SZABISTKarachi CampusManagement Sciences

Computing & Engineering Sciences

Faculty of Management SciencesSZABIST prepares students for managerial careers in business and offers

course work in many disciplines to provide potential managers with an understanding of the complexities of the professional world. SZABIST offers following degrees in Management Sciences:BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)BABS (Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies)BS (Accounting & Finance)BS (Entrepreneurship)MBA (Master of Business Administration)MPM (Master of Project Management)EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) MS (Project Management)MS (Management Science)PhD (Management Science)

Faculty of Computing & Engineering Sciences

BS (Computer Science)*MS (Computer Science)MS (Computer Science) Specialization in Software EngineeringMS (Computer Science) Specialization in Networks & SecurityPhD (Computing)

Computer ScienceComputing involves analysis, development, and implementation of mathematical algorithms to solve computational problems, understanding computer electronics, study of operating systems, languages and compilers. Degrees offered are:

BE (Mechatronic Engineering)**MS (Mechatronic Engineering)

Mechatronic EngineeringMechatronic Engineering is a modern discipline that integrates mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. Graduates can takeup careers in Automotive, Manufacturing, Robotics, Defense, Chemical, Health and Medical and many more fields. Degrees offered are:

* It is accredited by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC).** It has been awarded 7-Stars by Chartered Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC), Government of Sindh. It has also been accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is highly ranked and fully chartered institute of Pakistan established through a Legislative Act of Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). It is approved and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan as a degree awarding institution. All the programs offered at SZABIST are consistent with the guidelines laid by HEC and other regulatory bodies, for example, National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC), National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE), and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

VisionSZABIST aims to be a globally recognized institute for excellence in education, research, development, and distinction in service. MissionSZABIST is committed to produce highly qualified professionals to:• Meet national and global contemporary needs;• Conduct cutting edge research and development;• Provide hi-tech scientific and technological expertise;• Meet current and future socio-economic challenges;• Meet global citizenship responsibility.

SZABIST comprises five campuses located in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Islamabad and Dubai with a current student population of over 11,000. SZABIST has proudly awarded degrees to over 14,500 talented graduates. Our alumni are sought by national and multinational organizations and hold key positions in several reputable firms at national and international level.

SZABIST offers undergraduate, graduate and post graduate degrees in 6 different disciplines: Management Sciences, Computer Sciences, Media Sciences, Education & Social Sciences, Mechatronic Engineering and Biosciences. In addition, SZABIST offers LLB program and BABS program as external programs in affiliation with University of London and Coventry University, UK respectively. In order to further diversify SZABIST's portfolio, MS and PhD programs in Educational Leadership & Management have been introduced in Fall-2015.

SZABIST is ranked as one of the most reputed university by Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Chartered Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) Sindh. All programs of SZABIST are conducted under strict compliance of the relevant regulator bodies such as NBEAC, NCEAC, NACTE, PEC and KHDA Dubai. Since 2012, the SZABIST-QEC has been awarded more than 91% in the quantitative assessment by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) HEC, Pakistan.

The Institute has signed MoUs’ with various reputable and distinguished organizations and institutions such as Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey; University of London, UK; ICRC, Aman Foundation and JS Bank.

SZABIST is a registered member of the following international and national associations:International Association of Universities (IAU), Paris; Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London; The Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), Singapore; Asia University Federation (AUF), Seoul; Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), People’s Republic of China; Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the Islamic World (AQAAIW), Malaysia; The Talloires Network, USA; The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), UK; Management Association of Pakistan (MAP), Karachi; Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP), Karachi, Human Resource Development Network (HRDN), Islamabad.

SZABIST Karachi Campus is situated in the prime location of Clifton Block 5 (campus units: 79, 90, 100, 153, 154, 172/1, 172/2). Plans are underway for the construction of a purpose-built campus for Management Sciences, Computer Science, Education & Social Sciences, Media Sciences, Mechatronic Engineering, and Biosciences departments. Moreover, the construction of a permanent engineering campus spread over 300 acres at the Education City in Malir (about 20 km from the Karachi Toll Plaza and 36 km east of Karachi Airport) and a Medical and Agricultural Complex over 5000 acres at Gharo (about 30 km away from the Education City) are also in the planning phase.

