The EMBA Program at BBS is a part-time, skill-based program requiring 45 credits expected to be completed within two years. Depending on the course load of an individual student, the duration may vary. A student may be eligible for a waiver of up to 12 credits depending on his/her academic background.
The classes are conducted on Thursday and Saturday (6.30 pm – 9.30 pm) and Friday (9.30 am – 9.30 pm).
Eligibility
Minimum 15 years of schooling with a Bachelor Degree from any discipline 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 2nd 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 and E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
Areas of Concentration
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.
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) BRAC University 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
The Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a pioneering programme, the first of its kind in Bangladesh. The programme offers a detailed pedagogy on Early Childhood Development (ECD), the formation & growth during the early years. The course will enhance the learning and knowledge of all who are interested in working in the field of ECD from both private and public sectors. The programme is designed with a unique combination of classroom studies and field research which caters to those working on early childhood development to further their understanding of major issues. These issues encompass play, parenting, school readiness, program design and advocacy. The programme is led by a team of highly qualified faculty members comprising of researchers, curriculum developers, ECD specialists, programme specialists and resource professionals of national and global repute. 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’.
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).
All eligible applicants, except the BRAC University graduates having the CGPA 3.0 or above, are required to sit for the written admission test. Admission Test will will be conducted in '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 applicants.
BRAC IED’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership and School Improvement programme is designed to develop the skills and capacities of students as education leaders and managers of tomorrow. The programme works towards enhancing the capacity of individuals who are interested in working in the multifaceted field of education. We focus on developing leadership, management, analytical and problem-solving skills, introducing participants to the world of academia and research. The programme is led by a team of highly qualified faculty members comprising of researchers, curriculum developers, educationists and resource professionals of national and global repute. 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.
All classes are held in the evenings at BRAC University.
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).
There is no written admission test for this programme. All the eligible candidates would need to face an interview in order to get selected for the programme.
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
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) BRAC University 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
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
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) BRAC University 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
- 40 (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
MA in TESOL is a full-time program for current 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.
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) BRAC University 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
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) of the BRAC Business School is a skill-based, 60 credit (19 courses and an internship), two and a half years of 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 2nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
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) BRAC University 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
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 15 years of schooling and 2 years of professional/executive experience or 14 years of schooling with 8 or more years of corporate experience having at least 2nd class or 2.50 GPA (or equivalent) at every level of education.
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
*Eligibility for exemption from the written test:
(a) BRAC University 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
ADMISSION CRITERIA
• Scanned copy of all academic papers: O Level, A Level/Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, Bachelors and/or Masters degree (if any)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Scanned copy of passport or National ID
• Electronic signature
• Passport size photograph
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Describe your professional interests and goals in pursuing a career in Public Health and how the BRAC JPG School of Public Health MPH will contribute to achieving them (not to exceed 600 words)
RECOMMENDATION
A Professional or Academic Letter of Recommendation
The “MS in Biotechnology” curriculum at BRAC University is aimed to blend a balance between theory and practice. The curriculum at BRAC University 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
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) BRAC University 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:
(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
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
1) B.Sc Engg. Degree in Computer Science and Engineering
2) B.Sc Engg. Degree in Electrical Engineering
3) B.Sc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering
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) BRAC University graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above
(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:
(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:
[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
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:
I. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
II. Electrical Engineering (EE)
III. Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
IV. Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE)
V. Or, an equivalent degree in related areas
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)BRAC University graduates having CGPA 3.0 or above
(b) Applicants with the GRE/GMAT scores as specified below:
(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:
[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
Bangladesh is an emerging economy where public policy has to be broadened up and it has to be everybody's business. It is not only about policy making but also how citizens engage with that policy making, how policies are actually being implemented on the ground and how it impacts people- these are all central to good policy making that can help governance work for development.
The Master of Arts in Governance and Development (MAGD) program, offered by BIGD at Brac University is a nationally and internationally acclaimed program that has been meticulously designed for government and non-profit officials, researchers, development practitioners, and young professionals who want to make public policy work for development.
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
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) BRAC University 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