SZABIST University Islamabad

Faculty Training Program
2019-11-12 | SZABIST University Islamabad, Plot No 67، 4 Street 9, H 8/4, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the top 10 skills of the future in the wake of the 4th industrial AI revolution( World Economic Forum, 2019). Since studies have linked EQ crucial for, academic, professional and life success, keeping in view the importance of the topic a faculty development workshop was arranged by the Management Science Department under the mentorship of HoD (MS) Professor Dr. M Asif Khan.

The workshop titled, “ Role of Emotional intelligence in teaching and research” provided awareness, and brainstormed ways emotional knowledge could be integrated into teaching methodologies and provided cutting edge research on the subject. It was aimed at providing practical tools to self-awareness, developing a growth mindset to grow professionally and develop a research profile.

The learning outcomes were:

Understand the basics of emotions and research on neuroscience on working of the brain
Understand the dimensions of EQ at the workplace
Busts the myths of self-sameness, and learn self-awareness
Develop a growth mindset
Know the determinants to become an effective and emotionally intelligent teacher

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Faryal Razzaq Assistant Professor, Management Sciences department, SZABIST Pakistan, She holds a PhD in EQ and developed the first EQ model in Pakistani workplace, she is a certified Mindfulness coach, Cognitive Emotive Behavioral therapist and a social psychologist. She is also the CEO of The FEEEL (PVT) Ltd first company that provides digital emotional hygiene solutions.

Creative business opportunities for youth
2019-11-09 | SZABIST University Islamabad, Plot No 67، 4 Street 9, H 8/4, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
It is shared with immense pleasure that a seminar on “Creative business opportunities for youth” was held on 9th November (Saturday). Mr. Humayun Shuja was the Guest Speaker. He is working as Director of Marketing Net Solutions for the last fifteen years. He has launched different businesses. He is a well-known speaker, entrepreneur as well as a trainer.
The purpose of this event was to learn how to build different strategies in order to motivate people to work as an entrepreneur. Also, he gave real life marketing examples to incorporate in the entrepreneurial process.
Learning Outcomes

To commence, strengthen and stimulate international and cross-cultural cooperation in the field of entrepreneurial learning of young people.
Equip with a range of tools and frameworks to help in dealing with uncertainties related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Provide an opportunity to work on real-life entrepreneurship related issues.
Embrace the tools and techniques required to succeed in the digital age.
Learn to develop and execute digital marketing plans strategies, including aspects such as the development of media content, use of social media, advertising e.t.c.in entrepreneurial process.

Day-3 Awareness on Child Abuse
2019-11-06 | SZABIST University Islamabad, Plot No 67، 4 Street 9, H 8/4, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Day-3 Awareness on Child Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect)

Social Sciences Department in continuation of its awareness campaign organized a seminar on 6th Nov 2019.
Senator Ms. Sitara Ayaz and Dr. Shaheen Ashraf graced the occasion and enlightened the audience in the context of child abuse causes, legal and social repercussion, government’s role and policies, as well as the preventive strategies.

Students of BSSS-3 Social Psychology class also showed the various activities that they have performed in the whole week for awareness of the masses within and outside of campus. Moreover, they depicted various forms of child abuse in role-plays along with the messages from influential people of the society including media celebrities.

In the end, guest speakers and HoD SS Dr. Taraq appreciated and thanked Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee for organizing awareness campaigns and bringing out the hidden talents of students. They appreciated that the group who has organized this campaign has immaculately done the work on a very sensitive issue that is the dire need of time.

