As a system of legal regulations issued by the state to regulate economic relations, Economic Law plays an important role in ensuring the sustainable operation of businesses and the development of the national economy. Therefore, Economic Law has become a “valuable” field of study in the threshold of integration.

Students of the Economic Law program are provided with in-depth knowledge and skills in law, practical law, and business law; the ability to research and handle legal issues arising in business activities of enterprises and state management for businesses.

NIIE applies a practical-oriented training model through case studies, business projects, and enterprise visits. At the same time, the program focuses on enhancing English proficiency through 6 levels from Basic to B2 standard (IELTS 5.5-6.0) to confidently work in an international environment.

In addition, the 3.5-year training program helps students save time and study costs with traditional learning programs.

General Information

Duration: 3.5 years.

Degree: Bachelor of Economic Law issued by Nguyen Tat Thanh University.

Mode of study: Full-time.

Admission requirements:

Students need to meet the following requirements:

  1. Graduated from high school.
  2. Admission is based on one of the following methods:
  • Method 1: Admission based on the results of the high school graduation exam.
  • Method 2: Admission based on academic records meeting one of the following criteria:

+ Average scores of 3 semesters: 1 semester of grade 10, 1 semester of grade 11, and the 1st semester of grade 12 ≥ 18 points. (Students can select the highest score from 2 semesters each year).

+ Combination score of 12th-grade admission subjects ≥ 18 points.

+ Average score of grade 12 ≥ 6.0.

  • Method 3: Admission based on the results of the competency assessment exam of Ho Chi Minh City National University.
Curriculum structure:
Basic/major subjects:

Communication skills 1
Microeconomics
Administrative Services
Legal Logic
Information and Communication Technology
Macroeconomics
Critical Thinking
Research Project
Professional Development, Grooming and Business Etiquette
Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism
Marxist-Leninist Political Economy
Introduction to Laws
Business and the Business Environment
Scientific socialism
Entrepreneurship
Principles of Accounting
History of  the Communist Party of Vietnam
Civil Law 1
Constitutional Law
Communication skills 2
Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology
Administrative Law
Civil Law 2
Commercial Law 1
Criminal Law
Public International Law
Law on Civil Procedure
Commercial Law 2
Labour Law
Law on Criminal Procedure
English for Lawyer
Private International Law
Comparative Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Law on Environment and Land
Banking Law
Competition Law
Law on Im-Export and Customs
Work-based Experience & Internship
Graduation Thesis
Special Topics in Legal, Notarial and Bailiff Practice
Special Topics in Consulting, Negotiating and Drafting Contracts
Special Topics in Legal Counseling and Court Litigation
Special Topics in Legal, Notarial and Bailiff Practice

Intensive English:

Nep 1 – Elementary level
Nep 2 – Pre-Intermediate level
Nep 3 – Pre-Intermediate level
Nep 4 – Intermediate level
Nep 5 – Intermediate level
Nep 6 – Upper-Intermediate level
Career opportunities:

After graduating from the Economic Law program, your career opportunities are wide open as businesses today need people who understand the law. You can take on positions with attractive salaries and many promotion opportunities such as:

  • Business Secretary;
  • Legal and Regulatory Specialist;
  • Debt Recovery/Litigation Legal Specialist;
  • M&A Specialist;
  • Internal Fraud Control Specialist;
  • Legal Service Practitioner at legal service organizations, law firms;
  • Administrative Specialist in governmental agencies;
  • Auctioneer*;
  • Notary Public*;
  • Economic Lawyer*;

(*Additional certifications and licences required).