2.1. Legal basis

The Computer Science curriculum program is built by the Faculty of Engineering, Tan Tao University based on:

- The policy of the Party and State of Vietnam (Decision 569/QD-TTg, dated May 11, 2022) and the practical needs of today's society on comprehensive educational innovation, bringing liberal education into training, the Faculty of Engineering, Tan Tao University, builds a Bachelor's curriculum program in Computer Science.

- Based on the national qualification framework (Decision 1982/QD-TTg, dated October 18, 2016) and based on the output standards of domestic and foreign universities.

2.2. Information about the curriculum program

- Vietnamese training major name: Computer Science
- English training major name: Computer Science
- Training level: University
- Major code: 7480101
- Training time: 04 years - 08 semesters
- Training type: Full-time
- Number of credits: 130 credits
- Graduation degree: Bachelor of Computer Science
- Language of instruction: Vietnamese

3.1. Mission

With educational philosophy, standards and practices based on the American model of higher education, Tan Tao University encourages independent thinking, perseverance, respect for diversity and language. Tan Tao University will train people who are creative, logical thinkers, lifelong learners, honest, responsible to the country, and have leadership ability.

3.2. Vision

By 2030, Tan Tao University will become a famous university in the ASEAN region and the world, providing high-quality, practical education based on researched knowledge, serving the people of Vietnam, Southeast Asia and the world.

3.3. Core values

- Responsibility (to oneself, family, domestic and international community)

- Cooperation (in all activities)

- Efforts (to work together towards building a sustainable development university)

- Quality (meeting domestic and international standards)

- Creativity (valuable difference)

- Respect (self, community rights)

- Leadership (self, group and organization/business)

3.4. Educational philosophy: Liberal – Lifelong learning

- Open:

The philosophy of liberal education is based on a comprehensive and multidimensional knowledge foundation in many fields of social sciences, humanities and natural sciences before delving into a major. With 25% of liberal arts subjects researched, selected and synthesized from different fields in the entire curriculum, in the spirit of freedom of thought - freedom of thinking to freely choose, helping to train students in the ability to self-study, self-adapt and self-improve in new environments. Therefore, the curriculum program of TTU builds a superior competitive advantage for learners in jobs that require continuous innovation or self-study in a different field of expertise when necessary.

- Lifelong learning:

Graduates of UDTT will be active learners and lifelong learners, aiming to improve their knowledge and professional skills to suit career requirements and improve themselves for lifelong work, specifically:

• Adapt to continuous learning to find ways to complete different tasks;
• Proactively build learning goals and life goals;
• Apply knowledge and skills flexibly, appropriately and meaningfully;
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing and ongoing learning on professional and personal issues;
• Listen, understand, integrate with your own identity and make continuous efforts for sustainable success in your career.

4.1. General objectives:

The objectives of the curriculum program are built in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Educational Philosophy of Tan Tao University; compatible and consistent with the Vision and Mission of the Faculty of Engineering, aiming to nurture human resources and develop applied scientific research to meet social needs.

Bachelor of Science and Technology training includes:

(i) Logical thinking, good creativity, ability to analyze and solve specific problems from many fields in practice;

(ii) Ability to analyze, design, build and deploy software applications based on knowledge of computers and mathematical guarantees for computers;

(iii) Fluent in English;

(iv) Have professional ethics and skills to work in an international environment;

(v) Have political qualities and high sense of discipline.

4.2. Specific objectives (PO)

Upon completion of this curriculum program, learners will be able to achieve the following objectives:

4.2.1 About knowledge:

- General education knowledge :

PO1. Knowledge of political theory, law, economics, society, culture.

PO2. Good use of foreign languages and computer software in the economic field; ability to read and understand specialized documents, communicate fluently with tourists, partners, and colleagues using English to meet job requirements in an international integration environment.

- Basic knowledge of the industry :

PO3. Equip yourself with knowledge of programming languages, algorithms, data structures, operating systems, computer organization, algorithm construction and mathematical models...

