Prospectus
2010
National University
of Computer & Emerging Sciences
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Mission Statement
To provide best quality education to students, irrespective
of their financial background, ethnicity, gender or
religion. To promote research and scholarly activities to
generate new knowledge.
The contents of this Prospectus supersede all policies,
rules, regulations, procedures, requirements, conditions
and financial charges notified earlier. The University
reserves the right to change any part or whole of this
prospectus without notice or obligation.
In case of any ambiguity or non-existence of rules and
regulations, the final authority for their interpretation and
provision shall rest with the University whose decision
shall be final and binding for all parties concerned.
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CONTENTS
The Foundation
Board of Governors of FAST
Rector’s Message
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The University
Members of Board of Trustees
Members of Board of Governors
Officers of the University
Welcome Note from Dean
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Admission Information
Admission Information
NU Online Admission Test
Admission & Academic Schedule
Equivalence of O- and A-level Grades
Fee Information
Financial Assistance /
Scholarships Information
Transport & Hostel Facilities
Academic Programs
BBA
BS (Accounting & Finance)
BS (Civil Engineering))
BS (Computer Science)
BS (Electrical Engineering)
Road Map for MBA programs
3½-year MBA
2½-year MBA
1½-year MBA
MS (Computer Science)
MS (Electrical Engineering)
MS (Mathematics)
MS (Software Project Management)
PhD
HEC Criteria for MS & PhD Education
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Campuses & Faculty
Islamabad Campus
Research Centres
Faculty
Karachi Campus
Research Centres
Faculty
Lahore Campus
Research Centres
Faculty
Peshawar Campus
Research Centres
Faculty
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Rules & Regulations
Academic Rules & Regulations
Code of Conduct
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List of Courses
Courses & their Pre-Requisites
Location Maps
Locations Maps of Campuses
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The Foundation
The sponsoring body of the University – the Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST)
was established in 1980. It is registered with the Government of Pakistan as a charitable institution. In 1985, it
selected higher education as a vehicle to pursue its objective of producing scientists and technologists of the
highest calibre. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry in Pakistan by offering the country’s first
undergraduate program in Computer Science. Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as
the leader and trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad.
A Board of Governors, elected in accordance with its Charter, manages the affairs of FAST. The members of the
Board are eminent personalities in their respective fields and are associated with FAST in an honorary capacity.
Board of Governors of FAST
PRESIDENT
Senator Wasim Sajjad
MEMBERS
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Dr Abdul Wahab
Mr Arshad Nasar
Mr I.A. Imtiazi
Ms Khadija Haq
Justice (Retd.) Mian Muhammad Ajmal
Mr Nawazish Ali Seth
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Mr Nisar A. Memon
Mr Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh
Dr Rafique Ahmad
Justice (Retd.) S. Ali Aslam Jafri
Dr Samar Mubarakmand
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Refaqat
SECRETARY GENERAL
Rana Ghulam Shabbir
Rector’s Message
Since its inception in July 2000, the university has been gradually diversifying its degree prograMs We are
continuously updating and improving the quality of our prograMs To achieve this we are always striving to
attract talented scholars to our faculty and improving the library and laboratory facilities. This we hope will help
inculcate a culture of research and scholarship. The real job of a university is to generate new knowledge, and
we are always encouraging establishment of research centres where faculty and students are involved in
research, relevant to our national needs.
While emphasizing the highest level of professional competence and personality development in our undergraduate students, it is my conviction that graduate programs should be the focal point for any university.
Research leads to creation of new knowledge which is the main purpose of universities all over. Progress of
humanity is fuelled by each new discovery and development. Nations which invest in research today can expect
rich dividends tomorrow.
Amir Muhammed, D.Phil. (Oxon)
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The University
Founded as a Federally Chartered University in July 2000, the National University of Computer and Emerging
Sciences is a premiere University of Pakistan, renowned for quality and impact of its students in the
development of local software and other industries. The university has four modern campuses at Karachi,
Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. These campuses provide world class educational environment and
recreational facilities to about 6,000 students, around one fifth are female.
Research wings of the university are well recognized, nationally and internationally. They are embarked upon
cutting edge research having direct impact on the social, economic and technological needs of Pakistan. Our
vision is to become a globally recognized research university of Pakistan within the next decade.
Patron of the University
President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Board of Trustees
Board of Governors
CHAIRMAN
Chancellor, Senator Wasim Sajjad
MEMBERS
Mr Justice (Retd.) S. Ali Aslam Jafri
Mr I.A. Imtiazi
Ms Khadija Haq
Mr Nawazish Ali Seth
Mr Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh
Dr Rafique Ahmad
Rector, Dr Amir Muhammed
Chairman, HEC
Federal Secretary Education
CHAIRMAN
Rector, Dr Amir Muhammed
MEMBERS
Dr Abdul Wahab
Mr Nisar A. Memon
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Refaqat
Deans of all Faculties
Registrar
Chairman, HEC
Federal Secretary Education
Officers of the University
Chancellor
Rector
Pro-Rector
Dean
Registrar
Senator Wasim Sajjad
Dr Amir Muhammed
Lt. Gen (Retd.) Syed Refaqat
Dr M. Ayub Alvi
Dr M. Latif Virk
Welcome Note from Dean
The university is continuing to introduce new degree programs, which are compatible with the local as well as
international requirements. Each new degree program is evaluated with respect to the job market, now and in the
foreseeable future.
