Graduate Program Overview
The School of Industrial Engineering and Management at International University – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (IU – VNUHCM) aims to attract, educate and prepare students to be leaders in the Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) field in Vietnam and Asia. The school of IEM offers programs to satisfy the needs of Vietnam in industry development, research, education, and entrepreneurship in the field. Master programs currently available include:
- Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering program
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program
| Degree program | Length of program | Language | Tuitions and fee | Form of education | Education unit |
| Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2 years | English | ~ 140.000.000 VND (~ 6.000 USD) (not including textbooks and materials) | Formal (part-time) | School of Industrial Engineering and Management, International University, VNU-HCM |
| Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 2 years | English | ~ 140.000.000 VND (~ 6.000 USD) (not including textbooks and materials) | Formal (part-time) | School of Industrial Engineering and Management, International University, VNU-HCM |
| Bachelor’s-Master’s combined degrees (BS-MS program) | ~1 year (5 years for Bachelor’s and master’s degree in total) | English | 120 USD/credit | Formal (part-time) | School of Industrial Engineering and Management, International University, VNU-HCM |
Further information
You can click here for further information about the master’s program:
- Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering: Download Handbook
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Download Handbook
- Bachelor’s-Master’s combined degrees (BS-MS program): Download Handbook
Master Program Curriculum
- Program Curriculum for MISE Batch 2019 forward: Click here for a download
- Program Curriculum for MISE Batch 2017 forward: Click here for a download
- Program Curriculum for MISE Batch 2015-2016: Click here for a download
- Program Curriculum for MISE Batch 2014 backward: Click here for a download
Program objectives
Within 2-3 years of graduation, the graduates of the Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering Program are capable of:
PO1: Practicing at an advanced level in industrial and systems engineering roles across manufacturing, service, healthcare, and other complex enterprises, who:
- Design, optimize, and integrate large-scale socio-technical systems.
- Manage and improve operations using systems thinking, analytics, and digital transformation tools.
- Transform complex industrial systems through system-level innovation, quantitative modeling, and engineering judgement.
- Support decision-making in complex systems using analytics, optimization, and engineering judgement.
PO2: Pursuing lifelong learning and professional development, including advanced certification, specialization, or doctoral studies, to remain current with emerging technologies and methodologies in industrial and systems engineering.
PO3: Leading interdisciplinary teams and projects, demonstrating strategic thinking, communication, and professional integrity in global and multicultural environments.
PO4: Contributing to the advancement of industry and society, particularly in Vietnam and the region, by applying systems thinking and engineering methodologies to improve organizational performance with ethical and sustainable considerations.
Intended Learning Outcomes
ILO1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial and systems engineering problems by applying advanced principles of engineering, analytics, and systems thinking.
ILO2: An ability to design and improve socio-technical systems that integrate people, processes, technology, and information to meet specified performance, safety, quality, and sustainability objectives.
ILO3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including engineering professionals, executives, and academic stakeholders.
ILO4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
ILO5: An ability to function effectively on cross-functional teams, providing leadership and strategic systems thinking to address enterprise-level challenges in diverse industries.
ILO6: An ability to develop and apply advanced analytics in complex systems and use engineering judgment to optimize their performance.
ILO7: An ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge, demonstrating autonomy, initiative, and adaptability to evolving technologies, analytical tools, and global practices in industrial and systems engineering.
Academic program
- Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering
The academic program for enrollment batch in and before 2025: Click here to download
The academic program for the enrollment batch from 2022: Click here to download
The academic program for enrollment batch in and before 2021: Click here to download
Brochure: Click here to download
- Course Assessment Guide:
According to the Academic Regulations of IU-VNU, the assessments fall into three categories as follows:
- Final exam: 35% – 60%
- Mid-term exam: 20% – 40%
- Others (e.g. In-class quizzes, group presentations, etc): 10% – 30%
The final grade of a laboratory course includes:
- Laboratory assignment: 70% – 80%
- Laboratory final exam: 20% – 30%
Program specification
The academic program for the enrollment batch from 2025: Click here to download
The academic program for the enrollment batch from 2022: Click here to download
The academic program for enrollment batch in and before 2021: Click here to download
