If the work experience is less than this, the Admissions Board will review the application to make a decision.

1.2.2. English Language Major

Candidates must have graduated in the field of English Language/Literature or English Studies.

Candidates with a university degree in the following fields: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English and American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from universities either within the country or abroad recognized by the MOET; or those with degrees in Linguistics, Education Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Education from foreign universities trained in English recognized by the MOET, and have studied and met the requirements for additional knowledge courses (see the attached list of Additional Knowledge Courses) before the issuance of the examination notification (*).

Candidates with a university degree in a different field from universities either within the country or abroad recognized by the MOET, who have met the requirements for additional knowledge courses (see the attached list of Additional Knowledge Courses) before the issuance of the examination notification (*) and meet the English language requirements, specifically holding one of the following degrees or certificates:

• A university degree or higher in which the program is primarily conducted in English;
• An English language degree or certificate equivalent to Level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the Conversion Table of Foreign Language Proficiency Levels section 2.5 in this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major

Regarding the degree: Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from university in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields: Vietnamese Studies, Management Science, Cultural Management, Business Administration, or another field from universities within or outside the country recognized by the MOET, and have studied and met the requirements for additional knowledge courses (see the attached list of Additional Knowledge Courses) before the issuance of the examination notification (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in a field relevant to the registered major for those with a degree in a related field, or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism industry for those with a degree in a different field (from the date the University Graduation Recognition Decision was signed to the examination date and have studied additional knowledge to have the equivalent level of a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less than this, the Admissions Board will review the degree to make a decision).

(*) Note: In cases where candidates have not completed the additional knowledge courses before the issuance of the examination notification, candidates can commit to completing these courses during their studies (before being considered for a master’s degree graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: Applicable to all admission majors

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submission of complete application on time as per university regulations.

2. Selection Process:

Candidates submit their application for selection as per section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria are eligible to submit their application for selection.

2.1. Information on the candidate’s university transcript or graduation classification:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• From 5.0 to 5.9 or Average grade: 25 points
• From 6.0 to 6.9 or Fairly Good grade: 30 points
• From 7.0 to 7.9 or Good grade: 35 points
• From 8.0 to 8.9 or Very Good grade: 40 points
• From 9.0 to 10.0 or Excellent grade: 45 points

Note:

• The cumulative average graduation score is rounded to one decimal place (e.g., 5.95 rounded to 6.0 will be awarded 30 points in this section).
• For academic results that do not use a 10-point average grading scale, the graduation classification is used to calculate the score for this section.

2.2. Master’s Entrance Essay: Candidates choose 1 of 2 topics according to the requirements of the major they are applying for to complete the essay. The score for the essay is graded on a scale up to 50 points with the following criteria:

• Essay structure
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis & argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic 1: Discuss why you are continuing your education with the Master’s in Business Administration program and your future career orientation after completing this Master’s program.

Topic 2: With your knowledge of Business Administration, analyze the impact and consequences of the Covid pandemic on Vietnamese businesses. In your opinion, what should businesses do in the next phase to improve and develop their business situation?

2.2.2. English Language major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Share your ideas with example(s) to illustrate: (choose 1 of the following topics)

Topic 1: The ways we use a language depend strongly on the relationships between partners in communication.

Topic 2: It is said that languages develop only in the society of human beings to serve this society as meeting the demand of human beings.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic 1: Discuss why you are continuing your education with the Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management program and your future career orientation after completing this Master’s program.

Topic 2: With your knowledge of tourism, analyze the impact and consequences of the Covid pandemic on tourism in Vietnam. In your opinion, what should Vietnam do next to improve the current tourism situation?

2.3. Other criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), already graduated with a master’s or doctoral degree from reputable international training institutions or domestic institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional points are 15 points. After adding points, the final evaluation score should not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. For the foreign language subject: Candidates take the foreign language proficiency test organized by the school or are exempted from the foreign language subject according to item 2.5 in this section.

2.5. Conditions for exemption from the foreign language exam: Candidates applying for selection who meet one of the following conditions will be exempted from the Foreign Language exam:

• Possess a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an advanced program under the Project of the MOET on advanced program training at some Vietnamese universities or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the Engineer Degree Committee (CTI, France), with a foreign partner awarding the degree.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language field.
• Have a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to Level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language competence framework of the MOET, according to the conversion table below, valid for 02 years from the date of issue of the foreign language certificate to the registration date for the master’s exam, issued by institutions allowed or recognized by the MOET. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the foreign language certificate before recognizing equivalence.