Group Members of Awareness on Child Abuse Campaign:
Aimen Shahzad, Fareha Meraj, Johum Farooqui, Aimen Adnan, Malala Khan, Hafsa Zahid, Rubab Fatima

Romanian Ambassador visit at SZABIST
2019-11-06 | SZABIST University Islamabad, Plot No 67، 4 Street 9, H 8/4, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
TALK BY AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA TO PAKISTAN
H.E. NICOLAE GOIA
06 NOVEMBER, 2019

E. Nocolae Goia visited the SZABIST Islamabad Campus and addressed the students on the topic of “Romania and Pakistan Relationship”

The Ambassador highlighted the need for good relationship among countries to promote harmony, world peace, and collaborative efforts to eradicate poverty. He further highlighted the important aspects of Romanian history, culture, family life, educational dimensions, music and cuisine of Romania and its role in promoting global harmony and the role of youth in the nation building.
He emphasized the role of youth in the nation building. The Ambassador emphasized that the youth of a nation are the change agent who can transform the society and the nation. The Ambassador highlighted that Pakistani youth have tremendous potentials and have the capacity to initiate changes in the society for the benefit of all. He advised the students to channel their energies to positive outcomes and act responsibly to remain relevant and competitive in the global world.

The talk followed by an interactive questions/answer sessions. The students were enthusiastic about the talk and asked various questions ranging from culture, educational opportunities, immigration, music and cuisine, and the prospects of further enhancing the existing relationship between both the countries. The students identified the need for people to people contact the mutual understanding and a collaborative approach as good partners for the solutions of problems facing both the countries.
The Ambassador thanked SZABIST and the students for their energetic participation and interactive dialogue.
Khusro Pervaiz Khan, HOC Islamabad Campus presented the souvenir to the Ambassador.

Social Awareness Campaign on Child Abuse
2019-11-04 | SZABIST University Islamabad, Plot No 67، 4 Street 9, H 8/4, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Social Sciences Department started the Month of November by launching a full Month Awareness Campaign on Social Issues. First Campaign was designed to create awareness about “Child Abuse”.
The scope of campaign is to highlight and identify the root cause and societal stigmas associated with various forms of abuse including emotional, physical, sexual abuse, as well as the neglect. Moreover, problems faced by children/victims and its impact on their future life.
Today’s activity was to show solidarity by signing an imprint that we all stand with the victims of child abuse and will take steps to help them.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)for Self-Empowerment
2019-10-30
Social Sciences Department organized a workshop on 30th Oct 2019, on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)for Self-Empowerment.
A renowned and leading trainer from USA and UK in the field of Hypnosis and NLP, Dr. Uzma Masroor trained the new psychologist about self-empowerment, overcoming own problems, and how to effectively use this technique in counseling sessions.
In the end, Dr. Taraq (HoD SS) thanked the organizer Ms. Aliya (PM BSSS) and the Instructor Dr. Uzma for organizing such a beneficial workshop. Participants were awarded certificates. All the participants appreciated the workshop and emphasized that such learning sessions should be organized in future as well.

Sports Fiesta
2019-10-28
SZABIST Sports Fiesta Fall 2019 got underway on October 28, 2019 with a stupendous response. SZABIST Sports Fiesta competitions have a lot of anticipation of who’s going to win the myriad sporting ventures.
SZABIST Student Council has organized the event and it took place under the leadership of Mr. Bilal Ahmed Lecturer MS and faculty advisor.
The opening ceremony was addressed by Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan, Head of Campus, who emphasized the importance of sports activities for a healthy mind. He encouraged the students for interuniversity games. It was a great platform for students, faculty and staff to get together and develop sportsman spirit.

SAP Certificate Distribution Ceremony
2019-10-25
SZABIST in collaboration with Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) Completed SAP Associate level training at Szabist. Initially, two modules were offered for this batch, SAP S4HANA Financials, and SAP Materials Management. Trainings were executed on 27th of July 2019 and end up on 28th of September 2019. The next batch is planned to start from 2nd November 2019.
Participants were comprised of students along with professionals from different corporate as well as industrial sector organizations.
After completion of their training, a Certificate Distribution Ceremony was conducted at SZABIST Islamabad on 25th October 2019.
Honorable Chief guests for this ceremony were Mr. Babar Hussain Khan the Managing Director DTS-SAP, Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan, Head of Campus SZABIST Islamabad and Head of Department Management Sciences, Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan. Other participants were Dr. Atif Bilal, Program Manager (MBA-E), Dr. Fuwad Bashir, Head Industrial Liaison, Mr. Hassaan Bhatti, Education Account Executive DTS.
Honorable Guests emphasized the importance of such training, which lead towards marketable learning outcomes in shape of a certified skill set. Dr. Fuwad thanked Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan, Head of Campus SZABIST Islamabad and Head of Department Management Sciences, Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan for their efforts and support to make such initiatives possible. He also thanked Mr. Babar Hussain Khan for his untiring efforts for the students to provide them such a professional skillset at a very affordable price. In the end a group photo was captured and then all the participants were invited for a lavish tea.

