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Rules and Regulations for MBA Program

1.1 Admission Procedure

BUP seeks applications from prospective candidates, who fulfill MBA admission qualifications as
specified in BUP Admission Guideline. The program is offered annually to fresh candidates only. The
admission notice is circulated usually in the month of July/August of each year through media
advertisement and BUP website notice board. The candidates are asked to apply through online. The
detailed admission procedure has been spelled out in Admission Guideline, which is available in BUP
website (www.bup.edu.bd).

1.1.1 Eligibility for Admission

Required Academic Background.

a. Civil Students. The minimum requirement to apply for admission in the program is a
Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in any field. A student must have at least 8 (eight) points,
to be calculated following the points structure as mentioned in Paragraph 5, with minimum
2nd division or class or equivalent grade or 45% marks in all public examinations.
b. Military Students.
i. Academic Qualification: Academic background and calculation of points will be same as
paragraphs 15.1.1a and 15.1.2. However, Services Headquarters may relax above
conditions.
ii. Service Requirements: The respective Services Headquarters will determine the service
requirements of Bangladeshi military students.
c. Provision for Direct Admission for BUP BBA Graduates:
Students qualifying in 4 years BBA program from BUP will be eligible for admission
directly within regular admission period provided they secure minimum CGPA 2.75.
Students securing CGPA below 2.75 will have to appear competitive admission test with
other candidates.

1.1.2 Calculation of Points.

a. Candidates with Division/Class Based Results. Points will be calculated on the basis of
following table:
Certificate/ Degree Division / Class
1st 2nd

SSC or equivalent 3 2
HSC or equivalent 3 2
Bachelor degree (Pass) 4 3
Bachelor degree (Hons) 5 4
Master degree 1 1
 Note: In case of more than one bachelor or master degree, points will be considered for only
the highest one.
b. Candidates with GPA Based Results.
(1) For SSC and HSC Examination. Points will be calculated on the basis of
following table:
GPA Points
3.5 and above 3
3.0 to <3.5 2
2.5 to <3.0 1

(2) For Bachelor Degree. Candidates with CGPA based result need to calculate
points as shown below:
CGPA Points
3.5 and above 4
3.0 to <3.5 3
2.5 to <3.0 2
2.0 to <2.5 1

(3) For Honors Degree. Candidates with CGPA based result need to calculate
points as shown below:

CGPA Points
3.5 and above 5
3.0 to <3.5 4
2.5 to <3.0 3
2.0 to <2.5 2

c. Candidates with O/A Level. Candidates must have a minimum average grade point of 2.5
in GCE O-Level and 2.0 in GCE A-Level with a Bachelor Degree to apply for the program.
Letter grades of O-Level and A-Level subjects are converted to grade points as A = 4, B = 3, C
= 2, D = 1. Average grade point is calculated by averaging the grade points of 5 best grades
for O-Level (including Mathematics) and the 2 best grades for A-Level. However, points are
assigned as follows:
Average Points Average Grade Points
Grade Point in Point in A-Level
O-Level
3.00 and above 3 2.50 and above 3
2.75 to <3.00 2 2.25 to <2.50 2
2.50 to <2.75 1 2.00 to <2.25 1

Note. Students must not have any F grade in any subject of both O/A Levels.
d. Equivalent Foreign/ Other Examinations. For all other certificates and examinations of
home and abroad, equivalence will be determined by the Equivalence Committee of BUP.
There will be no penalty for break of studies.

1.1.3 Selection Process

Selection of candidates is made basing on their standing in the combined merit list. The selection
process that is followed in BUP is:
 1. Written Admission Test. All candidates are required to attend a written admission test
of 100 marks, where he/she will have to qualify. The test follows the internationally
recognized SAT standard in terms of conventions, coverage and level of difficulty and
covers Mathematics, English, General Aptitude and Analytical Ability.
2. Communication Test (Interview/Viva-Voce). The candidates are selected for
communication test based on their written test result. Panels of faculty members take
the communication test/interview, which carry 25 marks.
3. Marks from Past Public Examinations. The results of past public examinations carry 25
marks, where 15% is from HSC and equivalent and 10% from SSC and equivalent. The
marks are calculated in a simple linear distribution method from candidates' GPA.
4. Final Selection. Final selection is made on the basis of merit. The merit list is prepared
according to combined marks obtained by candidates in the written admission test (50%
of marks scored), score in communication test (interview/viva voce) and in past public
examinations.

