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===School of Business=== |
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The School of Business has the largest number of students. It is considered one of the largest business schools in [[Bangladesh]]. The school offers degrees in Business Administration having concentrations in Marketing, Management Information Systems, Human Resource Management, International Business, Business Policy and Strategy, Finance and Accounting.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/sb.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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===School of Engineering and Applied Sciences=== |
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====Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science==== |
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The department offers specialized degrees on Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/dcse.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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====Department of Architecture==== |
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The architecture department pivots on local tradition, culture, building materials and modern means. The Department of Architecture offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree in architecture.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/architecture.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu (2006-11-01). Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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===School of Life Sciences=== |
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====Department of Environmental Science & Management==== |
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The Department of Environmental Studies (DES) as a multi-disciplinary program was established in spring 1994. Upon UGC's approval the name of DES was changed to the Department of Environmental Science and Management (DESM). Instead of the earlier degrees of B.A and B.Sc, DESM now offers the degree of BS either in Environmental Science or in Environmental Management. The syllabus has been changed to reflect the changing curricula in the field over the last decade.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/des.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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====Department of Pharmacy==== |
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The Bachelor of Pharmacy offered by the Department of Pharmacy is a four-year degree program. The total credit offered is 156. etc.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/dphr.htm North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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=====Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology===== |
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The department offers Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, and Masters in Biotechnology.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/dls.htm North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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=====Department of Public Health===== |
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This department is conducting a Masters in Public Health (MPH) program. |
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===School of Arts and Social Sciences=== |
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====Department of English==== |
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The Department of English offers graduate and undergraduate programs in English. For Masters, candidates may specialize in English Literature, English Language and Linguistics or [[English as a foreign or second language|TESOL]] (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/de.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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====Department of Economics==== |
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North South University established the Department of Economics the department is offering Bachelor of Science in Economics & Master of Science in Economics, Development Studies.<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/dec.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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====Department of General and Continuing Education==== |
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Individuals who have not participated in formal education for some time or who do not intend to become candidates for a degree may register for credits in undergraduate courses in this department as non-degree students. Applicants are admitted as non-degree students on a semester-by-semester basis without any obligation to continue. Such students may apply at any time for transfer to a degree program with or without the credits earned as non-degree students. The department is offering a Masters program in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG).<ref>[http://www.northsouth.edu/html/gce.html North South University]. Northsouth.edu. Retrieved on 2012-02-23.</ref> |
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===Academic programs at a glance=== |
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| Motto | "Center of Excellence in Higher Education" |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Established | 1992 |
| Chancellor | President Zillur Rahman |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi |
Academic staff | 350 |
| Students | 14,000 approx (year:2011) |
| Location | , 23°47′38″N 90°24′13″E / 23.794°N 90.4035°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | NSU |
| Affiliations | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh |
| Website | northsouth.edu |
North South University (Bengali: নর্থসাউথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or NSU is the first government-approved private university of Bangladesh.[1] The university follows the American system with all its distinctive features-semesters, credit hours, letter grades, one examiner system and so on. The first freshman classes of January 1993 had 137 students enrolled in three Departments: Business Administration, Computer Science, and Economics. Departments of Environmental Studies (DES), English and General and Continuing Education (GCE) were founded in May 1997. The Master’s program in Economics was introduced in 1994. The MBA program was launched in Summer 1997. Master’s in Development Studies and Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering were introduced in 2002 while MS in Computer Science is being offered from Summer 2003. Bachelor’s in Architecture was introduced in Fall 2004. Master’s in English was launched in Spring 2005. Pharmacy (Undergraduate) and Executive MBA programs came into being in Spring 2006 and Master’s in Biotechnology and Master’s in Public Health programs were started in Summer 2006. BS in Biotechnology, BS in Microbiology and BS in Biochemistry programs were introduced in Spring 2007. Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG) opened in Fall 2008, BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and Master in Resources and Environmental Management (MREM) launched in Spring 2009 and Fall 2009 respectively. Recently the university launched Executive Master in Public Health (EMPH) during Summer 2010.