• Holding a university degree or higher awarded by the educational institution itself within the last 02 years, where the output standards of the program have met the foreign language requirements at Level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language competence framework for Vietnam;

• Candidates applying who are foreign nationals and wish to enroll in master’s programs taught in Vietnamese must have Vietnamese language proficiency of Level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese language competence framework for foreigners, or have graduated from university (or equivalent level or higher) where the program was taught in Vietnamese; meeting the requirements for a second foreign language as per the regulations of the educational institution (if any).

Note:

• Certificates for exemption from the foreign language exam, if subject to validity, must remain valid until the registration date for the exam.

• For candidates registering for the Master’s program in English Language, the requirement for a second foreign language is languages other than English, reaching a level equivalent to Level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language competence framework for Vietnam, or equivalent to Level B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of the certificate for the Admissions Board to review and decide.

• The requirements for input and output foreign language for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS, FEES, AND ADMISSION TIMELINE

1. The application package includes:

• Essay as required by section 2.2 of part II of this announcement;
• Application form; Download
• University diploma or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
• Equivalency certificate for university diploma awarded by foreign educational institutions from the Quality Management Department;
• Transcript, university academic records specifying course names, hours, and scores for each subject (*);
• Work experience confirmation (for candidates applying for Business Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management majors); Download
• Personal resume with a photo verified by the current employer’s HR department or the local authority where the applicant resides, with a seal overlapping the photo; Download
• Additional knowledge course transcript for candidates who graduated in fields related to or different from the applied major (*);
• Language certificate, if any (*);
• Documents proving priority status, if any (*);
• Health check certificate within no more than 3 months;
• Three 3×4 portrait photos (*) taken within 6 months up to the application date (with the applicant’s name and date of birth on the back, kept in an envelope);
• Birth certificate (*), candidates can submit it upon registration for enrollment;

(*) Candidates can submit scanned copies or photos of documents via email. In case of direct submission at the institution, candidates should provide notarized copies or bring the originals for verification.

2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND per application.

3. Timeline:

• Application period: from 16/05/2022 to 10/07/2022.
• Foreign language proficiency test: 16/07/2022
• Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: 05/08/2022 (tentative).

IV. PRIORITY APPLICANTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Applicants

• DT1 Individuals who have worked continuously for 2 years or more (as of the application deadline) in regions classified as Area 1 in the current official university admission regulations. In this case, candidates must have an appointment or transfer, assignment decision by an authorized agency or organization;

• DT2 War invalids, people entitled to policies like war invalids;

• DT3 Martyr’s children;

• DT4 Heroes of the armed forces, labor heroes;

• DT5 Ethnic minorities who have had permanent residence for 2 years or more in regions specified under DT1 in this section;

• DT6 Biological children of individuals who participated in the resistance war and were exposed to chemical toxins, recognized by the Provincial People’s Committee as having deformities, malformations, or reduced self-sufficiency in daily activities and learning due to the effects of chemical toxins.

2. Priority Points

Candidates belonging to priority categories will receive an additional 10 points (on a 100-point scale) to the total evaluation score (application + essay) or will be given 10 extra points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from taking the Foreign Language exam.

Candidates can only apply one category of priority at most.

V. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must achieve a total evaluation score (application + essay) of 50 points or more; of which the minimum score for the University Transcript criterion is 25 points; the minimum score for the Essay is 25 points.

Meet the conditions for exemption from the Foreign Language subject or achieve 50% of the score scale of the foreign language proficiency test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CONSULTATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information of the Postgraduate Education Institute �?Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 803, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 11522

Hotline: 090 959 4757 �?037 657 1204

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Working hours from Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

• Candidates can submit the soft copy of the application (scanned or photographed original documents) via email within the application period and must submit the hard copy at the university before 30/07/2022.

• Email file format: Last and First Name_Document Name.

In 2023, in addition to attractive scholarship programs and tuition incentives, Hoa Sen University continues to accompany students with a 0% interest tuition installment payment support program via credit card for students. Students participating in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), English Language (MAE), Travel and Tourism Management (MAT), Finance and Banking (MFB) programs of the Institute of Graduate Studies & Leadership

Registrants:

• Privilege to pay tuition fees with 0% interest when paying via credit card. (*)
• No collateral needed

(*) The interest rate applies to the first 12-month loan term

>> Announcement of Master’s Admissions Batch 3/2023

>> Scholarship of Master’s programs 2023

Note:

• The 0% interest rate only applies to the payment of tuition fees for Master’s programs MBA, MAE, MAT và MFB by credit card. (Expenses other than this tuition fee are subject to interest and payment according to the bank’s regulations).
• Students pay attention and make the monthly installment payment on time (according to the bank’s instructions). If they are late, they must pay interest and fees as prescribed by the bank.

