Factors Influencing the Management of Japanese Language Bachelor’s Program Development in Vietnam

Pham Thi Thanh Hai¹ and Dinh Thi Huong Hai^2,

¹Faculty of Education, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam

²University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam

Cite this paper:
Pham Thi Thanh Hai and Dinh Thi Huong Hai. Factors Influencing the Management of Japanese Language Bachelor’s Program Development in Vietnam. American Journal of Educational Research. 2024; 12(11):439-446. doi: 10.12691/education-12-11-4

Abstract

The number of Japanese language learners in Vietnam is on the rise, making it the sixth-largest population of Japanese learners globally. Developing training programs to meet the labor market’s demand for Japanese-speaking professionals has become a priority for higher education institutions specializing in foreign languages. This study analyzed the impact of various factors on the management of training program development for bachelor’s degrees in Japanese language in Vietnam. A sample of 148 valid observations were collected through surveys using Google Forms, from university managers and lecturers. The analysis of these factors is multifaceted and highly regarded in this study. Notably, the results indicate that the Awareness and Capacity of departmental and faculty-level managers had the greatest influence, while the International Socio-economic and Political context had the least. The article also emphasizes that careful coordination and consideration of these factors can contribute to building a high-quality training program that aligns with both labor market needs and Vietnam’s educational goals.

Keywords:
training program development management Japanese language university

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