Circular 02/2022/TT-BGDDT on conditions for opening training disciplines at bachelor’s degree

CIRCULAR

Defining the conditions, order and procedures for opening and suspending training disciplines at bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees

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Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2019;

Pursuant to the Law on Higher Education dated June 18, 2012; the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Higher Education dated November 19, 2018;

Pursuant to the Decree No. 69/2017/ND-CP dated May 25, 2017 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to the Decree No. 99/2019/ND-CP dated December 30, 2019 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Higher Education;

At the proposal of the Director of the Higher Education Department;

The Minister of Education and Training promulgates the Circular defining the conditions, order and procedures for opening and suspending training disciplines at bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees.

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulation and subjects of application

1. This Circular stipulates the conditions, order and procedures for opening and suspending training disciplines at bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees.

2. This Circular applies to higher education institutions; other education institutions licensed for training at bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees; academies, institutes which are established by the Prime Minister in accordance with the Law on Science and Technology and licensed for training at doctor’s degree (hereinafter referred to as training institutions); relevant organizations and individuals.

Article 2. Interpretation of terms

In this Circular, the following terms are construed as follows:

1. The list of training disciplines means the level-four classification of education at bachelor’s degree level, promulgated by the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. The training discipline means a combination of professional knowledge and skills within the scope of vocational, science and technology activities, disciplines shall be listed and categorized in the list of training disciplines.