The apex academic wing of Bangladesh Police. Providing mid-level and senior law enforcement officers, cadres, civil administrative professionals, and global candidates with specialized training in evidence-based policing, criminological science, and tactical justice leadership.
Graduate Learning Structure (MACPM)
Introduced in July 2016, this graduate academic curriculum represents a major milestone in Police Staff College’s mission. The program offers a solid foundations-based academic environment to develop capabilities in forensic logic, evidence interpretation, modern management, and crime counter-tactics.
This course is tailored not only for police officers but also for cadred officers from diverse civil departments, defense services, and fresh graduates aiming to secure rewarding careers in public safety, judicial execution, and investigative wings.
"Developing critical insights on contemporary security and criminology arenas to discharge operational police duties effectively."
Students must complete a total of 40 credit points consisting of 12 academic courses. First Semester has 5 compulsory courses (4 credits each). Second Semester requires 4 compulsory courses (2 credits each), 1 compulsory comprehensive course (4 credits), and 2 out of 3 elective courses (4 credits each).
| Course Code | Course Title & Overview | Type | Credits | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810501 | Bangladesh State and Criminal Justice System Structure and function of procedural/substantive law, police, courts, corrections, and separation of power. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810503 | Applied Criminology Development of criminology, theories of crime causation (biological, strain, labeling), and policy formulations. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810505 | Police Leadership and Management Management theories, Bangladesh Police strategic planning, leadership style impacts, and operations. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810507 | Research Methods and Statistics in Criminology Scientific inquiry in criminology, design, literature review, sampling, data collections, and SPSS lab methods. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810509 | Organized Crime and Terrorism Evolving dynamics of terrorism waves, radicalization, counter-strategies, financing, and Transnational Organized Crime. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| Sub-Total 1st Semester Credits | 20.0 | |||
| Course Code | Course Title & Overview | Type | Credits | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810511 | Criminal Psychology aggression, psychopathy, personality factors, lie detection, and treatment/prediction in corrections. | Compulsory | 2.0 | Details → |
| 810513 | Seminar in Policing and Law Enforcement Slide development, scientific presenting with confidence, and analysis of real crime and security problems. | Compulsory | 2.0 | Details → |
| 810515 | Research Methods in Criminology Practical, lab-based proposal implementation, instrument pilot testing, data entry, and SPSS cleaning/analysis. | Compulsory | 2.0 | Details → |
| 810517 | Comprehensive Mandatory comprehensive written and oral examination covering all core syllabus elements. | Compulsory | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810519 | Victimology Scientific study of victimization, lifestyle theories, risk factors, victim blaming, and restorative models. | Compulsory | 2.0 | Details → |
| 810521 | Contemporary Issues in Policing Shift to community policing, evidence-based policing (EBP), CompStat, and Southern green criminology. | Elective | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810523 | Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science Investigation processes, interrogation/interviewing, DNA profiling, pathology, ballistics, and cyber forensics. | Elective | 4.0 | Details → |
| 810524 | Thesis CGPA 3.25+ Req. Supervised independent academic research on an approved topic. Approval from PSC Viva Board required. | Elective | 4.0 | Details → |
| Sub-Total 2nd Semester Credits (Taken) | 20.0 | |||
2nd Semester Rules & Electives Selection
The program admits police commanders, defense officers, civil executives, and qualified civilians. Ensure you fulfill NU's strict academic prerequisites prior to buying the application form.
Follow the official steps administered by the Academic Wing, Police Staff College. Applications must be submitted in person with the hardcopy form.
* Evening schedules are optimized to support active service officers and civil executives.
Get the academic application form package. Print the PDF document, complete the forms in block letters, and attach required certifications.
* Course fee is payable in two equal installments. Application forms must be submitted along with the standard National University processing fee.
Please attach certified/attested copies of the following documents. Original copies must be presented to the Academic Board during verification. Incomplete documentation results in immediate disqualification.
