1. Prospectus
Master of Development Studies
(Evening) Program
Department of Politics and Public Administration
Islamic University, Kushita.
Tel: +88-071-62201-6, Ext. 2286, Fax: +88-071-62399
Cell: 01915939213, 01712748316
Email: sssselim@gmail.com, lutfor_pa@yahoo.com
http//: www.iubd.net
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2. The Department of Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia has taken
an initiative to launch a professional master degree programme. The name of the programme
is "Master of Development Studies" (MDS) (evening) programme. MDS aims to provide
a challenging and innovative approach to study and practice on the contemporary
development discourse, a rapidly growing area of study concerned with the people, society
and economy. As a professional degree programme, MDS is also committed to promote
high quality research on various development and governance issues of the developing
nations in general and Bangladesh in particular. Attracting students and scholars committed
to interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of social,
political and economic change, MDS will promote greater public understanding, advance
independent analyses, and encourage further professional competence on issues related to
development with a view to contributing towards poverty alleviation, combating corruption,
sustainable development and good governance, the cherished goals of the developing world.
Objectives of the Programme
The MDS has been designed to provide advanced level technique for fresh graduates and
mid level career professionals' eager to enhance their knowledge, skills or to acquire
new ones. The programme determines to train young professionals willing to pursue a
career in international or national (both Govt. and NGO) agencies or in the academic world.
The programme emphasizes on the development of research skill not only for further
academic research but also in practical development work. The students of this
programme are expected to:
• Understand the theoretical background about major debates in development studies
at the beginning of 21st century.
• Deepen the capacity in undertaking advance level analyses of the major current
issues and debates in contemporary development and development studies.
• Contribute in practical policy formulation and implementation;
• Produce skilled corporate and dynamic cadres (teachers, managers, leaders and
executives).
● Orient with the process of change, transition and development.
• Motivate the students to the applications of development study in any area of practical
concern.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of the development economics and
environment and equip with modern knowledge in business and technology.
• Shift kin career interests of many students and to meet the growing demand of
local organizations, entrepreneurs and other professional programme.
• Prepare talented, skilled and qualified personnel for the various profit and nonprofit
organizations.
• Sharpen analytical abilities on conceptual and research of development studies.
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3. Admission requirements
The MDS is an interdisciplinary social science programme. The candidates of this programme
must have either bachelor or master degree from any reputed university. The academic
calendar of MDS has been divided into two categories. First, MDS is one academic year for
those who have four year's bachelor degree or master degree. Second, MDS is two
academic years for those who have a two or three year's bachelor degree. Bachelor
Degree and Master Degree in any discipline and the students appeared at the final
examination for Bachelor/Master Degree from Islamic University or any other recognized
university may apply for appearing at the admission test. However, the students appeared
at the final examination for Bachelor/Master Degree may be admitted provisionally but
their admission shall be confirmed subject to passing the examination appeared for.
Readmission
• A student failing to get the CGPA 2.5 or below in final examination may seek readmission
with the following adjustable batch. For readmission, a student shall have to apply within
one month after publication of the result.
• On readmission, grades earlier earned by a student in the programme shall be cancelled
and the student shall have to retake all the course-works (such as in course/ tutorial/
assignment/ thesis/ internship and viva-voice e .am) and final examination.
• A student will get only one chance for readmission during the programme.
• The readmitted student who fails to earn the CGPA 2.5 or complete successfully 32
credit hours of one-year course and 64 credit hours of two years course shall he dropped
out from the MDS programme
Number of students
1) The number of students for one year MDS programme will be 60 and
2) The number of students for two years MDS programme will be 60.
Medium of instruction
The medium of instruction of teaching and examination would be both English and
Bengali.
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4. Tuition fees
MDS is a self-finance programme. The entire cost of the programme will be managed from
the students' tuition fees. Total tuition fees and costs are as follows:
Tuition Fees to be paid in 3 installments (For 1 Year MDS
Program)
1 st 2 nd 3 rd
Particulars Installmen Installme Installme Total
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Admission &
Registration 5,000/= - - 5000/=
Fees
Tuition Fees 15,000 10000 10000 35,000/=
Total 20000 10000 10000 40000/=
40,000 + 30,000 = 70,000 Tk is to be paid for 2 Years MDS Program.
