Asian University of Bangladesh

Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB) received formal approval from the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on 4th January 1996 as a teaching and degree-awarding university under the Private University Act, 1992. AUB is accredited by the University Grant Commission of Bangladesh and The Government of Bangladesh. AUB is also accredited overseas.

The efforts to establish this university date back to 1990 when the idea was first mooted out by a life-long educationist, the founder of AUB, Professor Dr Abulhasan M. Sadeq, to import high-quality education as widely as possible from an inter-disciplinary, integrated ethical-human approach reflecting our values, heritage and principles. Efforts continued for mobilizing a pool of academic resources from experienced and committed Bangladeshi academicians attached to overseas universities. The academic programs of AUB have been prepared by experts with co-operation from reputed overseas universities to meet international standards of education.

Philosophy and Mission :

"Knowledge with action is the basis of human welfare, provided it upgrades human quantities and faculties as well as professional skills. Such knowledge is a right as well as an obligation of every human being, which should be provided by a system of universal education. Besides, a nation's identity should be reflected in its education system. Based on this philosophy, AUB's mission is to disseminate knowledge in an ethical-human approach reflecting the identity of our nation with its heritage, values and principles.

Objectives :

The specific objectives of AUB are as follows:

(a). To provide high-quality education for human resource development so as to enable the students to compete in the modern world.

(b). To disseminate knowledge in an ethical-human approach integrating our national heritage, values and principles with a view to producing graduates who are professionally sound and morally upright.

(c). To make such education accessible to all groups of people in the country, including the general masses of the population, rural as well as urban, fresh students as well as working people.

(d). To provide a conducive academic atmosphere for intelligent development of the youth in an environment free from political and other disturbances.

(e). To contribute to the moral uplift of the people and create a society of tolerance to co-exist in peace and harmony in a healthy atmosphere.

(f). To conduct and support research for the development of knowledge and for the socio-economic development of the country.

Undergraduate

· Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

· B.Sc.(Engg.) in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

· B.Sc.(Hons.) in Computer Science

· B.S.S.(Hons.) in Government and Politics

· B.S.S. (Hons.) in Sociology and Anthropology

· B.S.S.(Hons.) in Economics

· B.S.S. (Hons) in Social Work

· B.A. (Hons.) in English

· B.A. (Hons.) in Bengali

· B.A. (Hons.) in Islamic Studies

· B.A. (Hons.) in Islamic History and Civilization

· Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Postgraduate

· Master of Business Administration
· M.A. in Bengali
· M.A. in English
· M.A. in Islamic History and Civilization
· M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.S.S. in Economics
· M.S.S. in Government and Politics
· M.S.S. in Sociology and Anthropology
· M.S.S. in Social Work
· M.S.S. in Information Science and Library Management
· Master of Education (M.Ed)

SCHOOLS

UNDEGRADUATE

1. The School of Business • Department of Business Administration – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

2. The School of Sciences and Engineering • Department of Computer Science and Engineering – B.Sc. (Engg.) in Computer Science and Engineering

3. The School of Arts • Department of Bengali – BA (Hons) in Bengali • Department of English – BA (Hons) in English • Department of Islamic History and Civilization – BA (Hons) in Islamic History and Civilization • Department of Islamic Studies – BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies

4. The School of Social Sciences • Department of Economics – BSS (Hons) in Economics • Department of Government and Politics – BSS (Hons) in Government and Politics • Department of Sociology and Anthropology – BSS (Hons) in Sociology and Anthropology • Department of Social Work – BSS (Hons) in Social Work

5. The School of Education and Training • Department of Education – Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

POSTGRADUATE

1. The School of Business • Department of Business Administration – Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2. The School of Arts • Department of Bengali – MA in Bengali • Department of English – MA in English • Department of Islamic History and Civilization – MA in Islamic History and Civilization • Department of Islamic Studies – MA in Islamic Studies

3. The School of Social Sciences • Department of Economics – MSS in Economics • Department of Government and Politics – MSS in Government and Politics • Department of Sociology and Anthropology – MSS in Sociology and Anthropology • Department of Social Work – MSS in Social Work • Department of Information Science and Library Management – MSS in Information Science and Library Management 4. The School of Education and Training • Department of Education – Master of Education (M.Ed.)

REQUIREMENTS

For students who have undergone SSC and HSC examinations, the minimum requirements for undergraduate admissions are as follows: 1. GPA of at least 2.5 at both SSC and HSC levels 2. GPA of at least 2.0 at either SSC or HSC level, and a combined GPA of 6.0 from both SSC and HSC examinations 3. Combined GPA of 5.0 from both SSC and HSC examinations for children of freedom fighters Applicants with equivalent results from other examinations are also considered for admission. Some programs may have additional requirements, which can be found in the description of that program in this catalogue. Admission into postgraduate programs requires, in general, a related bachelor degree. However, entry requirements for postgraduate programs may vary from program to program. Refer to the program descriptions in this catalogue for further information.

