Objective and Philosophy
The globalization of economic activity is a relatively quiet revolution that has been sweeping the world and with that Economics has been expanding the frontier. Economics is one of the most prestigious and intellectually demanding pursuits of knowledge over many decades. EDU’s Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics program is designed in a way that students will find interesting, exciting and relevant. This program is aimed to enable students a good grasp over this discipline of knowledge with which one can systematically address issues ranging from national policies to one’s professional and personal life and thus be capable of affecting the lives of millions around the world. To accomplish the educational objectives BA Economics program provide the knowledge, experience, and opportunities necessary for students to demonstrate their attainment of the following program learning outcomes (PLO):
1. Intellectual Growth and Economic Citizenship:
Students will develop deeper analytical, critical and quantitative skills in specialized areas by applying economic concepts to real world problems by using economic models and relevant data analysis. Students will be able to formulate informed opinions on policy issues and recognize the validity of opposing viewpoints.
2. Quantitative Reasoning, data analysis and research skill:
Students will have in-depth knowledge of research methodology including data collection methods, using empirical evidence and appropriate statistical techniques for data analysis, to solve a socio-economic issue.
3. Communication and Leadership:
Students will be able to practice ethical and sustainable ways in their careers, and utilize innovative and digital techniques for effective leadership.
4. Professional Development:
Students will be aware of career choices for Economics graduates and maneuver through professional and academic growth. Students will have the skills to work as a team and lead others, and they will be able to navigate diverse contexts and career pathways.
5. Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Diverse Issues, and Global Consciousness:
Students will broaden their global and domain knowledge, and utilize their understanding of the world around them within economics and beyond, for specific regions, countries, organizations, localities, industries or firms.
Program Structure
The program offers standard curricula that cover the recent development in economics as well as the areas that have traditionally formed the core of the discipline. East Delta University Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a 126 credit hour program. These credits are divided into access academy, core, elective, and general education courses. The total number of courses required for this degree is 39 (of three credit hours each), of which 8 are general education courses, 22 are core courses and the rest 9 are concentration/elective courses. In addition, the students need to complete successfully a research project of three credit hours. Credits earned on pre-university courses will not be counted for graduation. The undergraduate program in economics offers a concentration in Business Economics, Advanced Economic Theory, Trade and Development, Environment-Population Economics, and Resource Management. The general study courses must be completed within the first two years of the program. A student is allowed to do a concentration in one area only.
Tuition & Fees
Cost estimation for 1 (one) semester
The tuition fee structure described below is not applicable to international students. For further information on international student admissions, please contact us at enquiry@eastdelta.edu.bd
Application Requirements
SSC & HSC
S.S.C & H.S.C/equivalent Public Examination with a total GPA of 5.00 or above with at least 2.50 in each examination.
S.S.C & H.S.C/equivalent Public Examination with a total GPA of 6.00 or above, if the GPA in any of the examinations is less than 2.50 but not less than 2.00
O LEVELS/ A LEVELS
5 subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level with a total minimum of 26.5 points.
Students who have passed GCE A-Level or the American High School Examination or the International Baccalaureate Examinations are also eligible for admission. The University may take other systems into consideration.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AIDS
Board of trustees-Chairman’s Distinguished Scholarship [during admission]
This scholarship scheme aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained a Golden GPA of 5.00 in both SSC & HSC or a total of 32 points (Not lower than B grade/points in an individual course) in O-Levels & A-Levels.
Scholarship Value: BDT 200,000/- (to be adjusted with the tuition fees)
Applicable to: New Intakes
Number of Scholarships: 05 (maximum)
Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:
The scholarship will automatically be applied for the first 3 enrolled semesters regardless of the CGPA score. Be noted that, to continue this scholarship a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.5 or above throughout his/her study at EDU.
To continue the scholarship student has to take 12 credits minimum every semester.
If a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 3.5, automatically BoT Grant will be awarded till he/she managed to score a CGPA of 3.5 or above.
BoT Grant [during admission]
This scholarship scheme aims to reward those meritorious students who have scored a total GPA of 9 or above in SSC & HSC or a total of 30 points in O-Levels & A-Levels (not lower than C grades/points in an individual course).
Scholarship Value: BDT 100,000/- (to be adjusted with the tuition fees)
Applicable to: New Intakes
Number of Scholarships: All Deserving Student (s)
Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:
The scholarship will automatically be applied for the first 3 enrolled semesters regardless of the CGPA score. Be noted that, to continue this scholarship a student must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or above throughout his/her study at EDU.
To continue the scholarship student has to take 12 credits minimum every semester.
If a student fails to maintain a CGPA of 3.0, automatically BoT Grant will remain cancelled till he/she managed to score a CGPA of 3.0 or above.
Vice Chairman’s Aid [during admission]
This scholarship scheme aims to reward those meritorious students who have scored a combined GPA of 8.00 and above in SSC and HSC ( not less than GPA 3 in either) or
Who have scored total 27 points (combined) in O & A Levels (not having lower than grade 'C' in any of the subjects).
