BUP AT A GLANCE
1. Introduction
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), one of the public universities of Bangladesh, was established on 05 June 2008. The aim of the University was to facilitate professional degrees and to run undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees through its faculties, affiliated and embodied colleges, institutes, academy or organizations. BUP, with its unique features, is set up in a green landscape of Mirpur Cantonment located in Dhaka Metropolitan City. The University provides a tranquil, pollution-free, and secured campus life, and above all, a congenial academic atmosphere.
BUP deals with not only the education of the armed forces personnel but also the students of the civilian community from home and abroad. It welcomes those students who intend to dedicate their total attention and devotion to serious academic pursuits to build up a better tomorrow for the nation. BUP is committed to providing high-quality education that delivers real benefits for the students. Thus, BUP is the unique academic entity in the country, where blending between the civilian and the armed forces students of diverse skills, experience, exposure, and attitude is possible.
The motto of BUP is "Excellence through Knowledge".
To develop the civil and military human capital through advanced education and research to respond to the knowledge-based society of the contemporary world.
Bangladesh University of Professionals will emerge as a leading university for both professionals and general students through need-based education and research with global perspective.
Integrity : Highest ethical and moral uprightness.
Discipline : Strict discipline in all activities.
Creativity : Creativity in all spheres.
Commitment : High quality academic standards.
Wisdom : Enhanced education and research.
social science, strategy, and security.
BUP offers and regulates degrees in multi-disciplinary dimensions in the field of science, technology, strategy, humanities, liberal education, business, social sciences, medical science, war and security studies, and other fields of knowledge through its following 05 faculties:
English is the medium of Instructions and Examinations in Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
Bangladesh University of Professionals
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka- 1216, Bangladesh
Tel:88-02-8000368, PABX 8000261-4
Fax: 88-02-8000443
E-mail: info@bup.edu.bd
Website: www.bup.edu.bd
2. Student Services
2.1 Guidance and Counseling
The guidance and counseling services are available to students on academic and other matters of interest as follows:
2.2 Students Adviser
A Faculty Member is assigned as Student Adviser for each section of a batch, who, as a routine matter, meets the students at least once a week and attends them whenever the students feel necessary.
2.3 Scholarship and Stipend
Scholarships (semester-wise) and stipends (semester-wise) are granted to many students based on the criteria set by the University. In general terms, scholarship is a financial grant-in-aid awarded to students, whereas stipend is an allowance paid to students as monetary assistance. The students are granted scholarships and stipends duly scrutinized by a committee that consists of the following members:
a. Vice Chancellor - Chairman
b. Pro-Vice Chancellor - Member
c. Treasurer - Member
d. All Deans - Member
e. Controller of Examinations - Member
f. Registrar - Member
g. Dean, FBS - Member Secretary
2.3.1 Required CGPA for Scholarship
Name of the Scholarship |
Minimum CGPA |
Amount BDT/month |
Chancellor Scholarship |
3.9 |
2500 |
Vice Chancellor Stipend |
3.80 |
1500 |
2.3.2. Required CGPA for Stipend
Name of the Stipend |
Minimum CGPA |
Amount BDT/month |
BUP Scholarship |
3.75 |
2000 |
BUP Stipend |
3.50 |
1000 |
N.B
1. BUP Scholarship and Stipend Policy is already in vouge as per 'Rules and Regulations for Awarding Scholarship and Stipend-2015'.
2. In the case of BUP Scholarship/Stipend concerned committee may review the minimum GPA for the respective Department considering the overall standard of the result obtained during the particular Semester. Respective Dean may recommend the special cases based on the student's merit and financial capability.
2.4 Internship/Placement (If Applicable)
There is an office in BUP named Counselling and Placement Center (CPC). This center assists students in finding suitable jobs as well as getting the internship. Besides, the CPC is also involved in arranging workshops and seminars to practice resume writing, interview techniques, job search skills, and presentation techniques.
There is a committee to provide the required assistance to the students for placement in different organizations as part of the internship program. The committee comprises the Dean of the Faculty, Chairman of the Department, respective Student Adviser, and Placement Officer. The Dean of the Faculty acts as a convener of this committee.
Respective professional master’s programs may have different internship/placement policies depending upon the requirement of the Department. They may also be a part of BUP Alumni Association.
2.5 Co-Curricular and Club Activities
From its inception, the students of BUP have been spontaneously participating in co-curricular and club activities to enhance their physical, intellectual, moral, and ethical development. The clubs are active and contribute successfully in arranging different university events and ensuring the quality/standard. They organize inter-batch/department competitions, inter-university and other competitions. They also organize different important events like cultural programs, sports, debates, etc., and participate in different events and competitions. The students of BUP are also connected with other universities through different clubs. The clubs that are currently functional in BUP are:
The number of clubs may increase to cover other important and interesting events/issues in the coming days. Students of the Professional Master’s programs may participate in the Co-Curricular and club activities.
2.6 Industry/Organization/Field Visits
Different departments of BUP organize visits to various organizations/places according to the requirements of their programs. Students of the professional master’s program will attend in such Industry/Organization/ Field visits as per their respective curriculum.
2.7 Guest Lectures/Seminars/Symposiums/Workshops/Exercises
Guest Lectures/Seminars/ Symposiums/Workshops/ Exercises on important and contemporary academic issues and lectures/presentations by eminent academicians/professionals/experts are organized throughout the academic year. Every year, BUP organizes at least one International Seminar. The purposes of the Guest Lectures/Seminars/Symposiums/Workshops/Exercises are:
a. Academic Success and Career Awareness: To provide an opportunity to the students to learn about the scholarly characteristics of an academic setting. To participate in activities that improve the students' awareness of careers and their individual career goals.
b. Communication: To create a classroom environment that encourages a communication-across-the-curriculum approach to learning.
c. Research and Undergraduate Scholarship: To engage students in activities that promote skills and positive attitudes toward scholarship and seeking knowledge.
d. Critical Thinking: To create activities that encourage students to use reasoned thinking and the analysis of information, including rhetorical strategies.
e. Community Building and Diversity: To encourage collaborative learning and support students' efforts to connect with the university setting's many varied components and diversity.
f. Good Citizenship: To appraise the students about the duties and obligations of a good citizen to demonstrate exemplary behavior both in the local and global context.
g. Developing Human Qualities: To encourage students to develop desirable human qualities like kindness, forgiveness, charity, acceptance, tolerance, openness, and other human qualities required to make our societal life better.
2.8 Admission Procedure
BUP seeks applications from prospective candidates, who fulfill Masters in Information and Communication Engineering (MICE) admission qualifications as specified in BUP Admission Guideline. The program is offered annually to graduate candidates only. The admission notice is circulated usually in the month of July/August of each year through media advertisement and the BUP website notice board. The candidates are asked to apply online. The detailed admission procedure has been spelled out in Admission Guideline, which is available on the BUP website (www.bup.edu.bd).
