About IBA

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, is the pioneer of business education in Bangladesh. It is
also the leading business school in the country. Commitment to the highest educational standards distinguishes IBA among the
educational institutes in Bangladesh. This reputation has been achieved through a tradition of excellence and dedication to quality
education and research. IBA graduates are highly sought after by the industry and IBA is proud of its students who have made
outstanding contributions to various fields, both at home and abroad.
IBA was founded in 1966 in collaboration with Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, under a Ford Foundation Financial
Assistance Program with the objective of providing professional training to create future business leaders. The founder-director
of IBA is Professor M. Shafiullah.
IBA began its journey by launching its flagship MBA program. In 1970s, the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs were introduced. In
response to the growing demand for business education at the undergraduate level, the BBA program was started in 1993. In
2007, the Executive MBA program has been launched to meet the huge demand for quality education among executives.
In a proud history spanning more than four decades, the teachers and students of IBA have partnered together to achieve a level
of excellence still unmatched in Bangladesh. A variety of factors have contributed to its success, some of which are:

 A rigorous admission selection process which ensures superior quality of students

 A unique curriculum designed in line with North American business schools tailored to meet
the requirements of the local market.
 Effective teaching methods where a blend of experimental and experiential learning is pursued
 A highly trained and experienced faculty who bring into the classroom their vast knowledge
and experience
 A learning approach where student participation is encouraged and practiced, and
 A supportive culture and facilities for learning and research
 Degree Requirements
  
 The EMBA degree requirement is:
 a)Completion of 15 courses (15 x 3 = 45 credit hours)
 b)Passing of the comprehensive examination with minimum 60% marks
 c)Passing of all courses individually and maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50
 Class Attendance
  
 A student must attend all the classes of each enrolled course during a semester.
Only three absences (per course per semester) may be excused. A student may be
given a reduced grade or an "F" grade or dismissed from the program for unexcused
absences. However, any proposal for dismissal of students for unexcused absences
shall be reviewed and considered by the Academic Committee of IBA for final
decision.
 Course Load
  
 A student should enroll for 3 courses each semester. Each year will comprise of 3
semesters and each semester will be of 14 weeks duration. Thus a student may
complete the program within 5 semesters.
 All the courses are not offered every semester. Core courses normally require a
minimum of 15 students. Major courses may require a minimum of 6 students.
  
 Grading System
  
 Letter grades are used to evaluate the course performance and other works of a
student in a course. A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, and D are considered passing
grades. (F) is the failing grade. The numerical equivalence of the grades as used by
the Institute in calculating CGPA is as follows:
  
Letter Grades Grade Point
A 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00
C- 1.50
D 1.00
F 0.00

 Incomplete grade
  
 For incomplete course work, a student may be assigned the grades of 'Incomplete',
which will be recorded as 'I' with an alternative grade based on the work completed
up to that point in time. The alternative grade will come into effect if the student fails
to complete the course requirement. A student will be allowed to complete an
incomplete course within four weeks from the date of publication of the results. A
student who fails to complete the course work will automatically get the alternative
grade earned by him. In case no alternative grade is given then the 'I' will be
replaced by an 'F' grade after four weeks.
 Repeating a Course
  
 A course may be taken only once for a grade, except when a student receives a
failing grade which is recorded as 'F'. Since passing of all courses individually is a
degree requirement, the student must retake a failing course when offered, and
must successfully complete the course. The grade earned on the retake will be
shown in the transcript along with 'F' grade earned in the first time the course was
taken. But the grade earned on the course(s) repeated will be substituted for 'F' in
computing the CGPA. A course may be retaken only once.
  
