Title Autumn-2014

52 Pages·2016·8.11 MB·English

by  Mushtaq Hussain

COMMONWEALTH ALLAMA IQBAL
OF LEARNING OPEN UNIVERSITY

Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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Contents
Welcome Message from the President & Chief Executive
Officer of the COL 3 KALAT
Welcome Message from the Vice Chancellors of
Partner Universities 4
Allama Iqbal Open University 5
Executive Governing Board 6
The Commonwealth 7 CHITRAL REGION REGION
Participating Institutions
COL MBA/MPA Programme 18
Aims and Objectives of Commonwealth MBA/MPA 18
Programme for Executives
Programme Structure 19
Project Course 21
Learner Support System 21
Tutorial and Counseling Support 21 TOBA TEK SINGH REGION
Library Services 22
Video Conferencing for Guiding Research Students 23
Official Website of CMBA/CMPA Programme 23
Online COL MBA/MPA Programme for Executives 24
Admission Process
Admission Criteria 25
Sending Admission Forms 25
MUZAFARABAD REGION
Result of the Admission Test 25
Admission Offer 25
Confirmation of Admission 25
Study Material
Tutorial Support
Allocation of Study Centre
Assessment Throughout the Courses
TURBAT REGION
Assessment Throughout the Courses 28
Submission of Assignments 28
Re-evaluation of Assignments 29
Cheating in Assignments 29
Late Submission of Assignments 29
Re-submission of Assignments 29
Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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Final Examination
Need for Examination 30
Weightage of Examination in the Final Results 30
Roll Number Slips 30
Change in Examination Centres 30
Eligibility for Appearing in Examination 30
Declaration of Results Examinations 30
How Final Result is Calculated? 30
Exit Points on Credit Accumulation Basis
The Grading System 31
The Credit System 31
Continuing Students 31
Re-arrangement of Courses/Prospectus 31
Fee Tariff 31
Whom to Contact?
For Academic Queries 33
For Mailing Purpose 33
For Examination Purpose 33
For Regional Services at AIOU Campus Purpose 33
Instructions/ General Information
Guidelines for Admission Test for
CMBA/ CMPA Programme, 2012 34
Sample Paper 35
Important Contacts Numbers 41
AIOU Addresses of Regional Offices AJK/Northern Areas 41
List of Approved Study Centres for COL MBA/MPA Programme 45
Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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Message from
The President & Chief Executive
Officer of the Commonwealth of
Learning
The Commonwealth of Learning Commonwealth Partner Universities Business Administration (MBA) or
(COL) is an intergovernmental orga- that complement existing MBA/MPA Public Administration (MPA) as their
nization created by Commonwealth programmes in the participating major field of study. In addition,
Heads of Government to encourage countries. The Commonwealth students have the option of several
the development and sharing of open Master of Business Administration exit points after earning a diploma,
learning/distance education knowle- and Public Administration (CMBA/ graduate diploma or a Masters degree.
dge, resources and technologies. COL CMPA) Programme is the outcome of The minimum completion time for
is helping the developing nations collaboration between the Common- the Commonwealth Executive MBA
improved access to quality education wealth of Learning (COL) and three or MPA is two years.
and training. Through its own reso- open universities in South Asia: So pat yourself on the back. You are
urces and its extensive networks, the Allama Iqbal Open University now a part of this highly prestigious
Commonwealth of Learning (COL) (Pakistan), Bangladesh Open program having focus on excellence.
provides a wealth of services and University, and the Open University My most important message to you is
collaborative opportunities for policy of Sri Lanka. Established in 2002, the that you should have high dreams to
makers, institutions and distance CEMBA/CEMPA Programme is now fulfill and greater heights to search
education practitioners to encourage expanding through partnership with and reach.
the development of the use of open universities in Asia, Africa, the South
and distance learning (ODL) policies, Pacific and South America. Professor Asha Kanwar
systems and applications. The CMBA/CMPA Programme is President and CEO, Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Learning designed for part-time study by busy of Learning
aims to empower people with the working professionals, in response to Chair, Executive Governing Board,
learning that enables them to be the growing demands for post- Commonwealth CEMBA/CEMPA
agents of economic and social graduate level education in business Programme
development. Our goal is to deliver and public administration. The
high quality learning and professional flexible and modular programme
development opportunities with our allows students to choose either
Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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Welcome Message from the
Vice Chancellors of Partner Universities
As partners in the Commonwealth Business or Public Administration,
MBA and MPA Programme (CMBA/ the Commonwealth Programmes
CMPA) and members of the provides these opportunities. Both
Executive Governing Board, we are streams provide comprehensive and
pleased to extend our congratulations in-depth coverage of current leader-
and good wishes to all students em- ship and management practices
barking on this exciting learning through core courses, electives and
journey. We share a common goal of courses, with distance learning
delivering a high quality open and dis- expertise and resource materials
tance learning (ODL) Programme developed in the fields of Manage-
which meets the highest standards of ment and Public Administration in the
executive education in the Common- Commonwealth.
wealth. This flexible, modular and learner-
The Commonwealth MBA/MPA centered Programme is designed to
Programme is designed to help busy enable you to achieve your profes-
practicing professionals, managers, sional goals and balanced on-going
and public and private sector officers career and family demands. Inter-
gain a higher level of competency in institutional credit transfer and the
their respective functions, and learn international partnership among our
skills to support their career advance- universities also provide opportun-
ment. ities for mobility and broader learning
The challenge in building leaders for per-spectives. In this increasingly
tomorrow is to provide valuable, re- globalized world, this has become
levant and forward-thinking profes- more important than ever.
sional development and educational We invite you to join us in building
opportunities today. Whether you co- leaders for tomorrow. Begin the
mplete the diploma, the graduate journey today, with the Common-
diploma, or a Masters degree in wealth MBA/MPA.
Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddique
Prof. Dato' Dr. HO Sinn Chye,
Allama Iqbal Open University, Professor Dr. M. A. Mannan,
Pakistan Vice Chancellor and CEO Vice-Chancellor Bangladesh
Vice Chancellor Wawasan Open University Open University (BOU)
[email protected], (WOU), Malaysia

