SZABIST University Islamabad

Experiential Learning Activity – SDPI Annual Conference
2022-12-07
Experiential Learning Activity – SDPI Annual Conference

The students of BBA-8 attended the Annual Conference of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on 7th Dec 2022. The visit was facilitated by Malik Aizaz Ahmad, Teaching Faculty at the Dept. of Management Sciences.

It was an insightful visit where students got to observe various projects, the information prospect, policy making, and their implementation on a governmental level. SDPI is Pakistan’s premier research organization working on different projects. It works on the domain of climate change, human development, the economy, and many other issues about Pakistan’s economic, financial, and industrial policies. Therefore, the interactive sessions bridged the gap between the classroom’s theoretical concept-building and practical learning. Also, regarding policy making and implementation of sustainable development projects from a real-life perspective.

It had multiple sessions regarding the delivery and monitoring of social projects via information technology. The visit allowed students to interact with policymakers and participate in the discussion forums pertinent to their area of interest. Thus, also giving students a platform to enhance their interpersonal skills.

Character Building Society
2022-12-07
Character Building Society

Character Building Society is formed at the SZABIST Islamabad campus under the direction of the Head of Campus, SZABIST Islamabad. Ms. Ahmareen Farah from the Social Sciences department supervised it with her extensive experience in the particular area.

Najam Sheraz, the pop star turned motivational speaker, was the speaker to share his spiritual journey. It was a successful session as the audience was really excited to meet Mr. Najam Sheraz. He shared his past experiences and priorities in youth. How the selection of his path toward spiritualism transformed him into a more clear-minded person by being more emotionally stable and happier.

Diabetes Awareness Seminar Camp
2022-12-04
According to the estimated results of research, there are 33 million people living with type 2 diabetes in Pakistan—the third largest diabetes population globally. 11 million adults in Pakistan have impaired glucose tolerance, while approximately 8·9 million people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.

SZABIST Islamabad always concerns with the issues that arise in and outside Pakistan. Department of Management Sciences and Social Responsibility Society arranged a diabetic awareness seminar and free medical camp for faculty and students at the SZABIST Islamabad campus.

The Medical specialist, Doctor Nasreen, and Nutritionist MS Shafaq were the speakers along with the medical team of “The Diabetic Center”. Doctor Nasreen and MS Shafaq shared their knowledge of the precautions and treatment of diabetes. The team further conducted the tests for faculty and students and prescribed them the treatment. Dr Iffat Rasool and Mr.Shahid Jhangir Raja organized this activity. The students of BBA 5 and 6 were in the audience at the event.

A Workshop on Stock Market Guide for Novices
2022-12-03
EDC & BSAF Program organized a workshop titled “Stock Market Guide for Novices” for the students of BSAF students. The objective of the workshop was to equip the participant with the necessary stock market practical know-how. Our students can then use this knowledge for their future investments. It introduces the process of how to find and analyze companies, determines the risk of a stock investment or trade, the proper entry and exit time of the stock, understands why markets move the way they do, and helps students choose the right trading style for your personal goals using correct approach to financial planning.

Following were two Guest Speakers:

1. Sikandar Usman Assistant Manager, Trading and Communication, Arif Habib Limited
2. Asad Abbas Najafi, Sales and Marketing Manager, Arif Habib Limited

Seminar on Expressive Therapies
2022-12-01
Seminar on Expressive Therapies at SZABIST Islamabad

Mam Maria Rafique Qureshi (Faculty of Social Sciences) organized a seminar. “EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES ” was the title of the seminar. The students of BS Clinical Psychology were the audience of the seminar. Miss Sobia Akram, was invited as a guest speaker for the event. She is a consultant clinical psychologist and senior lecturer at Riphah International University

Community Service Activities
2022-11-30
Community Service Activities

SZABIST Islamabad Media Science department believes that apart from curricular activities, inculcating a sense of responsibility towards humanity. Therefore, community service activities are carried out throughout students’ academic journey at SZABIST.

The freshmen visited an orphanage and spent quality time with the underprivileged children. Such meetings and visits carry value for both sides. The underprivileged have a feeling of belongingness and importance while the privileged learn to be thankful for all the blessings in life.