>> Hoa Sen University: Announcement of Master’s Degree Enrollment, 2022

>> Hoa Sen University: Opportunity to receive Master’s scholarships up to 100,000,000 VND

I. ENROLLED SPECIALIZATIONS

II. ADMISSION METHOD: SELECTION

1. Applicant criteria:

1.1. General requirements:

Candidates must have graduated from university programs that have been quality accredited by international organizations or recognized by the Department of Quality Management of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

1.2. Degree and work experience requirements:

1.2.1. Specialization in Business Administration

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university with a degree in Business Administration.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least two years of work experience up to the date of enrollment for candidates from different majors than Business Administration. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the application for a decision. No work experience is required for candidates graduating from the exact or related majors.

1.2.2. Specialization in English Language

• Have graduated from a university majoring in English Language/English or English Literature.
• Candidates with a university degree in: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, English-American Literature, Comparative Linguistics, American Studies, English Studies, English Translation and Interpretation from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET; or have a university degree in Linguistics, Educational Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences graduated from abroad and trained in English recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).
• Candidates with a university degree in other majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET, have met the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*) and meet the English requirements, specifically having one of the following degrees or certificates:
  • A university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in English;
  • An English language degree or certificate at level 4 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Competency Framework for Vietnam as per the conversion table in section 2.5 of this announcement or other equivalent certificates published by the MOET, valid until the registration date.

1.2.3. Specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Regarding the degree: Candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

• Have graduated from a university majoring in Tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Restaurant and Food Service Management.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice (*).

Regarding work experience: Candidates must have at least one year of work experience in the field related to the registered major for candidates graduating from related majors or three years of continuous work experience in the tourism field for candidates graduating from other majors (from the date of the university graduation recognition decision to the examination date and have studied supplementary knowledge to have a level equivalent to a university degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If the work experience is less, the Admissions Council will review the degree for a decision).

1.2.4. Specialization in Banking and Finance:

Regarding the degree:

• Have graduated from a university with a major or specialization appropriate for the field of Finance and Banking from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET.
• Candidates with a university degree in related fields or different majors from domestic or foreign universities recognized by the MOET and have completed the required supplementary knowledge courses (see the attached supplementary knowledge course list) before the issuance of the examination notice.

(*) Note: If candidates have not completed the supplementary knowledge courses (SKC) before the issuance of the examination notice, they can make a commitment to complete the SKCs during their studies (before being considered for Master’s graduation).

1.3. Other requirements: applicable to all enrollment specializations

• Clear personal history
• Physically fit for study
• Submit a complete application within the deadline as per the university’s regulations.

2. Selection process:

Candidates submit the application for enrollment according to section III of this announcement.

Candidates meeting the selection criteria can submit their applications.

2.1. Information about graduation classification or the graduation transcript of the candidate at the undergraduate level:

Maximum evaluation score: 45 points

• Average grade or cumulative average score from 5.0 to 5.9: 25 points
• Above average or cumulative average score from 6.0 to 6.9: 30 points
• Good or cumulative average score from 7.0 to 7.9: 35 points
• Very Good or cumulative average score from 8.0 to 8.9: 40 points
• Excellent or cumulative average score from 9.0 to 10.0: 45 points

Note:

The overall cumulative grade point average is rounded to one decimal place (For example: 5.95 is rounded to 6.0 and is scored as 30 points in this section).

For those whose academic results do not use the 10-point cumulative grade point average scale, the graduation classification will be used to calculate the points for this section.

2.2. Entrance essay for Master’s degree:

Candidates write an essay according to the requirements of their chosen major. The essay is scored on a maximum scale of 50 points based on the following criteria:

• Structure of the essay
• Information synthesis skills
• Analysis and argumentation skills
• Creativity

2.2.1. Business Administration Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the MBA program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.2. English Language Major (1,000 �?2,000 words)

Topic: Write a 1,000 – 2,000 words essay to illustrate your career vision and reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in English Studies degree at Hoa Sen University.

2.2.3. Tourism and Hospitality Management Major (1,500 – 3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.2.4. Finance and Banking Major (1,500 �?3,000 words)

Topic: Please explain why you continue your academic path with the Master of Finance and Banking program and outline your future career direction upon completing this program.