4o,000/=Tk is to be paid in 1st Year
1 st 2 nd 3 rd
Particulars Installmen Installme Installme Total
t nt nt
Admission &
Registration 5,000/= - - 5000/=
Fees
Tuition Fees 15,000 10000 10000 35,000/=
Total 20000 10000 10000 40000/=
3o,000/=Tk is to be paid in 2nd Year
1 st 2 nd 3 rd
Particulars Installmen Installme Installme Total
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Tuition Fees 10,000/= 10,000/= 10,000/= 30,000/=
Duration of the MDS programme
l. The MDS programme will be a period of one academic year for those who
have a master degree or four years bachelor degree;
2. The MDS will be a period of two academic years for those who have a three
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5. or two year's bachelor degree.
3. The academic year will be from January to December.
Distribution of Marks courses and credit hours
For One Year MDS Programme:
No of Marks Research Viva Total
Courses Report Voce Marks
7 700 50 50 800
For Two Years MDS Programme:
No of Marks Research Viva Total
Courses Report Voce Marks
14 1400 100 100 1600
Each teaching course unit will carry a total mark 100 of which 30 for tutorial/midterm/in-
course/ assignment/ class- performance/attendance etc. and 70 for final examination.
Course Marks:
Nature of Examination Marks
Two Inc-course/Tutorial (2×7.5) ...................... 15
Class performance/ perticipation/case study
/assignment/ class test without notices------- 10
Class Attendance --------------------------- 05
Year final examination ---------------------------- 70
Total 100
Attendance marks
Attendance Marks
• 90% and above 5
• 80% to 89% 4
• 70% to 79% 3
• 60% to 69% 2
• Less then 60% 0
Course and credit hours:
For one year, MDS Programme:
Total number of courses (each year) 07
Credit per course 04
Total credit hours for the cources (7×4) 28
Credit hours for oral examination (Viva-voce) 02
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6. Credit hours for thesis/internship 02
Total credit hours for each year (28+2+2) 32
For two year, MDS Programme:
Total number of courses (each year) 14
Credit per course 04
Total credit hours for the cources (14×4) 56
Credit hours for oral examination (Viva-voce) 04
Credit hours for thesis/internship 04
Total credit hours for each year (56+4+4) 64
Grade point and letter grade
The grade point and letter grade for MDS program shall be as follows:
Marks Range Letter Grade Grade Point Interpretation
80% and above A+ (A Plus) 4.00 Outstanding
75% to less than 80% A (A regular) 3.75 Excellent
70% to less than 75% A- (A minus) 3.50 Very Good
65% to less than 70% B+ (B Plus) 3.25 Good
60% to less than 65% B (B regular) 3.00 Satisfactory
55% to less than 60% B- (B minus) 2.75 Below Satisfactory
50% to less than 55% C+ (C Plus) 2.50 Average
45% to less than 50% C ( C regular) 2.25 Below Average
40% to less than 45% D -- 2.00 Poor
Less than 40% F -- 0.00 Fail
Total Credit 32
Entry requirement for examination
• Students shall be allowed to seat for the MDS final examination who have attended at
least 60% of classes.
• Each course teaching shall submit the class attendance report along with the register to
the Coordinator at least 10 days before processing the examination entry form.
Credit transfer
Credit transfer from any other programmes/ Universities/ Institutions shall not be
allowed for MDS degree.
Evaluation procedure
• There will be a final examination of each course. The duration of the final examination
shall be of 4 hours. A student will give answer of five questions out of eight and each
question will carry 14 marks.
• The teachers of the concerned department shall supervise and evaluate the
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7. thesis/dissertation. After the completion of thesis-dissertation, each student will
submit three copies of report (one copy for the supervisor, one copy for 2"d
evaluator and another copy for Seminar Library of the Department).
• Total marks obtained in each course, Viva-voce Exam and the thesis/dissertation shall
be converted into LG (Letter Grade) and GP (Grade Point).
• A student secured less than C grade (GP 2.5) in viva-voice examination and
thesis/dissertation shall have no credit i.e. this mark will not be counted in
determining his/her results.
• The result will show the individual student's LG & GP in each course, CGPA
(Cumulative Grade Point Average), LG and the corresponding Grade Points (the
numerical marks will not be shown), the CGPA, LG and the interpretation of the
CGPA.
• The Controller of Examination shall publish the results of the programme and shall
provide the transcripts showing course wise LG and the corresponding Grade Points (the
numerical marks will not be shown), the CGPA, LG and the interpretation of the
CGPA of the candidates for the MDS degree. Final grades will be spelled out clearly
in the certificate/transcript [as example; `C+' (C plus); `A-' (A minus) ; `B' (B regular)'].