NSU has three Institutes and one Center : (i) Institute of Development, Environment and Strategic Studies (IDESS) (ii) Institute of Modern Language (iii) Confucius Institute, and (iv) Center of Information & Communication Technology (CICT).
NSU’s first convocation was held on 18 December 1996 when Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed, Honorable President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of NSU, conferred degrees upon 96 graduates. In the 2nd (1998), 3rd (1999) and 4th (2000) Convocations, degrees were conferred by the then Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi as authorized by Chancellor Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed. In the 4th Convocation held on November 25, 2000, 165 graduates including the first batch of 45 MBA graduates were conferred degrees. The 5th Convocation on November 11, 2001 Professor Dr. lajuddin Ahmed, Honorable President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of NSU conferred degrees upon 203 graduates. The Chancellor conferred degrees upon 251 graduates at the 6th Convocation on November 2, 2002. In the 7th Convocation on 6 December 2003, 8th Convocation on 24 November 2004, 9th Convocation on 21 December 2005, 10th Convocation on 28 November 2006, 11th Convocation on 19 November 2007, 12th Convocation on 17 May 2009 and in the 13th Convocation on 9 January 2010 the numbers of graduates were 307, 375, 475, 518, 610, 1073, 726 respectively. In the 12th Convocation held on 17 May 2009, honorable Educatin Minister, Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid & in the 13th Convocation held on 9 January 2010, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman, honorable President of The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh & Chencellor of NSU conferred degrees. In this 14th Convocation (2011) the Honorable Chancellor conferred degrees upon 1640 graduates thus bringing the total number of graduates produced by NSU to 6676.
History
The first cohort of freshman intake of January 1993 had 137 students[2] enrolled in three departments: Business Administration, Computer Science, and Economics. The departments of Environmental Studies (DES), English and General and Continuing Education (GCE) were founded later.
The Masters Program in Economics was introduced in 1994. The MBA Program was launched in Summer 1997. The Masters in Development Studies and Bachelor in Computer Engineering were introduced in 2002. An MS in Computer Science was introduced in summer 2003. Bachelor in Architecture was introduced in fall 2004. Masters in English was launched in spring 2005. Pharmacy (undergraduate) and Executive MBA (EMBA) program launched in spring 2006 and Masters in Biotechnology and Masters in Public Health program launched in summer 2006. BS in Biotechnology, BS in Microbiology and BS in Biochemistry programs were introduced in spring 2007. BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Bs.EEE) was introduced in spring 2009. Old campus of North South University was in Banani, Dhaka. It had five buildings: Star Tower, Sher Tower, Lifo Tower, BTA Tower and GMQ Tower. The GMQ Tower was named in honor of the late proctor, G.M. Abul Quasem.
Administration
The President of the Republic is ex-officio Chancellor of the university. Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University.
Each academic department has its own head. Each academic department has a program director for every academic program.
