The International Joint Bachelor’s Program in Business Administration with Dongseo University, South Korea (DSU), is part of the portfolio of international bachelor’s academic programs offered by the Faculty of Business Administration at National Economics University (NEU). Students in this program gain knowledge and skills in business administration that meet international standards, as well as proficiency in English and Korean, broadening their career opportunities, particularly with South Korean businesses.

Program Advantages

– The program follows a U.S.-standard framework, with the first two years at National Economics University and the final two years at Dongseo University, South Korea; instruction is in English, with opportunities to learn Korean.

– Modern facilities and quality extracurricular activities.

– Reputable foreign lecturers and guest speakers.

– A bachelor’s degree awarded by Dongseo University, South Korea.

– Experience at Vietnamese and South Korean businesses.

Competitive tuition of approximately VND 260 million for four years (the exact amount may vary with exchange rates).

Career Opportunities

South Korea is Vietnam’s largest foreign partner. Nearly 9,000 South Korean businesses currently invest in Vietnam, including major corporations such as Samsung, LG, Lotte and Hyundai. Graduates can work in the following roles:

Business: Business development, assistant to the director, executive assistant, sales, strategy, business culture, project management, business analysis…

Production: Quality management, production scheduling, logistics…

Marketing: Advertising, KOL/KOC management, event organization…

Human resources: Human resources administration, personnel organization, training specialist…

Graduates can also work in accounting, banking, finance and other fields.

Researchers and lecturers in business administration…

Starting their own businesses.

Broad and diverse employment opportunities across multiple fields; graduates are the number one choice for South Korean and Vietnamese employers.

In South Korea: South Korea currently faces a labor shortage, so the South Korean Government has relatively open rules on part-time work for international students, as well as policies encouraging them to stay and work. This therefore presents a major opportunity for students after graduation.

In Vietnam: In Vietnam, many companies with 100% South Korean ownership and joint ventures with South Korean partners are eager to recruit high-quality personnel who are proficient in Korean. Graduates have a strong chance of being recruited by these companies because they have relevant expertise, understand the culture, are familiar with working styles in South Korea, and are proficient in two foreign languages: English and Korean. Holding a South Korean visa also offers significant advantages for travel between countries, which is very useful for international business trips and future career advancement.

About Dongseo University

Dongseo University is located in Busan, a beautiful city and South Korea’s largest port city. The university ranks among Asia’s top 50 universities for internationalization standards.

Dongseo is a multidisciplinary university with a global network of 250 international partner universities in 44 countries and more than 100 industry partners. The university has operated 2+2 joint programs in many countries with developed education systems, such as Malaysia, Indonesia and China. In South Korea, the university was selected to implement six Kmove school projects administered and funded by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea, under South Korea’s Ministry of Labor). These projects train learners who will later work as core managers at South Korean businesses in Vietnam, Japan, the United States, China and other countries.

With its strengths in educational quality, cultural similarities and broad employment opportunities at South Korean businesses, Dongseo University is a smart choice for students.

Academic Program

– Years 1+2: Foundational knowledge and English language development (at NEU, Vietnam).

– Years 3+4: Advanced, contemporary knowledge of business administration and business operations in the context of Industry 4.0 (at Dongseo University, South Korea).

Eligible Applicants

• Applicants currently in grade 12: A minimum grade 11 overall average of 6.5/10.
• Applicants who have graduated from high school: A minimum grade 12 overall average of 6.5/10.
• Applicants admitted to NEU in 2024: Students admitted to NEU in 2024 who wish to join the program will be granted direct admission. They must comply with the same regulations throughout their studies as all applicants admitted through other routes and meet the program’s selection requirements.

Admissions Process

Applicants must take the following assessments:

– General knowledge test (KTTH):

Applicants take the KTTH test, which covers mathematics and logic in Vietnamese. Applicants may use one of the following results in place of the KTTH score:

+ A total score of at least 20 for their three highest-scoring subjects/tests (including mathematics) in the 2024 national high school examination;

+ A score of at least 85 on the 2023 or 2024 competency assessment test administered by Vietnam National University, Hanoi, or at least 700 on the test administered by Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, or at least 60 on the thinking skills assessment administered by Hanoi University of Science and Technology;

+ A valid international SAT score of at least 1,200 or ACT score of at least 26.

– Interview: An in-person interview in Vietnamese.

– English test: At the high school English proficiency level.

Applicants holding a valid international English language certificate with an IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL 530, CBT 197, iBT 71, CEFR B2 or TEPS 600) are exempt from the program’s English entrance test.

Admission and Enrollment

• Admission: Applicants are recognized as admitted when they meet the English language requirement and their component scores and admission review score meet or exceed the minimum thresholds. The Admissions Council determines these thresholds. Applicants who meet the admission threshold but not the English language requirement must defer admission while retaining their admissions results and retake the English test in the program’s next admissions round. Once they meet the English language requirement, they will be admitted for enrollment in the next admissions round.

• Enrollment: Applicants must have graduated from high school to be eligible to enroll. Once admitted applicants complete the enrollment procedures, the University will formally recognize their admission.

Application Documents

1. Application form (Form DSU-01)
2. Application essay (Form DSU-02)
3. One notarized copy of the high school transcript (applicants taking the first-round examination must submit a transcript covering studies through the first semester of grade 12).
4. One notarized copy of the high school examination score report, provisional graduation certificate or high school diploma (not required for applicants taking the first-round examination)
5. One notarized copy of the birth certificate
6. One notarized copy of the identity card/citizen identity card
7. A copy of an IELTS certificate or equivalent (if available)
8. Two 3 × 4 photos (with name and date of birth on the back)
9. One photocopy of the payment order, payment slip or successful bank transfer notification for the application fee.

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