1. Undergraduate Program
Major: Automotive Engineering
Program Code: 7520130
2. Program Objectives:
2.1. General Objective:
The Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering (specialization: Electric Vehicle Technology) is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in natural sciences, fundamental engineering, and advanced automotive technologies, with particular emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs). The program develops the ability to apply engineering principles to the development, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of automobiles in an industry characterized by rapid technological change.
Students are trained to analyze and solve engineering problems creatively and flexibly, and to adapt swiftly to technological advances. The curriculum integrates emerging knowledge in electric vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity so that students can grasp cutting-edge trends and deploy advanced technologies in professional practice.
In parallel, the program focuses on soft skills, teamwork, and hands-on/modeled practice in realistic environments. Through laboratories, simulations, and projects, students consolidate technical knowledge while building communication, leadership, and effective collaboration skills in diverse teams.
The program also emphasizes international readiness by strengthening discipline-specific foreign language proficiency and competence with engineering software, enabling graduates to work in globalized settings, engage with international partners, and contribute to cross-border engineering projects.
Additionally, students acquire foundational knowledge in vocational education science and teaching competence for vocational training. The curriculum cultivates the professional ethics and character expected of instructors in technical and vocational education.
Upon graduation, students can work in state management agencies related to road vehicles; motor vehicle and construction-equipment inspection agencies; and companies/enterprises in automotive engineering technology and powertrain/mechanical domains. Graduates may also teach in institutions that offer Automotive Engineering Technology programs, contributing to the development of vocational and higher education in the automotive field in Viet Nam and abroad
2.2. Specific Objectives:
- SO1: Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in natural sciences, social sciences, politics, law, and Ho Chi Minh Thought; understand the role of automotive engineers in sustainable development and the digital transformation of the automotive industry, particularly in EVs.
- SO2: Apply knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialized coursework to analyze and solve practical problems in automotive engineering in general and EVs in particular, demonstrating creativity and technological innovation at work.
- SO3: Develop communication, teamwork, and self-directed learning skills; adapt to fast-changing work environments shaped by AI and the rapidly evolving field of EV technology.
- SO4: Evaluate product quality after maintenance and repair; establish automotive maintenance processes; apply advances in science and technology to diagnostics and repair—especially for EVs—in compliance with national and international technical standards; work effectively in enterprises, dealerships, and manufacturing/assembly facilities domestically and internationally.
- SO5: Apply professional practical skills in corporate/industrial settings and work effectively in competitive enterprises in a regional and global integration context.
- SO6: Cultivate lifelong learning, research capability, and professional working skills that meet the demands of the modern automotive industry; develop ethical qualities, social responsibility, and the capacity to contribute positively to the community..
3. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
3.1. Knowledge
- PLO1: Apply robust practical knowledge and deep theoretical understanding across automotive engineering, particularly in EVs and modern control technologies.
- PLO2: Articulate knowledge of natural sciences, social sciences, politics, law, and Ho Chi Minh Thought; recognize the role of automotive engineers in sustainable development and the digital society.
- PLO3: Integrate natural sciences, foreign languages, informatics, AI, and cybersecurity into foundational and specialized coursework.
- PLO4: Apply knowledge of structure, operating principles, inspection, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of internal combustion engines; automotive electrical/electronic systems; chassis and vehicle systems; and electric vehicles, including intelligent control and networked/connected systems.
- PLO5: Apply specialized knowledge to professional tasks: inspection, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of automotive systems; and planning, organizing, supervising, managing, and operating technical activities in the automotive field; establish a foundation for postgraduate study.
3.2. Skills
- PLO6: Leverage political, natural and social sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized knowledge—together with digital technologies—to lead initiatives, start businesses, and create employment in the automotive sector.
- PLO7: Critically evaluate and select alternative solutions under uncertain or changing conditions; adapt flexibly to rapid technological advances.
- PLO8: Assess work quality upon completion and evaluate team members’ performance during operation, testing, inspection/certification, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, research, and improvement of systems in conventional and electric vehicles to enhance utilization efficiency.
- PLO9: Communicate and instruct others in Electric Vehicle Technology; supervise assigned tasks; and use modern engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, simulation platforms, and advanced diagnostic systems.
- PLO10: Use discipline-specific foreign language and informatics effectively for study, research, and work in international contexts, supporting technical operations, management, and mobility services.
3.3. Autonomy and Responsibility
- PLO11: Work independently or in teams under changing conditions; assume personal and team accountability; collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and intercultural activities.
- PLO12: Formulate professional judgments and defend positions based on scientific reasoning and technical data.
- PLO13: Plan, coordinate, and manage resources; evaluate and improve the effectiveness of professional and research activities; employ systems thinking and digital tools in technical organization and operations.
4. Normal Duration of Study: 4,0 years
5. Career Prospects:
Graduates in Automotive Engineering can assume roles in, for example:
- Companies, plants, enterprises, and facilities engaged in automobile and EV component manufacturing and assembly;
- EV maintenance and repair service enterprises; consulting and technology-transfer organizations for motor vehicles and power machinery—serving in leadership, management, operations, or consultancy roles;
- Motor vehicle inspection centers;
- Universities, colleges, and vocational institutions that teach automotive/EV/power-machinery programs, as well as research institutes for automotive technology development;
- Founding and operating specialized service businesses for maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of automobiles and EVs; developing technology solutions and equipment supporting Automotive Engineering, with a focus on Evs
6. Opportunities for Further Study:
Graduates are prepared for advanced study at the master’s and doctoral levels in Automotive Engineering, Automotive Engineering Technology, and Powertrain/Mechanical Engineering.
