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Department of Arabic

Introduction The Department of Arabic is enjoying the patronage of renowned scholars of international repute. The cautiously designed syllabus has considered the needs of students and the contemporary literary world that is a confluence of ancient and modern Arabic Literature, Language and Linguistics. Besides academic activities, curricular and co-curricular activities are also stressed like extension lectures, debates, study tours, picnics and other events to discover, enhance and polish the abilities and talent of the students.

At present Fifty Seven (57) courses of Arabic Literature, Language and Linguistics are taught including computer and research methodology.

Facilities There is well-stocked Seminar Library in the department containing books on almost all relevant subjects, a state-of-the-art Computer Lab with internet facility and modern audiovisual aids. Faculty Members Career Opportunities Assistant Professors The degree in Arabic would prove to be a key of Ms. Fatema Zainab (Incharge) success opening the doors of diversified fields Mr. Asif Saleem such as Teaching, Translation, (academic, Mr. Muhammad Imran Latif diplomatic and commercial etc.) and in Mr. Muhammad Abdul Hameed Nabeel electronic media as well. Programs Available Diploma in Quranic Arabic Language Diploma in Contemporary Arabic Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Arabic

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2273 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/arabic E-mail: [email protected] 11 Admissions 2013-14

Department of Economics Introduction The Department of Economics is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Arts. It was established in 1950-51with the enactment of the University of Act, at the old campus in the city and was later shifted to its present location in 1960. Professor Newman Joseph Adams, an American national, was Faculty Members appointed as the first chairman of the department. Due to its academic stance the department of Professor Economics has the distinction of being recognized as Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman premier department in the country. Many of its graduates, have had secured key positions at various Associate Professor national as well as international organizations. It is Dr. Abdul Waheed (Chairman) because of these standards that the department was accorded with the honor of establishing a center of Assistant Professors national capability in Economics by the name of Ms. Rubina Hassan “Applied Economics Research Center” through a Dr. S. Wiqar Hussain grant by the Government. Dr. Khalid Mustafa Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali Facilities Mr. M. Ahsanuddin The seminar library has a good collection of books Mr. Mirza M. Shahzad and periodicals related to Economics, Finance and Dr. Roohi Ahmed Transport. In order to fill the gaps, an inter library Ms. Safia Qamar loan facility is also available with other major Dr. Rummana Zaheer libraries in the city, including the Dr. Mahmood Ms. Seema Siddiqui Hai Husain Library and the research library of the AERC Ms. Noreen Mujahid the , the department has two Mr. M. Haseeb well-equipped computer labs. Ms. Saba Masood Ms. Lubna Naz

Specific Research Areas Lecturers The research interest of the teaching faculty includes: Mr. Zeeshan Atiq (S/L) international / global economics monetary Ms. Rabia Shakir economics; Islamic economics; innovation & Mr. M. Umair productivity; economic growth; development economics; banking & finance; human resource management etc. Programs Available Career Opportunities M.A/ M.Sc Graduation from Economics Department provides Masters in Economics and Finance an opportunity of fresh graduates to secure respectable positions in various national and Masters in Transport Management international institutions. They include State Bank of PGDEF , Planing Commission, Ministry of Finance & Economics Affairs, National and Private banks, research institutions and finance and brokerage For Further Details companies, teaching position in Universities and Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2270 colleges, and mid-career level managerial positions Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/economics E-mail: [email protected] in national and multi-national companies. 12 Admissions 2013-14

Department of English Introduction The Department of English was established in 1955. Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the department. The department was located in Shivjee Murarji bulding in Nanakwara. Later in January 1960 when the university move to its present location, the department was housed on the first floor of the Old Block in the Faculty of Arts. Prof. Dr. Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the department of English. Prof. Dr. Ali Ashraf, Prof. Maya Jamil, Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Hussain and Prof. Dr. Kaleem ur Faculty Members Rehman were among notable chairpersons. The Professor Department offers Masters program in both English Mr. Kaleem Raza Khan (Chairman) Literature and Linguistics in the Morning as well as Assistant Professors Evening. Prof. Maki Kureshi is one of the Ms. Dilshat Bano internationally reputed Pakistani English poet. Ms. Nishat Wasim Ms. Huma Shakir Ms. Lubna Shaheen Facilities Dr. Farhana Wazir Khan Department Seminar Library Dr. Iftikhar Shafi Audio-Visual Lab Mr. Tayyab Zaidi (SL) Cassette Library for the Blinds Ms. Shumaila Shafket Ali