Seminar on awareness and management of Academic, emotional & Behavior
2019-10-24
A student’s behavior can affect her/his ability to learn as well as other students‘ learning environment. Students who behave disruptively by bullying other students, talking during lectures or by requiring the teacher to interrupt lessons to discipline them can have a negative effect on an entire classroom. Characteristics and behaviors associated with emotional disturbance and behavioral problems may include aggressive or anti-social behavior; inattentiveness; distractibility and impulsiveness; impaired social interactions; a general inability to cope with the routine of daily tasks.
Academic, emotional and behavioral problems can affect a student’s energy level, concentration, dependability, mental ability, and optimism, hindering performance. Research suggests that depression is associated with lower grade point averages and that co-occurring depression and anxiety can increase this association. Proper counseling and psychotherapy services are used to manage academic, emotional and behavioral problems.
For this purpose, Seminar On Awareness and Management of Academic, Emotional & Behavior Problems among University Studentswas conducted on Thursday, 24-10-2019. A huge number of students participated and they learn how they can identify when someone is suffering from Academic, Emotional & Behavior Problems. If they are unable to manage by themselves, they should approach the counselor. Our respected HOC also discussed the counseling services for students in SZABIST Islamabad Campus.

RAISING AWARENESS AGAINST DENGUE
2019-10-24
Students of Community Services Semester 1 (Social Sciences) were assigned task to disseminate awareness on Dengue Fever among those who have less exposure to media and information but exposed most of the time to conditions that make them vulnerable to Dengue fever.
Students were given detail information about the incubation period of dengue, clinical presentation of dengue, type of dengue such as hemorrhagic dengue and etiology, diagnosis and clinical management of the illness. Students were divided into different groups and were assigned to disseminate information among support staff of SZABIST.
The students reached out all such people not just within the premises of SZABIST but outside SZABIST too. The results indicated that only 20% were aware of the illness and that too because they have someone in their family members who suffered from dengue fever. Few of the information receivers responded that their family members are facing the symptoms but they are treating it at home. The awareness gave them insight to adopt precautionary measures and consult doctors well in time.

PEC International Deans Conference
2019-10-15
SZABIST Participated in the 2nd PEC International Deans Conference of Engineering Institutions on 14th & 15th October 2019 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad.
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi was the chief guest of the event along with Federal Minister Mr. Fawad Chodhry, and Chairman PEC Mr. Jawed Salim.

Training on The Art of Supervising a Dissertation/Thesis
2019-10-11
The Art of Supervising a Dissertation/Thesis
(1-day training by Dr. Shazia Akhtar)

