Economic and Social Factors Affecting Student Decision to Choose Studying Major-Case of Northern Universities in Vietnam

Abstract

Purpose: The study assesses the influence of factors affecting the choice of majors/schools of non-public students. Thereby, providing science-based conclusions about students' perceptions of study majors, giving recommendations to contribute to improving enrolment of non-public schools, esp. Northern Universities and in the specific case of Dai Nam Universities, Vietnam. Methods: The paper used both qualitative analysis, analytical and synthesis methods, combined with descriptive statistical methods and statistical processed methods. Results: This study figures out that family and parent's practical experiences will help students to choose the right majors to study, 2nd factor will belong to advise from teachers and advisors in Universities or Colleges who can recommend suitable industry majors. We also find out that student choice is also affected by their team or friend’s groups.