American International University-Bangladesh
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| American International University-Bangladesh | |
|---|---|
| Motto: | Where leaders are created |
| Established | 1994 |
| Type: | Private, Coeducational |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna(Awarded “The Pamana ng Pilipino Award”)[1] |
| Faculty: | 170+ (full-time faculty). Numbers as of Summer, 2006-2007 |
| Students: | 5000+ |
| Location | Dhaka, Banani, Bangladesh |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Nickname: | AIUB |
| Affiliations: | University Grants Commission Bangladesh |
| Website: | www.aiub.edu |
American International University-Bangladesh (Bengali: আমেরিকান ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি-বাংলাদেশ ) (AIUB) is a government approved private university of Bangladesh. It was established in 1994 by Dr. Anwarul Abedin. The university is an independent organization with its own Board of Trustees. The University is situated in Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka and it has five campuses.
[edit] Academic Programs
The academic programs gradually develops around the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
- Faculty of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master in Science in Computer Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Faculty of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in:
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics
- Hotel & Tourism Management (HTM)
- Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Management
- Management Information System (MIS)
- Marketing
- Operations Management (OM)
Master in Business Administration (MBA) with majors in:
- Finance
- Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Management
- Management Information System (MIS)
- Operations Management (OM)
- Marketing
Special MBA Programs
- Executive MBA
- Agribusiness MBA (AIUB is the only university of the nation to offer the program)
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- English
- Mass Communication & Media Arts
- Advertising
[edit] Research
In the research arena, AIUB has boldly continued with its academic journals: AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE), ISSN # 1608-3679 and AIUB Journal of Business and Economics (AJBE), ISSN # 1683-8742. Since the first publications in 2002 by the ORP of AIUB, three issues per years are being published regularly and the journals have been appreciated by the academics of the country and abroad. To make its unique mark in the research arena, AIUB has launched the nation's first online databank. This databank contains historical financial data of nation's business, stock market, economic data and HR data.
[edit] Computing Facilities
- Number of Computer Labs: 9
- Separate labs for Microsoft, SUN & CISCO certification
- Number of Workstations: 450 (only lab)
- Number of Servers: 12
- Internet Access: 24 Hours
- Own VSAT with dedicated 768/512K Bandwidth
- In-house software development facilities
- In-house built Virtual University Expert System (VUES)
- New Sun Solaris and JAVA Platform laboratories are added
- All the classrooms have Internet connection and Multimedia projector
[edit] Engineering Labs
- Analog Electronics Lab
- Computer Hardware and Architecture Lab
- Computer Networks Lab
- Control System Lab
- Digital Electronics Lab
- Digital Signal Processing Lab
- Electrical Circuits Lab
- Electrical Machines Lab
- Measurement & Instrumentation Lab
- Microcomputer Lab
- Microprocessor Lab
- Microwave Engineering Lab
- Motor and Transformer Winding Repair Shop
- PCB Etching Room
- Industrial and Power Electronics Lab
- Telecommunications Lab
- VLSI Lab
[edit] Other Labs
- Architecture Studios
- Chemistry Laboratory
- Physics Laboratory
- Language Laboratory
[edit] Library Facilities
- There are about 26,000 books, 95 online journals and others articles, periodicals, CDs, video covering more than 80 academic areas
- AIUB Library System for Searching Books
[edit] Auditorium
The auditorium can accommodate 210 people at a time. It is ideally suited for seminars, meetings, special classes and business presentation.
[edit] Hostel facilities
AIUB provides housing for international students and out-of-Dhaka students. There are separate hostel facilities available for male and female students.
[edit] AIUB Logistics
- Urban Campus in Prime Location
- Modern Class Room Facilities
- Rich Library
- Highly equipped Language Lab
- State of the Art Science and Engineering Labs
- Modern Design Studio for Architecture Department
- Auditorium for Multi-purpose use
- Professional Gymnasium
- Health Service Center
- Student Residence Facilities
- Cafeteria
[edit] Services
- Academic Counseling: Each faculty member is required to provide additional academic assistance and guidance outside the class hours.
- Office of Placement & Alumni: Separate placement office to assist students to find challenging and growth oriented employment and internship.
- Office of Student Affairs: Coordinates controls and initiates external and internal student activities.
- Office of Probation: Provides special academic counseling to students with academic need or deficiency.
- Office of Planning and Development: Involved with long term university development and strategic planning.
- Office of Research and Publications: Coordinates academic research and publication of AIUB Journal of Business and Economics and AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering.
- International Affiliation: Affiliation with several universities and organizations world-wide.
- Securities: Security facilities include 24 hours in-house security personnel. Monitoring is accomplished through CC TV.
- Authorized Pearson VUE testing center for GMAT, UKCAT and LNET. IT Vendor Certification for CISCO, SUN, Microsoft etc.
- Authorized testing center for TOEFL, iBT.
[edit] Extra Curricular Activities
- AIUB Alumni Association
- AIUB ACM Club
- AIUB Cricket Team
- AIUB Drama Club
- AIUB Performing Arts Club
- AIUB Social Welfare Club
- AIUB Software Club
- ACES-AIUB Chapter
- AIESEC in AIUB
[edit] Strategic Allinces
In a constant effort to internationalize its education and improve its global competitiveness, AIUB has been increasing its affiliations with reputed universities of North America, Europe, Australia and South East Asia.
[edit] Memberships of the University
- International Association of Universities (IAU)
- International Association of Universities President (IAUP)
- American Association of University Administrations (AAUA)
- American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)
- Association of Universities in the Asia & the Pacific (AUAP)
- Score recipients of GMAT and TOEFL with code 7067
AIUB is listed in the International University Handbook, 2001, 2002 and 2003 edition, Published by UNESCO
[edit] The Success Connections
Placement success, in a sense, represents the bottom line for AIUB. Because the faculties produce high-caliber graduates that recruiters seek, AIUB graduates are highly sought after, and students receive impressive job offers. AIUB prepares students not only for their first job after their graduation, but for their entire careers. Graduates seek challenges and the promise of continued professional development. The Office of Placement and Alumni continues to build a strong network with both private and public sectors in order to facilitate internship and placement opportunities for its graduates.
[edit] The Ultimate Goal
It takes a mother to give birth to a child, it takes a family to grow the child, and it takes a university to fully blossom the child's potential. With the guidance of the Management and the committed faculty and staff, AIUB continues in its effort to enhance it's students intellect, and inflict upon them minds without fear - so much needed to become true leaders - the ultimate goal of AIUB.
[edit] References
- ^ VC AIUB awarded Presidential Awards for Filipino Individualse. Star Campus. Retrieved on 2007-06-14.
