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| Motto: | Excellence In Higher Education |
| Established | 1992 |
| Type: | Private, Coeducational |
| Chancellor: | Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed, President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi |
| Faculty: | 221 |
| Students: | 7000+ |
| Location | Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Campus: | 12 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka 1213 |
| Colors: | Blue and White |
| Nickname: | NSU |
| Affiliations: | University Grants Commission, Bangladesh |
| Website: | http://www.northsouth.edu/ |
North South University (Bengali: নর্থসাউথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or NSU is the first private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh[1] [2] established in 1992 under the Private University Act 1992[3]. NSU was ranked as the fifth among all universities in Bangladesh by Webometrics and the third among private universities. The university offers a number of undergraduate and Masters degrees in the fields of Business Administration, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Environmental Management, Economics, English, Architecture, etc. It also offers several courses for general and continuing education. About 7000 students are currently enrolled at North South University. In its 2007 Convocation Ceremony, 518 students were awarded degrees in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed, President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of the university. Dr. Hafiz G.A. Siddiqi is serving as Vice Chancellor. NSU currently has 146 full-time and 75 part-time faculty members, all of who, as a requirement, posess postgraduate qualifications from abroad, most of them from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. A number of professors and lecturers from noted public universities such as University of Dhaka and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology serve as part-time faculty members at North South University.
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History
North South University (NSU), the first private university in Bangladesh, was established by a group of philanthropists, industrialists, bureaucrats and academics. The government of people's Republic of Bangladesh approved the establishment of North South University in 1992 under Private University Act (PUA) 1992. The university was formally inaugurated on 10th February 1993 by Begum Khaleda Zia, the then Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The honorable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is the Chancellor of NSU. The first cohort of freshman intake of January 1993 had 137 students enrolled in three Departments: Business Administration, Computer Science, and Economics. Departments of Environmental Studies (DES), English and General and Continuing Education (GCE) were founded later. The Masters Program in Economics was introduced in 1994. The MBA Program was launched in Summer 1997. Masters in Development Studies and Bachelor in Computer Engineering were introduced in 2002. MS in Computer Science has been introduced from Summer 2003. Bachelor in Architecture was introduced in FaIl 2004. Masters in English was launched in Spring 2005. Pharmacy (Undergraduate) and Executive MBA (EMBA) program launched in Spring 2006 and Masters in Biotechnology and Masters in Public Health program launched in Summer 2006. BS in Biotechnology, BS in Microbiology and BS in Biochemistry programs were introduced in Spring 2007.
Academic programs
The University offers undergraduate education in several disciplines such as Business Administration, Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Microbiology, Economics, English and Environmental Studies. University offers graduate education in most of these disciplines as well. For a more complete list of programs offered please see the Schools, departments and programs section below.
Ranking
In July 2007, Webometrics ranked North South University 5th in Bangladesh, 3rd among private universities in the nation and 92nd in the Indian subcontinent in their World Universities Ranking[4] based on electronic publication, scientific results and international activities[5].
Administration
President of the Republic is ex-officio Chancellor of the university.Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University. Each academic department has its own Head.Individual academic deparment, in turn has Programme Director for it's every academic programme. On top of everything, there is a govrning board, headed by a chairman which oversee the policy matters.
Academic system
The academic system of North South University is based on that of major universities in the United States. An academic year is divided into three sessions of terms: Spring (January-April), Summer (May-August) and Fall (September-December). Each session is twelve weeks long and there is usually a two-three week holiday between sessions. Undergraduate degrees at North South University require the completion of 125-130 credits depending on the specific program or department in question. A course is taken over one session and is usually 3 credit hours, i.e. three hours of lectures, practicals etc. per week. Each course is assessed by the instructor through mid-terms, final exams, assignments, presentations, quizzes, etc. and is assigned a grade (A through to F) upon completion. This contributes to the Cumulative Grade Point Average or CGPA of the student and after completion of the credits required for a particular program a student is awarded a degree based on his/her CGPA. Most degrees require a research project or dissertation to be completed by the student towards the end of his/her program. For some degrees, an industrial placement/internship can be done in place of a project/dissertation. NSU's curricula. when first introduced, were reviewed by relevant departments of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and University of California at Berkeley, USA and duly approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission, Bangladesh). The academic programs are continually updated and adapted to meet the local needs.
