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Master in Development Studies (MDS, Evening Program) Department of Politics & Public Administration

Islamic University, Kushtia Admission Announcement

Session Jan. – Dec. 2018 (1 Year), 2018-2019 (2 Years)

Weekly Class Day and Time Friday : 09.00 am to 05.00 pm

Eligibility 2 or 3 Years Bachelor Degree from any Discipline (For 2 Years MDS Program) 4 Years Bachelor Degree or Master Degree (For 1 Year MDS Program)

Application Form Available From 01 November'2017 to 30 November'2017

Last Date of Submission 03 December, 2017 (up to 4.30 pm)

Note: Application form and necessary instructions are available on the website http://www.iu.ac.bd. Application Form may also be collected from the Office of the Department of Politics & Public Administration ( From 9.00 am to 4.30 pm in any working days and Friday also) Contact: Office of the Department of Politics & Public Administration, IU, Kushtia Cell: 01924552754, 01716199559,01712748316 Tele: 071-74910-21 Ext. 2286 , email: [email protected], Website http://www.iu.ac.bd

Department of Politics & Public Administration Islamic University, Kushtia

Master of Development Studies- MDS (Evening Programme) Academic Year 2018( For one year ) & 2018-19 ( For two year)

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Prospectus Master of Development Studies

(Evening Program)

Department of Politics and Public Administration Islamic University, Kushita.

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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 programme, MDS is 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, MDS programme is also committed to offer interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches

to study social, political and economic phenomenon and thereby 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 techniques of scientific studies for 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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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 session of MDS has been designed in two ways: First, MDS is offered through one academic year for those who have four year's bachelor degree or master degree. Second,

MDS is designed for two academic years for those who have a two or three year's bachelor degree. The students who are appeared at the final examination for Bachelor/Master

Degree in Islamic University or any other recognized university may apply for seeking 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 who unable 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 exam) 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 40

credit hours of one-year course and 72 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 80 and 2) The number of students for two years MDS programme will be 80.

Medium of instruction

The medium of instruction of teaching and examination would be both English and Bengali.

Duration of the MDS programme

l.The MDS programme will be a period of one academic year for those who has 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 or two

year's bachelor degree. 3.The academic year will be from January to December.

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Distribution of Marks courses and credit hours For One Year MDS Programme:

No of Courses

Marks Research Report

Viva Voce

Total Marks

9 900 50 50 1000 For Two Years MDS Programme:

No of Courses

Marks Research Report

Viva Voce

Total Marks

16 1600 100 100 1800 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) 09 Credit per course 04 Total credit hours for the cources (7×4) 36 Credit hours for oral examination (Viva-voce) 02 Credit hours for thesis/internship 02 Total credit hours for each year (28+2+2) 40

For two year, MDS Programme:

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Total number of courses (each year) 16 Credit per course 04 Total credit hours for the cources (14×4) 64 Credit hours for oral examination (Viva-voce) 04 Credit hours for thesis/internship 04 Total credit hours for two year (64+4+4) 72

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 five questions out of eight and each question will carry 14 marks.

The teachers of the concerned department shall supervise and evaluate the 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

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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 40 credit hours in one year course and 72 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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Professor

Md. Makhlukur Rahman, MSS, R.U, Ph.D. IBS, R.U Nasim Banu, MSS, D.U, M. Phil, BUET, Ph.D. D.U Raqiba Yasmin, MSS, R.U, Ph.D. I.U A.K.M. Motinur Rahman, MSS, D.U, M.A. Sydney, Ph.D. I.U Begum Rokshana Mili, MSS, D.U, Ph.D. I.U Mohammed Selim, MSS, D.U, M. Phil, Norway Mohammed Asaduzzaman, MSS, D.U, Ph.D. Finland Mohammad Zulfiquar Hossain, MSS, D.U Ph.D. I.U Md. Gias Uddin, MSS, CU

Associate Professor

Munshi Murtoza Ali, MSS, I.U, M.Phil., I.U Md. Lutfor Rahman, MSS, I.U, Ph.D. I.U Md. Fakrul Islam, MSS, D.U, Ph.D. I.U S. M. Shafiqul Alam, MSS, I.U, Ph.D. Finland

MDS Coordination Committee

Co-ordinator: Professor Begum Rokshana Mili, MSS, D.U, Ph.D. I.U

Member: Professor Mohammad Zulfiquar Hossain, MSS, D.U Ph.D. I.U Professor Md. Gias Uddin, MSS, CU Md. Lutfor Rahman, MSS, I.U, Ph.D. I.U Md. Fakrul Islam, MSS, D.U, Ph.D. I.U

