HAT
Bachelor Program · Full Time · ACQUIN Accredited

Bachelor in Management of Human and Talent (HAT)

A four-year undergraduate program awarded by Vietnam National University, Hanoi — combining human resource strategy, talent acquisition and development, organizational behavior, and employee engagement for today’s dynamic global workforce...

4
Years duration
162
Credits total
243
ECTS equivalent
5
Professional skill groups
7900103
Field of study code
Program overview

The HAT program is an internationally accredited, high-quality undergraduate program with ACQUIN certification (Germany/Europe). It is designed with courses whose learning outcomes meet the standards demanded by leading organizations in the marketing and communication industry.

Beyond human resource management knowledge and practical skills, students complete extended internships in specialized HR and talent management roles at reputable organizations — alumni and partners of HSB. Instruction is in Vietnamese in year one, transitioning fully to English for years two through four.

Program details
Degree titleBachelorin Management of Human and Talent
Awarding institutionVietnam National University, Hanoi
AccreditationACQUIN (Germany / Europe)
Study modeFull time
Duration4 years
Total credits162 credits · 243 ECTS
LanguageYear 1: Vietnamese · Years 2–4: English
Field code7900103
Skills & competencies

Business English communication

Professional English to IELTS 5.5+ — speaking, writing, and presenting in human and talent contexts.

IELTS 5.5+WritingPresentation

Legal application skills

Apply legal knowledge in negotiating and drafting labor contracts, collective labor agreements, workplace regulations, and related documents..

Law and Legal ResearchWorkplace regulationsCollective Labor Agreements

Labor market assessment skills

Analyze the labor market, organize recruitment, conduct internal training, develop job descriptions, design salary scales and payroll systems, and build employee benefits policies.

Labour MarketSalary and PayrollOrganize Recruitment

Evaluation and advisory skills

inspect and monitor workplace safety compliance, as well as handle and resolve labor conflicts within the organization.

Labour ConflictResolveAdvisory

Consulting & organizational skills

advise on and organize the implementation of HR and talent management strategies and plans aligned with the company’s overall development strategy.

AdviseOrganizeStrategies and Plans
Student voices

Hear from HAT students and alumni about their journey at HSB.

Huong
NH
Studying HAT gave me a clear understanding of how to align talent strategy with business goals. The hands-on projects and internships helped me transition confidently into my HR role right after graduation.
NH
Nguyen Quynh Huong
HAT Alumni · HR Department, CGV
Chi
TM
The program challenged me to think beyond theory and apply HR practices in real organizational contexts. By the time I graduated, I felt fully prepared to manage recruitment, training, and employee engagement effectively.
TM
Pham Quynh Chi
HAT Alumni · HR, BIM Group
Dung
LQ
What I value most about HAT is its strong connection with industry partners and alumni. Those experiences not only built my professional skills but also opened doors to meaningful career opportunities.
LQ
Dung Nguyen
HAT Alumni · HR, MISA
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Study plan — 8 semesters
Foundation
Language
Human & Talent
HR Specialized
Management
Internship
Thesis
Semester 1 Year 1 · Vietnamese instruction 29 credits · 43.5 ECTS
Marxist-Leninist Philosophy
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Foundation
Overview of Information Technology
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Foundation
Soft Skills
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Foundation
Management
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Economics
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Business Law and Ethics
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Principles of Accounting
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Principles of Marketing & Communication
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Human & Talent
Semester 2 Year 1 · Vietnamese instruction 24 credits · 36 ECTS
Introduction to Law and the State
2 credits · 3 ECTS
Foundation
Introduction to Digital Technology and Applications of AI
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Foundation
Data Analysis
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Management of Corporate Finance
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Management of Human Resource & Talents
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Corporate Governance
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Management
Research Methods (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Human & Talent
Semester 3 Year 2 · Vietnamese instruction 15 credits · 22.5 ECTS
National Defence Education
8 credits · 12 ECTS
Foundation
Physical Education
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Foundation
Marxist-Leninist Political Economy
2 credits · 3 ECTS
Foundation
Ho Chi Minh Ideology
2 credits · 3 ECTS
Foundation
Labour Economics
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Human & Talent
Applied Psychology in Business (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Human & Talent
English B1
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Language
Basic Korean Language (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Language
Basic Chinese Language (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Language
Semester 4 Year 2 · Vietnamese & English instruction 30 credits · 45 ECTS
Scientific Socialism
2 credits · 3 ECTS
Foundation
History of Vietnamese Communist Party
2 credits · 3 ECTS
Foundation
English B2
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Language
Public Policies on Human Resource Development
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Human & Talent
Vietnam & International Labour Market
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Human & Talent
Laws on Labour
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Organizational Behaviors
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Settlement of Labour Dispute (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
HR Specialized
Overview of Art and Graphics Design (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Management
Semester 5 Year 3 · English instruction 20 credits · 30 ECTS
Design and Implementation of Human Resource Development Strategy and Plan
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Assessment of Personnel Quality and Employees' Satisfaction
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
HR Specialized
Work Design
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Labour Relationship (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
HR Specialized
Business Culture and Cross-Cultural Communications (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Management
Public Speaking (elective)
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Management
Semester 6 Year 3 · English instruction 22 credits · 33 ECTS
Strategic Thinking and Strategic Management
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Management
Global Business
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Management
Training and Development
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
HR Specialized
Design of Salary Scales
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Negotiation and Drafting of Labour Contracts & Agreement
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Policy on Recruiting and Retaining Talents
4 credits · 6 ECTS
HR Specialized
Semester 7 Year 4 · Internship semester 12 credits · 18 ECTS
Internship
12 credits · 18 ECTS · Bilingual · At HSB partner companies
Internship
Semester 8 Year 4 · Final year 10 credits · 15 ECTS
Graduation Thesis / Project (Track A)
10 credits · 15 ECTS
Thesis
Research Assignment 1 (Track B)
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Thesis
Research Assignment 2 (Track B)
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Thesis