This year, we are launching a 4-year BS degree in Electrical Engineering. This degree will offer specialization
in the final year, which shall include Telecommunications and Computer Engineering.
Mohammad Ayub Alvi, PhD (UK)
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Admission Information
Admission to the university is based on merit only, which is determined either through its own admission test or
an equivalent test conducted by a reputable organization. There are no quotas, reserved seats or admission
through donation. Moreover, there is no age limit for the applicants.
Admission Material
The admission package includes a copy of the Prospectus.
Candidates Awaiting Result
Selected candidates are given provisional admission, subject to passing the examination with required score. If a
candidate fails to qualify the exam, then the admission shall stand cancelled. The tuition fee shall be refunded as
per university rules. Such students MUST inform the university about their exam result along with an
application for the refund of dues within THREE days of its declaration.
The admission application form is available on the University’s admission website apply.nu.edu.pk, and also on
the University’s web site www.nu.edu.pk.
Admission Procedure
ONLINE method
1.
2.
The Admission Application Form can be
filled online by following the instructions.
The online system assigns a unique
Application Reference Number (ARN) to
each applicant, which must be noted for
later use.
TRADITIONAL method
1.
2.
The Admission Application Form can be
downloaded and printed (on a white
paper).
The Admission Application Form can be
filled using either a BLUE or BLACK ball
pen.
The applicant should then visit the campus, where the admission test is to be taken, along with the following:
a. Two recently taken colour photographs (3 cm x 2 cm)
b. Application processing fee of Rs 1,000. This fee includes admission test fee for taking one test.
Additional Fee of Rs 500 is payable for each type of Admission Test. For example, for taking both
the BBA and the BS tests, or for taking both the MS (CS) and MS (SPM) tests.
c. Copies of all Marks Sheets and Academic Certificates
d. Copy of CNIC or Form-B issued by NADRA (National Database Registration Authority)
1.
3.
2.
4.
The applicant will be required to sign a declaration confirming that the information provided in the
Application Form by him/her is correct.
Upon payment of the Application Processing and Admission Test Fee(s), the applicant shall receive a duly
signed ADMIT CARD bearing the applicant’s TEST ROLL NUMBER and a copy of the Prospectus.
Out station applicants can send the duly filled application form (along with the above mentioned
documents) through post
If the application is received through post, the ADMIT CARD & Prospectus would be sent via post.
Foreign Nationals
At the time of admission, foreign nationals must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of
Education, Government of Pakistan.
GRE and SAT Examinations
Those who have taken SAT examination can apply for admission to the BBA or BS prograMs
Those who have taken the GRE (subject test) can apply for admission to MS, MBA or PhD prograMs
The institution code for receiving SAT scores is 4575
The institution code for receiving GRE scores is 7386
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NU Online Admission Test (NAT)
Information on various Admission Tests is available on the University’s admission web-site apply.nu.edu.pk
The online admission test is taken on a computer. The candidate should be familiar with the use of mouse and
the keyboard. Each candidate is given a different examination. The sections of a test (English, Analytical skills,
Math etc) appear in a random sequence. Moreover, questions related to different topics also appear before the
candidate in a random sequence. In each section, a candidate can move forward and backwards to review the
responses selected. The candidate can change his or her response to any question within the current section.
Applicants should reach the test centre on the date and time specified on the admit card. Latecomers will not be
allowed to take the test. Applicants should not bring anything to the test centre except their Admit Cards. No
applicant will be allowed to take the test without an endorsed Admit Card. The Admission Test is held at all
campuses of the University (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar).
Following is a topical distribution of admission test questions for various degree programs:
BBA &
BS (A&F)
15 %
15 %
30 %
40 %
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BS (CS)
BS (Engg.)
Section/Topic
English
Essay Writing
Analytical Skills & IQ
Basic Math
Adv. Math
Physics
10 %
20 %
20 %
50 %
-
10 %
20 %
10 %
40 %
20 %
MBA
1½ -year
30 %
10 %
40 %
20 %
-
MBA
2½/3½ year
15 %
15 %
30 %
30 %
10 %
MS (SPM)
MS (CS/Math)
MS (EE)
Section/Topic
English
Essay Writing
Analytical Skills & IQ
Basic Math
Adv. Math
Specialization Area
Quantitative Methods
General Knowledge
15 %
15 %
30 %
10 %
30 %
-
10 %
15 %
75 %
-
10 %
20 %
10 %
10 %
50 %
-
Use of calculators is not allowed in the test.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on applicant’s performance in the Admission Test.
Announcement of Selected Applicants
The selected candidates are informed through SMS on their cell phones and also via email. The candidates
should check the status of their admission from the University web site apply.nu.edu.pk or www.nu.edu.pk
Cancellation of Admission
If a student is involved in any undesirable or illegal activity, then the University reserves the right to cancel the
admission of that student. Moreover, the University reserves the right to cancel admission of any student at any
time, if it is found that he/she has submitted false information/documents.
