Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, has recently hosted the orientation program for this year’s 3rd intake of the Monash College Diploma (MCD) program. It was standing room only as students and parents gathered at the UCB campus for the event that provided them with a comprehensive introduction to many exciting aspects of studying Business, Engineering and Information Technology programs from a world top 40 university.
The orientation commenced with the welcoming remarks of Professor Hew Gill, President & Provost of UCB. Azra Karim, In-country Representative Bangladesh, International Student Recruitment, Monash University, University Marketing, Admissions, and Communications; and Daniel Lum, Senior Executive, International Recruitment & Development, Marketing and Future Students, Monash University, Malaysia then made presentations explaining the many benefits and opportunities of the Monash programs.
Dr Sadia Afreen, MCD Programs Coordinator, gave a thorough overview of the different MCD programs that would be pursued by the students. Shafik Waes, Deputy Registrar explained key academic policies and procedures, and Biplab Paul, IT Executive, introduced students to the world class systems provided at UCB. The new students also joined in an experience session to meet current students and learn what it is like to study an international curriculum in Bangladesh. The student orientation concluded with an in-depth session on Counselling & Support Services, Student Clubs, and the many activities that take place at the UCB Gulshan campus.
Prof. Hew Gill and Samia Salam conducted a parent orientation session explaining how the MCD programs are a fast track for students to a range of Business, Engineering and Information Technology degrees at Monash University in Australia or Malaysia. Prof. Hew also shared details of some of the exciting scholarship opportunities open to UCB students.
He said, “MCD allows students to complete the first year of a Monash Business, Engineering or IT degree in Dhaka. The program serves as a bridge that connects students to a top university, and that gives UCB students the same quality of education they would in Australia. MCD takes less than a year and ensures students a seamless progression into their second year at Monash Australia or Malaysia.”
Azra Karim of Monash University said, “UCB has rigorous academic standards, a supportive learning ecosystem, and a focus on holistic development. In partnership with Monash, UCB guides each student towards excellent academic results with a 100% pass rate in the last assessment cycle. UCB is a world topping partner for success at Monash University and beyond”.
The Monash MCD programs in Business, Engineering and IT are open to students with HSC, AS, A Levels and similar qualifications, with many scholarships available. MCD allows local students to jump into the second year of their preferred undergraduate degree at Monash University.
Published in: Thestatement24
