We would like to welcome you to our MBA program (Regular), Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University. The mission of the MBA program is to graduate competent entrepreneurial managers, responsible business professionals, skilled leaders, team players, and ethical decision-makers. Our program is committed to providing the highest quality of business education enhanced by faith and values.
The MBA program of Daffodil International University is accessible or open, so students can work full-time and attend courses only on weekends and one night a week. Classes are taught by both full and part-time faculty who are highly credentialed, experts in their field of study, and engaged in the community. We believe the experience and diverse background of our faculty are of exceptional value for our students and their learning.
Once again, we would like to welcome you on board and become part of our DIU Business Family.
Dr. Mohammad Shibli Shahriar
Director, MBA Program
Department of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program under the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship at DIU offers the world's best-known and most widely recognized MBA degree in the field of Business for the students willing to serve in different organizations at executive, managerial, and administrative positions. MBA is one of the most sought programs after graduation in the world because of its value to people in business and administration. The goal of the program is to produce quality graduates who are competent enough to meet the contemporary and emerging needs of society and business enterprises and provide the notion with knowledgeable and skilled managers who are able to meet the changing needs of the business environment today and the days to come.
The MBA program of DIU involves rigorous teaching, field-works, assessment, reports, presentations, and term projects, all of which give students the necessary abilities to handle real-life business situations. This helps set them ever those who do not have such expertise and can make them leaders in their chosen fields
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
| PEO1 | To apply knowledge of basic business concepts and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset to identify business opportunities (Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation). |
| PEO2 | To demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in teams (Leadership and teamwork). |
| PEO3 | To make ethical and socially responsible business decisions (Ethics and social responsibility). |
| PEO4 | To identify problems, generate and evaluate alternatives using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques, and draw conclusions (Critical Thinking). |
| PEO5 | To communicate effectively and leverage technology and data analytics to support business (Communication, Technology Management). |
| PEO6 | To understand and navigate the global business environment with a global mindset (Global perspective). |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
| PLO1 | Apply knowledge of business theories and practices to solve problems (Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation). |
| PLO2 | Able to formulate business strategies utilizing students’ understanding of the key functional areas of business (Leadership and teamwork). |
| PLO3 | Ability to recognize ethical issues and demonstrate the skills necessary to make informed, ethical decisions in complex, conflicting, or ambiguous environments or situations (Ethics and Social Responsibility). |
| PLO4 | Foster evaluates organizations and recommends optimal strategies and actions that demonstrate their ability to frame problems contextually and use appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques (Critical Thinking). |
| PLO5 | Attain professional skills in written, verbal and non-verbal communication tailor-made to the needs of different stakeholders consistent with mindful listening, empathy, and reliability (Communication, Technology Management). |
| PLO6 | Apply to incorporate the concepts of global diversity and inclusiveness in their analyses and decision-making (Global Perspective). |
Structure of the Course Curriculum
This is a 69-credit MBA program and a regular student has to complete 69 credits to earn an MBA degree. However, a student may get a waiver of some courses depending upon his/her results at Bachelor and/or Master Levels and managerial/professional experience. The minimum credit requirement for an MBA degree is 40 credits.
The general credit requirements for a student pursuing an MBA degree are given in the following.
| S.N. | Categories of Courses | BBA Holder | Non-Business | ||
| No. of Courses | Credits | No. of Courses | Credits | ||
| 1. | Core Courses | 4 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
| 2. | Capstone Course | 01 | 03 | 01 | 03 |
| 3. | Major Courses | 07 | 21 | 07 | 21 |
| Comprehensive viva voce | 03 | ||||
| Internship/thesis | 04 | 06 | |||
| Total | 12 | 40 | 20 | 69 | |
Semester-wise core and major courses
A student pursuing an MBA degree with a single major has to complete 69 credits. The breakdown of credits is exhibited in the above-mentioned table. And, a student pursuing an MBA degree with a double major has to complete 84 credits. The break-down of the credits will be as follows:
|
Categories of Courses |
No. of Courses |
Credits |
|
| 1. | Core Courses | 12 | 36 |
| 2. | Capstone Course | 01 | 03 |
| 3. | Major Courses from 1st Major area | 07 | 21 |
| 4. | Major Courses from 2nd Major area | 05 | 15 |
| Comprehensive viva voce | 03 | ||
| Internship/thesis | 06 | ||
| Total | 25 | 84 |
Applicants selected for the MBA will be notified to complete the admission process within the specific date. They will have to produce original certificates/testimonials and mark sheets/transcripts of all examinations passed at the time of admission. Candidates who have completed the above formalities will have to pay the required admission and other fees for enrollment in the desired program.
