Students are trained and graded by businesses from the first year.

Students are allowed to work at least one month at a business from the first year, gradually increasing to 2-4 months in the following years, according to the new program of the University of Economics and Law.

The information was stated by Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Gia Khanh, Principal of the University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City National University, at the cooperation signing ceremony with Vietnam International Data Group (IDG) on the afternoon of April 15.

Mr. Khanh said this is the first time the University of Economics and Law has implemented the Co-op program (training cooperation between universities and businesses), piloting in the fields of Management Information Systems and Financial Technology.

University of Economics and Law and IDG Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on the afternoon of April 15. Photo: UEL — University of Economics and Law and IDG Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on the afternoon of April 15. Photo: *UEL*

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Anh Phong, Head of the Faculty of Finance and Banking, said that initially, the school planned to intersperse training modules at enterprises with the school program. However, enterprises believe that intermittent, short-term training will not be as effective as having students work at least one month at a time. Therefore, the school must accelerate theoretical credits, and spend time for students to visit enterprises. Enterprises will guide students in modules related to professional skills and expertise.

In the first two years, students work as interns. In the last two years, combined with the internship, students are qualified to work as full-time employees. The grading of students in each subject will be done jointly by the business and the school. In which, the score from the business side will account for a large proportion.

"The output standards and training courses remain unchanged and the degrees are still equivalent to other programs, but students will have more time to receive direct training and hands-on guidance from businesses," said Mr. Phong.

According to him, the goal is to help students be confident and get into work right after graduation.

Normally, the internship program for students at universities starts from the third year, some from the second year. Rarely do schools allow students to do internships in the first year.

In addition, many schools cooperate with businesses in building curriculum and learning content... however, students' scores are still mostly evaluated by the school's lecturers.

Students of the University of Economics and Law exchange after class, March 8. Photo: UEL — Students of the University of Economics and Law exchange after class, March 8. Photo: *UEL*

This year, the University of Economics and Law plans to enroll 2,600 students, maintaining the same 5 enrollment methods as last year.

In which, the school considers a maximum of 50% of the quota by the capacity assessment test scores organized by Ho Chi Minh City National University, and direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training is about 5% of the quota.

In addition, candidates can register for admission based on graduation exam scores (30-50% of the target); according to the priority admission of Ho Chi Minh City National University (up to 20%), considering international certificates combined with academic records or SAT/ACT/IB/A-Level certificates (up to 10%).

Le Nguyen

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