1. Doctoral training program:
Major: Electrical Engineering
Major Code: 9520201
2. Training objectives:
2.1. General objectives
The Doctoral Program in Electrical Engineering provides advanced professional training that meets the criteria of Level 8 of Vietnam’s National Qualifications Framework. The program develops scientific thinking in electrical engineering, preparing graduates to establish and lead research groups at national, interdisciplinary, and international levels. Doctoral graduates will gain the capacity to conduct independent and creative research, identify principles and laws, and solve new problems of scientific significance. Doctoral graduates also has the ability to develop theoretical problems into practical scientific and technical activities and guide scientific research in the field of electrical engineering.
2.2. Specific objectives (SO)
Upon completion of the program of electrical engineering of Vinh Long University of Technology Education, doctoral graduates will:
SO1: Acquire comprehensive, in-depth, and advanced knowledge of electrical engineering;
SO2: Apply new knowledge to address scientific problems and contribute to the development of electrical engineering technologies that respond to environmental and societal challenges;
SO3: Master scientific theories, synthesize, deduce and analyze scientific problems, and develop innovative approaches to solving emerging issues;
SO4: Manage research activities professionally, participate in national and international conferences, and publish research results in the field of electrical engineering in recognized journals;
SO5: Demonstrate high responsibility in advancing professional knowledge, adapt flexibly, and provide scientific guidance in electrical engineering; conduct innovative research and adopt expert decision-making to create new knowledge in the field of electrical engineering;
SO6: Achieve proficiency in communication, including writing reports, presenting scientific reports and effectively using the means (technology applications) of communication; participate in international and multidisciplinary collaboration.
3. Learning Outcomes (LO):
3.1. Knowledge
- LO1: Demonstrate in in-depth, comprehensive and advanced expertise in electrical engineering;
- LO2: Develop independent and creative research capacity;
- LO3: Master fundamental academic values and contribute to advancing theories and principles in electrical engineering;
- LO4: Apply new approaches in organizing research and professional practice to address complex technical problems.
3.2. Skills
- LO5: Detect and analyze complex problems and propose innovative solutions.
- LO6: Generate new knowledge in the field of expertise
- LO7: Establish and maintain national and international research networks in professional activities;
- LO8: Synthesize collective intelligence and lead collaborative research teams to address technical challenges at both domestic and global levels;
- LO9: Demonstrate foreign language proficiency sufficient to understand and present complex academic content in the field of Electrical Engineering; communicate fluently in foreign languages with native speakers; and write professional and scientific reports;
- LO10: Present, justify, and defend personal viewpoints with analytical clarity on the choice of different options.
3.3. Autonomy and responsibility
- LO11: Make expert judgments and sound decisions in specialized areas;
- LO12: Manage research projects responsibly and contribute to the development of new knowledge, processes, and innovations in electrical engineering.
4. Full-course training period: The doctoral training program is designed for a period of 3 to 4 years.
5. Job opportunities:
Doctoral graduates in Electrical Engineering are qualified for the following positions:
- Lecturers and researchers at universities and colleges in Vietnam;
- Researchers at specialized institutes, research centers, and R&D divisions of enterprises, both domestically and internationally.
- Specialists in government agencies such as the Department of Industry and Trade, or in power companies and energy enterprises;
- Postdoctoral researchers in Vietnam or abroad.
6. Advanced Learning Ability:
Doctoral graduates in Electrical Engineering possess the capacity for lifelong learning and further academic advancement.