One day training on the “Art of supervising a dissertation/thesis” was held on Friday 11 Oct 2019 in the conference room for the faculty of Management Sciences as part of the Faculty Development Program, fall 2019. The Resource person was Dr. Shazia Akhtar who is Associate Professor/Program Manager at Szabist, Islamabad. She is an HEC approved Supervisor having experience of supervising 38 MS students and 1 PhD student with an Impact Factor publication. Moreover she is a corporate trainer for the past 15 years attached with OGDCL, NIBAF, Weatherford, INGO’s and many other organizations of repute.
The training comprised of 02 parts. In the first half the content comprised of Basic Facts, Role of supervisor and Ten Technical aspects which were general guidelines for supervising undergraduate / MBA student’s independent research/business research projects. The second part of the training was dedicated to supervision of MS/PhD students in which the content comprised of stages of supervision such as Stage One :Negotiating expectations Stage Two: Presenting an overview of the research process Stage Three :Getting serious Stage Four Let’s talk about organizational integrity Stage Five Precisely what’s going to be done, when and how? Stage Six How are we going to structure this behemoth? Stage Seven What? They’ve actually got to present this stuff to other people? Stage Eight All hurdles jumped, now what? Stage Nine (Or… “I knew I could, I knew I could”[courtesy The Little Red Engine – paraphrased]) Stage Ten I thought I was done!! and Annotated Bibliography.
The training ended with a note of thanks from the HoD, Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan who appreciated and acknowledged the Resource Persons experience/ efforts to deliver such an intensive training and emphasized on the importance of such trainings to enable the faculty to enhance their skills of supervision and uplift the research standards of Szabist, Management Department.

International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
2019-10-09
Since 1989 every year the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is celebrated around the world to encourage the individuals, communities and governments to get involved in constructing a disaster resilient environment. Accordingly, on Wednesday, October 10th, 2019 the SZABIST Islamabad Management Department with the directions of Professor Dr. M. Asif Khan arranged a seminar on International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction.
The guest speaker Mr. Ansar Ayyub, the consultant Training &CBDRM(FERRP) shed the light on importance of International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction for the vulnerable situation against several calamities on individual and communal level in Pakistan. He further advocated the economic, social, environmental consequences of failure to manage disaster risk, particularly for vulnerable groups in low and middle-income countries like Pakistan and stressed the youth to take step to get themselves educated to raise awareness about the source of natural hazards, associated risks and ways to reduce their impact.

Career building and choices
2019-10-08
An awareness seminar on “Career building and choices” was organized by Program Manager BSAF, Mr. Zeeshan Hamid, for the students of BSAF on 8th October 2019.
Ms. Sabahat, the guest speaker, detailed students about career choices and projections through ACCA programs. She further guided students about future trends in Accounting and Finance.

The MOU Signing Ceremony
2019-10-03
The MOU signing ceremony between Fatima Jinnah Women University and SZABIST Islamabad Campus was held on 3rd October 2019 at Vice-Chancellor Office, Fatima Jinnah Women University. The purpose of the MOU was Academic and Research collaboration between both universities.

Talk by Mr. Raja Zia ul Haq
2019-10-02
Mr. Raja is regularly invited by SZABIST for delivering a talk related to Personal Management to the incoming class of BBA. He is a very good orator and talks in the language easily grasped and understood by the students. This time he talked about “Setting Life Time Goals and How to Achieve the same”, including to refrain from drugs and bad company. Mr. Raja started with his personal example of spending first 30 years of his life with the aim of enjoying and merry-making.
A fatal accident, in which he luckily escaped, changed the course of his life. Here He gave the reference of the first habit from book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephan Covey-“Begin with the End in Mind”. He advised the students to think in future and decide what they wanted to be. His emphasis was to take guidance from the Holy Book and Life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He cautioned the audience to take care of the health as nothing can be achieved by a sick body or mind. Mr. Raja also advised the students to refrain from drugs and alcohol, as these adversely affect the life of the individual as well as his near and dear ones. His talk culminated at the 7th Habit-“Sharpen the Saw” and told the students to keep reviewing and improving various aspects of life. Mr. Raja kept the students engaged by interactive talk, inviting questions and discussion on various points. Approximately over 100 students and faculty members of BBA attended the lecture.

Impact of digitalization and gamification
2019-09-28
It is shared with immense pleasure that a seminar on “Impact of digitalization and gamification in decision making marketing strategies” was held on 28th September (Saturday). Mr. Rizwan Nusrat was the Guest Speaker. He is working as a marketing manager (Eighteen) for the last several years.
The purpose of this event was to learn how to build marketing and social media strategies in this digital world and link the power of the latest online tools and services to achieve measurable, business objectives. The impact of digitalization in decision making was also discussed.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the challenges that media companies face while developing strategies for different businesses.

