Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurial Economics, Economics with a Purpose & Entrepreneurship with a Vision
🎓 Program Overview
The Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Entrepreneurial Economics is an innovative undergraduate program introduced by Dhaka School of Economics (DScE) to address one of the most pressing needs of our time: developing entrepreneurial minds capable of transforming ideas into impactful enterprises.
Unlike traditional economics programs, this four-year, eight-semester degree blends economic theory with practical entrepreneurship skills. It is designed to develop not only economists but visionary entrepreneurs who are able to create employment, drive innovation, and shape economic transformation in Bangladesh and beyond.
Whether students come from science, commerce, or humanities backgrounds, this program equips them with the tools, mindset, and exposure to thrive as future business leaders and changemakers.
📘 Key Features of the Program
- Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
- Total Credit Hours: 160
- Medium of Instruction: English
- Curriculum Balance: 50% theory + 50% practical applications
- Capstone Component: Internship or research, field visits, business plan competitions, and incubator-based project work
- Global Exposure: Opportunities for international study tours and cross-border learning through institutional collaborations
📚 What You'll Study
Students will undertake a wide range of courses in:
- Core Economics: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Public Finance
- Entrepreneurship & Business: Business Plan Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Venture Capital
- Multidisciplinary Learning: Communication, Legal Environment, IT & Digital Economy, Bengali and English language labs
- Hands-On Experience: Industrial visits, case studies, mob flash preparation, elevator pitches, economic incubator use, business simulations
In the final semester, high-performing students may choose a thesis/internship track, contributing to real-world entrepreneurial development initiatives
💼 Program Objectives
- Train students to launch ventures, create jobs, and add value to society
- Equip graduates with the skills to analyze economic trends, identify market opportunities, and develop sustainable businesses
- Foster critical thinking, financial literacy, digital fluency, and ethical leadership
- Provide a platform for students to start their own businesses even before graduation through DScE’s Economic Incubator
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- SSC/O-Level (2018–2021) and HSC/A-Level (2022–2023) or equivalent
- Minimum combined GPA of 6.0 (with 4th subject)
- O/A Level: 5 subjects in O-Level and 2 in A-Level with minimum 4 B grades and 3 C grades
- Preference to students with background in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or English
📝 Admission Process
- Written Test: Based on English, Bengali, and basic math or general knowledge
- Viva Voce: Conducted for shortlisted candidates
- SAT Exemption: Applicants with SAT Reasoning Test scores above 1265/1600 may be exempted from the written test
Admission is held once a year. Final decisions rest with the DScE Admission Committee.
💳 Tuition and Fees
- Total Program Cost: Approx. BDT 426,600
- Initial Admission + 1st Semester: BDT 66,080
- Per Semester Fee (2nd–8th): BDT 51,950
- Additional Charges: Field trips, ID card, optional dissertation fee (if applicable)
🎓 Scholarship and Waiver Opportunities
- Admission Waivers (based on SSC/HSC performance): Up to 20%
- Merit-Based Waivers:
- CGPA 3.85+ = 40% tuition waiver
- CGPA 3.75–3.84 = 25%
- CGPA 3.50–3.74 = 10%
🌱 Learning by Doing: Practical Exposure
The Entrepreneurial Economics program emphasizes experiential learning:
- Incubation Support: Business mentoring, workspace, funding access
- Industrial Visits: Real-life exposure to startup and corporate ecosystems
- Field Trips: Optional international tour in collaboration with partner universities
- Business Competitions: Case studies, pitching contests, group innovations
- Startup Development: Students receive institutional support to launch their ventures before graduation
🌍 Career Pathways
Graduates of this program are uniquely positioned to:
- Start and scale their own ventures
- Work in innovation and startup ecosystems
- Join think tanks, development agencies, and impact investing firms
- Pursue higher studies in Entrepreneurial Economics, Innovation, Business Administration, and Development Studies
This degree transforms students from job seekers into job creators, contributing to national and global economic development.
📌 Why Study at DScE?
- Affiliated with the prestigious University of Dhaka
- First-of-its-kind program in Bangladesh combining economics and entrepreneurship
- Renowned faculty with academic and industry expertise
- Modern classrooms, data center, digital library, and academic journal access
- Vibrant student life including clubs, networking, seminars, and research initiatives