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BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS

MBA PROSPECTUS - 2014

FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES MIRPUR CANTONMENT, DHAKA-1216 Website: www.bup.edu.bd

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS Faculty of Business Studies

Introduction 1. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is one of the newest Public Universities of the country established on 05 June 2008. Since the inception, this University inherited a teaching department from Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), an institution that was affiliated to Dhaka University. The inherited department is now functioning as Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) and started its activity in full swing from the early 2009 with the motto of achieving Excellence through Knowledge. As such, programs on Business Studies at BUP will always have an older trail than BUP itself. 2. BUP with its own unique features set up in a green landscape away from the busy life of metropolitan city. The university promises to provide the best possible congenial academic atmosphere. BUP welcomes those students who will dedicate their total attention and devotion to serious academic pursuits to build up better tomorrows for the nation. 3. FBS of BUP is the only educational entity in the country where there is an opportunity of blending between civil students and uniformed armed forces students with diversified skills, exposure, experience and outlook. 4. Graduates of this institution have already started emitting lights and aroma in the business environment and there are adequate indications that FBS is expected to be in the apex someday soon. The strengths of FBS are: A rigorous admission and selection process for best possible screening. Interactive sessions in the classroom. Regular Guest Lectures and visits to organizations. Developing a culture of Timeliness and Commitment of all. Flexibility in choosing competent faculties through outsourcing. Well thought-out and continuous feedback and assessment system. Effective teaching through innovative methods incorporating latest trends and developments in the world. Developing respect to Codes of Conduct including Dress Code. Focus to develop students as a good human with all possible attributes of a successful business leader.

3 Outline Activities 5. Currently FBS is conducting professional programs of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Evening Master of Business Administration (Evening MBA). These courses are being conducted on a fixed menu system. All the programs planned and being conducted here are in line with the North American Business Schools tailored to match with the local requirement. A brief outline of the programs conducted at FBS is given below: Programs BBA MBA Evening MBA Duration 4 Years 2 Years 2 Years Total Courses 40 20 18 Credit on Courses 120 60 54 Internship Credit 3 6 6 (Dissertation paper) Total Credit 123 66 60

Future Expansion Plan 6. FBS of BUP is planning to expand its capacity gradually. Outline of the plan are as follows: a. M-Phil and PhD program. b. Two intakes in a year for all the programs. Administration 7. Academic affairs of FBS are controlled by Dean FBS under the supervision of Vice Chancellor of BUP. Dean FBS plans and executes the academic affairs through academic committee composed of a group of dedicated faculty members. Mailing Address Faculty of Business Studies Bangladesh University of Professionals Mirpur Cantonment Dhaka 1216 For Admission Information Only Phone/ Cell: +880-2-8000368 / 01769023108 or 01769023016 Fax: +880-2-8000443, Email: [email protected]

Prospectus
Introduction 1. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is a multidisciplinary professional graduate program. The objective of the program is to develop skills and judgment of an individual for effective management. The emphasis is on the development of a students ability to evaluate business and organizational situations so as to enable him/her in making informed and creative judgment about policy and operations. Central to this approach is the development of creativity and judgment in students. The MBA Program begins with a sequence of core courses and is followed by a range of elective courses, which provide opportunities for focusing on certain professional disciplines. Degree Requirements 2. The degree requirements for MBA Program is appended below: a. Passing of all courses (with minimum grade D) individually and maintaining a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 in 4.00 point rating scale at the end of the program. b. Completion of internship program with a minimum grade of C. c. Passing of comprehensive semester final examination (comprising syllabus of whole course) for all courses. Semester System 3. The MBA Program is a 2 years full time professional graduate program. There will be total 4 semesters of 20 weeks duration each, out of which, 16 weeks will be used as teaching weeks. There will be two semesters in each year. Students will take five courses in each semester. There will be two classes of 90 minutes each for a course in a week throughout the semester. Total contact hour for a course in a semester is 48 (1.5 hours x 2 x 16 weeks = 48). Semester-wise Credit Hour Distribution 4. Total credit hour for MBA Program is 66. Semester-wise distribution of credit hour is shown below: Semester First Second Third Fourth Internship Total Credit Hours Credit Hour 15 15 15 15 6 66

