Master in Economic Statistics (applied direction)

19-12-2022

Economic statistics

The application-oriented master’s degree program in Economic Statistics provides students with a solid knowledge of applied statistics, quantitative analysis in economics and business, and the necessary skills and attitudes. so that graduates can work in organizations and units related to statistics and data analysis. Graduates have in-depth knowledge of research methods, statistical techniques, data analysis skills, and meet the standards of foreign languages and informatics to ensure that they meet all requirements for statistical operations. economic components. Ability to apply scientific and creative knowledge to different real-life situations. Capable of independent research, critical thinking and updating specialized scientific knowledge of different countries to meet the needs of statistical activities in the context of globalization.

– Learner target:

Learners who have graduated from University

– Admission conditions:

According to the current regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the training regulations of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh.

– Program structure:

I.General Knowledge: 11 credits

  • Philosophy
  • Foreign Language
  • Scientific research method

II. Basic and specialized knowledge: 36 credits

Industry Basic Knowledge

  • Macroeconomic
  • Economic development
  • Machine learning statistics
  • Advanced Data Mining
  • Big data and applications
  • Social network data analysis

Specialized knowledge

  • Required specialized knowledge
  • Advanced econometrics
  • Multivariate data analysis
  • Sampling method

Elective specialized knowledge

  • Advanced econometrics
  • National account system
  • Census
  • Quantitative analysis in business
  • Social statistics
  • Forecasting in business and economics
  • Non-parametric statistics
  • Bayesian statistics
  • Calculation method applied in economics

III. Internship and Graduation: 13 credits

  • Extra-curricular thematic report
  • Assignment
  • Project

Total: 60 credits

– Standard output:

Knowledge Output Standards

  • Deep understanding and ability to organize and manage the work of identifying research problems, planning research, organizing and conducting surveys or collecting data, coding and processing data, analyzing Analyze and report results for business and economic studies.
  • Understand and be able to implement data collection methods through random and non-random sampling methods for research in practice.
  • Understand the methods of data mining and big data processing.
  • Deeply understand the concepts of macroeconomics, economic development and thereby understand the economic activities of enterprises and state management agencies.
  • Understand and calculate the statistical indicators in the system of national accounts, thereby understanding the concept of macroeconomic stability when the government governs the operation of the economy.
  • Deeply understand and be able to implement quantitative analytical methods in economics and business as the basis for forecasting and decision making in the business research process.
  • Understand and be able to apply statistical methods to study social phenomena, thereby recommending state policies related to social issues.

Skills Output Standard (Skills)

  • Proficient in data needs identification, research design, survey, data processing and analysis for information needs to support business and management decision making.
  • Ability to critically, critically, and persuasively explain options in research design, investigation, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in presenting and communicating the meaning of analysis results to stakeholders.
  • Know how to self-evaluate work results and evaluate the performance of team members working together.
  • Skilled in organization and team management.
  • Able to listen and solve problems that arise in the group.
  • Skilled in discussing professional and scientific issues with peers and with others.
  • Can use relatively proficient communication and specialized English in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level B2 (foreign language ability level 4/6 of Vietnam’s Foreign Language Competency Framework).

Output standards Autonomy and Responsibility

  • Ability to work independently or in a team in a changing working environment, know how to take personal responsibility and responsibility for the team.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, coordinate resources to improve the efficiency of activities.
  • Make expert conclusions in your area of expertise.
  • Ability to manage, evaluate and improve professional activities.

– Job opportunities:

Market research company: Specialist/Consultant

  • Participate in research proposal, research design.
  • Instructions for coding, data entry, data cleaning, results analysis.
  • Present the research results, explain the meaning and business implications.

Management, production and sales company: Business analyst / Market research specialist / Analyst, data mining

  • Organization of market research/business research; Monitor and support company market research.
  • Evaluation of business quality and efficiency.
  • Management and exploitation of databases arising in the process of production and business operations of enterprises to support management and operation decisions.

Bureau of Statistics, Sub-Department of Statistics: Head of Department, Statistician

  • Participate in the organization, implementation and quality control of statistical surveys.
  • Write reports and present the results of surveys and statistical studies.

Universities, Research Institutes: Researchers, Lecturers

  • Researcher, Lecturer in Statistics at research institutes, universities and colleges of economics.