What do IT students need to prepare to meet the future labor market?

The current situation of IT labor in Vietnam

With the strong impact of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution and the Government's orientation towards digital economic development, the information technology (IT) labor market in Vietnam is growing strongly, creating a long-term "thirst" for human resources.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Science and Technology , the country currently has about 74,000 enterprises operating in the IT sector with more than 1.2 million workers. To meet the needs of the economy, it is estimated that by 2030, Vietnam will need 3 million workers in this field.

The Vietnam IT market report also said that by 2025, the IT industry in Vietnam is expected to need about 700,000 new employees. However, currently, domestic training facilities can only meet the demand of about 500,000 people.

In the context of Vietnam's economy promoting digital transformation, IT is present in almost all areas of life. IT graduates can work in domestic and international enterprises and organizations or freelance in many different roles such as programmers, software engineers, testers, system analysts, network administrators or technology entrepreneurs.

In addition to wide job opportunities, IT is also one of the industries with high income. According to JobOKO's 2025 Job Market Report, in 2024, IT will continue to be among the leading industries in terms of salary in Vietnam.

What do IT students need to prepare?

The IT industry not only requires academic ability, but also the ability to apply knowledge into practice to solve problems in businesses. Students need to proactively equip themselves with the necessary skills to become outstanding candidates in the eyes of employers.

Professional skills

A solid technical foundation is the core element that determines professional competence. By understanding the roots of technology and grasping its principles, you can apply it creatively in your work and adapt to changing tools and trends.

Basic knowledge such as programming, computer networks, information systems and software development are the foundation for students to study in more depth in specialized fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Technology and Information Security. If you are wondering which major in information technology to study, consider based on your own interests and the trends of the labor market.

Soft skills

The profile of IT personnel that is sought after by employers today is not only those who are good at technical skills but also have soft skills such as teamwork, communication, critical thinking and project management. In fact, many students still underestimate the need to practice these skills, while this is an important factor for career development and advancement.

Proficient in English

Most of the IT documents, software and tools are in English. Therefore, the ability to read and communicate in English is almost mandatory. In addition, many IT companies today are multinational companies or have international partners, so using English fluently will help you work more effectively and conveniently.

RMIT Vietnam Bachelor of Information Technology Program

To be successful in the IT field, students need to be equipped with a solid technical knowledge base along with the necessary soft skills. These skills, integrated into the university training program, will bring great advantages to students after graduation. The Bachelor of IT at RMIT Vietnam is one of the programs that is applying this method.

The program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), a member of the Seoul Agreement. Graduates are recognised to practice internationally.

The IT program at RMIT lasts 3 years and has a flexible course structure. Students can design their own learning path to specialize in a major or expand their knowledge in a variety of related areas: enterprise systems development, digital innovation, information security, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science , etc. In addition, students also learn broader business knowledge and essential multidisciplinary working skills such as project management and cross-cultural collaboration.

The program is taught entirely in English. Activities such as group work, discussions with lecturers, and working relationships with businesses are all conducted in English. Therefore, RMIT students have many opportunities to practice their ability to use specialized English and English in a professional working environment.

RMIT alumni are now working in the technology sector around the world, not only in Vietnam but also in Australia, Canada and the United States, and hold important positions at prestigious corporations such as NAB, ANZ, Intel and Bosch.

See more: Which major in information technology should I study?

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