media kit. kings vietnam introduces new program - civil engineering

8/8/2019 Media Kit. KINGS Vietnam introduces new program - Civil Engineering

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Logo of KINGS goes here BACKGROUNDER

Media CommunicationsTel: (+848) 3776 1300Fax: (+848) 3776 1399Email: [email protected]

Ho Chi Minh 3rd January 2010

The real state of Civil engineering in Vietnam

Civil Engineering is specialized with an emphasis on constructing and managing both civil and

building urban construction projects. This is a broad major that covers water, structural, local

and also environmental engineering.

At KINGS Vietnam University, Civil engineering is introduced as a comprehensive program that

comprises six semesters (four courses per semester and two semesters of Work Integrated

Learning).

As a developing country, Vietnam has a great demand for the development of infrastructure,

buildings, factories, houses, and other types of construction projects in difficult subsoil

conditions and limited resources. The years 2008 and 2009 saw a big number of engineering

construction problems (which make up 70% of all construction problems of society).

Noticeably, the collapse of Can Tho Bridge (26 September 2009) or the collapse of ThiNghe

Bridge has called up a warning sound about the lack in standardized quality expertise and code

of ethics. Also, problems with the stability of national highway and natural slopes are the

obvious proof for the low quality of construction consulting service and the weaknesses in risk

management, engineering, technology and material solutions. The drives to the thirst for a

more efficient workforce that will help reconstruct deteriorating Vietnamese infrastructure

and urban redevelopment.


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Moreover, during the last 50 years, the climate has changed. Consequently, Vietnam is one of 5

countries that will have severe impact due to the rising of water level and the higher

temperature. This change can cause a failure in soil investigation, design and construction of

diaphragm wall and the protection of water flow and soil movement. Therefore, the quality of

management, control, assurance and monitoring will decrease obviously. This state results in a

pressing requirement for a young and well qualified generation in the field of maintaining the

civil construction as well as developing the urban facilities.

Overall, it is necessary to develop and adapt new engineering solutions and concrete

technology in foundation and construction for sustainable development and for a better quality

of life. This is the reason why the rate of employment within the civil engineering graduates

has been increased over the last 10 years in Vietnam.

At present, in Vietnam, it is considered to be an excellent time to be a civil engineer. Employers

are now offering rising salaries and sign-on bonuses to call for standardized human resources,

not only within Vietnam but also around the world.


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Logo goes here COVER LETTER


Nguyen Quang Thong (Mr), Chief Editor

ThanhNien News, Inc.

248 Cong Quynh St., Distr. 1

Ho ChiMinh City, Vietnam

8 January 2010

DearMr Thong

Media Kit: New Civil Engineering Program Announcement

Enclosed is the media kit for the announcement of KINGS Vietnam Universitys new

program Civil Engineering, as this is the latest program that KINGS offers to students for

the academic year 2010.

The media kit includes the news media release for the launch. You can also find more

information from the fact sheet, backgrounder and FAQs enclosed.

We hope this media kit is useful for you. If you need more information, please contact

me on the phone number or the email address listed above.

Sincerely

Tran Le Nam Tra (Ms), Head of PR Department122 Nguyen Van Linh [email protected] number: 0912340976

Enclosed:Media Kit


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Logo goes hereFACT SHEET



- Established in 2000, KINGS Vietnam the first fully foreign owned university licensed tooperate in its own right in Vietnam is the Asian hub of KINGS University, headquartered

inMelbourne, Australia.

- With the visions are to provide students and staff a global passport to learn and work, andalso bring international quality human resource to the rising needs of Vietnam, KINGS

Vietnam has exerted itself to be more global in appearance and framework to match the

Vietnamese culture and background with international environment and study style.

- KINGS Vietnam provides internationally recognized degrees, which are awarded by KINGSUniversity in Australia, giving Vietnamese and international students the opportunity to

receive an international education within Vietnam.

- Academic programs (Year 2010) include majors in:o Commerceo Accountancyo Multimedia Designo Information Technologieso Business Information Systemo Professional Communicationo Civil Engineering


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- Year 2008 saw a tremendous jump in the student population and number of graduatesfrom both Ha Noi and Ho ChiMinh campuses.

- The academic year 2010, with the offer of new Civil Engineering program promises tobring about more opportunities for students in their future career as well as meeting

the great demands for high engineering value of Civil Engineering in the world

generally and in Vietnam particularly.

- In order to encourage students to enroll for the new academic program, a number ofscholarships have been offered. KINGS Vietnam has granted approximately $US 4

millions in scholarships, which show a thoughtful contribution to the creation of

chances for local students.


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LOGO GOES HERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Communications

Tel: (+848) 3776 1300Fax: (+848) 3776 1399

Email: [email protected]

Ho ChiMinh City 3rd January 2010

KINGS Vietnam offers a global passport in the career of civil engineering

Civil Engineering at KINGS Vietnam is the optimal choice for students who wantto have high position in the competitive world of construction. - Prime Minister

Nguyen Tan Dung indicated.

KINGS Vietnam University made an important announcement about its introduction of the

new Civil Engineering program today. This program is introduced with the purpose ofincreasing the opportunities for students in a field that is in such great demand in Vietnam..

