INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS - FINANCE
JOINTLY HELD BY VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE (VNUA)
AND MASSEY UNIVERSITY (NEW ZEALAND)
On August 18, 2021, Vietnam National University of Agriculture and Massey University (New Zealand) has signed an articulation agreement on international undergraduate program in Economics - Finance. The Bachelor’s Degree will be granted by Massey University (Top 300 in the World). The program consists of 2 phases (Phase 1 at VNUA and Phase 2 at Massey). It is in line with the needs of studying abroad in the period of post Covid-19 pandemic, the pace of integration into the world of students who have just graduated from high school, and the economic status of families in developing country.
WHY CHOOSE ECONOMICS - FINANCE?
Bachelor program in Economics – Finance will bring you in-depth knowledge of economic and financial analysis from the national level to the international market, with a perfect combination of theory and practice. Upon graduation, you will acquire necessary skills and be trained well to obtain a professional attitude to confidently tackle national, regional, and global economic problems.
Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Economics - Finance gives you a very promising choice for your career path. An Economics or Finance major will open many employment doors in corporates, investment banking, fintech, commercial or retail banking, financial services industry, financial planning, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital and insurance. Careers include:
· Securities Analyst
· Investment Banking Analyst
· Portfolio or Fund Manager
· Share Broker, Investment Broker, Financial Trader, Quant Trader
· Analyst for Businesses, Reserve Bank and Treasury
· Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
· Finance/Commercial Manager
· Capital Investment Manager
· Personal Financial Planner
· Financial Analyst
· Bank Manager and Loan Officer
· Risk Management Officers
· Actuary and so on.
WHY CHOOSE MASSEY UNIVERSITY?
· High ranking and international recognition
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by its international rankings, accreditations and associations. The University is rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University's Bachelor’s Degree in Economics - Finance ranks No.1 in New Zealand, 12th in the Asia-Pacific region, and top 150 worldwide. The Degree is also recognized by international associations: ACCA, CFA, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, SAS,…
· Innovation and excellence program
Studying at Massey University is about doing things differently. It’s about shaping the world, by coming up with innovative, practical solutions and ideas for how we can live our lives in a better way.
Massey is New Zealand’s national university, with around 34,000 students as well as a presence in twenty nations around the globe. About half of its students study through Massey’s virtual (distance) campus. Each year, more than 5.000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm and welcoming environment at three North Island campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington.
Massey University has a proud 125-year history and has been offering distance learning for more than half a century. Massey is sought-after throughout the world for its innovation and excellence. Massey has a strong global outreach with a campus in Singapore and connections with alumni and students located throughout the world.
PLANNING YOUR PROGRAMME
The program is developed by Massey University according to New Zealand's higher education standards and is subject to strict evaluation by the New Zealand Accredition Authority. The stydy loads are evenly distributed for the 2 phases in, accordingly:
• Phase 1 (1.5 years – Studying at VNUA): Basic knowledge of Economics - Finance taught in English by leading professors, associate professors, and doctors of VNUA.
• Phase 2 (1.5 years - Studying at Massey): Specialized knowledge in Economics - Finance taught by professors, associate professors of Massey University.
Massey University grants a Bachelor's degree in Economics - Financce, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. At the end of Phase 1, if students are not eligible (IELTS score of below 5.0 and insufficient finance resource (about 18,000USD/year), etc. to go to New Zealand to attend Phase 2 of the Programme, they may continue to study the Bachelor program in Financial Economics (English Program) or Business Administration (Advanced Program) or any other Bachelor programs available at VNUA in about 2 years and are awarded Bachelor's Degree by VNUA.
TUITION FEES
· Phase 1: Tuition fees are calculated as for students enrolled in Financial Economics (English Program) at VNUA (Approx. 1,500 USD/year for international students; 1,200 USD/year for local students)
· Phase 2: Tuition fees are as prescribed by Massey University for international students in Business (click here).
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
· Students and applicants at VNUA are given priority by Massey University with partial scholarships worth 15% of the tuition fee for the second phase;
· In addition, Massey University offers international students a variety of other talented scholarships (click here).
· Student will be provided Massey ID to enjoy online utilities of Massey University;
· Opportunity of working VISA for students (20 hours/week and unlimited vacations);
· 3-year VISA opportunity to work in New Zealand after graduation.
APPLICATION DUE DATE
· Application time: 08/2021
· Academic schedule:
+ Phase 1: From 9/2021 to 02/2023
+ Phase 2: From 02/2023 to 08/2024
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
· Application form (Massey University Form)
· Student CV
· High School Graduation Certificate or Certificate of High School Completion (02 copies)
· Copy of ID Card/Passport (02 copies)
· Portrait photo 4×6 (02 copies)
· Evidence of English Language proficiency (02 copies) (if any).
CONTACT
- VNUA: Training Management Office (Room 121, Admin Building), Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Phone: +84 978938874 (Dr. Hai); or +84 935582686 (Ms. Dung)
- Massey University: Ms. Ha Lien Ton, Director International Programmes – Vietnam, Email: H.L.Ton@massey.ac.nz
PHASE 1: COURSES AT VNUA (VIETNAM)
New students, current students from other disciplines or transferred from other universities must complete the following courses before moving on to Phase 2 - Studying at Massey University.
