REPORT MAJOR IN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (for 411) TOPIC NAME

To be specific, I am highly passionate about the E-commercemajor, which has been my first choice of major since I was in high school.Realizing that the knowledge provided by the lecturer

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW

FACULTY OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHAPTER I: ABSTRACT 5

CHAPTER II: PERSONAL SWOT ANALYSIS 5

2.1 Strengths 6

2.2 Weaknesses 8

2.3 Opportunities 8

2.4 Threats: 9

CHAPTER III: BUILDING A STUDY PLAN 10

3.1 Goal–setting: 10

3.1.1 Long term goals: 10

3.1.2 Short term goals: 11

3.2 Building a study plan 11

3.2.1 The first year: 11

3.2.2 The second-year: 13

3.2.3 The third year: 14

3.2.4 The fourth year: 16

CHAPTER IV Building a career path 16

4.1 Orientation: 16

4.2 Business analyst: 17

4.2.1 Introduction 17

4.2.2 Job description: 17

4.2.3 Hiring company 18

4.2.4 Requirements: 18

4.2.5 Salary 19

4.2.4 Promotion opportunities: 19

4.3 Implementation plan 20

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION 21

References 21

LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 2.1: SWOT analysis……… 7 Figure 4.1: The skills needed for a Business Analyst……… 10

CHAPTER I: ABSTRACT

When starting college, it is critical to have a study plan A study plan not onlyhelps us improve the quality of our studies, but it also helps us foster and formpositive habits like always working with a plan, always being conscious, andalways willing to perform Planning, self-management, and effective timemanagement are all essential

This report aims to build a study plan for myself in four years of university,including analyzing my strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities, thereby Ican set goals and a study plan to achieve those goals Having a study plan willcreate the basis for me to plan a suitable career path, meeting my needs andabilities

CHAPTER II: PERSONAL SWOT ANALYSIS

A SWOT analysis is a standard professional tool for evaluating a company's past,present, and future position It gives organizational leaders a fresh perspective onwhat the organization does well, its challenges, and which paths to take

It can also do the same for someone pursuing their career goals It gives youinsights based on your personality strengths and weaknesses, the challenges yousee ahead of you, and the opportunities available to you now and in the future Iapplied the SWOT matrix as following:

Figure 2.1 SWOT analysis

2.1 Strengths

- An open-minded, curious, and creative learner: To identify all the factors that

contribute to problems and devise practical solutions, I am open to a wide range ofideas, including those that are considered strange or different from my own, so that

I frequently astound my friends with a fresh perspective I am also open to newexperiences, enjoy experimenting with other methods of performing tasks.Overall, these characteristics aid me in quickly absorbing knowledge andsignificantly improving my problem-solving abilities

- Willingness to learn: I always desire to learn new knowledge and develop

myself continuously To be specific, I am highly passionate about the E-commercemajor, which has been my first choice of major since I was in high school.Realizing that the knowledge provided by the lecturer is just backgroundknowledge, besides taking note of what was taught, I regularly seek out documentsthat are related to my major and constantly update knowledge from many anglesthrough reading magazines, information on the economy, society, politics,technology, …; reading information about businesses, entrepreneurs and

especially the case-study shared by companies and analyze the reasons why they

do to reinforce what has been taught

- English skill: I took the Cambridge English Language Assessment) the previous

year is a multi-level English skills testing system that assesses test takers' level andability to use foreign languages My English level on the CEFR scale is B2, whichmeans I have the ability to comprehend the main points of complex texts on bothconcrete and abstract topics, interact with native speakers with a level of fluencyand spontaneity that allows for frequent exchanges without stressing either party,write explicit, detailed texts on a wide range of topics and explain a point of view

on a current issue, weighing the benefits and drawbacks of various options I thinkthis skill is beneficial in the era of integration, which helps me a lot in my study,like quickly understanding the resources written in English, and assists me increating my job opportunities