Civil Engineering is claimed to be the highest demand of Vietnamese society now and forthe next 10 years. It is more than necessary to develop and adapt new engineeringsolutions to recreate the balance for Vietnamese construction and maintenance of thephysical and natural buildings Professor Mary Lowe, the President of KINGS Vietnam,said in her recent statement.

According to the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational outlook handbook, employmentof civil engineering increased by 35% through 2008; this number illustrates a need forhuman resources in this industry. Spurred by general population growth and an

expanding economy, more and more civil engineers will be needed, this department alsoclaimed in their latest research.

Dr. Michael K. Stenstrom, chair of the department of civil engineering at KINGS UniversityatMelbourne, when speaking about the launch of this program in Vietnam proclaimed thatas for the offerings from Vietnamese construction employers, I strongly believe thatstudents can find a job right after they finish the degree. My overall feeling is that theemployment outlook for graduates of Civil engineering from KINGS is probably the best ofall degrees they will be dancing in the streets in five or six years!

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung also pointed out that The practical experience as part of

the course proved not only invaluable but also offered a fantastic platform for furtheringstudents experience and career. This is the way KINGSprovides a strong foundation forgraduate engineers who aspire to succeed in their future career in such a competitive field.Potential students can submit their applications for enrolment from January for the intakeof the academic year 2010.

KINGSVietnam is the first fully foreign owned university licensed to operate in its own rightin Vietnam. Since its establishment in 2001, KINGS has been highly appreciated for its


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effort to create an international study environment in which students can achieve the mostessential skills for their successful future.

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For further information:

Tran Le Nam Tra (Ms), Head of PR Department. Guru of PR Corp.122 Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard


Phone number: 0912340976


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Logo goes here FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Tel: (+848) 3776 1300Fax: (+848) 3776 1399



1. How much does this course cost?- For the year 2010, the course fee for the Civil engineering program is approximately

3,3 million VND per year for full time study.

- Potential student can find more information at:http://www.kings.edu.vn/282_ENG_HTML.htm

2. What are the educational objectives for this new Civil Engineering program?- There are 2 main educational objectives that KINGS wants to achieve when offering

this program: Firstly, graduates will have the ability to practice in the civil

engineering field with a broad background and understanding of a multidisciplinary

approach to engineering at state, national, and international levels. Secondly,

graduates will have an appreciation for and the qualifications to pursue advanced

studies and an understanding of the need for life-long

learning and licensing as part of their professional

practice and development.

3. Why study this course?- Civil engineering is the career that is in the top

needed careers in the world, especially in developing

countries like Vietnam. As there is now a great

demand for the development of infrastructure,

buildings, facilities, houses, factories; civil engineers

can look forward to excellent employment prospects. Civil engineering graduates can

also enjoy higher salaries than the national average salaries of all careers. This

degree is provided with 2 semesters of real working experience, which will offer


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hands-on experience and the opportunity to

develop and build on applied knowledge for

students.

4. Why should students study Civil Engineering atKINGS rather than other international or

Vietnamese universities?

- KINGS Vietnam provides students with the bestinternational study environment. Students can

set their own learning pace; they can choose suitable timetables and subjects so that

they can fit their study with their work, family and financial commitment. KINGS is

top ranked in all disciplines which earned its highest reputation for teaching and

learning. Moreover, with the internationally recognized degrees from

KINGSAustralia, KINGS Vietnams graduates can be

employed by any global companies with a

corresponding salary.

5. What are the career prospects aftergraduating?

- Students can do a wide range of activities upongraduating from the degree civil engineering. These

include planning, designing, building and managing the

facilities that are essential to our civilization such as:

bridges, dams, highways, transit systems, airports,

tunnels, irrigation systems, water distribution and treatment, industrial and

commercial buildings.


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Logo goes hereVISUAL MATERIALS


Tel: (+848) 3776 1300Fax: (+848) 3776 1399Email: [email protected]


Photos:

- KINGS Vietnams official logohttp://www.kings.edu.vn/index/logo1.gif

- KINGS Vietnam s Integrated Learning Center:http://www.kings.edu.vn/facilities/librarysgscampus.jpeg

- Saigon South Campushttp://www.kings.edu.vn/aboutus/photolibrary/sgsc.jpg

- Students and Staff in Career Day Semester C of the academic year 2009http://www.kings.edu.vn/currentstudents/events/careerday1.jpeg

http://www.kings.edu.vn/currentstudents/events/careerday2.jpeg

Videos:

- KINGS Vietnam SGSs official TV Commercial:www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaeMCw54f


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Reference List:

- Graduates Studies (2008) Civil Engineering, viewed 1st January 2010(http://gradstudies.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/6-civil-engineering)

- Russell E. (2008) Engineering: Future technologies, Eurograduate Live, viewed 27thDecember 2009

(http://www.eurograduate.com/article.asp?id=58&pid=6)

- Sobol S. (2009) Civil engineering, Graduating Engineering and Computer Careers,viewed 1

stJanuary 2010

(http://www.graduatingengineer.com/resources/articles/20010917/Civil-Engineering)

- Tuanvietnam.net (2007) Lam gisaunoidau sap cau Can Tho? , viewed 1st January 2010(http://www.tuanvietnam.net/lam-gi-sau-noi-dau-sap-cau-can-tho)

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