Comilla University (CoU) organised an orientation programme for students of the 25th batch of its Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme on Friday (October 30).

The programme was held at the conference room of the Faculty of Business Studies on the university campus.

CoU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr M M Shariful Karim attended the event as chief guest, while Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Amjad Hossain Sarker, Treasurer Professor Dr Mohammad Belal Uddin and Madhumati Bank Deputy Managing Director Arif Hasan Khan were present as special guests. Professor Dr Md Emdadul Haque, dean of the Faculty of Business Studies, chaired the programme.

Speaking at the event, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Amjad Hossain Sarker said the programme aimed to equip students with practical skills and professional knowledge beyond academic qualifications.

He added that students would have internship opportunities at the end of the semester to gain practical experience.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr M M Shariful Karim said the university’s educational philosophy was based on learning, creating, connecting and leading.

He said education should go beyond preparing graduates for employment, encouraging them to use their knowledge, integrity and leadership skills to create opportunities for others.

In his presidential address, Professor Dr Md Emdadul Haque said students would develop analytical abilities, critical thinking, leadership and interpersonal communication skills alongside their academic knowledge.

He reaffirmed the faculty’s commitment to ensuring quality education and a conducive learning environment, expressing hope that the next one and a half to two years would be a rewarding experience for the students.

Newly admitted student Moumita Saha expressed excitement about beginning her master’s journey at the university, saying she hoped to have a pleasant and rewarding experience with her fellow students.