Performance Issues in the Public Sector of Pakistan
2022-11-30
Performance Issues in the Public Sector of Pakistan
SZABIST Islamabad invited Dr. Raja Mazhar as a Guest Speaker on November 30th, 2022. He highlighted the nature and challenges faced by public sector organizations in Pakistan. Dr. Raja is working as a Managing Director of the National Book Foundation and has successfully turned the organization into a profitable venture.

Training - Effective Content Writing and Delivery of Project Proposals
2022-11-29
Training – Effective Content Writing and Delivery of Project Proposals

You’ve already put a great deal of work into preparing a solid business case for your project or idea. But when it comes to the critical presentation phase, how do you earn the support of decision-makers in the room? How do you present your case so that it’s clear and straightforward while also persuasive? Without a winning delivery, even the best-laid business plans are at a disadvantage.

The students of the Business and Electronic Communication course of BBA-3A were trained and made part of the experiential learning activity in which they presented their project proposal pertaining to a particular cause.

Diabetes Awareness Seminar & Camp
2022-11-29
Diabetes Awareness Seminar & Camp
According to the established estimated results of research, there are 33 million people living with type 2 diabetes in Pakistan—the third largest diabetes population globally. An additional 11 million adults in Pakistan have impaired glucose tolerance, while approximately 8·9 million people with diabetes remain undiagnosed.
SZABIST Islamabad has always been concerned with the issues that arise in and outside Pakistan. Seeing the alarming increase of diabetes, the Department of Management Sciences and Social Responsibility Society arranged a diabetic awareness seminar and free medical camp for faculty and students on 30th November 2022 at the SZABIST Islamabad campus.
The Medical specialist Doctor Nasreen and Nutritionist MS Shafaq were invited along with the medical team of “The Diabetic Center” (TDC) Islamabad. Doctor Nasreen and MS Shafaq shared their knowledge of the precautions and treatment of diabetes. The team further conducted the tests for faculty and students and prescribed them the treatment. The activity was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool and Mr.Shahid Jhangir Raja. The students of BBA 5 and 6 were engaged in the event.

Environmental Awareness Session
2022-11-23
Environmental Awareness Session
Among the several challenges, climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and has adverse impacts on achieving sustainable development globally. The survival of many societies, and of the biological support systems of the planet, is at risk. Pakistan is one of the few countries to achieve “on track status” vis-à-vis SDG 13 on Climate Change. Despite several initiatives and successes, Pakistan remains extremely vulnerable to the impacts of Climate Change.
In view of increasing environmental challenges in Pakistan, the Department of Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad organized the event for the graduating students on the “Planet, People, and Prosperity- Environmental Perspective” on Wednesday,23rd November 2022. The objective of the session was to create awareness of the consequences of environmental degradation in Pakistan. The guest speaker Ms Sadia Munawar, Deputy Director of Pakistan Environment Agency Islamabad shared her valuable experience and views with students to develop their understanding of the environmental protection in Pakistan. She also urged the students to contribute to environmental protection and fight against pollution and global warming through their efforts
The session was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool, Associate Professor, Department of Management Science, SZABIST Islamabad. The students of BBA 6, BBA 7, members of Society of Social Responsibility and faculty attended the activity. The Dean and Head of the Department of Management Sciences SZABIST Islamabad Professor Dr. M.Asif Khan awarded the souvenir to the guest speaker.

Seminar on Social Responsibility
2022-11-22
Seminar on Social Responsibility
SZABIST Islamabad is actively engaged in its responsibility towards society. In line with that, a seminar on Social Responsibility was arranged on November 22, 2022 at SZABIST Islamabad.
Mr. Zamurd Khan, a renowned philanthropist and a seasoned politician, was the guest speaker on the occasion. Mr. Zamurd motivated the youth with his personal experiences of community service and philanthropy. The session ended with a productive question-answer session.
#SZABIST#islamabad#socialresponsibility

