Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka
Encyclopedia
Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka
(IITDU) is an educational institution aimed at developing efficient manpower in the field of information technology
. IIT currently offers Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), Masters in Information Technology (MIT) and Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT). In addition IIT frequently publishes its research works in international journals and conferences. IIT strives to keep pace with the ever changing and fast growing needs of IT industry.
Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka offers a variety of courses for people of different categories.
BIT(SE) program is a four-year industry-oriented degree. Two and a half years of study will be followed by a half-year industry placement before the final year of study. Students will be assisted by the Institute in their placement for internship. Students then integrate their industry experience within their studies when they return for their final year. BIT(SE) program intends to develop in students strong communication skills together with an outward worldly focus, positive personality and business attitudes. A brochure as well as other details can be found from this link
Further details can be found here
Admission Procedure
PGDIT Brochure
* Currently on study leave
* Directors of Dhaka University Computer Center.
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
(IITDU) is an educational institution aimed at developing efficient manpower in the field of information technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
. IIT currently offers Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), Masters in Information Technology (MIT) and Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT). In addition IIT frequently publishes its research works in international journals and conferences. IIT strives to keep pace with the ever changing and fast growing needs of IT industry.
Establishment
In the annual session of June 2001, The Dhaka University Senate established Institute of Information Technology (IIT) by converting the erstwhile Computer Center (Estd. in 1985). The aim was to train skilled manpower in the field of Information Technology (IT) and to establish computer network in the University.Courses
Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka offers a variety of courses for people of different categories.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Software Engineering), BIT(SE) in short, is the under-graduation degree offered by the institute. The degree is expected to be particularly suited to people with high technical aspirations and strong communication skills.BIT(SE) program is a four-year industry-oriented degree. Two and a half years of study will be followed by a half-year industry placement before the final year of study. Students will be assisted by the Institute in their placement for internship. Students then integrate their industry experience within their studies when they return for their final year. BIT(SE) program intends to develop in students strong communication skills together with an outward worldly focus, positive personality and business attitudes. A brochure as well as other details can be found from this link
Masters in Information Technology
A four years BSc / BSc (Engg.) degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or a minium 3 years Bachelor degree with a PGDIT degree is the minimum qualification for appearing in the entrance examination. The programme extends over two-semesters/one academic year of full-time study. Classes will be held during normal working hours. The programme requires minimum 36 credit hours of course work.Further details can be found here
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
The PGDIT is an one-year programme on the principles and practice of information technology. At least two years degree in BA / BS / BSc / BSc (Engg.) is the minimum qualification for appearing in the entrance examination. Admission to the PGDIT/MIT is based on a written examination followed by an interview at IIT. For further details:Admission Procedure
PGDIT Brochure
Other Courses
Besides the three major courses, IIT offers different Short Courses depending on demand and the minimum qualification for depends upon the nature of the courses. There are no fixed schedule for admission.List of Faculty Members
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Zerina Begum | Professor |
| Mohd. Zulfiquar Hafiz (Jewel) | Associate Professor |
| Dr. Md. Mahbubul Alam Joarder | Associate Professor |
| Dr. Kazi Muheymin-Us-Sakib | Assistant Professor |
| Shareeful Islam* | Assistant Professor |
| Md. Shariful Islam | Assistant Professor |
| Mohammad Shoyaib* | Assistant Professor |
| Mohammed Shafiul Alam Khan | Assistant Professor |
| Md. Saiful Islam* | Assistant Professor |
| Md. Moniruzzaman Bhuiyan* | Lecturer |
| Mahmuda Rahman* | Lecturer |
| Md. Golam Murshed* | Lecturer |
| B. M. Mainul Hossain* | Lecturer |
| Shah Mostafa Khaled* | Lecturer |
| Ahmedul Kabir | Lecturer |
| Tahrima Rahman* | Lecturer |
| Naushin Nower | Lecturer |
| Sumon Ahmed | Lecturer |
| Rezvi Shahariar | Lecturer |
* Currently on study leave
List of Directors
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| A M Harun ar Rashid* | 13-May-1985 | 29-Aug-1989 |
| Ajoy Kumar Roy* | 30-Aug-1989 | 30-Jun-1995 |
| Md. Lutfar Rahman* | 01-Jul-1995 | 03-Nov-1999 |
| Ahmed Shafee* | 04-Nov-1999 | 26-Jun-2001 |
| Ahmed Shafee | 27-Jun-2001 | 24-Jul-2002 |
| A K M Maqbulur Rahman | 31-Jul-2002 | 29-Jul-2005 |
| Zerina Begum | 30-Jul-2005 | 29-Jul-2008 |
| Mohd. Zulfiquar Hafiz | 30-Jul-2008 | 29-Jul-2011 |
| Md. Mahbubul Alam Joarder | 30-Jul-2011 | present |
* Directors of Dhaka University Computer Center.