1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Institute

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, is the pioneer in rendering business education in Bangladesh. It is also the leading business school in the country. Commitment to the highest educational standards distinguishes IBA among the educational institutes in Bangladesh. This reputation has been achieved through a tradition of excellence and dedication to quality education and research. IBA graduates are highly sought after by the industry and IBA is proud of its students who have made outstanding contributions to various fields, both at home and abroad. IBA was founded in 1966 in collaboration with Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, under a Ford Foundation Financial Assistance Program with the objective of providing professional training to create future business leaders. The founder-director of IBA is Professor M. Shafiullah. IBA began its journey by launching its flagship MBA program. In the 1970s, the MPhil and PhD programs were introduced. In response to the growing demand for business education at the undergraduate level, the BBA program was started in 1993. In 2007, the Executive MBA program was launched to cater to the growing demand for quality education among mid-career executives. In a proud history spanning more than four decades, the teachers and students of IBA have partnered together to achieve an enviable level of excellence in Bangladesh. A variety of factors have contributed to its success, some of which are:

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 A rigorous admission selection process which ensures superior quality of students; A unique curriculum designed in line with North American business schools tailored to meet the requirements of the local market; Effective teaching methods where a blend experimental and experiential learning is pursued; of

A highly trained and experienced faculty who bring into the classroom their vast knowledge and experience; A learning approach where student participation is encouraged; and A supportive culture and facilities for research and learning.

1.2 Administration
IBA is a constituent of the University of Dhaka and functions within the broad framework of policies, rules, and regulations of the University. The Institute is headed by a Director, who is also a faculty member of the Institute. The Director is responsible for overall management and supervision of the activities of the Institute. The present Director of IBA is: Professor Iqbal Ahmad M. Indl. Admn Sc (Aston, UK) MSC (DU), BSc (DU) PGD-in-Indl. Relations (Holland) Dip-in-Personnel Mgt (BMDC)

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1.2.1 Board of Governors

A Board of Governors, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, provides the policy and administrative guidance for IBA. The Board consists of eleven members: 1. Vice-Chancellor of the University 2. Treasurer of the University 3. Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies 4. One nominee of the Syndicate from among its members 5. One nominee of the Academic Council from among its members 6. One nominee of the Faculty of Social Sciences 7. Three members from the business community nominated by the Chancellor 8. One elected representative of IBA faculty members, and 9. Director, IBA as Member Secretary The present Vice Chancellor of the University of the Dhaka is the Chairperson of the board: Professor A A M S Arefin Siddique Ph.D. (Mysore) M. A. (DU) Vice-Chancellor, University of Dhaka

1.2.2 Academic Board

The Academic Board of the Institute reviews the academic programs. All Professors and Associate Professors of IBA are members of this Board and the Director of IBA is the Chairperson of the board. The other members are the Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies and the Chairmen of the Departments there under. There is also a provision of

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1.2.3 Co-ordination and Development (C&D) Committee

The Co-ordination and Development Committee consists of the top one-third of the total number of teachers of the Institute. It is responsible for, among other things, planning of further development of the Institute in the areas of academic and research programs, and recruitment and training of teachers.

1.2.4 Academic Committee

The Academic Committee is comprised of all the teachers of the Institute. The Committee provides operational guidance to the academic programs of the Institute. It deals with admission of students, curricula, examinations, teaching, and co-curricular activities etc.

1.3 Linkages: AMDISA and AMDIB

IBA is a member of the Association of Management Development Institutions of South Asia (AMDISA) which is headquartered at Hyderabad, India. IBA is also the leading institute of the Association of Management Development Institutions of Bangladesh (AMDIB). The AMDIB office is located inside the IBA premises. The Director of IBA is the incumbent President of AMDIB. Both the Associations cater to faculty and institutional development of their member organizations.

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2 PROGRAMS OF IBA
2.1 Academic Programs
IBA fosters an exciting academic environment with collaborative student-faculty interaction, active learning approaches, team-based experiences, and practical applications. Students are encouraged to think critically, practice intellectual curiosity, explore the bounds of creativity and innovation, and demonstrate scholarly enthusiasm. A brief introduction of the programs and centers of IBA are presented here.

2.1.1 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program

The Bachelor of Business Administration program of IBA is one of the most coveted programs in the country. This four-year professional undergraduate business program blends academic theory and business practice while preparing students to excel in challenging work environments or in advanced academic studies. This state-of-the-art program is proven to be of paramount importance in achieving the vision of preparing leaders who help transform businesses through their rigorous analysis and innovative insights.

2.1.2 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

IBA has both full-time and part-time MBA program which is a professional graduate program to develop skills and judgment in an individual for effective management. The emphasis is to develop a students ability to evaluate business and organizational situations so as to enable them to make informed and creative judgment about policy and operational
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issues. Central to this approach is the development of creativity and reasoning in students, which is so essential for every manager regardless of function or level within an organization. A unique educational approach is taken to groom the graduates who enter the university from diverse backgrounds.

2.1.3 Executive MBA (EMBA) Program

This is the most recent inclusion in the IBA offerings. The program is designed to enrich the knowledge of executives and to promote sharing of knowledge and experience among them. The program is interactive, where faculty members play the role of facilitators in pursuit of exchange of knowledge. The faculty members are selected from both the academia and the industry.

2.1.4 Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program

The Institute of Business Administration awards MPhil degree of the University of Dhaka. This is a full-time two-year program. Candidates possessing Masters degree from the University of Dhaka or from any recognized university and having good academic record may seek admission to the MPhil program on the recommendation of the Academic Committee of IBA and the approval of the Board of Advanced Studies of the University of Dhaka.

2.1.5 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program

IBA runs an outstanding doctoral program to interested and qualified candidates. The three-year program is designed to provide students with rigorous theoretical and methodological training needed to perform original research. Candidates interested in the PhD program must have at least Masters or equivalent degrees recognized by the University of Dhaka in the same or related subject. A candidate who has obtained an 6 IBA DBA

MPhil degree from this University or from a recognized university is also eligible for admission in this program.

2.1.6 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

The DBA program at IBA is designed to provide advanced doctoral level education to professional practitioners in business and management. The prime objective of the DBA program is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expansion of knowledge relating to the current theories, practices and issues in business and management. Experienced managers or business consultants having a recognized MBA/EMBA/Master in Business or equivalent degree can apply for admission into the program.

