Control and Automation Engineering Technology

TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE MAJOR IN CONTROL AND AUTOMATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Major of Study

Training Program Code

7510303

Specialized Training Program

1. UAV and Robotics Specialization
2. Airport Automation Electrical Engineering Specialization

Education level

Bachelor's degree

Duration of the program

5.0 years

General Objectives

The Control and Automation Engineering Technology program equips students with in-depth knowledge and skills in automatic control, embedded systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies in UAVs, robotics, and aviation automation.

Upon graduation, students can design, operate, and optimize automation systems, meeting the development demands of Industry 4.0.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Knowledge

- Master the principles of automatic control, embedded systems, and industrial communication.
- Understand AI, IoT, and intelligent control applications in UAVs, robotics, and aviation automation.
- Apply emerging technologies such as sensors, remote control, and computer vision in control systems.

Skills

- UAV and Robotics Specialization: Design, program, and operate UAVs, autonomous robots, and intelligent embedded control systems.
- Airport Automation Electrical Specialization: Operate, maintain, and optimize automated electrical systems in airports and air traffic control.
- Control programming on embedded platforms, FPGA, and AIoT.
- Analyze, evaluate, and optimize automation systems.

Attitude and Ethical Qualities

- Creative thinking and proactive in updating new technologies.
- Sense of responsibility and professional ethics, ensuring system safety and sustainability.
- Teamwork, communication, and project management skills in control and automation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

General Knowledge

- Social Sciences: Understanding Marxist-Leninist philosophy, political systems, scientific socialism, the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and national laws and regulations.
- Culture: Comprehensive knowledge of Vietnamese and global cultures.
- Natural Sciences, IT, and Foreign Languages: -
- Applying natural sciences in professional fields, mastering office and specialized software (with a basic IT certification), and achieving B1 proficiency in the Vietnamese 6-level language framework.

Fundamental and Industry Knowledge

- Automatic Control Systems: Control theory, digital control, and intelligent control.
- Embedded Systems and IoT: Microcontrollers, FPGA, and AIoT applications in automation.
- Sensors and Measurement: Operating principles and applications in monitoring and control.
- Industrial Communication: Communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
- Robotics and Mechatronic Systems: Principles of operation, robot design, and electric drives.

Specialized Knowledge

- UAV and Robotics Specialization
+ UAV control systems, navigation, positioning, and sensors.
+ Designing and programming autonomous robots, motion control, and computer vision.
+ AI applications in UAV and robotics control.

- Airport Automation Electrical Specialization
+ Automated electrical systems in airports and air traffic control.
+ Monitoring and automation technologies for airport operations.
+ IoT and AI applications in electrical system management and aviation security.

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR SKILLS

Hard Skills

- Proficient in using computer tools and office equipment (printers, photocopiers, fax machines, projectors, etc.).
- Vietnamese Speaking and Writing Skills: Ability to present clearly, concisely, and confidently in public; write accurately in both content and form.
- English Communication and Writing Skills: Ability to present briefly and understandably, confidently in public; write precise short documents and understand relevant work-related materials.
- Solving Natural and Social Science Problems: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to support professional tasks.
- Solving General and Specialized Professional Problems: Ability to quickly and accurately handle simple tasks and collaborate to solve complex issues.

Soft Skills

- Social Communication and Community Integration Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with partners, colleagues, superiors, and subordinates.
- International Integration Skills: Ability to communicate and establish relationships with international partners and colleagues.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

- No criminal investigation or disciplinary suspension at the time of graduation consideration.
- Completed all required courses with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
- Possess a national defense and security education certificate and proof of student week participation.
- Proficiency:
+ Foreign Language: B1 level (Vietnam’s 6-level framework) in English, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Korean, or Japanese.
+ IT Skills: No requirements.

ATTITUDE

- Civic Responsibility and Community Service: Demonstrates a strong sense of civic responsibility and a desire to serve the community.

- Professional Ethics and Attitude: Exhibits proper professional ethics, discipline, and industrial work habits; continuously strives to improve professional skills and the qualities expected of an engineer.

CAREER POSITIONS AFTER GRADUATION

- UAV & Robotics Engineer – Develop and program control systems for UAVs, autonomous robots, and industrial robots.
- Embedded Systems & IoT Engineer – Design and develop embedded hardware and software for automated control systems.
- Automation Control Engineer – Operate, maintain, and optimize automation systems in factories, airports, and industrial zones.
- Air Traffic Control & Surveillance Engineer – Operate air traffic control systems, radar surveillance, and flight coordination.
- R&D Specialist – Research and apply AI, IoT, and computer vision in automation control, UAVs, and robotics.