- Professional knowledge :

PO4. Equip yourself with knowledge of narrow specialties such as: artificial intelligence - machine learning, data science and software systems.

PO5. Equip yourself with knowledge about programming thinking and software development.

4.2.2 About skills:

- Hard skills

PO6. Have self-study and self-development skills, have entrepreneurial mindset.

PO7. Ability to form ideas, participate in analysis, design, and implementation of software projects.

PO8. Ability to apply specialized knowledge to solve problems both in practice and in research.

PO9. Possess professional and personal skills, professionalism, management skills, social knowledge as well as different approaches and problem solving appropriate to different aspects of society.

- Soft skills

PO10. Have communication, discussion, negotiation, presentation, teamwork, planning, leadership skills,...

PO11. Achieve international English proficiency TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

4.2.3 About attitude:

PO12. Have a sense of responsibility and ambition for the trained career.

PO13. Guide and supervise others in performing assigned tasks, taking personal and team responsibility.

4.2.4 Professional ethics:

PO14. Have ethics, professional conscience, sense of discipline, industrial style and good service attitude.

PO15. Have political qualities, awareness of career development, civic responsibility, community responsibility, and good health to meet the requirements of building and defending the Fatherland.

Matrix of objectives and output standards of the curriculum program

Computer science graduates can work in a variety of positions, typically the following:

• Work in technology companies: programmer, AI engineer, team leader or project manager;
• Data engineer/data analyst/data scientist in companies/organizations;
• Researcher/consultant on innovation, digital economic transformation and artificial intelligence application in the research and development department of companies/organizations;
• Research/teaching in universities/institutes in Vietnam and internationally;
• Continue to study for master's/PhD.
• Start-up.

Level of achievement with job positions:

(Level of achievement: 1: Ability to know; 2: Ability to understand and apply; 3: Ability to analyze and evaluate; 4: Ability to create)

Ability to self-study and research in the working environment to improve professional knowledge and skills in organizing professional activities, meeting the requirements of the country's industrialization and modernization process.

Have the capacity to participate in higher education to develop knowledge and professional skills to meet the needs of oneself and society.

People with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science can work at technology companies/organizations, universities/academies in Vietnam and internationally.

The program structure ensures a reasonable and balanced arrangement in each semester of the school year and each block of knowledge. The program arranges modules from basic to advanced to ensure continuous knowledge, increasing levels and enough time to accumulate knowledge, practice skills, ethics and attitudes necessary for work. At the same time, the program is also designed to ensure depth for each specialized field.

The program content includes the following knowledge blocks: General and Liberal knowledge, knowledge of foreign languages - English, professional education knowledge (compulsory basic knowledge of the major, compulsory knowledge of the major and compulsory knowledge for each major), graduation knowledge and elective knowledge. In addition, students are also taught soft skills to practice skills, train thinking, style and confidence when entering the working environment. The total knowledge volume of the course must accumulate 130 credits and is distributed as follows:

10.1. Structure and content of the training program

10.2. Training process

- Teaching plan (tentative)

Built at the beginning of each academic year for student registration

10.3. Matrix of output standards of training programs and subjects

X: Prerequisite for output standard

(*): not included in cumulative GPA.

( a ): compulsory subjects for students of the Faculty of Engineering.

( i ) Data Science

( ii ) Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence

( iii ) Software system

11.1. Admission information

All subjects according to the university admission regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

11.2. Training process

Implemented according to the University Training Regulations of Tan Tao University (Issued under Decision No. 31/QD-DHTT.21, Long An, dated June 30, 2021 of the President of Tan Tao University).

The training regulations used are credit-based training regulations, creating conditions for students to actively and proactively adapt to the training process to help achieve the best results in learning and training.