2.1.7 DBA Committee

Professor Iqbal Ahmad, Director of IBA Professor Dr. Muhammad Ziaulhaq Mamun (Chairperson) Professor Dr. AKM Saiful Majid Professor Dr. Ferhat Anwar Professor Dr. Jawadur Rahim Zahid Professor Dr. Khair Jahan Sogra Dr. Md.Ridhwanul Haq

2.2 Support Programs

2.2.1 Management Development Program (MDP)
The Management Development Program of the Institute is geared towards helping individual managers and organizations augment their management development efforts. The services provided by the program include management trainings,

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seminars, workshops and executive forums. A Chairperson heads the Management Development Program.

2.2.2 Management Consultancy Program (MCP)

The Institute has been rendering professional consulting services since its inception in 1966. To provide enhanced professional services to the business, industry and government, all consulting activities of IBA have been brought under the umbrella of MCP from 1991. The program is headed by a Chairperson who is assisted by a committee consisting of IBA faculty members who act as the resource persons of the MCP consultant team. External experts are also engaged as and when required.

3 CENTERS AT IBA
To cater to the unique needs of the business and society, the Institute has created some special centers, viz., Center for Management Research and Publications (CMRP), IBA Computer Center (IBACC).

3.1 Center for Management Research and Publication (CMRP)

IBA has a strong program in the field of research and publications. CMRP facilitates in acquiring research funds and allocating research grants to faculty members. It further organizes regular research seminars on issues of national interest. It also takes up specific research projects at the request of government or private organizations on its own or in collaboration with agencies or organizations and endeavors to publish the research findings. This Center has been publishing an internationally reputed quarterly journal titled Journal of Business Administration 8 IBA DBA

since 1975. The Journal provides opportunity to the IBA faculty and fellow academicians to have their research articles published. The Journal prints articles on different aspects of management and business administration and aspires to strike a balance between theory and practice. It aims to serve the academic needs of the students as well as that of the national and international academic communities. The Journal also fosters international network with institutes and organizations through mutual exchange of journals.

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3.2 IBA Computer Center (ICC)

The IBA Computer Center was established with the aim of narrowing the gap between the demand for and supply of trained personnel in the computer and IT fields through its various programs. The Center has been successfully performing its dual role of providing short-term IT training courses and providing computing facilities and services to IBA students, faculty, administration, and library. The Center offers courses on computer languages, software applications, business application packages, specialized areas such as Systems Analysis and Design, Linear Programming, and Database Programming and Design. The Center also arranges tailor-made training programs for business, government and other organizations.

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4 GENERAL FACILITIES
4.1 Building
The Institute has its own premises within the campus of University of Dhaka. The main building is four-storied and contains 65,000 square feet of floor space. It houses the administrative and faculty offices, conference room, lecture and seminar rooms, Computer Labs, Alumni Association Office, and an auditorium. It also has a Faculty Lounge, as well as two cafeterias for students.

4.2 Library
The five-storied library building, measuring 24,000 square feet, accommodates stock rooms, reading rooms, equipment room, and a spacious examination hall. The Library provides a rich collection of books, periodicals, and research materials on management to support teaching programs and research work. It has a collection of around 500 CDs and over 55,000 volumes including textbooks, periodicals, and documents. New volumes are continuously being added to the Library every year. Books are classified according to the Dewy Decimal system and are arranged in open shelves. The searching, retrieval, and issuing system is totally computerized. The entirely air-conditioned Library has a reading room with a capacity for 300 readers. It remains open from 7.45 a.m. to 7.45 p.m. on all weekdays during semester periods. However, to cater to the needs of the students of EMBA Program, the library is also open till 9.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and on Fridays, it is open from 9 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. with a 2 hour prayer break in-between. The Library may also remain open during holidays under special arrangement.

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4.3 Classrooms
Classrooms of IBA are equipped with air-conditioning facilities, multimedia projector, computers and in-built sound system to facilitate teaching. The classroom setup also allows instructors to use a variety of pedagogical approaches and teaching styles.

4.4 DBA Resource Centre

IBA has an in house well equipped DBA resource centre for students. This resource center has the facilities of using selfsufficient research archive, study zone, locker and computer. Students of DBA also have access to different journals/databases for research purpose.

4.5 Auditorium
IBA has an in-house auditorium at the ground floor which seats up to 250 people. The auditorium is used for conducting seminars, orientation programs, and various cultural events including the freshers reception and farewell ceremony.

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5 STUDENT SERVICES
5.1 Counseling and Guidance
A significant feature of the education system at the Institute is the close contact between the students and the faculty members. Each student, on enrolment, is assigned to a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor counsels the student on issues relating to academic programs. The counseling and guidance is part of the larger university system.

5.2 Scholarship
A good number of scholarships are available for meritorious students. Few stipends are also available for financially needy ones. These scholarships and stipends are donated by various individuals and business organizations. The Scholarship Committee of IBA selects the students for these awards. In addition, the University of Dhaka also awards a number of merit scholarships.

5.3 Accommodation
The five-storied IBA Hostel located in Green Road has accommodation for 150 male students. It has a large dining room, a spacious indoor games room, a reading room, a prayer room, and other necessary facilities. Students are able to avail the University bus service from the Farm Gate bus stoppage. All IBA male students must be either resident in IBA Hostel or attached to Muktizoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall. IBA hostel also have limited seats for the male students. For female students, there are a limited number of seats available at Rokeya Hall, Shamsunnahar Hall and Begum Sufia

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Kamal Hall of the University of Dhaka. For non-resident female students, the attachment has to be with one of these halls. The halls of residence set the residency rules and the authorities may prescribe other conditions of residence from time to time.

5.4 Job Placement

The Institute operates a Placement Office for the benefit of its graduates and their prospective employers. The Office arranges campus recruitment. It maintains records of current students and alumni and publishes profiles of all graduating students. These records and profiles are available to graduates and prospective employers. The responses from employers have always been highly encouraging and all IBA graduates have been employed in responsible and well-paid positions. The Placement Office is also responsible for coordinating the Internship Program for the BBA and MBA students after completion of their course work. This Office is led by a faculty member as its Chairperson and managed by a full-time Placement Officer.