2.3. Other Criteria (optional): National awards (5 points), participation in scientific papers recognized by reputable organizations (5 points), holding a master’s or doctoral degree from internationally recognized institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training (5 points). The maximum additional score is 15 points. After adding points, the final assessment score must not exceed 100 points (if it exceeds, it will be rounded to 100 points).

2.4. Language Proficiency Requirement: Candidates must take the foreign language proficiency assessment exam organized by the university if they do not meet one of the following conditions:

• Holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree obtained full-time abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree from advanced programs under the Ministry of Education and Training’s Project on training advanced programs at some universities in Vietnam or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the engineer certification committee (CTI, France), with foreign partners issuing the degree.
• Holding a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major obtained abroad.
• Holding a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or above according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of the Ministry of Education and Training, according to the conversion table below, within 02 years from the date of issuance of the language certificate to the date of registration for the master’s entrance exam, issued by institutions authorized or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher awarded by the educational institution within a maximum period of 2 years, meeting the foreign language requirement of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam.

Foreign candidates applying for master’s programs in Vietnamese language must achieve a Vietnamese language proficiency level of at least level 4 according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners, or have graduated from a university program taught in Vietnamese. They must also meet the requirements for a second language as stipulated by the educational institution, if applicable.

Note:

Certificates used to exempt foreign language exams must be valid until the registration date.

For candidates applying for the Master of Arts in English Language program, the requirement for the second language is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam or an equivalent level of B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of their certificate for the Admissions Committee to consider and decide.

The foreign language proficiency requirements for both input and output languages for learners must be in the same language.

III. APPLICATION, FEES, AND TIMELINE

1. Application includes:
   • Online application at the website: //xettuyencaohoc.hoasen.ntc33.net/
   • Entrance essay according to the template; Download
   • Bachelor’s degree or temporary graduation certificate within 3 months (*);
   • Confirmation of equivalent diploma from the Quality Management Department for cases where the bachelor’s degree is awarded by a foreign educational institution;
   • Academic transcripts from the undergraduate level (*);
   • Confirmation of work experience (for candidates applying for Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management); Download
   • Personal resume with attached photo, certified by the human resources management agency at the workplace or the local authorities where the candidate resides, sealed with the overlapping photo;Download
   • Additional academic transcripts for candidates graduated from a different major than the one they are applying for (*);
   • Language proficiency certificate, if available (*);
   • Priority subject confirmation documents, if available (*);
   • Health examination certificate within 3 months;
   • 3 passport photos (3×4), taken within the last 6 months (with name, date of birth written on the back of each photo, placed in an envelope);
   • Birth certificate (*), which can be submitted additionally when registering for admission;
   (*): Candidates submit notarized photocopies.
2. Application fee: 1,000,000 VND/application.
   • The application fee is non-refundable in any form.
3. Timeline:
   • Application submission period: from December 12, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
   • Foreign language proficiency assessment test: around March 30, 2024.
   • Announcement of test results, list of successful candidates: April 10, 2024 (estimated).

IV. PRIORITY OBJECTS AND PRIORITY POINTS

1. Priority Objects
   • ĐT1: Individuals with continuous work experience of 2 years or more (calculated until the deadline for submitting application documents) in locations defined as Zone 1 in the current regulations on university admission. In this case, candidates must have a decision to accept employment or be assigned special duties by the authorized agencies.
   • ĐT2: War invalids, individuals entitled to policies like war invalids.
   • ĐT3: Children of martyrs.
   • ĐT4: Heroes of armed forces, labor heroes.
   • ĐT5: Ethnic minorities with permanent residency for 2 years or more in areas specified in category PO1 in this section.
   • ĐT6: Offspring of individuals engaged in resistance activities affected by toxic chemicals, recognized by the provincial People’s Committee as deformed, disabled, or with reduced self-reliance in daily life and learning due to the consequences of toxic chemicals.
2. Priority Points
   • Candidates belonging to priority objects are granted 10 points (out of 100) added to the total assessment score (application documents + essay) or awarded 10 points for the Foreign Language subject if not exempted from the Foreign Language test.Each candidate is only eligible for a maximum of one priority object category.

V. ADMISSION CRITERIA

Candidates must achieve a total assessment score (application documents + essay) of 50 points or more; with a minimum score of 25 points for the Undergraduate Transcript criteria and 25 points for the Essay criteria.

