Brac University (BU)

Academic qualifications (for all programs except Pharmacy)

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in O-Levels/equivalent in five subjects and A-Levels/equivalent in two subjects according to the BRAC University scale (A=5, B=4, C=3 & D=2). Subjects with E grade will not be considered.
• Candidates who have completed higher secondary education (12 years of schooling) under a system different from O/A Level or equivalent will be considered.
• Candidates with a break of study of not more than three years may apply for admission.

Academic qualifications (for Pharmacy)

• Candidate must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in SSC/O Levels/ recognized equivalents and HSC/A Levels/ recognized equivalents separately.
• Candidate must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents with the following science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• Candidates for Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) must pass HSC/A-level/recognized equivalents with a minimum B grade in Biology & Chemistry, a minimum C grade in Mathematics and D grade in Physics.
• Candidate must pass HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalent examination in current year or one previous year.
• However, candidates having no Mathematics at the HSC/ “A” level or recognized equivalents may be admitted, but they need to take an extra 3 (three) credits course on Mathematics relevant to B. Pharm. curriculum.
• Foreign students must have passed 12 education years and got same grades in equivalent examinations from foreign recognized institutions.

Subject Requirements for particular program

• Candidates for Engineering and Physical Sciences (EEE, ECE, CSE, APE and PHY) must have a minimum C grade in Physics & Mathematics at A Level/equivalents. Candidates for BSc in Computer Science and BSc in Mathematics must have a minimum C grade in Mathematics at A Level/equivalents. 
• Candidates for BSc in Electronic & Communication Engineer and Electrical & Electronic Engineering having Physics and Mathematics but not Chemistry at A Level/equivalents must take a remedial course in Chemistry, in addition to the courses required for the program.
• Candidates for BSc in Biotechnology and Microbiology should have a minimum C grade in Biology and Chemistry at A Level/equivalents. Candidates not having Mathematics at A Level/equivalents must take a remedial course in Mathematics in addition to the courses required for the program.
• Candidates for Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) should have a minimum B grade in Biology, Chemistry and D grade in Physics in A Level or equivalent examination. However candidates having no Mathematics at the A level/recognized equivalents may be admitted, but they need to take an extra 03 credit courses in Mathematics relevant to the B.Pharm. curriculum. 

At the time of application, the applicants need to attach all academic and other related documents with the application form.

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of the BRAC Business School is a skill-based, 60 credit (20 courses and an internship), two-year full time Program. A student may, however, enroll as a part time student. The duration of the part time program depends on the chosen course loads.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Saturday to Thursday.

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education or 14 years of education with 8 or more years of corporate experience) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA  2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Executive MBA 

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Program of BRAC Business School is a part-time, skill-based program requiring 45 credits (15 courses) expected to be completed within two years. An academic year consists of three terms (Spring, Summer, Fall). Depending on the course load of an individual student, the duration may vary.

The classes are conducted on: Thursday & Saturday – (6.30pm-9.30pm), Friday – (9.30am-9.30pm)

Objectives

The EMBA Program aims at making corporate executives capable of skillfully using theoretical knowledge in practical situations, and take effective decisions.

Eligibility 

• Minimum 15 years of schooling and 3 years of professional / executive experience after graduation or 14 years of schooling with 6 or more years of corporate experience having at least 2nd class or CGPA  2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Areas of Concentration

• Management and HR
• Finance and Banking 
• Marketing
• Operations Management & Management Science  

MA in English

BRAC University MA in English program has two concentrations: a) Literature and b) ELT and Applied Linguistics. The program is based on the conviction that students will benefit from an in-depth study of many aspects of English language and literature. Required credit for MA in English is 36.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sunday to Wednesday, 6.00pm – 9.00pm Thursday

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (BA in English with 16 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to  the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

MA in TESOL

MA in TESOL is a full-time program for current in English teachers or anyone interested to pursue a career as an English teacher. This program focuses on training teachers of English to acquire the knowledge and competence for upgrading their professional skills so that they can efficiently teach English to both adult and young learners.

• Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education will have to do 39 credits.
• Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in any other subjects of Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies will have to do 45 credits.
• Candidates with a 3-year BA degree having English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education with 2-years of teaching experience will have to do 45 credits.
• All classes are held in the afternoon-evening hours, i.e. 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday. However, the timings are flexible according to learners’ situation.

Eligibility  

• Candidates should have a four-year Bachelor Degree (16 years of education) with a minimum of 2^nd class/division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 in English/Education/Linguistics, or relevant subject in Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies (from any government authorized university). Candidates with three-year Bachelor degree must have two years’ experience of teaching.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.  

