BBA
History of BBA:
IST is the first affiliated institute under National University of Bangladesh. IST is the pioneer of a four year BBA program at National University in Bangladesh. In the year of 2002, IST BBA started its journey with National University in Bangladesh. IST BBA has completed 17 batches successfully. Every year 145 students can get the opportunity to study at the BBA program. BBA is one of the prestigious and prosperous faculties in IST.
Why BBA at IST:
As we are the first affiliated institute of National University of Bangladesh, we are serving the best quality education. We have the qualified full time faculties. We have full time professors, associate professors and assistant professors in our department. We have total of nine full time faculties currently. We have Lab facilities for BBA students. Not only that, we have an enriched library for our students. We arrange presentations of different business related topics every semester. These presentations make our students more confident. We also arrange Industrial and study tour for our students every year. Despites these activities, we arrange debates program, quiz program, BBA fest, workshop and seminar for the students. Meanwhile, we have a dedicated club named BCC (Business and Communication Club) for doing the extra-curricular activities.
Course Information of BBA:
BBA program is a four year program, where teaching and examination of allocated courses for a specific semester would be finished within six months. Students will automatically transfer to the next semester after examination pending the results.
- Duration and Credit: The duration of BBA program is four years divided into eight semesters. A total of 126 credit hours are required to complete by the students in 40 taught course and viva-voce examination in third year and an internship /project paper with defense at the end of fourth year.
- Determination of Major: In the seventh semester students will determine their major of specialization area where he/she will have four options to choose from such as Accounting & Information system, Management Studies, Marketing and Finance & Banking. The basic structure of four year BBA program will be as follows:
Year | Semester | Common Course (Credit*Courses) | Project report & Defense/viva voce | Total Credit |
First year | First Semester | 3*5=15 | 15 | |
Second Semester | 3*5=15 | 15 | ||
Second Year | Third Semester | 3*5=15 | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | 3*5=15 | 15 | ||
Third Year | Fifth Semester | 3*5=15 | 15 | |
Sixth Semester | 3*5=15 | Viva-voce | 18 | |
Fourth Year | Seventh Semester | 3*5=15 (Major Courses) | 15 | |
Eight Semester | 3*5=15 (Major Courses) | Project Report(2Credit) & Defense (1 Credit) | 18 | |
Total | 40 courses 120 Credit | 126 Credit |
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction of BBA program will be in English.
Our AIM:
We are committed to serving socially relevant, business oriented circular programs and establishing stronger partnership with the industry and employment sector. Our aim is to enlighten our students socially, economically and mentally. Not only that, we are trying to develop a student’s intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate blending of business and general education. They will find the right track to get secure career.
Career prospects of BBA:
BBA program which is referred to as the golden passport, since its holder an edge in the job market by opening more doors of opportunity. The present decade has been labeled as the era of business, business administration and business graduates. BBA graduates have a wide range of career opportunities across various industries, including finance, marketing, human resources, and operations management. They can also pursue careers in specialized fields like digital marketing, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship. The skills developed during a BBA program, such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, make graduates well-suited for both entry-level positions and management roles.

Our Alumni:
Our alumni are doing well. They are working in recognized companies all around the world. Their lists are as follows…
Name | Batch | Current Position | Photo |
Jannatul Ferdous | 17th | Student Finance Team Leader Refund at Berlin School of Business & Innovation-BSBI, Germany | |
Mahedi Hasan Shuzat | 16th | Operations Manager at SkillersZone LLC | |
Abu Ayub Ansari | 15th | Executive, Internal Audit, NAVANA Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
Moshiur Rahman Shanto | 14th | Assembler at K. Hartwall Oy, Finland | |
Ibrahim Khalil | 13th | Credit Control Assistant at Berlin School of Business & Innovation-BSBI, Germany | |
Arif Hossain | 12th | Assistant Manager, Finance at Elite Iron and steel Industries Ltd. | |
Farhan Ifti Lisan | 11th | Client Program Manager at Maersk, USA | |
Sadik Ahmed Siddique | 10th | Auditor, Sandman Signature, Gatwick, London | |
Shahriar Zaman Hridoy | 9th | Team Lead at Lisapalvelut, Finland | |
Tofayel Ahmed | 8th | Branch Manager at Grameen Bank Limited | |
Md.Moniruzzaman sarder Leon | 7th | Manager, HR Department, Pioneer Denim Limited. | |
K. M. Awlad Hossain Bappy | 6th | Manager, HR Department. Akij Limited | |
Suman Roy, ACA | 5th | Proprietor & CEO at S K Roy & Co. Chartered Accountants |
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Kazi Mohammed Geam | 4th | BW Developer at HEK – Hanseatische Krankenkasse ,Hamburg, Germany | |
Fahmida Haque | 3rd | Senior Business Operations Manager at Tengelmann Group. Germany | |
Md. Moulude Hossain | 2nd | Deputy General Manager(DGM) Corporate Sales UCB Fintech Company Limited (Upay) | |
Bireswar Debnath ACA | 1st | Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) |
MBA
History of MBA:
Why MBA at IST:
The MBA Program is an advanced business education which provides learning experience that incorporates functional areas in accounting, finance, marketing, and HRM to become effective managers and leaders of business organizations in a globally competitive and complex business environment. The MBA program is designed to prepare individuals with the latest management techniques. The program will equip graduates with analytical and statistical skills to become better decision makers and managers in the public and private sectors as well as MNCs. MBA Program provides a holistic approach to all management subjects. Students’ existing experience in business enterprises is utilized in the development of critical thinking skills, encouraging the deployment of innovative ideas in the face of challenges, whilst remaining true to the strategic integrity of a Master’s in Business Administration. The graduates of MBA programme can pursue careers as business development manager, business analyst/specialist, HR manager, bank and finance managers, financial advisers, risk and project managers, operations manager or managing their own business as entrepreneurs.
Course Information of MBA:
The basic structure of the One- year MBA Program will be as follows:
- Duration and Credit: The duration of MBA Program is one year divided into two semesters. A total of 36 credit hours are required to complete by the students in 10 taught courses and an Internship/Project Paper with Defense.
- Determination of Major: The Second semester will determine the major or specialization of a MBA student where he/she will have four options (Such as Accounting & Information System, Management Studies, Marketing and Finance & Banking), out of which he/she must select one.
Semester | Common Course (Credit*Courses) | Major Course (Credit*Courses) | Project report & Defense/viva voce | Total Credit |
First Semester | 3*5=15 |
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| 15 |
Second Semester |
| 3*5=15 | Project Report & Defense (3+3=6 Credit) | 21 |
Total | 5 Courses 15 Credit | 5 Courses 15 Credit | 6 Credit | 36 Credit |
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction of BBA program will be in English















