Shaping the Future of Information Technology

Established in September 1990, the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) is proud to be one of the earliest founding faculties of Ho Chi Minh City Open University. Over the past 35 years of growth and development, FIT has built a team of experienced and dedicated full-time lecturers, including Ph.D. and M.Sc. holders from prestigious universities both in Vietnam and abroad. In addition, the Faculty regularly invites visiting lecturers from renowned universities, research institutes, and enterprises across Ho Chi Minh City, fostering strong connections between academia and industry.

To date, the Faculty has trained and contributed a high-quality workforce to society, with approximately 5,500 full-time graduates holding bachelor's degrees in disciplines such as Computer Science, Informatics, and Management Information Systems. Thousands more have completed part-time Informatics programs, reflecting the Faculty’s broad and inclusive approach to education.

In recognition of its commitment to academic excellence, the Faculty achieved significant accreditation milestones:

• In 2021 and 2022, the Management Information Systems program was accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), and the Computer Science program received international accreditation from the ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA).
• In 2024, the Information Technology program successfully passed national quality assessment under MOET standards.

The Faculty is dedicated to nurturing IT professionals who not only possess strong ethical values and solid theoretical foundations, but also excel in practical skills. Our graduates are equipped to keep pace with rapid technological advancements and actively contribute to the country’s modernization through the digital transformation of economic, social, and educational management systems.

We take great pride in our alumni network, which includes outstanding software engineers, IT professionals, and researchers working in Vietnam and across developed countries. Many alumni have become university lecturers, research leaders, and senior managers in leading companies and institutes. A notable number of graduates have pursued advanced studies at the master’s and doctoral levels at distinguished institutions worldwide, further reflecting the strength and influence of the Faculty’s educational foundation.

The IT sector has been, is, and will continue to be a key area to drive the country's economic development, receiving special attention from the Party and the State. In developed countries, the IT sector plays a crucial role in economic and social development. Therefore, graduates in IT fields (Computer Science, High-Quality Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, etc.) are promised abundant career opportunities and stable jobs in domestic and international enterprises with attractive income.

Graduates have opportunities to work in companies and enterprises directly or indirectly involved in IT in Vietnam and in some developed countries (e.g., Japan, etc.). Graduates can engage in scientific research as researchers or teach at vocational schools, colleges, and universities in IT. Graduates from the Faculty of IT at Ho Chi Minh City Open University are present across the country in various fields, holding positions from programmers, software developers, IT staff, system administrators, specialists in economic, production, management agencies, and business sectors to leadership and teaching positions in colleges and universities.

Most graduates secure employment after graduation. Statistics over many years show that the employment rate of graduates from the Faculty of IT – Ho Chi Minh City Open University is over 90%, with more than 50% securing jobs in their field of study before graduation. After working for 1-5 years, graduates can earn from USD 700 to USD 1500 per month. Exceptional cases can earn significantly higher, up to several thousand USD per month. In the future, the demand for IT workforce (Computer Science, High-Quality Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, etc.) will remain high both domestically and internationally, especially in the era of Industry 4.0.