Comprehensive
The comprehensive is conducted for students who have satisfactorily completed all the courses of the program. The objective of the comprehensive is to test the student’s capability to comprehend the entire program. It consists of a written test of three hours and an oral examination which is conducted by a board consisting of academics and practitioners. The students must take comprehensive to fulfill the requirement of the program.
Thesis/Internship (4 Credits)
The school places great emphasis on the value of research in all professional degree programs. In the last semester of study, the school will offer MBA students a thesis/independent study on his/her chosen topic of interest. However, to write a research-based thesis, a student must pass the comprehensive exam with a passing grade. The thesis should be written under the supervision of an Advisor/Supervisor assigned by the program office and for thesis write-up, school’s guideline must be followed. Non-BBA graduates must go for internship instead of a thesis.
Course information
- 21 Courses
- 63 Credit Hours
- 9 Credit Hours of Practicum
- 6 Semesters Over 2 Years
Academic Guidance & Counseling
- The facilities of counseling and guidance are available to students under the leadership of qualified psychologists.
- This service is provided under the Counseling and Guidance Centre of IUBAT.
- Although this is primarily a counseling service, therapy to a limited extent is provided as and when needed.
Courses for Specializations/Majors
Experience has shown that job preparation and placement are best served when a business student specializes in a concentration/major area. This is true even though the student may later leave the chosen functional area of specialization to move in other directions. One or more of the following concentration areas will be offered depending upon availability of interested students and faculty. However, a student may decide not to choose an area of concentration. S/he may select any three courses from one or more areas to complete course requirements. The specializations/majors are organized as follows:
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- Marketing
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Management Information System (MIS)
- International Business
- Entrepreneurship
MBA With IUBAT Degree
Graduates from degree programs of IUBAT can take advantage of accelerated MBA course curricula in view of their specialized degree from this university. Under this arrangement, a full time student can complete the coursework and practicum in 5 to 6 semesters. A student who registers in 12 credit hours in every semester is a full-time student. Students who elect to register in less than 12 credit hours will naturally take longer time to complete. The program allows participation of working individuals.
MBA Students
The MBA program provides a strong general background in management theory and practice that can be integrated with technical and professional skills. The program meets the needs of a diverse group of students from business, commerce, social science, agriculture, engineering, health, arts, humanities, science and other fields. The College welcomes the students of Bangladesh, South Asian countries and other countries of the world.
Program Fees
IUBAT assesses fees for students on credit hour basis. Fees and refundable library and laboratory deposits in details have been provided in the financial information section of this bulletin.This section also provides information on financing arrangement including merit-scholarships at the point of admission, in-course fee waiver scholarship, different scholarships, on-campus work opportunities, financial assistance in the form of grants, installment payment, deferred payment student loan etc. The standing IUBAT policy to cater to needs of all qualified students who aspire for higher professional education regardless of the income level of his/her family through appropriate educational financing arrangement under the concept Knowledge Based Area Development: A Step Towards Community Self-Reliance applies to MBA program.The Financial Information section also contains information on tuition fees for international students and special fees for students from SAARC countries and Least Developed Countries (LDC) of Asia and Africa.
| IUBAT (BBA) | Non IUBAT (BBA) | Non BBA (IUBAT) | Non BBA (NON IUBAT) |
| 1,14,360 | 1,24,360 | 1,61,980 | 1,76,980 |
Duration of Study
The minimum requirement for MBA degree is 63 credit hours plus such courses as may be prescribed on the basis of individual competency and requires 2 years to complete for a student who takes full load. There are three semesters in a calendar year and each semester is of 16 weeks duration. MBA classes are held on Friday and Saturday (6.oo pm – 9.25 pm).
Requirements for Graduation
The MBA degree will be conferred only to the student who has fully complied with the graduation requirements and has applied for it. The requirements are that the student has:
- Completed all the prescribed course requirements with a minimum of 40 credit hours.
- Earned at least C (plain) grade in each of the core, elective and departmental courses.
- Earned at least passing grade (D) in each of the remaining courses.
- Earned at least C+ grade in ELP 02 Intermediate English.