Career Opportunities Lecturers Ms. Ibtesam Afreen Students of the department of English have entered a Ms. Bushra Khurram (SL) variety of vocational fields. Some of these fields are: Mr. Faisal Nazir (SL) CSS, Advertising, Media, (T.V, Radio, Newspapers, Ms. Lubna Hasan Magazines, etc.) Banking, Business, Teaching Educational Administration, Research, Translation Programs Available to mention only a few. Excellent job opportunities are M.A. (English) M.A. (English Linguistics/Literature) available for the students of English Department in the country and abroad. For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2268 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/english E-mail: [email protected]

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Department of International Relations Introduction The Department of International Relations was established in 1958 and it is the oldest department of this field in Pakistan. More than 700 students are studying in both morning and evening programs. It has been regularly organizing national and International level Conferences, workshops and Seminars.

Facilities Seminar library has more than 3000 books and also subscribes 15 journals related to different areas of study. Department has completely equipped computer lab which provide access to online journals and e-books to facilitate the research of students. Faculty Members Professors Dr. Moonis Ahmar Specific Research Areas Dr. Shaista Tabassum Faculty of IR Department contains highly qualified Dr. Mutahir Ahmed (Chairman) teachers. They have expertise in the area of IR theories, Political ceremony, Security studies, Peace Assistant Professors studies, human rights and International Law. Mr. Syed Amir Hameed Dr. Naeem Ahmed Career Opportunities Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqui Graduates of department are employed in different Ms. Nausheen Wasi fields. Most of them are employed in media, research Mr. Fahimuddin Ms. Sheila Zulfiqar Ahmed institutions, civil services and universities. Lecturers Mr. M. Faisal Awan

Program Available Masters in International Relations

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2274 Website: www.kuird.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected]

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Department of Mass Communication Introduction Established as Department of Journalism in 1955 with a diploma course for working journalists it was renamed as Department of Mass Communication in 1985. The department was established with an aim to produce qualified and trained journalists and media professional to cater to the growing needs of the media industry. A full-fledged MA program replaced the diploma program in 1962 to modernize media education in the country.

Facilities The department has sufficiently equipped six teaching and training labs. TV lab, News lab, Advertising lab and two Computer labs. (one each for Faculty Members Professors Urdu and English). The department runs FM Radio Dr. Tahir Masood (Chairman) channel which provide a training base for the Dr. Mehmood Ghaznavi students in radio broadcasting. Associate Professor Dr. Rafia Taj Career Opportunities Students have wide job opportunities in the growing Assistant Professors Ms. Samina Qureshi industry including Media, Advertising and PR. Some Dr. Fouzia Naz of the students conveniently find positions in private Ms. Sadia Mahmood Mr. M. Osama Shafiq sector FM Radio and TV channels and print media Dr. Syed Waheed ur Rehman even they passed out. Lecturers Ms. Asmat Ara Mr. Naveed Arshad Ms. Rana Afzal

Program Available Masters in Mass Communication

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Department of Persian Introduction Career Opportunities The Department of Persian was established in 1955 Students of this department continue to enter a with a view to provide facilities for advance studies variety of vocational fields, some of which are CSS, and research in the fields of Persian language and Advertising, Media, Banking, Business, Translation / literature with particular emphasis on the literature Interpreting, Teaching, Educational Administration produced in the Indo-Pak subcontinent during the & Research, News Agencies, Foreign Ministry etc. last nine centuries and to familiarize the younger generation of this country with the history, language and literature of Iran. Prof. Dr. Ghulam Sarwar was the founder Chairman of the Department. Facilities Seminar Library: The seminar library holds a stock of more than 5000 books and 1500 journals. It also has a good number of rare printed works, audiotapes and discs. Besides, the personal collections of the teachers, which exceed 2000 titles, are also available to the readers within the premises of the department.

