I. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAM

II. CONTENT OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Summary of the Training Program Requirements

Total number of credits of the training program: 60 credits, including:

                  - General knowledge:                                                           09 credits

                  - Basic and specialized knowledge:                                      24 credits

+ Required:                                                          16 credits

+ Optional:                                                          08 credits

                  - Scientific research :                                                           27 credits

                                 + Research topics:                                 12 credits

                                 + Master’s theses:                                 15 credits

2. Framework of  the Training Program

III. TRAINING PROCEDURES IN THE COURSE

3.1. Duration of Training: 18 to 24 months (divided into 04 semesters) 

First academic year: 33 credits

Semester 1: 17 credits

First academic year: 33 credits

Semester 2: 16 credits

Second academic year: 27 credits

Semester 3: 12 credits

Second academic year: 34 credits

Semester 4: 15 credits

3.2. Training progress:

a. Course Opening: The first week of the first academic year;

b. Organize learning and testing for the modules: Semester 1 2 3 (From the first month of the first academic year to the end of the 3rd month of the second academic year);

c. Organize the outlined assessment and approve the theses topic: At the end of Semester 3 (the 3rd month of the second academic year);

d. Decide to recognize the theses topic, and appoint a teaching guide: At the beginning of Semester 4 (From the 3rd to the 5th month of the second academic year);

e. Students write theses: Semester 4 (From the 4th to the 6th month of the second academic year);

f. Students report the progress of the theses before the subjects: At the end of Semester 4 (the 6th month of the second academic year);

g. Students submit their theses and theses defense documents in the first phase: The 8th month of the second academic year;

h. Make a dossier requesting the establishment of a thesis grading committee: The 8th month of the second academic year;

i. Organize the thesis defense phase 1: The 9th month of the second academic year;

j. Prepare application dossier for recognition of degree and award the first phase of degrees to qualifying students: The 10th month of the second academic year.

3.3. Note:

- The organization of learning and testing for the modules is carried out from Semester 1 to Semester 3 of the course.

- The implementation of the student's theses and the organization of the theses defense takes place in Semester 4 of the course.

- The main training period of the master's level training program is 2 years, students can prolong the duration of their studies and thesis defense but must not exceed 04 years.

IV. SUMMARY OF MODULE CONTENT

1. PHI5002. Philosophy: According to general regulations.

2. ENG5001 (RUS5001; FRE5001; GER5001; CHI5001). Basic Foreign Language: According to general regulations.

3. UL6001. Legal research methods: 2 credits

This module provides students with the following knowledge: Basic issues of legal scientific research methods; The theory of different scientific research methods; Ways to select and coordinate scientific research methods to achieve the most effective legal scientific research goals; Basic skills of scientific research, ways to conduct a research project, effective use of scientific research methods in various fields of legal science.

4. CAL6501. Theory of Constitution and State Power Organization: 03 credits

This module equips students with a system of theoretical and practical knowledge about traditional and modern perspectives on the Constitution. In addition to classic theories, the module also devotes part of its content to introducing the organization of state power in Vietnam through ages. The module provides a system of modern perspectives and trends on Constitutional theories and the organization of state power in the context of building a socialist rule-of-law state in Vietnam in accordance with the new context of national development and international integration.

5. CAL6502. Theory of State Management: 03 credits

This module equips students with knowledge about state management as a social institution, a type of social management, with its own characteristics and functions compared to other types of social management, a specific structure, content, form and method, and is affected by political, economic and social conditions. State management is an activity that takes place in a certain order and cycle; State management activities are governed by law, to manage state agencies must issue state management decisions; State management activities also have their effectiveness.

6. CAL6503. Legislative Organization and Implementation: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues on the organization and implementation of legislative power worldwide and in Vietnam. Outstanding issues such as the concept and organization of legislative power in different state forms (from dictatorship to democracy), the functions of legislative power and its distinction from other state powers, process of exercising legislative power, forms of exercising legislative power, relationship of legislative power with other state powers, organizational structure of legislative bodies,... Another important content is the role and methods of operation of parties in the National Assembly in different political models.

7. CAL6504. Executive Organization and Implementation: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues on the organization and implementation of executive power worldwide and in Vietnam. Executive power has been known as the center of state power since ancient times when power was concentrated in the hands of kings. However, it has only become an object of study as an institutional branch of state power since the emergence of theories on the separation of powers. In Vietnam, executive power is officially recognized (in the 1992 Constitution amended in 2001) and executive power is given to the Government (in the 2013 Constitution).

8. CAL6505. Judicial Organization and Implementation: 02 credits

This module provides students with in-depth knowledge of the theory of judicial power and the organization of judicial power worldwide and in Vietnam. Similar to legislative and executive powers, judicial power has become a subject of study since the theories of decentralization emerged, especially since the establishment of the independent and coequal position of the judiciary by the United States. Nowadays, in addition to its traditional function of adjudication, judicial power is increasingly valued for its role in defining boundaries whenever disputes arise between different branches of government. Therefore, the organization of research and education needs to continuously update the contemporary role that states are willing to entrust to the judicial branch.

