Accounting is an evergreen field of study at universities, with approximately 1,000,000 businesses and economic organizations currently in operation, creating a continuous demand for accounting professionals. The roles and requirements for accountants have also undergone significant changes. Accountants are not only responsible for traditional accounting tasks but also require skills in financial management, investment analysis, and more.
Recognizing this demand, the accounting program at Phu Xuan University has undergone significant changes, aiming to develop a professional approach, work skills, technological skills, marketing skills, and language proficiency. This is designed to enhance employment opportunities as well as the capabilities and development prospects for students after graduation. Phu Xuan University also aims to provide students with international accounting standards and computerized accounting skills to facilitate their quick integration into the business world.
What do Bachelor of Accounting graduates do? Where?
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting can work in almost all organizations and businesses, with roles such as accountants/financial managers, financial analysts, auditors, lecturers, independent business owners, etc. The accounting program at Phu Xuan University excels in the application of technology, cloud-based accounting software, and the essential technology skills necessary in the Industry 4.0 era.
Who can study accounting?
The accounting field is suitable for individuals with analytical thinking, attention to detail, a sense of responsibility, and a natural inclination towards studying mathematics at a moderate level.
| PXU – TRAINING PATH (FORMAL UNIVERSITY PROGRAM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PHASES | DESCRIPTION | DURATION | NOTE |
| 0 | Military semester – Education – National security and defense | 3–4 weeks | |
| 1 | Introduction to the profession and specialized foundation | 16 weeks | |
| 2 | Basic knowledge and professional skills | 48 weeks | Have enough skills to work |
| 3 | Advanced training and specialization | 48 weeks | |
| 4 | On-the-Job Training (OJT) in a business environment | 16 weeks | |
| 5 | Graduation project/thesis | 16 weeks | |
| Total training duration | 3 years | 9 semesters, 3 semesters / year | |
The main enrollment period for regular undergraduate programs at Phu Xuan University begins after the annual September 2nd holiday. New students start their journey by entering the university and participating in the "Orientation Week" to familiarize themselves with the new learning environment, teachers, the university, peers, and students from previous years.
Following this, new students will engage in a "Military Semester" that lasts for three weeks. This is a crucial period for new students to get accustomed to collective living, develop collaborative habits, team spirit, and obtain the Security Education and National Defense certificate, which is a mandatory requirement for a bachelor's degree.
In the "Introduction to the Profession" semester, students will learn and acquaint themselves with the specialized learning methods and tools of Phu Xuan University, as well as the foundational knowledge of the IT industry, preparing for the next stage.
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Profession | 3 | |
| 2 | Learning Methods at PXU | 3 | |
| 3 | Business Environment | 3 | |
| 4 | Principles of Accounting | 3 | |
| 5 | English 1 | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 | |
| 2 | Financial Accounting 2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Basic Marketing | 3 | |
| 4 | Basic Auditing | 3 | |
| 5 | English 2 | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English 3 | 3 | |
| 2 | Vietnamese Accounting Law | 3 | |
| 3 | Accounting Software and Applications | 3 | |
| 4 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 | |
| 5 | Specialized Topic 1: Payroll Accounting | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Using Excel Tools in Accounting | 3 | |
| 2 | Specialized Topic: Cost Accounting Practice | 3 | |
| 3 | Financial Reporting | 3 | |
| 4 | Specialized Topic 2: Cost Accounting Practice 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | English 4: Accounting Terminology | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Accounting Standards | 3 | |
| 2 | Tax Accounting 2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Specialized Topic 3: Management Accounting | 3 | |
| 4 | Specialized Topic 4: Internal Auditing | 3 | |
| 5 | English 5: Accounting Reports | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industry Trend 1: E-commerce | 3 | |
| 2 | Industry Trend 2: E-wallets | 3 | |
| 3 | Financial Analysis of Enterprises | 3 | |
| 4 | Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism (1) | 2 | |
| 5 | Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism (2) | 3 | |
| No | COURSE | CREDITS | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ho Chi Minh's Ideology | 2 | |
| 2 | Revolutionary Path of the Communist Party of Vietnam | 3 | |
| 3 | Interview Skills, Job Search, and Employment | 3 | |
This semester involves students learning in the practical environment of a business. In addition to accumulating 15 specialized credits, students will become familiar with the practical requirements of the job and be guided by working experts.
The OJT semester is also the time for students to choose and begin preparing for their graduation thesis with topics derived from practical activities at the OJT-receiving businesses.
This is the time for students to consolidate all the knowledge and skills they have accumulated to complete their graduation thesis. Since 2019, 100% of Phu Xuan University students will undertake the completion and defense of their graduation thesis before the university's thesis defense council. With the graduation thesis, students will accumulate 10 specialized credits.