5.5 Extra-Curricular Activities

5.5.1 IBA Communication Club
Officially the oldest club in IBA, the Communication Club (formerly known as the Debating Club) has a formidable reputation as one of the most active and successful student clubs in the country. Its members compete not only in university-level debate and case competitions in Bangladesh, but also participate in regional and international tournaments and hold roundtable conferences.

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Other than these established clubs, students are always encouraged, and supported by faculty and staff, to take up projects on their own for voluntary social work. The aim of the institution is not only to create future business leaders but also to nurture these young minds to be socially responsible professionals.

5.6 Alumni Association

The IBA Alumni Association is one of the most-diverse alumni network in the country. This association acts as a conduit between IBA and the former graduates. Besides annual conventions and similar collegial events, this association holds seminars and workshops on topical issues on a regular basis and publishes a magazine named Business Executive.

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6 FACULTY
The Institute has highly qualified faculty members who provide guidance and take responsibility for the standard of education and training given at IBA. The faculty advances management theory and practice and disseminates management knowledge through scholarly activities, classroom applications, and service to the public and private sectors. The faculty listing is given below:

Director
Professor Iqbal Ahmad M. Indl. Admn Sc (Aston, UK) MSc (DU), BSc (Hons) PGD-in-Indl. Relations (Holland) Dip-in-Personnel Mgt (DU)

2. Professor G M Chowdhury MBA (Aston) Dip-in-Mktg (CIM, UK) DMS (Kingston) BSc (Hons) (North London) 3. A K M Saiful Majid PhD (Dortmund, Germany) MBA (W. Germany) MSc Economics (USSR) 4. Syed Ferhat Anwar PhD (DU) DUT (Canada) MBA (IBA, DU), MSc (DU) BSc (Hons) (DU) 5. Mohammad A. Momen MBA (Drake, USA) MCom Finance (DU) BCom (Hons) Finance (DU) W.

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1. Muhammad Ziaulhaq Mamun Postdoc (REDP, Japan-AIT) PhD (AIT, Thailand) MBA (IBA, DU) MBA (American Univ, Beirut) BSc Engg Civil (BUET)

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7. Jawadur Rahim Zahid PhD (MBS, UK) MBA (IBA, DU) 8. Abu Yousuf Md Abdullah PhD (DU) International MBA (Helsinki School of Economics, Finland) MBA (IBA, DU) 9. Shakil Huda MSc (Texas Tech, USA) MBA (IBA, DU) 10. Syed Munir Khasru MBA (Wharton, USA) MCom Finance (DU) BCom (Hons) Finance (DU) 11. Md Jahangir Alam PhD (DU), MBA (IBA, DU) MSc Physics (RU) 12. Neaz Ahmed MBA (UNB, Canada) MBA (IBA, DU) BA (Hons) Economics (DU) 13. Khair Jahan Sogra PhD (MQ, Australia) MBA (UNB, Canada) MBA (IBA, DU) MDPW (UNB, Canada)

Associate Professor
1. Mushtaque Ahmed MBA (IBA, DU) BSc Engg E&E (BUET) 2. Sheikh Morshed Jahan MA Intl. Dev. Policy (Duke) MBA (IBA, DU) 3. Md Mahboob-E-Sattar MBA (IBA, DU) BE (Elect) (Karachi, Pakistan) 4. Md. Ridhwanul Haq PhD (UWS,Australa) Master (ANU, Australia) PGD, Training & Teaching (Sydney) MBA (DU) BBA (DU) 5. Md Mohiuddin PhD (Cardiff, UK) MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (Hons) Accounting (DU) PGD in Soc. Sc. Res. Methods (UK)

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Assistant Professor
1. Homayara Ahmed MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (IBA, DU) Latifa

Lecturer
1. Md. Iftekharul Amin MBA (IBA, DU) BSc (Hons) CSE (DU) 2. Melita Mehjabeen MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (IBA, DU) 3. Syeda Marufa Bashar MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (IBA, DU) 4. Khonika Gope MBA (IBA, DU) BSc Engg EEE (BUET) 5. Rezwanul Huque Khan MBA (IBA, DU) BSc in CIT (IUT, Dhaka)

2. Sutapa Bhattacharjee MBA (Willamette, USA) MBA (FBS, DU) BBA (FBS, DU) 3. Shama-E-Zaheer MBA (Emory University, USA) MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (NSU, Dhaka) 4. Mohammad Saif Noman Khan MBA (Finance) (IBA, DU) MA (English) (DU) BA (Hons.) English (DU)

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FACULTY ON LEAVE

Professor
1. Nurur Rahman PhD (Ohio State, USA) MA (Ohio State, USA) MBA (Indiana, USA) MCom (Dhaka) 2. Syed Alamgir Jafar MS Business Admin (Duquesne, Penn, USA) BA (Hons) (Lahore, Pakistan) 3. M Shawkat Ali Ferdousi MSc Fin. Economics (UK) Master of Env Studies (Canada) MBA (IBA, DU), LLB (DU)

Assistant Professor
1. Qazi Shaheen Kabir MBA (Syracuse, USA) MBA (IBA, DU) BSc Engg (Mech) (BUET) 2. Shakila Yasmin MBA (IBA, DU) BSc Engg E&E (BUET) 3. Sawlat Hilmi Zaman MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (IBA, DU)

Lecturer
1. Mujahid Mohiuddin Babu MBA (IBA, DU) MBA (FBS, DU) BBA (FBS, DU) 2. Khaled Mahmud MBA (IBA, DU) BSc Engg CSE (BUET) 3. Md. Rezaul Kabir MSc (Aston) BBA (NSU, Dhaka)

Associate Professor
1. Mohiuddin Ahmed MBA (IBA, DU) BBA (IBA, DU)

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7 STAFF
IBA has a team of qualified, well-trained, and experienced staff who provide support to the academic programs and administrative functions. Following is a list of the officers of IBA:

Administration
1. Md Manzurul Haque Secretary-in-Charge MCom Finance & Banking (Rajshahi) BCom (Hons) 2. Abu Md Mahiuddin Placement Officer MCom Mgt (Rajshahi) BCom (Hons) Senior

Library
1. Mohammad Sheikh Saadi MA Lib & Inf. Sc. (DU) BA (Hons) Lib & Inf. Sc. (DU) Deputy Librarian

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

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8 ISSUE
Extraordinary changes in the global business environment are challenging management schools across continents. Management education must impart the skills required to respond to technological changes, the information revolution, global competition, and constant shifts in political and social environments. Many of the management models adopted by business are outdated, and call for innovative ideas rooted in solid academic research. As the global information economy evolves, organizations are becoming increasingly complex, and innovative organizational models and practices have become crucial to successfully addressing this complexity. Consequently, leadership in this environment requires higher, more sophisticated levels of knowledge and skills. The DBA program is designed to serve these needs by providing doctoral-level education to professional practitioners in business and management.

