Introduction

The Automotive Engineering Technology Department at Lac Hong University (Automotive Engineering Technology) was established in 2017 under Decision No. 4471/QD-BGDĐT signed on October 20, 2017, by the Ministry of Education and Training. This is one of the strong majors, providing technical manpower in the automotive industry for industrial zones in Dong Nai province and neighboring areas. To date, there have been over 300 graduates, and more than 90% of them have found good employment in their field of expertise. Most of them work for companies operating in the automotive sector in Dong Nai province and neighboring areas such as Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Thuan, Tay Ninh, and Binh Phuoc. Some students have pursued Master's degrees and become lecturers at various Vietnamese universities. The curriculum and teaching programs are continuously improved and developed, particularly focusing on developing students' skills to meet the demands of the industry. Each graduate from the program is equipped with fundamental knowledge, specialized knowledge, practical skills, communication skills, effective teamwork skills, and good ethics.

Automotive Engineering Technology belongs to the field of automation and control engineering technology. This field integrates knowledge from various fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Electrical-Electronics, and Machine Manufacturing Technology. Graduates can engage in activities related to automotive design, manufacturing, operation, and technical services – common modes of transportation.

Faculty Team

Mission

• The Automotive engineering technology program is to impart high quality education through excellence in teaching, research, and technology transfer in the field of automotive; in addition, to train students to have the strong practical expertise, outstanding communication and teamwork skills, in order to prepare them for a successful professional career and contribute to the needs of society.

Vision

• The Automotive engineering technology program aims to be a national-leading educational system with an emphasis on research and practical-oriented training; dedicated to impact high quality engineering education, especially engaged in efforts to solve the practical problems in industries. It will become a leading unit in application deployment and technology transfer in Vietnam by the year 2030.

What does Automotive Engineering Technology Learn?

• Understanding basic theories of social knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences in engineering.
• Specialized knowledge in design, experimental calculation, and diagnosis of automotive systems or automotive service management.
• Analytical, explanatory, and argumentative skills to solve automotive technical issues.
• Ability to use modern technical tools necessary for automotive technical problems.
• Designing, improving, components of automotive systems.
• Office computing skills.
• Professional ethics, environmental protection awareness, and professional work demeanor.
• Teamwork skills.

Post-Graduation Employment Positions

• Operating engineer, supervising production of spare parts, accessories, and assembly of automotive engines at automotive parts manufacturing plants, repair facilities, automotive maintenance.
• Inspector at vehicle inspection stations.
• Sales staff at automotive, engine, or automotive parts trading companies.
• Technicians, service advisors at automotive companies such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Hino, etc.
• Maintenance of equipment in factories in industrial zones or airports.
• Training at automobile manufacturing plants, teaching at universities, colleges, and vocational schools.