2.8.1 Eligibility for Admission
For admission to the program leading to a Masters in Information and Communication Engineering (MICE), an applicant must have,
2.8.2 Admission Rules
For admission to the courses leading to the degree of M. Sc. in ICE, an applicant must have obtained a bachelor's degree in ICE or relevant engineering background from any public university of Bangladesh.
2.8.3 Selection Process
All the students of the Dept. of ICT, BUP are selected for this regular program, M. Sc./M. in Information and Communication Engineering course. But students outside ICT, FST, BUP have to go through a selection process.
2.8.3.1. For Regular Students of Department of ICT, BUP
The students of Department of ICT, FST, BUP will be selected for admission in MICE, BUP without giving any admission test.
2.8.6.2. For Students of Other Universities
Students who have completed their B. Sc. in ICE or relevant subjects from other public universities of Bangladesh need to seat for an admission test but on the availability of the vacancy of seats after the completion of admission of ICT graduates from BUP.
The students outside of Department of ICT, FST, BUP have to go through an admission test. The admission test subject criteria with its marks distribution are given below:
Serial |
Subjects |
Syllabus |
Marks |
|
English |
Follow the graduate syllabus |
10 |
|
Mathematics |
20 |
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Software/Hardware/Communication |
30 |
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Total = |
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60 |
b. Communication Test (Interview/ Viva-voce)
The candidates are selected for communication tests based on their written test results. Panels of faculty members will take the communication test/interview (Weightage is 10 marks).
c. Marks from Past Public Examinations
The results of past public examinations carry 30 marks weightage, where 10% is from HSC and equivalent, 10% from SSC and equivalent, and 10% from graduate and equivalent. The marks are calculated in a simple linear distribution method from candidates' GPA.
d. Final Selection
The final selection will be made based on merit. The merit list is prepared according to combined marks obtained by candidates in the written admission test (60 marks), score in communication test (10 marks), and past public examinations (30 marks) out of 100 marks.
2.9 Admission in the Program
After final selection, the candidates are asked to go through a medical checkup at BUP Medical Centre to ascertain their medical fitness. The selected candidates must collect the admission form from the Admission Section of Registrar Office and complete admission and registration formalities within the given time frame with respective BUP Admission Section and Faculty by paying required fees. The following rules will apply in this regard:
In case, if the prescribed vacancies are not filled up by the candidates in the first merit list, other merit lists will be published from the waiting candidates for admission, who will have to follow the same procedure for admission.
2.10 Tuition and other Fees
2.10.1 Semester-wise Fees
1st Semester
Sl. |
Category of Fees / Charges |
Amount (Tk.) |
|
|
Application processing Fee (if Applicable) |
1000.00 |
|
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Admission Fee |
10,000.00 |
|
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Registration Fee |
1,000.00 |
|
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Library Fee |
500.00 |
|
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Computer Lab and Training Aid Fee |
600.00 |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
Thesis (05 courses, 500/= per course) |
2,500.00 |
Project (05 courses, 500/= per course) |
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Medical Fee |
600.00 |
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Sports Fee |
600.00 |
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Examination Fee (Theory course) |
Thesis (13 credit, 500/= per credit) |
6,500.00 |
Project (13 credit, 500/= per credit) |
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Grade Sheet Fee |
500.00 |
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Student Welfare Fee |
2,000.00 |
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Education Enhancement Fee |
600.00 |
|
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Cultural/Magazine Fee |
300.00 |
|
|
Center Fee |
500.00 |
|
|
MT Development Fee |
2,000.00 |
|
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Transport Fee |
500.00 |
|
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Recreation Fee |
300.00 |
|
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ID card Fee |
100.00 |
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|
BUP Tie/Scarf Fee |
500.00 |
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Grand Total = |
30,600.00 |
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In Word: Thirty Thousand Six Hundred taka |
2nd Semester
Sl. |
Category of Fees / Charges |
Amount (Tk.) Thesis (3 x Courses) |
Amount (Tk.) Project (5 x Courses) |
|
|
Library Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
|
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Computer Lab and Training Aid Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
Thesis (03 course, 500/= per course) |
1,500.00 |
2,500.00 |
Project (05 Course, 500/= per course) |
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Medical Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
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Sports Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
|
|
Examination Fee |
Thesis (09 credit, 500/= per credit) |
4,500.00 |
7,500.00 |
Project (15 credit, 500/= per credit) |
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Grade Sheet Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
|
|
Student Welfare Fee |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
|
|
Education Enhancement Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
|
|
Cultural/Magazine Fee |
300.00 |
300.00 |
|
|
Center Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
|
|
Transport Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
|
|
Recreation Fee |
300.00 |
300.00 |
|
Grand Total = |
13,000.00 |
17,000.00 |
3rd Semester
Sl. |
Category of Fees / Charges |
Amount (Tk.) Thesis (18 credit) |
Amount (Tk.) Project (2 x Courses + project 6 credit) |
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|
Library Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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Computer Lab and Training Aid Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
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Tuition Fee |
Thesis |
0.00 |
1,000.00 |
|
Project (02 Course, 500/= per course) |
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Medical Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
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Sports Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
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Examination Fee |
Thesis |
0.00 |
3,000.00 |
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|
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Project (6 credit, 500/= per credit) |
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Grade Sheet Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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Student Welfare Fee |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
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Education Enhancement Fee |
600.00 |
600.00 |
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Cultural/Magazine Fee |
300.00 |
300.00 |
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Center Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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Transport Fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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Recreation Fee |
300.00 |
300.00 |
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Provisional Certificate fee |
500.00 |
500.00 |
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Viva-Voce / Defense |
Thesis |
14000.00 |
6000.00 |
|
Project |
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Grand Total = |
21,500.00 |
17,500.00 |
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Summary
Sl. |
Year |
Semester |
Total Courses
|
M. Sc. Engg./ M. Engg. (Thesis/Project) |
Total Credit |
Amount (TK.) |
1 |
First |
1st |
5 |
M. Sc. Engg. |
13 |
30,600.00 |
M. Engg. |
13 |
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2 |
2nd |
3 |
M. Sc. Engg. |
9 |
13,000.00 |
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5 |
M. Engg. |
15 |
17,000.00 |
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3 |
Second |
3rd |
Thesis |
M. Sc. Engg. |
18 |
21,500.00 |
2+Project |
M. Engg. |
12 |
17,500.00 |
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Total |
8 |
M. Sc. Engg. |
40 |
65,100.00 |
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12 |
M. Engg. |
40 |
65,100.00 |
2.10.2 Additional Fees/Payments (As Required):
SL. |
CATEGORIES OF FEES/CHARGES |
AMOUNT (TK.) |
1. |
Re-registration Fee |
5000.00 |
2. |
Supplementary Final Exam Fee |
4000.00 |
3. |
Dis-collegiate (per course) |
5000.00 |
Note: Admission cancellation and refund of admission fee will be executed as per following: No amount of total admission fee will be refunded.