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9 OBJECTIVES PROGRAM

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The prime objective of the DBA program is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their professions and to the expansion of knowledge relating to the current theories, practices, and issues in business and management. The DBA degree will: Provide a high-quality professional doctorate in the area of business administration and related areas. Extend the knowledge, expertise and skill of students through the application of research to business problems and issues. Facilitate in-depth study business administration. Provide access to the concepts and techniques. of particular aspects of

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Provide experience in the design and implementation of research in the broad field of business administration. Develop the candidate's ability to carry out independent research at an advanced level, together with their analytical and written communication skills. To make a significant contribution to knowledge and/or to the understanding of one or more aspects of business administration through the research component of the degree.

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10 DBA VERSUS PHD

Ph. D Program 1. A theory research (knowledge based) 2. Open to teachers or academically-oriented persons. 3. Entry qualifications: Masters degree from different disciplines. Preferably Teaching experience.

DBA Program 1. A policy research (Need based) 2. Open to experienced managers and business consultants. 3. Entry qualifications: MBA or EMBA. Other Masters degree subject to the completion of specified MBA-level required courses. Managerial experience. 4. Candidates who have completed the DBA program can use the title Doctor. However, the suffix PhD cannot be used, but rather DBA.

4. Candidates who have completed the PhD program can use the title Doctor or suffix PhD can be used.

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11 COURSE PLAN
Requirem ents Course Work** Description* Foundation Course: 1 @ 3 credits Credi Remark ts 3 Optional Mandator y

Core Research Methods Courses: 4 @ 3 12 credits each Courses in an Appropriate Discipline: 6 2@3credits each Major Courses: 5 @ 3 credits each 15 36 Research Phase 1: Topic Selection and 3 Literature Review Research Phase 2: Proposal Writing Research Phase 3: Data Presentation and Analysis 3

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Research Phase 4: Thesis and Seminars Sub Total Total

*See section 18 for course details ** Must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 to start the dissertation work.

12 TIME FRAME

The DBA program is designed for an average time span of 4 years (8 semesters). The break up is shown below:

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 Course Work: 36 credits @ 9 credits per semester = 4 semesters (2 years) Dissertation work: 36 credits = 4 semesters (2 years) A student may be given a maximum of 14 semesters (7 years) to complete his/her degree failing which special permission is to be taken from the Academic Council of the university.

13 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5 years work experience, of which at least 2 years experience in senior management/administrative/consulting position. MBA/EMBA/Master in Business or equivalent degree from recognised academic institutions with minimum CGPA 3.0 (in a 4 point scale)/ or its equivalent in academic records. Three letters of recommendation (including one from CEO/head of organizations) supporting the candidates application and research work. A write-up on proposed research theme (i/c, Issue, research questions, objectives, hypotheses, rationale, scopes and limitations, methodology, etc.).

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14 SELECTION PROCESS
The selection to the program will be based on several criteria such as academic qualifications, experience, professional accomplishments, level of responsibility of the applicant and statement of purpose. Initially a written assessment followed by interview will be taken place before the final selection is made by DBA committee. The selected applicants will be informed at least one month prior to start of the program.

15 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Successfully defending the thesis to the Committee members (see section 9) Thesis acceptance by the external recommended by the committee. Two publications from the thesis in recognized business journals

16 DISSERTATION COMMITTEE
The dissertation committee consists of three examiners of who one shall be the Supervisor and the other two members from outside this university including universities from abroad.

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17 DBA COUNCIL
The DBA council consists of Chair-person of DBA program along with principal supervisor and co-supervisor if any.

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18 COURSE DESCRIPTION
18.1 One Foundation Course (Optional)
MG 6201 Business and Entrepreneurship Prerequisite: No prerequisite
The purpose of this course is to prepare DBA students for basic business management skills and introductory quantitative methods. It emphasizes entrepreneurship skills to understand business basics from local and international perspectives. Topics covered include capital budgeting tools, project evaluation, market structures, management principles, behavioral theories, knowledge management, human resource management, organizational structures, consumer behavior, distribution channels, product pricing, market segmentations, technology management, franchising, data analysis, statistical research among others.

18.2 Four (4) Core Research Methods Courses

OP 6201 Quantitative Analysis Prerequisite: Adequate business statistics knowledge
This course focuses on developing introductory basic quantitative methods for business analysis with computer software applications. It introduces the probability concepts and covers decision-making under uncertainty. Risk, utility methods, probability applications in decision-making and decision trees, simple and multiple regressions, model building, hypothesis testing and forecasting techniques. It also studies inventory control, linear programming, network models, simulation and Macro Analysis in business problems.

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MG 6202 Research Methods Prerequisite: Adequate business statistics knowledge

This course focuses on management problem solving, planning and evaluation tools. Main themes of this course are role of business research, acquiring research skills in both qualitative and quantitative aspects of analysis. Students will be exposed to survey instrument design, questionnaire design, sampling methods, data collection and research design, basic inference analysis, research ethics, exploratory research, qualitative analysis, measurement and scaling of data attributes as well as business applications and interpretation of statistical techniques.

OP 6203 Multivariate Analysis Prerequisite: MG 6201

This course develops conceptual frameworks in research methodologies and emphasizes business applications of modern software in research design. Topics covered include analysis in survey and experimental data, multivariate statistics, multiple regression applications and model building, experimental design, model diagnostic analysis, factor analysis, path analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, structural equation modeling, multi-dimensional scaling and conjoint analysis among others.

