MAC Program
Bachelor's Program · Full-time · ACQUIN Accredited

Marketing and Communications (MAC)

A 4-year bachelor's program awarded by Vietnam National University, Hanoi — integrating marketing strategy, communications campaign development, event management, and creative design to meet the demands of today's global media landscape.

4
Years of Study
162
Total Credits
243
ECTS Equivalent
6
Professional Skill Groups
7900102
Program Code
Program Overview

The Bachelor of Marketing and Communications is a high-quality undergraduate program with international accreditation under the ACQUIN standard (Germany – Europe). The curriculum is designed with learning outcomes that meet the requirements of leading organizations in the marketing and communications industry.

Beyond practical knowledge and skills in marketing and communications, students complete an in-depth internship in specific roles at reputable companies — alumni and partners of HSB. The program is taught in Vietnamese in the first year and fully in English from the second year through the fourth.

Program Information
Degree TitleBachelor of Marketing and Communications
Awarding InstitutionVietnam National University, Hanoi
AccreditationACQUIN (Germany – Europe)
Study ModeFull-time
Duration4 Years
Total Credits162 credits ~ 243 ECTS
Language of InstructionYear 1: Vietnamese · Years 2–4: English
Program Code7900102
Skills & Competencies

English Language Proficiency

English at IELTS 5.5+ — proficient in communication, writing, and presentations in a professional work environment.

IELTS 5.5+ReportingPresentation

Marketing Skills

Market research, marketing planning, brand strategy development, and digital marketing execution.

Market ResearchBrand StrategyDigital Marketing

Communications Skills

Planning and executing multi-channel communications campaigns.

CampaignsPRSocial Media

Event Management Skills

End-to-end event planning and execution, including Master of Ceremonies (MC) responsibilities.

Event PlanningExecutionMC

Editing & Design Skills

Production of print and digital publications — graphic design, content editing, and multimedia production.

Graphic DesignContent EditingMultimedia
Student Voices

Hear from MAC students and alumni about their learning journey at HSB.

Tran Hoang An
NH
MAC helped me develop strategic thinking in brand building and development. The internship at a leading agency gave me the opportunity to directly participate in and execute real campaigns from day one, helping me build experience quickly and systematically.
NH
Tran Hoang An
MAC1 · Brand Manager, VNPT Technology
Nguyen Bao Ngoc
TM
The program gave me real-world exposure through projects and internships, which allowed me to confidently contribute to marketing campaigns from the very start of my career. It built the solid foundation I needed to keep growing in the field I love.
TM
Nguyen Bao Ngoc
MAC2 · Marketing Executive, Garena
Pham Quang Thai Son
LQ
What impressed me most was the opportunity to directly participate in real communications and events projects. These experiences helped me build a professional portfolio and enter the industry with real confidence.
LQ
Pham Quang Thai Son
MAC2 · Digital Strategist, Viettel Digital
Study Plan — 8 Semesters
General Education
Language
Marketing
Communications
Design & Multimedia
Internship
Thesis
Semester 1Year 1 · Taught in Vietnamese22 credits · 33 ECTS
Marxist-Leninist Philosophy
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
General Education
Introduction to Digital Technology and AI Applications
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
General Education
Principles of Management
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Economics
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Principles of Accounting
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Introduction to Visual Arts and Graphic Design
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Design & Media
Semester 2Year 1 · Taught in Vietnamese22 credits · 33 ECTS
Marxist-Leninist Political Economy
2 credits · 3 ECTS
General Education
Principles of Marketing & Communications
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Corporate Financial Management
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Introduction to Communication Studies
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Communications
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Design & Media
Business Law and Ethics
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Semester 3Year 2 · Transition to English21 credits · 31.5 ECTS
English B1
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Language
English B2
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Language
Market and Consumer Research
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Media Relations and Public Relations
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Communications
Digital Photography and Videography
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Design & Media
Semester 4Year 2 · Taught in English21 credits · 31.5 ECTS
Ho Chi Minh Ideology
2 credits · 3 ECTS
General Education
Soft Skills
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
General Education
Consumer Behaviour
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Business Culture and Cross-cultural Communication
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Writing for Media and Journalism
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Communications
Digital Publishing and Content Design
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Design & Media
Human Resource and Talent Management
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Semester 5Year 3 · Taught in English21 credits · 31.5 ECTS
Scientific Socialism
2 credits · 3 ECTS
General Education
History of the Communist Party of Vietnam
2 credits · 3 ECTS
General Education
Digital Marketing
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Brand Management and Advertising
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications Planning
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Communications
Fundamentals of Event Production
5 credits · 7.5 ECTS
Design & Media
Semester 6Year 3 · Taught in English19 credits · 28.5 ECTS
Strategic Marketing Management
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Global Business and International Marketing
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Crisis Communications and Reputation Management
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Communications
Social Media Strategy and Data Analytics
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Communications
Advanced Event Production and MC Skills
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Design & Media
Project and Risk Management
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Semester 7Year 4 · Bilingual Internship18 credits · 27 ECTS
In-depth Corporate Internship at Partner Companies
12 credits · 18 ECTS · Bilingual · At HSB partner companies
Internship
Brand Management and Intellectual Property
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Marketing
Marketing & Communications Capstone Project
3 credits · 4.5 ECTS
Communications
Semester 8Year 4 · Final Semester18 credits · 27 ECTS
Contemporary Media and Journalism Trends
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Design & Media
Entrepreneurship in Marketing & Creative Industries
4 credits · 6 ECTS
Marketing
Graduation Thesis / Research Project 1 & 2
10 credits · 15 ECTS
Thesis