 Academic Standing of a Student
  
 A student to remain in good standing must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50. The
GPA or CGPA will be calculated on the basis of the number of courses completed,
including the course(s) in which the student has received an "F" grade, until he/she
repeats the course and the "F" grade is substituted by a passing grade.
 Probation and Dismissal
  
 If a student fails to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the end of a semester, but
obtains 2.00 or more, he/she will be placed on probation. A student obtaining a
CGPA of less than 2.00 shall be dismissed from the program. If a student on
probation fails to raise his/her CGPA to 2.50 in the following semester he/she will be
dismissed from the program.
 Withdrawal from the Semester
  
 Withdrawal from a course may be allowed to a student with good standing during a
semester but within four weeks from the beginning of a semester. A student with
good standing only will be allowed to apply for withdrawal from the program. Those
who have incomplete grades will not be permitted to take withdrawal. The academic
 committee may allow withdrawal on other occasions but a student must complete
the program within a period of 8 academic years from the date of initial registration.
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.
 Comprehensive Examination
  
 The Comprehensive examination evaluates the academic competence of the students
in the chosen area of concentration. A student must obtain at least 60% marks in
this examination to become eligible for the EMBA degree. The grade earned in the
comprehensive examination is recorded in the grade sheet of the student but not
considered in calculating the CGPA.
  
 The comprehensive examination is usually taken two weeks before the end of the
final semester in which the student is to complete the fifteenth course. Failure in the
comprehensive examination calls for a retake, which is allowed only once, unless
otherwise decided by the Academic Committee. Such retake will be held in the
semester following the graduation of the batch to which the student belongs.
  
 Grievance Procedure Regarding Grades
  
 If a student is aggrieved by the evaluation and grading of academic work by his/her
teacher, s/he may file a grievance application as per approved procedure of the IBA.
 Unfair Means
  
 The following would be considered as unfair means adopted during examinations and
other contexts:
 a) Communicating with fellow students for obtaining help
 b) Copying from another student's script/report/paper
 c) Copying from desk, or palm of a hand, or from other documents
 d) Possession of any incriminating document whether used or not
 e)Any approach, direct or indirect, to influence the teacher for a grade, and
 f) Unruly behavior, which disrupts the academic program.
  
 If a student is found to be adopting unfair means by the course teacher, he/she may
be given an 'F' grade at the discretion of the teacher for part of the course or in its
entirety.
  
 Adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of a student from the
program and expulsion of the student from the Institute and as such from
the University.
 General Requirements
  
 The admission policy provides a framework for the selection of students to the Executive
MBA program on a competitive basis of past academic records, and performances in the
admission test (or GMAT) plus an interview. Admission into the program is held three
times each year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
  
 The Executive MBA or EMBA is designed for people with work experience. Minimum 3
years of work experience in any field after completion of undergraduate degree in any
discipline is required.
 Applicant Eligibility
 Job Experience
  
 Minimum 3 years professional work experience.
 Academic Qualifications
  
 Minimum 2 years Bachelors Degree (any discipline) or equivalent Professional
Certification.
 At least a 2nd Class or CGPA of 2.5 (4.0 basis) in the Bachelors Program.
  
 For all certificates, equivalence will be determined by the Institute.
 Admission Test
  
 Applicants will be required to sit for an admission test, which is administered by IBA in
Dhaka. The Admission Test will evaluate the applicant's aptitude in the following two
areas:
  
 a) Language and Communication
  
 b) Analytical ability
  
 To qualify in the Admission Test an applicant must obtain minimum qualifying marks
in each area.
  
 The application may be downloaded from the IBA website (www.iba-du.edu) and
printed out on separate pages, or collected FREE from the IBA Executive MBA
Program Office. The form may also be obtained by mail from the Program Office by
sending a self -addressed envelope (10"x8") with a postage stamp of Tk.50.00.
  