Schools, departments and programs
School of Business
The school offers degrees in Business Administration having concentrations in the area of Marketing, MIS, HRM, International Business, Business Policy and Strategy, Finance and Accounting. The programs currently offered by the School of Business are:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
School of Applied Sciences
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and telecommunications. Course in Mathematics and Physics are also taught by members of the department. The degrees offered by the department are as follows:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS in CSc.)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BS in CEG)
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (BS in ETE)
- Master of Science in Computer Science (MS in CSc.)
- Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (MS in ETE)
- Department of Architecture
The Department of Architecture, unlike other departments, offers a professional degree in architecture which takes five years to complete.
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
- Department of Environmental Science & Management
Two undergraduate programs are currently offered by the department.
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BS in Env.)
- Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies (BA in Env.)
- Department of Pharmacy
The Department of Pharmacy currently offers the following undergraduate degree:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
- Department of Life Sciences
Programs offered by the department are as follows:
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Masters in Public Health (MPH)
- Masters in Biotechnology
School of Arts and Social Sciences
- Department of English
The department of English offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. For MA studies, candidates may specialize in English Literature, English Language and Linguistics or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
- Bachelor of Arts in English (BA in Eng.)
- Master of Arts in English (MA in Eng.)
- Department of Economics
The Department of Economics offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS in ECO.)
- Master of Science in Economics (MS in ECO.)
- Master in Development Studies (MDS)
- Department of General and Continuing Education
Individuals who have not participated in formal education for some time or who do not intend to become candidates for a degree may register for credits in undergraduate courses in this department as non-degree students. Applicants are admitted as non-degree students on a semester by semester basis without any obligation to continue. Such students may apply at any time for transfer to a degree program with/without the credits earned as non-degree students.
- Library
North South University (NSU) Library is the first fully automated university library in Bangladesh using self-developed library management software, which supports web-based online circulation system. Its online database provides full access to all users, facilitates navigation and reservation of books and journals from distant work-stations. The users can also check their borrowing status and can reserve books for 48 hours through the Internet. The OPAC is available at http://library.northsouth.edu.
Location
NSU is located in 12 Kemal Attaturk Avenue in Banani, Dhaka. A permanent campus is being built in Bashundhara. The campus in Banani consists of five buildings. They are named Sher Tower, Lifo Tower, Star Tower, BTA Tower and GMQ Tower. The GMQ Tower was named after a late proctor of North South University.
Campus life
Student activity club
- Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES)
From the standpoint of Entrepreneurship, there seems to he an interesting flaw in the traditional way we teach in business schools. In such typical school, students are prepared to become excellent followers, but not leaders. The curriculum of most business schools exclude topic of Entrepreneurship. We at NSU believe that Entrepreneurship can and should be taught formally as well as informally in university settings. One of the expressed purposes of YES (Young Entrepreneurs Society) is to promote the concept of Entrepreneurship among the students and to analyze it within the framework of national development. The main mission of the Young Entrepreneurs society is to foster an environment at NSU that is conducive to creating future leaders for the business, industry and other sectors through training, research and public service in the broad area of Entrepreneurship. Visit YES! at http://yesNSU.net
- NSU Debate Club (NSU DC)
NSU Debate Club is the first student activity club at NSU which has brought national and international recognition to the university through student activities; NSU Debate club is the leading club in terms of earning competitive laurels against other institutions. The missions and goals of this club are to promote the art of debating and public speaking among the students of the university, to train members in the art of reasoning and sharpening their logical thinking skills, to develop self-efficacy and confidence and to enhance the general knowledge base. Principal activities of this club are organizing Intra NSU Debates in both English and Bengali every year, Open Mike Seasons on various current issues, arranging workshops on Debates and organizing or helping in arranging various Inter University Debate Competitions. North South University Debate Club is known to be the flagbearer of Bnagladesh in the international debating scene. Being the FIRST ever university from Bangladesh to participate in the World Universities Debating Championship and All Asians Intervarsity Debating