2.11 Review of Fee Structure
All fees will be reviewed as and when necessary by the university authority, and the students will be liable to pay the fees as per changed/reviewed fees.
2.12 Deadline for Submission of Fees/Dues
The students have to clear all the fees during the admission process after the publication of the selected candidates' list by the respective Faculty/Department. For subsequent semester/trimesters, the payment of all fees/dues must be maintained Semester/trimester wise, and the following rules will apply in this regard:
2.13 Course Load to Students
The students of M. Sc. Engg. must complete 22 credit theory course work and for M. Engg. it is 34. However, a maximum of six courses will be allowed in a semester, when a student is repeating course/courses because of obtaining an 'F' grade or ‘I’ grade or if they want to improve their previous grades. This will be allowed only once for a particular course and the students have to take the course/courses with the batch that comes immediately after them. A student will be allowed to retake only 2 courses in each semester. He/she must complete all the courses of masters within 3 years of his or her registration period. A student must register for a minimum of 2 courses in a semester.
2.14 Credit Hour
The total time that a teacher must interact with students in a teaching-learning environment for a particular course is defined as credit hour. Precisely, it is the contact hour between the assigned teacher and students. All programs of BUP must consider 01 (One) Credit hour amounting to 14 to 15 contact hours. An ideal contact hour must fulfill the following prerequisites:
2.15 Conduct of Courses
Generally, an individual course teacher is assigned to design and teach a particular course in a semester/trimester. The following guidelines are followed for conducting different courses:
2.16 Class Attendance
Attendance |
Marks |
95% and above |
10.0 |
90% to 94% |
9.0 |
85% to 89% |
8.0 |
75% to 84% |
7.0 (Non-collegiate, with payment @5000/- per course) |
Less than 75% |
Dis-collegiate |
Note: However, Departments can consider any kind of exceptional cases (regarding Dis-collegiate Policy) subject to the approval of Dean of the respective faculty.
2.17 Review of Class Attendance
The attendance policy mentioned in the above table will be reviewed as and when necessary by the university authority and updated attendance policy will be effective as per revision.
3. Performance Evaluation System
3.1 Distribution of Marks for Evaluation
3.1.1 Distribution of Marks for Evaluation (Theory Course)
Letter grades are used to evaluate the performance of a student in a course. The following grading system is followed for performance evaluation of the students:
Remarks |
Distribution |
Final Exam |
50% |
Mid-term |
20% |
Class Test (Four) |
10% |
Project paper/Assignments /Term Paper (Individual) including Presentation |
10% |
Class attendance |
10% |
Total: |
100% |
The Academic Council reserves the right to review/revise the above grading system. However, depending on the nature of the course, minor modifications can be made by the respective course teacher, provided it is incorporated in the course outline.
3.1.3 Thesis /Project Report
In addition to the theoretical examination of the Thesis/Project Report to be submitted by the students, there shall also be an oral defense of the written work. Three (03) copies of the Thesis/Project Report work shall be submitted to the examination committee. The Examination Committee shall appoint the examiners for the Thesis /Project Report as per the requirements of their respective professional programs.
Evaluation of Thesis/Project Report (Written Work) |
Oral Defense |
In-Course/Continuous Assessment |
The weightage of these items will be based on the approved book of the syllabus of the respective programs. |
The weightage of these items will be based on the approved book of the syllabus of the respective programs. |
The weightage of these items will be based on the approved book of the syllabus of the respective programs. |
3.1.4 Resubmission of Thesis/Project Report
For valid grounds such as lack of originality or plagiarism, the issue of Thesis/ Internship/ Project Report resubmission will be conducted as per the discretion of examiner(s) concern. In case of resubmitting the Thesis/Internship Report/ Project, the students will be given an additional 02 months to rectify/amend their work. Three (03) copies of the Thesis/Internship/ Project Report should be submitted again. The cost of the examination (e.g. remuneration of supervisors and examiners) will be paid by the student.
3.2 Grading System
Numerical Grade |
Letter Grade |
Grade Point |
|
80% and above |
A+ |
(A Plus) |
4.00 |
75% to < 80% |
A |
(A Regular) |
3.75 |
70% to < 75% |
A- |
(A Minus) |
3.50 |
65% to < 70% |
B+ |
(B Plus) |
3.25 |
60% to < 65% |
B |
(B Regular) |
3.00 |
55% to < 60% |
B- |
(B Minus) |
2.75 |
50% to < 55% |
C+ |
(C Plus) |
2.50 |
45% to < 50% |
C |
(C Regular) |
2.25 |
40% to < 45% |
D |
- |
2.00 |
< 40% |
F |
- |
0.00 |
- |
W |
- |
Withdrawn |
3.3 Calculation of GPA (Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)
Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of all the grade points obtained in all the courses passed/completed by a student. CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) will be computed after each Semester/trimester to determine the academic standing of the student in the program. The four-step procedure that will be followed to calculate the CGPA of a student is given below:
3.3.1 Calculation of GPA
Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of the grade points obtained of all the courses passed/completed by a student. For example, if a student passes/completes n courses in a term having credits of С1, С2,.....,Cn and his grade points in these courses are G1, G2, .... Gn respectively, then
GPA= |
Total Grade Point earned in a particular Semester/trimester |
Total Credits completed in the particular Semester/trimester |
∑ Ci Gi
GPA =
∑ Ci
obtained the following grades:
Course Code |
Credit(s) (Ci) |
Grade |
Grade Points (Gi) |
Points Earned (CixGi) |
5101 |
3 |
A+ |
4.00 |
12 |
5102 |
3 |
B |
3.00 |
9 |
5103 |
3 |
A |
3.75 |
11.25 |
5104 |
2 |
B+ |
3.25 |
6.5 |
5105 |
1 |
A- |
3.50 |
3.5 |
Then his/her GPA for the term will be computed as follows:
3x4.00+3x3.00+3x3.75+2x3.25+1x3.50
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation =
3+3+3+2+1
= 3.52
3.3.2 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Calculation
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of the grade points obtained of all the courses passed/completed by a student. For example, if a student passes/completes n courses in a term having credits оf С1, С2,..., Cn and his grade points in these courses are G1, G2, ....Gn respectively, then
CGPA=Total earned points for all passed or completed coursesTotal number of Credit hours completed
=Summation of (Credit hours in a course × Grade point earned in that course)Total number of credit hours completed
=i=1nCi × Gii=1nCi
3.3.3 Rounding Off the GPA/CGPA
The GPA/CGPA is to be rounded off after two digits of the decimal. For example, to round off 3.465 and above after two decimal digits, it is to be rounded off as 3.47. To round off 3.464 and below after two decimal digits, it is to be rounded off as 3.46.
