Message from Rector - Institute of Business & Technology

Academic SystemSystem of EducationEducation process is based on a semester system. There are 2 semesters + 1 short semester in a calendar year. Eachsemester is generally of 16-18 weeks duration.Graduation RequirementA student is entitled to graduate, if he or she completes all prescribed course work, lab work, reports, assignments,projects/thesis etc. and attains a CGPA of 2.5 or above in case of Undergraduate Programs and 3.0 in case of GraduatePrograms.Transcripts / Student RecordsA copy of academic record is provided at the end of each semester. An official transcript of the entire academic record isprovided upon submission of a written request from the student along with the requisite fee. However, on-line InformationSystem allows students to access their records from virtually anywhere, though, for official transcripts they have to contactExamination department. Official transcripts are handed over in 15 working days, however, in exceptional cases it maybe provided on urgent basis on payment of the urgent transcript fee.Academic SystemSpecializationsBiztek offers optimized specializations in accordance with the changing need and demands of working professionals. Themotive for a personalized program is to offer the working individuals short courses that are relevant to their requirements.Biztek uses a combination of standard and tailored curricula to provide greater flexibility, an interdisciplinary, but focusedcurriculum that enable students to participate effectively in addressing various trends of the marketplace. Students cantake courses in various academic fields being offered at Biztek that integrate that knowledge with their practical professions.Other specializations are being developed and students can have an opportunity to take specializations based on theirinterests.Single MajorMajor means the fields in which the student wants to build his/her career. There are a variety of majors offered at Biztekin which students can enroll themselves. Students are required to choose their majors at the time of admissions. Oncethe major is chosen, it can only be changed during the following semester and conditions apply. A specific reason isrequired to be mentioned for the change of major. Majors can not be changed during semesters or after the secondsemester.Dual SpecializationAfter successful completion of BBA program, a student can avail the dual specialization facility by taking one moresemester for the chosen specialization. For specialization, a student has to complete 4 advanced courses in the chosendiscipline. If student wants to choose a dual specialization / bi-major option, he/she has to select atleast two more subjectsfrom the discipline of his/her chosen specialization. In the final semester of MBA degree program, a student will choosea subject from specialization category. If a student wants to choose a dual specialization / bi major option, he has to selectat least two more subjects from the disciplines of his/her specialization.AssessmentAssessment is comprised of two quizzes, one assignment, one midterm and one final examination besides other evaluationparameters. Each semester is of 16 to 18 weeks of duration and in order to maintain the high quality education, student'sknowledge is assessed on a regular basis. Therefore, to secure good grades it is essential that students take their studiesseriously from the very beginning of the semester.Evaluation CriteriaIn order to ensure that the students do not study just at the end of the term and earn good grades, continuous assessmentprocess takes place throughout the semester. Surprise quizzes, assignments, class discussions, midterms, seminars, eventsparticipation, Biztekian Vision participation, etc. all contribute to achievement of worthy grades. At Biztek, students'performance evaluation is done in a unique way. Biztek believes that business executives should be all-rounder. Therefore,in addition to classroom performance through quizzes and exams, students are expected to complete and present anassignment each semester. Students may also participate in Biztek's in house magazine i.e. Biztekian Vision in the formof original creative write-ups. To give students an exposure in terms of academic as well as non-academic activities (e.g. seminars, workshops, musical evenings), their presence and participation are considered mandatory and their attendanceare marked and recorded for further assessment and consideration. This exercise helps them to remain alert in terms ofparticipation and knowledge gain.19