Master of Science in Information Technology

1. INTRODUCTION

Master of Science in Information Technology program at the University of Information Technology- VNUHCM is taken charge by the Department of Science and Engineering Information.

The content of the academic training program is updated based on the mission and objectives of the training of the field, compared with the training programs in the field of information technology (IT) at the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City as well as some other universities in the region and in the world.

1.1 Academic training objectives:

Training the master's degree in IT to help learners to supplement, update and improve IT knowledge; strengthen interdisciplinary knowledge between the IT industry and other sectors; have in-depth knowledge in a certain science field in the IT industry and the skills to apply knowledge to research and apply to professional practice; have ability to work independently, creative thinking and have ability to detect, solve problems in the IT industry.

In order to meet the social needs of highly qualified human resources in the IT field, the objective of the IT academic training program is to train masters of political virtue; have general knowledge and research methods in IT; have the ability to work independently and creatively; be capable of detecting, and researching, solving common or specialized practical problems; have ability to transfer IT knowledge.

1.2 Capacity and position of employment after graduating:

After graduation, having the ability to undertake:

• Working in a company (CTO, CIO, CEO, Senior Engineer, ...);

• Researching in Research & Development departments;

· Having ability to plan, project, organize, administer and manage information technology projects in agencies and enterprises;

• Having ability to undertake research in R & D;

• Teaching at IT universities;

• Having ability to develop research at PhD level.

1.3 Form and time of academic training:

• Form of training: Regular Fulltime

• Mode of training : Centralized training incorporates online training technology including general knowledge, branch background knowledge and specialized knowledge. The academic training program is divided into two orientations:

  • Orientation of research: provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the IT industry and appropriate scientific research methods so that they can independently study and develop their opinions, scientific hypothesis, initially can form scientific ideas, discover, explore and test new knowledge; be capable of performing work in research, teaching, consulting and policy making positions or other positions in the IT sector; to be able to continue to participate in doctoral degree programs in IT.
  • Orientation of application: helps learners to improve their professional knowledge and skills in professional activities; Have the ability to work independently and creatively; to be possible to design products, apply research results, discover and organize complex tasks in professional activities, promote and effectively use IT knowledge in real work, to perform specific tasks, suitable to practical conditions at agencies and organizations.

• Time of training: 02 years

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Graduates of learner masters programs in IT must meet the following requirements of learning outcomes (LO)

2.1 Knowledge

• LO 1 : To have advanced knowledge in the field of IT training towards the application and access to new technologies.

• LO 2 : To have ability to think systematically, self-study in issues related to specialized areas such as research, development, simulation, design and implementation of applications and systems in the field of IT.

• LO 3 : To have the ability to undertake the duties of an IT specialist such as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Engineer; to have the ability to undertake research in R & D, teaching positions at specialized technical schools, and to have the ability to develop in-depth research at the doctoral level.

• LO 4 : To have the ability to plan, project, organize, administer and manage IT projects. To have the ability to survey, analyze, evaluate and solve IT problems in agencies and companies.

2.2 Skills

• LO 5 : Having technical, skillful presentation clearly. Having skills in accomplishing complex, regular, and irregular tasks.

• LO 6 : Having ability to apply new technologies into IT projects and projects. Having independent research skills to develop and test new solutions.

• LO 7 : Having a scientific approach, a strategic vision and to propose solutions to problems in IT.

2.3 Qualities, attitudes

• LO 8 : A sense of civic responsibility, proper attitudes and ethics. Be able to work independently or in team work.

• LO 9 : Have a lifelong learning sense, working science.

2.4 Capacities

• LO 10 : Have ability to update in-depth knowledge, grasp new technologies in IT, lifelong learning;

• LO 11 : Have ability to research and apply new and multidisciplinary knowledge in developing IT products and applications;

• LO 12 : Well performing in research at development departments, teaching positions in IT fiels, and capable of developing research at the doctoral level.

• LO 13 : Have ability to detect and solve problems in the professionally trained, proposing valuable initiatives.

• LO 14 : Have ability to adapt to a highly competitive environment.

• LO 15 : Having the capacity to lead expertise to handle major issues, protect and take responsibility for professional conclusions. Have ability to develop and evaluate plans in highly competitive environment.

• LO 16 : Have the capacity to promote collective wisdom in management and professional activities.

