About CPC

Career and Placement Center

North South University (NSU) is one of the top-ranked private universities in Bangladesh. The Career Placement Center in NSU was established in 1996 to identify job opportunities for all students of North South University. NSU's Career and Placement Center (CPC) has been diligently grooming the students so that the students to fit well in the workplace of their organizations in Bangladesh and worldwide. This year, the CPC marks 25 years of its glorious journey. The CPC manages progressive development through the internship program, job searches, job placements, seminars, and workshops for NSU students. It is the first window for the students taking their first steps in starting their careers. CPC provides initial guidance for career choice and practical demonstration of corporate culture vital for graduating students in making decisions about the appropriate career goal.
The CPC has built a strong network with the CEOs and Managing Directors (MD) of different organizations which allows the CPC to highlight the students' capabilities to the right organizations. I have been teaching in the School of Business and Economics since 2007. Thousands of students have graduated from NSU and went through HRM classes. More than 50 of my students have become Head of Human Resources in different organizations, MNCs, and local conglomerates. I have been able to successfully incorporate my 28 years of teaching and research experience with various reputed academic institutions worldwide in the various activities of the CPC. My teaching and research experience in more than 100 multinational companies throughout the USA, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the UK had given me insights into what corporations are looking for, the expectations of graduating students, and the best way to transition from student life to handling responsibilities in a corporate job.

Professionals working in the CPC are devoted to helping students with their career-related issues. It supports students to make the necessary transition from student lives to a career in the corporate world. This transition related support activities could participating in seminars for particular disciplined-based arrangements, learning to work as a team player, showing creativity and a desire to excel.

The CPC focuses on developing all types of soft skills, hard skills, and technical skills that encourage teamwork, exploration, and creativity among students. One of the essential qualities that any student can possess, along with a strong resume, is the ability to face an interview. CPC strives to support students to become confident by hosting regular seminars and workshops on various topics through corporate experts from the industry. CPC also has a comprehensive archive of current internship students and job searching for students in their final year. This is supported by the annual alumni mentorship program, which brings together experienced alumni and fresh graduates to interact and share comprehensive professional knowledge and skills.

CPC can be considered a platform that works as the first window for students entering their career path. For 25 years, CPC has been working relentlessly to serve the students with the best career support and opportunities. This first official newsletter published by this department demonstrates the various services the CPC offers to prepare students for their career development. It also illustrates the bridge CPC has built between academia and the corporate world with the help of corporates from Bangladesh and worldwide. Students and graduates need proper guidance and grooming to establish themselves in the corporate world. CPC works as an essential window to make the strongest first impression on students and highly considered employers from various organizations.

History of Career and Placement Center (CPC)

As the first private university in Bangladesh, North South University (NSU) pioneered career development initiatives by launching its Career Development program in 1996, which is now known as the Career and Placement Center (CPC). Initially established as the Student Career Planning and Placement Center, it was renamed the Department of Career Services (DCS) in 1999. With the introduction of Professional Development Programs (PDP), it became Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS) in 2005.
Under the leadership of Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury (2005–2012), former Director and current Vice-Chancellor, the center was significantly strengthened through the successful and continuous organization of National Career Fairs. On 25 May 2015, the center adopted its current name, Career and Placement Center (CPC), and has since continued to provide internships, job placements, career counseling, and professional development services. Currently, under the leadership of Dr. Farzana Nahid, CPC continues its legacy of excellence, including organizing the 10th National Career Fair in 2026.

List of Directors of CPC

Functions of CPC:

• Career guidance and counselling.
• CV Writing and Interview Skill Development related grooming sessions.
• Support Regarding Internship Placement.
• Maintaining updated database for graduating students.
• Maintaining 24/7 communication with students through our official social media page.
• Organize and Facilitate Seminars, on campus recruitment, presentation and workshops, collaboratively with renowned organizations.
• Maintains regular liaison with the corporate delegates to make internship and job opportunity more accessible to NSU students.