Choose a major according to the 3x3 formula
On the morning of July 8,Education and Times Newspaper organized the first online exchange in the 2025 admissions consulting program series with the topic "Where to study to get a good job? - How to choose a school and major wisely".
This activity aims to accompany students and parents in the orientation phase of choosing a major that suits their abilities, while also updating changes in training trends and recruitment needs after graduation.
According to Associate Professor Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Director of the Center for Transport Research, Vietnam-Germany University, students currently have many career options, so they will depend on information from relatives, the media, etc. to consider choosing a major and choosing a school. He said that this is a common mentality that is difficult to avoid.
For example, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Anh Tuan stated that a student who is good at natural sciences but chooses humanities or economics will not be able to develop his/her abilities. Therefore, students must visualize what they will do and where they will be in the next 5 years. Young people must practice maturity, decide who they will be and where they will be in the next 5 years to choose a career, a school, and a program to realize their future.
Associate ProfessorDr. Vu Anh Tuan has proposed the "3x3" formula for students to choose the right one for themselves, which means listing 3 careers to pursue in the next 5 years. For each career, students list 3 majors they can study and work in later.
Each major has 3 equivalent universities. In total, there will be 9 easy-to-do options. Based on each student's learning ability and interests, choose 1 of the 9. Students may have 2-3 options, but the process of monitoring the enrollment situation to choose a suitable school and career.
"This method takes advantage of friends' advice and relies on one's own internal strength and ability to make a choice. Besides, choosing a major and choosing a school also requires appropriate financial capacity," Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Anh Tuan said.
According to Ms. Tran Thi Nhu Quynh, Deputy Director of the Admissions Consulting Center, Van Hien University, many students still do not know who they will become in the future. Therefore, they are confused in choosing a major, which is also choosing a career for their own future.
According to Ms. Tran Thi Nhu Quynh, candidates need to clearly know who they are and who they will become in the future. Ms. Quynh emphasized that although changing majors is possible, this often leads to wasting time, money and even causing students to "miss the beat" compared to their peers. Therefore, choosing a future career is extremely important.
MSc. Quynh also gave advice to parents: “In my opinion, the family should only be a companion, not a decision maker for the candidate.” This shows that the role of the family is to guide and support, instead of imposing choices on the children.
Which industry opens up job opportunities?
Dr. Vo Van Tuan, Vice Rector of Van Lang University, shared information based on market surveys and human resource forecasts in Ho Chi Minh City. dynamic, a number of industries are predicted to have very high human resource needs in the near future, especially focusing on engineering technology and data science .
Dr. Tuan emphasized that these are key sectors, not only receiving attention but also special support policies from the Government. This shows strong development potential and open job opportunities for students studying in these fields.
Key industries include: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor Technology, Data Science and Computer Science. This is the foundation for the development of most other industries.
Following the key industries, Dr. Vo Van Tuan, Vice Principal of Van Lang University, also pointed out that the Business, Management and Digital Technology sectors are in strong demand for development from businesses.
Prominent among them are Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In parallel, industries that apply technology to business such as Digital Marketing and industries related to Digital Fine Arts are also considered to have great potential.
In addition, Dr. Tuan commented that the Creative Communications industry is also recruited by many businesses, especially in the context of companies increasingly focusing on image building and public relations. Finally, the health sector still maintains a stable and increasing demand for human resources, especially in majors such as Nursing and Laboratory Technicians.
To meet this trend, Dr. Tuan said that Van Lang University has been focusing on training in all the above fields. The school has long-standing strengths and large-scale development in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Public Relations, Journalism and Communications, with training programs highly appreciated by society and graduates having wide-open job opportunities.
Regarding the construction industry, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Trong Phuoc, Head of the Construction Department, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, said that the Construction Engineering Technology and Construction Management industry is still in demand in society. According to Associate Professor Phuoc, Vietnam is in the development stage and will develop rapidly in the coming time, so the demand for construction works will also increase. Although the demand for construction resources is not urgent at this time, it is still stable and will be necessary in the future.
"At Ho Chi Minh City Open University, the school decided to choose the Engineering training degree for the Construction Engineering Technology major, with the degree being Construction Engineering, Construction Practice, and the Bachelor's degree for Construction Management, because this major is new and a hybrid of engineering and management," said Associate Professor Phuoc.
In addition to the professional training program, according to Dr. Ho Thanh Tri - Director of the International Institute, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, to meet the human resource needs of businesses, the school regularly organizes competitions for students to improve their skills, especially foreign language skills, such as Japanese, Korean... completely free of charge.
According to Dr. Tri, the school has 40 domestic and international training majors and information about scholarships and tuition fees is available on the admissions channel.
"In May, we launched an AI admissions chatbox to answer and respond to students' questions, with 94% accuracy," Dr. Tri added.
Ho Chi Minh City held a 2025 enrollment consulting program with the theme "Where to study to get a good job? - How to choose a school and major wisely".
After completing the 2025 high school graduation exam, 12th graders are entering an important stage in their journey to future orientation - choosing a major and choosing a university. This is a decision that can have a long-term impact on their future careers and lives.
That makes many students wonder with familiar questions such as: "Which major is easy to find a job?", "Which school has practical training, good job after graduation?"; "Should I choose a major based on my interests or market trends?"
Understanding these concerns, Education and Times Newspaper in collaboration with universities in Ho Chi Minh City organized an online admissions consulting program to answer these questions and concerns.
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