1.2 Admission Procedure for First Year Students

After final selection, the candidates are asked to go through a medical checkup at BUP Medical Centre to
ascertain their medical fitness. The selected candidates must collect Admission Form from Admission
Section of Registrar Office and complete admission and registration formalities within the given time
frame with respective BUP Admission Section and Faculty by paying required fees. The following rules
will apply in this regard:
a. Candidate failing to complete admission formalities within the prescribed date and time,
his/ her selection will be considered as cancelled.
b. Student who fails to attend the class within two weeks of the commencement of 1st
semester class, his/her admission will be considered as cancelled.

In case, the prescribed vacancies are not filled up by the candidates in the first merit list, other merit
list(s) will be published from the waiting candidates for admission, who will have to follow the same
procedure for admission.

1.3 Tuition and other Fees

1.3.1 Security Money

The 1st year students must pay Tk. 20,000.00 as security money, which is refundable on completion of
last semester. The following rules will apply for refund of security money:

1) There will be no forfeiture, if a student opts to withdraw before the closing of admission
activities allowing another candidate to avail the seat.

2) 25% of the security money will be forfeited, if a student opts to withdraw before
completion of one year after admission. However, rest of the money will be refunded on
completion of 1st year.
 3) For withdrawal after 1st year of study, there will be no forfeiture of security money. But all
other fees/charges (case by case basis) may be refunded to the student, and in such case
the security money will be converted into caution money and the same may be refunded
excluding any claim from BUP, if any.

1.3.2 Current Fee Structure

The current fee structure for BBA program is available in BUP website. At the beginning of the semester,
the students will be issued with payment schedule for the particular semester.

Ser Category of Fees/ Charges Amount/ Rate (Tk) Remarks Total Amount in
Program (Tk)
1. Application Processing Fee 750.00 Once 750.00

2. Admission Fee 10,000.00 Once 10000.00

3. Registration Fee 450.00 Once 450.00

4. Library Fee 300.00 Each Semester 1200.00

5. Computer Lab and Training 600.00 Each Semester 2400.00

Aid Fee
6. Security Money 20,000.00 Once, 20000.00
Refundable
7. Internship Fee 2,000 Once (With the 2,000
Last Semester)
8. Tuition Fee 1800.00 Each Semester 7200.00

9. Medical Fee 600.00 Each Semester 2400.00

10. Sports Fee 600.00 Each Semester 2400.00

11. Exam Fee/ Course 1200.00 Per Subject 24000.00

Registration Fee
12. Grade Sheet Fee 375.00 Each Semester 1500.00

13. Student Welfare Fee 2000.00 Each Semester 8000.00

14. Education Enhancement Fee 600.00 Each Semester 2400.00

15. Cultural/Magazine Fee 300.00 Each Semester 1200.00

16. Center Fee 500.00 Each Semester 4,000

17. MT Development Fee 2,000 Once 2,000
18 Transport Fee 350 Each Semester 2,800
19. Recreation Fee 2,50 Each Semester 2,000
20. ID Card Fee 100.00 Once 100.00

Grand Total: 96,800.00

 Additional Fees/Payments (As Required)
Ser Subjects Amount (Tk)

1. Re-admission 5000.00
2. Migration 500.00
3. Non Collegiate 3000.00
4. Provisional / Original Certificate Fee 375.00
5. Special Final Exam Fee 4000.00

1.3.3 Review of Fee Structure

All fees mentioned in the above table will be reviewed as and when necessary by the university
authority and the students will be liable to pay the fees as per changed/reviewed fees.

1.3.4 Deadline for Submission of Fees/Dues

The 1st year students will have to clear all the fees during the admission process after publication of
result. For subsequent semesters, the payment of all fees/dues must be maintained semester wise and
the following rules will apply in this regard:

1) The semester fees can be paid within 15 days after commencement of each semester
without any penalty.
2) The students may pay their fees after 1st 15 days within one month time by paying a
penalty of Tk 500.00 for each 15 days.
3) If a student fails to pay the semester fees within one and a half month, his/her name will
be dropped and the student will have to apply for re-admission, should he/she desires
to continue his/her study. If approved, he/she may take re-admission paying re-
admission fee.

