Hoa Sen University, a private university in Vietnam, is looking for UK partners to develop and deliver joint training programmes in the fields of Digital Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Management System in Business, Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
At undergraduate level, the model for franchise programmes will be 4+0. The first year is foundation year to prepare students with English proficiency and some fundamental academic modules before studying the UK undergraduate programme in the following 3 years. The franchise programmes also open opportunity for students to transfer to UK in the final year to complete the course.
At postgraduate level, the franchise programmes will be fully delivered in Vietnam.
Upon successful completion of the programmes, students should receive a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in their fields from the UK partner university.
Benefits for UK partners:
This is an opportunity for the selected UK partner to establish a long-term partnership with Hoa Sen University, a dynamic private university. This relationship can be expanded to other research and exchange partnership programmes in the future with HSU.
Areas of responsibility for the two collaborating partners:
The selected UK partner will be expected to work with Hoa Sen University to:
- contribute to the curriculum design
- provide teachers training to Vietnamese teachers (if necessary)
- provide quality assurance for the programme
- issue a bachelor’s degree to students who successfully complete the programme
Hoa Sen University will be responsible for:
- promoting and recruiting students for the programme
- providing qualified teaching staff as well as the required teaching premises and logistical support for the joint programme
- supporting prospective students in preparing to study in the UK as part of the programmes
About Hoa Sen University:
Hoa Sen University (HSU) is a private university located in Ho Chi Minh City. The university has 4 campuses spreading across the city and approximately 10,000 students with 300 full-time teaching staff. There are 5 faculties includes Faculty of Economics & Business; Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities; Faculty of Science & Engineering; Faculty of Design & Art; Faculty of Tourism; and General Education Program. All HSU students must achieve IELTS 5.0 and above, or equivalent in term of language proficiency before graduation.
In 2015, Hoa Sen University was the first university in Vietnam achieving ACBSP accreditation for its 5 programmes under Faculty of Economics & Business. The university is also in progress to get AUN (ASEAN University Network) Quality Assurance. In term of international collaboration, HSU is running 4 joint training programs in International Business, Fashion Design, Hotel Management, and Higher National Diploma Program in Business.
For more information about Hoa Sen University, please visit the university’s website HERE
How to participate
UK universities interested in this opportunity should contact British Council Vietnam by 30 July 2017 and provide a one-page introduction to their institution, covering any strengths and experience in developing and delivering joint programme in Digital Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Management System in Business, Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship.
Timeline
Hoa Sen University would like to select partners in September 2017, and finalise agreements by the end of 2017