MBA PROGRAM
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program of the Department of Banking and Insurance is a full-time 48-credit hour program. The program has two wings: banking and insurance.Both are designed to meet the need of students who want to develop their career as executives in the business world, teachers in academic institutions and researchers in variousorganizations. Rules and regulations approved by the University are designed to administer the MBA program.
Admission
Only four-year BBA graduates of the Department of Banking and Insurance of the University of Dhaka are eligible to get admission into the MBA Program and they can choose one area of concentration from banking and insurance. The class size of the MBA Program is determined by the Department.
Duration of the Program and Course Distribution
The program has two semesters spread over one academic year. For each area of concentration, there are both compulsory and elective courses. The program is of one year duration divided into two semesters. Every semester will be of 19 weeks of which 15 weeks for lecture with at least one week break and three weeks for holding the semester final examinations. For each course there will be two lectures of 90 minutes each – equivalent to three lectures of one hour – per week and thus a total of 45 class hours (lectures) in 15-week period.
In each semester a student will have to take five courses, covering 15 credit hours. A regular student is expected to fulfill the course requirements in two semesters that is in one academic year. At the end of the first semester, each student will select a topic in consultation with the guide/supervisor approved by the Supervision Committee to the fulfillment of internship program. Throughout the second semester, the student will build up the theoretical framework consulting with the supervisor with the normal courses. After completing the final examinations of the second semester, the student will undertake fieldwork and submit the report within 12 weeks. A student admitted into the MBA Program must earn the degree within three academic years.
Evaluation and Grading System
A student’s performance in a course is evaluated as under:
| Items | Weight (%) |
| First mid-term test | 15 |
| Second mid-term test | 15 |
| Term paper and quiz | 10 |
| Class attendance, class participation, case analysis and presentation | 15 |
| Final examination | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Two examiners evaluate the scripts of final examinations and the average is taken for grading. In case of difference between the marks of two examiners is above 20%, the script is evaluated by a third examiner and the average mark of the nearest two is taken. Course teachers evaluate all mid-term tests, term papers, and class participation, case analysis and presentation and they submit the final letter grades to the examination committee. The total marks in a course are converted into letter-grade as below:
| Mark Range | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Interpretation |
| 80+ | A+ | 4.00 | Outstanding |
| 75-79 | A | 3.75 | Excellent |
| 70-74 | A- | 3.50 | Very Good |
| 65-69 | B+ | 3.25 | Good |
| 60-64 | B | 3.00 | Average |
| 55-59 | B- | 2.75 | Below Average |
| 50-54 | C+ | 2.50 | Fair |
| 45-49 | C | 2.25 | Poor |
| 40-44 | D | 2.00 | Minimum Pass |
| Below 40 | F | 0 | Fail |
In case of any grievances by any student regarding the grade/result of any course, the student must apply to the program director within one week of the publication of provisional results. TheMBA Program Committee reserves the right for re-examination of the script of the course in question.
Class Attendance
A student has to attend 75% of the classes held in a course to sit for the examinations without any disciplinary action. The range of class attendance and the corresponding status are as follows:
| Attendance | Status |
| 75% and above | Eligible to sit as regular student |
| 60% – 74% | Non-collegiate, will be allowed to sit for the examination with a fine of Tk. 5,000/- |
| Below 60% | Not allowed to sit for the examination and may seek re-admission in the program |
Promotion and Dismissal
A student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 to remain in good academic standing at all levels of the program. Any student failing to earn the SGPA of 2.00 in the first semester will not be promoted to the second semester and s/he may seek re-admission with the next batch.
Academic Probation
At the end of first semester, if a student fails to maintain an SGPA of 2.5 but possesses the SGPA of 2.00 or more will be placed on academic probation. In this case, the student must improve the SGPA in the second semester to earn the required CGPA for the degree.
Re-take
A student receiving an F grade in a course is needed to improve the grade by re-taking the course offered in the subsequent available semester on payment of necessary fees of the University. A student earning a grade of A- or less in any course may also choose to improve the grade by re-taking the course when available in the next semester on payment of essential fees. However, re-taking of a course is not allowed after graduation. In this case, the concerned student shall have to apply to the Supervision Committee to withhold his/her graduation.Students will be allowed to re-take a course once only. To re-take a course, the student must apply to the MBA Supervision Committee at least four weeks before the commencement of the semester. Any application for re-taking a course will automatically lead to the cancellation of the earlier grade.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the program for a definite period of time may be considered if permission is sought from the MBA Supervision Committee keeping the grades of the earlier semester intact. But the student seeking withdrawal must complete the degree in three academic years from the date of first admission.
Degree Requirements and Award
A student must meet the following requirements to earn the MBA degree:
- Complete the required courses and internship program successfully.
- Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.50 with no F grade in any course.