3. CURRICULUM

3.1 Knowledge blocks
Brief overview of training modules:

Knowledge blocks		Type of programs
		Research Orientation	Application Orientation
General knowledge	Philosophy	7 credits	7 credits
	Mathematics
Basic knowledge and specialization knowledge	Basic knowledge	≥ 11 credits	≥ 11 credits
	Specialization knowledge	≥ 27 credits	≥ 32 credits
Graduation	Graduation thesis	15 credits	10 credits
Total number of credits accumulated at the end of the course		≥ 60 credits	≥ 60 credits

3.2 Curriculum frame

No.	Subject code	Subject name	Credits number
			Credits	Theory		Practice
I. General knowledge			7
1.	PH2001	Philosophy	3	3		0
2.	MA2001	Mathematics	4	3		1
II. Basic knowledge (Select at least 11 credits)			≥ 11
3.	IT2001	Scientific research methodology in IT	2	2		0
4.	IT2002	Advanced software technology	3	2		1
5.	IT2003	Modern networking and communication technology	3	2		1
6.	IT2004	Modern computer technology	3	2		1
7.	IT2005	IT system management	3	2		1
III. Specialization knowledge If you choose the research orientation path, you must choose at least 27 credits If you choose the application orientation path, you must choose a minimum of 32 credits			Research orientation		Application orientation
			≥ 27		≥ 32
	A. Subject Group on Information Security
8.	IT2006	Information security and confidentiality	3	2		1
9.	IT2007	Advanced topics in Computer Security	3	2		1
10.	IT2028	Secure wireless mobile network	3	2		1
11.	IT2009	Security analysis for network protocols	3	2		1
12.	IT2010	Evidence on computers and networks	3	2		1
13.	IT2025	Information theory	3	2		1
14.	IT2029	Advanced malware analysis techniques	3	2		1
	B. Group of subjects in Information Technology and Management
15.	IT2011	Advanced database	3	2		1
16.	IT2030	Advanced geographic information system	3	2		1
17.	IT2031	Decision support systems	3	2		1
18.	IT2015	Enterprise Resource Planning	3	2		1
	C. Subjects groups in Embedded Systems
19.	IT2018	Programming system with Java	3	2		1
20.	IT2019	Human-machine interaction	3	2		1
21.	IT2020	Embedded systems	3	2		1
22.	IT2021	Advanced digital signal processing	3	2		1
23.	IT2032	Internet technology of modern things	3	2		1
24.	IT2033	Hide information on digital and application data	3	2		1
IV. Graduation thesis (thesis choice in the direction of research or thesis in the direction of application)
25.	IT2022	Thesis in the direction of research	15	15		0
26.	IT2023	Thesis in the direction of application	10	10		0
TOTAL			≥ 60

Attention:

· Basic subjects may be changed to specialized subjects after having accumulated 11 credits.

· Basic / specialized subjects can be supplemented through the professional advisory council of the professional unit.

· Specialized subjects may be selected in a Master of degree in Computer Science with a maximum of 10 credits.

4. PLAN OF DEMO TEACHING

The duration of the master's degree program is two semesters in each academic year and summer semester of the University, with the service of the library and its related units.

The whole program is conducted in 24 months (including the thesis defense period) and is divided into 5 phases. As follows:

• Phase I, II, III, IV: about 4 months / stage.

• Phase V: about 7 months.

No.	Subject code	Subject name	Credit numbers				Stage
			Credits	Theory		Practice
I. General knowledge			7
1.	PH2001	Philosophy	3	3		0	I
2.	MA2001	Mathematics for IT	4	3		1	I
II. Basic knowledge (common to 2 directions, open 4/5 subjects to at least 11 credits)			≥ 11
3.	IT2001	Scientific research methodology in IT	2	2		0	I
4.	IT2002	Advanced software technology	3	2		1	I
5.	IT2003	Modern networking and communication technology	3	2		1	II
6.	IT2004	Modern computer technology	3	2		1	II
7.	IT2005	IT system management	3	2		1	II
II. Specialization knowledge (choosing between research orientation or application orientation)			Research orientation		Application orientation
			≥ 27		≥ 32
8.		Elective subject 1					II
9.		Elective subject 2					II
10.		Elective subject 3					III
11.		Elective subject 4					III
12.		Elective subject 5					III
13.		Elective subject 6					III
14.		Elective subject 7					IV
15.		Elective subject 8					IV
16.		Elective subject 9					IV
17.		Elective subject 10 (if choosing research orientation)					IV
18.		Elective subject 11(if choosing application orientation)					V
III. Graduation			Research orientation		Application orientation
19.	IT2022	Thesis in the direction of research	15	15		0	V
20.	IT2023	Thesis in the direction of application	10	10		0
Total credits accumulated for the entire course			≥ 60

Attention:

• The 1, 2 and 3 elective subjects… will be selected by the professional unit, based on the survey results of leaners each course.

• After the completion of the Basic Knowledge section, there will be introductory sessions, orientation and instruction for learners to choose the research orientation or application orientation.

5. GRADUATION CONDITION:

To qualify for graduation, learners must meet the following requirements:

- Research orientation: Credit must be accumulated at least 60 credits, of which:

• General knowledge: 7 credits.

• Basic knowledge: minimum 11 credits.

• Specialized knowledge: a minimum of 27 credits.

• Have at least one published scientific paper.

• Successfully defend graduation thesis 15 credits

- Application Orientation: Credit must be accumulated at least 60 credits, of which:

• General knowledge: 7 credits.

• Basic knowledge: minimum 11 credits.

• Specialization knowledge: minimum 32 credits.

• Successfully defended graduation thesis with 10 credits

- Satisfy English language requirements according to the current regulations of Vietnam National University – HCMC.