Bachelor's Degree in International Economics

With over 45 years of establishment and development, the Faculty of International Economics – Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam was formerly the sole institution authorized by the Ministry of Education and Training to offer training programs in International Economics in Vietnam. The program provides learners with in-depth knowledge of international trade, international investment, international finance, and international economic integration; research skills and essential competencies to work effectively within a deeply integrated international environment. 

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

An up-to-date and internationally aligned curriculum

The Bachelor of International Economics training program at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam is developed in reference to the curriculum of globally recognized universities, such as the University of British Columbia, Canada (ranked #34 in QS World University Rankings 2024). The program is structured to impart foundational knowledge of international economics and in-depth theoretical insights following two specializations of International Trade and International Finance; develop students’ research capabilities, enable them to analyze and evaluate both domestic and global economic situations; enhance critical thinking and professional skills; emphasize the use of foreign languages, preparing students to work independently and effectively in a deeply integrated international setting. The program is regularly updated with new economic discourses, developmental trends of the world economy, equipping students with the most current and comprehensive knowledge.

Experienced faculty members

The faculty members are well-trained at prestigious universities domestically and internationally, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Germany, China,... Many lecturers are Professors, Associate Professors, Doctors, Ambassadors, diplomats, and experts with extensive teaching and research experience in the field of international economics and economic diplomacy. Actively engaged in academic research, they frequently publish in reputable domestic and international journals, continuously enhancing their professional expertise and delivering high-quality, research-informed lectures.

Professional learning environment

Students regularly participate in seminars featuring distinguished speakers who are experts with deep professional knowledge and practical experience from international organizations, foreign representative missions in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and well-known universities and research institutes worldwide. Students also have opportunities to join domestic and international academic competitions, such as the Youth Innovation Competition on Lancang-Mekong Region’s Governance and Development, the Euréka Student Scientific Research Award, and the FOIE Tournament. They can conduct scientific research projects under faculty supervision, take part in student exchange programs at partner universities abroad, and obtain internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government bodies, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and enterprises.

CORE COURSES

Courses in the Professional Knowledge Module

• International Economic Relations
• Vietnam's Foreign Economy
• Applied Economics
• International Trade
• International Investment
• Money and Financial Market

Courses in the Specialized Knowledge Module

Specialization in International Trade 

• International Marketing
• International Payment
• Electronic Commerce

Specialization in International Finance 

• Corporate Finance
• Analysis and Evaluation of International Investment Projects
• International Financial Management

Skill-related courses 

• Leadership and Management Skills
• Personal and Professional Development Skills
• Report Writing Skills

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Types of careers that students can pursue after graduation:

• Officers and specialists in departments focusing on information synthesis and analysis of information; policy planning and consultation in the fields of international trade, international investment, international finance, international economic integration,... at Ministries, Committees, Sectors, Localities;
• Lecturers and researchers specializing in international economics at universities, colleges, and research institutes domestically and internationally;
• Specialists at foreign representative agencies in Vietnam, representative offices of international economic organizations, and non-governmental organizations;
• Business professionals, market researchers, managers,... at foreign enterprises, domestic companies, and various economic organizations.

FURTHER STUDY PROSPECTS

With solid expertise and strong foreign-language proficiency, graduates are well-prepared to pursue advanced studies at the Master’s or Doctoral level in International Economics and related economic fields at universities in Vietnam and around the world.

Bachelor's Degree in International Economics: Program Curriculum (2025); Program Curriculum (2023)