UEH enhances the application of technology in the training program for the period of 2021 – 2022

As a pioneer in applying technology in training, meeting new requirements of the labor market and the wave of industrial revolution 4.0, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics. Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) has been implementing the project “Research and application of technology in economy and improve and develop training programs towards technology application at UEH”. Up to now, the project has achieved positive results in phase 1 and is implementing phase 2 with the orientation of applying technology to the training program 2021 – 2022.

On July 16, 2021, the seminar “Strengthening the application of technology in the training program 2021-2022 at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh” took place with the participation of Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong – Chairman of the School Council, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – Rector of UEH, together with leaders of departments, faculties, institutes, heads of departments, program directors and project team members “Research and application of technology in economy and improve and develop programs” Technology application-oriented training program at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh”.

The seminar took place online with the participation of many representatives of Faculty, Institute, Department, Department

Results of Phase 1 Project implementation and Phase 2 implementation plan

Research project on technology application in economy and improvement and development of technology application-oriented training program at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City” is a research base to propose the development and improvement of training programs in economics, administration, business, law, state management and foreign languages towards technology application at UEH in order to meet the demand for high-quality human resources in the coming period.

Reporting the results of the implementation of the first phase of the project, MSc. Thai Kim Phung – Vice Dean of Faculty of Business Information Technology – representative of the project team said that in 2020, UEH has organized seminars and workshops related to the project’s policy such as: Digital transformation process of Vietnam’s economy: Technology, markets and policies; Seminar “Teaching and learning in the era of revolution 4.0 at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City”; Information systems in business and management (ISBM 2020) and a number of faculty-level seminars.

In addition, Faculties have also included related subjects in their training programs, such as Data Science, ERP (common standard) applied to all faculties and specific subjects. each Faculty separately. At the same time, some Faculties/Institutes have also planned to develop interdisciplinary subjects/training programs such as: Faculty of Banking has developed a specialized training program in Banking Technology with 8 subjects related to technology application. , Faculty of Accounting adjusted the Auditing program with 4 data technology subjects for auditing, the Institute of Tourism oriented to develop an interdisciplinary training program on IT application in tourism.

From the actual results of phase 1, the representative of the project team emphasized that, in phase 2, all activities and work must be promoted and more determined. Specifically, implementing contents, such as: organizing short-term workshops and courses from 2020 – 2022; supplementing new content and subjects in the direction of technology application; building new branches/specialties in the direction of technology application; strengthen simulation software in teaching and ensure IT infrastructure for teaching and research.

Strengthen the construction and exploitation of data simulation centers to accelerate the application of technology in training

Experience in integrating technology applications into curricula at units

Agreeing to implement the Project, the Faculties/Institutes, Program Directors, Heads of Departments actively shared the process of applying technology to the curriculum at the unit. In it, there are many ideas and suggestions for effective implementation.

Looking at the economic perspective, Dr. Pham Khanh Nam – Dean of the Faculty of Economics of UEH shared the Faculty’s digital economy integration program with two main parts: technology and technology (digital data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence AI…) and economic/business models shaped by technology (Grab, Mai Linh…). In particular, in the business model, there are new models appearing and the digital transformation of old models.

From understanding these trends, the Faculty will set out specific requirements and integration strategies for training programs (output standards, technology integration in subjects, new subjects); research (studying an old problem but using technology, researching for a completely new problem/model); cooperate and associate with experts and businesses to hear the needs of the market and find problems. Based on these requirements, each Faculty will develop specific action plans.

Dr. Pham Khanh Nam shares his experience in integrating digital technology into teaching

Meanwhile, Dr. Ngo Tan Vu Khanh – Director of the IDT UEH Graduate Program proposed two forms: building a new chapter on technology and digital in the curriculum, or adding knowledge to each existing chapter in the program. program for learners to access.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao – Head of the UEH Training Department, now it is necessary to shape and sow thoughts and behaviors for students to be aware that technology is an urgent issue today, if only approached according to The traditional angle won’t work anymore. Besides, Faculties should have extra-curricular courses in cooperation with pioneering technology application enterprises, signing with enterprises to create opportunities for students to have practical sessions, visit related technology. to your field of study. As for the curricula, it is necessary to replace the traditional subjects that are no longer relevant to reality and introduce technology-applied subjects. Currently, many businesses have built virtual reality environments to train new employees, or program technology games for employees to understand corporate culture. Therefore, it is proposed to research to build effective modules, technology games or software for students’ practice.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao proposes to research and build technology software for students to experience

Requirements for technology application deployment in the new period

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – Rector of UEH shared: “Currently, the faculties have applied information technology to the training process with a variety of methods, such an initial step is very good. The important thing for us to be able to do it systematically and methodically is to have a specific plan and evaluate the process. We must translate and apply technology to innovate the training process to meet the needs of society. In particular, faculties need to clarify how technology application content plays in their fields of study.”

To fulfill the above requirements, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh asked faculties to perform a number of key tasks to enhance technology application in the 2021-2022 training program, coordinate internal resources and outside, learn from partners’ experiences.

Playing an important role in the higher education system of Vietnam, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has constantly strived to innovate, internationalize and pioneer the application of technology in all training activities. In particular, the project “Research and application of technology in economics and improve and develop training programs towards technology application at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City” will be a major turning point of the school in the mission of training high-quality human resources to meet the labor market and the global economy in the 4.0 era.

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