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Admission & Academic Schedules
Admission Schedule for 2010
BBA & BS
Last date to apply for admission
Admission Tests
Declaration of selected candidates
Interviews
Admission Formalities
MBA, MS & PhD
Jul 5 (Mon)
From July 12 (Mon)
Jul 24 (Sat)
Jul 19 (Mon)
Jul 22 - 24 (Thu-Sat)
Jul 26 - 29 (Mon-Thu)
Jul 30 - 31 (Fri-Sat)
Academic Schedule for the Session 2010-2011 (Islamabad, Karachi & Lahore campuses)
Registration
First Day of Classes
First Session Examinations
Second Session Examinations
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
Announcement of Results
Fall 2010 semester
Aug 2-6 (Mon-Fri)
Aug 9 (Mon)
Sep 20-22 (Week 6)
Oct 28-30 (Week 12)
Dec 4 (Sat)
Dec 10-21 (Fri-Tue)
Dec 31 (Fri)
Spring 2011 semester
Jan 10-14 (Mon-Fri)
Jan 17 (Mon)
Feb 21-23 (Week 6)
Mar 31 - Apr 2 (Week 12)
May 7 (Sat)
May 13-24 (Fri-Tue)
Jun 3 (Fri)
Academic Schedule for the Session 2010-2011(Peshawar campus)
Registration
First Day of Classes
First Session Examinations
Second Session Examinations
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
Announcement of Results
Fall 2010 semester
Aug 16-19 (Mon-Thu)
Aug 23 (Mon)
Oct 4-6 (Week 7)
Nov 11-13 (Week 12)
Dec 15 (Wed)
Dec 22-30 (Wed-Thu)
Jan 13,2011 (Thu)
Spring 2011 semester
Jan 24-27 (Mon-Thu)
Jan 31 (Mon)
Mar 7-9 (Week 6)
Apr 21-23 (Week 12)
May 21 (Sat)
May 25-Jun 2 (Wed-Thu)
Jun 16 (Thu)
Summer Semester
Summer semester is not a regular semester. Summer semester may be organized during summer (June-July) at
the discretion of the campus. Only a limited number of ‘taught courses’ may be offered in the summer semester.
Registration in FYP/ Dissertation/ Thesis is not allowed in summer semester.
Holidays in the year 2010-2011
Independence Day
Aug
14, 2010 Sat
Eid-ul-Fitr *
Sep 9-12, 2010 Thu - Sun
Eid-ul-Adha *
Nov 16-18, 2010 Tue - Thu
Ashura *
Dec 16-17, 2010 Thu - Fri
Quaid’s Birthday
Dec
25, 2010 Sat
Kashmir Day
Feb
5, 2011 Sat
Eid Meelad-un-Nabi * Feb
17, 2011 Thu
Pakistan Day
Mar
23, 2011 Wed
Labour Day
May
1, 2011 Sun
* Subject to Lunar calendar
Convocations
Convocations are planned to take place at the campuses on the following dates.
Peshawar
Karachi
Islamabad
Lahore
2010
Sat, July 03
Sat, July 10
Sat, July 17
Sat, July 24
2011
Sat, July 02
Sat, July 09
Sat, July 16
Sat, July 23
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Equivalence of O- and A-level Grades
Equivalence of O-level Grades
To compute equivalent marks for O-level students,
first add marks corresponding to grades earned in
English, Physics, and Chemistry using the table
shown below. Secondly, add marks of either
Mathematics or Biology to this total. Finally, out of
the remaining subjects, select the one with the best
grade and add its marks to the total marks earned.
The total marks of the five selected subjects are
500. The marks obtained by the student in these
five subjects are then used to calculate the
percentage marks.
The equivalent marks are calculated using the
following criteria used by the Inter Board
Committee of Chairmen (IBCC):
Grade
%age
Marks
85 %
75 %
65 %
55 %
45 %
0%
A
B
C
D
E
U
Example: Computing marks equivalent to matriculation.
Subject
Grade
Total
Marks
100
100
100
Marks
obtained
85
75
55
Remarks
1. English
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
A
B
D
Compulsory subject
Compulsory subject
Compulsory subject
4. Mathematics
5. Biology
B
C
100
75
Better grade than the one earned in Biology
6. Islamiyat
7. Pak. Studies
8. Urdu
B
B
D
Total
100
75
Better grade among the subjects in this group
500
365
The equivalent marks in matriculation (out of 850) are (365 ÷ 500) × 850 = 621
Equivalence of A-level Grades
The marks, equivalent to A-level, are computed using the above stated total marks (out of 500). Add to this, the
marks for the three subjects of A-level using the above table. The total thus obtained is out of 800. This total can
then be used to work out the percentage marks for HSSC.
Example:
Calculating equivalent marks:
Marks of the above mentioned
student in A-level are given below:
Subject
O-level Marks
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Subject
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Grade
C
B
A
Grade
C
B
A
Total
Total Marks
500
100
100
100
800
Marks obtained
365
65
75
85
590
The equivalent marks in HSSC (out of 1100) are (590 ÷ 800)
× 1100 = 811
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Fee Information
Fee Information
Fees are payable in full before the start of each semester. The university reserves the right to change fees in
subsequent years. The schedule of fees for the year 2010-11 is as follows:
BBA, BS, and MBA MS and PhD
Admission Fee
Rs 15,000
Rs 15,000 *
Students’ Club Fund
Rs 1,500
Rs 1,500
per semester
Tuition Fee (2010-11)
Rs 68,500
Rs 53,500
per semester
* Graduates of FAST-NUCES are exempt from payment of admission fee
Summer Semester Fees
Students’ Club Fund fee is payable by all students registered in summer semester.