Students having graduated degrees from any discipline are allowed to apply for admission to the MBA program. For admission to an MBA program, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
DIU provides meritorious and poor students with financial aid. Every year 25% of poor and meritorious students of the total students receive 10% to 100% financial aid. It is remarkable that more than 2,000 students of the university avail themselves of the waiver and scholarship facilities.
Scholarships are provided in four categories:
For more information, please visit: https://daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/scholarship
Daffodil International University Central Library (Ninety Thousand Square Feet) at Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Dhaka with a large number of books, journals, magazines, reference books, and research papers both online and offline are available at DIU.
DIU follows modern teaching methods including class lectures, interactive discussion, simulation, lab work, case analysis, and field study. A special feature of DIU’s teaching is tutorial/workshop/lab sessions designed to assist students to learn on the application of concepts and theories. The medium of instruction at DIU is English.
***Admission form fee BDT-1000/=
Grading/Evaluation
Grading Scale: Continuous assessment measures a student's progress in a course or module. This continuous assessment and evaluation of the courses include class examinations, attendance records, assignments, presentations, a midterm, and a semester final examination. Each course is assigned a number of credits corresponding to its weight. The Department of Mathematics & Computational Sciences has adopted the following grading scale for the assessment and evaluation of learners:
| Numerical Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| 80% and above | A + (Plus) | 4.00 |
| 75% to less than 80% | A (Regular) | 3.75 |
| 70% to less than 75% | A – (Minus) | 3.50 |
| 65% to less than 70% | B + (Plus) | 3.25 |
| 60% to less than 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to less than 60% | B - (Minus) | 2.75 |
| 50% to less than 55% | C + (Plus) | 2.50 |
| 45% to less than 50% | C (Regular) | 2.25 |
| 40% to less than 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 40% | F | 0.00 |
Grades: Each course's final grade will be determined by performance in class attendance, class tests or quizzes, assignments, midterms, and final examinations, as shown below:
| Evaluation Criteria | Marks |
| Class Attendance | 7% |
| Quiz/Class test | 15% |
| Presentation | 8% |
| Assignment | 5% |
| Mid-term Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
We would like to welcome you to our MBA program (Executive), Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University. The mission of the MBA program is to graduate competent entrepreneurial managers, responsible business professionals, skilled leaders, team players, and ethical decision-makers. Our program is committed to providing the highest quality of business education enhanced by faith and values.
The MBA program of Daffodil International University is accessible or open, so students can work full-time and attend courses only on weekends and one night a week. Classes are taught by both full and part-time faculty who are highly credentialed, experts in their field of study, and engaged in the community. We believe the experience and diverse background of our faculty are of exceptional value for our students and their learning.
Once again, we would like to welcome you on board and become part of our DIU Business Family.
Professor Dr. Mohammad Shibli Shahriar
Director, MBA Program
Department of Business Administration
About MBA Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program under the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship at DIU offers the world's best-known and most widely recognized MBA degree in the field of Business for the students willing to serve in different organizations at executive, managerial, and administrative positions. MBA is one of the most sought programs after graduation in the world because of its value to people in business and administration. The goal of the program is to produce quality graduates who are competent enough to meet the contemporary and emerging needs of society and business enterprises and provide the notion with knowledgeable and skilled managers who are able to meet the changing needs of the business environment today and the days to come.
The MBA program of DIU involves rigorous teaching, field-works, assessment, reports, presentations, and term projects, all of which give students the necessary abilities to handle real-life business situations. This helps set them ever those who do not have such expertise and can make them leaders in their chosen fields
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
| PEO1 | To apply knowledge of basic business concepts and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset to identify business opportunities (Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation). |
| PEO2 | To demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in teams (Leadership and teamwork). |
| PEO3 | To make ethical and socially responsible business decisions (Ethics and social responsibility). |
| PEO4 | To identify problems, generate and evaluate alternatives using appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques, and draw conclusions (Critical Thinking). |
| PEO5 | To communicate effectively and leverage technology and data analytics to support business (Communication, Technology Management). |
| PEO6 | To understand and navigate the global business environment with a global mindset (Global perspective). |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
| PLO1 | Apply knowledge of business theories and practices to solve problems (Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation). |
| PLO2 | Able to formulate business strategies utilizing students’ understanding of the key functional areas of business (Leadership and teamwork). |
| PLO3 | Ability to recognize ethical issues and demonstrate the skills necessary to make informed, ethical decisions in complex, conflicting, or ambiguous environments or situations (Ethics and Social Responsibility). |
| PLO4 | Foster evaluates organizations and recommends optimal strategies and actions that demonstrate their ability to frame problems contextually and use appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques (Critical Thinking). |
| PLO5 | Attain professional skills in written, verbal and non-verbal communication tailor-made to the needs of different stakeholders consistent with mindful listening, empathy, and reliability (Communication, Technology Management). |
| PLO6 | Apply to incorporate the concepts of global diversity and inclusiveness in their analyses and decision-making (Global Perspective). |
Structure of the Course Curriculum
This is a 48-credit MBA program and an executive student has to complete 48 credits to earn an MBA degree. However, a student may get a waiver of some courses depending upon his/her results at Bachelor and/or Master Levels and managerial/professional experience. The minimum credit requirement for an MBA executive degree is 40 credits.