4. Promotion Policy
To be promoted from one semester to another, students must obtain a minimum CGPA (with a maximum number of ‘F’ Grade to be considered in each semester) /as mentioned in the table below:
Serial |
1.5-years Masters Program |
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Semester (From & To) |
Required Minimum CGPA (During the mentioned semester) |
Number of ‘F’ Grade to be considered (in each semester) |
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1 |
1st – 2nd |
2.00 |
* Maximum one (01) ‘F’ Grade |
2 |
2nd – 3rd |
2.50 |
* Maximum one (01) ‘F’ Grade |
Note: Star (*) marked will not be applicable for retake course
If a student gets an ‘I’ or ‘F’ grade in a maximum of two courses, before the condition of retaking the courses, he/she will be promoted to the next semester.
If a student gets an ‘I’ or ‘F’ grade in a minimum of three courses in a semester/ year, he/she will not be promoted to the next semester/year. In such a case a student will have two more chances for clearing I or F grades.
He/she must complete all the retake courses within 3 years of his or her registration period.
5. Withdrawal Policies
5.1 Temporary Withdrawal
Temporary withdrawal means a student has voluntarily withdrawn himself/herself from a particular semester/trimester. In such case, the following rules will be maintained:
5.2 Permanent Withdrawal
The term 'Permanent Withdrawal' stands for permanent and voluntary discontinuation of the student from the program. The implication of permanent withdrawal includes cancellation of admission and expiry of registration.
5.3 Withdrawal on Poor Performance
Students may be permanently withdrawn from the program because of their poor performance. A student is always advised to maintain a minimum CGPA. Any student failing to obtain the required CGPA as per promotion policy will be relegated to the next immediate batch. However, two (02) times relegation or three times failure in a course at any time throughout the entire valid registration period will warrant permanent withdrawal of the student from the program.
6. Examination Assessment System
BUP follows a single examiner system, and continuous assessment is done to evaluate a student in a semester/trimester. The following rules will apply for all tests and examinations:
Note: Students with physical disabilities will get extra 10 minutes per hour in the examination.
6.1 Supplementary Examination
As a general rule, supplementary examinations of any kind are discouraged. However, if a student fails to appear in the scheduled Semester/trimester Final Examination for unavoidable and valid reasons; he/she may be allowed to appear at such examination based on the following guidelines under the grounds described below:
6.2 Improvement Policy
A student earning lower than 'B' Grade (i.e. lower than Grade Point 3.00) in any course(s), may choose to improve the grade by appearing at the improvement examination. In case of improvement examination, the following rules will be maintained:
6.3 Retaking a Course
In case of retaking of course(s) of the Professional Master’s Program, students must complete the process within the valid registration period. A student will be allowed to retake only one (01) course in any semester/trimester of a particular year. They will be allowed to retake a course twice only throughout their entire registration period. Retaking a course (or grade) will be guided by the following rules:
6.4 Registration Duration
The duration of registration period of Professional Master’s Program will be ‘Program Duration + 02 Years’. For example, if the LL.M Professional Program duration is 01 (one) year, then its registration period will be ’01 Year + 02 Years i.e. 03 (Three) years. The duration of registration period may be extended subject to the approval of Academic Council and the approved fees will be applied.
7. Awarding Master’s Degree and Requirements
Students must fulfill all degree requirements within the valid registration period for the Professional Master’s program. The requirements are as follows:
8. Dismissals on Disciplinary Grounds
A student may be dismissed or expelled from the program for adopting unfair means (Copying in examinations/ to influence grades), unruly behavior, or any other breach of discipline. The implication of dismissal may include cancellation of admission and termination of registration.
9. Discipline and Code of Conduct
Adherence to strict discipline is considered a core concept of building future leaders. The students must abide by the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the university. Students are forbidden to be members or organize students' organizations, clubs, society, etc., other than those set up by the University authority. They must maintain a peaceful and congenial atmosphere in the academic building, particularly adjacent to the classroom, library, faculty rooms, etc. The students will not be allowed to enter the classroom if they are contrary to the following rules:
Note: For the details, "The Students' Discipline Rules" is available on BUP website.
10. Other Breaches of Discipline
The Academic Council may dismiss any student on disciplinary grounds if any form of indiscipline or unruly behavior is observed in him/her, disrupting the academic environment or program or being considered detrimental to BUP's image. The Discipline Committee will process the matter. Zero tolerance to drug, violence, and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).
11. Students' Redress Measures
12. Executive Decision for Any Arising Situation
If this Academic Guideline does not explicitly or satisfactorily address any arising situation, in that case, the matter will be referred to the Vice Chancellor for a decision. Execution of such a decision will duly be reported to the Academic Council for information only.
13. Amendments
Any of the provisions of this guideline may be changed and/or new provisions added as per the University's Rules.
14. Conclusion
BUP Masters Academic Guideline-2021 is for the students, and it is to be followed for the best use of student's academic interests. It is the guide for the Faculty Members to assess the overall evaluation system of the students of BUP and acquaints themselves with BUP's rules and regulations.
PART TWO
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
The Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. The department aims to develop skilled professionals and researchers by offering programs tailored to meet the challenges of the dynamic ICT landscape. With a curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning, theoretical foundations, and industry-aligned skills, the ICT Department nurtures talents capable of addressing global technological needs.
The department's vision is to advance ICT education through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching methodologies, and industry collaboration. Equipped with state-of-the-art labs and a dedicated faculty team, it strives to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership in the realm of technology.
The department stands as a beacon for aspiring technologists and researchers, preparing them to excel in academia, industry, and beyond. The department places special emphasis on:
Through these initiatives, the ICT Department at BUP prepares students to excel academically, professionally, and ethically, contributing significantly to both national and global ICT advancements.
2. Current Programs
The Department of ICT is running the following programs:
Programs |
Duration |
Total Courses Theory+ Laboratory |
Credit on Courses |
Industrial Attachment/ Dissertation Credit |
Total Credit |
Remarks |
BICE |
4 Years |
42 +25 |
151 |
3+6 |
160 |
B.Sc. in ICE |
MICE |
1.5 Years |
8/12 |
22/34 |
18/6 |
40 |
M. Sc.*/M. Engg. |
MISS |
2 Years |
8/12 |
22/34 |
18/6 |
40 |
M.Sc.Engg. / M.Engg. |
MICT |
2 Years |
8/12 |
22/34 |
18/6 |
40 |
M.Sc. Engg. /M.Engg. |
3. Faculty Members
All the programs of the Department of ICT are conducted by a group of esteemed and highly qualified faculty members. Details are in www.bup.edu.bd. Besides, experienced adjunct faculties from renowned universities are also engaged in academic activities of this department.