Award of degrees
The Islamic University, Kushtia will award degrees. For the MDS degree, each student
requires to;
• Complete successfully 32 credit hours in one year course and 64 credit hours in two years;
• Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.5;
• Obtain a minimum Letter Grade of 'C+' (GP 2.5) in the Viva- Voice examination;
• Obtain a minimum Letter Grade of `C' (GP 2.5) in the Thesis/Internship.
Retaking examination and improving grade
• Students obtained the letter grade 'B' or below (Less than GP-3.00) in any course shall
be allowed to appear in the grade improvement examination to improve the grade
after the publication of the result of the MDS programme. To retake examination, a
student will be required to send application to the controller of Examination
through the Coordinator of MDS within one month from the date of publication of
the result. If a student fails to improve, his/her CGPA in this case the previous CGPA
will remain valid.
• No improvement shall be allowed in the in-course/assignment/case study/ thesis/
internship and viva-voice examination.
• Once a student fails to attend in the grade improvement examination shall not be given
further opportunity any more.
Teaching faculty
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8. Professor
Md. Makhlukur Rahman, Ph.D, IBS
Nasim Banu, MSS, DU, .M.Phil, BUET
Raqiba Yasmin, Ph.D RU
A.K.M Motinur Rahman, M.A,(sydney), Ph.D
Begum Rokshana Mili, M.SS,DU Ph.D, IU
Associate Professor
Md. Gias Uddin, MSS, CU
Mohammad Selim, MSS,DU. M.Phil. Norway
Mohammad Zulfiquar Hossain, MSS, DU
Mohammed Asaduzzaman, Ph.D,(Fintand)
Assistant Professor
Munshi Murtoza Ali, MSS, Mphil, IU
SM Shafiqul Alam ,MSS,IU
Md. Lutfor Rahman,,MSS, IU
Md. Fakrul Islam, MSS. DU
MDS Coordination Committee: 2012 -13
Co-ordinator:
Professor Dr. Raqiba Yesmin
Member:
Professor Md. Makhlukur Rahman, Ph.D,
Md. Gias Uddin Hossain
Mohammad Selim
Md. Lutfor Rahman
Teaching courses
For One Year MDS
Title and no of the courses:
MDS001-Development: Theories and Perspectives MDS002-
qualitative Research Methods and Techniques MDS003-Project
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation MDS004-Social
Development: Theories and Concepts MDS005-Governance and
Development MDS006-Poverty: Concepts, Strategies and
Development MDS007-Environment Management and
Sustainability
For Two Year MDS: Title and no
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9. of the courses
First Year:
MDS001-Development - Theories and Perspectives MDS002-
Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques MDS003-Project
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation MDS004-Social
Development: Theories and Concepts MDS005-Governance and
Development MDS006-Poverty: Concepts, Strategies and
Development MDS007-Environment Management and
Sustainability
Second Year:
MDS008-Development and Policy Economic MDS009-
International Relations for the Developing World MDS-010-
Organization Theories & Behavior MDSO11-Disasters and
Development
MDS012-Public Policy Analysis
MDS013-Gender Concepts for Development
MDSOl4-Rural Societies & Politics
Necessary papers will be submitted with application form on behalf of the
candidates:
Attested copies of all academic certificates. Attested
copies of National ID (if any)
English language proficiency test score (if any)
Appeared certificate (if applicable) Photograph (3 pass
port size+ 2 stamp size extra photo) Money receipt of
application form
Receiving and submitting application form:
Prescribed application form and prospectus should be collected from the Agrani
Bank,
Islamic University Branch, Kushtia within bank hour from 25 November to 9
December, 2010. Last date of submission of application form is 9 December 2010.
Contact:
Co-coordinator
Master of Development Studies (Evening)
Department of Politics and Public Administration
Islamic University, Kushtia.
Tel: +88-071-62201-6, Ext. 2286 Fax:
+88-071-62399
Cell: 01915939213, 01712748316
Email: sssselim@gmail.com, lutfor_pa@yahoo.com
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10. Department of Politics and Public Administration
Islamic University, Kushita.
Tel: +88-071-62201-6, Ext. 2286, Fax: +88-071-62399
Cell: 01915939213, 01712748316
Email: sssselim@gmail.com, lutfor_pa@yahoo.com
Website: http//: www.iubd.net
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