IBA Karachi introduces new academic structure
Establishes the School of Business Studies, the School of Economics and Social Sciences, and the School of Mathematics and Computer Science
Announces Interim Deans for 3 Schools replacing Associate Deans
Schools will come into effect from January 1, 2021
November 20, 2020: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi is pleased to announce the establishment of three schools, namely the School of Business Studies (SBS), the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS), and the School of Mathematics and Computer Science (SMCS). The Schools will come into effect from1 January 2021.
The Executive Director IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, announced the names of the Interim Deans earlier today who will replace the Associate Deans of the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS), Dr. Sayeed Ghani, and the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), Dr. Huma Baqai, once their current term ends on December 31, 2020.
Associate Professor, Dr. Wajid H. Rizvi, Professor Dr. Shakeel A. Khoja, and Professor, Dr. Asma Hyder, have been appointed as the Interim Deans of the SBS, the SMCS and the SESS respectively.
The Department of Accounting and Law, the Department of Marketing, the Department of Finance, and the Department of Management will come under the umbrella of the SBS. The SESS will house the Department of Economics, and Department of Social Sciences while the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Mathematical Sciences will constitute the SMCS.
The setting up of the schools has been undertaken in alignment with international standards and best practices keeping in check the diversity of the programs, courses and the student body. Marking this advancement at the IBA, Dr. Zaidi highlighted, "This is an important development in the way we want to envisage the IBA in the coming years with a specialized focus, increased output (offering of programs and course) and a competitive environment".
As part of the academic restructuring, the defunct Office of the Registrar was revamped in August with the appointment of Dr. Muhammad Asad Ilyas, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Law, as the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar will serve as a focal point for students, Faculty and staff members in enhancing the academic life of the IBA by developing innovative processes and immaculate support services aligned with the changing needs of the IBA community.