Master in Disaster Management

Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management (PPDM) is a 36 credit Master’s Degree program including 6 credit for dissertation. Full time student can complete the course in 4 consecutive semesters.

All classes are held in the evening: 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday to Tuesday.

Eligibility

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Master of Development Studies 

The Master of Development Studies (MDS) is a 45-credit Masters program. The MDS program designed to provide an in-depth, inter-disciplinary understanding of development concepts and issues. The program provides a wide range of elective courses so that students can pursue their studies according to their academic interests and career objectives.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday to Thursday

Eligibility 

• Minimum a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree (16 years of education) in any discipline having at least a 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (from any govt. authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• A candidate who has done a postgraduate diploma course and having at least 06 (six) years of job experience in addition to a Bachelor degree is also eligible to apply.

Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE)

The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) degree is designed to create highly competent economics professionals with capability to serve in the private and public sectors. It is a 36-credit program comprising core courses, primary concentration courses, free electives and a thesis (optional). 

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, on weekdays.

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of Education – at least 2^nd class/division obtained or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in Economics. Those with degrees in business studies, physical sciences, engineering or social sciences are also eligible to apply but may have to take foundation courses.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

MS in Biotechnology

The “MS in Biotechnology” curriculum at BRACU is aimed to blend a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum at BRACU is comprised of a total of 36 credits. There are core theory courses and a wide variety of elective courses and a compulsory research project (thesis) on an indigenous biotech-related problem. The thesis is obligatory to acquaint a student with the process of how biotechnological research is carried out starting from the planning stage of the research project to its execution. This will not only give an in-depth understanding of the research topic but also a hands-on experience of conducting a research study.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday to Thursday. In special cases classes will be taken on weekends.

Eligibility 

• Minimum B.Sc Honors (16 years of education in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Fisheries/ Agriculture/ any relevant subject or an MBBS degree) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2). Candidates having E will not be eligible. However, it may be relaxed in special cases.

MS in EEE

The MSc/MEngg in EEE program provides students with broad, in-depth and up-to-date engineering knowledge and skills in three academic tracks of electrical engineering, namely, electronics, telecommunication, and power system. Students can pursue their Master’s degree with concentration/major in one of these academic tracks.

There are two options under which the Master’s degree can be pursued: the thesis option and the non-thesis option. In the thesis option, students are required to carry out original research work as a part of their degree requirement in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in EEE. In the non-thesis option, students are required to carry out an independent study of an engineering topic of practical significance, in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Engineering (M.Engg) in EEE.

Each student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.65 out of 4.0 to graduate. Apart from the regular subject-related courses to fulfill the requirement for coursework, a student may also be required to take remedial and supplementary non-credit courses to improve study skills, presentation and communication skills, as determined by the admission committee.

All classes are held in the evening: Sunday to Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Eligibility 

A candidate must have a B.Sc. degree in any of the following:

1.      Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
2.     Electrical Engineering (EE)

     III.    Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)

1.     Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE)
2.     Or, an equivalent degree in related areas

* Candidates having a B.Sc. degree in CS/CSE need to take prerequisite courses. Prerequisite

courses may be waived if the candidate has already completed equivalent courses.

* The candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or at least second class/division in B.Sc. (from any government authorized university).

* Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.

* Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

MS in CSE

The objective of the degree is to produce a well-informed and well-balanced graduate who can use Computer Science and Engineering tools to solve real world problems. At Masters level, they would be trained in research methodology, so that they can contribute towards creation of new knowledge.

– M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses =18 credits and Thesis = 18 credits

 – M.Engg. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses = 30 credits and Project = 6 credits

All classes are held during the weekends between 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Eligibility 

* Minimum Accredited bachelor’s degree having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent in any one of the following degree (from any government authorized university) can apply:

1)  B.ScEngg. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering

2)  B.ScEngg. Degree in Electrical Engineering

3)  B.Sc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

* Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.

* Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

MPSM

Masters in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM) is a unique program – consisting of 48 credits – offered by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University. Nowadays, procurement is a key function for any organization, either public or private. With this context in mind, BIGD is offering the program to sensitize and build up the capacity of officials of public, non-government, and private sectors on procurement, purchasing and supply chain management issues.

Class time: Thursday – 6.00 pm -9.00 pm & Friday – 3.00 pm-9.00 pm

Eligibility 

•     Minimum a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree (16 years of education) in any discipline having at least a 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (from any govt. authorized university).
•          Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
•     Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

• A candidate who has done a postgraduate diploma course and having at least 06 (six) years of job experience in addition to a Bachelor degree is also eligible to apply.