Embrace the tools and techniques required to succeed in digital age.
Learn to develop and execute digital marketing plans strategies, including aspects such as development of media content, use of social media, advertising e.t.c.
Explore different opportunities companies can discover for implementing strategies.
Learn how to execute a Digital Marketing plan.

Mr. Rizwan shared his precious views on the topic.

Anti Harassment Awareness Session
2019-09-27
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee along with Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari organized an Awareness Session on Friday, September 27, 2019 for the new induction of Social Sciences Department. The session covered two major streams including Anti-Harassment Awareness followed by counseling services provided for behavioral, emotional, and academic issues at SZABIST-Islamabad.
SZABIST Islamabad carefully designed and keenly conducts Anti-harassment Awareness Sessions, and counseling activities for the freshmen of all programs, while addressing the needs, concerns, and considerations of the institution by increasing students’ receptiveness on such sensitive issues. It is part of the orientation activities at SZABIST as the institution strongly believes in evolving the student-folk into academically, psychologically, and ethically strong individuals.
The session was enlightening and ice breaker as the students share their experiences.
Anti-Harassment Committee Members

Dr. Shumaila Zeb
Mr. Ahmed Ali Qureshi
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee

Psychological Counseling Team Members

Dr. Abdur Rashid
Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari
Ms. Sana Mukhtar
Ms. Aliya Abdul Hayee

Skills Development and career counseling
2019-09-26
SZABIST Islamabad in collaboration with DTS + DLC (Digital Learning Center) has launched PRO Technical Skills for the industry from SZABIST platform on 26th September 2019.
The session was given by Mr. Waleed Mirza (Head of Sales DTS) and Muhammad Hassan Bhatti (Education Account Executive & Training Manager Szabist). The session was conducted by Mr. Fuad Awan Bashir (Corporate Linkages Szabist).
The technical skills program equips students with modern and highly-demanded skills that accelerate the careers of students, right through graduation and post-graduation.
SZABIST and DTS will conduct a high-acceleration roadshow covering the skills and niches (industries) which will drive future economies – skills like –

SAP
ORACLE
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Quickbooks & Advanced Excel
Spoken and Public English Speaking
Advanced Android Development
Digital Marketing

are not only recession-proof but are always in growing demand in every vertical of the industry.
SZABIST students have a fair chance to enroll for the very affordably priced courses, conducted by industry experts who have 5-9 years of core industry exposure. Training will start in November.

The Art Of Advocacy
2019-09-25
Advocacy is a process that involves a series of actions conducted by organized citizens in order to: transform power relationships, achieve specific changes in policy, program, strategies or allocation of resources; in the public or the private sector.
In order to equipped students of Community Services on the concept of “Community Mobilization and Advocacy” an interactive session has been arranged by Ms. Sana Mukhtar (Lecturer-Dept of Social Sciences) on “The Art of Advocacy”.
The session was lead by the Advocacy and Campaign specialist “Mr. Sarmad Iqbal” who is currently working in Islamic Relief. Mr. Sarmad efficiently explained the concept of advocacy, the role of advocate, lobbying and the difference between community mobilization and advocacy.
Event Date: 25th September 2019

SZABIST Media Science Live Performance on Situation of Kashmir
2019-09-21
The Department of Media Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad, organized a live performance about Kashmir situation on September 21 2019, at 3.00 pm in Centaurus Mall – the biggest and distinguished mall of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The objective of this activity was to highlight the situation of Indian-occupied Kashmir.
First and second semester students of Media Science department, SZABIST Islamabad organized this activity under the guidance of Dr. Wajid Zulqarnain (Program Manager BS-MS). The act began with the entry of the students disguising as Indian Army, intruding the shops and causing unrest. The act went on showing the atrocities of Indian army and pro-Indian groups against the Kashmiris. A huge live audience watched the show and applauded for students’ performance and for the overall act.
Students performed with full interest and enthusiasm. The camera captured crying people upon seeing the depiction of Indian Army’s brutalities. The activity won people’s heart and earned positive reviews. Mrs. Mishal Malik, wife of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, was the chief guest of the event who witnessed the live performance of the SZABIST Islamabad students and delivered a speech on the occasion. 3.00 pm and the news was also published in DAWN newspaper.

Climate Strike
2019-09-20
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all leaders to New York on 23 September with concrete, realistic plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020, in line with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent over the next decade, and to net zero emissions by 2050.
In order to ensure that the transformative actions in the real economy are as impactful as possible, the Secretary-General has prioritized the action portfolios, which are recognized as having high potential to curb greenhouse gas emissions and increased global action on adaptation and resilience. One of the secondary key areas includes Youth Engagement and Public Mobilization, where people especially youth is beingmobilized worldwide to take action on climate change and ensure that young people are integrated and represented across all aspects of the Climate Summit.
In response to this from 20-27 September 2019, record 7.6 million people took to the streets and strike for climate action making it the biggest climate mobilization in history. From Jakarta to New York, Islamabad to Amman, Berlin to Kampala, Istanbul to Québec, Guadalajara to Asunción, in big cities and small villages, millions of people joined hands and raised their voices in defense of the climate. The Global Climate Strike showed that youth have the power that is required to create a just world and to end the era of fossil fuels. Students of SZABIST Islamabad Campus, BBA programme also participated in this strike on the 20th of September 2019 to showcase the strong stance of SZABIST towards climate action. We at SZABIST believe that accelerated climate solutions can strengthen our economies and create jobs, while bringing cleaner air, preserving natural habitats and biodiversity, and protecting our environment.

Anti-Harassment Session
2019-09-14
Often individuals do not realize that a comment that they intended as a joke, could be harassment according to the law. Therefore, higher authorities of SZABIST Islamabad requires, all the stakeholders must be sensitized to what constitutes harassment and how to create a culture of respect.
The several sessions have been organized by Dr. Shumaila Zeb,an Assistant Professor Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad to create awareness among the students and staff about specific behaviors that constitute harassment, and anti-smoking and drugs in and outside the campus. The objective of these sessions is to have more regular opportunities that help the youth to build their skills and personalities as they are at a critical age and a sort of a turning point in our lives.

BBA Students Walk for a Social Cause
2019-09-13
A clean up drive was organized by SZABIST Islamabad on 13th September 2019 in order to create the awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among students and public for waste management, environmental concerns, importance of repairing, and improving the public spaces or other areas that have been neglected, littered, vandalized, or misused.

The activity was led by Dr. Iffat Rasool an Assistant Professor Management Sciences. The students spent one hour at Salina Park H-8, Islamabad and worked with park management to identify and eliminate eyesores, picked up a litter and disposed of it properly.

Orientation Program Fall 2019
2019-09-02
Orientation programs facilitate the successful transition of new students to SZABIST Islamabad. It helps prepare students for their academic experience, promotes student involvement and engagement, and provide information about student services and academic resources
On 2nd September 2019 SZABIST Islamabad’s New Student Orientation introduced new students of different programs to the wide array of academic, intellectual, leadership, cultural, and social experiences available at SZABIST. The learning outcomes of the freshmen orientation involved understanding the academic expectations and the process of enrollment, utilization of academic support and student services, learning about campus and community involvement through clubs, organizations and developing relationships with students, advisors, faculty, and staff.

Faculty training (Academic Planning and Management)
2019-07-18
Faculty development training was held on the topic of “Academic Planning and Management”. The central theme focused on Academic Planning and Management, Strategic Process of Academic Planning and Strategic Management, and Resource Management (with a focus on Time Management).
The interactive discussion centered around three major areas of responsibility of faculty members. These included teaching (and learning), research (applying and doing), and service (heading/leading a department, leading or members of a team, and serving the community, etc.). To achieve excellence in education, these three major areas have to be planned and managed in a way to achieve the requisite efficiency and effectiveness. Equitable and transparent rewards for faculty facilitate achievement excellence in these areas.
