Master of Business Administration (SEPT MBA)
Training programme between Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Leipzig University, Germany
About us
About SEPT programme
SEPT MBA (Small Enterprise Promotion and Training) is a prestigious international master’s programme offered at Hanoi University of Science and Technology in cooperation with Leipzig University, Germany – one of the country’s leading universities. The programme provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in business administration, entrepreneurship, and small enterprise development. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree awarded by Leipzig University.
SEPT MBA is the first and only programme in Vietnam specializing in the management, operation, and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – a sector that plays a vital role in the modern economy. Over more than 20 years of development, the programme has become a leading training hub for business leaders, entrepreneurs, management professionals, and strategic consultants in Vietnam and internationally. SEPT MBA is recognized for its strong practical orientation, international learning environment, and extensive global alumni network.
About Leipzig University
Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is the second-oldest university in Germany, with a history spanning more than 600 years, and is consistently ranked among the country’s leading universities. Located in the state of Saxony, the university has educated many distinguished figures, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, economist Virgil Madgearu, and renowned scholars such as Karl Bücher in economics and Paul Flechsig in neuroscience.
With its long-standing academic tradition and strong global partnership network, Leipzig University provides SEPT students with an outstanding educational environment that emphasizes practical learning, innovation, and international perspectives.
Why Choose Us
Pioneering and Specialized:
SEPT MBA is the first Master of Business Administration programme in Vietnam specializing in the management and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – a key pillar of the national economy.
Education Quality
The programme is designed in accordance with European MBA standards, combining modern theoretical knowledge with practical business experience. It equips students with comprehensive management thinking to become effective business leaders and successful entrepreneurs in an increasingly globalized economy. The curriculum emphasizes leadership skills, innovation-driven thinking, and strategic planning and operational capabilities in international business environments.
Outstanding Faculty Members
The programme is delivered by a dedicated and highly qualified faculty team with international academic backgrounds from prestigious universities worldwide. Lecturers possess strong professional expertise, practical experience, and a deep commitment to teaching and student development.
Tuition Fees
SEPT MBA is an international joint master’s programme with highly competitive tuition fees: approximately VND 40,000,000 per semester for studies in Vietnam and EUR 1,500 per semester for studies in Germany.
Recognized Degree
Graduates will receive an MBA degree awarded by Leipzig University, Germany – one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious universities. The degree is internationally recognized and provides eligibility for further doctoral studies at universities worldwide.
International Networking
SEPT students have opportunities to join an international alumni community, participate in academic conferences, business events, and international exchange programmes. The programme provides an ideal environment for knowledge sharing, partnership building, and expanding professional networks both domestically and globally.
Career Opportunities in Germany
Graduates of MBA programmes in Germany are permitted to stay for up to 18 months after graduation to seek employment related to their field of study. In the context of increasing demand for highly qualified professionals, this provides a significant advantage for SEPT students pursuing international career opportunities.
Curriculum Structure
The SEPT MBA programme is designed according to international standards while remaining closely aligned with the practical context of Vietnam. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive development in modern management knowledge together with four essential competencies: creativity, critical thinking, negotiation and persuasion, and teamwork. Through the Case Method approach, the programme effectively combines theory and practice to strengthen students’ managerial thinking and problem-solving capabilities in real business situations.
Semester 1 | Managerial Economics Marketing Management Financial Management Entrepreneurship Management Leadership and Human Resource Management |
Semester 2 | Business Statistics Research Methodology and Design Global Supply Chain Management Technology and Innovation Management International Business Negotiation |
Semester 3 | Research Project |
Semester 4 | Master Colloquium |
Faculty
Students will study under a distinguished faculty comprising highly qualified academics who graduated from prestigious universities in Vietnam and around the world. Beyond their strong academic expertise, the faculty members possess extensive practical experience, providing learners with insightful and up-to-date perspectives on the modern world of management and business.
Faculty members in the program, click here.
Study Duration and Tuition Fees
Program Duration: 24 months, divided into 4 semesters.
- Semesters 1 and 2: Study at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
- Semesters 3 and 4: Study at Leipzig University, Germany, from one month up to one year, depending on students’ preferences and study plans.
Intake Period: December
Tuition Fees:
- Total tuition fees for Semesters 1 and 2: approximately VND 80 million.
- Total tuition fees for Semesters 3 and 4: approximately EUR 3,000.
Admission Criteria
- Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in economics, business, engineering, or related fields.
- Applicants are required to meet the English language requirement of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- Applicants are expected to have relevant working experience.
Application and Admission Documents
▶ Application Submission Address: Applications can be submitted directly to the School of Economics Office, Room , C9 Building, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, or online via email at anh.nguyenthimai@hust.edu.vn
▶ Application Documents click here
- Programme application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Notarized copies of the bachelor’s degree and academic transcripts, translated into English
- Notarized copy of the high school graduation certificate, translated into English
- A valid English language certificate: minimum IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent B2-level qualification
- Two photos (3×4 cm)
Success Stories
Thạc sĩ: Nhâm Thị Minh Thảo –
Giám đốc kinh doanh The Oxford English Academy (OEA Vietnam)
(Học viên xuất sắc nhất khóa 11)
“Chị đã chọn chương trình nhằm nâng cao kiến thức từ đó giúp doanh nghiệp đổi mới và phát triển thêm bền vững. Các bài giảng rất ấn tượng, các chia sẻ của giảng viên luôn khích lệ sự sáng tạo nhưng vẫn rất thực tế. Hơn hết, với mạng lưới cựu sinh viên rộng và mạnh mẽ, chị nhận được các cơ hội học tập và hợp tác kể cả sau khi đã tốt nghiệp.”
Thạc sĩ: Phạm Thị Hạnh
Trưởng phòng đào tạo Viện Công nghệ Châu Á Việt Nam
(Cựu học viên chương trình SEPT khóa 10)
“Nội dung đào tạo cô đọng, tập trung và rất phù hợp với những ai có mong muốn giữ vững hoặc thăng tiến tới các vị trí cao hơn và các nhà quản trị mong muốn nâng cao, cập nhật kiến thức trong lĩnh vực Quản trị Doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ. Một điểm cộng tuyệt vời nữa của chương trình là sự hỗ trợ cho các cựu học viên trên toàn thế giới của Trường và chính phủ Đức.”
Thạc sĩ: Tạ Thùy Linh
(Học viên xuất sắc nhận học bổng của DAAD)
“Các giảng viên – các chuyên gia luôn không ngừng xây dựng, phát triển các phương pháp giảng dạy và nội dung đào tạo của chương trình SEPT. Khóa học đã giúp tôi thay đổi về cách tư duy phản biện, đồng thời nâng cao năng lực lãnh đạo, tác phong và tinh thần làm việc.”
Mọi thắc mắc xin vui lòng liên hệ:
- TS. Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh. ĐT: 0989 096 180.
- Email: anh.nguyenthimai@hust.edu.vn
- Address Phòng 205, C9 Đại học Bách khoa Hà Nội, Số 1 Đại Cồ Việt, Phường Bạch Mai, Hà Nội.