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Doctoral Program · Pilot Discipline

Doctor in Management and Sustainable Development (DMS)

A doctoral program in Management and Sustainable Development — training researchers and leaders with a long-term sustainability vision.

Apply for DMS
3
Years of Study
120
Credits
6
Semesters
9340407
Program Code (proposed)
VI/EN
Language of Instruction
Program Overview

The Doctor of Management and Sustainable Development (DMS) is an interdisciplinary doctoral program at the intersection of management and sustainable development.

DMS aims to train experts, academics, and leaders with the capacity for independent and creative research to address complex management challenges linked to social responsibility and environmental protection — contributing actively to the formulation and implementation of sustainable development policies and strategies at national, local, organizational, and enterprise levels.

Program Information
Program Name (Vietnamese)Quản trị và Phát triển bền vững
Program Name (English)Management and Sustainable Development
Program CodePilot discipline (proposed code: 9340407)
Language of InstructionVietnamese, English
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
Degree (Vietnamese)Tiến sĩ chuyên ngành Quản trị và Phát triển bền vững
Degree (English)Doctor in Management and Sustainable Development
Skills & Competencies

Professional Skills

Interdisciplinary reasoning capacity to identify and address complex management problems; ability to plan, critique, and develop strategies and policies at both macro and micro levels in pursuit of sustainable development.

InterdisciplinaryStrategyCritical Thinking

Complementary Skills

Proficiency in statistical software (STATA, EVIEW, SPSS…) and Microsoft Office; team leadership, professional presentation, and international networking skills.

STATA/SPSSPresentationInternational Collaboration

Applied & Leadership Skills

Ability to analyze and resolve complex, real-world management problems at the strategic level within a globalized context.

AnalysisLeadershipGlobalization

Research Competency

Doctoral candidates develop independent research thinking and proficiently apply scientific research methods to generate new ideas and insights in management and organizational studies.

Independent ResearchScientific MethodsInnovation

Autonomy & Accountability

Capacity for self-direction and adaptability in diverse work environments; ability to plan, coordinate collective intelligence, and take responsibility grounded in rigorous scientific analysis.

