U.S. Bachelor 2+2

BACHELOR’S PROGRAM 2+2

Introduction

The American Undergraduate Cooperation Program is an agreement between Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City and US Universities. Students will complete the first two years at IEI and then transfer the second stage at partner universities in the US for bachelor’s degrees. Currently, there are three areas of study: Business/Management, Hospitality Management and Computer Science.

At CIE-VNU, curriculum, syllabi, textbooks, and teaching methods are academically designed and accredited according to American Standards. IEI possesses pool of faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to students. Also, English is the main channel of communication in all campuses.

Since its beginning in cooperation with the University of Houston Clear-Lake (UHCL), American Undergraduate Cooperation Program has been expanded to include 16 universities in US such as: University of Houston (Texas), Truman State University (Missouri), Missouri St. Louis (Missouri) and 12 public Oklahoma universities.

Our Partners

University of Houston Clear-Lake (UHCL, Texas) is recognized by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Both the Business Management and Accounting are accredited by Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Besides, the Computer Science and Computer Information Systems programs are also admitted and certified by Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

University of Houston (Texas) is ranked in “The Best 376 Colleges” according to the Princeton Review and top three of Texas public universities evaluated as Tier One Research Universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Truman State University (Missouri) is recognized by North Central Association of College and Schools. Truman is also one of institutions maintaining full accreditation by ACCSB International for its both Business and Accounting programs. Furthermore, Truman State University places in the list of 100 best values in public colleges that "deliver a stellar education at an affordable price" by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.

The Missouri St. Louis (Missouri) is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The International Business program was ranked 15^th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2010.The College of Business Administration is listed in The Best 301 Business Schools by The Princeton Review.

Twelve public Oklahoma universities are high quality institutions under Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Typically, Oklahoma State University earns accreditation by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, its Spear School of Business is fully accredited by AACSB. The University of Central Oklahoma is accredited by the Higher Learning Commissions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a bachelor’s and master’s degree granting institution.

Academic Programs

IEI offers 2+2 undergraduate students two majors: Business/Management and Computer Science

Business/ Management

For Business/Management area, the following courses are offered during first two years at IEI

		To Bachelor ‘s Program in Business Management at Second Stage
Common Couses Credits			o University of Houston-Clear Lake (Texas) o University of Houston (Texas) o 12 public Oklahoma universities including Oklahoma State and University of Central Oklahoma… o Truman State University (Missouri) o University of Missouri-St. Louis (Missouri)
ENGL - 1001	Academic English IELTS/ TOEFL iBT	2

ENGL - 1301	Composition I	3
ENGL - 1302	Composition II	3
GOVT - 2301	American Government I	3
GOVT - 2302	American Government II	3
HIST - 1301	American History I	3
HIST - 1302	American History II	3
MATH - 1314	College Algebra	3
SOCI - 1306	Sociology	3
SPCH - 1315	Public Speaking	3
ACCT - 2301	Accounting I	3
ACCT - 2302	Accounting II	3
BUSI - 2301	Business Law	3
CHEM - 1411	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM - 1412	General Chemistry II	4
COSC - 1301	Microcomputers Applications	3
ECON - 2301	Macroeconomics	3
ECON - 2302	Microeconomics	3
MATH - 1324	Finite Mathematics	3
MATH - 1325	Business Calculus	3

For Business Management, the School of Business at UHCL offers the following majors:

Accounting
Business Administration
Business Administration with concentrations in:
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
Studies of the Future
Environmental Management
Finance
Finance with a concentration in Healthcare Administration
General Business
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Administration/ Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Legal Studies
Political Science
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Professional Accounting

Computer Science
For Computer Science area, the following courses are offered during first two years at IEI

		To Bachelor's Program in Computer Science at Second Stage
Common courses Credits			o University of Houston-Clear Lake (Texas) o University of Houston (Texas) o 12 public Oklahoma universities including Oklahoma State and University of Central Oklahoma… o Truman State University (Missouri) o University of Missouri-St. Louis (Missouri)
ENGL - 1001	Academic English IELTS/ TOEFL iBT	2

ENGL - 1301	Composition I	3
ENGL - 1302	Composition II	3
GOVT - 2301	American Government I	3
GOVT - 2302	American Government II	3
HIST - 1301	American History I	3
HIST - 1302	American History II	3
MATH - 1314	College Algebra	3
SOCI - 1306	Sociology	3
SPCH - 1315	Public Speaking	3
MATH - 2413	Calculus I	4
MATH - 2414	Calculus II	4
MATH - 2415	Calculus III	4
CHEM - 1411	General Chemistry I	4
ITSE - 1302	Introduction to Computer Program	3
ITSE - 1331	Visual Basic	4
MATH - 2418	Linear Algebra	3
MATH - 3331	Finite Mathematics	3
PHYS - 2425	University Physics I	3
PHYS - 2426	University Physics II	3