 The filled-in application form along with a Bank Draft / Pay Order for Tk.1500, payable
to "Executive MBA, IBA", should be submitted to the Executive MBA Program Office
between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
  
 Further information may be obtained from EMBA Program Office, IBA, University of
Dhaka, Dhaka-1000.
 Exemption for GMAT
  
 Applicants with foreign degrees, who have a score of at least 550 in GMAT with
minimum 45 percentile in verbal and 50 percentile in quantitative may be
exempted from taking the written admission exam. However, they will be required
to appear at the interview.
 Interview
  
 Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of their performance in the
Admission Test.
 Final Selection and Registration
  
 The final selection of a candidate is made on a weighted score of the Admission Test (or
GMAT, if applicable) and the interview. Applicants, finally accepted for the program,
should obtain the prescribed form for admission to the University from the EMBA
Program Office of the Institute and submit the completed form along with 4 passport-size
and 1 stamp-size photographs plus other required documents to IBA within the scheduled
time. Candidates who have completed the above formalities must then pay the requisite
fees as determined by the IBA. Enrolment in the EMBA program is conditional upon
completion of all admission formalities including payment of all fees. Selected students
with Bachelor Degree from other universities shall be required to submit Migration
Certificate, as applicable.
  
 Candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned requirements for admission to the University
will be enrolled and registered in classes at the Institute. No student shall be eligible for
enrolment in the Institute or be permitted to attend any class unless s/he has completed
the above-mentioned admission procedures and has paid all the fees.
 Foreign Applicants
  
 International student may apply for admission provided the individual fulfils the
admission requirements as laid down for the local students. However, the requirement of
personal interview may be waived and in that case evaluation of students will be done on
the bases of written records, academic references, writing assignments and online
interview.
  
 The University of Dhaka prescribed fee for a foreign student is US$ 2000 per year.
However, student from SAARC countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and
Sri Lanka) will be charged an annual fee of US$ 1000 or equivalent Bangladeshi Taka.

 The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program


The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a professional graduate
program to develop skills and judgement in an individual for effective management.
The emphasis is on the developing a student's ability to evaluate business and
organizational situations so as to enable him to make informed and creative
judgement about policy and operations. Central to this approach is the development
of creativity and judgement in students, so essential to every manager regardless of
functional area or level within an organization. A unique educational approach is used
to groom the graduates who enter the university from diversified academic
backgrounds. We initiate an active learning process so that the potential business
executives can work in their specialized areas armed with the necessary tools of
conceptual, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Within the two years of grueling
work of absorbing theoretical knowledge and consequently applying these in a
practical orientation within the classroom, the graduates are fully equipped to work-
 effectively and efficiently-under any business situation with different people and
different responsibilities.

 The MBA program begins with a sequence of fundamental management courses, and
is followed by a range of elective courses, which provide opportunities for focusing in
particular disciplinary areas. This is given in two separate modes, full-time in the day
and part -time in the evening. Full-time students normally complete the course work,
followed by an internship program, in a maximum of six successive semesters. Part-
time students complete the course, followed by an internship, in an average of
eleven regular semesters.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The admission policy provides a framework for the selection of students to the MBA
program on a competitive basis of past academic records, and performances in the
admission test (or GMAT for Foreign Nationals) plus an interview.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must have at least a Bachelor degree in any field of study. The minimum
qualifying point is seven for all applicants. The point determination is laid out in the tables
below:

Table A: SSC, HSC or their equivalents

SSC HSC O Level A Level Qualifying

GPA/Div GPA/Div GPA* GPA* Points
>=4.0/1st >=4.0/1st >=3.0 >= 2.5 3
>=3.0/2nd >=3.0/2nd >=2.5 >=2.0 2
>=1.0/3rd >=1.0/3rd >=1.0 >=1.0 1

*   Applicants who have taken the O Level examination must have passed at least five
subjects (including mathematics), with a minimum of grade D in each of these subjects.

*   Applicants who have taken the A Level examination must have passed at least two
subjects, with a minimum of grade D in each of these 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.

