Overview

The Department of Environmental Management, established in 2017, is an academic unit under the Faculty of Biology and Environment. The Department is responsible for undergraduate education in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, aiming to develop graduates with solid professional knowledge, management capacity, and applied thinking to support sustainable development.

Education

The Department delivers undergraduate courses with an emphasis on environmental governance, resource management, sustainability, and policy implementation. Teaching activities focus on:

• Practice-oriented and outcome-based learning
• Integration of real-world environmental management issues
• Alignment with labor market demands and sustainable development goals
• Field trips, professional internships, and experiential learning activities are regularly organized to enhance students’ practical skills and career readiness.

Research and Innovation

• Despite being a young department, Environmental Management places strong emphasis on scientific research and academic development. Academic staff and students actively participate in research projects at various levels, contributing to environmental planning, management, and policy-oriented studies.
• Research findings are disseminated through peer-reviewed national and international journals, as well as academic conferences and scientific seminars.

Industry Engagement and Employability

The Department maintains close collaboration with enterprises, governmental agencies, research institutes, and professional organizations. Through internships, fieldwork, and applied projects, students gain:

• Practical professional experience
• Enhanced employability skills
• Improved adaptability to real-world working environments
• Industry engagement also supports curriculum development and ensures relevance to societal needs.

Academic Staff

The Department currently has 10 full-time academic staff members, including 01 Professor (Doctor of Science), 05 PhD holders, 03 PhD candidates, and 01 Master’s degree holder, all with strong academic qualifications and experience in teaching and research.

Faculty members:

1. Pham Duy Thanh, MSc, PhD Candidate – Head of the Department
2. Le Huy Ba, Prof., DSc – Chair of the Faculty Scientific and Academic Council
3. Tran Thi Thuy Nhan, PhD
4. Tran Thi Ngoc Mai, PhD
5. Nguyen Vu Hoang Phuong, PhD
6. Vo Ngoc Quynh Tram, PhD
7. Dang Van Dien, PhD
8. Nguyen Thu Hien, MSc, PhD Candidate
9. Dang Ho Phuong Thao, MSc, PhD Candidate
10. Truong Thi Dieu Hien, MSc

Key Strengths

• Qualified and growing academic staff
• Practice-oriented and sustainability-focused curriculum
• Active research engagement in environmental management
• Strong linkage with industry and external stakeholders