Professor Willam Otoo Ellis
Professor Vincent Ado Tenebe, Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon,
Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor Director-General
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
National Open University of Open University of
and Technology, (KNUST), Ghana
Nigeria (NOUN) Mauritius (OUM)
[email protected]
Dr. Winston Adams
Dr. Vijitha Nanayakkara, Executive Chairmen/President Professor J. A. Roy Bodden,
Vice Chancellor University College of Caribbean, JP, President
The Open University of Jamaica. University College of the
Sri Lanka (OUSL) [email protected] Cayman Islands (UCCI)
[email protected]
Professor Jacob Opadeyi,
Vice-Chancellor & Principal
University of Guyana (UG)
Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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Welcome Message
Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University
It gives me immense pleasure to dents at their own pace. The minimum strategy for themselves so that they
welcome you at the platform of Com- completion time for MBA or MPA is can be effective instruments in the
monwealth MBA/MPA Programme two years. The programme is offered process of transformation of this
for Executives, Allama Iqbal Open in online and distance learning modes country. Simply producing employ-
University, one of the mega universi- with enhanced face to face compo- able graduates is not enough. Creation
ties of the world. The doors of this nents. of new knowledge and innovative
mega university are open for each and This MBA/MPA Program for mind should be the focus of higher
every citizen of Pakistan and even for Executives prepares you to assume educational system.
the foreigners living in the territory of greater management responsibilities, With this aim in mind, we are making
Pakistan. In terms of students' enrol- extend your comprehension and sincere and committed efforts to
ment, it is truly the largest university application of the latest managerial develop this University as a well rec-
of the country. This university provi- concepts and techniques and broad- ognized and established centre of
des education of international stand- ens your understanding of the organ- higher education. We are striving to
ard at the doorsteps of the students ization in the competitive interna- produce better individuals with right
with an affordable cost. tional environment. This program has interests, attitude, moral and intellect-
Allama Iqbal Open University is the been designed to accommodate the ual values. We are helping the stud-
pioneer of distance learning educati- busy executives' schedule, to satisfy ents to develop their knowledge,
on in Asia. With the collaboration of the appetite for lifelong learning, and skills, competence and attitude to use
commonwealth of Learning, AIOU to offer a rewarding opportunity to them for growth and prosperity of the
has taken steps towards virtual educa- grow professionally. Classes are held society.
tion. on the weekends, minimizing time I wish a very bright future for all of
This programme is the outcome of spent away from the office and home, you. I hope that after getting educa-
close collaboration between Comm- while maximizing the benefits tion from AIOU, you will become an
onwealth and the National Open Uni- through the facilities only a distance asset for the country and you will be
versities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, learning institution of the statute of able to play an important role for the
Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Guyana, Allama Iqbal Open University can development and prosperity of the
and Nigeria. It aims to complement provide. This MBA/ MPA program is people of Pakistan.
existing MBA/MPA programs in me- designed to meet not only current
eting the growing demands for post- managerial demands, but those of the Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddique
graduate level of education in busi- future as well as to polish the critical Vice Chancellor
ness and public administration in co- capabilities of the participants. Allama Iqbal Open University
mmonwealth countries. Designed for The challenges to our higher educ- Islamabad Pakistan
busy working professionals, the prog- ation system, particularly the Unive-
ramme can be completed by the stu- rsities are to carve out a path and a
Commonwealth of learning
MBA/MPA Programme
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EXECUTIVE GOVERNING BOARD
Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddique
Professor Asha Kanwar
Allama Iqbal Open University, Professor Dr. M. A. Mannan,
Chairman, Executive Governing
Pakistan Vice-Chancellor Bangladesh
Board President and Chief Executive
Vice Chancellor Open University (BOU)
Officer Commonwealth of Learning
[email protected],