Table B: Bachelors and Masters Program

Certificate/Degree Class/ Division

1st 2nd 3rd
Bachelor Degree (Pass) 4 3 2
Bachelor Degree (Hons.), Bachelor of
5 4 2
Engineering, Medicine, or Agriculture
Master Degree 1 1 1

Table C: Four-year Bachelor Program (4.0 point scale)

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

Points 5 4 3

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

Foreign Nationals with a score of 550 or more in GMAT (with minimum 30 percentile in
verbal and 50 percentile in quantitative) may be exempted from the Written Test. However,
they will be required to appear for an interview.

ADMISSION TEST

 
Applicants will be required to sit for an admission test which is administered by IBA in
Dhaka. The Admission Test will evaluate the applicant's aptitude in the following three
areas:

 English Language and Communication

 Mathematics
 Analytical ability

To qualify in the Admission Test an applicant must obtain minimum qualifying marks in each
area.

INTERVIEW

Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of their performance in the Admission
Test.

FINAL SELECTION AND REGISTRATION

The final selection of a candidate is made on a weighted score of the Admission Test (or
GMAT, if applicable) and the interview. Applicants, finally accepted for the program, should
obtain the prescribed form for admission to the University from the MBA Program Office of
the Institute and submit the completed form along with 4 passport-size and 1 stamp-size
photographs plus other required documents to IBA within the scheduled time. Candidates
who have completed the above formalities must then pay the requisite fees as determined
by the IBA. Enrolment in the MBA program is conditional upon completion of all admission
formalities including payment of all fees. Selected students with Bachelor Degree from other
universities may be required to submit Migration Certificate.

Candidates who fulfil the above-mentioned requirements for admission to the University will
be enrolled and registered in classes at the Institute. No student shall be eligible for
enrolment in the Institute or be permitted to attend any class unless he/she has completed
the above-mentioned admission procedures and has paid all the fees.

Degree Requirements
The MBA degree requirement is:

a. Completion of 20 courses (60 credit hours)

b. Passing of the comprehensive examination with a minimum grade of C
c. Passing of all courses individually and maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50
d. Completion of the Internship Program with a minimum grade of C.

Class Attendance
A student must attend all the classes of each enrolled course during a semester. Only three
absences, per course, per semester may be excused. A student may be given a reduced or
a "F" grade or dismissed from the program for unexcused absences. However, any proposal
for dismissal of students for unexcused absences shall be reviewed and considered by the
Academic Committee of the IBA for a final decision.

Course Load

Full time students

A full-time student should enroll for 5 courses in the first semester. Maintaining the full-time
status requires students to take a minimum of 4 courses. However, from the second
semester onwards, a full-time student may change status to part-time when he / she will be
required to take a minimum of 2, but not more than, 3 courses.

Part-time students
A part-time student�should enroll for�3 courses in�first semester. From the second
semester onwards, a part-time student may take a minimum of 2 courses per semester.
He / she may also change status from part-time to full-time. In this case, he /she will have
to fulfill the course load as a full time student.

Change of such status will be allowed only if the student has good standing in terms of
CGPA. Written approval of the MBA Program Office is required for such a change.

Course Offerings
All the courses are not offered every semester. Core courses normally require a minimum of
15 students. Major courses may require a minimum of 6 students.

Grading System
Letter grades are used to evaluate the course performance and other works of a student in
a course of which A, B+, B, C+, C, D+ and D are considered passing grades. 'F' is the failing
grade. The numerical equivalence of the grades as used by the Institute in calculating CGPA
are as follows:

Letter Grades Grade Point

A 4.00
B+ 3.50
B 3.00
C+ 2.50
C 2.00
D+ 1.50
D 1.00
 F 0.00

Incomplete grade
For incomplete course work a student may be assigned the grades of 'Incomplete', 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. A student will be allowed to complete an incomplete course within four
weeks from the date of publication of the results. A student who fails to complete the course
work will automatically get the alternative grade earned by him.