Additional Language Support Classes: Faculty Members The department of Persian also arranges special Associate Professor conversational classes, which aim at developing the Dr. Shehla Saleem Noori (Chairperson) Persian speaking power of the student with correct pronunciation and accent. The department has Assistant Professors recently acquired necessary audiovisual equipment Mr. Ramzan Bamari for this purpose. Ms. Salma Latif Dr. Faizeh Zehra Mirza Seminar / Lecture Program: The co-curricular program also involves seminars and lectures delivered by renowned scholars on Lecturers topics mostly relating to Persian language and Mr. Muhammad Nazir literature. These programs aim at enhancing Ms. Faizeh Khatoon academic capability and talents of the students. Ms. Bilquees Laghari

Specific Research Areas Modern and classical prose & writers of Iran- Program Available Pakistan-India-Afghanistan. Diploma Course (Persian Language) Classical & Modern poetry & Poet. Sufi Prose & Poetry-History of Persian literature Impact of Persian language and literature, culture on For Further Details different field of life. Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2280 Website: www.uok.edu.pk

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Department of Political Science Introduction Career Opportunities The Department of Political Science was established In addition to teaching and research positions in in 1952. It has since then initiated programs for academic settings, Political Science degree holders award of research degree of M.Phil and Ph.D. in are prepared for careers at all levels of government as Political Science and its allied fields. well as journalism, International Business, International Risk Analysis and Political Campaign The Department of Political Science has been playing Organizations their skills of surveys and statistical an important role in the overall development of the analysis is in high demand in the public and private university. It has been the mother of the Department sectors. Their knowledge and scientific education on of International Relations, Sociology and Public current affairs, both national and international, Administration. At present the department is second caters to the needs of the job market especially in the Faculty of Arts, after Economics, in terms of the competitve exams. number of student enrolled.

Facilities The department has a fully functional seminar library with over 2000 books. Most of the books are Faculty Members recent publications in the subject in both English and Professor Urdu. The library also offers dailies, periodicals and Dr. M. Ahmed Qadri (Chairman) research journals for reading to its students. Moreover, three is a well equipped specialized library with latest books and periodicals in all the areas Associate Professor relevant to Public Policy. The Library maintains a Dr. Nusrat Idrees reference section which has a reasonable collection of Assistant Professors books for ready reference. Thus the library provides a Dr. Samina Saeed very supportive environment for research activities. Dr. Summer Sultana Dr. M. Ali The Computer Lab is equipped with high speed computers, printers and scanner facilities. These Lecturers computer are networked with a server and a stand by Mr. M. Kamran Khan server. Audio visual aids including multimedia Mr. S. Shameel A. Qadri option are used during presentations / lectures. Mr. Mehboob H. Muqaddam Internet access is also available to the students. Programs Available Specific Research Areas Masters in Political Science Global Politics, Political Economics, International Masters in Public Policy Relations, Comparative Politics, Islamic Political System, Government and Politics of Pakistan, Western Political Theory, Foreign Policy Theory and For Further Details Practice with reference to India, USA, UK, China and Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2347/2342 Website: www.uok.edu.pk the Muslim Countries. Email: political [email protected]

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Department of Psychology Introduction Career Opportunities The Department of Psychology came into existence In addition to teaching and research positions in in 1954 under the Chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Qazi academic After doing Masters in Psychology (Clinical Aslam. It gradually attached both students and / Industrial / Educational / Investigative teachers with the result that reaching and research Psychology), the student can pursue careers in any of psychologists like Dr. Haseen Uddin Zubari, Dr. S.M. the following fields; Organization, NGOs’ clinical Hafeez Zaid, Dr. Farrukh Z. Ahmed, Dr. Afzal Imam setup, educational institutes, law enforcement and Dr. M. Wasim led the department to its present agencies, the armed forces etc. academic heights. It has now become one of the leading Departments of the Faculty of Arts. Since 1956, the teaching and practice of Clinical Faculty Members Psychology has enjoyed popularity both amongst Professor teachers and students of the department. Dr. Dr. Anjum Ara Jahangir (Chairperson) Farrukh Z. Ahmed, the then chairperson, took active steps to establish a separate institute of Clinical Psychology. Associate Professors Mr. Haider Abbas Rizvi The department’s teachers are also members of the Ms. Rubina Feroz Dr. Anila Amber Malik Sindh Psychological Association and the Pakistan Psychological Association. They further act as subject specialists in the Provincial and Federal Assistant Professors Public Service Commission for the appointment of Dr. Farah Iqbal teachers in colleges. Seminars, Lectures, Mental Dr. Qudsia Babar health camps, Picnics, Students’ week, welcome and Dr. Amena Zehra Ali Dr. Ziasma farewell parties etc are arranged for the students so Dr. Bushra Khan that they remain updated with current happening Ms. Anila Mukhtar and also get a chance to take a break from study schedules. Lecturers Ms. Saima Masoom Ali Facilities Dr. Rabia Riaz The department’s library has a collection of over 800 books. this large collection includes latest publications, journals, encyclopedias and Programs Available magazines. The department has six computers, four M.A / M.Sc. in Psychology overhead projectors, multimedia, two screens, a Diploma in Industrial & printer and a scanner. Organizational Psychology Diploma in Investigative Psychology Specific Research Areas The Faculty members are actively involved in For Further Details pursuing important areas in research. Some research Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2283 topics include: Women Studies, Child Development Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/psychology and Relationship, Gender Issues, Community E-mail: [email protected] Psychology, Therapeutic Techniques and Diagnosis, Organizational Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Social Psychological Issues. 18 Admissions 2013-14