Championship, NSU Debate Club (NSUDC) is and will remain the pioneer in participating and representing Bangladesh in the international debating competitions. NSUDC in these competitions have always performed commendably and showed the best that Bangladeshi debating has to offer. NSUDC in the year 2007 created history by successfully winning the bid of All Asians 2008 and got to be the first south Asian university to host this particular tournament. All Asians 2008 will be the biggest international debate tournament in the history of Bangladesh as well as south Asia. By hosting Asians 2008, NSUDC has provided the south Asian debating institutions with an opportunity to perform in the international debating competition and thus improve themselves in the art of debating and constructive argumentation. [1] NSUDC is not only a debating club. NSUDC besides debating, holds numerous corporate seminars, briefings and workshops. NSUDC for last three years has been regularly celebrating "Womens Day". A week long of programs consisting Cafe Debate, Workshops, Corporate Seminars are arranged to exhibit the Female development and success in Bangladesh in recent times. This also provides the students of the University to have an access into the successful Women and Entrepreneur of Corporate Bangladesh and abroad. NSUDC among it many productive programs also arrange, Promologic- an advertising competition for the university students. Promologic stands for Promotion of Logic, a unique and interactive way to promote your product through innovation, creativity and logic. This competition is a platform for the university students to promote and perform the art of Advertising infront the leading advertising gurus of Bangladesh. Official Site for 15th All Asians Inter Varsity Debate Championship 2008. [2]
- AIESEC in North South University
AIESEC is the French acronym for 'The International Association of Students in Economics and Management'. It is the world's largest student association started in 1948. AIESEC in Bangladesh began its activities in June 1997 and AIESEC in North South University is a local chapter of AIESEC Bangladesh, which now has a website at: http://www.aiesec.org/bangladesh. It comprises only the students from NSU. Its activities concentrate mainly on arranging international internships for the NSU students in leading corporations around the world. AIESEC's missions and goals are to give the students clarity of thought in terms of their priorities, develop the students as leaders, give them an exposure to the corporate world and give and opportunity to work in companies abroad.
- NSU Shangskritik Shangathan (NSUSS)
NSU Shangskritik Shangathan was established in fall 1994. This club regularly organizes cultural programs celebrating major National events. It also organizes Gazal evenings, Ban] evenings and recreation evenings. The goal of this club is to uplift the culture of Bangladesh by organizing various cultural activities.
- Games and sports club
During Summer of 1995, a few enthusiastic students came up with an idea of forming a club with a view to promoting games and sports among students. Strategic goals of this club are to develop a healthy environment of sports at NSU and motivate students both in indoor and outdoor sports. Functional objectives of this club are to provide regular games facilities for the students at the Recreation Center, organize a number of sports events every set-nester and participate in events in national and international arena.
- NSU Cinema & Drama Club (NSU CDC)
NSU Cine & Drama club was officially launched on September 22. 1996. From the very beginning of its journey, the club has taken the exponential steps to create a culture of practicing true artistry on campus. The objectives of this club are to develop an overall sense of aesthetics, to appreciate different aspects of theatre performance and cinema, to hold regular discussions, seminars, and workshops on theatre art and art film, and to stage at least one play every year.
- Young Economists' Forum (YEF)
Young Economists' Forum (YEF) is a platform for NSU students to discuss vital issues facing the national and world economy. The information revolution has brought these issues close to the young minds who fail to comprehend the genesis of such issues and their full-blown impact. The goal of this club is to contribute towards development of Bangladesh economy through understanding the core economics of the nation and using theoretical knowledge of economic solutions.
- MBA club
The MBA Club, the only graduate level club at NSU, is open to all graduate students of Business Administration. The club organizes regular seminars and symposiums, managerial workshop and management conferences, student debate and periodic visits to venues of events and organizations of interest.
- NSU computer club (NSUCC)
NSU Computer Club is for the students interested in Information Technology. Since 1994, Computer Club has been a vital forum for the exchange of information and ideas about IT and for building friendship among students who want to build their career through IT. Computer Club offers a good number of publications, seminars, tutorials, and software exhibitions- everything the students need to have in the future without losing touch with their friends. The goals of this club are to create and evaluate a mood of understanding between the job markets of Bangladesh and the computer science students of NSU, to promote the principles of skilled workforce and technical leader of future, to provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of academic and technical interest (related with IT) and to develop international relationship though opening and maintaining ACM and IEEE student chapter.
