INFORMATION GUIDE
Professional MSS in Economics (Evening)
Conducted by
Department of Economics
Rajshahi University
Admission: From 15th May 2010 to 15th June 2010
Class begins on: 1st July 2010
Introduction
The Department of Economics is one of the oldest departments of Rajshahi University which started its academic programme in 1954. By now, it has become a well-known institution of higher education and its former students have occupied important positions both at home and abroad.
As part of the evening Master’s programme initiated by the Rajshahi University, the Department of Economics is going to start a similar programme with effect from July 1, 2010. The courses will be given by highly experienced and qualified teachers. Since this is an evening programme, it will be particularly suitable for those who are in service as well as for those who would like to earn an additional degree to advance their career.
The cost of the programme has been kept to a minimum to make it affordable. The students will be admitted on merit and it is expected to be highly competitive.
For Details, Please Contact
Department of Economics
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi 6205
Tel: (0721) 750041 - Ext. 4160
Mobile: 01558352489
Website: http://www.ru.ac.bd/eco/index.htm
Location: Momtazuddin Kala Bhaban (First Floor)
Eligibility for Admission
A bachelor degree or its equivalent in any field including engineering, agriculture and medicine is the minimum educational requirement. The minimum qualifying points for being eligible to apply is 6 (six) with not more than one third division/class in any public examination. The point distribution is as follows:
Degree |
Division/ Class |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
≥3.50 |
3.00<3.50 |
2.25<3.00 |
SSC/Equivalent |
3 |
2 |
1 |
HSC/Equivalent |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Bachelor’s Degree (Pass) |
5 |
3 |
2 |
Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine |
5 |
4 |
2 |
Master’s Degree |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Duration of the Programme
Normal duration of the Evening MSS programme shall be 2 (two) academic years from first admission into the programme. However, a student must complete the programme within a maximum of 5 (five) academic years including the year of first admission into the programme.
Curriculum
The programme consists of 20 (twenty) courses of which there shall be 8 (eight) core courses and 12 (twelve) minor courses. Each core and minor course shall be of 4 (four) and 3 (three) credits respectively.
Course No |
Course Name |
Year 1 |
Semester I |
Course 11 |
Fundamentals of Economics - I |
Course 12 |
Mathematics for Economics |
Course 13 |
Money and Banking |
Course 14 |
Agricultural Economics |
Course 15 |
Bangladesh Economy: Structure and Development |
Semester II |
Course 21 |
Fundamentals of Economics - II |
Course 22 |
Statistics for Economics |
Course 23 |
Public Finance |
Course 24 |
Comparative Economic Systems |
Course 25 |
Economic Planning |
Year 2 |
Semester III (Any Five) |
Course 31 |
Basic Econometrics |
Course 32 |
Project Appraisal |
Course 33 |
Development Economics |
Course 34 |
Managerial Economics |
Course 35 |
International Economics |
Course 36 |
Financial Economics |
Semester IV (Any Five) |
Course 41 |
Health Economics |
Course 42 |
Resource and Environmental Economics |
Course 43 |
Banking Institutions and Policies |
Course 44 |
Public Policy and Economic Development |
Course 45 |
Globalisation and World Trading System |
Course 46 |
Microfinance Institutions and Policies |
Course 47 |
Research/ Internship |
Waiver
Students with a Master’s degree or 4 (four) year bachelor’s degree from any accredited university or institute may qualify for waiver of a maximum of 12 (twelve) credit hours and students with a degree from a 3 (three) year programme or any equivalent degree from any accredited university or institute may qualify for waiver of a maximum of 9 (nine) credit hours in similar courses offered in the programme, provided that all such students have obtained at least 2nd division/class or 45 (forty five) percent marks in traditional system or a CGPA of at least 3.0 in grading system.
Grading System
Numerical
Grade |
Letter Grade |
|
Grade Point |
≥ 80% |
A+ |
(A Plus) |
4.0 |
75% to <80% |
A |
(A Regular) |
3.75 |
70% to <75% |
A- |
(A Minus) |
3.5 |
65% to <70% |
B+ |
(B Plus) |
3.25 |
60% to <65% |
B |
(B Regular) |
3.0 |
55% to <60% |
B- |
(B Minus) |
2.75 |
50% to <55% |
C+ |
(C Plus) |
2.5 |
45% to <50% |
C |
(C Regular) |
2.25 |
40% to <45% |
D |
|
2.0 |
<40% |
F |
|
0.0 |
For incomplete work |
I |
|
|
For withdrawal of work |
W |
|
|
Fees to be Disbursed by the Students
Items |
Fees |
Registration Fee (only once) |
Tk. 500.00 |
Tuition Fee* |
Tk. 46,000.00 |
Examination Fee (Tk. 2500 in each semester) |
Tk. 10,000.00 |
Internship/Research Fee (only once) |
Tk. 2,500.00 |
Fee for Original Certificate (only once) |
Tk. 500.00 |
Development Fee (only once) |
Tk. 500.00 |
Total |
Tk. 60,000.00 |
Admission Application Fee |
Tk. 300.00 |
* Payable in 4 (four) semesters. Tk. 11,500 in each semester.
Academic Year and Semester
There shall be two semesters in each academic year as follows:
Summer Semester: July to December
Winter Semester: January to June
In each semester, five courses shall be offered. A student must take at least two offered courses in a particular semester.
Degree Requirement
The Evening MSS programme shall be of 70 (seventy) credits of which 68 (sixty eight) are earmarked for courses and 2 (two) for viva-voce.
Award of Degrees
University of Rajshahi shall award the degree.
Present Faculty of the Department
Professor
Tariq Saiful Islam, MA (Raj), MA (Waterloo), PhD (Alberta)
Dilip Kumar Nath, MA (Raj), PhD (Moscow)
Shah Muhammad Habibur Rahman, MA (Raj)
M. Abdul Quayum, MA (Raj), MPhil (Philippines)
M. Mohsin Ali, MA (Raj), PhD (Philippines)
Moazzem Hossain Khan, MSc (Leningrad), PhD (Leningrad)
Mohammad Ali, MA (Raj), PhD (Manchester)
M. Rafiqul Islam, MA (Raj), MPhil (IBS, Raj)
K. B. M. Mahbubur Rahman, MA (Raj), PhD (Benaras)
M. Abdul Wadud, MSS (Raj), PhD (Newcastle, UK)
A. N. K. Noman, MSS (Raj), PhD (Giessen, Germany)
Associate Professor
M. Akram Hossain, MSS (Raj)
Md. Elias Hossain, MSS (Raj), PhD (UKM, Malaysia)
Mahmud Hossain Riazi, MSc (Jahangirnagar), MEcon (ANU, Australia)
Assistant Professor
Md. Atiqul Islam, MA (JMI, New Delhi)
Qamarullah Bin Tariq Islam, MSS (Raj)
Farzana Quayum Keya, MSS (Raj)
Lecturer
Md. Fazlul Haque, MSS (Raj)
Tania Sultana, MSS (Raj)
Zeenatul Islam, MSS (Raj)
Noor-E-Sabiha, MSS (Raj)
Md. Selim Reza, MSS (SUST, Sylhet)
Tithy Dev, MSS (Raj)
Kazi Julfikar Ali, MSS (Raj), MPhil (Raj)
Nazmullah Bin Tariq, MSS (Raj) |
