ACD MBA- A World-Class MBA
The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)
The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) established in June 2002 in Cha-Am, Thailand is a multilateral organization consisting of 35 Asian Countries. It is a continent-wide forum, the first of its kind in Asia. The ACD aims to constitute the missing link in Asia by incorporating every Asian country and building an Asian Community without duplicating other organizations or creating a bloc against others. A key principle is to consolidate Asian strengths and fortify Asia’s competitiveness by maximizing the diversity and rich resources evident in Asia. The core values of the ACD are positive thinking; informality; voluntarism; non-institutionalization; openness; respect for diversity; the comfort level of member countries; and the evolving nature of the ACD process.
Members of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, the State of Kuwait, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the State of Qatar, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Singapore, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and the State of Palestine.
ACD University Network (ACD-UN)
The ACD University Network (ACD-UN) was successfully established at the 14th ACD Ministerial Meeting and endorsed during the 2nd ACD Summit Meeting in Bangkok, 2016 through the secretariat of ACD. The ACD UN has identified FIVE key activities, namely:
- ACD University Network Coordination Committee (ACD-UNCC),
- ACD Research Network (ACD-RN),
- ACTS Task Force,
- ACD MBA, and
- ACD Student Leadership Institute (ACD-SLI)
ACD MBA- An Initiative of ACD -UN
ACD MBA Program is specially designed for the leaders (C-suite and C-1) and entrepreneurs who wish to advance their careers by enriching and developing their leadership skills and analytical ability. The program aims at the collective knowledge, experience, skills and achievement of participating Universities, Institutions and businesses with the students in analytical and critical thinking, leadership, entrepreneurial, professionalism and creativity. It leverages on the expertise and experience of practitioners in the region to enhance understanding of the Asian business environment, practices, regulations, and cultural intelligence and leadership roles. The ACD MBA will also maintain a global context in recognizing the need to maintain a balanced perspective of the interconnectedness of Asian and global business and culture. The ACD MBA will be a practitioner based MBA drawing upon the expertise and experience of the respective participating ACD member countries institutions or universities.
The Participating Universities
Serial
University
Country
1
Daffodil International University(DIU)
Bangladesh
2
Asia e University
Malaysia
3
RIMT University
India
4
University of Surabaya
Indonesia
5
Ewha Womans University
South Korea
6
Build Bright University
Cambodia
7
Tomsk Polytechnic University
Russia
8
Siam University
Thailand
9
Trans-Disciplinary University
India
10
Saint Mary’s University
Philippines
11
Allameh Tabataba’i University
Iran
12
Our Lady of Fatima University
Philippines
Objectives of the Program
The objectives of this collaborative study program are to:
- Enhance education collaboration in stimulating student/staff mobility and sharing resources;
- Provide cultural and multinational learning experiences and opportunities for networking;
- Introduce learning which are more Asian-centric and opportunities for Asian based immersions and internship;
- Increase transparency and competence through cooperation and implementation of best practices and
- Open doors to new global career opportunities
Learning Outcomes of the Program
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively
- Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and career development.
- Apply theories and concepts in the decision making process in the business environment.
- Generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills.
- Conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices.
Structure of the Program
The ACD MBA program comprises of 11 modules inclusive of a Project Paper. For ACD MBA, students are required to complete 5 Core Modules, 5 Elective Modules and 1 Project Paper. This ACD MBA program will usually take 12 months to complete for Full Time students and 18 months for Part Time students.