Scholarship Value: BDT 84,500/- (to be adjusted with the tuition fees)
Applicable to: New Intakes
Number of Scholarships: All Deserving Student (s)
Applicable Requirement of the Award:
A student must enroll 12 credits in the semesters on which the award eligibility is measured.
Maintain CGPA 2.5 to continue the package.
EDU Women Empowerment and Leadership Fund [during admission]
Scheme 1: EDU Young Leaders Scholarship for Women (for Bangladeshi female students only)
Scheme 2: EDU Global Leadership Scholarship for Women (for non-Bangladeshi female students only)
Scholarship Value: 100% of admission fee, tuition fee and semester fee
Applicable to: New Intakes
Number of Scholarships: 10
Application and Selection Criteria:
The selection of the deserving candidates will be based on the following
Academic Achievements
Demographics
Geographical/Socio-Economic Context
Extraordinary/Extracurricular Achievements
Leadership Experience
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Aptitude Test and Interview.
For more details, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Merit cum need-based financial support
Up to 100% tuition waiver is offered to a student who has excellent academic records in SSC, HSC and EDU. Students apply for this Financial Support within a date prescribed by the respective office in a pre-set application form. Please click here to access all service request forms.
Applicable to: Existing students
Scholarship Terms:
Students who have completed three (3) semesters and completed a minimum of 24 credits at EDU may apply for this Financial Support.
Upon fulfilment of the required documents, the application will be reviewed by a Financial Support Committee to confirm the eligibility of the applicant.
Up to 100% financial support on tuition fees is offered to an applicant who has a CGPA of 3.85 or above.*
Up to 50% financial support on tuition fees is offered to an applicant who has a CGPA of 3.50-3.84.*
*Subject to the approval of the Financial Support Committee.
Board of trustees-Chairman’s Outstanding Student Award
This award aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained
a total GPA of 4 out of 4 in 3 consecutive semesters.
Applicable to: Existing students
Value: BDT4,000/-
Applicable Requirement of the Award:
A student must enrol 12 credits in the semesters on which the award eligibility is measured
Board of trustees-Chairman’s Merit Award
This award aims to reward those meritorious students who have obtained
a total GPA of 3.85 out of 4 in 3 consecutive semesters.
Applicable to: Existing students
Value: BDT3,000/-
Applicable Requirement of the Award:
A student must enrol 12 credits in the semesters on which the award eligibility is measured
Board of trustees-Chairman’s STUDeNT OF THE YEAR award
In recognition of student (s) academic performance, contribution towards community and achievements in extracurricular activities the scholarship will be awarded.
Applicable to: Existing students (all undergraduate programs)
Value: BDT20,000/- each (to be adjusted with the tuition fee)
Number of Awards:
School of Business Administration - 4
School of Science, Engineering & Technology - 4
School of Liberal Arts & Social Science - 2
Frequency: Once every year
Selection Criteria:
Students must apply by highlighting the following criteria.
Applicants must earn a minimum of 36 credits & must have 24 credits due to meet graduation requirements
CGPA>=3.80
Personal Statement (The purpose of the Personal Statement is to give those reviewing applications an opportunity to learn more about the student, and his/her educational goals and why s/he thinks s/he deserves this award while reflecting on criteria 4,6,7 and 8)
Achievements in extra and co-curricular activities with EDU affiliations
Write-up on selected/given topics (i.e. 1. Critical Evaluation of EDU for the year 2020 and your involvement, 2. Digital transformation of EDU)
Contribution towards the community (preferably with proof)
Contribution towards the digital platform
Commitment towards and fulfilment of EDU Graduate Attributes
Has no past disciplinary records
Financial Support (Special Case: For sons and daughters of Freedom Fighter & Students from Underdeveloped Areas)
Up to 100% tuition waiver will be granted to 6% of the total number of existing students of East Delta University on a first-come-first-served basis. 3% of the quota is reserved for sons & daughters of freedom fighters and the other 3% is for the students coming from underdeveloped areas. To qualify for this Financial Support students must provide valid documents. (Other conditions may also apply, for more details, contact Admissions Office).
For the continuation of the Financial Support, existing students must:
Enrol 12 credits in the semester on which the eligibility is verified.
Maintain CGPA of 2.50 or above for sons & daughters of freedom fighters & CGPA of 3.00 for the students coming from underdeveloped areas.
Applicable to: Existing students
Fee Waivers for Family Members of EDU's full-time students/alumni
Sibling/ spouse of EDU's full-time students/alumni will receive 30% tuition fee waiver in all programs (not applicable for those who have already received other waivers or Financial Support higher than or equal to 30%).
Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:
Students must maintain CGPA 3.00 and above for continuation of tuition fee waiver.
Fee Waivers for Sibling/Spouse/Ward of EDU's full-time employee
Sibling/spouse/ward of EDU's full-time employee will receive 40% tuition fee waiver in all programs (not applicable for those who have already received other waivers or financial support higher than or equal to 40%).
Applicable Requirement for the Continuation of the Scholarship:
Students must maintain a CGPA 3.00 and above for continuing of tuition fee waiver.
* The authority reserves the right to amend the structure without any prior notice.
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