APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must have completed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or their equivalents in any field of study. However, if an applicant has taken the O-Level examination, he/she must have passed at least 5 (five) subjects (including mathematics). In case of A-Level examination, an applicant must have passed at least 3 (three) subjects. It is important to note that applicants with O-level and A-level certificates must have at least D grade in all subjects.

* Letter grades of O - Level and A - Level subjects are converted to grade points (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1). Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by averaging the grade points of the five best grades for O-level and the two best grades for A-Level.

For all other certificates, equivalence will be determined by the Equivalence Committee of IBA.

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All Bangladeshi applicants must take the admission test. The test has two components: written and communication. The Written Test assesses the applicants' aptitudes in:

• Language

• Mathematics, and

• Analytical ability

To qualify in the Written Test, an applicant must obtain a minimum qualifying score in each of the above areas. Applicants will be selected for the Communication Test on the basis of their performance in the Written Test. The final selection for admission will be based on the scores obtained by an applicant in the Written Test and the Communication Test.

 

Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals with a score of 1700 or more in SAT Reasoning Test (with at least 550 in Critical Reading and Math and at least 500 in Writing) may be exempted from the Written Test. Exemption decisions will be made by IBA on a case-by-case basis and exemption cases will be assessed on the basis of IBA Communication Test score, SAT Reasoning Test score, and academic references.

FINAL SELECTION & REGISTRATION

The final selection for admission will be based on scores obtained by an applicant in the Written Test and the Communication Test. Selected candidates should obtain the prescribed University admission form from the BBA Program Office and submit the completed form along with four passport-size and one stamp-size photograph and other documents as outlined in the form within the stipulated time to the BBA Program Office. Candidates who have completed the above formalities will then pay the requisite fees as determined by IBA.

 

Course Structure

General Education (GE) Courses

The GE course structure is designed to enhance the students' knowledge in and develop their appreciation for liberal arts and science subjects.

Allied Courses

These courses help students to build a knowledge base for later application in other courses.

Core Courses

The core courses ensure knowledge of all the functional areas of business.

Areas of Concentration (Major/Minor)

Students are required to take additional courses as free electives in order to develop interests in areas which may aid in advancement of their career paths.

In this category, students concentrate on their chosen professional major, which prepares them for careers in business and provides specialized analytical skills for professional advancement. Students can choose from among six areas of concentration: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management (HRM), Information Systems, Marketing, and Technology and Operations

Students may wish to minor in any academic area of special interest. The requirement for minors as an option for students is successful completion of three elective courses from any one area of concentration.

The prerequisites for concentration in any area are successful completion of all required GE, Allied, and Core courses.

Capstone Course

This course enables the students to integrate what has been learnt in the rest of the program.

The decisions on course offerings are made by the Academic Committee.

Comprehensive Examination

A Comprehensive Examination is taken to evaluate the students' comprehension of their major areas of study. Students must earn a minimum of 60 percent marks in this examination. The Comprehensive Examination grade is shown on the Grade Sheet but is not included in the calculation of CGPA.

The Comprehensive Examination is usually taken two weeks before the end of the final semester. If a student fails the Comprehensive Examination, he/she may sit for a retake which is allowed only once, unless otherwise decided by the Academic Committee.

Internship Program

Every student must complete an Internship Program as part of the BBA degree requirement. A student must pass the Comprehensive Examination before starting the Internship Program. The primary goal of internship is to provide an on-the-job exposure to students and an opportunity for relating theoretical concepts to real life situations. Students are placed in business enterprises, government and semi-autonomous institutions, NGOs, development projects, or research institutions. The program includes ten weeks of organizational attachment and four weeks for report writing.

Students are required to prepare and submit an internship report which is graded following the grading scheme of IBA. The grade obtained in the internship report is shown on the Grade Sheet and is also included in calculating CGPA.

Applicability of the Curriculum and Rules

The Institute of Business Administration reserves the right to make, at any time without notice, changes to programs, courses, regulations, degree requirements, fees or any other information or statements contained in this booklet. No responsibility will be borne by the University of Dhaka and by the Institute of Business Administration for any adjustment or expenses resulting out of such changes.