Graduate admission - Master - Electronics - Telecommunication Engineering

I. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

The Master Program in Communications Engineering is designed for graduates of bachelor’s programs in electronics and telecommunications engineering or related fields who are currently employed in private companies, public agencies, and not-for-profit organizations that are operating in the field of telecommunications. The Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (FEEE) at Ton Duc Thang University is proposing the creation of the Communications Engineering (CE) graduate degree program, with the goals of preparing FEEE graduates to join a high-quality educated workforce for telecommunications, an area of national and international need. Employment for the research and design units at the national and international telecommunication corporation, as well as the team of professors and researchers in academic institutions must obtain high level of knowledge to satisfy the demand of the field. 

II. THE EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Understand and be able to determine the main problems to solve in scientific research; select the appropriate methodology and solutions for the problem; be able to implement the solutions and adjust them during the practical applying process.

- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the scientific methodology on information theory, signal processing, data communication networks, link analysis, electronic devices and integrated circuit design, transmitter and receiver design.

- Understand and be able to apply the procedures, principles, research methods, design and programming techniques to control and operate the communication systems; such as computer networks, data networks, mobile communication networks, optical communication and satellite communication systems, video broadcasting systems …

III. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: 

- Consultants, managers and leaders of domestic and international companies.

- Companies and/or brand establishment.

- Lecturer, researcher at universities, colleges and institutes.

- Participate in domestic and international doctoral programs.

- Participate in researcher groups in the field of communications engineering and/or have research papers and/or application products published in subject category journals and conferences.

IV. RESEARCH TOPICS:

- 5G mobile communication: study and develop advanced communication schemes/ protocols/ algorithms for 5G wireless networks, such as energy harvesting, radio access techniques (NOMA, FBMC, etc.), CloudRAN, Massive MIMO, mmWave, D2D communication, etc.;

- Optimization problems in communications: research on the algorithms to optimize the QoS of communication networks, including symbol error rate, capacity, throughput, outage probability, etc. or optimize the resource allocation such as power, time, bandwidth, etc.;

- Develop novel protocols for data communication networks, including wireless sensor networks, VANET, MANET, etc.;

- Research on semiconductor devices for optoelectronic applications: build up the appropriate models for simulation and evaluation the performance of new materials for microelectronic device manufacturing;

- Image and video processing / computer vision: develop the signal processing algorithm for speed, image, video signals, especially for IoT application development;

- Advanced RF system designs: resaech and development of advanced RF circuits and systems for next generation wireless communications;

- VLSI circuit designs: study the methods of designing VLSI chips for specific applications or to implement advanced algorithms in communications on real systems;

- Optical communications: study and evaluation the performance of advanced optical communication systems;

V. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Application Requirement's documents:

1. Application Form (Submit online)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of original bachelor transcript in right applied major
4. Copy of original bachelor certificate in right applied major
5. Statement of purpose (500 words)
6. Copy of Passport
7. Reference Letter of Bachelor’s thesis advisor (if any)
8. Photograph (3x4 cm)
9. Health check report from the official clinic or hospital within the last 6 months
10. English Language Proficiency:

English is medium of instruction for the master's program: TOEIC 600, TOEFL iBT 50, IELTS 5.5, PET/FCE 160 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English language.

Vietnamese is medium of instruction for the master's program: TOEIC 500, TOEFL iBT 45, IELTS 4.5, PET/FCE 140 (English certificates must be valid for two years from your test date up to the application date) or Proof of bachelor/master program taught in English language.

VI. TUITION FEE FOR MASTER'S PROGRAM

1. The tuition fee for Master program

- Tuition fee for the master courses (Vietnamese program): $2200/2-year 

-  Tuition fee for the master courses (English program): $5000/2-year 

2. Dormitory fee:

From $30/month

3. Living expense in TDTU, Ho Chi Minh city:

VII. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Scholarship for Master program:

Dormitory, Tuition fee (full and partial based on GPA, review every year), Vietnamese language course.

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VIII. HOW TO APPLY

IX. INFORMATION ABOUT SPRING SEMESTER ADMISSION 2021 (Find from here) 

X. ABOUT THIS MASTER’S PROGRAM:

Duration: 18 – 24 months

Graduation Requirements:

• Completed a minimum of 35 compulsory and optional credits;
• Successfully completed and defended their Master's thesis.

XI. SCHEDULE/PROGRESS

XII. ADMISSION ADVICE

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

19 Nguyen Huu Tho street, Tan Phong ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Room: B002, Building B

Email: tssdh@tdtu.edu.vn

Number phone: (028) 3775 5059.

Hotline: 0944314466

Website: https://grad.tdtu.edu.vn/

Department of electrical engineering (Room C117):  

Tran Duc Anh Minh, PhD

Email: tranducanhminh@tdtu.edu.vn

Phone: (+84)0902814085