Welcome & Farewell Party Fall 2022
2022-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Karachi)
Welcome & Farewell Party Fall 2022
On 30th October 2022 at Dera Dari Restaurant, MBA Club hosted a welcome and farewell party. The event was organized by PM Prof. Dr.Shazia Akhtar whereby who intended to curate a get-together that served as a means of productive and meaningful social interaction. This vision of Dr.Shazia Akhtar was spectacularly personified by MBA Club under the mentorship of Ms. Saima Saleem. The evening was woven with a spectrum of enthralling and exciting segments: ramp walk, Qawali performance, cultural dance, musical jamming session, and certificate & souvenir distribution ceremony.
The night came to an emotional end. The leaving batch grew reminiscent of memories of great learning and laughter experienced during their time at SZABIST Islamabad. While, the MBA new batch was anticipating embarking on a productive, progressive, and fruitful journey at SZABIST. Along with MBA, students of undergrad programs and MSPM programs also participated in the event with great zeal.
MBA student body is thankful to Program Manager Prof. Dr. Shazia Akhtar for always striving to create a learning environment that transcends the boundaries of classroom walls and for giving them a platform to organize and manage events.

MOU Signing Ceremony between SZABIST and UiTM
2022-11-14
MOU Signing Ceremony between SZABIST and UiTM

SZABIST ISLAMABAD and University Technology Mara Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 14th, 2022. The MOU aims to enable collaboration in faculty and student exchange, collaborative research, co-teaching, professional training, joint industrial projects, and knowledge creation in the joint pursuit of quality education.

The Deputy Rector of UiTM Associate Professor, Dr. Norhayati Baharun, emphasized that this initiative offers enormous opportunities for knowledge creation, student development, and enhanced collaboration for resolving national, international, and global business and societal issues. HOC SZABIST Islamabad Khusro Pervaiz Khan highlighted that this initiative would provide synergy to our efforts and would open new vistas as global partners. Both parties demonstrated their resolve to accelerate the pace of collaboration in multidimensional areas to realize the objectives of this initiative.

Guest lecture on “Project Management in Supply Chain"
2022-11-11
Guest lecture on “Project Management in Supply Chain”

The MSPM program of SZABIST Islamabad aims to furnish the students with real industrial exposure besides formal knowledge. In continuation, a guest session was organized on the 11th of November 2022. The guest speaker Mr. Muhammad Kashif Siddiqui (CGEIT, COBIT, PMP, CISA, Senior Vice-President Khushali Microfinance Bank) graced the occasion and teach the student about the latest Supply Chain practices in project management and how these practices are helping in real life. Dr. Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz makes all the necessary arrangements and moderates the session.

#SZABIST #islamabad

Experiential Activity - Presenting Yourself as a Brand
2022-11-03
An experiential activity – Presenting Yourself as a Brand of BSAF-1 was conducted on 3rd November 2022.

One’s introduction happens to be one of the most important first touch points with the audience, and it should be rock solid. It should come out naturally. And should stick to someone’s brain the moment they hear it. The problem with long, imprecise, and unconfident introductions is that they just don’t stick. They are very likely to receive a polite response like “Oh, sounds interesting”, or “That’s great!”, but chances are they will leave the audience totally unclear as to what it is that you are actually good at.

So, the students of BSAF-1 were first trained to introduce themselves in a variety of settings. Later, they were made part of the exercise where they introduced themselves as powerful brands keeping in consideration their verbal, vocal, and visual communication.

Guest lecture on Negotiation and Contract Management
2022-10-30
Guest lecture on Negotiation and Contract Management

A guest lecture was organized by SZABIST Islamabad on October 30th, 2022. Mr. Muhammad Haroon Malik, CEO of IAS Trade Zone, graced the occasion with his presence. He taught the student about the latest Supply Chain practices and how these practices are being followed in the industry.

The session was organized & moderated by Dr. Muhammad Saeed Shahbaz.

#SZABIST #islamabad #supplychain

Mental Health Day
2022-10-27
Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is celebrated all over the globe on the 10th of October. Following that, Class BBA 1-B and 1A of SZABIST Islamabad organized a social experiment and activity for Mental Health Awareness on the 27th of October 2022 as part of the Sociology Class.

The event was very inductive and full of learning. Many of the students in the class had not done such artistic work before, so it gave them a platform to express their abilities and ideas. It also was helpful to spread awareness of mental issues in a very positive manner, one that was very accepting and welcoming in nature.