Tuition fee for BBA, BS & MBA students is Rs 13,700 per course.
Tuition fee for MS & PhD students is Rs 17,800 per course.
Fee refund (Cancellation of Admission on Student’s Choice)
The Admission Fee and Students’ Club Fund fee are non-refundable.
In case of cancellation of admission by a student, the tuition fee is refunded as per following rate.
Before start of classes
100 %
During first week of classes
75 %
During second week of classes
50 %
During third week of classes
25 %
After third week of classes
Nil
Fee refund (Cancellation of Admission of a Failed Student)
Admission Fee and Students’ Club Fund fee are non-refundable.
The admission of a student immediately stands cancelled if he or she fails in the required exam whose result was
not available at the time of admission.
Such students MUST immediately inform the university about their result and request refund of tuition fee.
The tuition fee of such students is refunded as per following schedule.
Within One week of announcement of result
After One week of announcement of result
100 %
Nil
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Financial Assistance/ Scholarships Information
Merit Scholarships for Bachelor Students
Assistantships
Merit scholarship is awarded to the Top THREE
position holders of each Board. This scholarship is
for four years of un-interrupted studies with full
course load and is equal to the full tuition fee.
Continuation of merit scholarship is subject to
maintaining semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The University may utilize the services of its
graduate students in its different activities. These
students are compensated for rendering their
services. Preference is normally given to indigent
students.
Bank Loans
Top Three position holders in each semester
The university awards prize money and a certificate
to those undergraduate students, who are the top
three in their department. Students are selected
from each of the four years of every degree
program. Only those students are eligible who have
undertaken the prescribed course load and have
SGPA of 3.00 or higher.
HEC Scholarships for MS and PhD
students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC)
provides liberal scholarships to students desirous of
studying for the MS and PhD degrees at this
university. The scholarship covers tuition fee,
monthly stipend and book allowance.
PICIC Commercial Bank, NIB Bank, Bank
Alfalah, Bank Islami and MCB offer loans to
students.
Study Loan
Realizing that the fees may not be affordable for
some of its students, FAST arranges financial
assistance in the form of interest-free study loans
for bright indigent students. This assistance is
subject to renewal every semester in light of the
student’s academic performance. Financial
assistance is limited to tuition fee only and is
discontinued if the student’s CGPA falls below the
minimum specified to avoid warning. Loan
recipients MUST take full load of courses offered.
Applying for Study Loan
HEC–JICA Scholarships
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in
collaboration with the Japanese Government offers
need-based scholarships for both undergraduate
and graduate level Computer Science students. This
scholarship covers full tuition fee plus a monthly
stipend to the student.
Sindh Government Endowment Board
Scholarships
The Sindh Government offers scholarships to
students of Karachi campus on need-cum-merit for
both under-graduate and graduate studies. The
scholarship covers full tuition fee for entire
duration of the program, renewable every year. The
quota for students from rural sector is 60%, and the
remaining 40% is for the students from urban
sector. About 25 new scholarships are offered
every year under this scheme.
Applicants desirous of seeking study loan should
apply for this purpose on the prescribed form
available from all campuses or downloadable from
the University web site.
Repayment of Study Loan
The repayment of loan starts three months after
graduation or soon after getting employment,
whichever is earlier. The total amount has to be
repaid within a period of four years after
graduation. Students are required to sign a contract
allowing future employers to deduct loan
repayments at source and remit it to the University.
Other Scholarships
In addition to the above scholarships there are
various community based scholarships offered by
various committees and foundations such as,
Memon
Community
Scholarships,
Bohra
Community Scholarships, INFAQ Foundation
scholarships, Agha Khan Foundation Scholarships,
etc.
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Transport & Hostel Facilities
Transport Facility
Hostel Facility
Islamabad
The University does not have hostels. However,
limited hostel accommodation may be arranged
through out-sourcing on self-finance basis.
A few private transporters operate mini-buses
between the campus and designated points in
various localities of Rawalpindi & Islamabad on
self-finance basis.
Karachi
The University arranges buses to pick students
from selected points in different localities of
Karachi. Arranged transport is also available for
those studying at the City Campus.
The transport facility is available on self-finance
basis
Lahore
The university does not have transport arrangement
at Lahore campus.
Peshawar
The university provides transport to pick and drop
students from selected points of Peshawar.
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BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Course Overview
Change is the only constant known today to the business world which has to grapple with the challenging
realities of an increasingly global and complex marketplace. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
program at FAST attempts to bring out dynamic managers and administrators, well-equipped to meet the
challenges posed by this highly competitive global marketplace. To this end, the approach in the classroom is
tailored to inculcate an appreciation for both the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of business.
Quantitative skills developed through such areas as accounting, statistics, financial modelling and linear
programming are combined with qualitative skills in communication, human psychology, marketing and
organizational behaviour. Using these diverse skills and tools, BBA graduates are expected to be able to provide
timely solutions to real-world business problems – solutions that are cost-effective, efficient and ethically
correct.
