Intelligent Mechatronic System and Japanese Manufacturing

INTELLIGENT MECHATRONIC SYSTEM AND JAPANESE MANUFACTURING

1. INTRODUCTION

The undergraduate and graduate integrated program in Intelligent Mechatronic System and Japanese Manufacturing (Mechatronics Engineering) aims to:

Equip learners with foundational knowledge in mathematics and sciences necessary for understanding specialized fields in mechatronics and precision mechanical engineering. Leaners gain the ability to creatively apply advanced Japanese technologies in addressing technical challenges within the industry and further pursue higher-level research. Additionally, learners acquire organizational and production management skills grounded in the Japanese monozukuri philosophy.
Develop necessary skills and professional attitudes for interdisciplinary, multicultural, and multinational work environments.
Foster communication skills, independence, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in international organizations.
Enable learners to pursue research and advanced academic endeavors domestically or internationally.
Strengthen English proficiency, equipping learners with specialized language skills for effective collaboration with international colleagues, equivalent to the B2 level.

2. OVERVIEW

Name of training program:

Vietnamese: Cơ điện tử thông minh và sản xuất theo phương thức Nhật Bản
English: Intelligent Mechatronic System and Japanese Manufacturing

Code: 7520114

Degree: Engineer/Master

Graduation diploma name:

Vietnamese: Kỹ sư ngành Kỹ thuật cơ điện tử
English: The Degree of Engineer in Mechatronics Engineering (Honors Program)

Language of Instruction: Vietnamese with enhanced English content.

Time of educate: 4.5 years (Engineer degree).

3. TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition Fees: The undergraduate programs at Vietnam Japan University (VJU) are designed as high-quality training programs tailored to the university’s unique characteristics and mission. The tuition fees are determined based on the approved Technical and Economic Norms. Tuition fees applicable to students admitted in the 2023 intake are as follows:

58,000,000 VND per student per academic year (paid per semester at 29,000,000 VND each).
Fees remain unchanged if students adhere to the planned academic schedule.
Does not include additional costs for admission, retaking courses, or extra services.

Scholarships:

At least 8% of tuition revenue is allocated for merit-based scholarships, awarded to around 16% of students per class
Scholarships sponsored by businesses and organizations include Yamamoto, Deha, Pasona Tech, BIDV, and more.
Access to scholarships managed by Vietnam National University, such as Kumho Asiana, Mitsubishi, Yamada, and others.

4. SPECIALIZATION TRACKS

Precision Manufacturing
Intelligent Mechatronic System
Smart Engineering Materials

5. TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BLOCK BY FIELD

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELATED SCIENCES

FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAJOR

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAJOR

KNOWLEDGE BLOCK FOR MASTER’S DEGREE

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BLOCK BY FIELD

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELATED SCIENCES

FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAJOR

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAJOR

KNOWLEDGE BLOCK FOR MASTER’S DEGREE

6. LECTURER

DR. Nguyen Van Thang

Program Director

Dynamics

Prof. Dr. Enomoto Toshiyuki

Precision Manufacturing

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Nguyen Quoc Trinh

Materials Science

DR. Pham Tien Thanh

Electrical – Electronics Engineering

Dr. Shirai Koun

Physics

Dr. Duong Huu Toan

Electrical Engineering

7. ADMISSIONS

Admission Targets: 55 students/course.

Admission Methods

Admission is based on the results of the assessment of qualifications (including academic records, achievements in high school.., interviews).
Admission in another way:
- Admission is based on the result of High School Examination.
- Admission of international foreign language certificates (English, combined with 02 subjects of high school graduation exam in year).
- Admission of results on the SAT.
- Admission of A-Level Certificate.
- Direct admission and admission to specialized high schools.
- Direct selection of candidates to participate in international competition teams or win national prizes.
- Admission is based on the results of the competency assessment exam of VNU

Course ID	Course Name	Credits
PHI1006	Marxist – Leninist Philosophy	3
PEC1008	Marxist – Leninist Political Economy	2
PHI1002	Scientific Socialism	2
HIS1001	History of Communist Party of Vietnam	2
POL1001	Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2
VJU1001	Basic Informatics	3
THL1057	Basic issues of state and law	2
VJU1002	Supplementary Skills	3
	Physical Education	4
	National Defense Education	8
FLF1107	English B1	5
FLF1108	English B2	5