1.4 Course Load to Student

The students must enroll for 5 courses in each semester. However, the load may be relaxed for the
students who have not completed a pre-requisite course or enrolling after withdrawal duly approved by
competent authority as per existing rule. As a general rule, students are not allowed to take more than 5
courses in a semester. However, maximum six courses will be allowed, when a student is repeating a
course for obtaining 'F' grade. This will be allowed only once in a program and if the course is offered in
the particular semester. A student must complete the prerequisite course(s) before registering for the
course(s) requiring prerequisite(s).
1.5 Conduct of Courses

Single teacher is assigned to plan and teach a particular course in a semester. The following guidelines
will be followed for conduct of courses:

1) At the beginning of the semester, the course teacher will prepare a course outline
incorporating the course syllabus, performance evaluation and grading system (as laid
down in the policy), list of suggested text books/references, and a tentative schedule of
classes, examinations and events. He/she will distribute a copy of the same to each
student registered for the course and will submit a copy to the Program Office.
2) At least 2 (two) classes of 90 minutes each per week for each batch should be planned.
Of 90 minutes, 15 minutes may be catered for consultation as per the course outline.
3) The course teachers are expected to ensure conduct of minimum 7 (seven)
quizzes/weekly tests in a semester for each course.
4) A term paper, a project or a research work should be assigned, either individually or in
groups on any issue pertaining to the course.
5) A number of individual and group assignments, case studies, presentations, etc should
be assigned to students as per the course requirements.
6) In order to enhance communication and presentation skills, a student must be assigned
to conduct at least two individual presentations in each course of a semester on any
topic or case. The presentations must be short and miscellaneous periods may be
utilized in coordination for the purpose.
7) The students must appear 2 (two) Mid Term examinations in a semester as per given
schedule. As a rule, retake of Mid Term Examination are not allowed, except for
sickness, hospitalization or other unavoidable circumstances, provided the student has
valid supporting documents and he/she has been permitted by the course teacher and
the program office before the examination commences. In such cases, 25% of total
weightage assigned against each midterm exam may be deducted.
8) Attendance of classes by students is important for learning
9) Any fraction in the marks obtained is to be rounded up to the advantage of student i.e.
any fraction to be rounded up to the next number.

1.6 Examination and Assessment System

BUP follows a single examiner system and continuous assessment is done to evaluate a student in a
semester. The following rules will apply for all tests and examinations:

1) All tests, assignments, term papers, presentations, class performance will be evaluated
by the course teacher. He/she will show the scripts, assignments, term papers, etc to
the students in the classroom in the following week. However, the scripts of final
examination will not be shown to them.
 2) The course teacher is required to submit all scripts, assignments, etc with a compiled
up-to-date result summary for all the tests/performance evaluated prior to semester
final examination to the Controller of Examination of BUP.
3) The questions for the semester final examination will be set by the course teacher, who
will submit the same to the Controller of Examination. The Controller of Examination
may moderate the question through Moderation Committee, if necessary.
4) The course teacher alone will evaluate the scripts and submit marks obtained to the
Controller of Examination.
1.7 Supplementary Final Examination

As a general rule, supplementary examinations of any kind are not allowed. However, if a student fails to
appear scheduled semester final examination for extremely unavoidable and valid reasons, he/she may
be allowed to appear this examination on case by case basis under the following guidelines:

1) He/she should appear supplementary final examination preferably within 45 days from
date on which the particular examination was held.
2) Students should apply to Dean FBS with required supporting documents describing the
reasons for his/her inability to appear scheduled semester final examination. The Dean,
if convinced, will forward the same to the office of the Controller of Examination duly
recommended for approval and making arrangements to conduct the subject
examination.
3) Student will have to pay the required fees as per the university policy for appearing
supplementary examination and complete other examination formalities for the
course(s) so appeared.
4) Not more than 'B+' grading will be awarded to the students for supplementary
examinations.
5) The student, who will have to appear supplementary examination for a course, which is
pre-requisite for a course(s) in next semester, he/she will be allowed to register in the
same and continue with the next semester. However, in case the student fails to obtain
a passing grade; it will automatically lead him/her to withdraw from the relevant
course(s).
6) The existing rules of semester final examination will apply to the conduct of
supplementary examinations e.g. question setting, moderation, evaluation, and result
publication etc.

1.8 Performance Evaluation System

1.8.1 Grading System

Letter grades are used to evaluate the performance of a student in a course. The following grading
system is currently followed for performance evaluation of the students:

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point

 80% and above A+ (A Plus) 4.00
75% to < 80% A (A Regular) 3.75
70% to < 75% A- (A Minus) 3.50
65% to < 70% B+ (B Plus) 3.25
60% to < 65% B (B Regular) 3.00
55% to < 60% B- (B Minus) 2.75
50% to < 55% C+ (C Plus) 2.50
45% to < 50% C (C Regular) 2.25
40% to < 45% D 2.00
< 40% F 0.00
--------------------- I Incomplete
--------------------- W Withdrawn

The BUP authority reserves the right to review/revise the above grading system.