Career Opportunities
Business Administration graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of business settings and are found in all
types of organizations including industrial, commercial and financial as well as in the public sector. Many have
the wide range of skills required to develop their own business or support a family business.
Eligibility
 At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination
AND
 Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examination
Those who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.
Selection Criteria
 Performance in the NU Admission Test
OR
 Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination

Note 1 Registration in “Final Year Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 97 credit
hours, and is not under academic warning.
Degree Requirements
For the award of BBA degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hours
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.0
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Tentative Study Plan of BBA
Semester – I
MG 108 Fundamentals of Accounting
MT
Business Math - I
SS 102 English – I
SS 111 Islamic Studies/ Ethics
SS 127 Sociology
Pre-Reqs
3
3
4
3
3
16
Total
Semester – II
CS 111 IT in Business
MG 224 Financial Accounting
MT 114 Business Statistics
SS 118 Psychology
SS 222 English – II
Total
Semester – III
MG 220 Marketing Management
MG 223 Fundamentals of Management
MG 331 Management Accounting
MT 216 Statistical Inference
SS 223 Business Communication – I
Total
Semester – IV
MG 225 Organizational Behaviour
MG 309 Consumer Behaviour
MG 332 Business Finance
MT
Business Math – II
SS 132 Micro Economics
Total
Semester – V
MG 320 Operations Management
MG 333 Human Resource Management
MG 423 Financial Management
MG
Business Elective – I
SS 130 Macro Economics
Total
Semester – VI
CS 310 Management Info Systems
MG 302 Business Law
MG 312 Financial Institutions & Markets
MG
Business Research Methods
SS 309 Business Communication – II
Total
Semester – VII
MG 402 Strategic Management
MG 404 Economy of Pakistan
MG 418 Final Year Project – I
MG
Business Elective – II
SS/MG Elective
SS 138 History of Pakistan
Total
Semester – VIII
MG 324 Business Ethics
MG 414 Entrepreneurship
MG 419 Final Year Project – II
MG
Business Elective – III
MG
Business Elective – IV
Total
4
3
4
3
4
18
3
3
3
3
3
15
SS 102
MT 114
3
3
4
3
4
16
MG 223
MG 220
MG 224+ MT 114
3
3
3
3
4
16
MT 114
MG 225
MG 332
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
SS 223
MG 220 + MG 332
Note 1
3
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
MG 225 + MG 332
MG 418
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BS (Accounting & Finance)
Course Overview
Accounting & Finance are the most significant and critical areas in the system of free enterprise. Good financial
management is, therefore, vitally important to the economic health of business organizations. However, the
constant shifts in economic conditions, intense competition for financial resources and questionable business
practices have made financial management a complex and challenging undertaking. The BS Accounting &
Finance program is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges posed by this complex but exciting area
that has assumed much greater importance in the wake of the recent financial crisis in the world. This crisis has
taught us that prudent financial management could mean the difference between a successful and an
unsuccessful business enterprise. BS Accounting & Finance at FAST is tailored to first impart a broad-based
education in the fundamentals of business and management and then develop the quantitative and analytical
skills necessary to become prudent, astute and ethical financial managers.
Career Opportunities
There are a number of pathways to choose from including audit, taxation, budget analysis, financial accounting
and management accounting.
Eligibility
 At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination
AND
 Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examination
Those who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.
Selection Criteria
 Performance in the NU Admission Test
OR
 Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination
Note 1 Registration in “Final Year Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 97 credit
hours, and is not under academic warning.
Degree Requirements
For the award of BS (Accounting & Finance) degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hours
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.0
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Tentative Study Plan of BS (Accounting & Finance)
Semester – I
MG 108 Fundamentals of Accounting
MT
Business Math - I
SS 102 English – I
SS 111 Islamic Studies/ Ethics
SS
Psychology/ Sociology
Pre-Reqs
Total
3
3
4
3
3
16
Total
4
3
4
3
4
18
Total
3
3
3
3
3
15
Semester – II
CS 111 IT in Business
MG 224 Financial Accounting
MT 114 Business Statistics
SS 138 History of Pakistan
SS 222 English – II
Semester – III
MG 220 Marketing Management
MG 221 Corporate Accounting - I
MG 223 Fundamentals of Management
MT 216 Statistical Inference
SS 223 Business Communication–I
Semester – IV
MG 216 Cost & Mgmt Accounting
MG 326 Corporate Accounting - II
MG 332 Business Finance
MT
Business Math – II
SS 132 Microeconomics
Total
Semester – V
MG 302 Business Law
MG 327 Econometrics
MG 328 Accounting. for Decision Making
MG 423 Financial Management
SS 130 Macroeconomics
Total
Semester – VI
CS 310 Management Information Systems
MG 314 Financial Statement Analysis
MG
Business Research Methods
MG
Business Elective–I
SS 309 Business Communication–II
Total
Semester – VII
MG 312 Financial Institutions & Markets
MG 329 Investments – I
MG 402 Strategic Management
MG 418 Final Year Project – I
MG 421 Audit & Taxation
MG
Business Elective–II
Total
Semester – VIII
MG 324 Business Ethics
MG 416 Financial Risk Mgmt.