Repeating a Course
A course may be taken only once for a grade, except when a student receives a failing
grade which is recorded as 'F'. Since passing of all courses individually is a degree
requirement, the student must retake a failing course when offered, and must successfully
complete the course. The grade earned on the retake will be shown in the transcript along
with 'F' grade earned in the first time the course was taken. But the grade earned on the
course(s) repeated will be substituted for 'F' in computing the CGPA. A course can be
retaken only once.

Academic Standing of a Student

A student to remain in good standing must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50. The GPA or
CGPA will be calculated on the basis of the number of courses completed, including the
course(s) in which the student receives a "F" grade, until he or she repeats the course and
the "F" grade is substituted by a passing grade.

Probation and Dismissal

If a student fails to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the end of a semester, but obtains
2.00 or more, she/he will be placed on probation. A student obtaining a CGPA of less than
2.00 shall be dismissed from the program. If a student on probation fails to raise her/his
CGPA to 2.50 in the following semester she/he will be dismissed from the program. A
student who fails to maintain a CGPA of 2.50 at the end of the final semester she/he may be
allowed to repeat the courses of her/his last semester in which she/he has earned grade "C"
or lower. A student shall be allowed to repeat a course only once. If after repeating the
courses, a student fails to raise her/his CGPA to 2.50, she/he will be dismissed from the
program.

Withdrawal
Withdrawal from a course may be allowed to a student with good standing during a
semester but within six weeks from the beginning of a semester. A student with good
standing only will be allowed to apply for withdrawal from the program. Those who have
incomplete grades will not be permitted withdrawal. The academic committee may allow
withdrawal on other occasions but a student must complete the program within a period of
8 academic years from the date of initial registration. 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.

Comprehensive Examination
The Comprehensive examination evaluates the academic competence of the students in the
chosen area of concentration. A student must obtain at least a passing grade ('C') in this
examination to become eligible for the MBA degree. The grade earned in comprehensive
examination is recorded in the grade sheet of the student but not included in the CGPA.
The comprehensive examination is usually taken two week before the end of the semester
in which the student is to complete the twentieth course. Failure in the comprehensive
examination calls for a retake, which is allowed only once, unless otherwise decided by the
Academic Committee. Such retake will be held in the semester following the graduation of
the batch to which the student belongs.

Internship Program
The internship is part of the MBA degree requirement. A student must complete other
degree requirements before placement in the internship program. The internship constitutes
a practicum for a student and is a preparatory step towards a career. The primary goal of
internship is to provide an on-the-job exposure to the student and an opportunity for
translation of theoretical concepts to real life situation. Internships are held in public/private
sectors, research institutions and developmental agencies. The program covers a semester
equivalent of 16 weeks with 12 weeks of organizational attachment and 4 weeks of report
finalization. The internship program is usually organized to match the area of concentration
of a student and is supervised by a faculty.

In all cases a student is required to prepare an internship report within the time prescribed.
The internship report of a student will be graded as per normal grading system of IBA. The
passing grade in the internship is 'C'. Failure to obtain a passing grade will call for redoing
the internship program and is allowed only once. The grade earned on the internship report
is recorded in the grade sheet of the student but excluded from the CGPA calculation.

General Requirements
�

The admission policy provides a framework for the selection of students to the Executive
MBA program on a competitive basis of past academic records, and performances in the
admission test (or GMAT) plus an interview. Admission into the program is held three times
each year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

The Executive MBA or EMBA is designed for people with work experience.
Minimum 3 years of work experience in any field after completion of
undergraduate degree in any discipline is required.

Applicant Eligibility
Job Experience

��������� Minimum 3 years' professional work experience.

Academic Qualifications

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��������� Minimum 2 years' Bachelors Degree (any discipline) or equivalent
Professional Certification.

��������� At least a 2nd Class or CGPA of 2.5 (4.0 basis) in the Bachelors Program.

For all certificates, equivalence will be determined by the Institute.

