Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology explained

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
Motto:	Creative Destination of the Nation
Chairman:	Md. Imamul Kabir Shanto^[1]
Vice Chancellor:	Md. Shah-E-Alam
Address:	Plot# 06, Road/Avenue# 06, Sector# 17/H-1,Uttara, 1230
Country:	Bangladesh
Postcode:	1230
Coordinates:	23.874°N 90.3905°W
Colours:	Prussian blue

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) (Bengali: শান্ত-মরিয়ম সৃজনশীল প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private university established in 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[2] It was named after Md. Imamul Kabir Shanto (founder and chairman)^[3] and his wife Tahmina Chowdhury Kabir (Mariam) (founder and vice chairman).^{[4] [5]}

Academic programs

The academic programs of the university are conducted by three faculties.^{[6] [7]}

Faculty of Design & Technology

• B.A. (Hons) Fashion Design & Technology
• B.A. (Hons) Apparel Manufacturing Management & Technology
• B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture
• B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design & Multimedia

• Bachelor of Architecture
• B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science & Information Technology
• B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science & Engineering
• M.A. Fashion Design/Product Design
• M.A. Interior Design

Faculty of Fine & Performing Arts

• B.Fine Arts (Hons) and Diploma Drawing & Painting^[8]
• M.Fine Arts Drawing & Painting
• B.Music (Hons) Ravindra, Nazrul, Classical
• B.Music (Hons) Dance
• M.Music (Masters) Ravindra, Nazrul, Classical
• M.Music (Masters) Dance

Faculty of Management & General Studies

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• B.A. (Hons) in English (language & literature)
• BSS (Hons) in Sociology & Anthropology
• MBA Product & Fashion Merchandising
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Executive MB
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• M.A. in English
• M.A. in Islamic Studies
• M.A. in Bengali
• MSS in Government & Politics
• MSS in Sociology & Anthropology

List of vice-chancellors

• Prof. DR. MD. Shah-E-Alam (present)^[9]

Shanto-Mariam Academy of Creative Technology

Shanto-Mariam Academy of Creative Technology teaches various programs, including design, performing arts, and technical education throughout the country. It is a sister concern of the university that focuses on:

• Art
• Music (Ravindra, Nazrul, Classical)
• Dance (Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Folk dance, Manipuri)
• Instrumental music (Tabla, Guitar, Violin)
• Correct Pronunciation
• Recitation
• Acting
• News reading

Diploma and certificate courses are offered in Fashion design, Interior design, Graphic design, Multimedia, and Music. The academy also offers vocational SSC in Automotive, Garment design & pattern cutting, and Interior with Auto CAD under the Open University. The academy also offers SSC and HSC programs for underprivileged students who are working.^[10]

Shanto-Mariam Institute of Creative Technology

Shanto-Mariam Institute of Creative Technology, an education institute of the Shanto-Mariam Foundation, offers BTEC/Edexcel National and Higher National diplomas in the following subjects:

• Fashion design
• 3D design
• Graphic Design & Multimedia
• Clothing merchandising
• Information Technology
• BBA
• Apparel Merchandising

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Further reading

• News: Wadud . Mushfique . 9 September 2014 . UGC sounds warning about 12 private universities . Dhaka Tribune . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170829120738/http://archive.dhakatribune.com/education/2014/sep/09/ugc-sounds-warning-about-12-private-universities . 29 August 2017 .
• News: Wadud . Mushfique . 18 September 2014 . Higher education body warns 12 private universities . University World News.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shanto-Mariam Chairman Imamul Kabir Shanto dies from COVID-19 .
2. Web site: Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology . University Grants Commission.
3. Web site: Board of Trustees . Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.
4. Web site: A Creative Destination for the Nation . 29 May 2024 .
5. Web site: Shanto-Mariam Foundation Day celebrated . February 2019 .
6. Web site: Shanto-Mariam University holds freshers' reception .
7. Web site: Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology hosts 2nd convocation . 5 December 2017 .
8. Web site: Celebrating Life Festival at Smuct . 26 July 2014 .
9. Web site: vc.
10. Web site: Vocational Education and Skills Development – SMF . 2024-08-12 . en-US.
11. Web site: Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.