MG 419 Final Year Project – II
MG 422 Investments – II
MG xxx Business Elective – III
Total
3
3
4
3
4
17
3
3
3
3
4
16
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
15
SS 102
MT 114
MG 224+ MT 114
MG 332
SS 223
MG 220 + MG 332
Note 1
MG 418
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BS (Civil Engineering)
Course Overview
Career Opportunities
Eligibility
 At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination
AND
 Passed the HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examination.
Selection Criteria
 Performance in the NU Admission Test
OR
 Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination AND
at least 550 in the SAT-II (Math Level - IIC) examination
Note 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 1xx credit hours, and is
not under academic warning.
Award of BS (Civil Engineering) Degree
For the award of BS (Civil Engineering) degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 134 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified
as Core courses.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00
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Tentative Study Plan of BS (Civil Engineering)
Semester – I
CS 102
SS xxx
CV xxx
SS 101
MT 117
SS xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
EE 221
CV 1xx
MT 203
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
SS xxx
MT xxx
MT 209
CV xxx
SS 123
SS xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
Pre-Reqs
Intro. To Computer Science
Total
3+1
3
3+1
3
3
1
16+2
Total
2+2
3
3+1
2+2
3
13+5
Social Science-1
Engineering Mechanics
English Language Skills
Applied Calculus
Pakistan Studies
Semester – II
Engineering Surveying
Engineering Geology
Electro- Mechanical Systems
Engineering Drawing
Differential Equations
Semester – III
Civil Engineering Materials & Construction
Civil Engineering Drawing & Graphics
Advanced Engineering Surveying
Mechanics of Solids
Fluid Mechanics
Total
Semester – IV
Quantity Surveying & Estimation
Structural Analysis
Soil Mechanics
Islamic Studies
Numerical Analysis
Total
Semester – V
Probability
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Communication Skills
Social Sciences – II
Geo Informatics
Total
Semester – VI
Plain & Reinforced Concrete
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Planning & Engineering
Hydrology & Water Management
Total
Semester – VII
Technical Report Writing
Construction Management
Architecture & Town Planning
Elective – I
Project – l
SS 142
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV xxx
CV 482
Total
Semester – VIII
CV xxx Elective - II
CV xxx Elective - III
CV xxx Elective - IV
CV xxx Elective - V
CV 483 Project - ll
Total
3+1
1+2
3+1
3+1
3+1
13+6
MT 117
CV 1xx
3
3
3+1
1
3+1
13+2
3
3+1
3
3
3
15+1
3+1
3
3+1
3+1
12+3
3
3
3
3+1
0+3
12+4
3+1
3+1
3
3
0+3
12+5
Note 1
CV 482
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BS (Computer Science)
Course Overview
The purpose of Computer Science degree programs is to produce computer scientists, who can form the
backbone of the rapidly growing computer industry. The BS program is focused on developing an in depth
understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science through a rigorous course work
spanning over a period of four years. Students are given unique opportunities to go beyond traditional computer
science and get themselves involved in research activities through various research and industrial collaboration
programs carried out at the campuses. This ensures a broad based educational foundation that prepares them for
leadership roles along diverse career paths.
To equip students with modern trends in the ever changing field of computer science, courses are offered in
concentration areas of Semantic Web, Multi-Agent Intelligent Systems, Networks, Data Mining and Data
Warehousing, Software Engineering and Quality Assurance, Graphics and Game Programming, Image
Processing, Soft Computing, Corporate and Business Computing, E-commerce etc. Students select courses from
these areas to match with their future career options in a broad range of industrial, corporate, multinational,
governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our courseware is tailored according to the international
standards to nurture capacity building and original thinking in our graduates for life-long-learning. No doubt
that our graduates are highly sought after by a majority of national and international IT industry.
Career Opportunities
Your career prospects will be excellent: You may become a software engineer, programmer, web developer,
games programmer or computer graphic designer.
Eligibility
 At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination
AND
 Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examination. Must have studied Mathematics at HSSC level.
Selection Criteria
 Performance in the NU Admission Test
OR
 Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination AND
at least 550 in the SAT-II (Math Level - IIC) examination
Note 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 100 credit hours, and is
not under academic warning.
Award of BS (Computer Science) Degree
For the award of BS (Computer Science) degree, a student must have:
c) Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified
as Core courses.
d) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00
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Tentative Study Plan of BS (CS)
CS 102
MT 101
MT 104
NS 101
SS 102
CS 104
EE 109
MT 115
SS 138
SS 122
CS 201
EE 218
MT 217
SS 111
SS/MG
CS 204
CS 206
CS 302
MT
SS/MG
CS 301
CS 313
CS 314
CS
MT 206
CS 303
CS xxx
CS xxx
SS 108
SS/MG
Semester – I
Intro. to Computer Science
Calculus I
Linear Algebra
Physics – I
English– I
Total
Semester – II
Computer Programming
Digital Logic Design
Calculus – II
History of Pakistan
English Composition
Total
Semester – III
Data Structures
Comp. Org. & Assembly Lang.