Teaching courses

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For One Year Master Course:

MDS 001 Development - Theories and Perspectives MDS 002 Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques MDS 003 Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation MDS 004 Social Development: Theories and Concepts MDS 005 Governance and Development MDS 006 Poverty: Concepts, Strategies and Development MDS 007 Environment Management and Sustainability MDS 008 Political Organization and Development MDS 009 Human Resources Management and Development

For Two Year Master Course: 1st Year:

MDS 001 Development - Theories and Perspectives MDS 002 Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques MDS 003 Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation MDS 004 Social Development: Theories and Concepts MDS 005 Governance and Development MDS 006 Poverty: Concepts, Strategies and Development MDS 007 Environment Management and Sustainability MDS 008 Political Organization and Development MDS 009 Human Resources Management and Development

2nd Year:

MDS 010 Development and Policy Economic MDS 011 International Relations for the Developing World MDS 012 Organization Theories & Behavior MDS 013 Disaster Management and Development MDS 014 Public Policy Analysis MDS 015 Gender and Development MDS 016 Human Rights and Concerned Issues

Necessary Instructions and Rules for the MDS Evening Program Admission Test:

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Session: January-December'2018 for 1 Year MDS Program & 2018-2019 for 2

Years MDS Program

a. Requirement for Admission: Graduation from any Discipline from any

recognized university of Bangladesh or abroad.

b. Applicants having 2 or 3 Years Bachelor Degree from any discipline are eligible

for 2 Years MDS Program.

c. Applicants having 4 Years Bachelor Degree or Master Degree from any

discipline are eligible for 1 Year MDS Program.

d. Application form is available from 01 November, 2017 to 30 November’ 2017.

e. Last date of submission: 03 December 2017

f. Application form and necessary instructions are available on the website

http://www.iu.ac.bd. Application Form may also be collected from the Office

of the Department of Politics & Pubic Administration, (from 9.00 am to 4.30

pm in working days and Friday also) and submit it to ‘The Coordinator, MDS

(Evening Program), Department of Politics of & Pubic Administration,

Islamic University, Kushtia either personally or by post in office work days

and Friday only.

g. Enclose attested photo copy of all documents (Certificates/Testimonials, Mark Sheets) and three recent passport size and two stamp size photographs along with application form.

h. Application processing fee is Taka 1000/= must be deposited with Deposit

Slip (from Agrani Bank, Islamic University Branch, Kushtia only) or in the

form of Bank Draft (from any branch of Agrani Bank only) in favor of the

“Coordinator, MDS Evening Program, Department of Politics & Public

Administration , Islamic University, Kushtia in S.B. Account No. 9300,

Agrani Bank, Islamic University Branch, Kushtia

i. Admit Card may be collected by showing the counter foil of the pay slip or bank

draft from the Office of the Coordinator, MDS Evening Program, Department of

Politics and Public Administration, Islamic University, Kushtia. Those who will

submit application form by post may collect their admit card from the same

office half an hour on or before of the admission Test prior to the acceptance of

the application form and bank draft.

j. Admission Test: ----------( notify later)

k. Admission or enrollment: Selected applicants are to get admission in the

program by----------------..

l. Class Start: ---January-'2018

m. Classes will be held Friday only in the following schedule: Friday: 9 am to 5pm

Tuition fees and other costing

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MDS is a self-finance programme. The entire cost of the programme will be managed

from the students' tuition fees and other costing. Total tuition fees and other costs are as follows:

Tuition Fees to be paid in 3 installments

(For 1 Year MDS Program)= 55,000/=

Particulars 1st

Installment 2nd

Installment 3rd

Installment Total

Admission &

Registration

Fees 5,000/= - - 5000/=

Course Fees 25,000 15,000 10,000 50,000/=

Total 30,000 15,000 10,000 55,000/=

( For 2 Years MDS Program) = 55,000 + 15,000 = 70,000/=

55,000/=Tk is to be paid in 1st Year

Particulars 1st Installment

2nd Installment

3rd Installment

Total

Admission &

Registration

Fees 5,000/= - - 5000/=

Course Fees 25,,000 15,000 10,000 50,000/=

Total 30,000 15,000 10,000 55,000/=

15,000/=Tk is to be paid in 2nd Year

Particulars 1st Installment

2nd Installment

3rd Installment

Total

Course Fees 5,000/= 5,000/= 5,000/= 15,000/=

Contact: Professor Begum Rokshana Mili

Co-coordinator Master of Development Studies (Evening) Department of Politics and Public Administration Islamic University, Kushtia. Tel: +88-071-74910-21, Ext. 2286 Cell 01924552754,01716199559, 01712748316 Email: [email protected]