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Course
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Course Title
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VNUA
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Massey credits
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Hours
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Credits
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|
KTE02001
|
Microeconomics I
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KTE03001
|
Microeconomics II
|
60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE02002
|
Macroeconomics I
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KQE02303
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Fundamental of Money and Finance
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90
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3
|
9
|
|
KQE03408
|
Fundamental of Stock Market
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE02006
|
Principles of Statistics
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KQE03014
|
Principles of Accounting
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KTE03066
|
Business Statistics
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KDE04013
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International Business
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KTE03055
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Introduction and Application of Game Theory
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60
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2
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6
|
|
KTE03002
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Macroeconomics II
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60
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2
|
6
|
|
KTE01006
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Applied Informatics in Financial Economics
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60
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2
|
6
|
|
KTE02009
|
Research Methods in Economics
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60
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2
|
6
|
|
KTE03050
|
International Monetary Economics
|
60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03065
|
Capital Market
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KQE03304
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Public Finance
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03054
|
Invesment Economics
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03057
|
Portfolio Analysis and Management
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03056
|
Insurance and Risk Management
|
60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03052
|
International Economics
|
60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE01005
|
Public Speaking
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03063
|
State Economic Management
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60
|
2
|
6
|
|
KTE03021
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Public Policy
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KTE03031
|
Project Management
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
KQE03008
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Financial Accounting
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90
|
3
|
9
|
|
Total
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|
60
|
180
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PHASE 2: COURSES AT MASSEY UNIVERSITY (NEW ZEALAND)
After completing Phase 1, students enroll at Massey University in one of the two majors (Economics or Finance) with specific courses as follows.
Phase 2 – Economics: Start in February – Bachelor of Business (Economics)
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Massey
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Fourth Semester – Year 2
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Feb-Jun
(Semester1)
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Code
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Course Name
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Credits
|
|
115.211
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Business Law
|
15
|
|
115.212
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Fundamentals of Leadership and Teamwork
|
15
|
|
178.201
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Microeconomics
|
15
|
|
178.250
|
Contemporary Economic Issues
|
15
|
|
Massey
|
Fifth Semester – Year 3
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Jul-Nov
(Semester2)
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Code
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Course Name
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Credits
|
|
178.300
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Macroeconomic Policy and Applications
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15
|
|
178.200
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Macroeconomics
|
15
|
|
178.352
|
Survey of International Economics
|
15
|
|
178.280
|
Economic Analysis and Applications
|
15
|
|
Massey
|
Sixth Semester – Year 3
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Feb-Jun
(Semester1)
|
|
Code
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Course Name
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Credits
|
|
xxx.xxx
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Any Elective
|
15
|
|
xxx.xxx
|
Any Elective
|
15
|
|
178.380
|
Applied Econometrics
|
15
|
|
178.301
|
Micro Economic Theory and Applications
|
15
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
180 Credits
|
Phase 2 – Finance: Start in February – Bachelor of Business (Finance)
|
Massey
|
Fourth Semester – Year 2
|
Feb-Jun
(Semester1)
|
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Code
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
|
115.211
|
Business Law
|
15
|
|
125.241
|
Introduction to Investments
|
15
|
|
125.220
|
Financial Institutions and Markets
|
15
|
|
125.230
|
Business Finance
|
15
|
|
Massey
|
Fifth Semester – Year 3
|
Jul-Nov
(Semester2)
|
|
Code
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
|
115.212
|
Fundamentals of Leadership and Teamwork
|
15
|
|
125.350
|
Financial Risk Management
|
15
|
|
125.340
|
Investment Analysis
|
15
|
|
125.330
|
Advanced Business Finance
|
15
|
|
Massey
|
Sixth Semester – Year 3
|
Feb-Jun(Semester1)
|
|
Code
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
|
xxx.xxx
|
Any Elective
|
xxx.xxx
|
|
125.320
|
International Finance
|
125.320
|
|
125.250
|
Financial Modelling
|
125.250
|
|
xxx.3xx
|
Any Year 3 Elective
|
xxx.3xx
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
180 Credits
|
STUDENT LIFE AT MASSEY
SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF MASSEY UNIVERSITY
1. High-quality academic programs led by world-class researchers and professors, including 04 outstanding professors in sciences and humanities and social sciences, and 01 professor in the top 10 of the world's leading marketing professors;
2. A culture that fosters innovation through close links with businesses, including a university business incubator;
3. A beautiful international campus with modern teaching and learning facilities, academic staff and students from more than 80 countries;
4. Friendly, vibrant and creative space;
5. Student dormitories rated 5 stars luxurious, comfortable, safe, and friendly;
6. A free bus system that transports students to friendly shops and cafés in the city;
7. Excellent gateway location for outdoor travel, with transport links to other provinces of New Zealand and the world;
8. Excellent physical and sports facilities, serving students and hosting domestic and international sports competitions;
9. Center of excellence for research and training in Finance, Economics, Design, Medicine, Agriculture, Aviation, etc.
More detail at: Massey University Brochure
Atmosphere of the preparation week for the new academic year with many events such as: Meeting, chating, visiting, etc. for students to get used to their new life and surrounding utilities.