Discrete Structures
Islamic & Religious Studies
SS/MG Elective - I
Total
Semester – IV
Database Systems
Operating Systems
Analysis of Algorithms
Math Elective
SS/MG Elective – II
Total
Semester – V
Theory of Automata
OO Analysis & Design
Computer Networks
CS Elective – I
Probability & Statistics
Total
Semester – VI
Software Engineering
CS Elective – II
CS Elective – III
Technical & Business Writing
SS/MG Elective – III
Total
Semester – VII
Human Computer Interaction
Project – I
CS Elective – IV
Computer Architecture
SS/MG Elective – IV
CS 422
CS 491
CS xxx
EE 204
SS/MG
Total
Semester – VIII
CS 490 Professional Issues in IT
CS 492 Project – II
CS
CS Elective – V
CS
CS Elective – VI
CS
CS Elective – VII
Total
Pre-Reqs
3+1
3
3
3
4
16+1
3+1
3+1
3
3
3
15+2
CS 102
3
3+1
3
3
3
15+1
CS 104
EE 109
3+1
3+1
3
3
3
15+2
CS 201
CS 201
CS 201
3
4
4
3
4
18
MT 217
CS 201
CS 201
3
3
3
3
3
15
CS 313
3
3
3
3
3
15
CS 204
Note 1
3
3
3
3
3
15
CS 303
CS 491
MT 101
SS 102
SS 122
EE 218
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BS (Electrical Engineering)
Course Overview
The Electrical Engineering degree is based on the HEC/PEC approved curriculum. In the first year the students
learn the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering supported by essential mathematics and physics courses. These
courses are followed by breadth courses which introduce students to different specialties in Electrical
Engineering. In the senior year students choose a specialization stream and study advanced courses. Currently
specializations are being offered in three areas, Telecommunication Engineering, and Computer Engineering. In
the highly competitive job market a young engineer is not only required to be knowledgeable in technical areas
but is also expected to have excellent communication and managerial skills and an appreciation of modern day
economics to design and implement a cost effective engineering solution. Students are offered courses in
communication skills, engineering management and economics to prepare them for challenging environments.
Social Science electives and courses in Professional Ethics contribute in enhancing the soft skills and help
prepare a well rounded personality. The course work is supported by state of the art engineering labs. During
four years, students work in twelve different labs where they perform experiments using state of the art
instruments, equipment and simulation software.
The specialized elective courses offered in the three specialization streams are
Telecommunications
Computers
Electronics
Digital Signal Processing
Data Structures & Algorithms
Digital Electronics
Wave Propagation & Antenna Theory Computer Organization & Architecture VLSI
Telecommunication Systems
Data Communication Networks
Digital Systems Design
Analogue Communication
Operating Systems
Power Electronics
Digital Communication
Embedded Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Telecom Transmission & Switching
Digital Image Processing
Industrial Process Control
Wireless & Mobile Communication
Introduction to Robotics
Digital Instrumentation
Microwave Engineering
Opto-Electronics
Satellite Communication
Next Generation Networks
Network Security
Career Opportunities
This versatile degree opens careers in different areas of electrical engineering. You could specialize in telecom
or computer engineering. You could pursue a career in telecom industry, in embedded system design, or as a
software programmer.
Eligibility
 At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examination
AND
 At least 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examination
Those who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.
Selection Criteria
 Performance in the NU Admission Test
OR
 Combined score of 1,500 or more in SAT-I examination AND
at least 550 in SAT-II (Math Level IIC) examination
Note 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 104 credit hours, and is
not under academic warning.
Degree Requirements
For the award of BS (Electrical Engineering) degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 134 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified
as Core courses.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00
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Tentative Study Plan of BS (EE)
EE 110
EE 216
MT 117
NS 110
SS 101
Semester – I
Prog. For Engineers – I
Circuit Analysis – I
Applied Calculus
Physics for Engineers
English Language
EE 112
EE 211
EE 217
MT 104
MT 203
SS 138
Semester – II
Prog. For Engineers – II
Engineering Workshop
Circuit Analysis – II
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
History of Pakistan
Pre-Reqs
Total
Total
Semester – III
EE 102 Engineering Drawing
EE 105 Computer Logic design
EE 214 Electronics – I
XX
Inter-Disciplinary Course – I
MT 220 Complex Var. & Transforms
SS 144 Islamic & Religious Studies
Total
Semester – IV
EE 206 Signals & Systems
EE 221 Electro-Mechanical Systems
EE 219 Probability & Random Processes
XX
Inter-Disciplinary Course – II
MT 207 Numerical Analysis
Total
Semester – V
EE 220 Instrumentation & Measurements
EE 303 µP Interfacing & Programming
EE 304 Feedback Control Systems
EE 305 Electromagnetic Theory
EE 408 Electrical Power Engineering
Total
Semester – VI
EE
CAD & Simulation
EE
Specialization Elective – I
EE
Specialization Elective – II
SS 142 Technical Report Writing
MG 222 Engineering Economics
Total
Semester – VII
EE 482 Project – I
EE
Specialization Elective – III
EE
Specialization Elective – IV
MG 330 Engineering Management
SS 123 Communication Skills
Total
Semester – VIII
EE 483 Project – II
EE
Specialization Elective – V
SS 145 Engineering Ethics
SS
Social Science Elective
Total
3+1
3+1
3
3+1
3
15+3
3+1
0+1
3
3
3
3
15+2
0+1
3+1
3+1
3
3
3
15+3
EE 110
EE 216
MT 117
EE 217
3+1
3+1
3
3
3
15+2
MT 104
EE 217
3+1
3+1
3+1
3
3
15+3
EE 206+EE 214
EE 105+EE 214
EE 206
MT 220
EE 221
2
3+1
3+1
3
3
14+2
3
3+1
3+1
3
3
15+2
Note 1
3
3+1
3
3
12+1
EE 482
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Road Map for MBA programs
4 - Year
BBA degree
1½ - Year MBA
30 credit-hours
16 - Year
non-business degree
2½ - Year MBA
67 credit-hours
14 - Year degree
(B.A. / B.Com. / B.Sc.)