- Presentation and communication skills: In my high school years, I often took

on giving interactive presentations, which used to be my nightmare but soonbecame something I am thankful for By doing this, I have the chance to practiceall languages areas as well as essential skills Moreover, this also enables me tocommunicate better in almost every area of life; specifically, giving presentationshelp me create novel ideas and develop critical thinking My confidence will also

be improved as a result of preparing for this valuable skill

- Time management skill: I pride myself on time management skill, which is

essential during my university years, especially when it comes to handling somany assignments that are due around the same day Thanks to prioritizing,breaking down the tasks, and having a master schedule, I never failed to meet anydeadline, even completing it as planned earlier This skill will not only help meinside the university but also improve my career opportunities

- Teamwork skill: Another skill I possess is working well with others During my

first year of university, I have collaborated with a team of four members I always

contribute ideas to the team's activities, meet deadlines on time, and respect theopinions of the other team members, even if they differ from mine And as proof

of effective group work, my group has never missed a deadline for any subject,and the results have been very positive

2.2 Weaknesses

- Impatience: I get easily annoyed when my friends and teammates perform at a

slower pace than I do because I set high work standards for myself, and I expecteveryone to do the same

- Being easily distracted and hard to get back on track: I get distracted and lost

focus easily due to environmental factors such as physical noise, light or socialmedia use, as well as internal factors deriving from my emotion such as worries,stress, or the bad quality of sleep This has a significant impact on the quality of

my studies and work performance, so I am trying to limit social media use asmuch as possible, prioritize goals and give myself a shorter time frame to getthings accomplished

- Need more based-skill in coding: Coding skill is my other weaknesses It took

me a long time to analyze the problems the lecturer gave and come up with asolution Another problem was that my approach was not optimal, and I had tospend a lot of time correcting the errors I am trying to develop this skill gradually

by directly asking the lecturer what I didn't understand during class time and myfriends who are good at programming if it was outside of school hours and took anonline coding course to broaden my knowledge about programming

- Leadership skill: I am weak at conflict resolution skills For fear of

disappointing others, I try to avoid conflict as much as possible As a result, thesituation seems to get worse Perhaps this weakness stems from my lack ofconfidence or from being overly sensitive: I am always afraid of other peoplethinking negatively about me, afraid of making them uncomfortable.Consequently, I am unable to make consistent and certain decisions

- The development of technology: Nowadays, information technology is

advancing at a breakneck pace It enables us to be active in learning and masteringknowledge, assist people in finding work, and work more efficiently

- A large market with many opportunities: Vietnam's e-commerce market is

proliferating and will continue to do so in the coming years This has been proven

in other markets worldwide, including China, which is very similar to Vietnam inmany ways This is why we are now seeing a large number of investment fundsand large corporations decide to enter and invest in the Vietnamese e-commercemarket because the majority of them are aware that this will be a "profitable"market shortly Now is the best time for anyone interested in getting into the field

of e-commerce The understanding of human resources and the willingness ofVietnamese consumers to buy and sell online has grown significantly over theyears I believe that being an E-commerce student is my great strength

- Working in multinational companies: Having a good command of English is

my advantage when applying to international companies In addition toqualifications and experience, English has become a recruitment criterion for somebusinesses for candidates It is not only a language, but it is also a key for newrecruits to quickly learn further information in an international foreign languageenvironment

2.4 Threats:

- The complicated development of the COVID 19 pandemic situation: This has

a significant impact on my learning, especially to one who is easily distracted like

me Besides, it prevents me from participating in clubs and outdoor activities,resulting in a lack of practical knowledge.

- The quick development of technology: Although technological advancement

has provided many benefits to people, it also necessitates that each individualconstantly updates my knowledge and skills in order to avoid falling behind

- Competition from students in the same and opposite majors: There are

numerous reasons to work in E-commerce, including its rapid advancement andhigh salary These are the factors that have resulted in many students, includingstudents who do not study e-commerce but are interested in fields related to e-commerce That necessitates an urgent need for me to constantly improve myskills and professional knowledge in order to avoid being pushed out of the labormarket

CHAPTER III: BUILDING A STUDY PLAN

3.1 Goal–setting:

3.1.1 Long term goals:

Knowledge:

- Have an 8.5 GPA upon graduation

- Achieve a scholarship for four years of study

- Ability to apply basic, fundamental, and complementary knowledge aboutbusiness and management;

- Apply in-depth knowledge of information technology in e-commerceprojects;

- Classification and application of legal processes, processes, and proceduresrelated to management and business in e-commerce;

- Appraisal and evaluation of e-commerce implementation projects inenterprises;

English skill:

- Improve my English in two years and get an IELTS score of 8.0

- Expertise in specialized English.

