Admissions Fall 2016 MPM / MS(PM) Project Management SZABIST Islamabad
A Message From Project Management Institute Islamabad Pakistan Chapter Naeem Iqbal (PMP ) President PMI Islamabad Chapter Project Management is skill for life. PMI emphasizes on academia, and PMI Academic Resources works to advance the profession through research and education programs, informing the practice of project management and the real-world application of research results. SZABIST is one of the few institutions in the region that understands the value of best practices in project management and thus disseminates the same to its graduates. I believe collaboration between PMI Islamabad Chapter and SZABIST shall improve educational standards as well as equip students with essential tools to succeed in their professional lives. A Message From Head of Project Management Office (PMO) At Ufone In today s highly competitive and fast paced technology industry, organizations need strong aggressive project managers and leadership to meet the ever-evolving business development goals. While studying at SZABIST, I felt that it was the right place to learn project management because both the faculty and the curriculum successfully meet the students requirements to cope up with the current market challenges. The faculty abreast with the current developments and changes happening in the outside world, mostly belonged to corporate world, which was an added plus. It was quite an experience to study project management at SZABIST. It is no exaggeration to say that teaching at SZABIST is an experience of Baddar Muneer Rehmani (PMP ) Head of PMO At Ufone its own kind. I have been teaching here for last four years as a visiting faculty and during this tenure, I have taught students ranging from fresh Bachelors graduates to mature retired professionals. Teaching such variety of personnel from different walks of life, gives you an opportunity to learn and explore new areas It is worth mentioning that the support staff at SZABIST is very cooperative and try their best to accommodate the visiting faculty in all possible ways.
MPM Master in Project Management ZABIST started its HEC-approved Master in Project Management (MPM) program in Spring 2009. Admissions are offered twice a Syear: Fall & Spring. With more than 1000 students already graduated, we have the most widespread alumni nationwide. More than 50 students of SZABIST Islamabad have obtained PMI certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). MPM provides students with the tools and techniques to manage dayto-day activities of projects of different nature. The course is designed for people from all walks of life. For practicing project managers, it is a guide to enhance their capabilities and to solve typical problems that may arise from time to time. The concepts, principles and techniques taught in this course are based on, but not limited to, the Project Management Institute (PMI) framework, which is universally accepted and practiced. The program takes about a calendar year. To obtain the MPM degree, 9 courses and 2 Computer Base Training (CBT) projects must be completed. Each taught course comprises 16 classes of 3 hours each. Computer software and related material along with technical assistance is provided to students to assist in preparing their projects after training. Classroom seminars, project management related games, visits to project sites, and guest lectures from international speakers are part of this program. Eligibility Applicant with a minimum of sixteen 16 years of education / 4 year Bachelors / Masters degree from any HEC recognized educational institution with minimum 55% marks / CGPA 2.50 are eligible for MPM program. Admission A computer-based on-campus entrance test and interview conducted at SZABIST. OR A valid NTS/GAT result of 50% marks. Classes Weekend Mode I: Friday (06:00 pm-09:00 pm) & Saturday (10:00 am- 01:00 pm) & (02:00 pm-05:00 pm)* Weekend Mode II: Saturday (06:00 pm-09:00 pm) & Sunday (10:00 am- 01:00 pm) & (02:00 pm-05:00 pm)* *CBTs will be held in addition to these time slots. MPM to MS(PM) Bridge Track: Non-BBA students wishing to pursue MS(PM), are recommended to first start with MPM and then bridge over to MS(PM) automatically by taking two additional research courses and six credits of research. All of this can be done within two years. Testimonials There is a growing need to have better s k i l l s t o t a c k l e increasingly complex project challenges. P rofe s s i o n a l s a re looking for ways to do this in a more befitting manner that fits in better with their busy schedules, as they try to achieve a b e t t e r work/life balance. This program responds to project management needs in a systematic manner. It was structured perfectly, flowed perfectly, labs fit course topics perfectly. The instructors were very professional. The course was the best I have ever had! Sara Abid Exams Operation Officer British Council Being an IT professional, equipping myself with sound project management skills was essential. Pursuing the MPM degree at SZABIST was a decision that paid me back immensely. The competitive Syed Khurram Iqbal (PMP,GVF,SIX Sigma ) National Manager 3G/4G Rollout China Mobile Pakistan (ZONG) SZABIST proved to be one of the leading Business Schools, having the Best; very well experienced and highly professional teachers who helped in polishing the skills as well as knowledge! Hunain Zahid Software Engineer S&P Global Market Intelligence e n v i ro n m e n t a n d r i c h industrial experience of faculty members played a pivotal role in enhancing my skill set as a project manager. I owe a lot of gratitude to SZABIST for providing me quality education.