5 Syllabus and Curriculum 5. Completing a minimum of 16 core courses (foundation and advanced) is compulsory for the successful completion of the MBA Program. In addition, a student will be required to choose four elective courses (at least three from his/ her specific area of concentration) in the last semester. An elective is offered, subject to the availability of faculty and minimum number (Twelve) of students signing up for a course. However, the Academic Council on the basis of faculty availability and number of applicants decides the offering of an elective course in a semester. The semester-wise likely distribution of courses is shown below: Semester Course Code A 501 C 501 J 501 K 501 W 501 A 502 G 501 J 502 K 502 K 503 F 501 G 502 L 501 M 501 P 501 W 601 Courses Credit Hour 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Contact Hr per Wk 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 60 6 66 Total Contact Hr 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Principles of Accounting Business Communication Analysis of Human and Organizational Behavior Mathematics for Decisions Principles of Management Management Accounting Microeconomics Human Resources Management Business Statistics Computer Programming and Applications Financial Management Macroeconomics and Policy Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management Production and Operations Management Strategic Management Major Elective Course Major Elective Course Major Elective Course Major Elective Course Total Credit Hours for 20 Courses: Internship: Total Credit Hour:

6 Core Course Pre-requisite 6. For taking some core courses, one has to complete one or more pre-requisite courses. The core courses and their pre-requisite courses are: Pre-requisite Courses Core Courses A 502 F 501 Management Accounting Financial Management A 501 A 501 K 501 K 502 K 501 K 502 Principles of Accounting Principles of Accounting Mathematics for Decisions Business Statistics Mathematics for Decisions Business Statistics

G 501

Microeconomics

G 502 Macroeconomics J 502 Human Resources Management M 501 Marketing Management P 501 Production and Operations Management K 502 Business Statistics W 601 Strategic Management Admission System 7. General.

G 501 Microeconomics J 501 Analysis of Human and Organizational Behavior W 501 Principles of Management K 502 Business Statistics W 501 Principles of Management K 501 Mathematics for Decisions K 502 Business Statistics W 501 Principles of Management K 501 Mathematics for Decisions All Core Courses

a. BUP seeks applications from candidates desiring admission in MBA programs by circulating and advertising in Bengali and English national daily newspapers. Candidates will be required to apply through Online paying an amount of Taka 500 which is non refundable. b. All eligible candidates will be called for written admission test and the list of eligible candidates will be posted on BUP Notice board and in website (www.bup.edu.bd) minimum 07 (Seven) days before the written test. Subsequently, basing on written test result a top-down list of Eligible Candidates

7 for Viva-Voce will be displayed at BUP Notice Board as well as in BUP website on a specified date along with the date of interview/ viva voce. The list of Eligible Candidates for Viva-Voce will include minimum 3 times of the number of total 55 vacancies. After the completion of viva voce, the final merit list of candidates selected for the program will be displayed at BUP Notice Board as well as in BUP website with necessary instructions for completing admission procedures. 8. Vacancy. One batch of 55 students will be taken this year. In case of accommodating Bangladeshi/ Foreign civilian/ military students, BUP authority reserves the right to fix the number of vacancies for each of the above mentioned categories. However, few of the seats as shown below will be kept reserve for following special categories: a. Children of military personnel (serving and retired) and children of sitting members of BUP Governing Bodies (senate, syndicate, academic council and finance committee) 30% b. Children of freedom fighters 02% c. Tribal candidates 01% Notes: 1. To be eligible for the reserve seats mentioned above, a candidate must attain a position in the list of Eligible Candidates for Viva-Voce as mentioned in Paragraph 7 (b). 2. In case of non availability of qualified/eligible candidates of special categories mentioned above, seats will be filled up by candidates from the merit list. 3. In all cases, candidates must qualify in viva-voce. Eligibility for Admission 9. Required Academic Background. a. Civil Students. The minimum requirement to apply for admission in the program is a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in any field. A student must have at least 8 (eight) points, to be calculated following the points structure as mentioned in Paragraph 5, with minimum 2nd division or class or equivalent grade or 45% marks in all public examinations.

8 b. Military Students. (1) Academic Qualification. Academic background and calculation of points will be same as paragraphs 9a and 10. However, Services Headquarters may relax above conditions. (2) Service Requirements. The respective Services Headquarters will determine the service requirements of Bangladeshi military students. c. Provision for Direct Admission for BUP BBA Graduates: Students qualifying in 4 years BBA program from BUP will be eligible for admission directly within regular admission period provided they secure minimum CGPA 2.75. Students securing CGPA below 2.75 will have to appear competitive admission test with other candidates.

10.

