5 "powerful" industries that master digital technology - Gen Z earns thousands of dollars before they even "grow up"

In the context of global digital transformation, technology-related careers not only open up vast job opportunities, but also bring in desirable income levels right from graduation. Especially for the dynamic, tech-savvy Gen Z generation, this is the "golden land" to break through in their careers.

According to a report by VietnamWorks, the technology industry has a recruitment demand growth rate of over 20% per year, many positions of engineers, programmers, data specialists, semiconductor engineers... are being paid by businesses with salaries ranging from 1,000 - 3,000 USD/month for capable new graduates.

Below are 5 fields of study that "master" digital technology, which are predicted to continue to be "thirsty" for human resources for at least the next 10 years:

1. Information Technology (IT)

As the “backbone” of the digital economy, IT covers many areas: software development, system administration, network security, cloud computing... Students in this field have the opportunity to work at large technology corporations, innovative startups or develop their own products and services.

Starting salary: 12–25 million VND/month for fresh graduates; experienced experts can reach 3,000–5,000 USD/month.

2. Computer Science

If IT focuses more on applications, Computer Science goes deeper into fundamental research, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and big data processing. This is a key industry in many countries, especially when AI is changing the way people work and live.

Starting salary: 15–30 million VND/month; AI engineers and data experts can receive a salary of over 4,000 USD/month in the international market.

3. Semiconductor technology

Semiconductors are considered the “oil” of the digital age. Vietnam is considered a new destination for large corporations in this field, opening up a huge demand for human resources. Students majoring in Semiconductor Technology can participate in microchip design, chip manufacturing, product testing and inspection.

Starting salary: 20–40 million VND/month; in the global market, semiconductor engineers can earn 5,000–7,000 USD/month.

4. Financial technology ( Fintech )

Combining finance and technology, Fintech is exploding with payment applications, e-wallets, digital banking, blockchain... This field of study requires an understanding of both finance and technology, suitable for young people who love a dynamic and constantly innovative working environment.

Starting salary: 15–25 million VND/month; blockchain experts or digital financial system developers can reach 3,000–6,000 USD/month.

5. E-commerce

The development of online shopping platforms has created a series of opportunities for Gen Z. E-commerce students are equipped with knowledge of digital marketing, managing e-commerce operations, analyzing customer data and optimizing shopping experiences.

Starting salary: 10–20 million VND/month; project managers or e-commerce data analysts can reach 2,000–4,000 USD/month.

Dai Nam University – where Gen Z “gets hands-on” with technology from the classroom

In Vietnam, many universities have quickly opened and updated modern training programs, closely following world technology trends, and closely linked with businesses so that students can both study and practice on real projects. Dai Nam University is one of the pioneers with a learning ecosystem : Open lecture halls - Accompanying businesses - Accelerated technology , helping students "get a job after graduation".

Hot trend majors such as: IT, Computer Science, Semiconductor Technology, Financial Technology ( Fintech ) , E-commerce are 5 majors attracting a large number of applications for admission to DNU . Not only training in-depth knowledge, learning combined with practice, linked to practical needs, training according to business orders, Dai Nam University also makes Artificial Intelligence (AI) a compulsory subject for students to help them grasp advanced working tools right from the classroom.

In the digital age, “technology masters” will be “masters of the future”. Choose the right major and study the right way, you can absolutely reach a thousand dollar income at a very young age.

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