Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) for HRD in Bangladesh: A Study on Joint MBA Program of USTC and CPA

Mohammed Muzammel Hoque¹, Md. Sarwar Uddin² 
(1. Faculty of Business Administration, University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC), Bangladesh;
2. Faculty of Business Administration, BGC Trust University, Bangladesh)

Abstract: The paper focuses on the role of joint MBA program of USTC (University of Science & Technology Chittagong) and CPA (Chittagong Port Authority) as a PPP for HRD in Bangladesh from the perspective of maritime industry. This type of program is the first in its kind in Bangladesh in order to create skilled and productive business graduates for meeting the demand of knowledge economy, globalization and employability. The distinctive characteristics of the program are pool of maritime and business administration courses, unique professional and academic PPP project for HRD, pool of benefits for the students, intensive quality control, effective administration of the program and the likes. The paper highlights some recommendations for the successful operation of the MBA program under framework of PPP in Bangladesh.

Key words: maritime industry; joint MBA program; PPP; HRD; strategic choice

JEL Code: I23