1.8.2 Distribution of Marks for Evaluation

The grade in a course will be based on an overall evaluation of a student’s performance in assignments,
examinations, quizzes, term papers, project works, class attendance, class participation etc. The
distribution of marks for assessment in a course will be as under:

1) 2 x Mid-term examinations of approximately 1 hour duration each : 20%

2) Comprehensive Semester Final Examination : 50%
3) Quizzes and/or weekly tests : 10%
4) Term paper and/or project work incl presentation : 5%
5) Assignments, case studies, class participation : 5%
6) Individual presentations : 5%
7) Class attendance and participation, etc : 5%
Total : 100%

However, depending on the nature of course, minor modifications can be made by respective course
teacher, provided it is incorporated in the course outline.

1.8.3 Computation of CGPA

CGPA will be computed after each semester to determine the academic standing of the student in the
program. The following 4-step procedure will be followed to calculate CGPA of a student:

a. Step 1. Grade Points earned in each course will be computed basing on credit hours in that
course and the individual grade earned in that course by multiplying both.
b. Step 2. All subject grade points (determined at Step 1) will be added to determine the Total
Grade Points Earned.
c. Step 3. Credits of all courses will be added together to determine the Total Number of
Credits.
d. Step 4. CGPA will be determined by dividing the results of Step 2 by result of Step 3.

1.9 Incomplete Grades

A student will be assigned ‘Incomplete’ grade for incomplete course work, provided he/she is permitted
by Academic Council. This will be recorded as ‘I’ with an alternative grade based on the work completed
at that point in time. The alternative grade will come into effect if the student fails to complete the
course requirement within 4 weeks from the publication of the provisional results in a semester.

1.10 Repeating/Retaking Course(s)

The repeating/retaking course(s) will be guided by the following rules:
1) A student earning an ‘F’ grade in any course shall be required to improve the grade by
retaking the course offered in the subsequent semester(s), since achieving a passing
grade in all courses individually is a degree requirement.
2) A student earning an A (-) grade or below may also elect to improve the grade by
repeating a course, when offered in the subsequent semester(s). The following rules will
apply for in this regard:
a) In order to repeat a course, the student must apply to the Dean of the Faculty at
least 4 (four) weeks before the commencement of a semester. A student
desiring to repeat a course in final semester, shall have to apply to the Dean to
withhold his/her graduation too.
b) The grade earned on the repeated course will be shown in the transcript by ‘R’
symbol meaning ‘Repeat’. The grade earned on such course(s) would be used
for computing the final CGPA.
3) A course can be repeated only once. However, repeating a course is not allowed after
the graduation.

1.11 Students' Grievance Procedure

The Controller of Examination reserves the right to arrange re-scrutiny of a student’s script or re-
evaluation of grading, if a student submits a grievance application to Controller of Examination within
one week of publication of provisional results.

1.12 Rules for Withdrawal and Dismissal

1.12.1 Probation and Withdrawal for Poor Performance

A student, when obtaining a CGPA of less than 2.00 at the end of any semester, shall be withdrawn from
the program. As a general rule a student will have to maintain a CGPA of 2.50 at the end of each
semester. In case a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 2.50 at the end of a semester, but obtains a
CGPA 2.00 or more, will be placed on probation. If a student placed on probation, fails to raise the CGPA
to 2.50 in the next immediate semester, he/she will be withdrawn from the program.

1.12.2 Withdrawal on Own Accord

1.12.2.1 Temporary Withdrawal

A student may be allowed a temporary withdrawal on account of unsatisfactory performance or for any
other valid reasons; provided he/she has completed at least one semester, maintaining a CGPA of 2.80
at the time of application and it is approved by the Academic Council. A student, when taking temporary
withdrawal, will have to complete the program within valid registration period from the date of initial
registration.

1.12.2.2 Permanent Withdrawal

A student may apply for a permanent withdrawal due to poor academic performance or for any other
valid reason, provided it is approved by the Academic Council. The admission and registration of the
student will be cancelled, when he/she is allowed a permanent withdrawal. When a student is
permanently withdrawn, he/she will require a fresh admission and fresh registration for re-entry into
the program like any other new candidate.

1.12.3 Dismissal on Disciplinary Ground

A student may be dismissed or expelled from the program for adopting unfair means; unruly behaviour,
or any other breach of discipline. The implication of dismissal may include cancellation of admission and
expiry of registration. Once a student is dismissed, he/she will require a readmission and fresh
registration to re-participate in the program.