No
Category of Courses
No. of Courses
Credit Value
1
Core
5
20
2
Elective
5
15
3
Project Paper
1
7
11
42
Compulsory Courses
Course Name
Course Code
Course Category
Credit Hour
Asian Branding and Marketing
MBM-777
Core
4
Contemporary Economic Issues in Asia
MCE-778
Core
4
Agile and Disruptive Strategy
MAD-780
Core
4
Asian Leadership
MAL -776
Core
4
Strategic Financial Management
MFM-779
Core
4
Elective Courses
Asia e University, Malaysia
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
MMS-707
Supply Chain Management
3
MEI-703
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
3
MMP-706
Project Management
3
MNC-721
Multinational Corporation
3
MIM-722
International Marketing
3
MLP-781
Managing Leadership Performance
3
MIF-703
Islamic Banking and Finance
3
Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
BUS-404
Research Methods in Business
3
FIN-502
Financial Institutions and Market
3
HRM-501
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MKT-502
Consumer Behavior
3
ACT -501
Financial Reporting
3
MKT-505
Services Marketing
3
Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippines
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
MABC-201
Business Research and Applied Statistical Techniques
3
MBA-204
Operations Management with Big Data Analysis
3
MBA-207
Management Accounting
3
MBA-213
Business Policy in Asian Context
3
MBA -215
Organizational Development and Change Management
3
Siam University, Thailand
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
501-614
Marketing Strategy
3
503-615
Negation and Conflict Management
3
504-615
Doing Business in ASEAN Plus Three
3
508-610
Big Data Analysis
3
508-611
Information System for Decision Making
3
Saint Mary University, Philippines
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
AMBA-206
Business and Government
3
AMBA-206
Project Management
3
AMBA-206
Operations Management
3
AMBA-206
Managing the Development of a Diverse Human Resource
3
AMBA-206
Management of Travel and Tourism Enterprises
3
University of Surabaya (UBAYA), Indonesia
Course Code
Elective Courses
Credit Hours
912350
Maritime Economics and Management
3
911465
Global Strategic Finance
3
911468
Behavioral Finance
3
911481
Logistics and Distribution Management
3
911484
Strategic Operations Management
3
911458
Performance Management
3
Admission Requirements of the Program at DIU
Students having graduation degree from any discipline are allowed to apply for admission to ACD MBA program. For admission to MBA program a student must satisfy the following requirements:
i. Students having minimum 2.5 GPA or 2nd division both in SSC/Dakhil/Vocational and HSC/Alim/BA/Diploma In Commerce/Diploma in Business Studies and 3 or 4 years graduation from any group may apply for admission.,
ii. Students completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects may apply. Out of these 7 subjects applicants must have minimum 4 “B” grade 3 “C” grade and 3 or 4 years graduation from any group may apply for admission.
Study Plan
The university academic year is divided into three (3) semesters: Spring, Summer and Fall in all partnering universities. The academic year is scheduled and illustrated as follows:
Semester
Duration in Weeks
SPRING (January-April)
Study Weeks
End of Semester Examination
End of Semester Break
Total
12
1
1
14
SUMMER (May-August)
Study Weeks
End of Semester Examination
End of Semester Break
Total
12
1
1
14
FALL (September-December)
Study Weeks
End of Semester Examination
End of Semester Break
Total
12
1
1
14
Salient Features of ACD MBA at DIU
- Students can start ACD MBA at DIU and after the completion of some courses, they can transfer their credits to any of the partner universities which will accept all the credits completed at DIU. For example, a student can complete 20 credits at DIU and rest of the credits s/he can take from any partner university in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Iran, Philippines, Korea, etc.
- It is a world-class MBA at highly affordable cost.
- This ACD MBA will focus on cultural and multinational learning experience, global networking etc which will create international employment opportunities for the ACD MBA holders.
- International faculty members from various countries of the world will teach courses in this ACD MBA. Even at DIU, professors from partner universities may teach as visiting professors.
- Classes will be conducted by senior teachers with PhD and adequate research exposure.
- Students will get dual certificates. Certificates will be issued by DIU and another foreign university.
- Students can get scholarship in different categories up to 60%.
- Corporate personnel will have financial waiver for group admission.
- Weekend Classes at DIU.
More Information about ACD-MBA
An agreement was signed among 6 partner’s universities of the Member States of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) collaborative universities on ACD MBA at Doha, Qatar on May 1, 2019. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, BoT of DIU led Daffodil International University in this ACD MBA signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar where 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) being held under the chairmanship of Qatar.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani opened the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and was present during signing the agreement. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu; and ACD Secretary-General Bundit Limschoon also addressed the first session. General Vijay Kumar Singh, Indian State Minister for External Affairs General Vijay Kumar Singh, Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Saifuddin Bin Abdullah, Mr. Ashud Ahmed, Bangladesh Ambassador to Quatar and Ms. Nahid Sumana, Director General from Bangladesh and 34 Foreign Minister of different countries including Member State countries of ACD.
The high-profile meeting is witnessing gathering of foreign ministers and other senior leaders from countries from Asian continent which hosts more than half the world’s population and produces about 40 percent of the world’s industrial production.
The universities signed the ACD MBA are Daffodil International University of Bangladesh, Asia e University of Malaysia, RIMT University of India, University of Surabayia of Indonesia, Siam University of Thailand, and Our Lady of Fatima University of Philippines.