Department of Sociology Introduction The Department of Sociology was established in 1960. Later, to meet the academic demands of society, programs in Criminology and Population Sciences were initiated under the umbrella of Department of Sociology. Graduates from the department have adopted a wide range of careers. Most have excelled in their profession and have joined public and private institutions. The study in the department is well organized. The teaching Faculty Members faculty includes experienced Professors, including Professors those with degrees from foreign universities. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Burfat Research work is a hallmark of the department. Dr. Rana Saba Sultan Seminars and workshops are important Associate Professors characteristics of the department which are Dr. Sobia Shahzad (Chairperson) organized frequently. Dr. Nabeel Ahmed Zubairi

Assistant Professors Ms. Shahana Javed Khan Facilities Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Burfat The seminar library contains over 3000 books, Dr. Naila Usman Siddiqui Ms. Munazza Madni journals, magazines and other national and Dr. Kausar Perveen international periodicals. The department has a well Dr. Naima Saeed equipped computer laboratory, which provides assistant in almost all aspects of the use of Lecturers Ms. Kaneez Fatima information processing facilities. Ethnological Ms. Nousheen Raza Museum plays a pivotal role in the study of Arts & Mr. Amjad Javed Culture. Programs Available Masters in Sociology Masters in Criminology Masters in Population Sciences Diploma in Criminology

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2286 Website: www.uok.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected]

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Centre of Excellence for Women’s Studies Introduction Health concerns of women & gender Women’s History Centre of Excellence for women’s Studies (CEWS), Women & Law University of Karachi, since the last 23 years has been Women & Politics offering teaching and research facilities in a friendly Women & Media environment to prepare students to act as agents of Women Sports & Physical Education change. We are the first offer M.A. and M.Phil/ Ph.D. Psychology of Women degree programs in Pakistan along with BS 4 years’ Development Planing and Women (Nationally & and BA (Hons.) 3 years’ teaching in Women’s Globally) Studies. We have an Evening Program for M.A in Women’s Studies. Women’s Studies, an Career Opportunities interdisciplinary discipline, aims to make visible As women’s studies prepares to act as agents of social women’s role and contribution towards building a change, therefore, our students are well equipped gender-bias free society for a holistic development of and trained to take up jobs that a person qualified in the nation. We offer a variety of course of address the any other discipline can undertake. Majority of issues of women and gender, both nationally and CEWS graduates are now hired in various positions internationally. The major focus of all our teaching by government and non-government agencies. As and research is to bridge the gap between the one of the requirement of our teaching is practicum, academic and women at the grass-root levels. Thus, our students work as interns with various GOs / our students move beyond the Campus and interact NGOs and thus gain practical training and gain with women to document their every-day lived experience. To help our students in their future job experiences. careers, we remain engage with the corporate sector. Facilities CEWS has well-qualifed faculty to help and assist students in their quest for knowledge. We also invite scholars, academic and activists from various field to sure their scholarship and experiences with our Faculty Members students. Prof. Dr. Nasreen Aslam Shah (Director) Prof. Dr. Tahera Aftab Our library with its holding of more than 4000 books, Prof. Aslam Shah journals, reports on women and gender is the only Dr. Shagufta Nasreen library of its kind in the country. We have a collection Dr. Aliyah Ali of press-clippings on almost all aspects of women’s Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Ullah lives. Our library is accessed not only by our students Ms. Seema Manzoor but it also caters to the academic search needs of Mr. Aiman Anwar Alavi scholars, activists and journalist who wish to avail Ms. Asma Manzoor Mr. Syed Faisal Hashmi this facility. Soon, our library would be accessible through our electronic Portal. Program Available Specific Research Areas Masters in Women Studies Women & Work (Child Labor, Girl Child, Self- Employed Women) For Further Details Women Technology & Entrepreneurship Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2441 Women, Religion & Religious Traditions Website: www.genderstudiespkaistan.com 20 Admissions 2013-14

Department of Education Introduction The Department of Education was established in 1984. The main goal of the department is to prepare human capital in the field of Education as teachers, educators, educational leaders and researchers. Innovative methods of teaching and learning, emerging techniques of research and material development in the field of Education have made this department parallel with that of the international standards.