1.12.3.1 Unfair Means

Adopting unfair means by a student may lead into his/her dismissal from the program and expulsion
from the university. The following will be considered as unfair means adopted during examinations and
other contexts:

1) Communicating with fellow students for obtaining help in the examination.

2) Copying from another student’s script/report/paper.
3) Copying from desk or palm of a hand or from other incriminating documents.
4) Possession of any incriminating document whether used or not.
5) Approaching a teacher directly or indirectly in any form to influence his/her grades.

1.12.3.2 Expulsion
A student may be expelled from the university on disciplinary ground. A student, if expelled, will never
be allowed re-entry in the particular program or any other program in BUP and be subjected to other
terms and conditions as set by the authority while approving the expulsion order. However, a student, if
expelled temporarily, may be allowed re-entry into the course/program on expiry of the punishment
period and on fulfillment of other terms and conditions (if any) as set by the authority while approving
the temporary expulsion order.

1.12.3.3 Other Breach of Discipline

Academic council may dismiss a student on disciplinary ground for any kind of breach of discipline or
unruly behavior, which may disrupt the academic environment or program or is considered detrimental
to BUP’s image.

1.13 Class Attendance

Students are responsible to attend classes regularly and contrary to this rule will be viewed seriously.
Absence in more than 25% classes without permission and without valid reason in any course will
disqualify a student to appear semester final examination of the same. A student must obtain
permission from his/her course teacher for any absence on valid reason and must inform the program
office.

1.14 Discipline and Code of Conduct

Adherence to strict discipline is considered to be a core concept of building future business leaders at
FBS. The students must abide by the rules, regulations and code of conduct of the university. Students
are forbidden either to be a member of or to organize students’ organization, club, society etc. other
than those set up by the University authority. They must maintain a quiet and congenial atmosphere in
the academic building particularly adjacent to the classroom, library, faculty rooms etc. The students will
not be allowed to enter the classroom, if he/she is in contrary to the following rules:
 Arriving late in the class
 Not wearing appropriate dress as per the dress code mentioned in paragraph 24 below

The Students' Discipline Rules are available in BUP website.

1.15 Dress Code

The way a student dress up in the classroom determines how people perceive him or her as a
professional/executive. It is assumed that the Business students understand about the professional
attire. However, the authority has the right to implement some kind of dress code for its students
particularly the business students as classroom attire. The FBS prefers that its students will wear
appropriate executive dress during classroom/academic activities. The dress code for FBS students,
which will be effective January 2014, is given below:

 Male
o Summer
 Sober colored trouser/pant
 Collared button-down full sleeved shirt duly tucked in
 Appropriate leather belt
 Appropriate leather shoes
 Business suit/blazer (optional during summer)
o Winter
 Sober colored trouser/pant
 Collared button-down full sleeved shirt duly tucked in
 Business suit/blazers/Sports coat (preferred)
  Sober colored Jacket/Sweaters
 Appropriate leather belt
 Appropriate Tie (optional)
 Appropriate leather shoes
 Female
o Summer
 Sober colored salwar and kamiz or trouser/pant and kamiz with appropriate
scarf (orna)
 Appropriate shoes/Dress Sandals
 Women suit/blazer with collared button-down shirt (optional)
o Winter
 Sober colored salwar and kamiz or trouser/pant and kamiz with appropriate
scarf (orna)
 Women suit/blazer with collared button-down shirt (allowed)
 Sober colored Jacket/Sweater/Cardigan
 Appropriate shoes/Dress Sandals
 Accessories and Jewelry
o Accessories should be tasteful, professional
o Jewelry should be worn in good taste
 Makeup, Perfume/Cologne
o A professional appearance is encouraged and excessive makeup is unprofessional.
Some employees may be allergic to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup, so one
should wear these substances with restraint.
 ID Card
Students must hang their ID card as part of the dress code in a manner so that it is visible while
they are in the campus
 Do not wear
o T-shirt, frayed or faded shirts
o Sleeveless kamiz/blouses, tops, sweatshirt, sweatpants
o Leggings, stretch pants, cargo style pants, pants that are frayed, holes or are faded,
all kind of skirts
o Denim/Jeans (pants or shirts), leather trousers/pants
o Birkenstock type sandals or flip flops/slippers, athletic or hiking shoes
o Shorts or three-quarters
o Any kind of indecent clothing