Self-directionAccountabilityCoordination
Selected Publications
Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan
Lecturer · Hanoi School of Business & Management (HSB)
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
DMS
2022
Management of nontraditional security for Vietnam's sustainable development: an integrated approach
HD Phi, NQ Huy, NX Ky, HA Tuan
Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy, Vol. 18 (1), 696–709
2022
Knowledge management in higher education: evidence from an interdisciplinary postgraduate program
HD Phi, NN Thang, NX Yem, HA Tuan
International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, Vol. 15 (3), 292–306
2023
Tap-water Security and Policy Implications in Hanoi, Vietnam
HD Phi, NV Giap, HA Tuan
Policy and Management Studies
2023
Managing technological security of smart environment monitoring systems: study of a coastal province in Vietnam
HA Tuan, NX Ky
International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, Vol. 19 (4) · DOI: 10.1504/IJCIS.2023.10056422
2025
Cybersecurity challenges in the digital transformation of Vietnam's telecom: a socio-technical systems theory perspective
C Van Ta, PD Hoang, H Anh Tuan
Asia Pacific Business Review, 1–27
2025
Information and Data Security Management in Digital Transformation: Case Study for Shopee Vietnam
HA Nguyen, AN Le, HA Tuan, NNH Pham, DC Pham et al.
International Conference on Computer Science and its Applications, 269–274
Dr. Mai Viet Dung
Lecturer · Hanoi School of Business & Management (HSB)
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
DMS
2025
The impact of internal CSR practices on organizational commitment in the construction industry of Vietnam
Phu NN, Dung MV (corresponding author), Thang NN
Discover Sustainability, Springer · DOI: 10.1007/s43621-025-01641-8
2024
Study of factors influencing the organizational commitment of Generation Z working in the IT sector of Vietnam
Thang NN, Dung MV, Anh VT
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, Enpress · DOI: 10.24294/jipd.v8i7.4706
2024
Factors influencing Gen Z's purchase intention for sustainable fashion products in Hanoi
Trang QL, Dung MV
Economy and Forecast Journal, MPI, No. 884 (18), pp. 150–153 · ISSN: 1859-4072
2023
Understanding the Concept of "Purpose": A Perspective from Singapore Businesses
Duc TD, Dung MV
VI Congreso Nacional de Comercio Internacional, University of Lujan, Argentina · ISSN: 2545-8930
2023
Post Covid-19 Economy of Vietnam, Generation Z, opportunities and challenges for Argentinian enterprises
Dung MV, Duc TD
VI Congreso Nacional de Comercio Internacional, University of Lujan, Argentina · ISSN: 2545-8930
2022
Understanding generation Z job seekers' expectations and their job pursuit intention: Evidence from transition and emerging economy
Thang NN, Dung MV, C. Rowley, Bach P.
International Journal of Engineering Business Management, Vol. 14, SAGE · DOI: 10.1177/18479790221112548
2022
Human Security in Organizations in times of Covid-19 Pandemic
Thang NN, Dung MV, Anh CQ, Tung LX
Proceedings: The 1st ASEAN Cooperation Forum on Management of Nontraditional Security (ACF-MNS1), pp. 669–682 · ISBN: 978-604-9995-00-2
2022
Management for sustainable development of Vietnam's real estate market
Hung PT, Dung MV
Economy and Forecast Journal, MPI, No. 804 (14), pp. 27–30 · ISSN: 1859-4972
2021
Urban planning issues for the sustainable development of Hanoi capital
Kien VT, Phi HD, Dung MV
Economy and Forecast Journal, MPI, No. 777 (23), pp. 80–82 · ISSN: 0866-7120
2021
Covid-19 and HR solutions to be learned from American enterprises
Dung MV, Viet NHĐ, Tuan HA
Economy and Forecast Journal, MPI, No. 764 (10), pp. 70–72 · ISSN: 0866-7120
2021
Developing the innovation ecosystem and human resources: lessons from the Momentum Project (Spain) and implications for Vietnam
Dung MV, Trieu HD, Viet NHD
Economy and Forecast Journal, MPI, No. 759 (5), pp. 51–53 · ISSN: 0866-7120
Admission

Detailed admission requirements are publicly announced annually in accordance with Vietnam National University, Hanoi regulations.

Study Plan – 3 Years · 6 Semesters · 120 Credits
Required
Seminar / Essay
Dissertation
Year 1 — Required Courses12 credits

Semester 1 (6 credits) & Semester 2 (6 credits)

Advanced Research Methodology
3 credits · Sem 1
Required
Global Sustainable Development Management
3 credits · Sem 1
Required
Nontraditional Security Studies
3 credits · Sem 2
Required
International Business Management
3 credits · Sem 2
Required
Year 2 — Doctoral Seminars & Essays8 credits

Semester 3 (4 credits) & Semester 4 (4 credits)

Literature Review
2 credits · Sem 3
Essay
Research Assignment 1
2 credits · Sem 3
Seminar
Research Assignment 2
2 credits · Sem 4
Seminar
Research Assignment 3
2 credits · Sem 4
Seminar
Year 3 — Doctoral Dissertation100 credits

Semester 5 (50 credits) & Semester 6 (50 credits)

Doctoral Dissertation
100 credits · Sem 5 & Sem 6
Dissertation
Tuition Fees

Full program tuition: As announced in the annual admission notice.

Tuition does not include the application fee or supplementary knowledge courses (if applicable).

Contact
Hanoi School of Business & Management (HSB), Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Office of Postgraduate Program Management (POMO)

Hotline: 0968 20 22 44 / 0903 281 028
Email: dms.daotao@hsb.edu.vn
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