English Language Requirement Proficiency in English is essential to pursue the BBA program. Those who are admitted to BBA program will be required to submit documents about their level of proficiency in English. This requirement may be satisfied by a TOEFL score of at least 550 or 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent scores in other examinations. For those students who cannot satisfy the above requirements, the university will organize a set of four Intensive English Language courses in the first semester of their studies. Students will have to pass this course with at least a ‘C’ grade before they are allowed to join the main BBA program. Students failing to achieve a ‘C’ grade in the first attempt will be allowed only one more semester to improve their grades in English.

A Unique University

1. AUB provides higher education at a comparatively affordable cost in the country, allowing economically weak guardians to educate their wards at an institution of higher learning. As such it has been playing an important role in human resource development and thus in the socio-economic development of the country.
2. The academic curriculum of AUB has been developed with the help of experts from reputed universities, at home and abroad, to provide high-quality education comparable to that of world-class universities.
3. In academic programs, AUB has adopted an interdisciplinary approach so that the graduates of AUB are equipped with multi-dimensional insights to face the challenges of real life in the complex modern world.
4. The curricula and the co-curricular activities have been integrated with ethical and moral values so that the AUB graduates become morally upright and professionally sound.

Library Facilities

AUB has a rich modern library with more than two lac copies of books and journals from which students can borrow textbooks, reference books, journals, and audio-visual materials. Library resources include printed materials, films, videos and CDs.

Lab Facilities

AUB has technology in education. It has five Software Labs and one Digital lab which are fully air-conditioned. In the computer lab, students can access the internet facility free of cost. The Software Labs are equipped with highly configured desktop PCs, which are operated with the sophisticated and latest version of the software; and the Digital Lab is fully developed with the sophisticated and latest equipment. The PCs are provided in the class on a one-to-one basis in order to enable students to learn practically and smoothly. The most interesting and amusing news is that ABU will be going to set up a world-class internet state –of- the art technology lab in its permanent campus (at Ashulia). Most of the PCs are of the latest configurations.

WiFi Facilities

Free WiFi facilities are available in all the academic premises of AUB. Valid students, faculty members and other staffs of AUB have 24 hours free access with Laptops, Mobile Phones and other Smart devices.

Transport Facilities

AUB is providing transport facilities for students, faculty members and other staff also by four comfortable buses specially for the permanent campus at Ashulia.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

· Full Free Studentship for Golden GPA-5 (both SSC & HSC).

· 75% waiver on 1st semester tuition fee for Golden GPA-5 in HSC.

· 40% waiver on 1st semester tuition fee for GPA-4 in HSC (excluding 4th subject).

· 25% waiver for admission in Ashulia Permanent Campus.

· 25% waiver for Siblings and Spouses.

· Full Free Studentship for the children of Freedom Fighters.

Co-curricular Activities

AUB believes in an integrated approach to education. Accordingly, with an objective to produce an integrated personality among students, AUB has adopted some co-curricular programs for the students. These are as follows:

1. Academic Activities
2. Community Service
3. Morality Development and Cultural Activities
4. Sports and Game

The academic activities of students include seminars, workshops, debate, programming contests, software competitions, and so on, which help the students to expand their knowledge, gain experience and training in academic pursuits beyond their textbooks and courses.
The community service inculcates among the students a sense of responsibility to the community, nation and humanity at large. This includes assistance (relief) to the victims of natural calamities, help to the needy, blood donations, and so on.
AUB differentiates between literacy and education. Literacy refers to professional skills alone, while education incorporates moral and ethical developments. The elements of ethics and morality have been incorporated in both curricular and co-curricular activities of AUB, including seminars and talks on moral issues. Besides, AUB supports student sports, which are important for both physical development and a sound state of mind. AUB students are also active in sports and games. They have participated in national linter-university sports tournaments and have done well in them.
Students of AUB spend an active life beyond their studies in accordance with the co-curricular activities planned by both AUB and by the students themselves. In debate, AUB teams participated at inter-university competitions and became winner at a debate competition organized by Bangladesh Television and also did well in international competitions in Malaysia and other countries. They regularly organize seminars and workshops in which VIPs like ministers, scholars and academicians participate.
The students of AUB are active in community service. They mobilize relief funds, distribute them to the victims of calamities, and also provide assistance to the poor in slum areas. AUB received "The Best Motivator of the Year" award in blood donation, awarded by the Sandhani, Dhaka Medical College. Besides, in morality and culture, AUB students organize seminars and talks to inculcate and strengthen moral values among the students. However, all kinds of direct political activism are prohibited at AUB.

Address:

Bangabandhu Road, Tongabari Ashulia, Dhaka

UNDER-GRADUATION

BBA

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 2,350/- per credit, while non-credit courses are treated as courses of three credit hours. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only.