Seminar on Strategy Formulation
2022-10-24
Seminar on Strategy Formulation
To be successful in a world of rapid and turbulent change, MBA graduates need to have real-
world application in their studies through experiential learning. Real-world application allows a
better grasp of concepts, theories, models, strategies and processes which may not be as easy for
the business students in traditional type of lecture based learning.
Taking the real-world application as a need of time Dr. Iffat Rasool Associate Professor and Ms
Saima Saleem Lecturer at Department of Management Sciences organized the seminar on the
topic of “Strategy Formulation” for the students of MBA (36) Eve -2 / MBA (72) Eve – 4 and
MBA (72) Eve -1 on Monday 24 th October, 2022.
The speaker Mr. Muhammad Younus Awan, Territory Manager Marketing at Shaukat
Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre shed the light on the process of strategy
formulation in the real world organizations. He further described the process that brings
education and personal development together with workplace experience.

Earning and Entrepreneurship - AZAD CHAIWALA
2022-10-20
Earning and Entrepreneurship – AZAD CHAIWALA

Experiential learning provides the opportunity to the students to learn and grow their actions and their thought processes. It prepares students for the workplace and helps them make major life choices, improve their personal relationships, and addresses their emotional needs.

Keeping in view the importance of experiential learning, a seminar on “Earning and Entrepreneurship” was held at SZABIST Islamabad Campus on Thursday 20th October 2022 for the graduating students of Department of Management Sciences BBA 6 , BSAF 7 and Department of Media Sciences BSMS 2.

Mr. Azad Chaiwalla, a renowned motivational speaker and entrepreneur shared his experiences and emphasized on skilled based learning to meet the future challenges.

Seminar on Skilled Based Learning
2022-10-20
Seminar on Skilled-Based Learning

Experiential learning provides the opportunity for students to learn and grow their actions and their thought processes. It prepares students for the workplace and helps them make major life choices, improve their relationships, and address their emotional needs.

Keeping in view the importance of experiential learning a seminar on “Earning and Entrepreneurship” was held at SZABIST Islamabad Campus on Thursday 20th October 2022 for the graduating students of the Department of Management Sciences BBA 6, BSAF 7 and Department of Media Sciences BSMS 2

Mr. Azad Chaiwalla a renowned motivational speaker and entrepreneur shared his experiences and emphasized skilled-based learning to meet future challenges. The event was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool , MS Saima Saleem, and Ms. Huma Mansoor.

#szabist #islamabad

Seerat-e-Nabvi (PBUH)
2022-10-18
Seerat-e-Nabvi (PBUH)

The month of the Rabi Ul Awal motivates us all to learn about the life of the holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Department of Management Sciences arranged a program on Seerat-e-Nabvi (PBUH) on 18th Oct 2022 in SZABIST Islamabad.

Distinguished scholar and Director General, Rahimia Institute of Quranic Sciences, Mufti Abdul Khaliq Azad, gave a lecture on the topic, ‘Seerat e Tayaba Ke Roshni Mei Taleem o Tarbyt Ke Zrurt wa Ahmiyt’. Faculty, staff, and students participated from all the departments at SZABIST Islamabad.

An industrial visit to Cherat Cement Factory, Nowshera
2022-10-11
An industrial visit to Cherat Cement Factory, Nowshera
An industrial visit to Cherat Cement Factory, Nowshera was organized by Mr. Amer Riaz Qureshi on Oct 11th, 2022 for undergraduate students in the BSAF program.
To raise awareness of the importance of one of the mainstay sectors of Pakistani industry, namely the cement sector was the main objective. Exposure to the industry to familiarize the students with various industry options. To focus their sights on sectors that they should be pursuing for their future jobs as well as their internships and how teamwork is done in real-time in a private sector organization.

Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar
2022-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar

The Department of Management Sciences arranged the “Pink Lady Breast Cancer Awareness seminar” for the female graduating students of Management Sciences at SZABIST Islamabad
Campus on Tuesday, 4th October 2022, in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCHRC).

Dr. Maria from (SKMCHRC) shared her knowledge about the diagnosis and cure of breast cancer among females in Pakistan. The
seminar’s main objective was to develop students’ awareness and confidence to face the personal and societal challenges.

At the end of the seminar, Dr. Shumaila Zeb, Associate professor and Program Manager for the BBA program presented the souvenir to the guest speaker. The event was organized by Dr. Iffat Rasool Associate professor at SZABIST Islamabad Campus.