Professor Willam Otoo Ellis
Professor Vincent Ado Tenebe, Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon,
Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor Director-General
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science
National Open University of Open University of
and Technology, (KNUST), Ghana
Nigeria (NOUN) Mauritius (OUM)
[email protected]
Dr. Winston Adams
Dr. Vijitha Nanayakkara, Executive Chairmen/President Professor J. A. Roy Bodden,
Vice Chancellor University College of Caribbean, JP, President
The Open University of Jamaica. University College of the
Sri Lanka (OUSL) [email protected] Cayman Islands (UCCI)
[email protected]
Professor Jacob Opadeyi, Prof. Dato' Dr. HO Sinn Chye,
Vice-Chancellor & Principal Vice Chancellor and CEO
University of Guyana (UG) Wawasan Open University
(WOU), Malaysia
ACADEMIC BOARD
PAKISTAN NIGERIA CEMBA/CEMPA Graduate
Programmes.
Allama Iqbal Open University. National Open University of Nigeria
Sector H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan (NOUN) CAYMAN ISLANDS
www.aiou.edu.pk Professor Chuks P. Maduabum,
www.col.aiou.edu.pk Associate Professor and Dean, School University College of the Cayman
Dr. Syed Hassan Raza, Associate of Management Sciences Islands UCCI
Professor, Dr. Samaila Mande, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Allan E. Young, Professor and Dean
Chairman, Department of Business School of Management Sciences. of Academic Affairs.
Administration, Dr. J. D. Mosley-Matchett, Director of
Tel: [phone] Email: MAURITIUS Graduate Studies and Professional
[email protected] Development.
Open University of Mauritius (OUM)
BANGLADESH Mr. Roshun Dhurbarrylall, Associate GUYANA
Professor.
Bangladesh Open University (BOU) SRI LANKA The Open University of Sri University of Guyana (UG)
Professor Dr. A.T.M. Tofazzel Hossain, Lanka (OUSL) Mr.-OTSfeil Greaves, Dean, Faculty of
Dean, School of Business Mr. S. A. Dharmapriya Senanayake, Social Sciences, Government and
Mr. Mostafa Azad Kamal, Associate Head, Department of Management International Affairs.
Professor, School of Business. Studies. Mr. Hector Edwards, Lecturer, Faculty
Dr. L.P.S. Gamini, Senior Lecturer in of Social Sciences.
GHANA Finance, Department of Management
Studies. MALAYSIA
Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology, (KNUST), JAMAICA Wawasan Open University (WOU),
Ghana Malaysia
Professor I. K. Dontwi, Dean, Institute University College of the Caribbean Professor Name Venkata (N.V.)
for Distance Learning (UCC), Jamaica Narasimham, Dean, School of
Rev. (Dr.) William Osusu-Boateng, Dr. Dameon Black, Deputy President Business & Administration.
Head, Centre for Distance and (with special responsibility for Mr. Prakash Arumugam, Senior
Continuing Education (CDCE). Graduate Studies) Lecturer, School of Business and
Ms. Dianne Boyd, Director, Administration.