SZABIST is proud to offer education par excellence in the areas that are crucial for Pakistan's socioeconomic development.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Education

BS (Social Sciences)MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology)PhD SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology)

Department of Social SciencesSZABIST aims to develop well-rounded citizens who can meet future requirements in the region for development. With majors in Psychology, Sociology, International Relations, Sindh Studies, and Economics. Degrees offered are:

B.Ed (Secondary) 1.5 YearsMA (Education)MS (Educational Leadership and Management)PhD (Educational Leadership and Management)

Department of EducationThe Department of Education aims to develop a sound knowledge base and strong leadership skills in the future and existing professionals in the field of education. We are committed to improve the quality of education in Pakistan with the help of our highly qualified faculty, dedicated to prepare dynamic educational professionals in a technologically advanced and globalized world. Degrees offered are:

Faculty of BiosciencesBiosciences is a strong response to the need of the day. It aims to encompass high quality teaching and learning while paving the way for cutting edge research in Biosciences. Degrees offered are:

BS (Biosciences)BS (Biotechnology)MS (Biosciences)MS (Public Health)PhD (Biosciences)

BSMS (Bachelor of Media Science)*MoA (Master of Advertising)MSMD (Media Studies)**

Faculty of Media SciencesThe Department of Media Sciences at SZABIST is a leader in media education in Pakistan offering following undergraduate and graduate degree programs:

* Majors in Film & TV Production, Advertising Strategy & Designing and Journalism** Majors in General Entertainment Content (GEC), Production and Journalism

Karachi LarkanaHyderabadIslamabad Dubai (UAE)

Biosciences Social Sciences and Education Media Sciences

Admission Requirements - Fee StructureINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Passes in two subjects at ‘A’ Level and at least a grade 'C' in three further subjects at ‘O’ Level or Bachelor’s degree holder in any discipline. (over lapping subjects in ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels will not be counted)

LLB

The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50% marks or equivalent from a recognized institution.

BABS

B.EdTuition fee (Per Course) (50% Subsidy) US$390 Rs. 17,400 (8,700)

BABSAdmission fee US$1000 Rs. 30,000Tuition fee (Per Course) US$465 Rs. 23,100

LLBTuition fee (Per Course) US$915 Rs. 46,050

MASTERS AND PhD PROGRAMSTuition fee (Per Course)MA (Edu) (20% Subsidy) US$375 Rs. 16,500 (13,200)MBA US$525 Rs. 23,100MPM US$495 Rs. 22,200MoA US$630 Rs. 27,000MS in Media Studies US$630 Rs. 27,000MSPM & MSMS US$450 Rs. 20,100MSSS & MSCS US$480 Rs. 21,000MS Mechatronic (25% Subsidy) US$525 Rs. 22,200 (16,650)MS (ELM) (25% Subsidy) US$525 Rs. 22,200 (16,650)MSPH/MS (Bio) (40% Subsidy) US$555 Rs. 24,300 (14,580)PhD Biosciences (40% Subsidy) US$585 Rs. 25,500 (15,300)PhD (ELM) (25% Subsidy) US$555 Rs. 24,300 (18,225)PhD SS, PhD CS & PhD MS US$525 Rs. 23,100

EMBATuition fee (Per Course) US$420 Rs. 22,200

Note: All applicants will be required to appear in an entrance test and interview/group discussion held by SZABIST. 2 “E” grades in A-Level exam will not be entertained for accredited programs. i.e. BBA, BSCS, etc. (conversion should be 50% and above). Equivalency from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is mandatory for O & A Levels/High School Diploma/IB Diploma or equivalent. High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate (IB) students appearing for examination from Pakistan shall have to pass Islamiat, Pakistan Studies & Urdu. Verification of last degree from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is mandatory for all Masters, MS, & PhD students. Equivalency of international degrees from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is mandatory for all Masters, MS, & PhD students. GAT General/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score. GRE/ GAT (subject) is mandatory for PhD students with minimum 60% score. Students waiting for results can also apply. Admissions of Foreign students are subject to clearance from the relevant Agencies/NoC from HEC.SZABIST reserves the right to change the tuition fee/withdraw of scholarships without prior notice. * Tuition fees mentioned is based on 3 credit hours. ** For foreign applicants only.

