The Department of Management Sciences at SZABIST University Islamabad conducted a corporate outreach visit to Tourism Promotion Services (Pakistan) Limited (Serena Hotel) on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening industry-academia collaboration and exploring opportunities for management education and professional development.

The delegation comprised Prof. Dr. Shazia Akhtar, Head of the Department of Management Sciences and Program Manager MBA/EMBA/PMBA, Dr. Iffat Rasool, Associate Professor, and Dr. Zoya Satti. During the visit, the delegation met with Dr. Moeen Uddin, Corporate Director of Human Resources & Organization Development, for a constructive discussion on the evolving needs of the corporate sector and opportunities for future collaboration.

The SZABIST delegation provided an overview of the Management Sciences programs offered at the Islamabad Campus, with particular emphasis on the MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. The discussion highlighted how these programs can support corporate professionals through advanced management education, leadership development, executive learning, strategic thinking, and industry-relevant skills.

Dr. Moeen Uddin shared valuable perspectives on the changing learning and development needs of professionals, emphasizing the importance of continuous skill development and relevant management education in today’s competitive corporate environment.

The meeting also explored potential opportunities for employee development, executive education, professional training, and future collaborative initiatives between SZABIST University Islamabad and Serena Hotel. The discussion highlighted the mutual value of connecting academic expertise with the practical requirements of organizations and their workforce.

The corporate outreach visit concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the importance of strong industry-academia partnerships in creating meaningful professional development opportunities and ensuring that management education remains responsive to the evolving needs of the corporate sector.

Through initiatives such as this, SZABIST Islamabad continues to strengthen its engagement with leading organizations and promote quality management education, lifelong learning, and professional excellence.