The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) of the Faculty of Business Administration, American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB), organized BizTech 3.0 on 27th and 28th July 2022 at AIUB premises. The two-day long event encompassed multidisciplinary events, such as Free Training to students outside AIUB on technology integration in businesses and also to instill managerial and leadership skills in the students. Prof. Dr. Tazul Islam, Dean-In-Charge [FBA], Dean [FASS], AIUB, together with Danilo G. Morgia, Director, IT Operations; Dr. ABM Rahmatullah, Associate Dean of FASS; and Mr.Pius Costa, Registrar & Controller of Examinations, Mr. Manzur H. Khan, Director, Office of Student Affairs inaugurated BizTech 3.0. Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed; Director of MBA Program and Dr. Farheen Hassan, Director of BBA Program, Dr. Mohammad Faridul Alam, Head, Dept. of accounting & Finance, Dr. Khondaker Sazzadul Karim, Head of Marketing and International Business, and other distinguished guests visited the events and provided their invaluable opinion. This event adheres to the SDG goals achievement of AIUB as this event represents SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
On the second day of BizTech 3.0, Inter-College Technology based Smart Business Plan Competition and Quiz Contest on ICT in Bangladesh, was held as part of the Outreach program of AIUB. This event allowed college students to take part in free certification course and participate in Poster and Quiz competition. The theme of the presentation was "Smart Business models under difficult economic conditions." Over 100 students and their faculty members from eleven colleges participated in this event. The "Biz-Tech 3.0 Smart Business model" exhibition was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in the Multipurpose Hall (D-Building). Ms. Nazia Farhana welcomed the students and guests and instructed them to create posters for the Technology-based Business Plan. During the exhibition, Dr. Nisar Ahmed, Director of the MBA, Dr. Farheen Hassan, Director of the BBA, and other department heads and faculty members were present. These mentors also took the visitors on a campus tour to demonstrate AIUB's culture, architecture, and facilities. The visitor felt enthusiastic and upbeat while walking around campus. The purpose of the event is to provide a forum for college students to share their creative business ideas with industry experts and invited corporate guests in order to receive feedback for the future development and implementation of their ideas. It also improves the students' analytical and problem-solving skills and fosters social responsibility. Three MIS students were assigned as mentors for each group to ensure meaningful experiences and to encourage and assist the participants in generating ideas for such time-consuming creative events. The distinguished guests and faculty members evaluated the business plans created by the students at the exhibition. The spectators admired the project posters and models' skillful presentation and well-executed handwork. The exhibition was only made possible by the tireless efforts of the respective teachers and students, as well as the support of AIUB Management. All of the students found the presence of the distinguished visitors to be very engaging. After the show, academic and industrial professionals picked the best posters. The college students were delighted to receive free certification course, training and certificates for being part of this prestigious event.
The Prize Giving ceremony was inaugurated by the welcome speech of Dr. Farheen Hassan, Director of BBA Program. Special Guest Mr Pius Costa, Registrar & Controller of Examinations entertained the audience with his delightful speech. After his brief speech, the Chief Guest Brigadier General TAEF UL HAQ, Principal, Rajuk Uttara Model College, handed over the crests to the competition winners. The event was also attended by the dignitaries from the sponsors. After closing ceremony, a pleasant cultural program was held by the AIUB Performing Arts Club [APAC]. For nationwide coverage, Rtv and City FM 96.00 were the media and radio partner respectively. The program was organized and coordinated by Mr. Mehzabul Hoque Nahid, Ms. Nazia Farhana and Mr. Jubayer Suhan with the support from the Office of Students Affairs (OSA).
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