- Wireless forum
Formed in 2005, this latest club's objectives are to promote NSU Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering programs to the prospective students, introduce ETE students to the industry, develop students' knowledge about the telecommunication world, and promote inter-university activities by holding seminars, technology fair, study tours and by publishing e-journals.
- Photography club
Photography is "creative" painting with lights and colors. Creativity is an approach as well as a way of seeing. Photography is educational and fun. NSU Photography club is relatively a young club, which was formally introduced to the students in the summer of 1997. The goal of this club is to promote awareness in the art and science of photography among the NSU students and keep visual records of all extracurricular activities of the NSU Students.
- Earth club
The initiative of forming Earth Club was taken in 1996. At that time it set its goal to work closely with the Environment Department of NSU and work its way towards building environment consciousness among students through information exchange with various education sector and NGO's organizing Ecology seminars and field trips etceteras. Earth Club aims at building environment awareness firsts among students, and then among others. The awareness primarily includes awareness of nature preservation against the odds of urbanization, over industrialization, and pollution and NSU consumption of resources exceeding sustainability. Earth Club wishes to build a database of all environmental research records. The club also aims to encourage students to take up the responsibility to carry out measures of recycling and publicizing its dire requirements.
- English club
English Club provides a platform for students who are fond of writing creatively in English. The goals of this club are to unite students with particular gift and interest in creative writing and give them a forum for discussion and participation, to bring out a student journal entitled English Matters every semester, to organize poetry-reading sessions and literary seminars where well known local writers, poets and dramatists are invited to participate.
- NSU media club
NSU Media Club was formed on 14 June 2001. The club is a bridge builder between the students and the alumni, between NSU and other universities worldwide and between NSU and the community which the university serves. NSU News, a regular publication of NSU Media Club, provides an appropriate forum to highlight and disseminate information on academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The goals of this club are developing media related activities like journalism, TV and radio presentations, script writing for the cinema, TV and radio, developing publicity material and photojournalism. The Media Club has taken on the responsibility of focusing reader attention on the academic programs of this university and the student activity programs organized from time to time.
- Social service club
The Social Service Club of NSU was established in spring 1994. Its main objective is to stand beside the needy people. The main idea behind the establishment of this club was pot to help the few well off, but to be with those who need assistance the most. Social Service Club's leading activities are blood donation program, Fund Raising Drive for people affected by natural calamities, relief distribution program during natural disaster, and social awareness program like literacy program and drugs awareness program.
- Cyber cafe
The Cyber Center of NSU library consists of 20 Pentium-IV brand computers (Dell) connected to 512 kbit/s dedicated broadband Internet line. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day except Fridays and public holidays. All NSU students and faculties are allowed to use cyber facilities. They can browse our subscribed 178 online research journals in business, economics, management, finance, marketing, accounting, computer science and engineering, mathematics, English language and literature, environmental studies, sociology, psychology etc. from here and can print, download, and save the internet resources, if needed. They can also have CD writing facilities in this center. The Cyber Center facilities and services are free of cost for the students and faculties of NSU.
- Prayer room
NSU encourages students to keep up religious activities, discussions, lectures by outside speakers and regular daily prayers (Namaz). The university has separate facilities for prayers (Zohr, Asr, Magrib, Isha) for men and women. STR-8th Floor: Prayer room for Men SPZ-4th Floor: Prayer room for Women BTA-2nd Floor: Prayer room for Men
- Alumni association
The Alumni Association of North South University is the official organisation of graduates of the university. The association aims at fostering positive and productive relationships with all graduates of NSU and is dedicated to serve its members with information, training, lobbying in different sectors of industry and different issues of society. The AANSU website [[3]] allows graduates to create their profiles, search for other alumni and interact via forums. Between its first convocation in 1996 and the recentmost in 2007, the number of graduates stands from North South University stands at 3145.
Footnotes
- ^ Banglapedia. NSU at Banglapedia. Retrieved on 2007-05-28.
- ^ Education issues. IT education in Bangladesh. Retrieved on 2007-05-28.
- ^ Private University Act, 1992
- ^ Regional and Global Ranking of Indian subcontinent region: http://www.webometrics.info/Webometrics%20library/Indian%20SC%20jul07.pdf
- ^ Webometrics, a new tool for Scientometrics
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