1st Working Committee Meeting of ACD MBA
2nd Working Committee Meeting of ACD MBA
Title
News of the ACD MBA Program in Local & International News Media
An agreement was signed among 12 partner’s universities of the Member States of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) collaborative universities on ACD MBA at Doha, Qatar on May 1, 2019. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman, BoT of DIU led Daffodil International University in this ACD MBA signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar where 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) being held under the chairmanship of Qatar.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Quatar H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani opened the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and was present during signing the agreement. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu; and ACD Secretary-General Bundit Limschoon also addressed the first session. Mr. Ashud Ahmed, Bangladesh Ambassador to Quatar and Ms. Nahid Suman, Director General from Bangladesh and 34 Foreign Minister of different countries including Member State countries of ACD.
The high-profile meeting is witnessing gathering of foreign ministers and other senior leaders from countries from Asian continent which hosts more than half the world’s population and produces about 40 percent of the world’s industrial production.
Under this agreement, Students can start ACD MBA at DIU and after the completion of some courses they can transfer their credits to any of the partner universities which will accept all the credits completed at DIU. For example, a student can complete 20 credits at DIU and rest of the credits s/he can take from any partner university in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Iran, Philippines, and Korea etc. This ACD MBA will focus on cultural and multinational learning experience, global networking etc. which will create international employment opportunities for the ACD MBA holders. International faculty members from various countries of the world will teach courses in this ACD MBA. Even at DIU, professors from partner universities may teach as Visiting Professors.
The partner universities of ACD MBA are Daffodil International University of Bangladesh, Asia e University of Malaysia, RIMT Uni9versity of India, University of Surabaya of Indonesia, Ewha Woman University of South Korea, Build Bright University of Cambodia, Tomsk Polytechnic University of Russia, Siam University of Thailand, Trans-Disciplinary University of India, Saint Marry’s Univerisity of Philipines, Allameh Tabataba’I University of Iran and Our Lady of Fatima University of Philipines.
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ACD MBA- A World-Class MBA
The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)
The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) established in June 2002 in Cha-Am, Thailand is a multilateral organization consisting of 35 Asian Countries. It is a continent-wide forum, the first of its kind in Asia. The ACD aims to constitute the missing link in Asia by incorporating every Asian country and building an Asian Community without duplicating other organizations or creating a bloc against others. A key principle is to consolidate Asian strengths and fortify Asia’s competitiveness by maximizing the diversity and rich resources evident in Asia. The core values of the ACD are positive thinking; informality; voluntarism; non-institutionalization; openness; respect for diversity; the comfort level of member countries; and the evolving nature of the ACD process.
Members of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, the State of Kuwait, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Sultanate of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the State of Qatar, the Russian Federation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Singapore, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and the State of Palestine.
ACD University Network (ACD-UN)
The ACD University Network (ACD-UN) was successfully established at the 14th ACD Ministerial Meeting and endorsed during the 2nd ACD Summit Meeting in Bangkok, 2016 through the secretariat of ACD. The ACD UN has identified FIVE key activities, namely:
- ACD University Network Coordination Committee (ACD-UNCC),
- ACD Research Network (ACD-RN),
- ACTS Task Force,
- ACD MBA, and
- ACD Student Leadership Institute (ACD-SLI)
ACD MBA- An Initiative of ACD -UN
ACD MBA Program is specially designed for the leaders (C-suite and C-1) and entrepreneurs who wish to advance their careers by enriching and developing their leadership skills and analytical ability. The program aims at the collective knowledge, experience, skills and achievement of participating Universities, Institutions and businesses with the students in analytical and critical thinking, leadership, entrepreneurial, professionalism and creativity. It leverages on the expertise and experience of practitioners in the region to enhance understanding of the Asian business environment, practices, regulations, and cultural intelligence and leadership roles. The ACD MBA will also maintain a global context in recognizing the need to maintain a balanced perspective of the interconnectedness of Asian and global business and culture. The ACD MBA will be a practitioner based MBA drawing upon the expertise and experience of the respective participating ACD member countries institutions or universities.