FN 6202 Econometrics Prerequisite: OP 6203

This course is designed to build a solid background in econometric theory and its applications to economic and business problems. It provides the necessary background to perform empirical studies by focusing on conceptual skills in basic and multiple linear regression models, stationary and non-stationary time series analysis, panel data analysis, and policy evaluations with advanced software applications.

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18.3 Two (2) Appropriate Discipline Courses

Micro Economic Theory Macro-Economic Theory Social Psychology for Organizations Applied Social Psychology Sociological Theory: Seminar Organizational Analysis

18.4 Five (5) Major Course (Area Specific)

18.4.1 Accounting

AC 6201 Accounting Theory and Practice Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

This course examines the process of measuring, recording and reporting financial information required of contemporary business. Aspects of financial accounting examined include valuation, income measurement and the construction and interpretation of financial reports. Accounting theory, in terms of the basic assumptions, definitions, principles and concepts that underpin practice, will be inter-woven throughout the course.

AC 6202 Studies in Strategic Management Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6201

This course examines advanced topics in contemporary management accounting available to guide strategic decisionmaking. Topics examined include: Activity Based Costing, Activity Based Management, Target and Life Cycle Costing, Balanced Scorecard, Performance Measurement, Incentive

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Contracts and Budgeting. Through the course participants will come to understand management accountants as valueadding members of management teams, creating information vital for enhancing operational excellence, and for formulating and implementing new strategies (Kaplan, 1998).

AC 6203 Comparative International Accounting Standards Prerequisite: AC 6201

This course examines the progress, tensions and problems associated with the ongoing process of harmonizing accounting standards and functions within enterprises and between countries, It examines, for example, work of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which promotes the adoption of comparable accounting practices and transparency needed by investors and creditors to make decisions that optimize resource allocation and enhance economic growth.

AC 6204 Special Topics in Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6202

This course provides participants with the opportunity to make an intensive and critical examination of a topic or topics arising from recent empirical and theoretical literature in Accounting. The topic or topics chosen for study will vary depending on the interests of the students and course instructor.

AC 6205 Directed study in Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6202 or AC 6203

Individual work related to the needs of DBA students may be arranged both during regular sessions and during the intersession periods.

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Finance

FN 6201 Theory of Finance Prerequisites: DBA Councils permission

The course engages intensive study and critical examination of modern finance theory, emphasizing the integration of firm investment and financing decisions under certainty and uncertainty, as well as, under perfect and imperfect capital markets. Major topics may include, but are not limited to, asset pricing and valuation, capital budgeting and real options, capital structure and dividend policies, capital market efficiency, information asymmetry and agency theory, term structure of interest rates, option valuation, international parity relationships, etc. Empirical studies that have bearing on modern finance theories are also explored.

FN 6203 Corporate Finance Prerequisites: FN6201

The course focuses on intensive review and study of theories and practices of corporate financial policies and strategies. Areas of study include complex capital budgeting under certainty and uncertainty, valuation of projects and firms, capital structure and cost of capital, dividend policy and stock repurchases, corporate risk management, mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, working capital management, corporate governance and control, agency conflicts, information asymmetry, etc. Case study may be utilized to examine, analyze, and integrate corporation decision-making. Also, theoretical and empirical literature on corporate finance issues will be reviewed.

FN 6204 Financial Markets and Institutions Prerequisites: FN6201

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The course focuses on intensive review and study of the financial environment, including securities, markets, and institutions. Emphasis is on interest rate determinants, fixed income, equity and derivative securities, and the operations and management of all types of financial intermediaries. Theoretical and empirical literature on models and behavior of financial intermediaries, structure and regulation, interest rate theories, financial markets, and the impact of macroeconomic policies and procedures on financial markets and institutions are explored. Regulatory structure over capital markets and institutions, market developmental issues, market microstructure issues, creation of capital market infrastructure, and impact of globalization and technological development are also discussed.

FN 6205 Special Topics in Finance (May be taken more than once for Credit) Prerequisites: FN6201
Intensive study and critical examination of special topics recently or newly emerging as an interest in finance. These special topics may include but are not limited to international finance, financial derivatives, risk management, financial engineering, real estate finance, etc.

FN 6206 Directed Study in Finance Prerequisite: FN6201

Individual work related to the needs of DBA students may be arranged both during regular sessions and during the intersession periods.

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Management

MG 6204 Management Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

The objectives of this course are to (1) investigate seminal works and theories which have shaped modern management theory and research, (2) explore the likely impact of these works on corporate decision making, operations, and results including research in these areas, and 3) generate excitement about testing the frontiers of knowledge. The student will study theory formulation, elements of theory and models, and a series of modern theories and models in management from a macro perspective. The intent will be to understand how these works were meant to and have shaped the generalist point of view in management theory and practice in both a national and global context. The course is designed to assist students to think conceptually about how to understand, synthesize, and frame issues and problems facing business enterprises within an ethical framework. In addition, the course will allow students to develop expertise in communicating new ideas to their peers in a manner which will both encourage further interchange of knowledge and lead to acceptance of those ideas. Finally, students will have the opportunity to apply these skills to conceptual issues confronting their own disciplines.

MG 6205 Organizational Behavior Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

Organizational Behavior is a field of study that is primarily concerned with understanding individual and group behavior in work organizations. As a result, it can include such diverse topics as the motivation to work, emotions in organizations, and career planning issues. At the heart of OB is people: their aspirations, expectations, interactions, inclinations, and 36 IBA DBA

behavior in work situations. Traditionally organizational behavior was mainly influenced by psychology, but in the last decade the discipline has been influenced by communication studies, sociology, and anthropology. Consequently the field is both varied and intellectually stimulating. The organizational behavior course is designed to explore in depth the core body of literature that constitutes organizational behavior and to investigate the central debates, methodological issues, ethical concerns, and other contemporary concerns within the field at an advanced level. In addition, participants are expected to be able to apply these theories to the design, assessment, reengineering, and adaptation of systems and processes that will ensure the maximum organizational, group, individual, and technological performance.

