Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BE)

 

About Program:

 

The Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship was established in 2015 with the vision of creating a sustainable entrepreneurial eco-system in the country driven by the innovation and creativity of local entrepreneurs. Its mission is to create young leaders in the society who will be able to solve the social problems or fulfil the needs and wants of their targeted people. It also aims at providing students a platform to develop relevant entrepreneurial skills through practical assignment and project work and elevating the growth of new business through continuous support. Moreover, to become successful entrepreneurs or job holders, the department provides all support to the students such as mentoring, funding, co-working space, industry network and practical focused course curriculum.  

 

WHY THIS DEPARTMENT? 

  • Job crisis is one of the major problems in Bangladesh. According to World Bank said, 1 out of 3 graduates are unemployed in Bangladesh. Moreover, about 21 lac graduates enter the job market every year (The Daily star). 
  • Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship established to address the job crisis of Bangladesh by making our students Entrepreneurs or making them competent to get job. 
  • Our Promise is to ensure 100% employability of students.  

 

CAREER PROSPECTS:

  1. You can become an Entrepreneur (start your own business)
  2. You can get job in National Companies (like-Bank, Telecom, RMG, Pharma, Leather, Food, Insurance, FMCG, IT companies, MFS like bKash, Cement, Textile, new startups and etc.)   
  3. You can get jobs multinational companies (MNCs).
  4. You can get government jobs (All kind of Govt. jobs including BCS)

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO1

Ability to apply knowledge of basic business concepts and principles.

PLO2

Be equipped with the knowledge of building the enterprises, successfully running the enterprises and achieving the growth of the enterprises one built.

PLO3

Demonstrate an appreciation of the broad environment in which business operates.

PLO4

In-depth understanding of entrepreneurship, the process of innovation, and the need for sustainable development.

PLO5

Apply analytical skills, relevant theory and logical thought to decision making processes within a business.

PLO6

Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and socially responsible business practice.

PLO7

Apply specialist skills to analyze issues and develop appropriate reports or other documentation relevant to the area of specialization which will result in a successful business venture.

 

 

Program Duration

Semester’s name

Duration

Spring (6 Months)

January-June

Fall (6 Months)

July-December

 

Admission Requirements

General Student

·         Students having a minimum 2.50 GPA both in SSC and HSC or any equivalent background with a minimum "C" grade in English from any group may apply for admission.

English Medium Student

·         Students completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects may apply. Out of these 7 subjects, applicants must have minimum 4 "B" grade & 3 "C" grade.

 

Total Credits

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development (BED)

The basic credit requirements for a student pursuing a BED degree are given in the following:

Categories of Courses

No. of Courses

Credits

Total Credits

Core courses

19

19*3

57

GED Courses

8+2*

8*3+2*4

32

Open Elective

3

3*3

9

Major Courses

5

5*3

15

Projects

7

7*2

14

Final Project (Thesis/Internship)

1

1*3

3

Total

45

 

130

 

Semester Wise Courses List-

1st Year 1st Semester [Semester-1]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

0413-111

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

03

0231-111

Communicative English

03

0611-111

Computer Fundamentals

03+01(Lab)

0411-111

Accounting for Entrepreneurs

03

0413-121

Management Fundamentals

03

PW 101

Project -1

02

 

1st Year 2nd Semester [Semester-2]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

0412-121

Finance for Entrepreneurs

03

0414-211

Marketing for Entrepreneurs

03

0311-121

Business Economics (Micro & Macro)

03

0611-121

Information Technologies Management for Entrepreneurs

03+1 (Lab)

0413-222

Entrepreneurship in Action

03

PW 102

Project -2

02

 

2nd Year 1st Semester [Semester-3]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

0414-212

Business Communications

03

0413-221

Managing the Legal and Regulatory  Environment of  Business

03

0413-112

Preparing Business Plan and Venture Start Up

03

0223-111

Art of Living

03

0541-111

Mathematics for Business Decisions

03

PW 201

Project -3

02

 

2nd Year 2nd Semester [Semester-4]

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

0413-311

Managing the Innovation

03

0413-312

Human Resource Management

03

0542-111

Statistics for Business Decisions

03

0311-211

Economy of Bangladesh

03

0613-301

Artificial Intelligence for Business

03

PW 202

Project -4

02

 

3rd Year 1st Semester [Semester-5]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

0413-313

Operations Management

03

0411-311

Cost Accounting

03

0222-113

History of Emergence of Bangladesh & Bangla Language & Literature

03

0413-122

Entrepreneurial Behavior

03

0611-311

Data Science and Cyber Security for Business/ General Psychology

03

PW 301

Project -5

02

 

3rd Year 2nd Semester [Semester-6]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

0413-321

Strategic Management

03

0418-411

Entrepreneurial Research Methodology

03

0031-411

Employability 360

03

0414-312

Supply Chain Management

03

 

Open Elective 01

03

PW 302

Project -6

02

 

4th Year 1st Semester [Semester-7]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

 

Open Elective 02

03

 

Open Elective 03

03

 

Major 01

 

 

Major 02

 

 

Major 03

 

PW 401

Project -7

02

 

4th Year 2nd Semester [Semester-8]

Course Code

Course Title

Credit

 

Major 04

03

 

Major 04

03

 

Project Implementation

03

 

 

Course Details with Technology & Industry Linkages-

 

Core Courses: 19 (19*3=57 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0413-111

