Institute of Business Administrator (IBA)

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, is the pioneer in rendering business education in Bangladesh. It is also the leading business school in the country. Commitment to the highest educational standards distinguishes IBA among the educational institutes in Bangladesh. This reputation has been achieved through a tradition of excellence and dedication to quality education and research. IBA graduates are highly sought after by the industry and IBA is proud of its students who have made outstanding contributions to various fields, both at home and abroad.

IBA was founded in 1966 in collaboration with Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, under a Ford Foundation Financial Assistance Program with the objective of providing professional training to create future business leaders. The founder-director of IBA is Professor M. Shafiullah. 

IBA began its journey by launching its flagship MBA program. In the 1970s, the MPhil and PhD programs were introduced. In response to the growing demand for business education at the undergraduate level, the BBA program was started in 1993. In 2007, the Executive MBA program was launched to cater to the growing demand for quality education among mid-career executives.

In a proud history spanning more than four decades, the teachers and students of IBA have partnered together to achieve an enviable level of excellence in Bangladesh. A variety of factors have contributed to its success, some of which are:

• A rigorous admission selection process which ensures superior quality of students;

• A unique curriculum designed in line with North American business schools tailored to meet the requirements of the local market;

• Effective teaching methods where a blend of experimental and experiential learning is pursued;

• A highly trained and experienced faculty who bring into the classroom their vast knowledge and experience;

• A learning approach where student participation is encouraged; and

• A supportive culture and facilities for research and learning.

Contact Information of IBA ...............

Director Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext. 8336, 880-2-9677844
Email: secretary@iba-du.edu

    MPhil / PhD Program Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900-73 Ext. 8342

MBA Program Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext. 8363, 880-2-9663771
Email: mba@iba-du.edu

    IBA Career Center:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext.8373
Email: career.centre@iba-du.edu

BBA Program Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900-73 Ext. 8350, 880-2-9663220
Email: bba@iba-du.edu

    IBA Computer Center:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9661900 -73 Ext. 8369, 880-2-58616842
Email:ibacc@iba-du.edu

Executive MBA Program Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-58613490,880-2-58613491
Email: emba@iba-du.edu    

MDP Office:
Institute of Business Administration,
University of Dhaka,
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9664691, 01766-993390
Email: mdp@iba-du.edu