FACULTY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS 1

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Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer Curriculum Versions

CURRICULUM VERSIONS

Department of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Faculty of Telecommunications 1, Institute of Post and Telecommunications Technology

1. Overview

The training program in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering is developed and updated periodically to meet the development requirements of the field of telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation.

Program versions are adapted based on:

  • Feedback from students, alumni and businesses
  • Technology trends (5G, IoT, Cloud, AI…)
  • Curriculum standards and requirements of the Ministry of Education and Training
  • Review and improvement activities in the quality assurance system

Program development roadmap

Year Versions Role
2020 Framework Program Platform
2023 Improvement Program Improvements & Transitions
2025 Current Programs Finishing

2. List of program versions

2.1 Version 2025 (Current)

  • Promulgated by: Decision No. 949/QD-HV in 2025
  • Output Standard: Decision No. 948/QD-HV in 2025
  • Duration of training: 4.5 years
  • Total credits: approximately 150–152 credits

👉 See details of the 2025 training program: Here

🔸 Highlights:

  • Strong updates in the fields:
    • Modern communication networks
    • Mobile Communications (4G/5G)
    • IoT and Embedded Systems
    • Cloud Computing
  • Boost:
    • Project-based learning
    • Practice and experiment
    • Specialized intensive modules
  • The structure of the program includes:
    • General Knowledge
    • Industry Knowledge
    • Specialized knowledge
    • Internships and Graduation Projects

🔸 Standard Output (PLO)

The program identifies 7 main output standards, including:

  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Solving technical problems
  • Telecommunications System Analysis and Design
  • Experimental and evaluation of the system
  • Design innovative engineering solutions

(Details are shown in the PLO table in the output standard document)

2.2 2023 Version: Improved and standardized versions

👉 See details of the 2023 training program: Here

🔸 Key improvements

✔ Standardization according to OBE/CDIO

  • Rebuild:
    • PEO (Programme Educational Objectives)
    • PLO (Programme Learning Outcomes)

👉 Emphasis Capacity:

    • Telecommunication System Design
    • Solving technical problems
    • Teamwork
    • Professional Ethics

✔ Program restructuring

  • General: 50 credits
  • Foundations & Majors: 69 credits
  • Majors: 19 credits
  • Internship & Graduation: 12 credits

✔ Organized by Specialization

  • Network & Internet Services
  • Radio & Mobile Information
  • IoT Systems

✔ Update training content

  • IoT
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Security
  • SDN/NFV
  • New Radio Technology

✔ Enhanced Practice

  • Experiments
  • Simulation
  • Projects
  • Corporate Internship

🔸 Roles of the 2023 version:

  • Being a bridge between the 2020 and 2025 programs
  • A direct demonstration of innovation

2.3. 2020 Version

  • Promulgated by: Decision No. 984/QD-HV in 2020
  • Duration of training: 4.5 years
  • Total credits: approximately 150 credits

👉 See details of the 2020 training program: Here

🔸 Characteristics:

  • Foundational program, traditional technical orientation
  • Focus on the following areas:
    • Electronics
    • Media
    • Telecommunications networks
  • Start Integration:
    • Some modules on networks and Internet services
    • Modern communication technology

3. Comparison of program versions

STT Contents 2018 2023 2025
1. OBE/CDIO Standards ❌ ⚠️ ✅
2. Specialized orientation Drawbacks Clear Finishing
3. New technologies (5G, IoT) ⚠️ Yes Strong
4. Project-based learning Low Medium High
5. Business Engagement Drawbacks Increase Strong
6. Practice – Experiment Medium Increase High

👉 Remarks:

  • The 2025 version clearly shows the trend:
    • Program Modernization
    • Increase applicability
    • Aligned with business needs

4. Key improvements

Through updates, the training program has been improved in the following directions:

🔹 Technology Updates: Supplementing modules on Next-Generation Mobile Networks, IoT, Cloud Computing, Information Security

🔹 Increased practicality: Increase the duration of Practices, Experiments, Projects

🔹 Business Engagement: Increase opportunities for Internships, Practical Projects, Recruitment

🔹 Skill Development: Teamwork, Communication, Systems Thinking

5. Review and improvement process

The training program is periodically reviewed according to the PDCA cycle:

  • Plan: build and design programs
  • Due to: implementation of training
  • Check: collect feedback from stakeholders
  • Act: program updates and improvements

👉 Proof:

  • Updates from the 2020 framework program → the 2023 program → the 2025 program
  • Promulgating new output standards in 2025

6. Link to quality assurance system

Information about program versions associated with:

  • QA Programme: Link
  • Stakeholder Feedback: Link
  • Graduate Outcomes: Link
  • Continuous Improvement: Link

7. Commitment

The Faculty of Telecommunications is committed to:

  • Review and update the training program periodically
  • Ensure the program is in line with technology trends
  • Improving professional capacity for learners
  • Meet the needs of domestic and foreign labor markets