Upon completion of the Network and Data Communications program, students will achieve:

1. Knowledge

• Political & Social Awareness: Gain a fundamental understanding of Marxist-Leninist principles and Ho Chi Minh Thought; establish a scientific worldview and methodology; and grasp the lines, policies, and laws of the Party and State.

• Foundational Knowledge: Master fundamental knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, and Information Technology.

• Security Expertise: Understand the nature and origins of safety and security threats in communication networks; master the mechanisms and tools to combat these threats.

• System Analysis: Possess the ability to analyze, design, evaluate, and audit information security solutions for data transmission in communication networks.

• Academic Advancement: Acquire sufficient knowledge to pursue higher education levels.

• Language Proficiency: Achieve a minimum English proficiency of TOEIC 500, with the ability to communicate and use English effectively in professional environments.

2. Skills

• Risk Analysis: Analyze communication network systems to identify potential threats and propose solutions that balance security, performance, and cost requirements.

• Digital Transformation: Skills in building, deploying, operating, and maintaining products and services for the digital economy and digital society.

• Incident Management: Skills in detecting, preventing, troubleshooting, and investigating the origins of computer and communication network failures.

• Tool Utilization: Proficiency in using modern tools to evaluate the performance and reliability of IT systems in general and digital services in particular.

• Specialized Security: Skills in evaluating and selecting solutions to meet specific requirements for communication security in national defense and security sectors.

3. Autonomy and Responsibility

• Patriotism & Ethics: Absolute loyalty to the Fatherland and the people; high sense of responsibility and a drive for self-improvement in life and work.

• Discipline: Strictly comply with the policies of the Party and State laws; maintain healthy, scientific, and precise working styles.

• Legal Awareness: Clearly understand legal regulations related to information security, digital government, and the digital economy.

• Professional Ethics: Commitment to and compliance with the ethical standards of professionals in the data communications field.

ABET Accreditation Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, students of the Network and Data Communications program will possess:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.

2. An ability to analyze a problem and identify the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.

5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.

6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

7. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.

8. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.

9. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the design and operation of a communication network.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

• Network Operations Specialist

• Network Services Specialist

• Network Administrator for government agencies and enterprises

• Network Design and Construction Specialist

• Network Software Developer

• Network Systems Analyst and Architect

• Lecturer/Academic Staff in IT and Communications.