#szabist #islamabad #breastcancerawareness

Seminar by Mr. Arif Masood
2022-10-08
Department of BS Accounting & Finance organized a seminar on the October 8th, 2022 at SZABIST Islamabad. Mr. Arif Masood, an Architect of the Pakistan Monument, graced the event with his presence. He explained how this monument was created to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani people.

Studying History and memorizing it can be really stressful for the students. However, when it’s shown through the visuals, it’s easier to grasp.

Dr.Hassan Raza (PM- BSAF) facilitated the seminar in collaboration with Associate Prof Dr.Rashida (PM-BBA) and faculty Mrs. Asma Javed.

Workshop on Fake News
2022-09-29
Media Sciences Department at SZABIST Islamabad arranged a workshop for students on one of the most trending topics, “Fake News” on September 29th, 2022, in collaboration with The Independent – Urdu.

Mr. Haroon Rashid (Managing Director of Independent Urdu) & Dr. Palwasha Marwat briefed about the advanced media techniques used in identifying Fake News and how it can be digitally cross-checked.

#SZABIST #islamabad #media

Research Proposal Writing Training
2022-09-27
Research Proposal Writing Training
The Department of Management Sciences at SZABIST Islamabad organized a “Research Proposal Writing Training” on September 27th, 2022. Dr. Shumaila Zeb (PM) conducted the training session for the final year students of BBA.
The main objective of the training session was to help the students in defining the contents, and planning & executing a business research project for their professional development and graduate degree requirements.

Case Study Writing Workshop
2022-09-20 08:00 - 17:00
Case Study Writing Workshop
The Case Method is a powerful teaching approach based on theory and practical application that
focuses on the day-to-day business issues of managers. Department of Management Sciences
SZABIST Islamabad conducted one day Case Study Writing workshop under the faculty
development program on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at SZABIST Islamabad Campus to
equip the faculty with the necessary tools and techniques for writing business case studies in the local
context. Dr. Atif Bilal, Dr. Iffat Rasool, and Dr. Shumaila Zeb from the faculty of Management
Sciences conducted the session. During the workshop, faculty shared their past experiences
related to framing a case and creating outlines for graduate and post-graduate level classes.

Ms. Alicia Dean visited SZABIST Islamabad
2022-09-16
Ms. Alicia Dean visited SZABIST Islamabad

Ms. Alicia Dean visited SZABIST Islamabad, on September 16, 2022, to discuss her experience working in Pakistan. She is also a founder of the ATX+PAK Entrepreneurship Program which drove economic growth in the US and Pakistan by connecting Austin Entrepreneurs with Pakistani Businesses. She also discussed various areas of collaboration and ideas with our faculty that can help promote an entrepreneurial mindset among our students.

It was wonderful to have her at the campus & learn about her stories and, especially her love for Lahore.

#SZABIST #Islamabad #austintexasthings #entrepreneurship

Emotional Intelligence amongst Educationists
2022-09-09
Emotional Intelligence amongst Educationists
A Seminar on “Emotional Intelligence amongst Educationists” was organized by Ms. Sana Mukhtar (Lecturer-Dept of Social Sciences) on Friday 09th Sept 2022
Honorable Guest “Prof Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana” (Sitara e Imtiaz) MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, MCPS-HPE, DCPS-HPE, MRCPsych (UK), FRCPsych(UK), D-CBT(Oxford), Chief Editor, Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society and Chairman, The Healing Triad graced the event. Dr. Mowadat enlightened the participants with his great command of EQ. The points highlighted by him were:

Emphasizing Development of EQ in Students
Explaining the algorithm of EQ
EQ as a predictor of future success
Solution-oriented approach as a sign of High EQ

Respected “Head of Campus-Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan” concluded the session with a note of thanks and how SZABIST shares the same vision of developing EQ in students through culminating experiential learning.

SMEDA visits SZABIST Islamabad
2022-09-07
SMEDA visits SZABIST Islamabad
Mr. Muhammad Asghar Nasar (Regional Business Coordinator- SMEDA) visited the Faculty of Management Sciences SZABIST- Islamabad on Wednesday 07 September 2022. Faculty members had a detailed discussion with Regional Business Coordinator on exploring SMEs’ challenges and providing solutions through students’ projects that will be supervised by faculty members. This would ensure industry-academia linkage as well as scientific-based applied research that would provide solutions to emerging problems of SMEs.