Only students with sufficient work experience and outstanding academic records are eligible to receive an Executive MBA. Based on a student's performance at the Bachelor and/or Master Levels and managerial experience, the academic director of the program or the Dean of the Faculty will review and decide the total number of credits required for the student and the courses s/he has to take.
The general credit requirements for a student pursuing an MBA degree are given in the following.
| S.N. | Categories of Courses | BBA Holder | Non-Business | ||
| No. of Courses | Credits | No. of Courses | Credits | ||
| 1. | Core Courses | 4 | 12 | 7 | 21 |
| 2. | Capstone Course | 01 | 03 | 01 | 03 |
| 3. | Major Courses | 07 | 21 | 07 | 21 |
| Internship/thesis | 04 | 03 | |||
| Total | 15 | 40 | 15 | 48 | |
Semester-wise core and major courses
A student pursuing an MBA degree with a single major has to complete 48 credits. The breakdown of credits is exhibited in the above-mentioned table. And, a student pursuing an MBA degree with a double major has to complete 63 credits. The break-down of the credits will be as follows:
|
|
Categories of Courses |
No. of Courses |
Credits |
| 1. | Core Courses | 07 | 21 |
| 2. | Capstone Course | 01 | 03 |
| 3. | Major Courses from 1st Major area | 07 | 21 |
| 4. | Major Courses from 2nd Major area | 05 | 15 |
| Internship/thesis | 03 | ||
| Total | 20 | 63 |
Applicants selected for the MBA will be notified to complete the admission process within the specific date. They will have to produce original certificates/testimonials and mark sheets/transcripts of all examinations passed at the time of admission. Candidates who have completed the above formalities will have to pay the required admission and other fees for enrollment in the desired program.
Students having a minimum 2.5 GPA or 2nd division both in SSC/Dakhil/Vocational and HSC/Alim/Vocational /BA/Diploma in Commerce/Diploma in Business Studies and 3-years- 4 years and 5-years graduation from any group may apply for admission:
Students having completed five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects may apply. Out of these 7 subjects applicants must have a minimum of 4 "B" grades and 3 "C" grades;
Experience: An applicant who has a minimum of 3 years of job experience at the executive level after graduation may apply for admission. Only students having adequate professional experience and outstanding academic records will be allowed to earn an Executive MBA degree.
DIU provides meritorious and poor students with financial aid. Every year 25% of poor and meritorious students of the total students receive 10% to 100% financial aid. It is remarkable that more than 2,000 students of the university avail themselves of the waiver and scholarship facilities.
Scholarships are provided in four categories:
For more information, please visit: https://daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/scholarship
Daffodil International University Central Library (Ninety Thousand Square Feet) at Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Dhaka with a large number of books, journals, magazines, reference books, and research papers both online and offline are available at DIU.
DIU follows modern teaching methods including class lectures, interactive discussion, simulation, lab work, case analysis, and field study. A special feature of DIU’s teaching is tutorial/workshop/lab sessions designed to assist students to learn on the application of concepts and theories. The medium of instruction at DIU is English.
***Admission form fee BDT-1000/=
Grading/Evaluation
Grading Scale: Continuous assessment measures a student's progress in a course or module. This continuous assessment and evaluation of the courses include class examinations, attendance records, assignments, presentations, a midterm, and a semester final examination. Each course is assigned a number of credits corresponding to its weight. The Department of Mathematics & Computational Sciences has adopted the following grading scale for the assessment and evaluation of learners:
| Numerical Grade | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| 80% and above | A + (Plus) | 4.00 |
| 75% to less than 80% | A (Regular) | 3.75 |
| 70% to less than 75% | A – (Minus) | 3.50 |
| 65% to less than 70% | B + (Plus) | 3.25 |
| 60% to less than 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to less than 60% | B - (Minus) | 2.75 |
| 50% to less than 55% | C + (Plus) | 2.50 |
| 45% to less than 50% | C (Regular) | 2.25 |
| 40% to less than 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 40% | F | 0.00 |
Grades: Each course's final grade will be determined by performance in class attendance, class tests or quizzes, assignments, midterms, and final examinations, as shown below:
| Evaluation Criteria | Marks |
| Class Attendance | 7% |
| Quiz/Class test | 15% |
| Presentation | 8% |
| Assignment | 5% |
| Mid-term Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |