Eligibility
Evaluation
Academic Co-ordinator
The B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program is designed to produce skilled graduates in the field to satisfy the growing demands of computer engineers at home and abroad. It provides the learners an opportunity to obtain a broad knowledge of Computer Science, Computer Engineering with some freedom to tailor the program according to the learner’s individual needs.
The objectives of the program are:
- To produce engineers equipped with the technical knowledge and skills with the ability to apply them correctly, and with the creativity and self-development.
- To train them the communication and collaboration skills and the ability to use new technologies to develop themselves to move with the rapidly innovative world.
- To produce scientists and engineers equipped with morals and ethics.
- To create opportunity for teaching and research in Computer Science and Engineering.
| Level | Graduation |
|---|---|
| Entry Criteria | HSC (Science) or 4 years Diploma under Technical Board or DCSA from BOU |
| Semester | 08 |
| Semester Duration | 6 months |
| Class Duration | 5 months |
| Total Credit Hours | 148 hours |
| Minimum Duration | 4 years |
| Maximum Duration | 8 years |
| Enrollment | Once in a Year(January) |
| Selection Criteria | Admission Test |
| Learner’s Guide and Admission Form Fee | TK. 600 |
| Course Registration Fee (Per credit) | Tk. 600 |
| Digital ID card | Tk. 200 |
| Semester Registration Fee (Each semester) | Tk. 500 |
| Examination Fee (Each Course) | TK. 300 |
| Reexamination Fee per course (if applicable) | TK. 350 |
| Academic Calendar Fee | TK. 50 |
| Program Transcript Fee (per semester) | TK. 100 |
| Program Transcript Fee | TK. 400 |
| Provisional Certificate Fee | TK. 300 |
| Original Certificate Fee | TK. 350 |
| Graduate Ceremony Fee | TK. 500 |
| Testimonial Fee | TK. 100 |
Total credits of the program are 148 and the credit distributions are given bellow.
| Type | Number of Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Courses | 04 | 09 |
| Basic Science Courses | 06 | 17 |
| Core Courses (theory) | 30 | 86 |
| Practical | 24 | 30 |
| Project Work | 1 | 4 |
| Comprehensive Viva Voce | 1 | 2 |
| Total ( theory + Practical+ Project + Comprehensive Viva Voce) | 04+06+30+24+1+1= 66 | 148 |
To be eligible for admission in B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering program, a candidate must pass SSC and HSC examinations or its equivalent in Science group.
Minimum qualifications to take part in the admission test are as follows:
- GPA 2.5 / 2nd division in SSC/equivalent and 2.5/ 2nd division in HSC/equivalent examinations separately.
- Applicants must have passed HSC/equivalent examination from Technical Education Board with Mathematics / higher mathematics, Physics, with minimum GPA 2.5/ 2nd division in HSC examination.
- Applicants who passed the Diploma in Computer Science and Application (DCSA) program from Bangladesh Open University.
- Applicants who obtained 3 (three) or 4 (four) years Diploma in CSE/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronic Engineering/ Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized Polytechnic Institute with a minimum CGPA 2.0 / 2nd division.
- Applicants who have passed SSC/equivalent and HSC/ equivalent examination in the current year or years before the notification can apply.
Selection Criteria
- Written Admission Test: Admission test will be conducted on the basis of the current syllabus of Mathematics, Physics, English and General Knowledge subjects of H.S.C examinations. The questions of admission test will be set in MCQ and/writing ability and conducted out of 100 marks. Duration of the written test is one hour and ten minutes and distribution of marks is given below:
Serial Subject Marks Syllabus 1 Mathematics 35 Current Syllabi of the HSC Examination 2 Physice 35 3 English 20 4 Writing Ability(Bangla and English) 5+5=10 Total 100 - Interview/ Viva-voce: The candidates will be attend in interview/viva-voce based on their obtained marks in written test.
- Applicants who passed the Diploma in Computer Science and Application (DCSA) program from Bangladesh Open University.
- 10% seats will be reserved for the candidates who have completed Diploma in Computer Science and Application program from BOU and other quotas shall be maintained as per Govt. rules.
- Admission Committee reserves all rights to make any changes.
Distribution of Marks
Theory Courses
- Distribution of marks for each course is as follows:
Category Marks % Class Attendance 5% Assignment/ Case study 10% Quizzes/ Class test 15 % Semester Final Examination 70% Total 100 - Number of assignment/case study of a course shall be at least three (3).
- At least two quizzes/ class test shall be conducted. Best one shall be considered as final quizzes / class test marks.
Laboratory Courses
- Distribution of marks for each course is as follows:
Category Marks % Class attendance 10% Lab performance 10% Assignment/ case study 10% Quizzes/class test 10% Semester final examination 60% Problem solving/ Lab test (40) Viva-Voce (10) Note book on experiment /Lab Report (10) Total 100% - Number of assignment/case study of a course shall be at least three (3).
- At least two quizzes/ class test shall be conducted. Best one shall be considered as final quizzes / class test marks.
Project Work
- Total one hundred marks are allotted for Project Work. Distribution of marks is as follows:
Category Marks % Project Supervisor 30 % Project work 40 % Presentation 20 % Viva-Voce 10 % Total 100 %
Requirements for Obtaining ‘B.Sc in CSE’ Degree
- Complete 148 credits successfully;
- Obtain a minimum grade of ‘D’ in each course;
- Secure a minimum ‘Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)’ of 2.25;
- Complete the program within eight academic years of his/ her first admission year into the program.
For more information:
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mamunur Rashid
- Professor (Computer Science)
- School of Science and Technology
- Bangladesh Open University
- Board Bazar, Gazipur-1705.
- E-mail: mamunbou@gmail.com
- Phone: 09666730730 Ex.686, 8922871(res), +880 1716-115139 (cell).
Dean Office
School of Science and Technology (SST)Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur-1705.
Phone : 9291111 (Direct), 09666730730 Ex.685
Fax : 880-2-9291111
E-mail :deansst2017@gmail.com