Soft skill:

- Good communication skill

- Ability to conduct independent research, analyze, critique, and solveproblems;

- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

- Presentation, report writing skills, and project development

3.1.2 Short term goals:

- The first year:

+ GPA: 8.2

+ IELTS: 6.0 – 7.0

+ Point training: 80 - 90

+ Confident in presentation skill

+ Proficient in basic programming knowledge

+ Proficient in web design

+ Proficient in analysis and design of management information systems andsupply chain management in e-commerce

- The fourth-year:

+ GPA: 8.8

+ Have a good project management skill

3.2 Building a study plan

3.2.1 The first year:

Because specialized knowledge has not been popularized or taught extensively inthe first year, students are often limited to general-interest courses in favor of theacademic theory The first year of university is an excellent time to hone myforeign languages, develop soft skills, and broaden and deepen my socialnetworks

Manner of execution Language Places: The IELTS Workshop English center.

- Devote a reasonable and balanced amount of time tolearning four skills

- Maintain the habit of learning vocabulary on a daily basis(minimum 15 words)

- Improving my listening and reading skills:

+ Listen to podcasts and watch videos on your favoritetopics on TED and YouTube

+ Reading: reading English newspapers and magazines ontopics of interest

Soft skill - Select the best club for me I have chosen to participate in

Skill Club and Marketing UEL Club in the University ofEconomics and Laws, AIESEC, iVolunteer, etc Joiningclubs or groups is the best way to practice soft skills forfree, such as communication skills, presentation skills,leadership skills, handling situations, and event planning.More importantly, it is the great way to beautify my resume

- Take part in training and professional activities

- Taking design courses:

Photoshop, AI, Premiere

- Get design jobs on websites for freelancers:

ybox, vlance.vn, and Facebook groups

Broaden my

networking

- Participate actively in class This will not only help youimprove your grades, but it will also help you establish apositive relationship with my lecturers

- Connect with recent graduates

- Apply for the clubs and organizations to make friendsfrom different classes and faculty

- Attend networking events such as workshops, webinars,etc

- Access the university's career center

- Maintain the current relationshipsTable 3.1 My first-year plan

3.2.2 The second-year:

By my second year, I appeared to have envisioned and adapted to the universityenvironment This school year, I continue working hard to improve my soft skillsand English proficiency Furthermore, this is an excellent time for me to gain real-world experience and increase my income

Manner of execution Language Continue to improve my IELTS score (Aim: 7.5)

- Language abilities: In-depth practice with word usage,sentence writing, paragraph development, and developingthinking about common writing test problems

- Intensive practice with natural-sounding words in spokenlanguage

- Techniques for dealing with difficult situations andquestions in the exam room

- Review critical reading and listening skills, and take

practice exams that are more difficult than the actual test.

- Thinking ability:

In-depth application of critical thinking, logical thinking,and multidimensional thinking in problem-solving, ideageneration, outline construction, and argument development

in writing and speaking tests

Knowledge and

skills

- Constantly improve knowledge, follow and register for

academic competitions relevant to my major, such as ERP

Simulation Games, Business Intelligence, etc., to research,

enhance my knowledge, develop communication skills,broaden my social network

Continue to participate in club activities actively andparticipate in other volunteer campaigns: Summer's green,Springs in love

A part-time job Besides taking part in extracurricular activities at the

university, I will spend time applying for a part-time job,especially tutoring With a sufficient amount of knowledgegained in my high school years, I can help a pupil improveacademic performance It does not help me make money,but it also helps me learn how to convey knowledge toothers effectively If possible, I will choose an Englishsubject so that my English skills can be improved day byday

Table 3.2 My second-year plan

3.2.3 The third year:

In contrast to the first and second years, the third year has been a period in which Ihave been exposed to specialized knowledge on a regular basis, with a particularemphasis on practice Besides, I will take an IELTS test to submit to my universityand get a part-time job that is related to my major