The Participating Universities
| Serial | University | Country |
| 1 | Daffodil International University(DIU) | Bangladesh |
| 2 | Asia e University | Malaysia |
| 3 | RIMT University | India |
| 4 | University of Surabaya | Indonesia |
| 5 | Ewha Womans University | South Korea |
| 6 | Build Bright University | Cambodia |
| 7 | Tomsk Polytechnic University | Russia |
| 8 | Siam University | Thailand |
| 9 | Trans-Disciplinary University | India |
| 10 | Saint Mary’s University | Philippines |
| 11 | Allameh Tabataba’i University | Iran |
| 12 | Our Lady of Fatima University | Philippines |
Objectives of the Program
The objectives of this collaborative study program are to:
- Enhance education collaboration in stimulating student/staff mobility and sharing resources;
- Provide cultural and multinational learning experiences and opportunities for networking;
- Introduce learning which are more Asian-centric and opportunities for Asian based immersions and internship;
- Increase transparency and competence through cooperation and implementation of best practices and
- Open doors to new global career opportunities
Learning Outcomes of the Program
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively
- Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and career development.
- Apply theories and concepts in the decision making process in the business environment.
- Generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills.
- Conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices.
Structure of the Program
The ACD MBA program comprises of 11 modules inclusive of a Project Paper. For ACD MBA, students are required to complete 5 Core Modules, 5 Elective Modules and 1 Project Paper. This ACD MBA program will usually take 12 months to complete for Full Time students and 18 months for Part Time students.
| No | Category of Courses | No. of Courses | Credit Value |
| 1 | Core | 5 | 20 |
| 2 | Elective | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Project Paper | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | 42 |
Compulsory Courses
| Course Name | Course Code | Course Category | Credit Hour |
| Asian Branding and Marketing | MBM-777 | Core | 4 |
| Contemporary Economic Issues in Asia | MCE-778 | Core | 4 |
| Agile and Disruptive Strategy | MAD-780 | Core | 4 |
| Asian Leadership | MAL -776 | Core | 4 |
| Strategic Financial Management | MFM-779 | Core | 4 |
Elective Courses
Asia e University, Malaysia
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| MMS-707 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MEI-703 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| MMP-706 | Project Management | 3 |
| MNC-721 | Multinational Corporation | 3 |
| MIM-722 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MLP-781 | Managing Leadership Performance | 3 |
| MIF-703 | Islamic Banking and Finance | 3 |
Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| BUS-404 | Research Methods in Business | 3 |
| FIN-502 | Financial Institutions and Market | 3 |
| HRM-501 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT-502 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| ACT -501 | Financial Reporting | 3 |
| MKT-505 | Services Marketing | 3 |
Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippines
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| MABC-201 | Business Research and Applied Statistical Techniques | 3 |
| MBA-204 | Operations Management with Big Data Analysis | 3 |
| MBA-207 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| MBA-213 | Business Policy in Asian Context | 3 |
| MBA -215 | Organizational Development and Change Management | 3 |
Siam University, Thailand
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| 501-614 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| 503-615 | Negation and Conflict Management | 3 |
| 504-615 | Doing Business in ASEAN Plus Three | 3 |
| 508-610 | Big Data Analysis | 3 |
| 508-611 | Information System for Decision Making | 3 |
Saint Mary University, Philippines
| Course Code |
Elective Courses |
Credit Hours |
| AMBA-206 | Business and Government | 3 |
| AMBA-206 | Project Management | 3 |
| AMBA-206 | Operations Management | 3 |
| AMBA-206 | Managing the Development of a Diverse Human Resource | 3 |
| AMBA-206 | Management of Travel and Tourism Enterprises | 3 |
University of Surabaya (UBAYA), Indonesia
| Course Code | Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
| 912350 | Maritime Economics and Management | 3 |
| 911465 | Global Strategic Finance | 3 |
| 911468 | Behavioral Finance | 3 |
| 911481 | Logistics and Distribution Management | 3 |
| 911484 | Strategic Operations Management | 3 |
| 911458 | Performance Management | 3 |
Admission Requirements of the Program at DIU
Students having graduation degree from any discipline are allowed to apply for admission to ACD MBA program. For admission to MBA program a student must satisfy the following requirements:
i. Students having minimum 2.5 GPA or 2nd division both in SSC/Dakhil/Vocational and HSC/Alim/BA/Diploma In Commerce/Diploma in Business Studies and 3 or 4 years graduation from any group may apply for admission.,
ii. Students completing five O-level subjects and at least two A-level subjects may apply. Out of these 7 subjects applicants must have minimum 4 “B” grade 3 “C” grade and 3 or 4 years graduation from any group may apply for admission.
