Evenings & weekends · University of Dhaka
Executive MBA
The MBA you need as your next career step
At a glance
- Evening
- Class Timings
- 48
- Credit Hours
- 16-24 mo
- Duration
- Case-Based
- Practical Learning
The EMBA at FBS
The FBS Executive MBA is a flexible, evening-time MBA designed for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who want to strengthen employability, gain practical business skills, switch into business roles, and earn the credibility of Dhaka University's most respected business degree.
Launched in 2002 under the trimester system, the Executive MBA is the business degree that Bangladesh trusts. It follows the regular MBA curriculum — real-world cases, applied decision-making — but in an evening format designed for those who study alongside their careers.
The EMBA is not only for executives. It is a flexible, evening-time MBA for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who want to strengthen employability, switch from technical or general backgrounds into business roles, and earn the credibility of Dhaka University's most respected business degree.
Since 2002
Two decades as the evening MBA that Bangladesh trusts.
Why study business at FBS
Reasons students choose Dhaka University's business school
Keep your career moving while you earn Dhaka University's most respected business degree.
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Dhaka University prestige
Earn the credibility of Bangladesh's most respected business degree without pausing your career.
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Evening flexibility
Evening and weekend classes follow the regular MBA curriculum — real-world cases and applied decision-making.
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Career transition focus
Built for fresh graduates and early-career professionals switching from technical or general backgrounds into business roles.
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A strong peer network
Study alongside engineers, managers, entrepreneurs, and fresh graduates — a diverse cohort that mirrors the market.
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Senior faculty and practitioners
Learn from senior academics and industry practitioners who bring decades of lived business experience.
Who It's For
Not just for executives
The FBS EMBA is designed for three kinds of learners: fresh graduates who want to strengthen their employability and gain practical business skills; professionals switching from technical or general backgrounds into business roles; and working professionals who want the credibility of Dhaka University's most respected business degree.
Classes run in the evening and at weekends, with a peer mix that spans engineers, managers, entrepreneurs, and fresh graduates.
Find your specialization
Nine specializations. One degree.
Take your specialization within one of the faculty's departments, in classes scheduled around the working day.
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Management
Management practice for working professionals ready to lead teams and organizations.
People leadership / Operations / General management / Entrepreneurship
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Accounting
Financial reporting, control and decision-making for professionals moving into finance roles.
Finance management / Audit / Management accounting / Compliance
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Marketing
Brands, customers and growth for professionals who want to lead in the market.
Brand management / Sales leadership / Digital marketing / Market research
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Finance
Corporate finance and investment for professionals who make decisions about money.
Corporate finance / Investment / Treasury / Financial analysis
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Banking and Insurance
Banking, insurance and risk for professionals building careers in financial institutions.
Banking / Risk management / Insurance / Fintech
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International Business
Trade, global markets and cross-border operations for professionals working internationally.
International trade / Supply chain / Export management / Development sector
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Management Information Systems
Technology, data and systems for professionals leading digital change at work.
IT management / Business analytics / Digital transformation / ERP & systems
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Tourism and Hospitality Management
Service management and tourism for professionals in experience-driven businesses.
Hospitality management / Tourism / Aviation / Service operations
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Organization Strategy and Leadership
Strategy and leadership for professionals who set direction and lead change.
Strategy / Change leadership / Consulting / Public sector leadership
How It Works
An MBA that fits around your working week
Launched in 2002 under the trimester system, the EMBA follows the regular MBA curriculum, taught through real-world cases and applied decision-making.
Classes are scheduled in the evenings and at weekends, so you can keep your job and put what you learn to work straight away.
- 48
- Credit hours
- 16-24
- Months
- 9
- Specialty areas
Your path through the program
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Step 1
Keep working
Evening and weekend classes mean you study alongside your career, not instead of it.
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Step 2
Learn from cases
The regular MBA curriculum, taught through real-world cases and applied decision-making.
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Step 3
Specialize
Deepen your expertise in the specialty area of the department you join.
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Step 4
Graduate
Complete 48 credit hours in 16 to 24 months and earn a Dhaka University MBA.
Admission & Eligibility
A degree that meets you where you are
Graduates of any discipline may apply, with work experience weighted positively in selection. There are 40 to 75 seats per specialty area across the nine departments.
Candidates must not have obtained a third division or equivalent in any examination, and must hold the minimum CGPA required by the department concerned.
Apply online
Registration, admit cards and results for the Executive MBA are handled through the faculty's online admission portal.
Go to the EMBA admission portal
Four steps to admission
Dates are set in each session's admission circular.
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Check your eligibility
Graduates of any discipline may apply, provided they have no third division or equivalent and meet the department's minimum CGPA.
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Register online
Complete your registration on the EMBA admission portal when admission opens for the session.
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Selection
Candidates are selected for 40 to 75 seats per specialty area, with work experience weighted positively.
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Results & enrollment
Check your result on the admission portal, then complete enrollment with your department.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Registration, admit cards and results are published on the online admission portal for each session.
Ask the faculty office01 Who is the EMBA for?
Fresh graduates who want practical business skills, professionals moving from technical or general backgrounds into business roles, and working professionals who want Dhaka University's most respected business degree.
02 Do I need a business degree to apply?
No. Graduates of any discipline may apply. You must not have a third division or equivalent in any examination, and you need the minimum CGPA set by the department.
03 When are classes held?
Classes run in the evenings and at weekends, so you can keep working while you study.
04 How long does it take?
The EMBA is 48 credit hours and typically takes 16 to 24 months to complete.
05 How do I apply and see my result?
Everything runs through the online admission portal at fbs.du.ac.bd/emba-admission: registration, admit cards and results.
06 How is it different from the regular MBA?
The EMBA follows the regular MBA curriculum but in an evening and weekend format, and it is open to graduates of any discipline. The regular MBA is a full-time, one-year program that builds on a BBA.
Your next career step