MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY Independence – Freedom – Happiness

DETAILED SYLLABUS
(Issued attached Decision of NEU’s President, … , … , 2022)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
- Title: Microeconomics 1
- Course number: EP13.KHMI1101
- Type of course: Compulsory course
- Number of credits: 3 Credits
+ Theoretical hours: 27
+ Exercise and discussion hours: 18
+ Self-study hours 90
- Prerequisite: No

2. LECTURERS' INFORMATION
Department: Microeconomics
Adress: R808, 8th flr., Building A1, The National Economics University, 207 Giai
Phong Road, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Lecturers:
No Full Name and Title Telephone Email
1 PGS.TS Vũ Kim Dũng 0912045463 Dungvk@neu.edu.vn
2 PGS.TS Phạm Văn Minh 0904240700 Minhpv@neu.edu.vn
3 PGS.TS Cao Thúy Xiêm 0904538601 Xiemct@neu.edu.vn
4 TS Đinh Thiện Đức 0913214246 Ducdt@neu.edu.vn
5 TS Hoàng Thị Thúy Nga 0968158777 Ngaht@neu.edu.vn
6 TS Ngô Tuấn Anh 0926992989 Ngotuananh@neu.edu.vn
7 TS Đồng Thị Hà 0912440609 Hadtkth@neu.edu.vn
8 TS Đoàn Việt Dũng 0947171333 Dungdv@neu.edu.vn
9 TS Nguyễn Hoài Sơn 0904025016 Hoaisonkt@gmail.com
10 TS Vũ Ngọc Xuân 0916866655 Xuanvn@neu.edu.vn
11 TS Lê Thanh Hà 0899464808 Lethanhha@neu.edu.vn
12 ThS Nguyễn Phạm Anh 0983762605 Anhnp@neu.edu.vn
13 ThS Đặng Thị Hoa 0977382205 Dangthihoa@neu.edu.vn
14 ThS Hoàng Thị Chinh 0868132052 Chinhthon@neu.edu.vn

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15 Ths Phạm Xuân Nam 0972172467 Nampx@neu.edu.vn
16 ThS Trương Như Hiếu 0989048666 Hieutn@neu.edu.vn
17 ThS Nguyễn Ngọc Anh 0916704558 Nnanh@neu.edu.vn

3. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Microeconomics 1 (microeconomics principles) is an introductory undergraduate
course that teaches the fundamentals of microeconomics. At NEU, this is the first
course that students study in economics. For learners, this is a module that provides a
solid foundation for economic thinking and analysis that can last throughout their
academic and professional careers. For other students, it can provide the foundation for
many years of study in economics, business or related fields.
This module begins with an introduction to supply and demand and the
fundamental forces that determine equilibrium in a market economy. Next, it
introduces a framework for learning about consumer behavior and analyzing consumer
decisions. The module then addresses firms and their decisions about optimal
production, and the impact of different market structures on firms' behavior. The final
part of the module introduces some of the more advanced topics that can be analyzed
using microeconomic theory. These include international trade and the role of
Government in a market economy.
By the end of the module, students will be able to understand introductory
microeconomic theory, tackle fundamental microeconomic problems, and use these
techniques to think about the policy questions related to the performance of the real
economy.

4. LEARNING RESOURCES
Textbook
[1]. N. Gregory Mankiw (2020), Principles of Economics, 9th Edition, Boston, MA.
[2]. PGS.TS Vũ Kim Dũng – PGS.TS Nguyễn Văn Công (2012), Giáo trình Kinh tế
học tập 1, Nhà xuất bản Đại học Kinh tế Quốc dân.

Other Resources
[3]. PGS.TS Hồ Đình Bảo – TS. Hoàng Thị Thuý Nga (2022), Study guide for
Microeconomics, NXB Đại học Kinh tế quốc dân, Hà Nội.
[4]. The CORE team, The Economy. Available at: https://www.core-econ.org.

5. COURSE GOALS
Table 5.1. Course goals

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 MIT’
Goals Goals Description PLOs
level
[1] [2] [3] [4]
Students recognize and understand the basics of 1.2 3
microeconomics 1 for simple economic model analysis. The
G1
objective of the module is to ensure the scientificity, connection
and modernization of interdisciplinary knowledge.
Students have the skills to apply knowledge to perform legal 2.1 3
functions, develop reasoning skills, analyze basic problems of
G2
microeconomics into simple economic relationships. Work
independently and take responsibility.
- Have a sense of discipline; Dynamic, enthusiastic and have a 4.1 3
spirit of cooperation and responsibility for work.
G3
- Ability to self-study and accumulate experience to improve
professional qualifications.

6. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Table 6.1. Course learning outcomes (CLOs)
MIT’
Goals CLOs CLOs Description
level
[1] [2] [3] [4]
CLO1.1 Provide learners with the concepts and basic principles of 3
microeconomics
CLO1.2 Help learners understand basic theories, models and analysis 3
G1
of simple economic problems
CLO1.3 Apply basic economic theories and models to analyze, 3
evaluate and explain simple practical problems.
CLO2.1 Develop skills in conducting research, analysis, synthesis and 3
generalization of basic microeconomic issues.
G2
CLO2.2 Ability to work independently as well as in a team to solve 3
problems.
CLO3.1 Ability to self-study, self-study materials to complete assigned 3
lessons and assignments.
G3 CLO3.2 Consciously organize class discipline, comply with classroom 3
rules, have a spirit of cooperation and personal responsibility
for the activities assigned by the lecturer.
7. COURSE ASSESSMENT
Table 7.1. Course assesment
Type of Tools and Criteria Contribution
Content Week CLO
Assessment assessment to grade %
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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 Learning Week CLO1- Lecturer's teaching
attitude in 1 - 15 CLO6 diary with evaluation
class criterium : (i) Level
Answer in- of participation (ii)
Participation 10%
class questions Level of interaction;
Answer (iii) Quality of
discussion answers
questions
There are two CLO1.1 The work is
closed book Week 7 guaranteed to meet
CLO1.2
midterm the requirements of
exams : CLO1.3 the teacher
Process - Test 1 after The work is
assessment completing guaranteed to meet
(multiple- Chapter 4 the requirements of
choice test - Test 2 after the teacher 40%
combined chapter 7 Week
CLO2.1
with essay Each test is 1 13
questions) CLO2.2
hour long and
will be
counted as
20% of the
overall grade.

CLO1.1 Computer based

multiple choice
CLO1.2 exam. The test is
Course’s
Final Exam Final exam CLO1.3 closed book. There 50%
exam
are 40 questions and
schedule CLO2.1
the alotted time is 60
CLO2.2 minutes

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8. LESSON PLAN
Table 8.1. Lesson plan for the course
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Content Required readings text CLO Activities Assessment
k
[4
[1] [2] [3] [5] [6]
]
Greeting and course Lecturer introduces the course Level of participation
introduction, its logic, its role Lecturer sets learning requirements Level of interaction
Syllabus
and position in the program Lecturer instructs students to the Quality of in-class
N. Gregory Mankiw
Chapter 1. Overview CLO.1.1 relevant resources used in the course answers
(2020), Principles of
1 1.1. Introducing CLO.1.2 Lecturing in theory
Economics, 9th Edition,
Microeconomics CLO.1.3 Discuss situations and questions
Boston, MA
1.2. The basic concepts asked by the teacher
Chapter 1 + 2
1.3. Optimal choice

Students have to read the related Level of participation

N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
Chapter 2. Supply and
(2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
2 Demand
Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
2.1. Demand theory
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
2.2. Supply theory
Chapter 4 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
3 Chapter 2 (continued) N. Gregory Mankiw CLO.1.1 Students have to read the related Level of participation
2.3. Change the equilibrium (2020), Principles of CLO.1.2 contents before coming to class Level of interaction
2.4. Government intervention Economics, 9th Edition, Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
CLO.1.3
policy