Admission Test
�

Applicants will be required to sit for an admission test, which is administered by IBA in
Dhaka. The Admission Test will evaluate the applicant's aptitude in the following two areas:

a)������ Language and Communication

b)������ Analytical ability

To qualify in the Admission Test an applicant must obtain minimum qualifying marks in each
area.

The application may be downloaded from the IBA website (www.iba-du.edu) and printed out
on separate pages, or collected FREE from the IBA Executive MBA Program Office. The form
may also be obtained by mail from the Program Office by sending a self -addressed
envelope (10"x8") with a postage stamp of Tk.50.00.

The filled-in application form along with a Bank Draft / Pay Order for Tk.1500, payable to
"Executive MBA, IBA", should be submitted to the Executive MBA Program Office between
9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Further information may be obtained from EMBA Program Office, IBA, University of Dhaka,
Dhaka-1000.

Exemption for GMAT

�

Applicants with foreign degrees, who have a score of at least 550 in GMAT with minimum 45
percentile in verbal and 50 percentile in quantitative may be exempted from taking the
written admission exam. However, they will be required to appear at the interview.

Interview
�

Applicants will be selected for interview on the basis of their performance in the Admission
Test.

Final Selection and Registration

�

The final selection of a candidate is made on a weighted score of the Admission Test (or
GMAT, if applicable) and the interview. Applicants, finally accepted for the program, should
obtain the prescribed form for admission to the University from the EMBA Program Office of
the Institute and submit the completed form along with 4 passport-size and 1 stamp-size
photographs plus other required documents to IBA within the scheduled time. Candidates
who have completed the above formalities must then pay the requisite fees as determined
by the IBA. Enrolment in the EMBA program is conditional upon completion of all admission
formalities including payment of all fees. Selected students with Bachelor Degree from other
universities shall be required to submit Migration Certificate, as applicable.

Candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned requirements for admission to the University will
be enrolled and registered in classes at the Institute. No student shall be eligible for
enrolment in the Institute or be permitted to attend any class unless s/he has completed
the above-mentioned admission procedures and has paid all the fees.

Foreign Applicants
�

International student may apply for admission provided the individual fulfils the admission
requirements as laid down for the local students. However, the requirement of personal
interview may be waived and in that case evaluation of students will be done on the bases
of written records, academic references, writing assignments and online interview.

The University of Dhaka prescribed fee for a foreign student is US$ 2000 per year. However,
student from SAARC countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka) will
be charged an annual fee of US$ 1000 or equivalent Bangladeshi Taka.

Rules & Regulations

Degree Requirements
�

The EMBA degree requirement is:

a)������ Completion of 15 courses (15 x 3 = 45 credit hours)

b)������ Passing of the comprehensive examination with minimum 60% marks

c)������ Passing of all courses individually and maintaining a minimum Cumulative

Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50

Class Attendance
�

A student must attend all the classes of each enrolled course during a semester. Only three
absences (per course per semester) may be excused. A student may be given a reduced
grade or an "F" grade or dismissed from the program for unexcused absences. However,
any proposal for dismissal of students for unexcused absences shall be reviewed and
considered by the Academic Committee of IBA for final decision.

Course Load
�

A student should enroll for 3 courses each semester. Each year will comprise of 3 semesters
and each semester will be of 14 weeks duration. Thus a student may complete the program
within 5 semesters.

All the courses are not offered every semester. Core courses normally require a minimum of
15 students. Major courses may require a minimum of 6 students.

Grading System
�

Letter grades are used to evaluate the course performance and other works of a student in
a course. A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, and D are considered passing grades. (F)� is the
failing grade. The numerical equivalence of the grades as used by the Institute in calculating
CGPA is as follows:

�
Letter Grades Grade Point
A 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00
C- 1.50
D 1.00
F 0.00

Incomplete grade

For incomplete course work, a student may be assigned the grades of 'Incomplete', which
will be recorded as 'I' with an alternative grade based on the work completed up to that
point in time. The alternative grade will come into effect if the student fails to complete the
course requirement. A student will be allowed to complete an incomplete course within four
weeks from the date of publication of the results. A student who fails to complete the course
work will automatically get the alternative grade earned by him. In case no alternative
grade is given then the 'I' will be replaced by an 'F' grade after four weeks.

