Program Description
Bangladesh's export-import sector continues to grow, and so does the presence of international, transnational and multinational companies in the country. MITB was launched to meet the resulting demand for professionals who can structure and run international deals and transactions.
The program pairs the theory of international trade and business with hands-on problem solving drawn from real business situations. A broad elective pool lets students shape the degree around their own career direction.
Graduates typically move into business houses, diplomatic and trade missions, and the policy-making, regulatory and administrative bodies that govern international trade.
Learning Outcomes
| # |
On completion, graduates will be able to |
| 01 |
Understand both the theoretical and practical dimensions of international business issues |
| 02 |
Demonstrate professionalism, self-awareness, leadership and effective communication |
| 03 |
Apply a global perspective, including how cultural differences affect business, and operate a business independently |
Admission
| Requirement |
Details |
| Academic Background |
Bachelor's degree, preferably in business |
| Work Experience |
Minimum 2 years, preferably in organizations dealing with international trade and business or related areas |
Selection Process
| Step |
Stage |
| 1 |
Apply on the prescribed form after the admission test dates are announced |
| 2 |
Sit the written admission test |
| 3 |
Viva voce for shortlisted candidates |
| 4 |
Final selection on the combined score of written test, viva voce, previous academic results and work experience |
Curriculum Structure
| Component |
Focus |
Courses |
Credits |
| Foundation (compulsory) |
Basic business and trade fundamentals |
4 |
12 |
| Core (compulsory) |
Intermediate international business |
8 |
24 |
| Electives (any four) |
Advanced international business |
4 |
12 |
| Term / Project Paper |
Applied research |
— |
3 |
| Total |
|
16 |
51 |
Course List
Foundation Courses (compulsory)
| Code |
Course Title |
| MIB 101 |
International Economics |
| MIB 102 |
Foundations of International Trade and Business |
| MIB 103 |
International Trade and Investment Climate |
| MIB 104 |
Communications in International Trade and Business |
Core Courses (compulsory)
| Code |
Course Title |
| MIB 201 |
International Trade and Commercial Policy |
| MIB 202 |
Documentations and Procedures in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 203 |
Exports and Imports Risk Management |
| MIB 204 |
Pricing Strategies and Methods of Payments in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 205 |
Foreign Exchange and Financing Exports and Imports |
| MIB 206 |
International Marketing Strategy |
| MIB 207 |
International Trade Facilitation |
| MIB 208 |
Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers in International Trade |
Elective Courses (choose any four)
| Code |
Course Title |
| MIB 401 |
Global Supply Chain Management |
| MIB 402 |
Taxation and Accounting in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 403 |
International and Regional Trade Arrangements and Special Economic Zones |
| MIB 404 |
Negotiations and Disputes Settlements in International Trade Business |
| MIB 405 |
E-Commerce and Trade Information for Exports and Imports |
| MIB 406 |
International Mergers and Acquisitions |
| MIB 407 |
International Logistics, Risk, and Insurance |
| MIB 408 |
Intellectual Property Rights in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 409 |
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) |
| MIB 410 |
Trade Related Bodies and Institutions |
| MIB 411 |
Methods of Research in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 412 |
Ethics in International Trade and Business |
| MIB 413 |
International Entrepreneurship and Investments |
Capstone
| Component |
Credits |
| Term Paper / Project Paper |
3 |
Degree Requirements & Academic Rules
| Rule |
Details |
| Credits |
Complete all 51 credit hours |
| Minimum CGPA |
2.50 |
| Time Limit |
6 consecutive academic years, counting the year of admission |
| F Grade |
A student with an F in any course is not awarded the degree |
| Grade Improvement |
A course graded B or below may be retaken once, in a later available semester. If the grade does not improve, the earlier grade stands. |
| Course Waivers |
Only prerequisite courses can be waived. The MITB program committee decides total waivers based on each student's background. |
| Class Attendance |
Minimum 75% of classes held in each course |
Assessment & Grading
Each course is assessed through a mix of in-course work and a semester final examination. Scripts are marked by the course teacher, while the program committee administers the full examination process.
Marks are totalled and converted into letter grades. Result sheets show letter grades along with the CGPA.
| Assessment Block |
Components |
| In-course Assessment |
Class tests, quizzes, term papers, term paper presentations, class attendance and participation |
| Semester Final Examination |
Written final exam for each course |
Faculty, Syllabus & Partnerships
| Course Teachers |
Classes are taught by Professors and Associate Professors, with preference for those holding relevant field experience. Where neither is available, an Assistant Professor with a PhD, a foreign master's or a relevant professional degree may teach. |
| Industry Resource Persons |
Practitioners with relevant experience may be engaged from outside for specific courses. |
| Teacher Evaluation |
All course teachers are reviewed through the program committee's teacher evaluation system. |
| Syllabus Development |
A dedicated program committee designs the syllabus, tracking market and student needs, and revises it by consensus. Changes are approved by the Department's academic committee. |
| Industry Partnerships |
The program can enter academic collaborations with industry, professional bodies and trade houses to strengthen industry links and professional training. |