Calculation of Points. a. Candidates with Division/Class Based Results. calculated on the basis of following table: Certificate/ Degree Points will be

Division / Class 1st 2nd 3 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 1

SSC or equivalent HSC or equivalent Bachelor degree (Pass) Bachelor degree (Hons) Master degree

Note: In case of more than one bachelor or master degree, points will be considered for only the highest one. b. Candidates with GPA Based Results. (1) For SSC and HSC Examination. on the basis of following table: GPA 3.5 and above 3.0 to <3.5 Points will be calculated

Points 3 2

9 2.5 to <3.0 1

(2) For Bachelor Degree. Candidates with CGPA based result need to calculate points as shown below:

CGPA 3.5 and above 3.0 to <3.5 2.5 to <3.0 2.0 to <2.5

Points 4 3 2 1

(3) For Honors Degree. Candidates with CGPA based result need to calculate points as shown below: CGPA 3.5 and above 3.0 to <3.5 2.5 to <3.0 2.0 to <2.5 Points 5 4 3 2

c. Candidates with O/A Level. Candidates must have a minimum average grade point of 2.5 in GCE O-Level and 2.0 in GCE A-Level with a Bachelor Degree to apply for the program. Letter grades of O-Level and ALevel subjects are converted to grade points as A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1. Average grade point is calculated by averaging the grade points of 5 best grades for O-Level (including Mathematics) and the 2 best grades for A-Level. However, points are assigned as follows: Average Grade Point in O-Level 3.00 and above 2.75 to <3.00 2.50 to <2.75 Points 3 2 1 Average Grade Point in A-Level 2.50 and above 2.25 to <2.50 2.00 to <2.25 Points 3 2 1

Note. Students must not have any F grade in any subject of both O/A Levels.

10 d. Equivalent Foreign/ Other Examinations. For all other certificates and examinations of home and abroad, equivalence will be determined by the Equivalence Committee of BUP. There will be no penalty for break of studies.

11. Application Form and Submission Procedure. apply in the following way:

Interested candidates may

a. Web/Online Option. In this option candidates will fill up the form online at BUP website (www.bup.edu.bd) and submit the same through online. Detail procedure regarding this option is available in BUP website and also given in Annex-A of this prospectus. In this option an individual will require to do the followings: (1) Taking a print out of the Admit Card as received online.

(2) Submitting necessary documents for verification as mentioned in Annex-A Note: While submitting online application form, an amount of Tk. 750 is to be paid as application processing fee and necessary payment reference is to be endorsed clearly as instructed in the form or as per procedure. Applicant may choose an option to pay the application processing fee through TRUST BANK Limited (TBL) or through Postal Service. In such case, applicant should deposit the cash of said amount either at any branch of TBL (BUP Admission Account: 0028-0320000242) or through postal service and endorse the reference of payment in the online admission form. Bank/ Postal service charges (if any) are to be paid on requirement basis. 12. Issuance of Admit Card for Written Test. Candidates are to follow the guidelines given in Annex-A and will receive online admit card. However, a list of eligible candidates for written admission test will be hung on BUP Notice Board as well as be given in BUP website. 13. Required Documents. Applicants must bring the documents during their written exam, viva-voce/interview as per instructions given at Annex-A. 14. Selection Process Detail. Selection of candidates will be done basing on their standing as per the combined merit list of the following: a. Written Admission Test. All candidates are required to sit for a written admission test. The total mark of the test is 100. Candidates are required

11 to qualify in the written test. The qualifying percentage is 40%. Use of calculator is prohibited during the examination. The framework syllabus for the written test is as follows: The examination will follow the internationally recognized GMAT standard in terms of conventions, coverage and level of difficulty and will cover Mathematics, English, and General Aptitude. b. Interview/Viva Voce. The interview/viva voce will be conducted under arrangement of pre-designated Interview Board. All candidates need to bring all original certificates and mark sheets as well as other documents for scrutiny prior to interview. Interview board will mark all candidates out of 25% of total 100 weightage. c. Performance in the Past Public Examinations. The results of past public examinations will carry 25% of total weightage for all candidates. In finding weightage on performance of past public examinations following table will be considered as the basis for calculation: Points obtained 12 11 10 9 8 7 Equivalent marks 25.00 22.90 20.80 18.75 16.70 14.60

15. Final Selection. Final Selection of all candidates will be made on the basis of merit with their combined marks in the written admission test (50% weightage), interview/ viva voce (25% weightage) and past examinations (25% weightage). 16. Selection of Armed Forces Students. Nomination of candidates will be done by the Services Headquarters. Nominated candidates will have to appear the competitive test with all other civil candidates at the same time and place. Selection will be based on the policy as mentioned before. For foreign military candidates, selection will be as per the instruction of the Armed Forces Division. 17. Subjects for Admission Test. Admission test will be taken out of a total of 100 marks. Subjects of examination and distributions of marks are shown in the table below: a. Subjects with Marks. Subject Marks

12 English Language and Communication Mathematics General aptitude/ analytical ability Total 30 40 30 100

b.

