DOCTORAL PROGRAM

VIETNAM’S LEADING UNIVERSITIES IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGERMENT

The National Economics University and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Two of the most prestigious universities in Vietnam host CFVG on their campus. Their faculty and alumni network are valuable assets for CFVG

CFVG HANOI Building 5 & D2, National Economics University 207 Giai Phong Rd., Tran Dai Nghia St., Tel [84-4] 3 869 10 66 Fax [84-4] 3 869 17 93

CFVG HOCHIMINH CITY 91, Ba Thang Hai str., Dist.10, HCMC Tel [84-8] 3 830 01 03 Fax [84-8] 3 830 01 14

[email protected] www.cfvg.org CFVG DOCTORAL STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN A DYNAMIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DURING THE DOCTORAL SCHOOL AND GET OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET AND BE SUPERVISED BY PROFESSORS OF FOUR LEADING FRENCH UNIVERSITIES AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS. THEY HAVE CHANCE TO BENEFIT FROM FRENCH EMBASSY’S EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANTS BY THE PARTNER UNIVERSITIES. EDITORIAL ABOUT CFVG

“Founded in 1992, CFVG has universities, the National We hope that a large number French-Vietnamese Center for Management Education (CFVG) was founded in 1992 by the Vietnamese Member of EFMD been a pioneer of high-level Economics University and of candidates will get the government (Ministry of Education and Training) and the French government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) management education in the University of Economics opportunity to follow, with in Vietnam, and is operated by the CCI Paris Ile-de-France at National Economics University in Hanoi and Vietnam. Since its foundation in Hochiminh City, and a our foreign partners, such a University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City in Ho Chi Minh City. Since 2008, CFVG CFVG has remained close to the consortium of four French prestigious way to lead, to became a member of needs of training for Vietnamese prestigious institutions. advance research and careers in European Foundation and foreign companies. Its their universities or companies.” for Management In today’s competitive world, OVER 25 YEAR OF SUCCESS IN VIETNAM, CFVG NOW PLAYS A LEADING ROLE network of almost 3000 Development (EFMD), the quality of universities and, alumni, spanning across IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN VIETNAM WITH: a globally recognized more generally, the progress of different positions at all levels accreditation body of countries depend on research. Around Pr. Dr. Jean Louis Pare in companies and government quality in management This is obviously true for Director of CFVG bodies, is a strength which education, based in management science and allows CFVG to serve the needs Brussels, Belgium. application. of the corporate and economic world in Vietnam. CFVG’s expertise in networking CFVG doctoral students are 2 4 100 Member of PRME with partners of very high immersed in a dynamic learning Centers Divisions Courses international standard brings a environment during the doctoral Hanoi: National Economics MBA, Specialized Masters Taught by international unique opportunity to launch a school and get opportunities University (Finance/Marketing), professors CFVG is a signatory of doctoral program, in line with to meet and be supervised HCMC: University of Economics Executive Education & PRME (Principles for the objective of Vietnamese by professors of four leading Ho Chi Minh City PhD program Responsible Management government to produce a French Universities and business Education), an initiative large number of doctoral level schools. They have chance to which promotes and Dr. Bui Thi Lan Huong teachers and reseachers. This benefit from French Embassy’s inspires responsible Academic Director of program is conceived with the Excellence Scholarship or Grants management education CFVG Doctoral program support of the CFVG’s partner by the partner universities. and research in academic institutions around the 300 610 3000 globe. New Current Alumni Students / year Students / year