- Fulfilled the English language requirement through English Language Competency Test (ELCT)
- Earned a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5
- Completed the practicum with at least a passing grade
- Earned at least a passing grade in the comprehensive examination
- Satisfactory behavior and discipline.
- Library and financial clearance from the college and the university.
Category of Courses
The overall design of the MBA program consists of seven foundation courses, nine core courses, three concentration courses and one thesis/internship.
Foundation Courses
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | BUS 500 | Business Communication | None | 3 |
| 2 | ACC 500 | Principles of Accounting | None | 3 |
| 3 | MAT 547 | Business Mathematics | None | 3 |
| 4 | ECO 500 | Principles of Economics | None | 3 |
| 5 | CSC 503 | Fundamentals of Computers and Applications | None | 3 |
| 6. | MKT 500 | Principles of Marketing | None | 3 |
| 7. | MGT 500 | Principles of Management | None | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |||
*A maximum of 21 credits can be considered as waiver on foundation courses for non-business graduates, on the basis of competency (who earned minimum ‘B’ grade in his/her previous bachelor/master’s degrees). Foundation courses can be offered for those who are interested in doing classes with the BBA courses during the week days as well.
Core Courses
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | ECO 505 | Managerial Economics | ECO 500 | 3 |
| 2 | ACC 504 | Managerial Accounting | ACC 500 | 3 |
| 3 | FIN 501 | Managerial Finance | None | 3 |
| 4 | BUS 503 | Business Research Methodology | None | 3 |
| 5 | HRM 502 | Human Resource Management | None | 3 |
| 6 | SCM 501 | Operations Management | None | 3 |
| 7 | MKT 501 | Marketing Management | MKT 500 | 3 |
| 8 | MGT 504 | Strategic Management | MGT 500 | 3 |
| 9 | STA 540 | Business Statistics | None | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |||
Overall Design Of The MBA Program
The overall design of the MBA program consists of three preparatory courses, five foundation courses, twelve core courses, three concentration/elective courses and one practicum course. Titles of the courses are mentioned below and numbering of the courses is shown in the section entitled Course Offerings. Descriptions of courses have been provided in a later section.
Preparatory Courses
- 1. Advanced English Composition
- 2. Educational Planning
- 3. Career Planning and Development
Those students having difficulty in following the Advanced English Composition course, may be required to build up competence in English through undergoing 1 or 2 additional preparatory course(s) in English. Since communication ability in English is a graduation requirement, participants may be required to undergo additional course work in English to overcome any deficiency.
Foundation Courses
- Business Communication
- Financial Accounting
- Applied calculus
- Micro-Economics
- Computer Fundamentals
Foundation course(s) are available for exemption on the basis of competency.
The Required Core
The core courses are as follows:
- Human and Organizational Behavior
- Managerial Accounting
- Database Management Systems
- Business Condition Analysis
- Managerial Finance
- Business, Government and Society
- Quantitative Business Analysis & Research
- Management of Organizations
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Production-Operations Management
- Strategic Management
Departmental Majors
The overall design of the MBA program consists of three preparatory courses, five foundation courses, twelve core courses, three concentration/elective courses and one practicum course. Titles of the courses are mentioned below and numbering of the courses is shown in the section entitled Course Offerings. Descriptions of courses have been provided in a later section.
