Strategy and leadership depth
Advanced coursework in strategy, organizational behavior, and leadership distinguishes the FBS MBA from generalist programs.
Graduate · University of Dhaka
Master of Business Administration
Deepen your business expertise. Build advanced managerial capability
At a glance
- 1 Year
- Duration
- 48
- Credit Hours
- 42+6
- Course & Internship
- 9
- Specializations
The MBA at FBS
The MBA program at the FBS faculty is designed for aspiring professionals and future leaders who want to deepen their expertise in business strategy, management, and organizational leadership — supported by academic excellence and a strong tradition of national and global impact.
The MBA at FBS is a one-year, 48-credit program — 42 credits of advanced coursework plus a 6-credit internship — designed for those who want to deepen their command of strategy, management, and organizational leadership. Students draw on the full breadth of the faculty's nine departments to shape a specialization that matches their ambitions.
Rooted in case-based teaching and real organizational problems, the program prepares graduates for leadership positions across the corporate sector, public service, and entrepreneurship.
One year
Forty-eight credits of advanced study, including a six-credit internship.
Why study business at FBS
Reasons students choose Dhaka University's business school
An advanced degree from the country's leading business faculty, built around real organizational problems and the people who solve them.
Nine specializations
Choose a major across the faculty's nine departments and tailor the degree to the career you intend to build.
Learning by doing
A 6-credit internship places you inside real organizations, turning theory into practice before you graduate.
A trusted national brand
The University of Dhaka MBA carries weight with employers across Bangladesh — a credential built over five decades.
Find your specialization
Nine specializations. One degree.
Choose your specialization from the faculty's nine departments and shape the degree around the career you intend to build.
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Management
Advanced study of how organizations are run, from people and operations to growth and change.
Senior management / HR leadership / Operations management / Entrepreneurship
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02
Accounting
Financial reporting, audit and control at an advanced level, for those who want to lead the finance function.
Finance leadership / Audit & assurance / Management accounting / Tax advisory
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03
Marketing
Strategy for markets and brands, from consumer insight to building businesses customers choose.
Brand leadership / Marketing strategy / Market research / Sales management
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Finance
Corporate finance, investment and capital markets for decisions that move large sums of money.
Investment banking / Asset management / Corporate treasury / Financial analysis
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05
Banking and Insurance
Banking, insurance and risk, for leadership roles in the institutions that power the economy.
Bank management / Risk management / Insurance / Fintech
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06
International Business
Leading across borders: global trade, international markets and multinational operations.
International trade / Global supply chain / Multinational management / Development sector
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07
Management Information Systems
Technology strategy and data for managers who lead digital transformation.
Business analytics / IT management / Digital transformation / Product management
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08
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Leadership for tourism, hospitality and the service businesses built around experiences.
Hospitality management / Tourism policy / Aviation / Event leadership
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Organization Strategy and Leadership
Strategy, change and leadership for those who set the direction of organizations.
Strategy consulting / General management / Change leadership / Public policy
Program Structure
One year, built around your specialization
The MBA combines advanced coursework in strategy, organizational behavior and leadership with deep study in the specialization you choose.
Teaching is case-based and rooted in real organizational problems, and the internship turns that learning into practice before you graduate.
- 42
- Coursework credits
- 6
- Internship credits
- 48
- Total credits
How the year unfolds
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Stage 1
Advanced core
Courses in strategy, organizational behavior and leadership build a shared, advanced foundation.
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Stage 2
Your specialization
Coursework within your department deepens expertise in the field you chose.
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Stage 3
Internship
A 6-credit internship places you inside a real organization, putting your specialization to work.
Admission & Eligibility
Built for graduates with purpose
Candidates must hold a four-year Bachelor's degree (BBA or its equivalent) from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Admission is competitive and based on academic records and the admission requirements of the department concerned, which may include an admission test or interview.
Four steps to admission
Dates are set in each session's admission circular.
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Check your eligibility
You need a four-year bachelor's degree (BBA or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
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Choose a department
Decide which specialization you want. Each department runs its own MBA admission.
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Apply to the circular
Submit your application when the department announces admission for the new session.
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Test or interview
Depending on the department, selection may include an admission test or interview alongside your academic record.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Each department publishes its own admission circular, which has the final word on dates, seats and requirements.
Ask the faculty office01 How long is the MBA program?
The MBA is a one-year program of 48 credit hours: 42 credits of advanced coursework and a 6-credit internship.
02 Do I need a BBA to apply?
You need a four-year bachelor's degree in business (BBA) or its equivalent from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
03 How do I choose my specialization?
You apply to the department whose specialization you want. Each of the nine departments runs its own MBA admission and curriculum.
04 How is the MBA different from the Executive MBA?
The MBA is a full-time, one-year program that builds on a BBA. The Executive MBA runs in the evenings and at weekends for graduates of any discipline and working professionals.
05 Is an internship part of the degree?
Yes. A 6-credit internship places you inside a real organization, so you graduate with practical experience in your specialization.
06 What is the medium of instruction?
All teaching, coursework and examinations are conducted in English.
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