Executive MBA Program
Background of Executive Master of Business Administration
In view of the growing demand for business graduates, there is a need for creating more opportunities for higher studies in business for the existing executives as well as for the potential entrants. The Department of Management Information Systems has created such opportunities by offering a new business graduate program leading to a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) titled “The Executive MBA Program”. Considering the need to train skilled and qualified managers for the various business houses and nonprofit organizations of the country, the Academic Council of the University of Dhaka in its meeting on the 2nd May 1999, accepted the proposal (Vide Resolution # 102) for starting an MBA (Evening) Program by the Faculty of Business Studies. The university has revised the program to a decision of March 27, 2022, and renamed it Executive Master of Business Administration.
The Rules and Regulations
The Executive MBA Program shall be guided by the relevant provisions as laid down in Syndicate Resolution 55 dated March 27, 2022. Additionally, this document shall delineate the provision specific to the Executive MBA in MIS Program. The program-specific provisions are grouped under the following heads:
(I) Title of the Program and that of the Degree: The title of the program is "Executive MBA Program in MIS" and the degree awarded to the students after completing all the requirements of the program is Executive MBA in MIS.
(II) Degree Requirements: This “Executive MBA in MIS” program is a 48-credit-hour program, including a project paper/internship program. Every student must complete an internship program of three months/project paper weighing 3 credit hours. Therefore, in total, the students are required to complete 48 credit hours to be eligible for the degree of “Executive MBA in MIS”.
(III) Admission Session: There are two sessions for a student’s admission in a year. These sessions will be January to June and July to December.
(IV) Admission Requirements: The minimum requirement for admission to the Executive MBA program is a bachelor's degree. The minimum GPA/CGPA should be 2.5 or equivalent in applicable cases. Applicants securing 3rd class or scoring CGPA/GPA below 2.5 in any examination are not eligible to apply. Applicants with job experience are given preference.
(V) Admission Process: Students are selected for admission based on their merit position in a qualifying exam conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka.
(VI) Duration of the Program and Semester: It is generally expected that a student should be able to complete the Executive MBA program within 2 years. However, a student must complete the degree within 5 years. English calendar year will be the academic year for this program and the year will be divided into two semesters as stated below. January to June (6 Months) and July to December (6 Months).
(VII) Attendance Requirements: A minimum of 75% attendance is needed to appear at the final examination. Students having an attendance of 60-74% may appear in the examination provided that she/he pays a fine of Tk. 5000 for each course. Students having an attendance of less than 60% will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
(VIII) Grading System: The Uniform Grading System, as operational in the MBA program (regular) of this department is applied for the Executive MBA program.
(IX) Evaluation Criteria:
| Class Participation, Quiz | 10 |
| In-course / Mid-term Exams (Two, 15 marks each) | 30 |
| Term Paper / Case Analysis and Report | 10 |
| Presentation | 10 |
| Final Examination | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
(X) Waiver: Students may apply for waiver (prerequisites) and may be entitled to a maximum exemption of 4 courses. Students by notification are advised to seek for waiver usually at the beginning of their 1st semester. A student can apply for a waiver only when he/she has at least a "B+" grade in courses that he/she has competed in an undergraduate or post-graduate course from a recognized university/institution. However, the Executive MBA Program Committee reserves the right of granting the waiver.
(XI)) Award of Degrees: The University of Dhaka awards degrees on the basis of the recommendation of the Departmental Academic Committee. Students who obtained an ‘F’ / ‘I’ grade in any course will not be eligible for the award of the degree. Students completing the required courses with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 will be eligible for the degree.
(XII) Transcript, Certificate, and Signatory: In every situation, a specific formatted certificate approved by the University shall be applicable. The transcript/certificate of Executive MBA in MIS will be signed by the University of Dhaka as like the Regular program. All fees for transcripts and certificates will be charged at the same rate as regular students.
(XIII) Course Structure: The Courses of the Executive MBA Program at the Department of MIS have been structured into 3 categories:
|
Sl. |
Course Category |
Courses To Be Taken |
Credit Hours |
|
A |
Prerequisite |
6 |
3 credit hrs. for each subject
15 × 03 = 45 |
|
B |
Core |
5 |
|
|
C |
Elective |
4 |
|
|
D |
Internship / Project / Thesis |
1 |
03 |
|
Total |
16 |
48 |
|