FEE SCHEDULE

BBA, BS (A&F) and BS (Entrepreneurship)Tuition fee (Per Course) BBA US$435 Rs. 19,500Tuition fee (Per Course) BS (A&F) US$450 Rs. 20,100Tuition fee (Per Course) BS (Ent) US$435 Rs. 19,200

BS (Social Sciences)Tuition fee (Per Course) US$390 Rs. 17,400

BS (Computer Science)Tuition fee (Per Course) US$435 Rs. 19,200

B.E. (Mech) Tuition fee (Per Course) US$390 Rs. 17,400

BS (Biosciences) and BS (Biotechnology) Tuition fee (Per Course) (40% Subsidy) US$405 Rs. 18,300 (10,980)

BS (Media Sciences)Tuition fee (Per Course) US$600 Rs. 25,800

Basic Fee Structure USD** PKRApplication Processing Fee US$45 Rs. 1,500Admission Fee US$500 Rs. 20,000 Security Deposit US$330 Rs. 10,000Students Activity Charges US$30 Rs. 1,000Students Activity Charges for LLB US$75 Rs. 2,500

Log on to: http://admissions.szabist.edu.pkOnline applications can also be filled at SZABIST campus

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For further information please contact: F-153, Clifton, Block-5, Karachi, Pakistan. UAN: 111-922-478,

Tel: 021-358 23433 (Ext:147-148-104). Fax: 021-358 21537. www.szabist.edu.pk

All SZABIST Academic programs are conducted by Ph.D and postgraduate degree holders who have years of experience in the academic, research or the corporate world. Our excellence in teaching is supplemented with well-equipped classrooms that have latest audiovisual aids and are internet enabled. SZABIST provides modern libraries which include digital libraries and online journals; SZABIST publishes its well-reputed, online refereed journals, the Journals of Independent Studies (JISR) in Computing, Management, Social Sciences and Economics. SZABIST has a fully Wi-Fi enabled campus, a campus radio (ZABFM 106.6), online course management system (ZABDESK) and state-of-the-art media production facilities. Our student body is extremely dynamic, and has represented us globally and won numerous prestigious awards and scholarships including Fulbright and Rhodes Scholarships. SZABIST supports its students in internships and placements through its Executive Development Centre (EDC); our alumni are making us proud in prestigious national and multinational organizations.

Financial Assistance for Students at SZABIST

SZABIST provides a wide range of financial assistance to eligible and deserving students. For instance:

Scholarships available at SZABIST are financed through SZABIST’s own resources, as well as, those funded by donor agencies, for example,

• SZABIST Need-Based Scholarships• SZABIST Merit-Based Scholarships• Chief Minister’s - SZABIST Merit and Need-Based Scholarships• Sindh Education Endowment Fund Scholarships• Baluchistan Education Endowment Fund Scholarships• Baluchistan Endowment Fund Scholarships• USAID funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarships• HEC-Indigenous PhD 5000 Fellowship Program • National ICT R&D Fund Scholarships• National ICT Grassroots Research Initiative• Ihsan Trust’s Qarz-e-Hasna Facility• ACCA Accelerate Scholarships• Ministry of Harmony and Interfaith Minority Scholarships• Khairpur Poverty cum Merit Scholarships• Various community-based scholarships

All scholarships cover tuition fee. However; in some cases, scholarships also cover books, boarding, transportation, monthly stipend, and admission fee.

Financial assistance is also available in the form of adjunct faculty positions to qualified and eligible PhD candidates.

All requests for financial assistance must be made after securing admission.

International Programs

SZABIST offers a Three years BA(Hons) in Business Studies (BABS) degree from the Coventry University, UK. Students will complete two years at SZABIST (Karachi) and proceed ahead to complete the third year from the Coventry University, UK and earn an International Degree.

LLB

BA (Hons) in Business Studies

SZABIST offers the University of London International LLB Programme which is an evening Programme and can be completed in three years. The University of London, UK will award the LLB degree.