MG 6206 Strategic Management Prerequisite: MG6204, MG6205

Students will explore current academic research in management strategy and change management. This course examines the standard model of Vision, Mission, Strategies (or Policies), Tactics (or Procedures), Implementation, Measuring Results, and Control. Students will explore complex, strategic decision problems, and in the selection and application of appropriate techniques for reaching realistic decisions within an ethical framework in e-commerce and bricks and mortar commerce in both the for-profit and the not-for-profit realms and in the local, national, and global environments. Complex, judgmental problems are considered for a variety of organization types, business and non-business respecting the organizations operating policies and procedures; and the organization, administrative, and operational problems of both national and multinational companies.

MG6207 Special Topics in Management Prerequisite: Instructors permission

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Intensive study and critical examination of recent empirical and theoretical literature in management. Topics of studies will vary depending on the interests of the students and course instructor.

MG 6208 Directed Studies in Management Prerequisite: Instructors permission

Directed studies are readings courses in which the professor will direct non-classroom independent study by students. The topic will be dependent upon the professors area of expertise. Readings will be in areas not offered in lecture or seminar courses and it is anticipated that they will deal with subjects at the leading edge of current management thought. The responsible faculty will meet regularly with students to assess their progress. It is anticipated that publishable research papers may be the output of these courses, fitting directly with the overall course requirements for curriculum research papers.

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Marketing

MK 6201 Marketing Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the history and evolution of marketing thought. The course will review the literature regarding the definition of marketing, marketing as a science, and major theoretical perspectives in marketing. Special emphasis will be placed on theoretical paradigms and perspectives in marketing such as systems theory, the behavioral theory of the firm, resource dependent theory, and social exchange theory that have influenced marketing as a discipline. Philosophy of science including scientific inquiry and the nature of scientific explanation, theories of truth, and distinctions between science and nonscience will be discussed as it pertains to theory development.

MK 6202 Strategic Marketing Prerequisite: MK6201

This seminar course builds on previous courses in marketing theory development, organizational behavior theory, innovation theory, and research to examine substantive areas in marketing. It examines the development of marketing strategies that can be adapted to the changing needs of consumers, to the strategies of competitors, and to the globalization of commerce. Other topic areas include: segmentation, strategy, advertising, promotion, pricing, product development and management, distribution channels, sales force, relationship marketing, new product introduction, marketing across sectors, and retailing. In this course, strategic management concepts as they relate to for-profit, not-for-profit and professional organizations will be examined to enhance the students ability to analyze an industry and develop relevant ethical marketing strategies. As such, this

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course is designed to offer exposure to the substantive issues that marketing theoreticians are grappling with and an opportunity to delve more deeply into one or more areas of special interest.

MK 6203 Theories in Consumer Behavior Prerequisite: MK6201

This seminar course provides an in-depth study of the nature and determinants of the behavior of organizations in relation to their marketing activities. This course will emphasize the cognitive processing perspectives of decision making within ethical marketing both locally and internationally. Students will also gain experience in comprehensively surveying the literature in subject areas such as memory, attitudes, perceptions, preferences, and buyer/seller behavior. The seminars will focus on practical, professional decision making incorporating the challenges faced by marketers who must balance the needs of customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. The course requires the student to synthesize and integrate theory and practice and to apply them toward the development of innovative and creative solutions for specific marketing situations found within an organization's environment both locally and in the global environment.

MK 6204 Special Topics in Marketing (May be taken more than once for Credit) Prerequisite: Instructors permission Intensive study and critical examination of recent empirical and theoretical literature in Marketing. Topics of studies will vary depending on the interests of the students and course instructor. MK 6205 Directed Studies in Marketing Prerequisite: Instructors permission
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Operation Management

OP 6202 Business Process Fundamentals Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

This core course focuses on understanding levers for structuring, managing, and improving a firm's recurring business processes to achieve competitive advantage in customer responsiveness, price, quality, and variety of products and services. These levers are as applicable to banks, hospitals, and brokerage firms, for example, as to traditional manufacturing. Processes within firms, as well as between firms, i.e. supply chains, are explored. The fundamental principles underlying state-of-the-art practices, such as Quick Response, Just-in-Time and Time-Based Competition, are explored so that students learn to critically evaluate these and other operational improvement programs. Students learn the basics of how to manage the operations of a firm, and how operations issues affect and are affected by the many business decisions they will be called upon to make or recommend in their careers. As such, this course is essential to students aspiring to become consultants, entrepreneurs, or general managers.

OP 6203 Operations Management and Strategy Prerequisite: OP6201

It examines how to manage all the operations and activities in the firm irrespective of department, and thus is particularly useful to students who want the larger view of running the entire enterprise. The course covers decision-making methodology and how to make decisions that propel the processes of the firm forward. In particular, for operational success the firm needs: Procedures to promote better decisions and reduce errors, Processes that are highly efficient. This course will present key concepts necessary for 42 IBA DBA

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OP 6204 Supply Chain Strategy and Practice Prerequisite: OP6203

Supply chains are networks of organizations that supply and transform materials, and distribute final products to consumers. If designed and managed properly, these networks are a crucial source of competitive advantage for both manufacturing and service enterprises. Students will learn how to examine and improve the flow of materials and information through this network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in order to help firms get the right product to the right customer in the right amount and at the right time. Key topics covered in this course include the role of coordination within and across firms, the impact of incentives, and the use of information technology. Special emphasis is given to understanding how the business context shapes managerial decisions regarding the strategic design and management of the supply chain. This course is intended for students interested in general management or careers in consulting, operations, or marketing.

OP 6205 Special Topics in Operations Management (May be taken more than once for credit) prerequisite: OP6203
The Course includes new methods of decision making that are designed to provide better results through the state of art modern operations management concepts as listed below: Processes management: The process view of operations management in producing services and goods of business are looked into. In addition the supply chain management from process viewpoint is designed. New product and software development: Firms gain strategic advantage by developing new products better and

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faster. The study provides procedures for doing that quickly and effectively. The use of game theory: As a design principle for distributed algorithms and network protocols, and as a foundation for complex autonomous agents engaged in both cooperative activity and strategic competition. From the traditional economic and game theory side, motivations include the development of richer ways of modeling complex and modern problems of strategic interaction and confrontation. This course will survey the progress so far in this exciting and rapidly growing area. Strategy and operations: the content focuses on strategy in service, production systems designs and performance evaluation. Topics include quality principles, operations strategy, staff and production scheduling, Just-in-Time and time-based competition. Simulation and its application in business : taking a process view, the course develops the business models and evaluates the business strategy. It includes the modeling business concepts and scenario analysis.