CFVGPhD 05 1ST YEAR AT CFVG…. STUDY FUNDAMENTAL COURSES IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

14 MODULES IN 2 SEMESTERS KEY FACTS : Total : 240 hours Duration: 18 months In-work program

I. Foundations of research 1. Seminar of Epistemology 12 • A rigorous academic training French Universities and NEU and the University of process dedicated to extend knowledge Business Schools (ESCP Europe, Economics HCMC 2. Seminar of Ethics & Deontology 6 and enhance both academic Paris Dauphine University, and professional careers thanks Strasbourg University and Lille • A faculty of 50 French and II. Foundations of 3. Theories or organizations 15 to 2 University). international professors to organizations assure the coverage of most 4. Organizational Behavior 9 • A dynamic learning • Strong professional network management research areas environment during the comprising various working III.Methodology foundations 5. Introduction to research methodology 15 doctoral school levels in a wide range of • A schedule well-suited for business sectors. in-work students 6. Qualitative data methodology and analysis 12 • Great opportunities to meet and be supervised by • Support from prestigious 7. Quantitative data methodology and analysis 12 professors from 4 leading Vietnamese universities : 8. Econometrics 18

IV.Doctoral workshops THESIS WRITING

V. Seminars of speciality 9. History of finance 6 During the first year of mastery of the field and is defend their theis orally. A critical approach of information sources the doctoral program, capable of doing independent A student’s thesis supervisor CFVG students get many research. This study must does not automatically become 10. Marketing 12 opportunities to seek a enlarge or modify current a student’s dissertation 11. Finance 12 supervisor from one of the 4 knowledge in a field, present a supervisor. However, students French partner universities significant new interpretation are invited to carefully think 12. Human Resources 12 who is an expert in the area of known materials or at about the choice of the thesis 13. International Business 12 they wish to investigate. least provide a relevant topic and supervisor in order Identification of a dissertation literature review to prepare to establish a consistent long 14. Entrepreneurship& Innovation 12 topic and selection of the the dissertation work of the term relationship throughout supervisor must be by mutual following years. the doctoral program. 2 modules of MBA, MEBF, MMSS or other consent. The doctoral student's VI.Additional coursework 60 At the end of the first year, Masters delivered at CFVG thesis that must show that the candidate has technical students are required to CFVGPhD 07 THE DOCTOR OR PHD DEGREE WILL BE AWARDED BY THE FRENCH PARTNER SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY

PARIS DAUPHINE as a fully-fledged university two doctorate is a high level training articulated around epistemology years later. Since its creation, Paris that prepares to academic and and management research UNIVERSITY Dauphine University has enjoyed researching professors careers. methodology, for the 1st year www.dauphine.fr considerable autonomy in terms of During the preparation of the (D1). During the 2nd year (D2), the scientific and teaching innovations doctoral dissertation, students must students must choose research and has developed a strong identity validate about a hundred hours of seminars linked to his topic either in which today unites its academic teaching and activities planned in Dauphine University or other and administrative staff and the Management Doctoral School institutions. The 3rd year (D3) is Created in 1968, the students. It has received the EQUIS framework before defending their devoted to the redaction of the “Dauphine University accreditation in 2010. dissertation. This program includes dissertation. Centre” was recognized The management science fundamental transversal courses

ESCP EUROPE management with international The Ph.D program of ESCP Europe training seminar through direct www.escpeurope.eu scope and a large-scale European aims at professors researchers for involvements in diverse institution. It was founded in Paris high-level management academic ESCP EUROPE programs, in 1819 and , since then, has institutions. Its core values are which add up to 300 hours of educated generations of leaders, based on an active participation courses. Students are closely linked contributing to the high reputation of the students in their learning as to the researching and teaching it enjoys today. The school benefits well as on a personalized student activities of the faculty members from all the 3 main international track, consisting of courses on and are given three years to fully ESCP Europe is both accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS and general methodological approach conduct their personal research a high-level school of AACSB. to research as well as a teacher- project.

LILLE 2 UNIVERSITY de France » cluster, an innovative and research scientists and 200 CFVG doctoral students will get the http://www.univ-lille2.fr/ grouping of educational, economic, laboratories affiliated with or opportunity to join the research and governmental institutions. Its recognized by national research team of the “Faculté, Finance et mission is to promote the higher bodies (CNRS, INSERM, INRA, INRIA, Comptabilité” of Lille 2 education and research capacity Institut Pasteur, Onera, and others). University. This team presented by Lille Metropole, the More than 800 international faculty belongs to the Lille School fourth - largest metropolitan area and scholars are welcomed each of Management Research in France. year, most by a dedicated mobility Center, one of the major Lille 2 University has joined Research is a key activity in the center. There are currently 3,000 networks in management the “Pôle Lille Université Nord cluster, with 3,750 research faculty doctoral candidate and trainees. research in France.