Payable in the first semester (12 credits ×2350 + 500 + 1000) Tk. 29,700/-

Total cost for the entire program (135 × 2350 + 4 × 7050 + 13 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 3,52,950/-

CSE

For Diploma Engineers, the fee is Tk. 1,750/- per credit. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only.

For Regular Students Average payable in each semester (13.5 credits ×2350 + 500) Tk. 32,225/- Total cost for the entire program (162 × 2350 + 4 × 7050 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 4,15,900/-

For Diploma Engineers Payable in each semester (13.5 credits ×1750 + 300) Tk. 24,125/- Total cost for the entire program (128 × 1750 + 9 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 2,29,500/-

BANGLA

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 760/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×760 + 500) Tk. 9,620/- Total cost for the entire program (120 × 760 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 98,200/-

ENGLISH

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,650/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 300/- per semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1650 + 500) Tk. 20,300/- Total cost for the entire program (132 × 1650 + 4 × 4950 + 13 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 2,44,600/-

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 760/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×760 + 500) Tk. 9,620/- Total cost for the entire program (120 × 760 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 98,200/-

ISLAMIC STUDIES

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 760/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×760 + 500) Tk. 9,620/- Total cost for the entire program (120 × 760 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 98,200/-

ECONOMICS

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,200/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1200 + 500) Tk. 18,900/- Total cost for the entire program (132 × 1200 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,65,400/-

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,200/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1200 + 500) Tk. 18,900/- Total cost for the entire program (120 × 1200 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,51,000/-

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

SOCIAL WORK

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,200/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1200 + 500) Tk. 18,900/- Total cost for the entire program (123 × 1200 + 12 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,54,600/-

EDUCATION

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 400/- per credit, while non-credit courses are treated as courses of one credit hour. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Payable in the first semester Tk. 9,100/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 400 + 10 × 400 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 30,500/-

POST-GRADUATION

MBA

Fees for the MBA program vary based on group and are charged on a credit basis, as shown in the table below. Non-credit fees are charged at the same rate as a 3-credit course. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A (MBA for Executives) Fee per credit Tk. 2,300/- Payable in each semester (12 credits ×2300 + 500) Tk. 28,100/- Total cost for the entire program (48 × 2300 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,13,900/- Group B (MBA for BBA holders) Fee per credit Tk. 2,550/- Payable in each semester (12 credits ×2550 + 500) Tk. 31,100/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 2550 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 94,800/- Group C (MBA for non-BBA holders) Fee per credit Tk. 2,220/- Payable in each semester (12 credits ×2220 + 500) Tk. 27,140/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 2200 + 5 × 6660 + 6 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,70,500/-

BANGLA

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 850/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A/B (Honors in a related subject) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 850 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 33,100/- Group C (Related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (54 × 850 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 48,900/- Group D (No related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 850 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 54,500/-

ENGLISH

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk.1,950/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A (Honors in English) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1950 + 500) Tk. 23,900/- Total cost for the entire program (42 × 850 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 84,400/- Group B (No Honors in English) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1950 + 500) Tk. 23,900/- Total cost for the entire program (66 × 850 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 1,32,200/-

ISLAMIC AND CIVILIZATION
Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 850/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A/B (Honors in a related subject) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 850 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 33,100/- Group C (Related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (54 × 850 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 48,900/- Group D (No related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 850 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 54,500/-

ISLAMIC STUDIES
Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 850/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A/B (Honors in a related subject) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 850 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 33,100/- Group C (Related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (54 × 850 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 48,900/- Group D (No related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×850 + 500) Tk. 10,700/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 850 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 54,500/-

ECONOMICS

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,150/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A/B (Honors in a related subject) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 1150 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 43,900/- Group C (Related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (54 × 1150 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 65,100/- Group D (No related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 1150 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 72,500/-

GOVT AND POLITICS

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

SOCIAL WORK

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,150/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A/B (Honors in related subject) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 1150 + 3 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 43,900/- Group C (Related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (54 × 1150 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 65,100/- Group D (No related subject in degree level) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (60 × 1150 + 5 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 72,500/-

INFORMATION SCIENCE AND LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 1,150/- per credit. A student usually takes twelve credits in a semester. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. Group A (Diploma holders) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×1, 150 + 500) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (36 × 1150 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 44,400/- Group B (non-diploma holders) Payable in each semester (12 credits ×800 + 300) Tk. 14,300/- Total cost for the entire program (48 × 1150 + 4 × 500 + 1000) Tk. 58,700/-

EDUCATION

Fees vary based on the number of courses/credits taken by the student in each semester. The fee for credit courses is Tk. 500/- per credit, while non-credit courses are treated as courses of one credit hour. There is also a miscellaneous fee of Tk. 500/- per semester and a one-time admission fee of Tk. 1000 in the first semester only. For Bachelor of Education degree holders Payable in the first semester Tk. 13,000/- Total cost for the entire program Tk. 37,500/- For those without Bachelor of Education degree Payable in the first semester Tk. 11,000/- Total cost for the entire program Tk. 51,500/-