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Content
k
[1] [2]
Chapter 3. Elasticity
3.1. Concept, how to calculate
the elasticity of demand and
4 supply
3.2. Relationship between
price elasticity of demand and
revenue
Chapter 4. Consumer theory
5 4.1. The concept
4.2. Utility theory
Chapter 4 (continued)
6 4.3. Indifference curve analysis (2020), Principles of
Required readings text CLO Activities Assessment
[4
[3] [5] [6]
]
theorical information answers and quizs
Boston, MA Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 4 + 6 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
Students have to read the related Level of participation
N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
(2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 5 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
Students have to read the related Level of participation
N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
(2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 21 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
N. Gregory Mankiw CLO.1.1 Students have to read the related Level of participation
CLO.1.2 contents before coming to class Level of interaction
Economics, 9th Edition, Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
CLO.1.3
Boston, MA theorical information answers and quizs
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Content Required readings text CLO Activities Assessment
k
[4
[1] [2] [3] [5] [6]
]
Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 21 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
Mid-term test 1 Students have to read the related Level of participation
Chapter 5. Production theory N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
5.1. Theory and production (2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
7 function Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
5.2. The relationship between Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
average, marginal productivity, Chapter 13 topics and questions asked by the
and total product lecturer
Students have to read the related Level of participation
Chapter 5 (continued) N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
5.3. Types of short-term costs (2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
8 and their relationship Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
5.4. Profit and profit Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
maximization Chapter 13 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
N. Gregory Mankiw Students have to read the related Level of participation
Chapter 6. Market structures (2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 contents before coming to class Level of interaction
9
6.1. Perfect competition Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 theorical information answers and quizs
Chapter 14 Student have to discuss the relevant

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Content Required readings text CLO Activities Assessment
k
[4
[1] [2] [3] [5] [6]
]
topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
Students have to read the related Level of participation
N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
(2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
10 Chapter 6 (continued)
Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
6.2. Monopoly
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 15 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
Students have to read the related Level of participation
N. Gregory Mankiw contents before coming to class Level of interaction
Chapter 6 (continued) (2020), Principles of CLO.1.1 Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
6.3. Monopolistic competition Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2 theorical information answers and quizs
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6.4. Oligopoly Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
Chapter 16 + 17 topics and questions asked by the
lecturer
CLO.1.1
Review The teacher systematizes the subject Level of participation
12 CLO.1.2
Midterm Test 2 and answers students' questions Level of interaction
CLO.1.3
13 Chapter 7. International N. Gregory Mankiw CLO.1.1 Students have to read the related Level of participation
Trade (2020), Principles of CLO.1.2 contents before coming to class Level of interaction

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Content Required readings text CLO Activities Assessment
k
[4
[1] [2] [3] [5] [6]
]
Lecturer equips students with Quality of in-class
7.1. The role of international
Economics, 9th Edition, theorical information answers and quizs
trade
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 Student have to discuss the relevant
7.2. Government intervention
Chapter 3 topics and questions asked by the
policies
lecturer
Chapter 8. The role of the
Government in the market
N. Gregory Mankiw
economy Level of participation
(2020), Principles of CLO.1.1
8.1. Market failures Groups submit reports Level of interaction
14 Economics, 9th Edition, CLO.1.2
8.2. The role of the Lecturer evaluates reports Quality of in-class
Boston, MA CLO.1.3 answers and quizs
government in the market Chapter 10 + 11
economy

CLO.1.1
The teacher systematizes the subject Level of participation
15 Review CLO.1.2
and answers students' questions Level of interaction
CLO.1.3
CLO.1.1
Final exam Students take exams according to According to the exam
- CLO.1.2
given schedule requirement
CLO.1.3

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9. COURSE REQUIREMENT & EXPECTATION
9.1. Requirements for taking final /terminal exams
- Students are allowed to take the final exam/terminal exams (50%) if their
attendance score (10%) reaches 5 points or more (on the scale of 10).
9.2. Requirements for attending classes
- Students are responsible for attending all classes. In case of absence from school
due to force majeure reasons, sufficient and reasonable proofs must be provided.
For each absence, 1 point will be deducted 1 point. Students who miss any classes
more than 3 times, with or without reason, will be considered as failing to complete
the course and have to re-register.
- Students will be awarded points for constructive comments these points are added
to attendance points and group assignments.
- Groups who do not submit the group work will receive a score of 0 (zero). Late
submissions will be deducted for each day of late submission.
9.3. Requirements for in-class behaviour
- The course is conducted on the principle of respecting learners and lecturers. Any
behaviour that affects the teaching and learning process is strictly prohibited.
- Students must come to class on time. Students who are late more than 10 minutes
after class starts will not be allowed to attend the class. Do not make noise and
affect others during the learning process.
- Laptops and tablets are only used for the purpose of taking notes for and
calculating for lectures and exercises, absolutely forbidden to use for other
purposes.

Head of Department Faculty Dean NEU’s President

PhD. Dinh Thien Duc Assoc. Nguyen Van Cong Prof. Pham Hong Chuong

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