OBJECTIVE
The program trains agricultural engineers specializing in high-tech applications, with strong political and ethical qualities and a solid foundation in life sciences, information technology, and automation. Graduates will have the systemic thinking skills to design, operate, manage, and optimize modern agricultural production processes; the ability to independently organize production and business (start-ups); and the ability to adapt to an international work environment, contributing to the promotion of sustainable agriculture.
GRADUATION STANDARD
KNOWLEDGE
| PLO1 | Apply general education knowledge, political theory, and liberal arts thinking to solve problems in professional practice and everyday life. |
| PLO2 | Analyze principles of biology, ecology, and soil/water science as the scientific basis for technical measures in cultivation and aquaculture. |
| PLO3 | Synthesize and flexibly apply interdisciplinary knowledge including Agriculture, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Automation, and Business Administration to solve complex technical problems within the agricultural ecosystem. |
| PLO4 | Analyze, evaluate, and develop high-tech agricultural production processes (such as soilless cultivation, microclimate control, and recirculating aquaculture) to ensure productivity, quality, food safety, and environmental protection. |
SKILLS
| Professional Skills | |
| PLO5 | Proficiently perform laboratory techniques; diagnose, detect, and resolve technical issues arising in crop cultivation and aquaculture processes. |
| PLO6 | Understand, operate, and optimize high-tech agricultural production systems (greenhouses, automated systems, IoT sensors, pre-processing lines) to ensure efficiency, safety, and sustainability. |
| PLO7 | Apply information technology, specialized software, and digital management tools to data collection, environmental monitoring, traceability, and supply chain management of agricultural products. |
| Soft Skills | |
| PLO8 | Communicate fluently in English in communication, production, and business contexts; able to read and comprehend specialized documents in English. |
| PLO9 | Organize and lead teams; apply critical thinking to propose creative solutions in multidisciplinary work environments. |
AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL
| PLO10 | Proactively update new knowledge, engage in lifelong learning, and adapt to changes in technology and the labor market. |
| PLO11 | Demonstrate professional ethics and social responsibility, and contribute to ensuring national and international food security. |
WORKING POSITION AFTER GRADUATION
High-tech agricultural engineers have broad job opportunities, ranging from production, processing, research, teaching, consulting, entrepreneurship, to international cooperation. This profession is closely linked to the trend of smart, sustainable agriculture and global integration.
- High-tech agricultural production engineer: manages cultivation, harvesting, and preservation processes using modern technologies (IoT, AI, Big Data).
- Food processing engineer: participates in processing, quality control, and ensuring food safety standards.
- Researcher: researches plant, animal, and aquatic species; develops new technological processes.
- Lecturer – training expert: participates in teaching, technology transfer, and training high-quality human resources.
- High-tech agricultural product development specialist: applies new technologies such as hydroponics, smart greenhouses, and precision agriculture.
- Agricultural startup project manager: building business models, connecting markets, developing green, clean, and sustainable products.
- Agricultural technical consultant: supporting farmers and businesses in applying high technology to production. - High-tech farm manager: operating production systems, monitoring quality, optimizing costs.
- Sustainable rural development expert: participating in FAO, UNDP, or NGO projects on food security and climate change.
- International agricultural project coordinator: connecting resources, implementing international cooperation projects in the agricultural sector.
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"Education period"
4 years (However, students can graduate earlier than 4 years because the program is based on course credit system)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Total credits: 150 credits
| No. | Study Load | Credits | ||
| Credits | Theory | Practice | ||
| 1 | General Education and Liberal Arts Knowledge | 33 | ||
| - Liberal Arts Knowledge | 18 | 17 | 1 | |
| - General Education Knowledge | 15 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2 | Foreign Language Knowledge (English) | 12 | 12 | |
| 3 | Compulsory Professional Education Knowledge | 81 | 63-64 | 20-21 |
| - Compulsory Foundation Knowledge of the Major | 51 | 45 | 10 | |
| - Compulsory Knowledge for Each Major | 30 | 18-19 | 11-12 | |
| 4 | Graduation Knowledge
Choose 1 of 3 options: 1. Capstone Project + Career Orientation Internship + Graduation Internship 1 2. Career Orientation Internship + Graduation Internship 1 + Graduation courses 3. Graduation Internship 2 |
15 | 0-4 | 11-15 |
| 5 | Elective Knowledge
(Students select courses within or outside the Faculty of Biotechnology) |
Minimum 9 | (Depending on student’s choice) | |
| 6 | Courses not included in graduation credit count | 25* | ||
| Total | 150 | (Depending on student’s choice) | ||
TARGET STUDENTS
High school graduates or students of equivalent degrees who are healthy enough to complete their studies, in Good Academic and Disciplinary Standing, not under investigation, can apply to TTU. Additionally, target students must meet all the requirements that satisfy the MOET's university student admission regulations and the TTU's student admission plan.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Education program: Full-time
- Education period: 4 years (However, students can graduate earlier than 4 years because the program is based on course credit system)
Students are responsible for making certain that their plan of study meets all degree and major requirements. To graduate from TTU University, all students must
- In accordance with the Regulations on Undergraduate Training of Tan Tao University (issued under Decision No. 31/QD-TTU.21 dated June 30, 2021, by the Rector of Tan Tao University), students are considered and recognized for graduation by the University when they meet the following conditions:
- Accumulate sufficient course credits and complete all other required components as stipulated by the training program.
- The minimum cumulative GPA for the entire course must be 2.00.
- Meet the foreign language proficiency requirements as stipulated by the University.
- Complete the Physical Education (PE) and National Defense and Security (NDS) courses.
- I have a soft-skills certificate issued by the school.
- Meet the required number of hours of community service participation as stipulated.
- At the time of graduation, the applicant must not be under criminal investigation or currently under disciplinary action resulting in suspension from studies.
- Fulfill your obligations to the school.
- Register for graduation consideration as per regulations at the Training Management Department.
Otherwise be a student in good academic and disciplinary standing and not under investigation.
