The Open University of Ho Chi Minh City’s Online Bachelor Degree in Sociology equips learners with political qualities, a sense of social responsibility, and sufficient knowledge and professional competence in the social field to develop career in the context of integration and development of the country.
In terms of knowledge, the program equips learners with theoretical and practical knowledge in politics, law, economics, and social sciences and humanities for the interpretation and analysis of problems in work and life. In addition, the program curriculum provides complementary knowledge, communication skills, and professional practice skills to solve professional problems in the field of sociology, organizational sociology and human resource management.
In terms of skills, graduates have the necessary cognitive ability, professional practice skills and communication and behavioral skills to solve complex professional problems in the field of sociology, organization and human resource management in order to apply for good positions in state organizations, enterprises and get promotions in career.
Admission requirements
To study this program, learners must meet the admission requirements:
- + Having a high school diploma through regular education or continuing education programs, or having completed intermediate education
- + Those who have completed intermediate education but do not have a high school diploma, you must study and be officially recognized as having completed the high school subjects as prescribed.
- + Having graduated from a different university major (eligible for course exemptions).
Degree Credibility
The Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Sociology belongs to the national degree system. Holders of this kind of degree are allowed to further their studies.
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE
Total of subjects
Total of credits
Type of Degree
Regular Duration
Associated with Career
After graduation, learners can take on many different positions such as policy and social specialists at state agencies; employees human resources and labor, market research, customer management, event organization and communication at the enterprise; project coordinator and developer, policy consultant, social, community development project at NGO. After 3-5 years of working, people working in the above positions can be promoted to become project managers and directors and local managers.
Pratical curriculum
The program has many subjects and majors that support practical work such as social policy; organizational consultation; organizational sociology, mass communication, family and gender, education, urban and rural areas, labor, social project management, etc.
Nationally Accredited Degree
The Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Sociology belongs to the national degree system, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training; holders of the degree can further their studies.
Flexible ways of learning
More than 90% of the program is online, allowing learners to schedule their own study time and pace. Lecture videos and exercises are always available on the LMS system for learners to study anytime, anywhere with just a smartphone, laptop, desktop computer or tablet with Internet connection.
Supportive lecturers and technical officers
100% of lecturers with Master’s and Doctoral degrees are in charge of classes, monitoring and guiding each learner. Lecturers of the courses are in charge of each learner’s learning process. Also, students can exchange ideas with classmates or with their teachers via the school forum. Regarding technical problems, students can contact the school’s consultancy center.
Reasonable tuition
The average tuition fee is 530,000 VND per credit and is paid per semester based on the number of registered courses. Students are provided with study materials and free access to educational resources.
The program curriculum of the Sociology program includes all subjects equivalent to that of the face-to-face undergraduate program of the same major. It is designed in the practical orientation. The whole program consisting if 44 courses with 124 credits, implemented within 11 semesters at a normal study pace. Learners can slow down or accelerate their study, but they have to follow the compulsory frame in following order:
- Certificate of General Social Sciences
- Ceritificate of Sociology Foundation
- Certificate of Social Issues Analysis
- Certificate of Sociology of Organization and Human Resource Management
- Certificate of Sociology Practice
- Bachelor of Sociology
1. Introduction to Psychology (3)
2. Introduction to Anthropology (3)
3. Introduction to Social Work (3)
4. Commmunity Development
5. Introduction to Sociology (3)
6. Methods in social research (3)
7. Statictics in Social Science (3)
8. History and Theory of sociology (3)
9. Introduction to Social Statistics Software (3)
10. Sociology of Mass Communications (3)
11. Sociology of Lifestyles (2)
12. Rural Sociology (2)
13. Sociology of Development (2)
14. Sociology of Education (3)
15. Sociology of the Family and Gender (3)
16. Sociology of Deviance (2)
17. Urban Sociology (2)
18. Human Resource Management (3)
19. Organizational Behavior (3)
20. Social Project Management (3)
21. Sociology of Organizations (3)
22. Social Policy (3)
23. Principles of Management (3)
24. Principles of Marketing (3)
25. Counselling in Organizations (3)
26. Sociology of Work (3)
27. Public Relations (3)
28. Graduation Practice (4)
29. Qualitative Analysis and Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software (3)
30. Internship at Socio-economic Organization (3)
After accumulating the mentioned certificates, students need to complete prerequisite courses to be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. These prerequisite courses are compulsory general subjects in the bachelor’s program. Students can submit certificates for computer science and foreign language courses they have completed.
31. Marxist – Lenixist phylosophy (3)
32. Marxist – Lenixist Political Economy (2)
33. Scientific Sociolism (2)
34. History of Vietnam Communist Party (2)
35. Ho Chi Minh Ideology (2)
36. Introduction to law (3)
37. Introduction to Economics (3)
38. Sociology of Migration (3)
39-44. Foreign Language and Informatics Courses (18)
Admission requirements
To study this program, learners must meet the admission requirements:
+ Having a high school diploma through regular education or continuing education programs, or having completed intermediate education
+ Those who have completed intermediate education but do not have a high school diploma, you must study and be officially recognized as having completed the high school subjects as prescribed.
+ Having graduated from a different university major (eligible for course exemptions).
Information technology requirements
More than 90% of learning content is delivered to students by lecturers via devices with an Internet connection. Learners need to make sure some conditions, including:
* Desktop/Laptop
* Students can acquire a majority of learning content on mobile devices, but doing some homework may require using a desktop or laptop.