Areas of Major Concentration
Experience has shown that job preparation and placement are best served when a business student specializes in a major area. This is true even though the student may later leave the chosen functional area of specialization to move in other directions. One or more of the following concentration areas will be offered depending upon availability of interested students and faculty. However, a student may decide not to choose an area of concentration. S/he may select any three courses from one or more areas to complete course requirements. The majors are organized into departments as follows:
Department of Marketing
Majors/Specializations:
(1) Marketing
The marketing major concentration concerns with the means by which business firms and nonprofit institutions facilitate exchange with consumers or client groups. Strategic and tactical issues in the areas of promotion, pricing, product policy, sales management, and physical distribution are emphasized. The marketing concentration is particularly well suited for those interested in the areas of sales, advertising, marketing research, product management, retailing, and public relations. For a major in marketing, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | MKT 502 | Marketing Research | MKT 501 | 3 |
| 2 | MKT 506 | Integrated Marketing Communication | MKT 501 | 3 |
| 3 | MKT 505 | Global Marketing | MKT 501 | 3 |
| 4 | MKT 507 | Brand Management | MKT 501 | 3 |
| 5 | MKT 508 | Service Marketing | MKT 501 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
(2) International Business
The business degree with international business major gains international perspective by studying global challenges companies facing, international trade and global economics. International Business major helps develop management skills in leadership, strategic thinking, communications, problem solving and decision making. For a major in international business, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| Course Code | Name of the Course | Credit Hours |
| INB 502 | International Business Operations | 3 |
| INB 503 | International Marketing | 3 |
| INB 504 | Negotiation and Diplomacy | 3 |
| INB 505 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| INB 506 | International Banking | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Department of Finance
Specialization: Finance
The finance function is present in all organizations. The finance function in an organization involves raising and allocating fund, cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting, investment decision making, and administering finance and credit policies. The functions in banks and financial institutions involve deposit, advance, lending, remittance, and foreign exchange transactions. The job opportunities and career development for BBA with finance and banking major is wide. For a major in finance, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | FIN 502 | Banking and Financial Institutions | FIN 501 | 3 |
| 2 | FIN 505 | Investment and Portfolio Analysis | FIN 501 | 3 |
| 3 | FIN 506 | Corporate Finance | FIN 501 | 3 |
| 4 | FIN 507 | Financial Technology | FIN 501 | 3 |
| 5 | FIN 508 | Financial Derivatives | FIN 501 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
Department of Accounting
Specialization: Accounting
With the emergence of very complex and sophisticated accounting management systems, methods, tools and procedures, a graduate, aiming for an accounting job or entrepreneurial activity, is needed to develop an in-depth understanding of the use of contemporary tools and techniques of accounting. The major in Accounting of BBA program at IUBAT is designed to provide this required skill set for its graduates. For a major in accounting, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | ACC 502 | Auditing and Assurance | ACC 501 | 3 |
| 2 | ACC 503 | Financial Statement Analysis | ACC 501 | 3 |
| 3 | ACC 507 | Accounting Information Systems | ACC 501 | 3 |
| 4 | ACC 505 | Corporate Tax Planning & Management | ACC 501 | 3 |
| 5 | ACC 506 | Advanced Financial Accounting | ACC 501 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
Department of Management
Specializations: (1) Management
The major in management aims at improving student’s planning, organizing, controlling, leadership and integrative skills. Major in management provides opportunities for rapid advancement in professional management careers in organizations. This major is also suitable for students who want to set up and/or operate their own business. For a major in management, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | MGT 502 | Organization Theory & Design | MGT 500 | 3 |
| 2 | MGT 503 | Advance Strategic Management | MGT 500 | 3 |
| 3 | MGT 507 | Leadership and Change Management | MGT 500 | 3 |
| 4 | MGT 505 | Business Ethics & Public Affairs | MGT 500 | 3 |
| 5 | MGT 506 | Management Science | MGT 500 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
(2) Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship validates business skills and helps get funding for business idea that supplements credibility. It also helps graduate develop business plans and come up with a start-up capital. A graduate with entrepreneurship major realizes big differences between a business degree and entrepreneurship degree just like the differences between a manager and owner of a business by buying an entrepreneur. For a major in entrepreneurship, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| Course Code | Name of the Course | Credit Hours | ||