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0411-111

Accounting for Entrepreneurs

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-121

Finance for Entrepreneurs

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-121

Management Fundamentals

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0311-121

Business Economics (Micro & Macro)

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-212

Business Communications

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-221

Managing the Legal and Regulatory  Environment of  Business

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-222

Entrepreneurship in Action

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-211

Marketing for Entrepreneurs

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-311

Managing the Innovation

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-312

Human Resource Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-313

Operations Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0411-311

Cost Accounting

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-321

Strategic Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0418-411

Entrepreneurial Research Methodology

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-112

Preparing Business Plan and Venture Start Up

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-122

Entrepreneurial Behavior

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-312

Supply Chain Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0542-111

Statistics for Business Decisions

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

GED COURSES: 10 (8*3+2*4=32 Credits)

Students will choose 10 courses out of following courses. 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0231-111

Communicative English

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-111

Computer Fundamentals

2.50

1

.50 + Case Studies

4

0611-121

Information Technologies Management for Entrepreneurs

2.50

1

.50 + Case Studies

4

0311-211

Economy of Bangladesh

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0541-111

Mathematics for Business Decisions

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0313-221

General Psychology

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-311

Data Science and Cyber Security for Business

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0222-113

History of Emergence of Bangladesh & Bangla Language & Literature

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0031-411

Employability 360°

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0223111

Art of Living

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0311-321

Political Economics

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0311-325

Development Studies

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0613-301

Artificial Intelligence for Business

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0613-201

Application of Python in Business

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0612-205

Database Management System

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

Open Elective Courses: 3 (3*3=9 CREDITS)

As part of their academic program, students are required to select two open elective courses that align with their major area of study. These elective courses provide students with the opportunity to explore additional subjects or areas of interest within their chosen field.

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0611-321

Technopreneurship

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-322

Computer Packages of Entrepreneurial Activities

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-323

Introduction to Business Intelligence

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-323

Computer Programming –I

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-324

Computer Programming –ll

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-311

Marketing Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-313

Digital Consumer Behavior

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-314

Strategic Brand Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-315

Sales Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-322

E-business and E- commerce Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-321

Digital and Social Media Marketing

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-321

Financial Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-322

Insurance and Risk Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-323

Fundamentals of Banking

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-324

Financial Statement Analysis

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0411-411

Taxation

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-325

Investment Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-323

Small Business in Bangladesh

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-324

Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-325

Social Entrepreneurship/Business

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-321

Agri Business Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-322

Introduction to Food Science & Technology

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-328

Design Thinking for Sustainable Enterprise

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-326

Project Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-327

New Product Development

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0418-321

International Business

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0311-311

Economic Geography of Bangladesh

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

 

BE MAJOR COURSES

The purpose of designing major courses is to pursue the absolute knowledge on entrepreneurship in detail from different industrial/business sectors. This learning will guide them to choose the right industry to start and manage their own business. In their major courses, students will complete five courses having credentials of fifteen (5*3=15) credit hours. All courses will be offered by the department according to the semester offer.

 

Major Courses for BUSINESS ANALYTICS & DIGITAL MARKETING

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0414-411

Innovation and Strategy in the Digital Economy

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-412

Data Visualization for Business Analytics

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-413

Law and Ethics for Business Analytics

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-414

Consumer Behavioral and Social Media Analytics

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-415

Forecasting in Business and Economics

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-416

Digital Marketing Analytics & Strategy

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-417

 Research in Marketing

 

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0414-411

Digital Marketing Communication

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

Major Courses for APPLIED ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0412-412

Corporate Finance

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-413

Private Equity and Venture Capital

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-414

Strategic planning and budgeting

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-415

Financial Institutions and Markets

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-416

Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-417

Fundamentals of Investment

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0412-418

Working Capital Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

Major Courses for TECHNOPRENEURSHIP

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0611-411

Programming and Problem Solving Lab

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-412

Object Oriented Programming

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-413

Database Management System

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-414

Software Requirement Analysis and Design

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-415

Artificial Intelligence

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-416

Software Project Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0611-417

Enterprise Resource Planning

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

 

Major Courses for AGROPRENEURSHIP & FOOD Processing

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0721-411

Agribusiness Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-412

Agribusiness Marketing Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-413

Food Technology and Processing Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-414

Live Stock and Hatchery Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-415

Insurance & Risk Management in Agribusiness

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-416

Food Retail Management

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0721-417

Supply Chain Management in Agriculture

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

 

Major Courses for Manufacturing Industries

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0413-411

Chemical Industry

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-412

Pharmaceutical Industry

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-413

Textiles Industry

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-414

Readymade Garments Industry

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-423

Real Estate Entrepreneurship

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-416

Agro- Processing Business

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-417

Personal Selling & Sales Management.

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

 

Major Courses for Services Industries

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0413-421

Financial Institutions and Markets

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-422

Logistics and Transportation Business

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-415

Integrated Marketing Communications

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-424

Restaurant and Catering Business

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-425

Travel Agency Operations

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-426

Services Marketing

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-427

Services & Quality Management

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3

 

 

Major Courses for SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 

Course Code

Course Title

Theory

Technology

Industry Linkage+ Case studies

Total Credit

0413-428

Introductions to Social Innovation, Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-429

Microfinance: Theory and Practice

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-430

Social Impact and Its Evaluation

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-431

Introduction to Social Business & Model

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-432

Cases of Social Entrepreneurship

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-433

Financial Aspects of Social Entrepreneurship

2.50

 

.50 + Case Studies

3

0413-434

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation: A Global Perspective

2.50

.50 + Case Studies

3