Bachelor of Arts (hons.) in Business English
English is spoken by over 780 million people around the world and is the main language for the international business community. The aim of the Business English Program at IBAIS University is to teach English using modern techniques in a stimulating atmosphere. More specifically, the Business English Program enables students to gain optimum proficiency in the English language skills and research skills necessary to embark on a professional career using English. The classes are intensive, comprehensive and practical applying English in everyday situations and business settings. Emphasis is placed on attaining a level of competency in reading, writing, grammar, listening, pronunciation, and research skills, in different business cultures.
Career Opportunities:
The program opens a variety of career opportunities for graduates in the fields of business, media/communication, finance, international trade, government, and education. They can develop interesting future careers as broadcasters, advertising executives, writers, and translators, among others.
2+2 Degree Program:
There is a high demand for Business English both in the Private and Public sector in our country. Concerning this demand, IBAIS University has made collaboration with Bangkok University who has a rich academic standard for this kind of Professional Education. Under this collaboration students will study 1st & 2nd year in IBAIS University. After completing 1st and 2nd year (62 credit hour courses) in IBAIS University, students will be awarded an Associate Degree in Business English. And after completing 3rd & 4th year (Rest 62 credit hour courses) in Bangkok University, students can finally get the Bachelor Degree from Bangkok University. Or else, students who will not transfer credits to Bangkok University can finally get the Bachelor Degree from IBAIS University. In order to maintain International standard, we directly follow the curriculum of Bangkok University as well as it is also designed to fulfill the demand and necessity of our National interest.
Admission Requirements:
Every applicant, without any exception, must fulfill the admission requirements as laid down by IBAIS University. Admission test and interview for admission into the first trimester will be held three times a year. No interim or supplementary admission test or interview will be arranged.
A higher secondary certificates or its equivalent in Science, Arts, Commerce or other fields of study is the basic educational requirement. Minimum five subjects in O-level and two subjects in A-level education are required. Minimum qualifying GPA to be eligible to apply is 2.5 individually in SSC/ ‘O’ level and HSC/ ‘A’ level examinations.
For all foreign certificates, the University as per rules of Bangladesh Government will determine equivalence.
Degree Requirements:
Completion of 124 credit hours courses as follows:
| General Education | 28 | credit hours | |
| Professional Foundation Courses | 42 | credit hours | |
| Major Requirements | 21 | credit hours | |
| Major Electives | 21 | credit hours | |
| Free Electives | 06 | credit hours | |
| Dissertation/Project | 06 | credit hours | |
| Total | 124 | credit hours |
Passing of all courses individually and maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Duration:
A student under normal work load will have 12 credit hours per trimester for undergraduate programs. Four years will be required to complete the Bachelor degree.
List of Courses
General Education (28 credit hours)
Humanities and Language (13 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ILB 100 | Study Skills | 1.0 |
| IEN 103 | Critical Reading | 3.0 |
| IEN 105 | Communicative English | 3.0 |
| IEN 106 | Introductory Writing | 3.0 |
| ILB 107 | Ethics | 3.0 |
Social Sciences (9 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ILB 101 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| ILB 109 | Politics and Government | 3.0 |
| ILB 110 | Intercultural Studies | 3.0 |
Mathematics and Science (6 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IIT 201 | Computer and Information Technology | 3.0 |
| IMA 101 | Fundamental Mathematics | 3.0 |
Professional Education (84 credit hours)
Professional Foundation Courses (42 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IA 101 | General Accounting | 3.0 |
| IMG 112 | Management | 3.0 |
| ICS 202 | Introduction to Business Computing | 3.0 |
| IMK 212 | Marketing | 3.0 |
| ICA 222 | Modern Presentation Techniques | 3.0 |
| IEN 251 | Listening And Speaking I | 3.0 |
| IEN 252 | Listening and Speaking II | 3.0 |
| IEN 261 | Introduction to Language | 3.0 |
| IEN 271 | Advanced Reading | 3.0 |
| IMG 323 | Office Management | 3.0 |
| IEN 344 | Advanced Writing | 3.0 |
| IEN 371 | Translation I | 3.0 |
| IEN 381 | English Pronunciation | 3.0 |
| IEN 401 | Cultural Knowledge & Negotiations | 3.0 |
Major Requirements (21 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IEN 202 | Business Presentation | 3.0 |
| IEN 203 | English for Business Purposes | 3.0 |
| IEN 312 | Reading in Business | 3.0 |
| IEN 313 | Business Conversation | 3.0 |
| IEN 405 | Business Report Writing | 3.0 |
| IEN 406 | Persuasive Writing | 3.0 |
| RES 431 | Research Methods | 3.0 |
Major Electives (any seven) (21 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IEN 231 | Introduction to Literature | 3.0 |
| IHT 301 | English for Hotel and Tourism | 3.0 |
| IEN 315 | English for Airline Business | 3.0 |
| IEN 316 | English for Import & Export | 3.0 |
| IEN 317 | English for Banking & Finance | 3.0 |
| IEN 318 | English for Mass Communication | 3.0 |
| IEN 319 | English for Secretaries | 3.0 |
| IEN 372 | Translation II | 3.0 |
| IHT 411 | Computerized Reservation Systems | 3.0 |
| IEN 446 | Contemporary Literary Works | 3.0 |
| IEN 451 | Children’s Literature | 3.0 |
| IEN 469 | Creative Writing | 3.0 |
| IEN 483 | Theories of English Teaching | 3.0 |
| IEN 490 | Independent Study | 3.0 |
Free Electives (any two) (6 credit hours)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IFR 101 | French I | 3.0 |
| IFR 102 | French II | 3.0 |
| IGR 101 | German I | 3.0 |
| IGR 102 | German II | 3.0 |
| ISP 101 | Spanish I | 3.0 |
| ISP 102 | Spanish II | 3.0 |
Dissertation (6 credits)
All BBE candidates should complete supervised study and research culminating in a dissertation in their fields of specialization. The completed dissertation should be well-bound and printed in accordance with the regulations of IBAIS University.