Syllabus for Admission Test. (1) English Language and Communication: (30 Marks) (a) (b) (c) (d) (2) Sentence correction. Reading comprehension. Synonyms and antonyms. Appropriate word pairing /Analogy.

Mathematics: (40 Marks) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) (t) Operation with integers and decimals. Operation with fractions. Calculation of percents. Average, weighted average. Signed numbers. Linear equation. Exponents. Quadratic equations. Literal expressions. Roots and radicals. Factoring and algebraic fractions. Inequalities. Areas of different shapes. Perimeters. Volumes. Angles, triangles. Parallel lines. Polygons. Coordinate geometry.

(3)

Analytical Ability/ General Aptitude: (30 Marks) (a) (b) (c) Data sufficiency. Critical reasoning. Analytical writing.

13 I. Analysis of an issue. II. Analysis of an argument

18.

Duration of Admission Test.

The duration of admission test is 100 minutes.

19. Date, Time and Place of Admission Test. The written admission test will be held on 11 October 2013 from 9:30 a.m. at BUP and Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216. 20. Date, Time and Place of Interview. List of eligible candidates for Interview/ Viva-Voce will be displayed at BUP Notice Board as well as in BUP website (www.bup.edu.bd) along with scheduled date and time of interview/ viva voce. All candidates will have to report for the interview to Faculty of Business Studies (FBS). 21. Final Merit and Waiting List. Final top-down merit list along with waiting list will be prepared as per the rules mentioned in paragraph 15 above and will be displayed at BUP Notice Board as well as in BUP website. 22. Medical Checkup. Finally selected civil candidates will need to go for medical checkup in BUP. If the medical authority considers any candidate is unfit for study in BUP due to critical/ contagious/ mental diseases will be declared unsuitable for admission. 23. Rules of Final Admission. After completion of medical checkup, if he/she is found medically fit, candidates can get admitted through BUP admission section by paying necessary admission and other fees. However, following matters are to be kept in mind while taking admission: a. If any candidate fails to complete admission formalities within the prescribed date and time his/ her selection will be considered as cancelled automatically. b. If any student does not attend the class within two weeks of the commencement of class, his/her admission will be cancelled automatically. c. Admission will not be considered after 2 weeks of the commencement of the classes.

14 d. Candidates failing to get admitted within the stipulated time may keep in touch with the admission section with the expression of interest to get admission. In such case, vacancies not filled from waiting list may be offered to them before publishing a new waiting list. 24. Candidate and Guardians Consent. The selected civil candidates and their parents or guardians will be required to render consent certificate regarding terms and conditions of education, discipline, etc before final admission to the university. Tuition and other Fees 25. All civil students and military students (where applicable) will be required to pay tuition and other fees as under (which has been approved in the 4th Financial Meeting of BUP): Payment Schedule
Ser 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Category of Fees/ Charges Application Processing Fee Admission Fee Registration Fee Library Fee Computer Lab and Training Aid Fee Security Money Internship Fee Amount/ Rate (Tk) 750.00 10,000.00 450.00 300.00 600.00 20,000.00 2,000 Remarks Once Once Once
Each Semester Each Semester Once, Refundable

Total Amount in Program (Tk) 750.00 10000.00 450.00 1200.00 2400.00 20000.00 2,000

Once (With the Last Semester)

Each Semester Each Semester Each Semester

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18 19. 20.

Tuition Fee

Medical Fee Sports Fee

Exam Fee/ Course Registration Fee Grade Sheet Fee Student Welfare Fee Education Enhancement Fee Cultural/Magazine Fee Center Fee MT Development Fee Transport Fee Recreation Fee ID Card Fee

1800.00 600.00 600.00 1200.00 375.00 2000.00 600.00 300.00 500.00 2,000 350 2,50 100.00

Per Subject
Each Semester Each Semester Each Semester Each Semester

7200.00 2400.00 2400.00 24000.00 1500.00 8000.00 2400.00 1200.00 4,000 2,000 2,800 2,000 100.00

Each Semester Once Each Semester Each Semester Once

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Grand Total: 96,800.00

Ser 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Additional Fees/Payments (As Required) Subjects Amount (Tk) Re-admission Migration Non Collegiate Provisional / Original Certificate Fee Special Final Exam Fee 5000.00 500.00 3000.00 375.00 4000.00

Notes: During the 1st semester of study Tk. 20,000.00 will be kept as security money and the same will not be refunded until completion of last semester. There will be no forfeiture of security money if a student opts to withdraw before the closing of admission activities allowing another candidate to avail the seat. But the 25% of the security money will be forfeited if a student opts to withdraw within 1st year of study after admission activities and the rest will be refunded on completion of 1st year. However, for withdrawal after 1st year of study, there will be no forfeiture of security money. But all other fees/charges (case to case basis) may be refunded to the student, and in such case the security money will be converted into caution money and the same may be refunded excluding any claim from BUP if any. All fees mentioned in the table will be reviewed as and when necessary by the university authority and the students are required to pay the fees as changed/reviewed fees.