Meeting the exemption criteria for the Foreign Language subject or achieving 50% of the score in the Foreign Language proficiency assessment test.

VI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Contact information: Postgraduate Training Institute – Hoa Sen University:

Address: Room 708, No. 08 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone: (028) 73091991 �?EXT: 4752

Hotline: 070 72727 803

Email: [email protected]

Website: //ntc33.net/saudaihoc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caohochoasen

Office hours: Monday to Friday: Morning: from 08:00 to 12:00 & Afternoon: from 13:00 to 17:00

Note:

Candidates can submit application documents in soft copy (scanned or photographed documents from the original) via email within the specified timeframe and must supplement with hard copies at the university before March 30, 2022.

File format for submission via email: Full Name_Document Name.

For candidates who have not completed the Supplemental Knowledge program before the application deadline, they can submit a Commitment Letter to complete the program before the graduation evaluation deadline.

Candidates applying for the Master’s Program in English Language must participate in the foreign language proficiency test organized by the university (Chinese or French) or can be exempted from the test if they meet the foreign language proficiency requirements.

>> Announcement of the Second Phase of Master’s Admissions

Foreign Language 2 Exemption Conditions

Conditions for exemption from the foreign language test: Candidates applying for admission who meet one of the following conditions will be exempt from the Foreign Language test:

• Possess a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from full-time training abroad, recognized by the competent authority according to current regulations.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an advanced program under the Project of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for advanced programs in some universities in Vietnam, or a high-quality engineer degree (PFIEV) recognized by the French Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI), awarded by a foreign partner.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in a foreign language major. Possess a foreign language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework of MOET, as per the conversion table below, valid for 02 years from the date of issuance of the foreign language certificate to the date of master’s exam registration, issued by institutions permitted or recognized by MOET. The principal must assess and be responsible for the authenticity of the foreign language certificate before recognizing its equivalence.

Conversion Table for Foreign Language Certificates Equivalent to Level 3/6

• Possessing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree awarded by the educational institution within the last 02 years, where the program’s output standards have met the foreign language requirements of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language competency framework used for Vietnam;
• Foreign national candidates must achieve Vietnamese language proficiency from level 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese competency framework for foreigners if registering for master’s programs taught in Vietnamese, or have graduated from a university (or equivalent level or higher) where the training program was taught in Vietnamese; meeting the second foreign language requirement as regulated by the educational institution (if any).

Note:

• Certificates for foreign language exemption, if subject to a validity period, must remain valid until the registration date for the master’s examination.

• For candidates registering for the Master’s program in English, the requirement for the second foreign language, other than English, is to achieve a level equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level foreign language competency framework used for Vietnam or equivalent to level B1 or higher according to the European framework. Candidates need to submit a copy of the certificate for the Admission Council to review and decide.

• Candidates can register to participate in review classes to supplement knowledge for the foreign language proficiency assessment.

Review Class Information:

• Foreign Languages: French and Chinese

• Study Time: 15/11 (12 periods, 3-4 sessions) �?The official schedule will be sent to you later.

• Tuition Fee: 700,000 VND

• Registration Link: //forms.gle/wi6PYHuUd7EWtazu5

Tuition Fee Payment Information:

Candidates can pay the tuition fee in one of the following two ways:

1/ Bank transfer or cash payment at BIDV bank branches with the following information:

Beneficiary: HOA SEN UNIVERSITY

Account number: 1401 0000 987 194

Bank name: BIDV �?Sai Gon Branch

Note:

Details to include in the bank transfer: Name, MAE FL2 review class tuition fee

After transferring, candidates should send the payment order to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] for confirmation of completion of procedures.

2/ Direct payment at the university:

Candidates can pay in cash or use domestic debit cards (ATM cards) or international cards (Visa, Master, UnionPay, and JCB) at:

Location: Finance and Accounting Department, Hoa Sen University �?Room 102 �?headquarters at 08 Nguyen Van Trang

Note: Please bring the FL2 review class registration form when paying tuition fees directly at the Finance and Accounting Department.

Additionally, the university also provides reference materials for writing the entrance essay for candidates applying for the Master’s program in English. Candidates can contact the Postgraduate Training Institute to receive the materials.

For any inquiries about the review class or application registration, please contact:

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING INSTITUTE

Address: 08 Nguyen Van Trang, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC

Phone: (+84) 28 7309 1991 ext 11522

HOTLINE: 090 959 4757 �?037 657 1204 (Zalo)

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/caohochoasen