Aquatic Resource Management program

Department of Aquaculture Science is currently belonged to the School of Biotechnology - International University. This is a unit with strong potential for training, scientific research and technology transfer. The training quality of Department of Biotechnology has been accredited by ASEAN Universities Network and numerous leading partner universities in UK, Australia and Europe through its highly globalized training programs, 16-modern-laboratory system and professional staff (96% of the faculty have Doctoral qualifications from foreign countries). School of Biotechnology now has more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The number of students enrolled at the School has rose steadily, by 10-15% each year. School of Biotechnology is the unit of Vietnam National University - HCMC that has continuously taken the lead in scientific publications on international journals. Over 85% of graduates have appropriate jobs at many state or foreign institutes, companies after 6 months. Among these, over 20% achieve postgraduate scholarships at well-known oversea universities or work at research institutes and universities.

1. Learning outcomes

1.1. Sociopolitical knowledge

1.1.1 Political understanding

• Fresh graduate students have accurate understanding about the line and policies of the Party and the State.
• They strictly follow the laws of the State and the regulations of their offices after graduation.
• They have accurate world view and view of life and the ability to perceive and evaluate things positively and logically.

1.1.2. Ethics:

• Good personal and professional ethics;
• High level patriotism, people-oriented mindset, and serve the community well;
• High level of personal responsibility and accountability to the community;
• Proactive learning, positive thinking, progressive and creative working style;
• Good skills and high motivation in teamwork, high level of professionalism.

1.2 Specialized knowledge

• Foundational knowledge upon characteristics of aquatic environment, biological and ecological characteristics of aquatic species, aquatic resource and resource fluctuation of tropical ecosystem;
• Adequate professional knowledge to perform work in aquatic resource management, including aquatic resource assessment, planning and management of aquatic resource, environmental impact assessment, and resource restoration;
• Adequate professional knowledge to perform production activities, development in modern aquaculture technology, including the production of livefood and commercial feed, monitoring of water quality and animal health, production of high quality seed by the application of biotechnology and genetic breeding technology, aquaculture system design and operation.

1.3 Professional skills

• Foundational skills in laboratory methods, water quality analysis, environmental and aquatic resource assessment, biological study of aquaculture species, feed production, seed production, water treatment, aquatic disease diagnosis using molecular-based methods, domestication, operating of common equipment in production;
• Skills in teamwork, troubleshooting, building and organizing research projects or production projects;
• Skills in information technology, including operating computer and software to support;
• Be able to use English effectively, including reading/understanding technical catalogue, and be able to communicate with colleagues;
• Understanding upon international treaties and conventions on intellectual protection, occupational and environmental safety and health, product quality.

1.4 Career opportunities

This program is designed for both Vietnamese and international students, and therefore, the job market will not limit within Vietnam but can expand regionally and internationally. Students will be able to become:

• Founders of companies that supply products and services meeting the increasing demand in aquaculture of the market and the society.
• Managers or technicians in governmental and local agencies, projects or non-governmental organizations in environmental and aquatic resource management.
• Managers or technicians in aquaculture companies, especially those apply high technologies in the production of aquaculture species, feed, medicine, probiotics, equipment, etc.
• Lecturers and researchers in the related fields at domestic and international universities, colleges, and research institutes.
• Pursue postgraduate studies.

1.5. Matrix of learning outcomes and educational objectives of Aquatic Resources Management program

Training objectives include:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering [ABET, 3a]
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data, as well as to report the results [ABET, 3b]
• An ability to design a system, a part or a process to meet technical requirements [ABET, 3c]
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams [ABET, 3d]
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve technical problems [ABET, 3e]
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility [ABET, 3f]

• An ability to communicate effectively [ABET, 3g]
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of technical solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context [ABET, 3h]

• A  recognition of the need and an ability to engage in life-long learning [ABET, 3i]
• Knowledge of contemporary issues [ABET, 3j]
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern technological tools necessary for biotechnological practice [ABET, 3k]
• English skills of intermediate or advanced level [ABET, 3l]
  • Meet the minimum English requirement of 550 TOEFL pBT or equivalence: 79 TOEFL iBT, 6.0 IELTS.
  • Undergraduate student must write a thesis in English and defend with a thesis committee. Graduates can fluently present in English a thesis or a speech about social and academic aspects.

2. Curriculum of Aquatic Resources Management program

 3. Faculty

4. Laboratories

5. Contact

School of Biotechnology
Room A1.708
Phone: (84-8) 37244270.  Ext: 3233
Website: http://www.hcmiu.edu.vn/biotech-vn/