26. Deadline for Submission of Fees/ Dues. All payments are to be completed semester wise and the semester wise payment dates are as follows: Semester Ending June December Date Within 15 days after the class commences Within 15 days after the class commences

27. Fine. A fine of TK 500/- per 15 days will have to be paid for late deposition of fees up to a maximum period of next one month. If a student fails to clear dues within

16 next one month of the stipulated time mentioned above, his/her name will be dropped. The student has to apply to Dean, FBS for re-admission with necessary penalties and fees should he/she desires to continue, within a maximum period of next 15 days. Performance Evaluation System 28. Grading System. Letter grades will be used to evaluate the performance of a student in a course. The performance of students in the Programs will be evaluated as per following Grading System:

Numerical Grade 80% and above 75% to < 80% 70% to < 75% 65% to < 70% 60% to < 65% 55% to < 60% 50% to < 55% 45% to < 50% 40% to < 45% < 40% -----------------------------------------

A+ A AB+ B BC+ C D F I W

Letter Grade (A Plus) (A Regular) (A Minus) (B Plus) (B Regular) (B Minus) (C Plus) (C Regular)

Grade Point 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 0.00 Incomplete Withdrawn

However, the above-mentioned grading system will be reviewed/revised should there be any change in the grading system of the university. 29. Distribution of Marks. The grade in a course will be based on an overall evaluation of a students performance in assignments, examinations, quizzes, term papers, project works, class attendance, and class participation. Suggested distribution of marks in a course will be as under: a. 2 x Mid-term examinations of approximately 1 hour duration : 30%

17 b. c. d. e. each Compulsory Comprehensive Semester Final Examination Quizzes and/ weekly tests Term paper and/ project work Assignments, home works, case studies, presentations, class attendance and participation, etc Total : : : : 40% 10% 10% 10%

: 100%

However, depending on the nature of course minor modifications can be done by respective course teacher, provided it is incorporated in the course outline. 30. Course Conduct and Assessment Procedure. The respective course teacher will carry out and ensure the following: a. At the beginning of the semester, the course teacher will prepare a course outline incorporating the course syllabus, performance evaluation and grading policy (as per the laid down one), list of suggested texts/references, and a tentative schedule of classes/examinations/events. He/she will give a copy of the course outline to each student of the course. He/she will also submit a copy of the course outline to the Faculty Office. b. He/she will conduct 2 (two) classes per week for the Program each of 75 minutes duration and 15 minutes students consultation as per the course outline. c. He/she will take minimum 7 (seven) quizzes/weekly tests during course duration for the Program. d. He/she will assign, either individually or in groups, a term paper/project/research work on any issue pertaining to the course. He/she will also assign a number of individual and group assignments, home works, case studies, presentations, etc as per the course requirements. e. He/She will take 2 Mid Term examinations in a semester preferably in the 7th and 13th week. Retake of Mid Term Examination will not be accepted. However, in case of sickness, hospitalization or other unavoidable situation student will be permitted to appear only when the course teacher and the course coordinator is informed well before the exam commences and immediately applies with all supporting documents. In such case 25% of total weightage assigned against each midterm will be deducted. Relaxation in this case will be at the discretion of Dean, FBS.

18 f. While aggregating/ tabulating total marks in any subject, marks to be rounded up to the advantage of students, i.e. any fraction to be rounded up to the next number. 31. Special Final Examination. Generally taking of Special Final Examination will not be accepted. However, if any student fails to appear scheduled semester final examination for extremely unavoidable and valid reasons, his/her semester final examination may be conducted on case to case basis under the following guidelines: a. He/she should appear in final examination preferably within 45 days from end of scheduled examination. b. Students should apply to Dean FBS with required supporting documents for his/her inability in appearing scheduled semester final examination before commencement of scheduled final examination. On Deans approval the case will be forwarded to the office of Controller of Examination to complete necessary formalities for arranging and completing the special examination. c. Student needs to pay the required fees as per the university policy for appearing special final examination and complete other examination formalities for the course/courses so appeared. d. The highest possible grade/grades for the course(s) appeared will be no higher than B+. e. In the case of course(s) enrolled are pre-requisites for the course(s) offered in the following semester, still student may continue with next semester. Should students fail to obtain a passing grade; it will automatically lead student to withdraw from that/those course(s). f. Students may be allowed to register for these courses in the following semester after having received the grade(s) for the courses appeared.

g.