Facilities The Department of Education has a seminar library containing latest books on almost all the disciplines of Education. Moreover, the library also contains extensive resource material for research at all levels of higher education. The Department also offers hands on training on the Faculty Members Assistant Professors latest equipments used in presenting research Dr. Rizwana Faseel Hussain (Incharge) findings to the large audience. Dr. Safia Urooj Lecturers Career Opportunities Ms. Azizunnisa Education is an important discipline in Social Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed Ms. Naila Siddiqui Sciences and Humanities. Therefore, graduated Mr. Intizar Hussain students of Education have ample opportunities Dr. Asia Khatoon Mr. Maroof Bin Rauf in the competitive job market. Research Industry, Media, Career Counseling, School, Teacher Training Institutes, Human Resource Program Available Masters in Education Development center, Professional institute, UNICEF, UNESCO and NGO based organizations and schools are the possible fields For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2267 for the graduates of Education. Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/education E-mail: [email protected]

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Department of Special Education Introduction Career Opportunities The Department of Special Education was Students of the Department of Special Education established in the University of Karachi in 1988. The continue to enter a variety of educational teaching University of Karachi offers a regular program of administrative vocational and rehabilitation fields. studies in Special Education at the graduate well as Many are speech pathologist, audiologists and the post graduate level for students who intend to teachers in different special education centers for serve the Special need Community. During course of intellectuals disability disorder, physical handicap, studies students are prepared to be Special hearing impairment, visual impairment, and Education and Rehabilitation experts. learning disability. The graduates of the department get jobs in schools, hospitals, institutes, The teaching faculty includes trained and rehabilitation centers, directly or indirectly serving experienced teachers with Ph.D. degrees in the special need children. Jobs in normal / general discipline. The teaching in the Department is focused schools / inclusive schools. on developing independent and analytical thinking abilities in the student. Facilities The department has lecture and seminar rooms. Faculty Members Audio Visual Room, as well as a well stocked seminar Professor library with most recent books. The department has Dr. Shagufta Shahzadi (Dean Education) equipment, which provides practical work facilities to students as well as provide exposure of practical Associate Professor teaching at Special Schools. Dr. Nasir Sulman (Chairman)

Specific Research Areas Assistant Professor All 5 Disabilities (Developmental Disabilities, Visual Dr. Humera Aziz Impairment, Learning Disability, Hearing Imparting, Physical Handicap, Intellectual Disability). Lecturers Professional Services (Occupational Therapy, Ms. Sahar Yasmeen Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy) Ms. Saira Saleem Teaching Strategy (Curriculum Planning, Assessment and Ms. Afshan Management) Ms. Saba Suleman Disability and Psychology High & Low incidence Disability Early Intervention Behaviour Management Programs Available Rehabilitation and Community B-Ed. in Special Education Inclusive Education Teachers Development Diploma in Audiology & Speech Guidance & Counseling Pathology Vocational Education Diploma in Inclusive Education Educational Programming Diploma in Special Education Issues in Special Education Audiology Management and Leadership For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2286 Website: www.uok.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected]

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Dr. M. Shakil Auj (Dean Islamic Studies)

Masters in Islamic Learning

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Department of Quran-o-Sunnah Introduction The Department was established in 2000. Master’s Degree Program is available in this department. All the students who have passed B.A. or Shahadat-ul- Aliya from Wafaq-ul-Madaris and other Madaris are eligible for admission. Those candidates who have done only Shahadat-ul-Aliya are required to submit complete equivalence certificate issued by the University of Karachi. Specific Research Areas The research activities in the department are remarkable such as: To write thesis on M.A. level is a part of research activities. At least 50 Ph.Ds have been produced from the establishment of this department in 2000. More than hundred students have been enrolled in MS / Ph.D.

Career Opportunities After passing M.A. there is vast scope in Schools, Colleges, Universities, Madarsas as teachers, as well as in other National and Multinational institutions as Shari’ah experts. Faculty Members Assistant Professors Dr. Shahnaz Ghazi (Incharge) Dr. Zeenat Haroon Dr. Mufti Imran Ul Haq Kalyanvi

Program Available M.A in Quran -o-Sunnah

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2324 Website: www.uok.edu.pk

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Department of Commerce Introduction The Department of Commerce has been imparting quality research oriented business education since 1974. In order to keep pace with the dynamic world of business and business education, the department of commerce has brought a change in its curriculum which is in compliance with the courses which are demanded in the business world. The students are capable of acquiring good jobs both at national and international level.

The Department has been instrumental in providing candidates with thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles of commerce and business. Career Opportunities Faculty Members The mission of the Department of Commerce is to Associate Professors Dr. Dilshad Zafar equip students with analytical tools required for Dr. Tahir Ali (Chairman) business management in the contemporary competitive world and to provide students with Assistant Professor Ms. ZaeemaAsrar opportunities to explore new business vistas. Lecturers Mr. Hasan Raza Ms. Ifrah Saher Ms. Sadaf Mustafa Ms. Aysha Fareed Mr. Muhammad Arfeen Siddiqui Mr. M. Farukh Aslam

Programs Available M.Com (General) M. Com (Insurance)

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2213 Website: www.uok.edu.pk

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Karachi University Business School Introduction Karachi University Business School (KUBS) was established during 1999-2000 because Institute of Business Administration (IBA a constitute of University of Karachi) was declared autonomous degree awarding institution.

KUBS within short period of eight year has become a well established institution with good reputation and high image in the business world. MBA (Banking and Finance) two year professional program is also run jointly with Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP). Their admission are announced separately.

The mission of KUBS is to prepare right leaders for the right organization. KUBS is committed to provide general management education focused on building Faculty Members a deep understanding of business through skillful Associate Professor and passionate teaching. We intend to inculcate a Dr. Abdul Rehman Zaki (Chairman) spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity in our Assistant Professors students and prepare them for a global community Ms. Shahnaz Baloch Dr. Danish Ahmed Siddiqui that is increasingly reliant on technology. Dr. Muhammad Asim

Career Opportunities Lecturers Tremendous opportunities exist in the field of Mr. Shameel Zubairi Ms. Kausar Qureshi (SL) Banking, Finance, and Marketing in national and Mr. Syed Fakhre Alam Siddiqui multinational organizations. Our graduates are in great demand and highly paid jobs are offered to Program Available them. MBA (Banking)

For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2386 Website: www.uok.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected]

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Department of Public Administration Introduction The Department of Public Administration prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business and civil society. With its academic programs emphasizing academic excellence and practical orientation, the Department has quickly occupied a unique position in the University of Karachi after being established formally as a department in the year 1995. The objective of DPA is to approach the issues relating to the stewardship of common goods with an interdisciplinary approach, at tries to work at the intersection of economics, business, law, political Faculty Members and social sciences. Professors Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. M. Abuzar Wajidi, (Dean, Faculty of Management & Facilities Administrative Sciences) Dr. Akhtar Baloch The newly constructed state-of-the-art building Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi (Chairman) houses not only multiple lecture rooms and the faculty offices (while offering significant flexible space for staff and students) but also has: Assistant Professors Conference Hall and Common Rooms Dr. Syed Shabib ul Hassan Well-equipped Computer Lab Ms. Afsheen Nizam Seminar Library housing relevant books, journals Mr. Shahid Zaheer Zaidi and academic literature Ms. Saima Akhtar Research Lab Lecturers Ms. Ghazal Khawaja Specific Research Areas Mr. Mustafa Hyder The Department of Public Administration conducts Ms. Tehmina Faisal analytically rigorous and theoretically informed research within the following fields: Governance and Globalization Public Policy and Policy Analysis Programs Available Local Government Masters’ Programs Financial Management Public Administration (MPA) Marketing Management Human Resource Management (MHRM) Human Resource Management Administrative Sciences (MAS) Postgraduate Diploma (Leading to Masters Program) Career Opportunities Public Administration and Public Policy Analysis The Department of Public Administration aims to (PGDPA & PPA) cater to the need of the times, and to impart such Public Administration (PGDPA) skills to its graduate which can be called upon under Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) ever-changing circumstances. Having received training in leadership skills, sociopolitical analysis and management, the graduates of our department For Further Details are serving at leading positions within the pubic and Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2383 corporate sector, academia, research institutions and Website: www.uok.edu.pk media. 27