The BBA graduates of the Department of Banking and Insurance may get a waiver of a maximum of four courses (12 credit hours) with a GPA of at least 3.00 in respective courses to be determined by the MBA Supervision Committee. The nature and number of core and elective courses will be determined by the Academic Committee of the Department. On completion of the degree requirements, the University of Dhaka will award MBA degree on the recommendation of the Departmental Academic Committee.
Adoption of Unfair means
Students adopting unfair means in mid-term tests, term papers, case analysis, presentation and final examinations shall be treated according to the rules of the University.
Dean’s Merit List and Dean’s Honor List
- Students earned an SGPA of 4.0 in any semester shall be included in the Dean’s Merit list of the semester.
- Students obtained a CGPA of at least 3.85 shall be included in the Dean’s Honor list of the year of graduation.
Administration of the Program
A four-member Examination Committee will act as the Supervision Committee of the program headed by a Program Director (PD) who will also act as the Chairman of the Examination Committee. The PD will administer the program and will be supported by appropriate logistics from the Department. The tenure of the PD and the members will last for one year.In addition to the normal functions, the committee will have the responsibility as under:
- Looking after the development of course outline prepared by the course teacher, and suggesting required changes to fulfill the objectives of offering the course.
- Planning and coordinating the activities of the MBA program.
- Monitoring the progress of the program.
- Reporting to the Academic Committee at least once in each semester regarding the progress of the program.
- Arranging for the defense of the project paper.
- Preparing any other activities for smooth functioning and development of the program as determined by the Departmental Academic Committee.
- In case of any grievances expressed by any student regarding the grade in any course within one week of the publication of provisional results, the Committee reserves the right to arrange for the re-examination of the scripts of the said course and accordingly report to the Academic Committee.
Computation of Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be computed as under
A complete example for computing GPA
First Semester
| Course | Grade Awarded | No. of Credits | Grade Points | Grade Points Secured |
| Col.1 | Col.2 | Col.3 | Col.4= (Col.1×Col.3) | |
| B-501 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| B-502 | A+ | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| B-503 | C | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| B-504 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| B-505 | C | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 42 |
Earned Credit (EC) = (3+3+3+3+3) = 15
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) = (42÷15) = 2.8
Second Semester
| Course | No. of Credits | Grade Awarded | Grade Points | Grade Points Secured |
| Col.1 | Col.2 | Col.3 | Col.4= (Col.1×Col.3) | |
| B-506 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| B-507 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| B-508 | C | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| B-509 | B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| B-510 | A+ | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Project Paper | A+ | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Defense | A+ | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Total | 27 | 66 |
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) = (45÷15) = 3.0
Cumulative Data
Total Credit = (15+15+6) = 36
Total Grade Points Secured
= SGPA in First Semester and SGPA in Second Semester
= 42+66= 108
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) = (108÷36) = 3.00
COURSE TITLES
Students having four-year BBA degree in Banking and Insurance will have to complete the five compulsory courses and five elective courses as offered by the Department in two semesters, five courses in each semester, if they enroll in the Banking stream.
Compulsory Courses
B-501: Bank Management
B-502: Foreign Exchange Management
B-503: Management of Financial Institutions
B-504: Financial Regulations and Supervision
B-505: Econometric Techniques
Elective Courses
B-506: Strategic Management and Leadership
B-507: Micro Credit and Development Banking
B-508: Risk Management in Banks
B-509: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
B-510: Electronic Banking
B-511: International Financial Management
B-512: Bank Frauds: Detection and Prevention
B-513: Financial Derivatives
B-514: Contemporary Issues in Banking and Insurance
B-515: Development Economics
B-531: Islamic Economics and Banking
B-532: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
B-533: Financial Markets and Institutions
B-534: Project Appraisal and Management
Internship
Viva-voce Examination
* The Department will offer any of the five elective courses depending on the availability of teachers.
Students having four-year BBA degree in Banking and Insurance will have to complete the five compulsory courses and five elective courses as offered by the department in two semesters, five courses in each semester, if they enroll in the Insurance stream.
Compulsory Courses
I-501: Insurance Underwriting and Claim Management
I-502: Actuarial Science
I-503: Property and Liability Insurance
I-504: Insurance Regulations and Supervision
I-505: Econometric Techniques
Elective Courses
I-506: Strategic Management and Leadership
I-507: Reinsurance
I-508: Social and Health Insurance
I-509: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
I-510: Islamic Insurance
I-511: Insurance Fund Management
I-512: Insurance Corporate Management
I-513: Financial Derivatives
I-514: Contemporary Issues in Banking and Insurance
I-515: Development Economics
I-531: Islamic Economics and Banking
I-532: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
I-533: Financial Markets and Institutions
I-534: Project Appraisal and Management
Internship
Viva-voce Examination
* The Department will offer any of the five elective courses depending on the availability of teachers.