LLBBA (Hons) in Business Studies Financial Assistance

PhD ProgramsA candidate with minimum 17.5 years of formal education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program, the candidate must have obtained minimum of 60% marks/3.0 CGPA, cleared the admission test and interview, and have passed GRE/GAT (subject) with minimum 60% score.

MS in Media StudiesFor admission in the MS Media Studies program, the candidates must possess 16 years of education with minimum 2nd division/2.0 CGPA from an HEC recognized university. Candidate with 4 year non media related discipline degree (BBA, BSCS, MSc., MCom., MA etc.) may apply but will require to complete deficiency conversion courses (Up to 18 credit hours to the determined in consultation with Admission Committee). GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

Admission Requirements

For admission in the BBA/BABS/BS programs, the candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50% marks or equivalent from a recognized institution.For BS Computer Science, candidates with mathematical background will be preferred.

BBA, BABS, BS (A&F), BS (Entrepreneurship), BS (Media Sciences), BS (Social Sciences) & BS (Computer Science)

Candidates are required to have 45% marks in Intermediate (FSc) or O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 subjects in at least two subjects; Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

BS Biosciences & BS Biotechnology

For admission in the B.Ed program, the candidate must possess16 years of Education (MA, M.Sc., M.Com. or equivalent) in any discipline like Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and others with at least Second Division/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC.

B.Ed (1.5 Years) Secondary

The candidate must have 14 years of education with minimum second division/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC.

MA (Education)

For admission in the MBA program, the candidate must possess a 4 years bachelor degree with minimum 2.5 CGPA or 16 years of education with minimum 55% marks from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

MBA

The candidate must have completed Intermediate (Pre-Engineering)/ O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 subjects) or equivalent with a combination of (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with minimum 60% marks. Candidates with DAE (Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, & Instrumentation / Automation) having at least 60% aggregate marks from an Institute recognized by the Government can also apply.Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in matriculation and in Intermediate/equivalent exams.

BE Mechatronic Engineering

EMBAFor admission in the EMBA program, the candidate must possess 16 years of education or 4 year bachelor degree with minimum 55% marks/2.5 CGPA from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in any field of study with 3 years professional work experience (verifiable) at some well known organization. This requirement is necessary to seek admission in this program.

Master of Advertising, Master in Project Managementand MS in Project ManagementThe candidate must have a 4-years professional degree/16 years of education with minimum 55% marks/2.50 CGPA from an HEC recognized institution. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS in BiosciencesFor admissions in the MS Biosciences program, the candidates must possess 16 years of education in any field of life/biological sciences with minimum 50% marks/2.5 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS in Educational Leadership and ManagementFor admission in the MS ELM program, the candidate must possess a 16 years of education in the discipline of Education or Master’s degree/BS (honors) in disciplines other than Education along with M.Ed. / B.Ed.* (1 year or 1.5 year) with minimum second division/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by the HEC. GAT General/HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is also required.

MS in Mechatronic EngineeringFor admissions in the MS Mechatronic Engineering program, the candidates must possess BE in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Telecommunication/Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Avionics with minimum 55% marks/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. Bachelor of Engineering Degree must be accredited by PEC. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS in Computer ScienceFor admission in the MSCS program, the candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 60% marks/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology & Sociology)For admission in the MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology & Sociology) program, the candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 2nd division/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS in Public HealthFor admissions in the MSPH program, the candidate must have 16 years of education with minium 50% marks/2.50 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC.Following Candidates will be eligible to take MSPH Program of 36 credit hours:

MBBS/BDS/MD/BSc Nursing 4 Years/DVM/BSc Paramedics-4 years/BSPH/Pharm D /BS Physiotherapy and BS Biological & Life Sciences/Equivalent.Following degree holders will be eligible to take MSPH of 60 credit hours:

Masters in Environmental Sciences/Business Administration/Nutrition and Social Sciences (Sociology/Psychology/Anthropology)/Equivalent. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

MS in Management Sciences For admission in the MS Management Sciences program, the candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 55% marks/2.5 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.

*Candidates applying with a 1-year B.Ed Degree are required to complete 6 bridging courses of 18 credits at SZABIST.