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University Of Development Alternative (UODA)
MottoEducation for Human Development
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Established2002
PresidentMujib Khan
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Emajuddin Ahamed
Location
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh
CampusUrban
NicknameUODA
AffiliationsUniversity Grant Commission Bangladesh
Websitewww.uoda.edu.bd

University Of Development Alternative (UODA) (Bengali: েডেভলপেমন্ট অল্টারেনিটভ িবশব্িবদ্যালয়) is one of the top most leading private universities in Bangladesh.Now, UODA is offering 4-year honours degree in 10 subjects under 4 faculties.At present it has MBA,MSC in CS programme is open. As opposed to the prevailing system of higher education in the public sphere, a new trend of private initiatives has become apparent since the early 1990s. UODA hopes to equip its graduates with the necessary preparations for today's challenging economy. Learn from the experiences of development worldwide. Our motto is to find alternatives to the currently received wisdom in the field of social development. The name Development Alternative embodies that spirit. It aims at the development of an educated young manpower with practical training and adequate motivation, so that they can both build up their careers and contribute to national development. This can help meet the challenges of the 21st century in all spheres of professional life.

Mission UODA's mission is to make itself a leading center of academic excellence in the country for developing human resources by providing appropriate skills and civic virtues in view of the challenges of our times.

Strategy To fulfill its mission, UODA emphasizes the following as a general strategy. → We carefully select our students and motivate them to complete the program of study in due time. → We offer courses and curricula with a view to equip our students to prepare themselves sufficiently to face the challenges of the 21st century. → We continuously monitor the students' progress throughout the year and provide timely feedback. → We ensure adequate logistical support and maintain a congenial environment for teaching and learning.

Our strategy is founded on → A faculty consisting of highly qualified and internationally experienced teachers. → A practical teaching and a job oriented training program as an integral part of the university curricula.

Academic Standard UODA is committed to maintaining a high academic standard. Its graduates are expected to be leaders in private and public sectors as well as government and international organizations. High academic standards are maintained through: → A well designed modern curriculum and learning modules. → A well judged selection of qualified, experienced and committed faculty members. → A scope for faculty development through promotion of research and encouragement of publications. → A user-friendly computer center with modern equipments. → A well stocked library with a policy of continuous addition of books, journals, and research reports. → A series of seminars and workshops on topics of current national interest. → A close working relationship between the faculty members, the administration, and the students.

Scope UODA has the authority, under its charter, to confer undergraduate and graduate degrees in all faculties of Arts and Sciences, including the fields of Engineering, Law, Agriculture and Medicine. It also has the authority to grant diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions. Currently UODA offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a number of disciplines.

Accreditation and Academic Collaboration Bangladesh Universities Grants Commission (UGC), Dhaka, Bangladesh, accredits UODA. Efforts are ongoing to expand academic collaboration through exchange programs and mutual accreditation with leading universities of the world.

All of its campuses are situated in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Academic programmes

The academic programs gradually develops around the School of Life Science, School of Engineering & Communication and School of Business Administration and School of Arts.

School of Life Science

School of life science is the leading faculty of UODA. The departments of life science faculty are:

School of Engineering & Communication

School of Business Administration

  • Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
  • Master in Business Administration MBA

School of Arts

Sister Concerns

  • College of Development Alternative (CODA), a wide ranged full-day College having more than 25 units at Dhaka, Bangladesh established under CEFAD. Education system of this college is based on semester. As it is a strict institute, all students of this college have to have uniforms.
  • School of Development Alternative (SODA), is a very popular Institute at Dhaka having many units in Dhanmondi.
  • SHOMOTA is one of the concerns of this group working for the poor children's education.The students of UODA works there as to educate poor children of the society.
  • ABC refers as Alternative Baby Care, which is a baby care center established by this educational group.

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