1. Undergraduate level training program:
Major: Automation and control engineering technology
Code: 7510303
2. Program objectives:
2.1 General objectives
The undergraduate program in Automation and Control Engineering Technology aims to train engineers with strong political awareness, ethical standards, and physical well-being. The program equips students with a solid foundation of knowledge, professional competence, and the ability to solve technical problems independently. Graduates will also develop research capacity in the field of Automation and Control Engineering Technology, thereby meeting the growing demand for highly skilled professionals.
2.2 Specific objectives (SO)
Upon completion, graduates are expected to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and qualities:
- SO1. Acquire firm knowledge of social sciences, political sciences, and law;
- SO2. Acquire fundamental and advanced knowledge in in the field of electricity and electronics; control and automation engineering;
- SO3. Perform effectively as control engineers, capable of leading interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing components, systems, and processes in control and automation;
- SO4. Analyze, design, and transfer technology for automated control systems;
- SO5. Operate, maintain, repair, improve, and upgrade automated control systems;
- SO6. Continuously update professional knowledge and improve qualifications to meet evolving job requirements;
- SO7. Develop strong skills in academic writing, presentation of information/learning outcomes, research, design, and effective communication;
- SO8. Enhance foreign language proficiency, particularly in reading, translating, and comprehending specialized documents;
- SO9. Apply scientific working methods to analyze and solve problems in the field of Control and Automation Technology, drawing on experience to build critical thinking and reasoning skills;
- SO10. Demonstrate professional responsibility, ethics, and commitment to the sustainable development of society;
- SO11. Cultivate entrepreneurial awareness and self-employment capacity.
3. Learning outcomes (LO)
After completing the program in Control and Automation Engineering Technology, graduates will achieve the following outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills, autonomy, and responsibility:
3.1 Knowledge
- LO1. Solid practical knowledge and in-depth theoretical understanding of automation and control engineering technology.
- LO2. Fundamental knowledge of social sciences, political sciences, and law.
- LO3. Proficiency in information technology to support professional tasks.
- LO4. Knowledge of planning, organizing, and supervising processes in industrial control and automation, including design, programming, installation, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation equipment.
- LO5. Basic knowledge of managing and operating control and automation projects and systems.
- LO6. Knowledge of the digital competency framework for learners as defined by the Ministry of Education and Training.
3.2 Skills
- LO7. Skills in designing, programming, installing, operating, and maintaining to solve complex problems in control and automation systems.
- LO8. Leadership and entrepreneurial skills to initiate businesses and create employment opportunities in the field of automation control.
- LO9. Critical thinking skills to evaluate and apply alternative solutions in in working conditions at agencies, enterprises, civil and industrial enterprises.
- LO10. Skills in assessing work quality and evaluate the performance of team members in control and automation.
- LO11. Effective communication skills to present problems and solutions at agencies and enterprises operating in the field of control and automation; transfer and disseminate knowledge and skills in performing specific or complex tasks.
- LO12. Foreign language proficiency at Level 3/6 according to Vietnamese foreign language proficiency framework.
- LO13. Competence in applying digital technologies to perform tasks and solve practical problems.
3.3 Autonomy and Responsibility
LO14. Work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments of control and automation, assuming responsibility for both personal and team performance.
LO15. Guide and supervise colleagues in professional tasks within the field of control and automation.
LO16. Formulate professional judgments, justify professional decisions, and defend personal viewpoints.
LO17. Plan, coordinate, manage resources and improve the efficiency of activities such as design, programming, installation, operation, and repair of control and automation systems.
LO18. Engage in lifelong learning, work, and social participation actively, positively, and safely in digital environments.
4. Full-course training time: 4 years
5. Career opportunities:
Graduates of Automation and Control Engineering Technology are qualified to work in the following areas:
- Domestic and foreign institutes, research centers, and universities as lecturers or researchers in control and automation technology;
- Domestic and foreign manufacturing enterprises across various sectors;
- Technical design, operation, and maintenance engineers in modern industrial production lines;
- Enterprises specializing in technical consultancy, automation equipment supply, or technology transfer.
6. Opportunities for Further Study
Graduates can pursue further study and research at a higher level.