All other necessary arrangements including question setting, moderations, evaluation, and result publication will be as per existing rules/ system. 32. Examination System. A single examiner system will be followed. All tests, assignments, term papers, and class performance will be evaluated by the course teacher. He/she will make available the scripts, assignments, term papers, etc to the students in the classroom in the following week, except those of final examination. Before the final examination, course teacher is required to submit all scripts, assignments, etc with a

19 compiled up-to-date in-course result summary to the Controller of Examination of BUP. The question for final examination will be set by the course teacher himself/herself, who will submit it to Controller of Examination. The Controller of Examination may moderate the question through Moderation Committee if necessary and then arrange for its printing, safe custody and conducting of final examination. After the examination, course teacher alone will evaluate the scripts and deposit marks to the Controller of Examination. In case of any grievances expressed by any student in writing to Controller of Examination within one week of provisional results, Controller of Examination reserves the right to arrange for re-securitization of the particular students script and publishing of final results. 33. Computation of CGPA. CGPA will be computed after each semester to determine the academic standing of the student in the program. Calculation of CGPA will be done following a 4 step procedure as following: a. Step-1. Grade Points earned in each course will be computed basing on credit hours in that course and the individual grade earned in that course by multiplying both. b. Step 2. All subject grade points (determined at Step 1) will be added to determine the Total Grade Points Earned. c. Step 3. Credits of all courses will be added together to determine the Total Number of Credits. d. Step 4. CGPA will be determined by dividing the results of Step 2 by result of Step 3. 34. Incomplete Grades. For any incomplete course work, a student may be assigned the grade Incomplete (if permitted by Academic Council of BUP), which will be recorded as I with an alternative grade based on the work completed at that point in time. The alternative grade will come into effect if the student fails to complete the course requirement within 4 weeks from the publication of the provisional results. 35. Retaking/ Repeating Courses. Since passing of all courses individually is a degree requirement, a student earning an F grade in any course shall be required to improve the grade by retaking the course offered in the subsequent available semester. A student earning a grade of A- or below may also elect to improve the grade by retaking the course when offered in the subsequent semester. In order to retake a course, the student must apply as such at least 4 (four) weeks before the commencement of the semester. However, a student can not retake any course after graduation. In this case, the student desiring to retake a course shall have to apply to the Dean of Faculty to withhold his/her graduation. The grade earned on the retaken course will be shown in the transcript

20 along with an R symbol depicting Retake. However, the grade earned on such course(s) would be used for computing the final CGPA. A course can be retaken only once. 36. Pre-requisite Course(s). If a course(s) is prerequisite for the course(s) offered in the following semester and should student fails to obtain minimum D Grade, then he/ she can not undertake the course(s) of following semester having prerequisite courses until he/ she passes in the prerequisite course(s). Note: A student must complete the prerequisite course(s) before registering the course(s) requiring prerequisite(s). Course(s) completion of prerequisite course(s) means, he/she must go through the entire curriculum, obtain minimum C grade in in-course (60%) weightage and sit for the final examination. Discipline 37. Strict adherence to discipline is considered to be a core concept of building future business leaders at FBS. a. Civil Students. During the stay at BUP, all students will require to abide by the rules, regulations and code of conducts of the university. All students are forbidden to be the members of or to organize any students organization, club, society etc, other than those set up by the University Authority in order to enhance students physical, intellectual, moral, and ethical development. b. Military Students. military rules and regulations. Students Withdrawal Policy 38. MBA program run by Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) require persistent hard work by the students throughout the program duration. Few students may face difficulties in keeping pace with quality requirements of the programs. University will have no option other than withdrawing unsuccessful students to ensure quality education. 39. Despite the academic standing of a student, he/she may be dismissed from the program on disciplinary ground. A student may also be allowed to withdraw on own accord subject to the approval of Academic Council of BUP. Definitions Military Students will abide by the BUP and