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

MEd.& PGD in Educational Leadership and School Improvement is a professional development program aims to enhance the capacities of the education professionals in variety of areas, like leadership and management, academic and the research, pedagogy, school improvement, advanced skills in the communication, critical thinking, problem solving, etc. It comprises of (10-courses/27-credits) to complete PGD in Educational Leadership and School Improvement, & (10-courses plus a 9-credit ‘dissertation’/total 36-credits) to complete MEd. in Educational Leadership and School Improvement. The program is designed and offered in a modular system of courses, and it takes 16-months to complete ‘PGD’, and, 20-months to complete ‘MEd’.

All classes are held in the evenings at BRACU (main campus).

Eligibility 

•  Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in the Secondary/Equivalent, and the Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants are required to sit for ‘only’ the INTERVIEW’ as an admission test.

MSc. & Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development

MSc. & PGD in Early Childhood Development is a professional development program aims to develop the capacity of ECD professionals of GO/NGOs, Educators, Health Professionals, School Teachers, as well as, for ‘fresh graduates’. It comprises of (9-courses/27-credits) to complete PGD in ECD, & (9-courses plus a 9-credit ‘dissertation’/total 36-credits) to complete MSc. in ECD. The program is designed and offered in a modular system of courses, and it takes 16-months to complete ‘PGD’, and, 20-months to complete ‘MSc’.

All classes are held in evenings at BRACU (main campus).

Eligibility

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in Secondary/Equivalent and Higher Secondary/Equivalent separately.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants are required to sit for ‘only’ the INTERVIEW’ as an admission test.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

MSc./PGD in Early Childhood Development is a professional development program aims to develop the capacity of ECD professionals of GO/NGOs, Educators, Health Professionals, School Teachers, as well as, for ‘fresh graduates’. It comprises of (9-courses/27-credits) to complete PGD in ECD, & (9-courses plus a 9-credit ‘dissertation’/total 36-credits) to complete MSc. in ECD. The program is designed and offered in a modular system of courses, and it takes 18-months to complete ‘PGD’, and, 24-months to complete ‘MSc’.

All classes are held in evenings at BRACU (main campus).

Eligibility

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, except the BRACU graduates having the CGPA 3.0 or above, are required to sit for the written admission test. Admission Test will have the ‘two’ parts: 1-hr ‘written test’, and, a short ‘interview’ to identify the applicant’s proficiency level in English language. Both the ‘written test’ and the ‘interview’ will be held on the same day in a short (15/30-minute) break. Interview is, however, mandatory for all the applicants.

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

The objective of the degree is to produce a well-informed and well-balanced graduate who can use Computer Science and Engineering tools to solve real world problems. At Masters level, they would be trained in research methodology, so that they can contribute towards creation of new knowledge.

– M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses =18 credits and Thesis = 18 credits

 – M.Engg. in Computer Science and Engineering Courses = 30 credits and Project = 6 credits

All classes are held during the weekends between 3:00pm-9:00pm.

Eligibility 

• Minimum Accredited bachelor’s degree having at least 2^ndClass/Division or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent in any one of the following degree (from any government authorized university) can apply:

1)   B.ScEngg. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering

2)   B.ScEngg. Degree in Electrical Engineering

3)   B.Sc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

•    Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^ndClass in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
•    GED is not acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

         (a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

   (b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

• Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and
• Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or
• GMAT total combined score of 560.

     (c) Applicants of MSc/Engg CSE will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper -based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based test – iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 each

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

The MSc/MEngg in EEE program provides students with broad, in-depth and up-to-date engineering knowledge and skills in three academic tracks of electrical engineering, namely, electronics, telecommunication, and power system. Students can pursue their Master’s degree with concentration/major in one of these academic tracks.

There are two options under which the Master’s degree can be pursued: the thesis option and the non-thesis option. In the thesis option, students are required to carry out original research work as a part of their degree requirement in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Science (M.Sc.) in EEE. In the non-thesis option, students are required to carry out an independent study of an engineering topic of practical significance, in addition to doing the required number of course works and the degree awarded is Master of Engineering (M.Engg) in EEE.

Each student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.65 out of 4.0 to graduate. Apart from the regular subject-related courses to fulfill the requirement for coursework, a student may also be required to take remedial and supplementary non-credit courses to improve study skills, presentation and communication skills, as determined by the admission committee.

