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WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE TO MAJOR IN BANKING AND FINANCE AT FPT UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONALLY STANDARDIZED PROGRAMME

  • Banking and Finance training programs at the FPT University is designed and expected to bring about the breakthrough on training programs, provide for Vietnam and regional markets professional personnel, with proficiency in foreign languages, professional work skills and capabilities for international integration.
  • The training program is designed and renovated accordingly to the training programs of famous schools in the world, following the standardized training of the employment organizations AACSB, APCSB and guaranteed to suit the specific characteristics of Vietnamese Banking and Financial Sector.

PRACTICUM AT THE ENTERPRISE (ON THE JOB TRAINING – OJT):

Specifically, 100% FPT University students have the chance to join enterprises’ practicums (OJT) from 4 – 8 months. Not only can students apply their knowledge to work, they can also accumulate practical experiences and learn from experts of their fields.

PROGRAM “SEMESTER ABROAD”:

With the “Go Global” strategy, the university wants every student to have the opportunity to spend at least one semester abroad before graduation. Thereby, FPT University students will form the mind of global citizens, have extensive knowledge, enriching their living experience and adapt easily to all cultures, an can work everywhere in the world upon graduation. Currently, FPD University has implemented corporative programs with over 60 schools in 26 countries around the globe and will continue to expand in the near future.

EMPLOYMENT CHANCE AROUND THE GLOBE:

Up to present time, 98% of FPT University students get a job right after graduation, 15% of graduates are working in the US, Japan, Germany, Singapore… with high starting salary and extended promotion opportunities.

PROFICIENCY IN TWO LANGUAGES: ENGLISH – CHINESE:

Students majored in International Finance at FPT University are equipped with two foreign languages: English and Chinese to meet increasing work demands during Vietnamese integration phase.

MAJOR OVERVIEW

Training programs for the Economics Majors at FPT University in general and in Banking and Finance sector in particular are designed and expected to bring about the breakthrough on training programs, provide for Vietnamese and regional markets professional personnel, with proficiency in foreign languages (English – Chinese or English – Japanese), professional working skills and capabilities for international integration.

  • Two years in a row (2013 – 2014), FPT University is ranked as one of the three best schools on Business Administration training in Vietnam;
  • FPT University entered the top 1,000 best schools in Business Administration training in the world as announced by Eduniversal (US) – a prestigious organizations for the rating of business schools in the world;
  • FPT University is rated 2 Palmes, for good and influential business schools in the region. Belonging in the same rating as FPT University is a large number of schools worldwide such as the California University of Business at Long Beach, the University of California at Chico (USA), James Cook University of Business (Australia), Rikkyo University of Business (Japan), Lille 1 University of Economic (France), Aberdeen University of Business and the Gloucestershire University of Business (UK).

MAJORING IN BANKING AND FINANCE, STUDENTS WILL:

  • Provided with basic knowledge of economics to professional skills in the Banking and Finance field: Finance – Currency, Financial Intermediation activities, Domestic and International Financial Markets, Methods and Statistical Quantification. Students are also trained on the knowledge of credit operations, accounting activities, International Payments operations and Foreign Exchange Business in Banking activities; as well as knowledge on products, marketing and administration of banking operations…
  • Refine soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork skills, management skills, and negotiation skills… for better integration in a professional and international working environment.
  • Be equipped with foundational knowledge and IT application skills in the majored field.
  • Construct a roadmap of future career with two narrow choices of specialization: Corporate Finance or Commercial Banking.

CAREER PROSPECT

Banking and Finance graduate from the FPT University can take on positions in domestic and international enterprises such as:

  • Credit Expert
  • Commercial Banks professional Accountant, Internal Auditor
  • Currency Trade Expert
  • Property and Capital Management Expert
  • Trade Financing Specialist
  • Enterprise Financial Analyst
  • Property Valuation Expert
  • Enterprise Sale, Merger Expert