Repeating a Course

A course may be taken only once for a grade, except when a student receives a failing
grade which is recorded as 'F'. Since passing of all courses individually is a degree
requirement, the student must retake a failing course when offered, and must successfully
complete the course. The grade earned on the retake will be shown in the transcript along
with 'F' grade earned in the first time the course was taken. But the grade earned on the
course(s) repeated will be substituted for 'F' in computing the CGPA. A course may be
retaken only once.

Academic Standing of a Student

�

A student to remain in good standing must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50. The GPA or
CGPA will be calculated on the basis of the number of courses completed, including the
course(s) in which the student has received an "F" grade, until he/she repeats the course
and the "F" grade is substituted by a passing grade.

Probation and Dismissal

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If a student fails to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the end of a semester, but obtains
2.00 or more, he/she will be placed on probation. A student obtaining a CGPA of less than
2.00 shall be dismissed from the program. If a student on probation fails to raise his/her
CGPA to 2.50 in the following semester he/she will be dismissed from the program.

Withdrawal from the Semester

Withdrawal from a course may be allowed to a student with good standing during a
semester but within four weeks from the beginning of a semester. A student with good
standing only will be allowed to apply for withdrawal from the program. Those who have
incomplete grades will not be permitted to take withdrawal. The academic committee may
allow withdrawal on other occasions but a student must complete the program within a
period of 8 academic years from the date of initial registration. 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.

Comprehensive Examination
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The Comprehensive examination evaluates the academic competence of the students in the
chosen area of concentration. A student must obtain at least 60% marks in this examination
to become eligible for the EMBA degree. The grade earned in the comprehensive
examination is recorded in the grade sheet of the student but not considered in calculating
the CGPA.

The comprehensive examination is usually taken two weeks before the end of the final
semester in which the student is to complete the fifteenth course. Failure in the
comprehensive examination calls for a retake, which is allowed only once, unless otherwise
decided by the Academic Committee. Such retake will be held in the semester following the
graduation of the batch to which the student belongs.

Grievance Procedure Regarding Grades

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If a student is aggrieved by the evaluation and grading of academic work by his/her

teacher, s/he may file a grievance application as per approved procedure of the IBA.

Unfair Means
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The following would be considered as unfair means adopted during examinations and other
contexts:

a)������ Communicating with fellow students for obtaining help

b)������ Copying from another student's script/report/paper

c)������ Copying from desk, or palm of a hand, or from other documents

d)������ Possession of any incriminating document whether used or not

e)������ Any approach, direct or indirect, to influence the teacher for a grade, and

f)������� Unruly behavior, which disrupts the academic program.

If a student is found to be adopting unfair means by the course teacher, he/she may be
given an 'F' grade at the discretion of the teacher for part of the course or in its entirety.

Adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of a student from the
program and expulsion of the student from the Institute and as such from the
University.

Contact us

General Inquiries:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Email: iba@univdhaka.edu

Director's Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-8617815
Fax: 880-2-8621411
Email: ibadir@univdhaka.edu

BBA Program Office:

Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900-73, Extn. 8345
Email: ibabba@univdhaka.edu
MBA Program Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext. 8363,8365
Email: ibamba@univdhaka.edu

Executive MBA Program Office:

Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-8613490,880-2-8613491
Email:

MPhil / PhD Program Office:

Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.

IBA Computer Center:

Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-8616842
Email: ibacc@univdhaka.edu

Internship and Placement Office:

Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext.8373
Email: ibaintrn@univdhaka.edu