4. Mailing Address
Chairman, Department of ICT
Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka-1216
Phone: 02-8000485, Fax: 88-02-8000443
E-mail: ict@bup.edu.bd
5 Masters in Information & Communication Engineering (MICE)
5.1 Introduction
Masters in Information and Communication Engineering (MICE) program is designed to produce postgraduates with a solid foundation in information engineering skills and knowledge that can be applied across a wide range of applications. It focuses on the systems development aspects of employment in the information engineering profession. Students gain extensive experience in developing information and communication engineering skills to address the needs of modern organizations.
The students will be provided with two types of degrees M. Sc. Engg. and M. Engg. The students who will be selected for research-oriented areas will do a thesis of 18 credits and will be awarded M. Sc. Engg. after completion of the course. The students who will be selected for project-oriented areas will do a project of 6 credits and will be awarded M. Engg. after completion of the course. The registration period for a student will be 3 years. The students will have to complete 40 credits and there will be a total of 3 semesters.
The program includes basic programming concepts and modern programming environments, network engineering principles, communication system networking, object-oriented software architectures, enterprise web, cloud, mobile technologies, and software quality management. It also encompasses industrial orientation, project management, and communication skills, which are developed in addition to the exploration of the technical and human aspects of information engineering and its use. Modern communication technologies with internet protocol, wireless, optical mobile, satellite multimedia, etc. are also explored.
5.2 Vision of the Program
To develop world standard program of Information and Communication Technology through education and research.
5.3 Mission of the Program
To impart quality education on Information and Communication Technology with a view to preparing world-standard engineers based on dynamically changing technology.
5.4 Program Objectives
The department has the following program objectives:
5.5 Learning Outcomes
A student graduating from MICE program of BUP will be able to:
5.6 Generic Skills
Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
himself/herself in learning.
5.7 Teaching Strategy
Students gain knowledge and understanding through practical work that allows the exposure and exploration of underpinning theory and concepts. Guided reading and online content support students in developing their understanding of the subject area. An emphasis on formative feedback and tasks is built into all the theoretical modules and may include participation in online activities, in order to practice and explore the topics covered in classes successfully.
5.8 Assessment Strategy
Students’ knowledge and understanding are assessed by a range of activities that include both formative (developed to provide feedback on learning) and summative (graded) tasks. A wide range of assessment methods is used. Tasks may involve traditional approaches such as case studies, assignments, presentations and term papers, time-constrained tests, and exams.
6. Course and Credit Related Information
6.1 List of all Core and Elective Courses with their Credit Distribution:
Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
Credit |
1 |
MICE-5101 |
Advanced Machine Learning |
3.0 |
2 |
MICE-5102 |
Information and Cyber Security |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5103 |
Big Data Analytics and Design |
3.0 |
4 |
MICE-5104 |
Advanced Networking |
3.0 |
5 |
MICE-5105 |
Research Methodology |
1.0 |
6 |
MICE-5201 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics |
3.0 |
7 |
MICE-5202 |
Advanced Software Engineering |
3.0 |
8 |
MICE-5203 |
Industrial Internet of Things |
3.0 |
9 |
MICE-5204 |
Broadband & Wireless Communication |
3.0 |
10 |
MICE-5001 |
Advanced Operating System |
3.0 |
11 |
MICE-5002 |
NLP and Large Language Model |
3.0 |
12 |
MICE-5003 |
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition |
3.0 |
13 |
MICE-5004 |
Advanced Embedded System |
3.0 |
14 |
MICE-5005 |
Advanced Cloud Computing |
3.0 |
15 |
MICE-5006 |
Digital Forensics |
3.0 |
16 |
MICE-5007 |
Algorithm and Optimization |
3.0 |
17 |
MICE-5008 |
Graph Theory and its Application |
3.0 |
18 |
MICE-5009 |
Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Management |
3.0 |
19 |
MICE-5010 |
Recent Trends in Information & Communication Engineering |
3.0 |
20 |
MICE-5011 |
Advanced Digital Signal Processing |
3.0 |
21 |
MICE-5012 |
Optical Waveguide Theory |
3.0 |
22 |
MICE-5013 |
Advanced Telecommunication Engineering |
3.0 |
23 |
MICE-5014 |
Radio Frequency Technology |
3.0 |
24 |
MICE-5015 |
Advanced Optical Communication |
3.0 |
25 |
MICE-5016 |
Satellite Communication |
3.0 |
26 |
MICE-5017 |
Radar Engineering |
3.0 |
27 |
MICE-5018 |
Geographic Information System Technology |
3.0 |
*Note: Courses may be added based on the availability of the new subject areas.
6.2 Information Engineering Core Courses– M. Sc. Engg. (9 credits)/M. Engg. (12 Credits)
Information Core Courses and Credit Distribution |
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Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
M. Sc. Engg. |
M. Engg. |
1 |
MICE-5101 |
Advanced Machine Learning |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2 |
MICE-5102 |
Information and Cyber Security |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5201 |
Big Data Analytics and Design |
3.0 |
3.0 |
4 |
MICE-5203 |
Advanced Software Engineering |
- |
3.0 |
|
|
Total |
9.0 |
12.0 |
6.3 Communication Engineering Core Courses - M. Sc. Engg. (3 credits)/M. Engg. (9 Credits)
Communication Core Courses and Credit Distribution |
||||
Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
M. Sc. Engg. |
M. Engg. |
1 |
MICE-5104 |
Advanced Networking |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2 |
MICE-5202 |
Industrial Internet of Things |
- |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5203 |
Broadband & Wireless Communication |
- |
3.0 |
|
|
Total |
6.0 |
9.0 |
6.4 Elective Courses
Elective courses to be selected by the Students from Information/Communication Disciplines - M. Sc. Engg. (6 credits)/M. Sc. Engg. (9 Credits)
Elective Courses |
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Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
M. Sc. Engg. |
M. Engg. |
1 |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.0 |
3.0 |
2 |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
- |
3.0 |
|
|
Total |
6.0 |
9.0 |
6.5 Thesis/Project Related Courses - Thesis (18 credits)/Project (6 Credits)
Other Courses |
||||
Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
M. Sc. Engg. |
M. Engg. |
1 |
MICE-5105 |
Research Methodology |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2 |
MICE-5201 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-6000 |
Thesis |
18.0 |
- |
4 |
MICE-6100 |
Project |
- |
6.0 |
|
|
Total |
20.0 |
8.0 |
6.6 Elective Courses from Information & Communication Disciplines
Information Related Courses |
|||
Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
Credit |
1 |
MICE-5001 |
Advanced Operating System |
3.0 |
2 |
MICE-5002 |
NLP and Large Language Model |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5003 |
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition |
3.0 |
4 |
MICE-5004 |
Advanced Embedded System |
3.0 |
5 |
MICE-5005 |
Advanced Cloud Computing |
3.0 |
6 |
MICE-5006 |
Digital Forensics |
3.0 |
7 |
MICE-5007 |
Algorithm and Optimization |
3.0 |
8 |
MICE-5008 |
Graph Theory and its Application |
3.0 |
9 |
MICE-5009 |
Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Management |
3.0 |
10 |
MICE-5011 |
Recent Trends in Information & Communication Engineering |
3.0 |
Communication-Related Courses |
|||
Sl. |
Course Code |
Name of the Course |
Credit |
1 |
MICE-5011 |
Advanced Digital Signal Processing |
3.0 |
2 |
MICE-5012 |
Optical Waveguide Theory |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5013 |
Advanced Telecommunication Engineering |
3.0 |
4 |
MICE-5014 |
Radio Frequency Technology |
3.0 |
5 |
MICE-5015 |
Advanced Optical Communication |
3.0 |
6 |
MICE-5016 |
Satellite Communication |
3.0 |
7 |
MICE-5017 |
Radar Engineering |
3.0 |
8 |
MICE-5018 |
Geographic Information System Technology |
3.0 |
6.7 Summary of Credit Distribution
SL |
YEAR |
SEMESTER |
M. Sc. Engg. (THESIS) / M. Engg. (PROJECT) |
NO. OF THEORY COURSES |
THEORY (CR.) |
THESIS/ PROJECT |
CREDIT |
1
|
First |
1st |
M. Sc. Engg. |
5 |
13 |
- |
13 |
M. Engg. |
5 |
13 |
- |
13 |
|||
2nd |
M. Sc. Engg. |
3 |
9 |
- |
9 |
||
M. Engg. |
5 |
15 |
- |
15 |
|||
2 |
Second |
1st |
M. Sc. Engg. |
- |
- |
18 |
18 |
M. Engg. |
2 |
6 |
6 |
12 |
|||
|
Total |
M. Sc. Engg. |
M. Sc. Engg. |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
M. Engg. |
M. Engg. |
- |
- |
- |
40 |
Each course is designated by a maximum of four-letter code identifying the department offering the course followed by a three-digit number having the following interpretation:
The course designation system is illustrated as follows:
MICE-5101 |
Advanced Machine Learning |
|
|
Course Title |
|
Course Serial Number |
|
(Reserved for departmental use to denote course) |
|
Signifies 1st Semester course Signifies 5th Year (Masters) course Department identification code |
6.9 Semester-wise Course and Credit Distribution
6.9.1 Semester-wise Course and Credit Distribution for M. Sc. Engg. (40 credits)
Year |
Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory (Cr.) |
Total Credit Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
1st |
1st |
MICE-5101
|
Advanced Machine Learning |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5102
|
Information and Cyber Security |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5103 |
Big Data Analytics and Design |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5104 |
Advanced Networking |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5105 |
Research Methodology |
1.00 |
1.0 |
2 |
||
|
Total |
13.00 |
13 |
14
|
||
1st |
2nd |
MICE-5201 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
|
Total |
9.00 |
9.0 |
9
|
||
2nd |
1st |
MICE-6000 |
Thesis |
18.00 |
18.0 |
18 |
|
|
|
Total |
18.00 |
18 |
18 |
Grand Total |
40.0 |
41 |
6.9.2 Semester-wise Course and Credit Distribution for M. Engg. (40 credits)
Year |
Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Theory (Cr.) |
Total Credit Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
1st |
1st |
MICE-5101
|
Advanced Machine Learning |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5102
|
Information and Cyber Security |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5103 |
Big Data Analytics and Design |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5104 |
Advanced Networking |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5105 |
Research Methodology |
1.00 |
1.0 |
2 |
||
|
Total |
13.00 |
13 |
13
|
||
1st |
2nd |
MICE-5201 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3 |
MICE-5202 |
Advanced Software Engineering |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5203 |
Industrial Internet of Things |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-5204 |
Broadband & Wireless Communication |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication)
|
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
|
Total |
15.00 |
15.0 |
15
|
||
2nd |
1st |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
|
Elective Course (Information/Communication) |
3.00 |
3.0 |
3 |
||
MICE-6100 |
Project
|
6.00 |
6.0 |
6 |
||
|
Total |
12.00 |
12.0 |
12
|
||
Grand Total |
40.0 |
41 |
Detail syllabus is attached in Annex A
7 Thesis/Project Related Guidelines
7.1 Thesis - Credit 18
7.1.1 Thesis Lifecycle for Effective Management
7.1.2 Submission of Thesis
Every student submitting a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirement of a degree shall be required to appear at an oral examination, on a date or dates fixed by the Supervisor concerned in consultation with the Head of the Department of ICT and must satisfy the examiners that he/she has gained satisfactory knowledge related to the thesis/project work.
7.1.3 Examination Board for Thesis
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Chairman |
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Member |
|
Member |
|
Member |
|
(External) |
7.2 Project - Credit 6
7.2.1 Project Lifecycle for Effective Management
Every student submitting a thesis/project report in partial fulfillment of the requirement of a degree shall be required to appear at an oral examination, on a date or dates fixed by the Supervisor concerned in consultation with the Head of the Department of ICT and must satisfy the examiners that he/she has gained satisfactory knowledge related to the thesis/project work.
|
Chairman |
|
Member |
|
Member |
|
Member |
|
(External) |
7.8 Re-defense:
ANNEX-A
DETAIL COURSE CURRICULUM
CORE COURSES
MICE-5101 Advanced Machine Learning
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
The course covers the principles, design, and implementation of learning programs that improve their performance on some set of tasks with experience.
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5102 Information and Cyber Security
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
References:
MICE-5103 Big Data Analytics and Design
Credit Hour:3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5104 Advanced Networking
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of modern networking technologies, principles, and practices. The main objective is to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge required to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network systems across various environments including enterprise, data centers, and IoT ecosystems. By the end of the course, students will acquire the key networking concepts, protocols, and tools. This will enable them to meet the evolving challenges in the field of networking.
Course Contents:
Lab: Automating Network Tasks Using Ansible or Terraform
Lab: Configuring NGFWs using OPNsense
Lab: Building a Secure IoT Network with Rasbery-PI.
Lab: Designing and Implementing a Data Center Network
Lab: Implementing QoS and Load Balancing Strategies
Lab: Troubleshooting Complex Network and Routing Issues
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
1. "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach", by James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross
2. "Routing TCP/IP, Volume I & II”, by Jeff Doyle
3. "MPLS Fundamentals", by Luc De Ghein
4. "SDN: Software Defined Networks", by Thomas D. Nadeau and Ken Gray
5. "Network Security with OpenSSL", by John Viega, Matt Messier, and Pravir Chandra
6. "Network Automation Cookbook", by Karim Okasha
7. "Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice", by Theodore S. Rappaport
MICE-5105 Research Methodology
Credit Hour: 1
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Laboratory Part:
1. Standards and Predatory Journals: Open access publications and initiatives, online resources to check publisher copyright & self-archiving policies, Software tools to identify standards and Predatory publishers, Time management, and developing Gantt Charts. Journal finder/journal suggestion tools viz. JANE, Elsevier Journal Finder, Springer Journal Suggested, etc.