All classes are held in the evening: Sunday to Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 

Eligibility  

A candidate must have a B.Sc. degree in any of the following:

1.      Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
2.     Electrical Engineering (EE)

      III.    Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)

1.     Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE)
2.     Or, an equivalent degree in related areas

•  Candidates having a B.Sc. degree in CS/CSE need to take prerequisite courses. Prerequisite

    courses may be waived if the candidate has already completed equivalent courses.

• The candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or at least second class/division in B.Sc. (from any government authorized university).
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
•  GED is not acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

              (a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

       (b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

• Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and
• Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or
• GMAT total combined score of 560.

(c) Applicants of MSc/Engg EEE will get exemption from the English Composition part       of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper -based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based test – iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 each

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

MEd./PGD in Educational Leadership and School Improvement is a professional development program aims to enhance the capacities of the education professionals in variety of areas, like leadership and management, academic and the research, pedagogy, school improvement, advanced skills in the communication, critical thinking, problem solving, etc. It comprises of (10-courses/27-credits) to complete PGD in Educational Leadership and School Improvement, & (10-courses plus a 9-credit ‘dissertation’/total 36-credits) to complete MEd. in Educational Leadership and School Improvement. The program is designed and offered in a modular system of courses, and it takes 18-months to complete ‘PGD’, and, 24-months to complete ‘MEd’.

All classes are held in the evenings at BRACU (main campus).

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in the SSC/Equivalent, and the HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable

Admission Test

All eligible applicants are required to sit for ‘only’ the INTERVIEW’ as an admission test.

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTERS IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Masters in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM) is a unique program – consisting of 48 credits – offered by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University. Nowadays, procurement is a key function for any organization, either public or private. With this context in mind, BIGD is offering the program to sensitize and build up the capacity of officials of public, non-government, and private sectors on procurement, purchasing and supply chain management issues.

Class time: Thursday – 6.00 pm -9.00 pm & Friday – 3.00 pm-9.00 pm

Eligibility 

• Minimum a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree (16 years of education) in any discipline having at least a 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 (from any govt. authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable. 

• A candidate who has done a postgraduate diploma course and having at least 06 (six) years of job experience in addition to a Bachelor degree is also eligible to apply.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

The “MS in Biotechnology” curriculum at BRACU is aimed to blend a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum at BRACU is comprised of a total of 36 credits. There are core theory courses and a wide variety of elective courses and a compulsory research project (thesis) on an indigenous biotech-related problem. The thesis is obligatory to acquaint a student with the process of how biotechnological research is carried out starting from the planning stage of the research project to its execution. This will not only give an in-depth understanding of the research topic but also a hands-on experience of conducting a research study.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sunday to Thursday. In special cases classes will be taken on weekends.

Eligibility 

• Minimum B.Sc Honors (16 years of education in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Fisheries/ Agriculture/ any relevant subject or an MBBS  degree) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from  any  government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2). Candidates having E will not be eligible. However, it may be relaxed in special cases.
• GED is not acceptable. 

Admission Test 

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above

(b) Applicants of MS BIO will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 (Paper-based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test – iBT)

      – International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5, with sub  scores of 6.0 each

(Note that the applicants must appear in the program-wise sections of the written test)

[TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED ECONOMICS

The Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) degree is designed to create highly competent economics professionals with capability to serve in the private and public sectors. It is a 36-credit program comprising core courses, primary concentration courses, free electives and a thesis. 

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, on weekdays.

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of Education – at least 2^nd class/division obtained or CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 in Economics. Those with degrees in business studies, physical sciences, engineering or social sciences are also eligible to apply but may have to take foundation courses.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/equivalent and HSC/equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable. 

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test: (a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and (b) applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

 GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of the BRAC Business School is a skill-based, 60 credit (20 courses and an internship), two-year full-time Program. A student may, however, enroll as a part-time student. The duration of the part-time program depends on the chosen course loads.

All classes are held in the evenings, 6:30pm-9: 30 pm, Saturday to Thursday.

Eligibility 

• Minimum 15 years of education with Bachelor Degree (or 14 years of education with 8 or more years of corporate experience) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5  out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable. 

Admission Test 

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

 *Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

 (a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

 (b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

              – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores,

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date.

 Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management (PPDM) is a 36 credit Master’s Degree program including 6 credit for dissertation. Full time student can complete the course in 4 consecutive semesters. 

All classes are held in the evening: 6:30pm-9:30pm, Friday to Tuesday.

Eligibility

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (15 years of education) having at least 2nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable. 

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560. 

[GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years after the test date] 

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

MA in TESOL is a full-time program for current in English teachers or anyone interested to pursue a career as an English teacher. This program focuses on training teachers of English  to acquire the knowledge and competence for upgrading their professional skills so that they can efficiently teach English to both adult and young learners.

Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education will have to do 39 credits.

Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor degree in any other subjects of Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies will have to do 45 credits.

Candidates with a 3-year BA degree having English/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics/Education with 2-years of teaching experience will have to do 45 credits.

All classes are held in the afternoon-evening hours, i.e. 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday. However, the timings are flexible according to learners’ situation.

Eligibility  

• Candidates should have a four-year Bachelor Degree (16 years of education) with a minimum of 2^nd class/division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 in English/Education/Linguistics, or relevant subject in Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts/Business Studies (from any government authorized university). Candidates with three-year Bachelor degree must have two years’ experience of teaching.

•  Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.  
• GED is not acceptable.

Admission Test

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above.

(b) Applicants will get exemption from the English Composition part of the written test if they have the following TOEFL/IELTS scores: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 580 (Paper-based test) or 240 (Computer based test) or 94 (Internet based test – iBT)
•  International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each module.

[TOEFL/IELTS scores are considered valid for 2 (two) years after the test date]

 Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

BRAC University MA in English program has two concentrations: a) Literature and b) ELT and Applied Linguistics. The program is based on the conviction that students will benefit from an in-depth study of many aspects of English language and literature. Required credit for MA in English is 36.

All classes are held in the evening, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sunday to Wednesday, 6.00pm – 9.00pm Thursday 

Eligibility 

• Minimum Bachelor Degree (BA in English with 16 years of education) having at least 2^nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university)
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class/Division in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable.

Admission Test 

All eligible applicants, unless exempted*, are required to sit for a written admission test. Those who qualify in the written test will be called for interview for final selection.

*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:

(a) BRACU graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above and

(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:

             – Old GRE score of 450 verbal/550 analytical/650 quantitative and

             – Revised GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or

             – GMAT total combined score of 560.

             – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 580 (Paper-based test)

or 240 (Computer based test) or 94 (Internet based test – iBT)

             – International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 7.0, with sub scores of 6.0 each

GRE/GMAT scores are considered valid for 5 (five) years and IELTS/TOEFL for 2 (two) years after the test date. 

Interview is mandatory for all qualified applicants

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA)

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Program of BRAC Business School is a part-time, skill-based program requiring 45 credits (15 courses) expected to be completed within two years. An academic year consists of three terms (Spring, Summer, Fall). Depending on the course load of an individual student, the duration may vary.

The classes are conducted on: Thursday & Saturday (6:30pm – 9:30pm), Friday (9:30am – 9:30pm)

Objectives

The EMBA Program aims at making corporate executives capable of skillfully using theoretical knowledge in practical situations, and take effective decisions.

Eligibility

• Minimum 15 years of schooling and 3 years of professional / executive experience after graduation or 14 years of schooling with 6 or more years of corporate experience having at least 2nd class or CGPA  2.50 out of 4.00 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2^nd Class in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
• GED is not acceptable. 

 
Areas of Concentration

• Management and HR
• Finance and Banking 
• Marketing
• Operations Management & Management Science

Please read carefully : It is the applicant’s responsibility to check eligibility criteria before applying. Applicants not meeting eligibility criteria may be refused admission and payments made for the same will not be refunded

Following documents of the successful candidates will be needed at the time of Admission.

• • SSC/O-levels mark sheet and certificate

  • HSC/A-levels mark sheet and certificate (if available)

  • Passport size photograph of candidate and parents

  • Photo ID of candidate and parents NID

• Scholarships/Financial Aid
  BRAC University provides following Scholarships/Financial Aid:

  a. Based on the Previous Academic Results
  b. Based on BRACU Admission Test Results
  c. Merit Scholarship Based on BRACU Academic Results
  d. Sibling Scholarship
  e. BRAC Scholarship
  f. Physically Challenged Students
  g. Children of Freedom Fighter
  h. Debater’s Blue Scholarship
  i. Children of BRACU Staff and Faculty
  

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Brac University (BracU) established in 2001 is located in Dhaka Bangladesh. BracU follows a liberal arts approach to education which nurtures fresh ideas and gives new impetus to the field of tertiary education. It ensures a high quality of education and aims to meet the demands of contemporary times. Building on BRAC’s experience of seeking solutions to challenges posed by extreme poverty, BracU hopes to instill in its students a commitment to working towards national development and progress. The medium of instruction and examination at Brac University is English. BracU is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh.