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- 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 and ability to use for

UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW

FACULTY OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TRAN TRUONG NGOC HAN Class: K21411C

Ho Chi Minh City, 12 /2021

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

I can 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 of ideas,including those that are considered strange or different from my own, so that I frequentlyastound my friends with a fresh perspective I am also open to new experiences, enjoyexperimenting with other methods of performing tasks Overall, these characteristics aid

me in quickly absorbing knowledge and significantly improving my problem-solvingabilities

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

continuously To be specific, I am highly passionate about the E-commerce major, whichhas been my first choice of major since I was in high school Realizing that theknowledge provided by the lecturer is just background knowledge, besides taking note ofwhat was taught, I regularly seek out documents that are related to my major andconstantly update knowledge from many angles through 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 and ability

to use foreign languages My English level on the CEFR scale is B2, which means I havethe ability to comprehend the main points of complex texts on both concrete and abstracttopics, interact with native speakers with a level of fluency and spontaneity that allowsfor frequent exchanges without stressing either party, write explicit, detailed texts on awide range of topics and explain a point of view on a current issue, weighing the benefitsand drawbacks of various options I think this skill is beneficial in the era of integration,which helps me a lot in my study, like quickly understanding the resources written inEnglish, and assists me in creating 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 soon becamesomething I am thankful for By doing this, I have the chance to practice all languagesareas as well as essential skills Moreover, this also enables me to communicate better inalmost every area of life; specifically, giving presentations help me create novel ideas anddevelop critical thinking My confidence will also be improved as a result of preparingfor 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 so manyassignments that are due around the same day Thanks to prioritizing, breaking down thetasks, and having a master schedule, I never failed to meet any deadline, even completing

it as planned earlier This skill will not only help me inside the university but alsoimprove 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 expect everyone

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 social mediause, as well as internal factors deriving from my emotion such as worries, stress, or thebad quality of sleep This has a significant impact on the quality of my studies and workperformance, so I am trying to limit social media use as much as possible, prioritize goalsand give myself a shorter time frame to get things 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 a solution.Another problem was that my approach was not optimal, and I had to spend a lot of timecorrecting the errors I am trying to develop this skill gradually by directly asking thelecturer what I didn't understand during class time and my friends who are good atprogramming if it was outside of school hours and took an online coding course tobroaden 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, the situation seems to getworse Perhaps this weakness stems from my lack of confidence or from being overlysensitive: I am always afraid of other people thinking negatively about me, afraid ofmaking them uncomfortable Consequently, I am unable to make consistent and certaindecisions

- 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 inother markets worldwide, including China, which is very similar to Vietnam in manyways This is why we are now seeing a large number of investment funds and largecorporations decide to enter and invest in the Vietnamese e-commerce market becausethe majority of them are aware that this will be a "profitable" market shortly Now is thebest time for anyone interested in getting into the field of e-commerce The understanding

of human resources and the willingness of Vietnamese consumers to buy and sell onlinehas grown significantly over the years I believe that being an E-commerce student is mygreat strength

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

advantage when applying to international companies In addition to qualifications andexperience, English has become a recruitment criterion for some businesses forcandidates It is not only a language, but it is also a key for new recruits to quickly learnfurther information in an international foreign language environment

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 individual constantlyupdates 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 and highsalary These are the factors that have resulted in many students, including students who

do not study e-commerce but are interested in fields related to e-commerce Thatnecessitates an urgent need for me to constantly improve my skills and professionalknowledge in order to avoid being pushed out of the labor market

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 about business and management;

- Apply in-depth knowledge of information technology in e-commerce projects;

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

- Appraisal and evaluation of e-commerce implementation projects in

enterprises;

English skill:

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

10

- Expertise in specialized English.

Soft skill:

- Good communication skill

- Ability to conduct independent research, analyze, critique, and solve

problems;

- 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 and supply 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 - Participate actively in class This will not only help you networking improve your grades, but it will also help you establish a

positive 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 - Constantly improve knowledge, follow and register for skills 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