Office Administration focuses on planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating office operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity within an organization. In Vietnam, this field has existed for quite some time, supplying skilled personnel to government agencies and public organizations.
Program Code: 7340406
Type: Full-time
Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: Bachelor’s
A00: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
A01: Mathematics, Physics, English
C03: Mathematics, Literature, History
C00: Literature, History, Geography
740,000 VND per credit
Total: 137 credits (excluding non-credit courses)
Thanh Do University offers admission through four methods:
Admission based on high school academic performance
Admission based on the results of the high school graduation exam
Admission based on the results of competency and aptitude assessments
Direct admission according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)
Graduates of the Office Administration program can work in various positions, such as:
Administrative and Office Specialist
Office Manager or Deputy Office Manager, Head of Administration Department
Office Secretary or Administrative Assistant
Clerical and Archival Officer
Receptionist, General Administrative Staff
Researcher in Archival and Office Administration
The Office Administration department is an essential part of every government agency from central to local levels. Every year, these agencies need to recruit new specialists and administrative staff. Offices at the ministerial, provincial, and district levels alone require a significant number of Office Administration professionals annually.
In Vietnam, there are thousands of political and socio-political organizations, along with an increasing number of NGOs and international organizations operating in the country. These organizations require competent office managers and administrative staff to oversee operations and act as communication bridges between organizations and government bodies.
The demand for Office Administration professionals is rising because offices are indispensable in all organizations, enterprises, and educational institutions. Offices serve as the center where leadership decisions are made, formal communications are handled, and crucial information management takes place. They play a vital role in strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of decisions made by management.
Phase 1 (First 2 Years):
Core Subjects: Principles of Management, Economics, Office Organization & Management, Communication Skills, Soft Skills, and Specialized English.
Advanced Subjects: Administrative Management, Document Management, Office Software Usage, Presentation Skills, and Time & Task Management.
Phase 2 (Final 2 Years):
Practical Training: Group projects, real-world case studies, courses in Event Organization, Work Planning, and Office Project Management.
Specialized Courses: Clerical Work, Archiving, Document Drafting, Digital Document Management, Public Relations, etc.
Graduation Requirement: Students complete a thesis or participate in internships at companies to gain real-world experience and prepare for a professional office environment.