2. Reference management software (Mendeley Software, Zotero Software etc.): Papers Download form online and offline, library form, Keeping notes, citations and references in the manuscript with different styles.
3. Latex software: Use Latex software in writing manuscripts (Thesis, Project, Article etc.) through Overleaf
4. Databases and research metrics: Sources of data sets, download of data from reliable sources, Reliability check, Data processing in Google Colab, Kaggle, Jupiter notebook (Data Reading, Cleaning, Integration, Transformation, Reduction, Discretization), Databases: Indexing databases, Citation databases: Web of Science, Scopus, etc., Research Metrics: Impact Factor of journal as per Journal Citation Report, SNIP, SIR, IPP, Cite Score, Metrics: h-index, g index, i10 index, altmetrics.
5. Simulation software: Use of simulation software like MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, R Programming etc. (Instructors may show a minimum of one simulation software)
6. Programming Software: Machin learning, Jave, Python, VS code, etc. (Instructors may show a minimum of one software)
7. Publication Misconduct: Subject-specific ethical issues, FFP, authorship, Conflicts of interest, use of plagiarism software like Turnitin, Urkund and other open-source software tools.
8. Writing of Research Report and Proposal: Writing a journal/ conference paper /poster presentation/research report using latex, writing of synopsis.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completing the course, the students will be able to:
Reference Books:
1. Writing Successful Science Proposals by Andrew J. Friedland, Carol L. Folt, Publisher: Yale University Press; 2 edition (June 9, 2009)
2. The Myths of Innovation (Hardcover) by Scott Berkun, Publisher: O'Reilly Media (August 30, 2010)
3. Pedhazur, E. J. and Schmelkin, L. P. Measurement, Design and Analysis: An Integrated Appoach, Psychology Press, 2013
MICE-5201 Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics
Credit Hour: 3
Entrepreneurship is the ability and readiness to develop, organize and run a business enterprise, along with any of its uncertainties to make a profit or sustenance. The university graduates are observed to prepare mainly for getting good jobs and performing there well. But it is vital to create business entities to afford and host those opportunities in a sustainable manner. To maintain a balance between these two sides, it is very important that we help the potential tech-business founders from our resource pool. This course is dedicated to them. However, there is another form of entrepreneurial spirit needed to hold leadership positions in an organization. This course should help the students to develop those traits as well.
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Understanding the concept and importance of entrepreneurship, different types of business entities, understanding the business life cycle.
Difference and correlation between the business model and business planning.
Understanding the business model canvas and balance scorecard.
Identifying the target customer segments, learning their core activities, pain points and gain aspirations; the use of surveys and FGD.
Designing the value proposition, product design, materials sourcing and production process design. Product cost calculation, margin & price determination. Developing price plans.
Branding & production promotion plans.
Direct sales, channel sales, online sales.
Product sales & subscription sales.
Joint venture & outsourcing models. Learning how to participate in the tendering process in private and public organizations.
Customer billing, collection & support services.
MTO & MTS model, use of production planning and control, importance of project management,
Business process automation, workforce management.
Monthly and yearly revenue estimation considering both one-off revenue and recurring revenue;
Monthly and yearly cost estimation considering both one-off costs and recurring costs;
Determination of the business case and how to make it positive.
Cash requirements planning with amount and schedule;
Own initial funding, startup funding, venture capital, banking facility, etc.;
Knowing the startup funding facilities in Bangladesh.
Company registration, trade license, tax & VAT registration, opening bank accounts.
Initial office and team formation.
Income tax & VAT compliance;
RJSC, BIDA and BB compliance
Defining the vision, mission and adopting a value system
Ethics in products, marketing, sales, customer service, procurement, financial accounting & reporting, people management;
Use of code of conduct (CoC), corporate penal code, whistleblowing, etc.
CoI scenarios, disclosure procedure and remediation
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5202 Advanced Software Engineering
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcome:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5203 Industrial Internet of Things
IIoT is an ecosystem of devices, sensors, applications, and associated networking equipment that work together to collect, monitor, and analyze data from industrial operations. Analysis of such data helps increase visibility and enhances troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities.
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5204 Broadband & Wireless Communication
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Overview of broadband wireless communications, multiple access techniques - TDMA, FDMA.
Spread spectrum techniques - direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), FHSS, THSS, modulator and demodulator structure, probability of error, jamming margin, decoding, performance in the presence of interference, PN sequence, CDMA, MC-CDMA, UWB transmission.
Multi-user detection: multiple access interference, detector performance measure - BER, asymptotic efficiency, near-far resistance;
Detectors - matched filter detector, de-correlator detector, MMSE detector, SIC, PIC, MAP and MLSE detectors.
Propagation in mobile radio channels; channel models, fading, large scale and small-scale fading, flat fading and frequency selective fading channel, fast fading and slow fading channel; delay spread, Doppler spread and angle spread; channel autocorrelation functions, scattering function, correlated and uncorrelated scattering (US), WSS and WSSUS model. Multiple antenna systems, capacity of SISO, SIMO, MISO and MIMO systems, ergodic capacity, outage capacity, STBC, OSTBC, QOSTBC, spatial multiplexing (SM) scheme, SM detection techniques, diversity and diversity combining techniques. Multi-carrier communications; Orthogonal FDM (OFDM), OFDM transceivers.
Special issues of OFDM - cyclic prefix, timing offset, frequency offset, synchronization, peak power problem, Broadband wireless standards: IEEE 802 (IEEE 802.3, 802.4, 802.5, 802.11, 802.16 etc.), Mobile cellular standards: 4G, 5G and beyond.
Labs and Case Study (MATLAB simulation may be given):
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
“IEEE 802 Wireless Systems”, B. H. Walke, S. Mangold, and L. Berlemann, Wiley
ELECTIVE COURSES
MICE-5001 Advanced Operating System
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5002 Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). The course covers the foundational concepts, algorithms, and applications of NLP, culminating in a deep understanding of LLMs and their impact on various domains.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5003 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5004 Advanced Embedded System
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5005 Advanced Cloud Computing
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objective:
Course Content:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5006 Digital Forensics
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
References:
MICE-5007 Algorithm and Optimization
Credit Hour: 3
Course Objectives:
Course Contents:
Optimization Problems, The Simplex Algorithm, Duality, Computational Considerations for the Simplex Algorithm, The Primal-Dual Algorithm, The Primal-Dual Algorithms for Max-Flow and Shortest Path: Ford-Fulkerson and Dijkstra, Primal-Dual Algorithms for Min-Cost Flow, Algorithms and Complexity, Efficient Algorithms for the Max-Flow Problem, Algorithms for Matching, Weighted Matching, Spanning tree and Matroids, Integer Linear Programming, A Cutting-Plane Algorithm for Integer Linear Programs, NP-Complete Problems, Approximation Algorithms, Unconstrained non-linear optimization problems, Constrained nonlinear optimization problems, Multi-objective optimization problems, Evolutionary optimization algorithms, Adaptive Genetic Algorithm, Bayesian statistics as optimization technique, Artificial neural network, Optimization methods for inverse problems, Solving optimization problems using MATLAB.
