University of Development Alternative

University Of Development Alternative (UODA)
Motto	Education for Human Development
Type	Private
Established	2002
Chancellor	President Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-Chancellor	RI Sharif
Students	12,000
Address	80, Satmosjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka - 1209, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 23°45′08″N 90°22′10″E / 23.7523°N 90.3694°E
Campus	Urban
Website	uoda.edu.bd

The University Of Development Alternative (UODA) is a private university in Bangladesh.^[1]^[2]^[3]

History

This idea was founded and initiated by the president of UODA, Mujib Khan. In 2002 the Government of Bangladesh approved the University of Development Alternative (UODA), and now under 6 faculties, UODA offers undergraduate courses in over 14 subjects. The students can also achieve their master's degree in their respective subjects after their respective 4 years undergraduate programmes. Its temporary campuses are in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[4]

Background

A group of individuals formed a non-profit and non-political social organization, the Student Welfare Organization of Bangladesh (SWOB) in 1978 for guiding the youth. To achieve SWOB's mission, the College of Development Alternative (CODA) was founded in 1992 and the School of Development Alternative (SODA) in 1996. The University of Development Alternative started its journey in 2002. The three institutions embody the original vision of a system of Complete Education for Alternative Development (CEFAD), imparting technical and social education from childhood to maturity.

In 2002 the government of Bangladesh approved the University Of Development Alternative (UODA). Under four faculties, UODA offers four-year honors degrees in 14 subjects. The university also facilitates post graduate education (Master's).

Academic collaboration

Accreditation and academic collaboration

UODA is accredited by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Efforts are on going to expand academic collaboration through exchange programmes and mutual accreditation with leading universities of the world.^[5]

Scope

UODA has the authority, under its charter, to confer degrees on the students, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in all faculties of Arts and Sciences including the fields of Engineering, Law, Agriculture and Medicine. It also has the authority to grant diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions. Currently UODA offers Bachelors and master's degrees in a large number of disciplines.

List of vice-chancellors

Mohammed Rahmatullah (died) ^[6]

Schools

School of Arts

Department of English offers a bachelor's degree
Department of Fine Arts offers a bachelor's degree, BFA and a master's degree (MFA)
Department of Music
Department of Bengali (Bangla)
Department of Mathematics
Department of Law and Human Rights
Department of Communication and Media Studies (CMS) offers a bachelor's degree^[7]
Department of English

School of Life Science

The School of Life Science is the largest faculty. The departments are:

The Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Department of Molecular Medicine and Bioinformatics (MMB)
Department of Pharmacy

School of Engineering and Communication

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) offers a bachelor's degree
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) offers a bachelor's degree
Department of Mathematics (BSc Math) offers a bachelor's degree
Department of Statistics
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Department of Physics and Electronics

School of Social Science

Department of International Relations
Department of Politics and Development
Department of Economics
Department of Communication and Media Stuides

School of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration (BBA, MBA)

Majors

References

^ "UODA communication and media studies alumni association launched". 17 February 2024.
^ "UODA admission fair begins".
^ "UODA holds workshop on career development".
^ Ahmed, Moshtaq (26 July 2015). "41 pvt univs to fail to relocate within deadline". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
^ "Seminar on job strain in workplace held".
^ "vc".
^ "UODA journalism department students visit national museum".

External links

UODA Official Website

[1] "UODA communication and media studies alumni association launched". 17 February 2024.

[2] "UODA admission fair begins".

[3] "UODA holds workshop on career development".

[4] Ahmed, Moshtaq (26 July 2015). "41 pvt univs to fail to relocate within deadline". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

[5] "Seminar on job strain in workplace held".

[6] "vc".

[7] "UODA journalism department students visit national museum".

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Authority control databases
International	ISNI 2 VIAF
National	United States