OP 6206 Directed Study in Operation Management (OM) Prerequisite: Instructors permission

The course is for the students who are studying a specific advanced subject area in Operations Management. Students must submit a proposal outlining and detailing the study area, along with the faculty/ supervisor's consent, and to the Operations Management doctoral program coordinator. The specific content of this course varies depending on the interest of the student as outlined in proposal.

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Information Systems

IS 6201 Information Systems Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission

Specialize in this area is gained through the introduction of integer and nonlinear programming. In-depth study of the theory and algorithms related to the solution of linear programming problems. Optimality conditions, duality and sensitivity analysis. It discusses the primal and dual simplex, interior point methods, Large-scale optimization, Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition. The course will introduce students to the issues and techniques involved in handling large volumes of data and extracting information/ knowledge / intelligence from that data. The course will cover Data warehouse, Data warehouse definition, Terminology, Properties & Components, Data warehouse development approach, multidimensional data model, Data warehouse design through examples.

IS 6202 Management Information Systems Prerequisite: IS6201

This course provides a broad overview of the key managerial issues relating to development and usage and components of information systems in an organization. The course will cover electronic business frameworks. Internet and the WWW. Advertisement and promotions on the web. Service industries online. Emerging payment methods and micro-payments. Public policy and legal issues. Infrastructure for electronic business. Economics of electronic business. Telecommunications infrastructure, and Internet technology, Client-server architecture of Internet applications, standard Internet services, HTTP, markup languages, dynamic Web content, Internet access and services: measuring and pricing 46 IBA DBA

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IS 6203 System Analysis and Design Prerequisite: IS6202

Much of the content will be focused on current research areas in information strategy such as the information and organizational economics, information technology, firm performance, search cost and pricing, information and incentives, coordination costs and the boundary of the firm, and the economics of information goods (including pricing and intellectual property protection). In addition, promising empirical approaches such as the use of intelligent agents for data collection or click stream data analysis will be discussed.

IS 6204 Special Topics in Information Systems (May be taken more than once for credit) prerequisite: IS6202
The module of the course will include: Integer Programming: In-depth review of solution methods: Lagrangean relaxation and column generation, Benders partitioning, surrogate relaxation, cutting planes and valid inequalities, logical processing, probing, branch-and-bound, and branch-and-price. Study of special problems and applications: matching, location, generalized assignment, traveling salesman, forest planning, production scheduling. Graph Theory: Deals mainly with algorithmic and computational aspects of graph theory. Topics and problems include reachability and connectivity, set covering, graph coloring, location of centers, location of medians, trees,

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shortest path, circuits, traveling salesman problem, network flows, matching, transportation, and assignment problems. Advanced Nonlinear Programming: Convex sets and functions. Optimality conditions and duality theory. Methods for unconstrained and constrained optimization. Interior and exterior penalty methods. Lagrangean and augmented Lagrangean methods. Information technology: the course review key areas including supply chain management, customer relationship management, ERP and the successful application of IT. These capabilities are re-creating strategy.

IS 6205 Directed Study in Information Systems Prerequisite: Instructors permission

For students who are studying a specific advanced subject area in Computer Information Management. Students must submit a proposal outlining and detailing the study area, along with the faculty supervisor's consent, to the Operations and Information Management doctoral program coordinator. The specific content of this course varies depending on students interest.

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Human Resource Management

HRM 6201 - Strategic Planning in Human Resource Management

This course will emphasize decision-making processes in the development and maintenance of various program elements in human resource management. Decision analysis will also be considered. Traditional and current issues-oriented programming will be addressed. Program elements that may be included are human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance and promotion systems, incentives and awards, compensation and benefits, and human resource information systems (HRIS).

HRM 6202 - Seminar in Employee Relations and Services

This course will focus on assessing, designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating various functions related to Employee Relations and Services. It provides in depth coverage of HR/OB research and measurement issues. Specific topics included in this course are: legal updates of EEO, AA, anti-discrimination legislation, current research on staffing (selection and placement) and employment practices (including interviewing, assessment and hiring) in the context of legal, ethical and financial constraints. The potential for dissertation research deriving from related areas is considered. Global/international HRM implications are also assessed.

HRM 6203 - Seminar in Performance and Reward Systems

This course focuses on performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, and incentive systems. In the area of performance appraisal, topics to be studied include systems, methods, rater errors, and interviewing. Other topics to be explored include
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Training and development function; Strategy and training; Organizations of the training department; Training needs assessment; Learning and behavior; Designing of training programs; Evaluation of training programs; Training techniques; Technical training; Training and development of managers; Training in organization development; Theory and practice of career development; Developing career structures; Identifying organizational needs; Institutionalizing the career development system; Evaluating the system.

HRM 6205 - Special Topics in HRM

This course will address in-depth contemporary human resource philosophies, policies and practices that focus on unique areas of talent management in a variety of organizational settings. It will accomplish this through positive organization scholarship. Students will be assigned special readings which may change each time the course is offered. Students will be expected to conduct a field study in positive organization scholarship.

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Development Management

D602 - Market Development in Emerging Economies

The course discusses issues related to the development of goods and service markets in emerging economies. It covers issues like Public vs. Private Provision of Goods and Services; Challenges in Market Development; Awareness Building among New and Emerging Entrepreneurs; Stakeholder Partnership for Market Development Initiatives; Market Development Strategies.

D606 - Entrepreneurship & SME Development

The course is designed to investigate the opportunities and challenges in entrepreneurship and SME development in emerging economies in general and Bangladesh in particular. It also discusses different approaches to entrepreneurship and SME development used by different countries at different points in time and investigates the extent to which they are replicable in Bangladesh.

D608 - Development Research and Policy Analysis

The course discusses appropriate application of the research tools and techniques in the study of development and social issues. It presents the framework for policy analysis and means of writing effective policy memos. The course also requires students to rigorously work on at least one research and/or policy analysis issue of interest to the policy stakeholders.