MS (PM) ZABIST offers an MS Degree (M. Phil. Equivalent) in Project Management. The purpose of this program is to provide Sresearch-based project management education related to a student's field of interest. By providing the requisite skills and knowledge, the program paves the way to pursue doctoral studies. Recognizing that concentrated studies are a challenge for working professionals during regular weekdays, we have designed MS in Project Management as a weekend program. The classes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. A total of ten courses (including a 6-credit thesis) take a minimum of 1.5 years to complete. To obtain the MS degree, the student should have successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, and have passed the GAT examination. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is five years. Eligibility For admission in MS Program, the candidate must have: Sixteen years of education from HEC any recognized educational institution with minimum 2nd division 55% marks / CGPA 2.50 and one year work experience in managing projects. A computer-based on-campus entrance test and interview at SZABIST. A valid NTS/GAT result of 50% marks. Candidates with non-business undergraduate degrees are encouraged to start in our MPM program and then transfer to MS(PM) program under the MPM-MS(PM) bridge track. Kamran Azhar Project Manager, Haris Enterprises (Pvt) Limited I did Software Engineering from NUST in 2001. Despite having experience in management, my formal education in this field was sorely lacking. Then in 2013, I started my MS in Project Management at SZABIST. The faculty was what really set this program apart: All of the instructors were quite distinguished in their fields of study and have easily accessible. This program has truly been a positive experience for me. I have no hesitation in stating the fact that I found SZABIST as the best institute in Project Management. I firmly believe that if you are serious, SZABIST is the right choice. Testimonials Nida Ansari MS(PM) - Fall 2015 After BBA I decided to join the research field due to its growing scope in Pakistan. In future, I plan to pursue a d o c t o r a t e i n management and work in the academic s e c t o r a s a university professor. When it came to selecting a university for MS, my teachers recommended SZABIST. It is one of the leading universities in the field of management. So I decided to join MS in project management. They have top quality research facilities and the best faculty. My friends studying at SZABIST greatly encouraged me to join in. I will be graduating this year, and so far my experience has confirmed all that I expected from the program. I a m f i n a n c e p rofe s s i o n a l w i t h specialization in ERP a n d p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t. I completed B.Com. in 2001, followed by the A s s o c i a t i o n o f C h a r t e r e d a n d Certified Accountants (ACCA UK) certification in 2005. I have a vast NOAMAN ALI FCCA, MSPM experience of managing projects of Government and the Private sector. My rich experience pushed me to enhance my professional career further and to obtain a degree in Project Management from a highly reputed organization. I earned an MS in Project Management from SZABIST in 2016. It has helped me a lot in managing my projects in a more systematic way. I highly recommend this program to management professionals.
Course Plan MPM FALL SEMESTER Fundamentals of Project Management Project Cost Management Project Scope Management Project in Primavera SPRING SEMESTER Project Scheduling, Planning, and Time Management Project Quality Management Project Risk Management Enterprise Project Management SUMMER SEMESTER Elective - I Elective - II Project ELECTIVES Procurement and Contract Management Supply Chain Management Innovation and Technology Management Project Change Management Project Human Resource Management Project Stakeholders Management Project Integration Management Project Financial Management Project Communication Management All courses may not be offered every semester. Alternative courses may be substituted as and when required. FALL SEMESTER Managing Projects Quantitative Tools for Research Operations Research Research Methods SPRING SEMESTER Elective-I Elective-II Independent Research Study-I Independent Research Study - II FALL SEMESTER Elective-III* Elective-IV* * These may be substituted by a Thesis ELECTIVES MS (PM) Theories of Management Financial Decision Analysis Quality Management Tools Software Project Management Project Management Constraints Human Resource Management in Projects Project Review, Assurance and Governance Supply Chain Management * Two cross disciplinary courses at the MS level may also be taken as Electives. MPM Program Manager Mr. Ahmed Aslam with CEO of Project Management Institute, USA Mr. Mark Langley at PMI Global Conference in Barcelona 2016. SZABIST and PMI local chapter has signed a stretegic partnership agreement and are working towards the first ever globally accredeitited masters of Porject Management Program in Pakistan
Admission Schedule Last Date to Apply and Submit Document July 25 2016 Online Admission Test (Computer Based) Aug 01-05, 2016 Interviews Aug 10-17, 2016 Commencement of Classes Regular Programs Commencement of Classes Weekend Programs Sep 05, 2016 Sep 09,10, 2016 Mr. Amer Riaz Qureshi Acting HoD (Management Sciences) Program Manager MSPM, EMBA, PMBA, MHRM MS - Industrial Engineering, University of Southern California, USA Mr. Ahmed Aslam Lecturer / Program Manager MPM MPM, SZABIST Islamabad - PMP Certified, ACCA (UK) Mr. Ahmed Ali Qureshi Assistant Professor & Student Advisor MS-HR (Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad) MS-Engineering Management CASE, Islamabad) Dr. M. Daniel Saeed Pirzada Associate Professor PhD - Washington State University, Pullman, USA Ms. Sabeen Hussain Bhatti Lecturer Msc - Engineering Management, UET, Taxila Mr. Zeeshan Hamid Lecturer MS-Finance, Air University, Islamabad Mr. Zohaib Khan Lecturer MS-Project Management, COMSATS-Islamabad Apply Online Log on to: http://admissions.szabist-isb.edu.pk Online applications can also be filled at SZABIST Campus For Further Information Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology Islamabad Campus Street # 09, Plot # 67, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan Phone: 051-4863363-5, Fax: 051-4863367, Email: Admissions@szabist-isb.edu.pk