Study Plan
The university academic year is divided into three (3) semesters: Spring, Summer and Fall in all partnering universities. The academic year is scheduled and illustrated as follows:
| Semester | Duration in Weeks |
| SPRING (January-April) Study Weeks End of Semester Examination End of Semester Break Total |
12 1 1 14 |
| SUMMER (May-August) Study Weeks End of Semester Examination End of Semester Break Total |
12 1 1 14 |
| FALL (September-December) Study Weeks End of Semester Examination End of Semester Break Total |
12 1 1 14 |
Salient Features of ACD MBA at DIU
- Students can start ACD MBA at DIU and after the completion of some courses, they can transfer their credits to any of the partner universities which will accept all the credits completed at DIU. For example, a student can complete 20 credits at DIU and rest of the credits s/he can take from any partner university in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Iran, Philippines, Korea, etc.
- It is a world-class MBA at highly affordable cost.
- This ACD MBA will focus on cultural and multinational learning experience, global networking etc which will create international employment opportunities for the ACD MBA holders.
- International faculty members from various countries of the world will teach courses in this ACD MBA. Even at DIU, professors from partner universities may teach as visiting professors.
- Classes will be conducted by senior teachers with PhD and adequate research exposure.
- Students will get dual certificates. Certificates will be issued by DIU and another foreign university.
- Students can get scholarship in different categories up to 60%.
- Corporate personnel will have financial waiver for group admission.
- Weekend Classes at DIU.
More Information about ACD-MBA
An agreement was signed among 6 partner’s universities of the Member States of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) collaborative universities on ACD MBA at Doha, Qatar on May 1, 2019. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, BoT of DIU led Daffodil International University in this ACD MBA signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar where 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) being held under the chairmanship of Qatar.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani opened the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and was present during signing the agreement. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu; and ACD Secretary-General Bundit Limschoon also addressed the first session. General Vijay Kumar Singh, Indian State Minister for External Affairs General Vijay Kumar Singh, Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Saifuddin Bin Abdullah, Mr. Ashud Ahmed, Bangladesh Ambassador to Quatar and Ms. Nahid Sumana, Director General from Bangladesh and 34 Foreign Minister of different countries including Member State countries of ACD.
The high-profile meeting is witnessing gathering of foreign ministers and other senior leaders from countries from Asian continent which hosts more than half the world’s population and produces about 40 percent of the world’s industrial production.
The universities signed the ACD MBA are Daffodil International University of Bangladesh, Asia e University of Malaysia, RIMT University of India, University of Surabayia of Indonesia, Siam University of Thailand, and Our Lady of Fatima University of Philippines.
1st Working Committee Meeting of ACD MBA
2nd Working Committee Meeting of ACD MBA
Title
News of the ACD MBA Program in Local & International News Media
An agreement was signed among 12 partner’s universities of the Member States of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) collaborative universities on ACD MBA at Doha, Qatar on May 1, 2019. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman, BoT of DIU led Daffodil International University in this ACD MBA signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar where 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) being held under the chairmanship of Qatar.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Quatar H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani opened the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the Member States of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and was present during signing the agreement. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu; and ACD Secretary-General Bundit Limschoon also addressed the first session. Mr. Ashud Ahmed, Bangladesh Ambassador to Quatar and Ms. Nahid Suman, Director General from Bangladesh and 34 Foreign Minister of different countries including Member State countries of ACD.
The high-profile meeting is witnessing gathering of foreign ministers and other senior leaders from countries from Asian continent which hosts more than half the world’s population and produces about 40 percent of the world’s industrial production.
Under this agreement, Students can start ACD MBA at DIU and after the completion of some courses they can transfer their credits to any of the partner universities which will accept all the credits completed at DIU. For example, a student can complete 20 credits at DIU and rest of the credits s/he can take from any partner university in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Iran, Philippines, and Korea etc. This ACD MBA will focus on cultural and multinational learning experience, global networking etc. which will create international employment opportunities for the ACD MBA holders. International faculty members from various countries of the world will teach courses in this ACD MBA. Even at DIU, professors from partner universities may teach as Visiting Professors.
The partner universities of ACD MBA are Daffodil International University of Bangladesh, Asia e University of Malaysia, RIMT Uni9versity of India, University of Surabaya of Indonesia, Ewha Woman University of South Korea, Build Bright University of Cambodia, Tomsk Polytechnic University of Russia, Siam University of Thailand, Trans-Disciplinary University of India, Saint Marry’s Univerisity of Philipines, Allameh Tabataba’I University of Iran and Our Lady of Fatima University of Philipines.
Why to Study ACD MBA at DIU?