The curriculum program is designed with 8 semesters corresponding to 4 academic years, including 130 credits. An academic year is divided into 2 main semesters. In addition to the two main semesters, the Principal considers and decides to organize an additional summer semester so that students have the opportunity to retake, improve and advance their studies. Each main semester has at least 15 weeks of actual study and 2 weeks of exams; Each summer semester has at least 5 weeks of actual study and 1 week of exams.

11.3. Graduation conditions

Implemented according to the University Training Regulations of Tan Tao University (Issued under Decision No. 31/QD-DHTT.21, Long An, dated June 30, 2021 of the President of Tan Tao University).

1. Accumulate enough credits (minimum 130 credits) and complete other required content as required by the curriculum program;
2. Cumulative GPA of the entire course must be at least 2.00;
3. Meet the foreign language output standards as prescribed by the School: TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent;
4. Complete the Physical Education (PE) and National Defense and Security Education (NDE) modules;
5. Have a Soft Skills certificate provided by the school;
6. Meet the required number of hours of participation in community service activities as prescribed;
7. At the time of graduation, not being prosecuted for criminal liability or not being subject to disciplinary action at the level of suspension from school;
8. Fulfill obligations to the school;
9. Register for graduation according to regulations at the Training Management Department.

The school has compared the objectives, training objectives and curriculum program framework of the Computer Science major of Tan Tao University with the curriculum programs of prestigious domestic and foreign universities such as: Thang Long University, etc.

13.1. Teaching and learning strategies and methods (TLM)

13.1.1. Direct teaching:

Direct teaching is a teaching method in which information is delivered to learners directly, the lecturer presents and the learners listen. This method is often applied in traditional classrooms and is effective when wanting to convey basic information to learners, explain a new skill.

• TLM1 . Lecture: The lecturer presents the lesson content and explains the content in the lecture. The lecturer is the one who presents and lectures. Students are responsible for listening to the lecture and taking notes to receive the knowledge that the lecturer imparts.
• TLM2 . Specific explanation: The lecturer guides and explains in detail the specific content related to the lesson, helping students achieve the teaching objectives of knowledge and skills.
• TLM3 . Presentation: Students participate in courses where the speakers come from external organizations such as employers, people with extensive experience in the training field... through the exchange of experiences and knowledge of the speakers to help learners form general or specific knowledge about the industry and training major.
• TLM4 . Open-ended questions: The lecturer uses open-ended questions or problems, and guides students step by step in answering the questions. Students can participate in group discussions to solve exercises and problems together.
• TLM5 . Practical exercises: After observing the lecturer demonstrate, students will complete the exercises themselves or work in groups to complete them, thereby forming and practicing the skills that students will have to perform in their future career fields.
• TLM6 . Student presentation: Lecturers assign topics to individuals or groups of students to collect documents, research and present to the class. Help students practice reading comprehension skills, synthesize information, present in front of a crowd,...

13.1.2. Research-based teaching:

Inquiry-based learning encourages a high level of critical thinking. Learners identify research questions, find appropriate methods to solve problems, or report conclusions based on the information gathered.

• TLM7 . Independent Study: This method develops students' ability to plan, explore, organize, and communicate a topic independently and in detail, under the guidance of a teacher. It also enhances motivation and active participation in learning because students are allowed to choose the material they want to present.
• TLM8 . Project: Students research a topic related to the subject and write a report.
• TLM9. Teaching assistants and academic support: Students are allowed to assist lecturers in classes.

13.1.3. Teaching based on experiential activities:

This strategy helps students experience the real environment and future jobs. This strategy not only helps students develop knowledge and skills but also creates career opportunities for students after graduation.

• TLM10 . Internship at enterprises: Through internships at companies, students can understand the actual working environment of their field of study after graduation, learn about the technologies being applied in their field of study, and develop professional skills and work culture in the company.

13.1.4. Self-study:

Self-study is a method that helps students acquire knowledge and develop skills to be self-directed, proactive and independent in their learning. Students have the opportunity to choose a topic to study, explore and research deeply on an issue. From there, students develop time management skills and self-monitor their learning. The self-study method mainly applies homework.