| ENT 502 | Mobile Apps Development Entrepreneurs | 3 | ||
| ENT 503 | Rural Entrepreneurship | 3 | ||
| ENT 504 | Project Appraisal & Management | 3 | ||
| ENT 505 | Entrepreneurial E-Business | 3 | ||
| ENT 506 | Marketing for Entrepreneurship | 3 | ||
| Total | 9 | |||
Department of Human Resource Management
Specialization: Human Resource Management
The human resource is the single most important factor for productivity, survival, and growth of an organization. The human resource management involves procuring, training, utilizing, and maintaining qualified human resources for organization. Human resource managers are required in all kinds of organizations. For a major in human resource management, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | HRM 503 | Strategic Human Resource Management | HRM 501 | 3 |
| 2 | HRM 506 | Human Resource Planning | HRM 501 | 3 |
| 3 | HRM 505 | Industrial Relations | HRM 501 | 3 |
| 4 | HRM 507 | Leadership and Change management | HRM 501 | 3 |
| 5 | HRM 508 | Labor Markets & Public Policy | HRM 501 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
Department of Supply Chain Management
Specialization: Supply Chain Management
The production-operations management is primarily concerned with transformation of physical resources into useful output with the aid of human being and machines. It is required in order to design, construct and operate the transformation process. Operations management activities are manufacturing, construction, data processing, and so on. A bachelor’s degree with a major in this area has a wide scope for work. For a major in Supply Chain Management (SCM), students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | SCM 503 | Production-Operations Strategy | SCM 501 | 3 |
| 2 | SCM 601 | Strategy, Technology and Mgt. of Innovation | SCM 501 | 3 |
| 3 | SCM 504 | Operations Research | SCM 501 | 3 |
| 4 | SCM 505 | Total Quality Management | SCM 501 | 3 |
| 5 | SCM 506 | Inventory and Logistics Management | SCM 501 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
Department of Management Information System (MIS)
Specialization: Management Information System
The MIS Degree’s primary objectives are to produce graduates that are capable of: Utilizing necessary skills to successfully manage systems development projects. Effectively using and administrating Information Systems in different business settings. Acquiring and applying analytical skills which will enable them to visualize a complex business problem and make informed decisions based on available information and technology resources. Applying problem solving skills which will allow them to model information systems solutions for business problems. Having a deep understanding of the business and professional responsibilities related to the use of information systems in organizations. For a major in management information system, students shall take following any three courses from the list of such courses:
| SN | Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Per Course |
| 1 | MIS 502 | Systems Analysis and Design | CSC 503 | 3 |
| 2 | MIS503 | Data Communication and Computer Network | CSC 503 | 3 |
| 3 | MIS 504 | Management Information and Control System | CSC 503 | 3 |
| 4 | MIS 505 | Business Intelligence and Decision Support System | CSC 503 | 3 |
| 5 | MIS 506 | Business Programming Language | CSC 503 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |||
Course Offerings
1st Semester (Foundation)
| SL
NO |
Course Code | Course | Program | Over all Credits |
| 1 | MKT 500 | Principles of Marketing | MBA | 3 |
| 2 | MGT 500 | Principles of Management | MBA | 3 |
| 3 | CSC 503 | Fundamentals of Computers & Applications | MBA | 3 |
| 4 | STA 540 | Biasness Statistics | MBA | 3 |
| 5 | BUS 500 | Business Communication | MBA | 3 |
| 6 | ACC 500 | Principles of Accounting | MBA | 3 |
| Total 18 | ||||
2nd Semester (Foundation & MBA)
| SL
NO |
Course Code | Courses | Program | Credits |
| 1 | MAT 547 | Business Mathematics | MBA | 3 |
| 2 | ECO 500 | Principles of Economics | MBA | 3 |
| 3 | BUS 503 | Business Research Methodology | MBA | 3 |
| 4 | HRM 502 | Human Resource Management | MBA | 3 |
| 5 | MKT 501 | Marketing Management | MBA | 3 |
| 6 | ECO 505 | Managerial Economics | MBA | 3 |
| Total 18 | ||||
3rd Semester (MBA)
| SL
NO |
Course Code | Courses | Program | Credits |
| 1 | SCM 501 | Operations Management | MBA | 3 |
| 2 | FIN 501 | Managerial Finance | MBA | 3 |
| 3 | ACC 504 | Managerial Accounting | MBA | 3 |
| 4 | MGT 504 | Strategic Management | MBA | 3 |
| 5 | Concentration | Major 1 | MBA | 3 |
| 6 | Concentration | Major 2 | MBA | 3 |
| 7 | Concentration | Major 3 | MBA | 3 |
| Total 21 | ||||
4th Semester (MBA)
| SL
NO |
Course Code | Courses | Program | Credits |
| 1 | BUS 601/600 | Thesis/Internship | MBA | 4 |
| Total 4 | ||||
Explanation
Minimum credit hours requirement for the degree has been set at 61 (For non-BBA graduates) plus ENG 101 Basic English Composition and/or ENG 203 Advance English Composition as non-credits may be prescribed on the basis of review of individual backgrounds.

