Technology & Innovation Management

Technology & Innovation Management is a pioneering interdisciplinary major that combines modern information technology with innovative and creative thinking, helping students become the next-generation technology and innovation managers — those who know how to leverage technology to create new value for businesses and society.

The program at the NTT Institute of International Education (NIIE) equips learners with creative thinking, innovation management skills, and the ability to apply digital technologies in areas such as AI, Big Data, IoT, Blockchain, and Fintech, as well as to implement digital business models and innovative startups.

Through the Project-Based Learning model, international curriculum, and bilingual English–Vietnamese environment, students gain hands-on experience working with industry experts while improving their English proficiency up to IELTS 5.5–6.0. With a strong focus on practical application and global integration, Technology & Innovation Management opens diverse career opportunities in technology corporations, startups, R&D centers, innovation enterprises, or allows students to confidently launch their own ventures in the digital era.

Degree: Engineer of Information Technology issued by Nguyen Tat Thanh University

Duration: 4 years

Mode of study: Full-time.

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 2025 national high school graduation exam results, using subject combinations as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Method 2:
Admission based on academic transcripts, meeting one of the following criteria:

  • Grade 12 GPA: The total average score of three Grade 12 subjects in the chosen combination must be 18 or higher.

  • Combined Assessment: The total average score of three Grade 12 subjects in the chosen combination, combined with the national exam score or University Entrance Assessment (UEA) score, must be 18 or higher.

Method 3:
Admission based on results from University Entrance Assessments conducted by: Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam National University – Hanoi, V-SAT, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (or combined with national high school graduation exam results)

Method 4:
Admission via direct entry, priority admission, or nomination-based admission.

Basic/major subjects:

Basic Skills in the Digital Era
Digital Competence and Exploiting Open Educational Resources
Administrative Services
Information and Communication Technology
Advanced Mathematics (Math for computing)
Research Project (Computing research project)
Programming
Professional Development, Grooming and Etiquette
Introduction to Law
Discrete maths
Physical education
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Database Design and Development
Security
Advanced Programming
Data Structure and Algorithm
Software Technology
Website Design and Development
Advanced Soft skills in the Digital Age
IT Project Management
Client/server computing systems
Business Information System (strategic IS)
Business Intelligence (IT)
Application program interfaces
Software Testing
Networking
Programming for Mobile Devices
Application Development
Cloud computing
Software Architecture
Agile software development
Database Management Systems
E-Commerce & Strategy
Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Graduation Project
Software engineering Special Project 1
Software engineering Special Project 2
Software engineering Special Project 3
Computer Science Special Project 1
Computer Science Special Project 2
Computer Science Special Project 3

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

Graduates of the Technology & Innovation Management program can confidently pursue positions such as:

  • New Product Development Specialist

  • Technology Market Analyst

  • Innovation Strategy Consultant

  • Technology Transfer Expert

  • IT Specialist

  • Corporate Innovation Manager

  • Technology Manager

  • Lecturer or Innovation Researcher

  • Tech Startup Founder