• TLM11 . Homework: Students are assigned homework tasks with content and requirements set by the lecturer. Through completing these assigned tasks, students learn how to study independently, as well as achieve the required knowledge and skills.

13.2. Instructor preparation

Lecturers teaching the Computer Science program need to: clearly understand the forms of classroom organization of each subject they teach (theoretical or practical subjects, compulsory or elective subjects, direct learning or online learning); prepare lectures (including practical application examples - if any), exercises (theoretical and practical), prepare open-ended problems/questions, clearly understand the subject assessment methods, students' learning needs (according to the school years), clearly understand the policies and regulations in learning, lecturer regulations, assessment regulations.

14.1. Testing and evaluation methods

Assessment methods used in the curriculum program are divided into two main types: process assessment and final assessment. The forms and contents of assessment are specifically regulated in the current training regulations of the School and specifically regulated in the teaching outline of each course. A course with 3 or more credits must have at least 2 scoring components: process assessment and final assessment.

14.1.1. Progress Evaluation

The purpose of process assessment is to provide timely feedback to teachers and learners on progress and areas for improvement that arise during the teaching and learning process.

Specific assessment methods with the type of progress assessment applied by the School may include attendance scores, assignment scores, presentations, mid-term test scores... to assess the progress scores of the courses.

• AM1 . Assessment of attendance: in addition to self-study time, regular and full participation in lectures, practice rooms, etc. in the course also reflects the learner's learning attitude; full participation in prescribed study hours helps learners access knowledge, practice skills systematically, continuously and form good and correct attitudes, comply with regulations and discipline at school and the employer after the learner graduates. Assessment of attendance is carried out according to rubrics depending on the nature of the prescribed course (theory, practice diary, thesis, etc.).
• AM2 . Individual/group assignment assessment: learners are required to perform some content related to the lesson in class. These assignments can be performed by an individual or a group of learners and are assessed according to specific criteria (assignment rubric). The content of the individual/group assignment can be theoretical or practical.
• AM3 . Presentation assessment: in some courses, learners are required to work in groups to solve problems, situations or content related to the lesson and present the group's results to other groups. The activity not only helps learners gain specialized knowledge but also develops skills such as communication, negotiation and teamwork. To assess the level of achievement of these skills, learners can use specific assessment criteria (presentation rubric).
• AM4 . Assessment through mid-term tests: the assessment methods in section 1.2 - Final assessment (below) can be used to assess students' mid-term grades.

14.1.2. Final assessment (end of term)

The purpose of this assessment is to draw conclusions and classify the level of achievement of goals and output quality, and the progress of learners at a specified time in the teaching and learning process, including end-of-program assessment and end-of-semester assessment.

The assessment methods used by the school for this type of assessment include: written/essay tests, multiple-choice tests, combined multiple-choice and essay tests, reports, presentations, practice, etc. (These methods can be used for mid-semester assessment for courses worth 3 credits or more).

• AM5 . Written/essay test: in this assessment method, learners are asked to answer a number of questions, situational exercises or personal opinions on issues related to the knowledge output requirements of the course and are assessed based on pre-designed answers. The assessment scale used in this method is a 10-point scale. The number of questions in the assessment is designed depending on the knowledge content requirements of the course.
• AM6 . Multiple choice and essay combined tests: In multiple choice testing, learners are asked to answer related questions based on pre-designed answers. The difference is that in this assessment method, learners answer the required questions based on suggested answers. In addition, there is also a multiple choice test combined with a writing/essay method.
• AM7 . Report writing: learners are assessed through report products, including: presentation content in the report, presentation method, illustrations, charts,... in the report. Specific assessment criteria for this method are according to the report writing rubrics of each course.
• AM8 . Presentation: This method is exactly the same as the presentation assessment method in the formative assessment type. Assessment is carried out periodically: mid-term, final or end of course.
• AM9 . Practice: in which learners are required to practice writing a program on a computer. To assess the level of achievement, the instructor can use specific assessment criteria in the checklist - scale or specific criteria in the rubric.

