GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The Master of International Banking, Finance and Insurance (MBFA) is jointly delivered by VNU-IS and the University of Nantes (France). The programme is taught entirely in English, preparing high-quality talent for the finance–banking–insurance sector in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. \nLearners gain advanced, up-to-date, and highly practical knowledge, with the ability to address contemporary issues and develop strong independent research capability.

GENERAL INFORMATION

– Specialisation: International Banking, Finance and Insurance

– Duration: 18 months (12 months taught + 6 months thesis)

– Schedule: outside office hours \n- Language: English

– Delivery model: joint programme with Nantes; full-time at VNU-IS

– Award: degree awarded by the University of Nantes

– Intake quota: 20 learners per cohort

– Legal basis: Decision 1741/QĐ-ĐHQGHN (10 Jun 2021)

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

– Compact duration and flexible schedule

– Quality assurance aligned with French higher education standards

– Fully English-taught environment with modern learning resources

– Strong integration of real-world cases

– Scholarship opportunities (including pathways at Nantes)

– GPA calculation allows compensation across knowledge blocks

LEARNER OPPORTUNITIES & CAREER PROSPECTS

Learners gain strong career prospects in Vietnam and globally, expand professional networks through the learner and alumni community, and may take specialist or managerial roles across both public and private sectors.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (SUMMARY)

The curriculum includes 22 modules + internship report + thesis (60 credits), organised into blocks covering:

– Core finance

– Economic and legal frameworks

– Profitability and management

– Marketing and strategy

– Mathematics and information systems

– International transactions and risk management

TEACHING & ASSESSMENT

The programme applies teaching methods used at the University of Nantes, aligned with VNU’s credit-based approach. Assessment follows French university standards, combining examinations, applied coursework, internship report, and thesis.

ADMISSIONS – TUITION – CONTACT

– Selection-based admission: application screening + interview

– English requirement: equivalent to Level 4/6 (per regulations)

– Tuition: VND 173,040,000 per programme (max. 18 months)

– Email: tuyensinhthacsi@vnuis.edu.vn

– Admissions Office: G8 Building, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi \n- Hotline: 08 665 40 268