General introduction

Introduction

The Faculty of Data Science at the University of Finance - Marketing is one of the university's longest-standing faculties, with a history closely intertwined with the university's development. The faculty originated as the Management Information Technology Department. In 2009, it was renamed to the Faculty of Information Technology (Decision No. 1613/QĐ-ĐHTCM, October 13, 2010) by the University President, with a mission to provide IT education within an economics-focused environment. In 2024, it was restructured as the Faculty of Data Science according to University Council Resolution No. 118/NQ-ĐHTCM-HĐT (June 21, 2024).

Currently, the faculty consists of 41 staff members, including one faculty secretary and 41 lecturers holding doctoral and master's degrees from prestigious universities both domestically and internationally. The faculty is organized into three departments:

- Department of Information Systems

- Department of Data Science

- Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Core Activities

The Faculty of Data Science offers undergraduate programs in:

1. Management Information Systems with two specializations:

 - Management Information Technology

 - Accounting Information Systems

2. Economic Mathematics with a specialization in:

 - Quantitative Finance

The faculty's instructors have received comprehensive training both domestically and internationally, bringing extensive teaching and research experience to their roles. Beyond teaching their specialized subjects, the faculty also provides instruction in core courses for other departments within the university. In 2022, the faculty successfully completed an accreditation process for its Management Information Systems program, receiving certification from the Ministry of Education and Training for meeting educational quality standards.