Course ID	Course Name	Credits
Foundation course of the field
Compulsory subjects
VJU2002	Mathematics 1 (Calculus)	2
VJU2030	Mathematics 2 (Linear Algebra)	3
VJU2005	Physics 1	2
VJU2007	Chemistry 1	2
VJU2006	Physics 2	2
AET2017	Mathematical Simulation	2
JPS3001	Japanese A1	5
VJU2001	Research Methodology	2
Elective subjects
THL2003	Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System	4
INE2004	Principle of Economics	4
SOC2005	Introduction of Sociology	2
MNS2006	Management Science	2
VJU2008	Chemistry 2	2
VJU2009	Biology 1	2
VJU2010	Biology 2	2
VJU2011	Earth Science	2
Century Integrated Courses
Compulsory subjects
AET2015	Introduction to Computer Systems	2
VJU2012	Global and Environmental Sciences	2
ELECTIVE COURSES: Students select 6 credits from at least 2 out of the 5 course groups listed below, based on consultation with their academic advisor
Group A	Sustainability science
VJU2013	Development and Energy in Asia (Energy Economy, Energy Engineering)	2
VJU2014	Basic Science of Climate Change	2
VJU2015	Food, Water and Health	2
VJU2016	Sustainable Development and Security	2
VJU2017	Science, Technology and Society	2
Group B	Globalization and Social Science
VJU2018	Globalization and Regionalization	2
VJU2019	International and Regional Development	2
VJU2020	Religion, Culture and Society	2
VJU2021	Law and Society	2
VJU2022	Business Administration	2
Group C	Japanese Studies
VJU2023	Contemporary Issues in East Asia	2
VJU2024	Japanese History and Culture	2
VJU2025	Japanese and Vietnnamese Business	2
VJU2026	Legal System of Japan	2
VJU2027	Japanese Society in Comparison with Vietnamese Society	2
VJU2028	Vietnam in Comparison with Japan	2
VJU2029	Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language	2
Group D	Information Science
AET2012	Information Science	2
AET2013	Scientific Data Analyses	2
INE1052	Econometrics	2
AET2016	Computer Algorithms	2
CSE3003	Discrete Mathematics	3
Group E	Engineering for Advanced Studies
AET2018	Advanced Materials and Composite	2
AET2021	Experiment on Science and Engineering 1	2
AET2022	Experiment on Science and Engineering 2	2
CSE3069	Micro-processor	2
CSE3062	Computer Vision	2
CSE3061	Human-Machine Interaction	3

Course ID	Course Name	Credits
Compulsory subjects
CSE3001	Calculus 2	3
MJM3001	Introduction to Engineering	3
MJM3002	Tensor Calculus for Mechanics	3
MJM3003	Materials Science and Engineering	2
CSE3004	Probability – Statistics	4
AET2019	Thermodynamics	3
MJM3005	Industrial Safety	2
Elective subjects
MJM3007	Numerical Methods in Engineering	3
MJM3008	Fundamental of Materials and Mechanical Engineering	3
CSE3021	English for Special Purposes	3
CSE3022	Japanese for Special Purposes	3
AET2020	Heat Transfer	3
MJM3009	Experiments on materials engineering	3

Course ID	Course Name	Credits
Compulsory subjects
MJM3012	Engineering Mechanics	3
MJM3013	Strength of Materials	3
MJM3014	Theory of machines and mechanisms	2
MJM3015	Mechanical Design and Drawing I (2D)	3
MJM3016	Fundamental of Industrial Electronics	2
MJM3017	Introduction to Advanced Machining	2
MJM3018	Fundamental of Mechatronics	2
MJM3019	Fundamental of Machine Design	3
MJM3020	Japanese Manufacturing Practice	3
Subjects by elective module
Group A	Mechatronics and Precision Manufacturing
MJM3022	Fundamental of electromechanical system	2
MJM3023	Control Systems Engineering	2
MJM3024	Engineering Vibration	3
Group B	Smart Materials Engineering
MJM3026	Electromagnetism	2
MJM3027	Statistical Thermodynamics	2
MJM3028	Quantum Mechanics	3

Course ID	Course Name	Credits
Compulsory subjects
MJM3030	Engineering Fluid Mechanics	2
MJM3031	Finite Element Methods	2
MJM3032	Measuring and Tolerances	2
MJM3033	Engineering Automation	2
MJM3034	Mechanical Design and Drawing II (3D)	2
MJM3035	Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems	2
MJM3036	Manufacturing in Japanese Industry	2
Subjects by elective module
Group A	Precision Manufacturing
MJM3038	Fundamental of Machine Tools	2
MJM3039	Precise Elements and Mechanism	2
MJM3040	CNC Technology	3
MJM3041	CAD/CAM/CAE	2
MJM3042	Fundamental of Fixture Design	2
MJM3043	Precision Machine Design	2
Group B	Intelligent Mechatronics System
MJM3045	Actuator in Mechatronics	2
MJM3046	Sensor and Signal Processing	2
MJM3047	Industrial Robots	3
MJM3048	PLC and Industrial Network	2
MJM3049	Automation of hydraulic – Pneumatic systems	2
MJM3050	Mechatronics Project	2
Group C	Smart Materials Engineering
MJM3052	Computational materials design and engineering	2
MJM3053	Energy and Environmental Materials	2
MJM3054	Solid State Physics	3
MJM3055	Materials Fabrication Method	2
MJM3056	Characterization of Structures of Materials	2
MJM3057	Electric and Magnetic Materials and Devices	2
Internship, Practice and Thesis
MJM4001	Professional Internship I	3
MJM4002	Practical Career Design	2
MJM4003	Professional Internship II	3
MJM4050	Graduation Project	10