On top of the administration, there is the Board of Governors (BoG), headed by a chairperson who oversees policy matters.[2]
Academics
| School of Business | Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Department of Architecture | Department of Environmental Science & Management | Department of Pharmacy | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology | Department of Public Health | Department of English | Department of Economics | Department of General and Continuing Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | BS in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Bachelor of Architecture | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS in Env.) | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) | Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Masters in Public Health (MPH) | Bachelor of Arts in English (BA in Eng.) | Bachelor of Science in Economics | Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | MS in Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (BA in Env.) | Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology | Master of Arts in English (MA in Eng.) | Master of Science in Economics, Development Studies | ||||
| Executive MBA (EMBA) | Masters in Biotechnology |
Institutes
- English Institute
- Institute of Development, Environment and Strategic Studies (IDESS)
- Center for Information & Communication Technology (CICT)
- Confucius Institute: The Confucius Institute at NSU was established in February 2006, the only language institute in Bangladesh which offers only Chinese Language Training . Some 600 students have been enrolled and nearly 100 Bangladeshis are learning Chinese at the Institute now.[3]
Campus
The most notable achievement of the university is the construction of its own campus which it claims will at last improve educational quality. The university's campus is in Bashundhara, Dhaka. The foundation of the current campus was laid on January 30, 2003 by Begum Khaleda Zia.[4] Classes started in the permanent campus from June 9, 2009.[5]
This campus is claimed to be capable of serving approximately 4,000 to 12,000 students with amenities and facilities. It is claimed to contain six buildings with three basements on 6 acres of land having 125,000sq.ft. of floorspace.[6]
The units are Administrative building, North Academic Building (NAC), South Academic Building (SAC), Open Theater Building, Library and the Auditorium. The School of Business and the School of Arts and Social Sciences are located in North Academic Building (NAC) and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Life Sciences are located in South Academic Building (SAC). The resource lab is located in library building level 6.
Library
NSU claims its library consists of six floors with over 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) floor area at the southeast side of the campus. This is a semi automated university library in Bangladesh using its own library management software,[7][8] which supports web-based online circulation system, full-text e-books and online journal article services. It is claimed that the library can accommodate over 1,200 students in its reading rooms. It is also claimed that on average 2,000 students use the library each day.
As of March 2010, it is claimed that the library holds over 31,796 books, 5,700 bound journals (Asian and local) and magazines, 1,277 CD-ROM databases and books, 103 videos, 159 audio-cassettes, and 62 DVDs.[9] It is claimed to subscribe to 15 local journals, 18 foreign and 12 local magazines, two foreign dailies and most of the leading national dailies published from Dhaka. In addition to this, it is claimed that the library ensures easy access to the Internet for users to browse, download, and print full-text articles from over 10,000 journals from Blackwell, IEEE, Jstor, HINARI, OARE, AGORA, Oxford University Press, Wiley Interscience, Springer online databases etc. using the Vice Chancellor's log in account for a large journal database.
Student Activity Clubs
North South University has student activity clubs. Although the club activities have been alleged to be amateur and under resourced according to international standards, this is not unique to North South University as most universities of Bangladesh have similar limitations to resources provided to students. In spite of the limitations students claim that they participate in volunteer activities.
The university has the following clubs: AIESEC, Computer Club, Cine and Drama Club, Debate Club, Earth Club, English Club, Games and Sports Club, MBA Club,Pharma Society, Photography Club, Shangskritik Shangathan, Social Services Club, Young Economists' Forum, Young Entrepreneurs Society, Wireless Forum, and NSU Canvas.
North South University Social Services club (NSUSSC) has the objective to offer assistance to the underprivileged and the unfortunate in the society, it organizes events e.g. Social Awareness Campaign, Blood Donation Drive, Winter Clothing Drive, Book Exchange Offer etc. Social Services club also raise Donation money for the needy one. North South University Shangskritik Shangathan (established in fall 1994) organizes cultural programs celebrating major national events.NSU Wireless Forum and NSU Computer Club organize technology-related events. The NSU Debate Club is the first student activity club at NSU.
Publications
The university claims to publishes a journal Panini.[10]
References
- ^ "Private Higher Education in Bangladesh, UNESCO Research Paper" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ a b "NSU: A Brief History". Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ "Confucius Institute in Bangladesh cements relations". Retrieved 2010-03-01.
- ^ "New Campus Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony". Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "NSU commences classes at the new campus". Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "NSU holds Fall 2009 orientation Ceremony at its own campus". Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Use of ICT in Libraries: An Empirical Study of Selected Libraries in Bangladesh". Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ "Library Automation in Bangladesh: The Dhaka University Library Experiences". Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ NSU Library. "Library At a glance". Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ PANINI. "Panini: NSU STUDIES IN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE". Retrieved 2009-01-21.