Bangladesh University of Business & Technology: Admission and Registration Requirements

Rules and Regulations in respect of Admission and Registration:

Academic Year and Semester Duration:

BUBT follows a model of higher education consisting of semesters, courses, credit hours, continuous evaluation and letter grading. The academic year begins from October and runs through September of the following year. An academic year is divided into following three semesters:Fall               : October - January Spring          : February – May Summer       : June – September The semester duration is usually of fifteen weeks - thirteen weeks for classes and two weeks for final examinations and results.

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate Programs

GPA of at least 2.5 or 2nd division in both SSC and HSC examination; or GPA of at least 2.00 either in SSC or HSC examination, but the total GPA in both the examinations must be at least 6.00; or 'O' Level with at least 5 subjects with a minimum of 10 points and 'A' Level with at least 2 subjects with a minimum of 4 points (based on the calculation of A=4, B=3, C=2 and D=1) or  North American High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent. In case of sons/daughter of Freedom Fighters a total GPA of at least 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations. But the proof of Father/Mother as Freedom Fighters must be submitted. B.Sc. Eng. in CSE and EEE & B.Sc. in CSIT (4 years)and Textail Engineering: Science banckground with Mathematics and/or Physics at the HSC or equivalent level. Students having no Mathematics and/or Physics will be required to do redial courses (non-credit) in these two subjects.  B.Sc. in CSIT and B.Sc. Engg. in CSE (3 years) for Diploma Engineers: Three or four years Diploma in Engineering from Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) or a Diploma recognized by BTEB with a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.00 in any engineering discipline from any recognized institute. However, the above requirements may be changed from time to time.

Graduate Programs

1. MBA, EMBA:

Bachelor degree in any field of study from any recognized university or an institute having not more than one third division in any public examination. Candidates from GCE track or with the equivalent foreign degree/ diploma / certificate can also apply. For EMBA minimum two years work experience at managerial level is also required.

2. MBM : Graduates in any discipline

3. M. Sc. in Economics:

Graduate with four years undergraduate program in Economics or graduate with three years undergraduate program in Economics and willing to do some extra courses of 6-12 credit hours, if admitted.

4. M A in English (Two-Years):

Graduate with English as a subject of study or Graduate with a 3-Years Honors Degree in English

5. M. A in English Language Teaching(One Year):

Four years BA ( Hons) / Two years BA with 2 years MA / Three years BA with One year MA, (preferably) in English / English Language Having 2nd Class / CGPA 2.5.

6. M. Sc. in Mathematics (One-Year ):

B.Sc. Hons. in Mathematics M.Sc. Preliminary Part-I Completed in Mathematics M.Sc. in Statistics M.Sc. in Physics

7. M. Sc. in Mathematics (Two-Year ):

Graduates of three-year B.Sc. pass Course (with Mathematics) from any University are eligible to be admitted in this program. Graduates of two year B.Sc. pass course (with Mathematics) form any University are also eligible to be admitted in this program, but they have to take necessary remedial courses of at least 9 Credits. Graduates with Mathematics as minor of any other discipline from any University are also eligible to be admitted in this program with necessary remedial courses. B.Sc. Engineers are also eligible to be admitted in this program with necessary remedial courses.

8. LL.B (Two-year Program):

Graduates in any discipline .

9. LL.M (Two -year)

LL.B (pass) Degree from any recognized College or University.

10. LL.M (One -year)

LL.B (Hons) Degree

Admission Procedure:

1. Application Forms:

Application forms are available for Tk. 500/- at the Admission Office, Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT). In order to receive application forms by mail, one is to write to the Registrar, BUBT, along with a bank draft or pay order for Tk. 500/- in favor of BUBT and with a self- addressed stamped envelope.

2. Application Package:

The complete application package must be submitted to the admission office of BUBT by the dates announced in each semester. A complete application package includes the following documents: Application form duly filled in. Copies of SSC and HSC or equivalent examination certificate/testimonials/mark sheets/transcripts and SSC registration card for undergraduate programs and also copies of Bachelor Degree certificate/marks sheet for graduate programs. Original certificates/testimonials/mark sheets/transcripts and SSC registration card must be produced at the time of submission of application for verification by the officer of BUBT in charge of admission. Three passport size and four-stamp size color photographs.

3. Admission:

After necessary verification of the application and documents the selected candidates must get themselves admitted within the specified time on payment of required fees

4. Transfer students with credit transfer:

A Student may transfer credits earned at previously attended universities towards a BUBT degree. For this purpose transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be submitted. Transfer students are expected to have at least 2.00 CGPA for undergraduate and graduate programs on a 4-point scale in all university level courses to be considered for admission at BUBT. Only those courses where the grade of the student is C and above will be considered for credit transfer. Catalogs and official transcripts from previously attended universities must be furnished with the application for admission. Equivalence of courses for each transferred student will be determined by the university. The residency requirement is that at least 60% of credits and internship/project of 3-4 credits for a degree must be earned at BUBT.

5. Registration:

All the new students must register their courses in the prescribed Registration Form at the time of Admission. Existing students must register their courses of the new semester before the classes of the New Semester start on payment of their semester tuition and other fees or its parts as determined by the University Administration. Students should consult the Faculty in Charge/Chairman of the Department/Program Director (in case of MBA Program) in planning their course schedule and should follow the rules and procedures related to registration for courses.

6. Orientation:

All new students must participate in the orientation program at the beginning of the semester. Students are encouraged to bring their parents or guardians to the orientation ceremony.

7. Student Identification Cards:

All new students receive photo Identification Cards with their ID numbers. These cards are used for various purposes such as entering the campus, attending classes, using the library in the absence of Library Card and computer services, etc.

8. Class Attendance:

A student must attend at least 70% classes of all the courses. Other than LLB two years and LLM programs, 5% marks in each course is allocated for attendance and this score will vary from 1 to 5 according to their percentage of presence as noted below. In case of LLB two years and LLM programs 10 marks are allocated for class attendance.

Percentage of Attendance Marks (Other than LL.B & LL.M) Marks (LL.B/LL.M) 70-75 1 2 76-80 2 4 81-85 3 6 86-90 4 8 91-100 5 10

9. Academic Probation and Dismissal:

Students with CGPA of less than 2.00 are placed on probation. Students on probation are allowed a maximum of 3 semesters to raise their CGPA to 2.00. Students who fail to achieve a CGPA of 2.00 within this period are dismissed from the University.

10. Readmission for Academic Dismissal:

Students who have been dismissed from the University for academic reasons may apply for readmission. Such applications would be treated on individual basis. However, upon readmission, students may seek credit transfer for courses where they had earned a minimum of C+ grade before dismissal. Readmission is granted once only.

11. Incomplete Grade:

For incomplete course work, a student may be assigned an incomplete grade, which will be recorded as “I”. A student is allowed to complete an incomplete course in the following semester. If a student fails to complete the course work, he will automatically earn an “F” or the alternative grade (if submitted by the faculty).

12. F Grade:

A student who fails in a course is assigned ‘F' grade by the faculty. The student must retake this course and obtain a minimum passing grade of D.