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Master of Public economics and management

The First Public economics and management program in Vietnam, awarded by the world's leading universities, trained at the education and research facility of the Ministry of Planning and Investment

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program is designed according to international standards, updated with the latest developments in Economics and Public Management training, and adjusted to suit the specific context of Vietnam.

The program equips students with modern thinking, fundamental theories, and the latest tools for economic management and policy analysis and evaluation.

The program is sponsored up to 50% tuition fee and supported by the French Government, along with many scholarships for candidates from the public sector, universities, research institutes, and talented students.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THE PROGRAM?

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International degree

Degree awarded by Rennes University, Top 18 universities in France in 2024

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Tuition fee and Scholarship

50% tuition free support from the French government. Maximum scholarship of 100% tuition fee. Competitive and diversified scholarships: 10% upto 100% tuition fee.

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Pioneer program

Pioneer program in specialized training in Economics and Public Management according to international standards

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Flexible training time

Flexible training schedule on weekends, suitable for working students

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Professors

Acclaimed domestic and international professors and senior experts from Government ministries and departments

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Teaching assistants

Dedicated and responsible teaching assistants and training support team

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Connection

Have opportunities to connect domestic and foreign partner networks

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Practical opportunities in France

Opportunity to study, research and receive degrees in France

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Practical experience

Practical experience through seminars with leaders of the Ministry of Planning and Investment

THE UNIVERSITY OF Rennes

The University of Rennes is a public university located in the city of Rennes, France. It was founded in 1970. The University is in the group of top 18 universities in France (according to the Web Ranking of World Universities) and the 296th of top universities in Europe (Global Universities Ranking) in 2024.

It is the cradle of training a lot of the world's leading politicians and economists such as:

  • Mr. Christian Noyer : Governor of the Bank of France (2003-2015), Vice President of the European Central Bank (2015-now)
  • Mr. Jean-Jacques Urvoas: Minister of Justice of France (2014-2017)
  • Mr. Yves Cochet: Minister of Environment and Regional Planning of France (2002-2007)
  • Mr. Mostapha Laabid: Vice President of the French National Assembly (2012-now)

ACADEMY OF POLICY
AND DEVELOPMENT

The Academy of Policy and Development is a public academy under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, carry out state management functions in planning, investment, development and statistics.

Over 15 years of establishment and development, the Academy is a postgraduate training facility in the fields of public policy, economics and management, law, etc., The Academy aims to become a prestigious university in the national education system for training, scientific research, consulting and macro policy criticism.

With a team of staff and lecturers of the Academy including Meritorious Teacher, Associate Professors, Doctors, and Masters trained at prestigious universities in Vietnam and abroad, the Academy has been a trustworthy partner of universities, educational organizations in Vietnam and abroad (World Bank, USAID, KOICA,...).

SENIOR LECTURES

Program was taught by acclaimed domestic and international professors and senior experts

  • Prof. Christophe Tavera

    Vice President of the French National Academy of Sciences

    Head of Economics and Management Department of the Francophone University Association (AUF)

  • Prof. Jean-Jacques Durand

    Former Chairman of the Committee of Economic Science Experts, member of the Council of National Universities, France

    Former vice-chairman of the board of the University of Rennes

  • Prof. Jean-Michel-Josselin

    Senior consultant for the Secretary - General of the French Prime Minister's Office on Public Investment

    DExperts of the French The Economic and Public Health Evaluation Committee (CEESP)

    Professor of Economics, University of Rennes, France

  • Prof. Fabio Padovano

    President of the European Public Choice Society (EPCS)

    Professor of Economics, Director of Condocret Political Economic Center, University of Rennes, France

  • Prof. Yvon Roccaboy

    Former Director of the Center for Economic Research and Management (CREM-CNRS)

    Members of the European Public Choice Society (EPCS), co-founder of the PEARL network

    Professor of Economics, University of Rennes, France

ADMISSION AND TRAINING PERIOD

Enrollment quota:

20 candidates

Admission method:

Admission is based on evaluating application documents and interviewing candidates about basic issues of the major they are applying for.

Application checklist:

Instructions for application documents

ADMISSION

Group 1:

Advisory and policy-making officials from the state management sector; lecturers and researchers from the public sector; Students graduating with credit grades or higher from domestic and foreign universities.

Group 2:

Managers and staffs come from the non-profit sector, social organizations and businesses.

Group 3:

Advisory staffs and policy makers from the state management sector of other countries.

Group 4:

Final year university students (or equivalent level) (who have completed 90% of credits of bachelor's training program).

*Note: For group 4, students need to have academic ability to calculate according to the average cumulative average or higher and other conditions prescribed by the training institution can be registered to study before some modules of the Master's training program at the same training institution. The recognized number of credits does not exceed 15 credits. Then will be officially enrolled in the Master's training program after receiving a bachelor's degree.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Actual training period: 18 months

Language: English (With Vietnamese Assistant)

No. Subjects Credit
1 Public economics 6
2 Microeconomics 6
3 Macroeconomics 6
4 Statistical tools for program evaluation 6
5 Research methodology 6
6 Analysis and evaluation of public policy 6
7 Economics of money, banking and financial markets 6
8 Public project appraisal 6
9 Econometrics in analysis and forecasting of socio-economics 6
10 Management of public finance 6
11 Master thesis 15

TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition fees for training in Rennes, France: 260 million VND

Scholarships* Rate HActual paid amount**
Scholarship 1: Applicable to all Vietnamese National candidates. 50% 130 million VND
Scholarship 2: Scholarships for excellent candidates 10% to 25% -

* Each course has 1 scholarship covering 100% of tuition named "Talented MPI scholarship" for excellent candidates (based on application and entrance interview results).

** During the course, additional costs may arise (international diploma management costs, sightseeing costs, field trips…) but must not exceed 7% of the total tuition fee.