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MICE-5008 Graph Theory and its Application
Credit Hour: 3
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MICE-5009 Ethical Hacking and Intrusion Management
Credit Hour: 3
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MICE-5010 Recent Trends in Information & Communication Engineering
Credit Hour: 3
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Contents will be added according to the teaching materials.
This course might address the latest 4G and 5G-related topics and beyond.
MICE-5011 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Credit Hour: 3
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MICE-5012 Optical Waveguide Theory
Credit Hours: 3
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MICE-5013 Advanced Telecommunication Engineering
Credit Hour: 3
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This course is designed to help the students to understand advanced concepts in telecommunication systems and networks, analyze modern telecommunication technologies, protocols, and standards, study emerging trends and innovations in the telecommunication sector and to develop skills to design, optimize, and troubleshoot telecommunication networks.
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MICE-5014 Radio Frequency Technology
Credit Hour: 3
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MICE-5015 Advanced Optical Communication
Credit Hour: 3
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MICE-5016 Satellite Communication
Credit Hour: 3
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Introduction, satellite classification, solution of the space segment, evolution of the ground segment, very large aperture terminal, large and medium-size antennas, small antennas, international telecommunication satellite, non-parabolic satellite antennas, voice-data-video applications, characteristics of satellite networks, Satellite repeaters, satellite earth station, satellite link analysis, link design,
Access technique for satellite communication: SCPC, MCPC, SPADE, etc. Spread spectrum technique in Satellite networks, Multi-beam Satellite, Inter-Satellite link (ISL), Interference in satellite link, Satellite on-board switching techniques, optical ISL. VSAT technologies, elements of VSAT networks, regulatory issues, benefits of VSATs, applications of VSATs, VSAT network configurations, protocols and interfaces, Mobile satellite system: IRID/VM, INMARSAT, ODESSEY, etc. Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB), Digital Audio Broadcasting.
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MICE-5017 Radar Engineering
Credit Hour: 3
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Introduction to radar, radar terminology, radar bands, functional block diagram and operation: radar subsystems and components, radar range equation, pulse repetition frequency and range ambiguity, radar cross section, distributed targets, propagation, information contents in radar signals, noise and SNR, system losses, clutter and jamming, detection and tracking, sea and land clutter models, radar antennas and parameters, radiation pattern and aperture distribution, radar transmitters and receivers, displays and duplexers.
CW and FM radar principles, effect of phase and amplitude errors, airborne doppler navigation; Doppler and MTI radar, delay-line cancellers, Synthetic Aperture Radar: principles, SAR processing, autofocus, spotlight mode, airborne and spaceborne systems and applications, interferometry, ISAR; Tracking radar: conical-scan radar, monopulse tracking radar, track-while-scan, Kalman filters; Avionics and radionavigation: Air Traffic Control, primary and secondary radar, Phased array radar: phased array principles, array signal processing, multifunction radar, scheduling; LPI radar; Stealth radar, stealth and counter-stealth: stealth techniques for aircraft and other target types.
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MICE-5018: Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology
Credit Hour: 3
GIS technology is a powerful tool that has revolutionized the way we manage and analyze geographic data. Its importance spans across various industries, including urban planning, environmental management, public health, and business operations. By enabling more informed decision-making, resource optimization, and risk mitigation, GIS technology plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth. As GIS technology continues to evolve, its potential applications and benefits will only expand, further shaping the future of industries and society.
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1. Introduction to geographic coordinate system (WGS 1984) & OGC
Recap the basic geometric shapes, coordinate geometry, spherical geometry, geographic coordinate system, the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) and the use of longitudes and latitudes, understanding the use of Haversine formula.
2. Understanding Vector, Raster GIS & GDAL Utility
Installation of PostGIS and GDAL & solving challenges.
Difference of PostGIS and GDAL, use of GDAL for transformation of geometry data between data file of various formats and PostGIS database.
3. Overview of SQL and PostgreSQL
Learning the SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements, UNION & MINUS operation, sub-queries & joins.
4. Overview of SQL and PostgreSQL
Practicing complex queries using case studies.
5. Introduction to PostGIS
Learning the syntax of Point, Linestring, Polygon and their multi-dimensional variants;
Understanding the role of table index in data and binary geometries
6. Uses of Point and MultiPoint Objects
Using PostGIS functions: ST_Distance
7. Uses of Linestring & MultiLinestring Objects
Using PostGIS functions: ST_Length, ST_ShortestLine, ST_LineSubstring, ST_MakeLine
8. Uses of Polygon and MultiPolygon Objects
Using the polygon functions: ST_AsText, ST_GeomFromText, ST_AsGeoJSON,
ST_Area, ST_Intersection, ST_Intersects, ST_Centroid, ST_Covers, ST_Perimeter,
ST_Union, ST_Polygonize
9. Understanding the Road Network & pgRouting
Road network and the concept of routing like Google Maps & Uber app. Understanding the Dijkstra's Algorithm.
10. Determining of the Shortest Route
Learning pgRouting functions: pgr_createTopology, pgr_nodeNetwork, pgr_analyzeGraph, pgr_analyzeOneWay;
Learning how to use pgr_dijkstra to determine the shortest path.
11. Visualization of the Shortest Route on Map
JavaScript, Leaflet library, use cases of Leaflet, QGIS – all open-source products.
12. Introduction to Raster
Understanding PostGIS raster technology, raster2pgsql utility, viewing rasters in the web browser.
13. Uses of Raster GIS
Understanding raster functions: ST_Union, ST_Polygon, ST_Transform, ST_SummaryStatsAgg, ST_SummaryStats, ST_Histogram;
creating rasters from geometries, converting rasters to geometries, creating derivative rasters, coloring your rasters with ST_ColorMap.
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At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand how GIS works and how they can use it to solve spatial problems
2. Design GIS-based systems.
References: PostGIS user manual
General Info
Eligibility for Admission
For admission to the program leading to a Masters in Information and Communication Engineering (MICE), an applicant must have,
Selection Process
All the students of the Dept. of ICT, BUP are selected for this regular program, M. Sc./M. in Information and Communication Engineering course. But students outside ICT, FST, BUP have to go through a selection process.
For Regular Students of Department of ICT, BUP
The students of Department of ICT, FST, BUP will be selected for admission in MICE, BUP without giving any admission test.
For Students of Other Universities
Students who have completed their B. Sc. in ICE or relevant subjects from other public universities of Bangladesh need to seat for an admission test but on the availability of the vacancy of seats after the completion of admission of ICT graduates from BUP.
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