D609 - Social Entrepreneurship

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D611 - Management of Development Projects

The course is designed to study the dynamics of managing development projects. Topics include Stakeholder Analysis; Project Approval Process; Feasibility Study; Financing of Development Projects; Project Implementation; Project Cycle Management; Fund Management; Post-Implementation Review and Feedback.

D621 - Seminar in Markets and Development

The seminar course is designed to bring and debate contemporary issues involving markets and development. Indicative topics are: Poverty Reduction Strategy and Business; Financial Sector Reform and Business; Structural Adjustment and Business; Privatization and Business; Trade Liberalization and Business; WTO and Business.

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Disclaimer
Institute of Business Administration and the University of Dhaka reserve the right to incorporate, change, modify and delete any contents laid down in this brochure. Such content may include, among other things, rules and regulations governing the BBA program of IBA, course offerings, and course descriptions.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................1

1.1 The Institute........................................................1 1.2 Administration......................................................2 1.3 Linkages: AMDISA and AMDIB ...................................4
2 PROGRAMS OF IBA...................................................................5

2.1 Academic Programs................................................5 2.2 Support Programs..................................................7

3 CENTERS AT IBA......................................................................8

3.1 Center for Management Research and Publication (CMRP). 8 3.2 IBA Computer Center (ICC).....................................10
4 GENERAL FACILITIES...............................................................11

4.1 Building............................................................11 4.2 Library..............................................................11 4.3 Classrooms.........................................................12 4.4 DBA Resource Centre............................................12 4.5 Auditorium.........................................................12
5 STUDENT SERVICES................................................................13

5.1 Counseling and Guidance.......................................13 5.2 Scholarship........................................................13 5.3 Accommodation...................................................13 5.4 Job Placement....................................................14 5.5 Extra-Curricular Activities......................................14

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5.6 Alumni Association...............................................15

6 FACULTY ............................................................................16 7 STAFF ................................................................................21 ...................................................................................21 8 ISSUE.................................................................................23 9 OBJECTIVES OF THE DBA PROGRAM............................................24 10 DBA VERSUS PHD.................................................................25 11 COURSE PLAN .....................................................................26 12 TIME FRAME.......................................................................26 13 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS..........................................................27 14 SELECTION PROCESS.............................................................28 15 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................28 16 DISSERTATION COMMITTEE.....................................................28 17 DBA COUNCIL......................................................................29 18 COURSE DESCRIPTION............................................................30

18.1 One Foundation Course (Optional)...........................30 18.2 Four (4) Core Research Methods Courses ..................30 18.3 Two (2) Appropriate Discipline Courses ....................32 18.4 Five (5) Major Course (Area Specific) .......................32 AC 6201 Accounting Theory and Practice Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission...........................32

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AC 6202 Studies in Strategic Management Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6201................................................32 AC 6203 Comparative International Accounting Standards Prerequisite: AC 6201................................................33 AC 6204 Special Topics in Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6202................................................33 AC 6205 Directed study in Accounting Prerequisite: AC 6202 or AC 6203..................................33 FN 6201 Theory of Finance Prerequisites: DBA Councils permission .........................34 FN 6203 Corporate Finance Prerequisites: FN6201................................................34 FN 6204 Financial Markets and Institutions Prerequisites: FN6201................................................34 FN 6205 Special Topics in Finance (May be taken more than once for Credit) Prerequisites: FN6201................................................35 FN 6206 Directed Study in Finance Prerequisite: FN6201.................................................35 MG 6204 Management Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission ..........................36 MG 6205 Organizational Behavior Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission ..........................36 MG 6206 Strategic Management Prerequisite: MG6204, MG6205 ....................................37 MG6207 Special Topics in Management Prerequisite: Instructors permission .............................37 MG 6208 Directed Studies in Management Prerequisite: Instructors permission .............................38

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MK 6201 Marketing Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission ..........................39 MK 6202 Strategic Marketing Prerequisite: MK6201 ................................................39 MK 6203 Theories in Consumer Behavior Prerequisite: MK6201 ................................................40 MK 6204 Special Topics in Marketing (May be taken more than once for Credit) Prerequisite: Instructors permission..............................40 Intensive study and critical examination of recent empirical and theoretical literature in Marketing. Topics of studies will vary depending on the interests of the students and course instructor...............................................................40 MK 6205 Directed Studies in Marketing Prerequisite: Instructors permission .............................40 OP 6202 Business Process Fundamentals Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission ..........................42 OP 6203 Operations Management and Strategy Prerequisite: OP6201 ................................................42 OP 6204 Supply Chain Strategy and Practice Prerequisite: OP6203 ................................................44 OP 6205 Special Topics in Operations Management ...........44 (May be taken more than once for credit) prerequisite: OP6203 ................................................44 OP 6206 Directed Study in Operation Management (OM) Prerequisite: Instructors permission .............................45 IS 6201 Information Systems Theory Prerequisite: DBA Councils permission ..........................46 IS 6202 Management Information Systems Prerequisite: IS6201 .................................................46

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IS 6203 System Analysis and Design Prerequisite: IS6202 .................................................47 IS 6204 Special Topics in Information Systems .................47 (May be taken more than once for credit) prerequisite: IS6202 .................................................47 IS 6205 Directed Study in Information Systems Prerequisite: Instructors permission .............................48 HRM 6201 - Strategic Planning in Human Resource Management ..........................................................49 HRM 6202 - Seminar in Employee Relations and Services ....49 HRM 6203 - Seminar in Performance and Reward Systems . .49 HRM 6204 Training and Development ..........................51 Training and development function; Strategy and training; Organizations of the training department; Training needs assessment; Learning and behavior; Designing of training programs; Evaluation of training programs; Training techniques; Technical training; Training and development of managers; Training in organization development; Theory and practice of career development; Developing career structures; Identifying organizational needs; Institutionalizing the career development system; Evaluating the system.....................51 HRM 6205 - Special Topics in HRM ................................51 D602 - Market Development in Emerging Economies...........52 D606 - Entrepreneurship & SME Development...................52 D608 - Development Research and Policy Analysis.............52 D609 - Social Entrepreneurship....................................52 D611 - Management of Development Projects..................53 D621 - Seminar in Markets and Development....................53 Disclaimer.............................................................54

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