UNIVERSITÉ in France, with 43,000 students technology offered at the Strasbourg • Bureau d’Economie Théorique et and over 4,000 researchers. The universities. The Augustin Cournot Appliquée - BETA DE STRASBOURG present day French university traces DS offers a large scope of original • Laboratoire de Recherche en www.unistra.fr its history to the earlier German training courses based on well- Gestion et Economie - LARGE language University of Strasbourg, established research traditions in • Centre d’Etudes des Sciences which had been founded in 1631. the host research laboratories and Appliquées à la Gestion - CESAG The Augustin Cournot Doctoral well known at the national as well • Gestion des Service Publics GSP School gathers almost all the as the international level. • Institut de Recherches research training programs in Five research labs from the Doctoral interdisciplinaires sur les Sciences The University of Strasbourg economics, management and School and host the doctoral et la Technologies - IRIST is the largest university social studies on science and students: CFVGPhD 09 HOW TO APPLY

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

CFVG Doctoral School French Doctoral or PhD program French Doctoral or PhD program (3 years) • A Master degree or equivalent • Master 2 Research • Dissertation writing (in French or • TOEFL ITP ≥ 550 • Supervision by a Professor from a English) under the supervision of the Partner School or University French professor or IELTS ≥ 6.0 TUITION FEES • Approval from the Partner’s Doctoral • Co-direction by a Vietnamese • Professional experience: more than 3 School professor of UEH or NEU years The tuition fees for CFVG Dotoral • YEAR 1: Tution fee at CFVG Doctoral For the Doctoral School in France, • The Doctor or PhD degree will be program include: School students have chance to benefit from awarded by the French partner school various scholarship and financial support, • YEAR 2 - 4: CFVG Tuition fee + Partner or university. including: French Embassy’s Excellence School Annual Registration Fee Scholarship, Eiffel Scholarship, Financial • Tuition fee may vary depending on the Grant from the French Partner schools. exchange rate PROCESS

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Application deadline Interviews Final Decision CFVG Doctoral School French Doctoral School YEAR 1 YEAR 2 - 4

To assess the candidates’ Once your application is reviewed After consideration by the selection During the program, delivered in Students are immersed in dynamic suitability for the program, you and selected, you will be invited committee, candidates will be Vietnam, students must validate 14 research environment at the must bring to CFVG: to attend an interview with the informed about the results of their modules and the thesis, with a grade of doctoral school in France. They will • A completed application form selection committee. During this interview and told either that they at least 10/20 for each module. get opportunities to meet and be • A notarized copy of your degrees interview, conducted in English, have been selected or that their supervised by professors of four leading • Academic results of the Master candidates have to demonstrate their application has been not successful. French Universities and business degree (degrees and transcripts) ability and motivation to succeed in school. • A letter of research intent (5-10 the program. pages) • A letter or motivation • A curriculum vitae • Two academic letters of recommendation in English CONTACT • Non-refundable application fees: 1,050,000 VND * ONLINE VISIT CFVG HANOI CFVG HOCHIMINH CITY www.cfvg.org National Economics University University of Economics Building 5, Tran Dai Nghia Hochiminh City facebook.com/cfvg.org 207 Giai Phong Rd CFVG building, [email protected] Tel: [84-4] 3 869 10 66 91 Ba Thang Hai St, Dist. 10 Fax: [84-4] 3 869 17 93 Tel: [84-4] 3 830 01 03 Support line: Fax: [84-4] 3 830 01 14 Hanoi: 0913 716 818 HCMC: 0909 054 696

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