21 40. Few related definitions will help understanding the withdrawal policy in a better way. The definitions are given below: a. Withdrawal. The term Withdrawal will imply a complete discontinuity from the program of the university. b. Temporary Withdrawal. The term Temporary Withdrawal means that the student has been allowed by the Academic Council, BUP to discontinue temporarily. The student, so withdrawn, may re-enter the course as per terms and conditions set by the authority. c. Permanent Withdrawal. The term permanent withdrawal means a permanent, voluntary discontinuity from the program. The implication of permanent withdrawal includes cancellation of admission and expiry of registration. Once a student is permanently withdrawn, he/she will require a readmission and fresh registration to re-enter in the program. d. Expulsion. The term Expulsion means expulsion from the university on disciplinary ground. A student, if expelled, will never be allowed to re-enter the course or similar programs in BUP and be subjected to other terms and conditions as set by the authority while approving the expulsion order. e. Temporary Expulsion. The term Temporary Expulsion means expulsion from an academic program for a certain period on disciplinary ground. A student, if expelled temporarily, may be allowed to re-enter the course/program on expiry of the punishment period and on fulfillment of other terms and conditions (if any) as set by the authority while approving the temporary expulsion order. f. Dismissal. The term dismissal means a permanent, forced withdrawal from the ongoing program. The implication of dismissal includes cancellation of admission and expiry of registration. Once a student is dismissed, he/she will require a readmission and fresh registration to re-participate in the program. 41. Withdrawal on Various Grounds. Students may be withdrawn for poor performance in the program or they may also take temporary withdrawal on their own accord. The details are as follows: a. Withdrawal on Poor Performance. on poor performance are given below: The rules on withdrawal

(1) Students may be withdrawn from the program because of their poor performance. A student must maintain a minimum GPA (for 1st

22 semester) or CGPA of 2.50 in a 4.00 point rating scale in the program. Any student obtaining a GPA (for 1st semester) or CGPA of less than 2.00 at the end of any semester shall be withdrawn from the program. However, when a student fails to maintain a GPA (for 1st semester) or CGPA of 2.50 at the end of a semester, but obtains GPA (for 1st semester) or CGPA 2.00 or more, will be placed on probation. Failure by a student placed on probation to raise the CGPA to 2.50 in the immediate next semester will be relegated to the next lower batch and will remain on probation. Failure by a student placed on 2nd time probation to raise the CGPA to 2.50 (considering only the semester(s) up to the next lower batch) will lead to withdrawal from the program. (2) While on 2nd probation, a student has to undertake all the semester courses where he/she previously obtained C+ (grade point 2.5) or lower grading. Upon clearing the 2nd probation, a student will be withdrawn if he/she subsequently obtains CGPA of less than 2.5. However, a student failing to obtain and maintain a CGPA of 2.5 at the end of the final semester shall be allowed to repeat course(s) of the final semester in which he/she has earned C grade or below. This opportunity should be given only once. Even after repeating the course(s), if a student fails to raise CGPA to 2.5 at the end of final semester, will be withdrawn from the program. b. Withdrawal on Own Accord. (1) Temporary Withdrawal. A student who has already completed some courses and has not performed satisfactorily or for any other personal reasons and exigency may apply for a withdrawal/temporary withdrawal. Academic Council may allow a student to take temporary withdrawal from a course or the program due to sickness or any other reason and exigency. A student must hold minimum CGPA of 2.8 in 4.00 point rating scale for MBA Program at that point of time. Temporary withdrawal from the first semester of the programs is not allowed. The student must apply for such temporary withdrawal within six weeks (for MBA Program) from the beginning of the semester for any reason other than sickness. However, for extreme emergencies including sicknesses, a student may apply for temporary withdrawal any time during the semester. If student applies for temporary withdrawal before half the duration of the semester, 30% of the different semester fees may be returned. Upon re-entry, the student must complete the required courses of the program remaining in force. The student can only be accommodated within the course offered for the regular students. A student however, must complete the program

23 within valid registration period from the date of initial registration after which his/ her registration will be cancelled. (2) Permanent Withdrawal. A student may apply for a permanent withdrawal due to poor academic performance, sickness, or any other reason in any semester. If approved by academic Council, his/her admission and registration will be cancelled. c. Dismissal on Disciplinary Ground. (1) Unfair Means. Adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of a student from the program and expulsion from the university subject to the decision of the BUP disciplinary committee. Following would be considered as unfair means adopted during examinations and other contexts: (a). Communicating with fellow students for obtaining help in the examination. (b). Copying from another students script/paper/report. (c). Copying from desk or palm of a hand or from other incrimination documents. (d). Possession of any incriminating document whether used or not. (2) Influencing Grades. Academic council may dismiss any student for approaching directly or indirectly in any form to influence a teacher for grades. (3) Other Indiscipline Behavior. Academic council may dismiss any student on disciplinary ground if any form of indiscipline or unruly behavior is observed in him/ her which may disrupt the academic environment or program or is considered detrimental to BUPs image. Proctorial Board will process the matter. Dress Code 42. Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) considers that an image of professionalism and leadership is as important within the program as it to the business in which students will eventually work. The following guidelines will assist students to have a better understanding on classroom attire: a. Male Students. The expected classroom attires for male students are appended below:

24 (1) Pressed dark to gray color trouser/pant, long enough to cover socks. (2) Leather belts with small belt buckles. (3) Pressed long-sleeved or short-sleeved light color and sober shirts with collar (in winter long sleeve and in summer long/short sleeve). (4) Dark to gray color business suit/blazers/sweaters (round neck long sleeve, sleeveless) are appropriate in winter. (5) Sober color tie during winter. (6) Sober executive shoe (black and brown/chocolate colors are appropriate). (7) Dark socks. (8) Tucked in shirts. Do not Wear (1) T-Shirts of any kind, Printed shirts, any kind of Fatua /Panjabi. (2) Jeans trouser. (3) Keds/Athletic shoes. (4) White socks. (5) Sandal of any kind. (6) Caps or hats. b. Female Students. The expected classroom attires for female students are appended below: (1) Sober color salwar-kamiz with large enough orna/dopatta. (2) Conservative shoes/sandals. (3) Sweater/Cardigan of sober color/design is appropriate. Do not Wear (1) Sleeveless kamiz and blouses. (2) Casual shoes, sandals, athletic shoes, shoes with pencil hill or similar in nature which makes destructive sound. (3) Tight or indecent clothing. c. Exception. If there is any exception to this dress code mentioned above, necessary permission will be required from appropriate authority. d. Military Students. Services Headquarters policy is to be followed.

N.B.: The university authority reserves the right to cancel/ modify/ change any information given in this prospectus.

25 Annex: A. Admission Application Procedure and Other Instructions. ANNEX-A TO MBA PROSPECTUS

ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Submission Step 1: Depositing Application Processing Fee. Pay application processing fee in any of the following methods: Electronic Money Order by Post Office - Send Taka 750/(Seven hundred fifty only) through e-money order from any post office of Bangladesh. Mention followings in issue form: (a) Beneficiary Name: Registrar (b) Beneficiary Address: BUP, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216. (c) Beneficiary Mobile Number: 1000. After deposition you will get a 16 digit TPIN ID in your mobile phone. Mention this TPIN ID number and deposition date in web application form. Or Cash Deposition Through Trust Bank Ltd. - Deposit (cash) Taka 750/- (Seven hundred fifty only) at any Trust Bank branch to Admission Account, BUP A/C number 0028-0320000242. Mention the trace number and deposition date in web application form. (Please ask the person at bank counter to post/transfer the money immediately and get your trace number) Step 2: Application Submission. Submit your application through internet as follows:

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From BUP website (www.bup.edu.bd) click on Admission 20132014 Go to CURRENT OPENING, Choose your desired program then Click on Read More & Apply Online, then click on Apply Online. Fill in the required information then click on Next Step. Get account activation link in given email address (don't forget to check your Spam box) and click on that. Get login User ID and Password in a confirmation reply in given email address. Log on with that user id and password and fill in all fields and click on Submit button. If you want to submit later, use Save button for temporary save. You can edit continuously until the verification is completed. If you use Save button, before Submission, first click on Edit information button. Check the following information periodically by logging in to your account: a) Verification Status. b) Print Admit Card (You need to carry this printed admit card during admission test). c) Admission Date, Time and Seat Plan. d) Result as per merit position.

Documents Needed Documents to be Carried in the Exam Hall. o Printed admit card

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o Attested photocopy of SSC and HSC certificates for verification purpose, and o Bank/Post office money deposit slip (original) must be deposited. Documents to be carried During Viva-voce. Candidates need to bring the following documents (both original and attested photocopies) during viva-voce, failure of which will be considered as unfit for interview: MBA * 3 Copies of attested passport size coloured photographs (Name and Roll Number written at the back) * SSC/equivalent marks sheet * HSC/equivalent marks sheet * Graduation marks sheet *Masters marks sheet (if any) * Ward certificate (children of freedom fighter, military personnel, tribal and sitting members of BUP governing bodies. * HSC/equivalent registration card/statement of entry (A-level) Or Graduation/ equivalent admit card *In addition to all documents as mentioned above, military candidates need to bring an approved application for higher study from respective formation Headquarters or from appropriate authority.

HELP DESK A help desk will remain functional at BUP campus from Sunday to Thursday except government holidays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MISC INSTRUCTION

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Candidates are required to qualify in the written test. The qualifying percentage is 40%. Final merit list will be prepared based on written admission test (50% weightage), interview/ viva voce (25% weightage) and past examinations (25% weightage). Candidates can get the online application submission related information from Sunday to Thursday except the government holidays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by calling 01769023108 or 01769023016. Incorrect information of the candidate in the Application Form will result into cancellation of admission eligibility of the candidate and money will not be refunded.

The university authority reserves the right to cancel / modify/ change any information /instructions given in this advertisement. Registrar Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Tel: 8000368, Fax: 80004