9. CAL6506. Human Rights, Citizens’ Rights: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues related to human rights and citizens’ rights at the national, regional, and international levels. It covers fundamental topics such as the concept, origins, classification, historical development, and subjects in human rights relations (human dignity, equality, and justice); Human rights in relation to a number of political-legal-social categories, examples include human development, human security, democracy, freedom, good governance, anti-corruption, economic growth, poverty reduction... as well as mechanisms to protect and promote human rights at different levels.

10. CAL6507. Mechanism of Judicial Review: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues about constitutional institutions in the Constitutions of countries around the world, covering the concepts, origins, classification and historical development of constitutional protection models in the world; The role of the constitution in controlling power and protecting human rights and freedoms. The module also provides a perspective on constitutional protection in Vietnam's constitutional history, and the current status and prospects of establishing constitutional jurisdiction in the Vietnamese Constitution.

11. CAL6508. Administrative Jurisdiction: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of classical and modern theoretical issues on administrative jurisdiction. As an institution created to resolve disputes arising from the asymmetric relationship between the state on one side and non-powerful entities on the other, administrative jurisdiction always faces challenges in the process of organizing and implementing jurisdiction. Therefore, for administrative jurisdiction to be effective, there is a need to maintain its independence like private judicial institutions, at the same time require special technical designs to implement and enforce jurisdictional outcomes.

12. CAL6509. Political science: 02 credits

This module equips students with general theories of comparative politics from approaches and research methods, distinguishing them from other disciplines. Analyze the similarities and differences between comparative politics and some other social sciences, including comparative law. On that basis, the module addresses the relationship between the Constitution and politics from the perspective of the formation and implementation of public and political power. In modern society, the political system is the system of organizing and exercising political power. The main job of this system is to make public policy, that is, to decide on the allocation of resources in society. In addition to institutional design factors, political cultural factors also have an important impact on the operation and effectiveness of political power.

13. CAL6510. Comparative Administrative Law: 03 credits

This module equips students with primary knowledge about basic issues of comparative administrative law approached from a universal perspective of the penetration of administrative law into major democratic models in the world, the relationship between administrative law and the rule of law, constitutionalism; system comparison method (comparison of administrative organizational models in the world and functional comparison (comparison of specific elements of administrative law in some countries around the world: public power, public service; administrative decisions, administrative trials). In addition, the module considers modern perspectives when integrating relevant international human rights standards into administrative law.

14. CAL6514. Local Authorities: 03 credits

This module equips students with primary knowledge about basic issues of Local Government approached from the perspectives of general and universal principles of local government organization, and some development trends of local government in the era of globalization. In Vietnam, local government organization is one of the long-standing institutions in the constitution (right from the 1946 constitution). This is an institution that always receives attention from a research perspective as well as state management and governance practice.

15. CAL6515. Democracy and Election: 03 credits

This module equips learners with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues about the relationship between democracy and elections; electoral systems and elements in countries around the world and in Vietnam such as: history of formation and development of democracy, conditions and forms of democracy; History of formation and development of elections and electoral systems in the world. The module also discusses the content of democratic innovation and elections in Vietnam.

16. CAL6516. Public Power and Public Service: 02 credits

This module equips students with knowledge about basic issues of Public Service, approached from modern theories in the world on public power and public service: world experience in determining the scope of public power and public service, select public service models and organize public services. Issues about Vietnam will be discussed around Vietnam's legal policy framework on public power and public service and recent reform trends.

17. CAL6517. Good Governance and Anti-Corruption: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues of good governance and anti-corruption in the world and in Vietnam such as general concepts and awareness in the world and in Vietnam on good governance and anti-corruption; The relationship between good governance and anti-corruption; Fundamental principles and general requirements for good governance and anti-corruption (openness, transparency and access to information, etc.). The module introduces the main contents of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and a number of other international treaties. The module also includes topics on Vietnamese law on good governance and anti-corruption; examines the advantages and disadvantages of promoting good governance and preventing and combating corruption in Vietnam from cultural, social and legal perspectives.

18. CAL6518. Policy Analysis and Law Making: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth, systematic knowledge of basic issues of Policy Analysis and Law Making, approached from the theoretical basis of Policy Analysis; Basic requirements/principles in policy analysis and law development. World experience in policy analysis in the legal drafting process is also compared. The module also discusses the application of policy analysis tools in drafting laws in Vietnam, its successes, limitations and development directions.

19. CAL6520. Administrative Liability and Administrative Coercion: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge about a special form of legal responsibility when violations arise during the implementation of administrative legal relations. As harsh measures (second only to criminal liability measures), the module focuses on the rights approach to maximally protect the rights of individuals and organizations when administrative enforcement measures are applied. In addition, this module will add a comparative perspective between other countries that Vietnam can refer to for experiences when applying in practice.

20. CAL6522. Public Policy Lobby: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues of public policy advocacy, focusing on the history of formation, development, principles and rules of public policy advocacy that are being applied in developed countries around the world, the necessity and nature of public policy advocacy from a political perspective, public policy advocacy in relation to the formation and development of political parties and civil society, and the formation and development of the market economy. In addition, the module also includes content on the current legal framework, practice, necessity and prospects of law on public policy advocacy in Vietnam decentralization in Vietnam; analyze the need to improve the legal framework on public policy advocacy in Vietnam as well as good experiences in the law regulating public policy advocacy that Vietnam can refer to in accordance with its context.