14.1.3. Evaluation of internship/graduation thesis/graduation project

The purpose of this assessment is to assess the level of achievement of objectives, output quality, knowledge and skills of students before graduation.

The assessment methods used by the school for this type of assessment include: internship report/graduation thesis/essay/graduation project.

• AM10 . Internship report/graduation thesis/essay/graduation project: this is a very valuable method of assessing capacity because it can simultaneously assess knowledge, attitudes and many skills such as creative thinking - judgment - reasoning; information searching - selection - use skills; operational skills, organizational and management skills, communication skills, cooperation skills in groups/teams...; data processing and report writing skills; in addition, learners also practice the skill of defending before the council when doing the graduation thesis/graduation project. For the graduation thesis/graduation project, learners will be evaluated by the instructor and the graduation thesis/graduation project evaluation council, the evaluation council using evaluation forms appropriate to the training industry.

14.2. Form, weights and evaluation criteria

Implemented according to the University Training Regulations of Tan Tao University (Issued under Decision No. 31/QD-DHTT.21, Long An, dated June 30, 2021 of the President of Tan Tao University).

The form, weights and specific assessment criteria are shown in detail on the detailed course outline.

14.3. Grading scale

Implemented according to the University Training Regulations of Tan Tao University (Issued under Decision No. 31/QD-DHTT.21, Long An, dated June 30, 2021 of the President of Tan Tao University).

• The curriculum program is reviewed periodically every 2 years to adjust to meet the needs of learners and stakeholders. More forms of support are added to students in their task of training ethics, manners and necessary skills.
• Every year, the Faculties develop a plan to observe lecturers, especially young lecturers, to exchange and share knowledge and teaching methods to improve lecturers' capacity.
• Regularly solicit student feedback on the qualities, talents, ethics and conduct of lecturers.
• Regularly consult with stakeholders on graduate employment needs.

Selecting graduation courses must satisfy 2 conditions (accumulate at least 12 credits):

Condition 1: Internship or graduation thesis

Condition 2: Project, essay or alternative course (elective course)

16.1. Notes on conditions for doing graduation thesis

• Accumulated enough credits of the program by the time of review.
• GPA at the time of registration must be greater than or equal to 3.0.
• Final year of study without criminal prosecution.
• There are qualified lecturers (including those from outside the School) to guide and must be approved by the Faculty.
• The number of students allowed to do their graduation thesis must not exceed 50% of the total number of students in the curriculum program in that review period. For specific specialized majors, based on the proposal of the Faculty, the Board of Directors will consider in specific cases.

Depending on the capacity of the faculty members registering for the topic and the facilities, the Faculty proposes the number of students to graduate for the Principal's approval. The school encourages students to do their thesis and find their own graduate supervisors when the number of topics registered for supervision by faculty members in the Faculty is not enough, but must be approved by the Faculty.

*Graduate thesis topic:

• Students will be able to choose one of the topics in Information Technology that is suitable for their orientation and career aspirations after graduation to do their graduation thesis. The list of topics is decided by the Principal depending on the conditions of equipment and available instructors.
• The thesis score is calculated into the cumulative GPA of the entire course.
• Grading graduation thesis according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and regulations of the School according to the evaluation form.

17.1. Teaching staff

• Lecturers teaching Computer Science must meet the teaching standards prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
• Theory and practice teaching in laboratories and practice rooms at school are carried out by full-time lecturers.

17.2. Facilities

• Training facilities must ensure facilities according to current regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Training such as lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, practice rooms, modern equipment for teaching, and computer rooms with internet connection.
• Each course has experimental and practical content that must be studied in a laboratory or practice room with adequate area and equipment according to regulations.