3½ - Year MBA
91 credit-hours
3½ -year Master of Business Administration
Course Overview
The 3½-year MBA develops an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of management practices, and a deep
appreciation of the implications of a rapidly globalizing work environment. The program is designed with a
view to 'researching' local & regional management phenomena rather than merely 'studying' them. The students
are taught scientific and mathematical approaches to decision-making. Quantitative skills, developed through
such areas as accounting, statistics, financial modelling and linear programming, are combined with qualitative
skills in communication, human psychology, marketing and organizational behaviour. The intention is to
produce not only managers and business administrators, but leaders in their own right, who can provide
effective solutions to problems and also progressively and consistently innovate.
Eligibility
A 14-year Bachelor degree (BA/BCom/BSc) earned from a recognized university with at least 60% marks.
Selection Criteria
75% weight
 Performance in NU MBA (2/3-year) Admission Test OR
 At least 1,800 (out of 2,400) score in International GRE AND at least 4 out of 6 in analytical writing
25% weight
 Performance in group discussion/ interview
Note 1 Registration in “MBA Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 73 credit hours,
and is not under academic warning.
Award of MBA Degree
For the award of MBA degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 91 credit hours, including all those courses which have been
specified as Core courses
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5
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Tentative Study Plan of 3½-year MBA
Semester – I
MG 108 Fundamentals of Accounting
MG 220 Marketing Management
MG 223 Fundamentals of Management
MG
Business Economics
SS 223 Business Communication – I
Pre-Reqs
Total
3
3
3
3
3
15
Total
3
3
4
3
3
16
Semester – II
MG 224 Financial Accounting
MG 225 Organizational Behaviour
MG 226 Quantitative Methods
MG 309 Consumer Behaviour
SS 309 Business Communication – II
Semester – III
MG 320 Operations Management
MG 331 Management Accounting
MG
Business Finance
MG 333 Human Resource Management
MG 426 Strategic IT
Total
Semester – IV
MG 302 Business Law
MG 312 Financial Institutions & Markets
MG 402 Strategic Management
MG 414 Entrepreneurship
MG 423 Financial Management
Total
Semester – V
MG 528 Applied Corporate Finance
MG 546 Research Methods
MG 547 Strategic Marketing
MG
Elective – I
Total
Semester – VI
MG 542 MBA Project – I
MG 549 Strategic HR and Leadership
MG
Elective – II
MG
Elective – III
Total
Semester – VII
MG 543 MBA Project – II
MG
Elective – IV
Total
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
12
MG 223
MG 220
SS 223
MG 226
MG 224
MG 224+ MG 226
MG 225
MG 334
MG 220+ MG 332
MG 225+ MG 332
MG 332
MG 423
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
6
MG 542
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2½-year Master of Business Administration
Course Overview
The 2½-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is especially designed for students who have
completed 16 years of education but who do not have any background in business studies. The intensive
program delivers a cross-functional perspective of business by developing an in-depth understanding of the
dynamics of management practices, and a deeper appreciation of the implications of a rapidly globalizing work
environment. The program is designed with a view to 'researching' local & regional management phenomena
rather than merely 'studying' them. MBA students are taught scientific and mathematical approaches to decisionmaking. Quantitative skills, developed through such areas as accounting, statistics, financial modelling and
linear programming, are combined with qualitative skills in communication, human psychology, marketing and
organizational behaviour. MBA at FAST is intended to produce not only managers and business administrators,
but leaders in their own right, who can provide effective solutions to problems and also progressively and
consistently innovate.
Eligibility
A degree earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least 60% marks or
CGPA of at least 2.0.
Selection Criteria
75% weight
Performance in NU MBA (2/3-year) Admission Test OR
At least 1,800 score (out of 2,400) in International GRE AND at least 4 out of 6 in analytical writing
25% weight
Performance in group discussion/ interview
Note 1 Registration in “MBA Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 43 credit hours,
and is not under academic warning.
Degree Requirements
For the award of MBA degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 67 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified as
Core courses
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5
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Tentative Study Plan of 2½-year MBA
Semester – I
MG 220 Marketing Management
MG 224 Financial Accounting
MG 335 Communication for Managers
MG 435 Management & Org. Behaviour
MG 548 Managerial Economics
Total
Semester – II
MG 226 Quantitative Methods
MG 309 Consumer Behaviour
MG 331 Management Accounting
MG 332 Business Finance
MG 333 Human Resource Management
Total
Semester – III
MG 423 Financial Management
MG 426 Strategic IT
MG 546 Research Methods
MG
Elective – I
Total
Semester – IV
MG 320 Operations Management
MG 542 MBA Project – I
MG
Elective – II
MG
Elective – III
Total
Semester –V
MG 302 Business Law
MG 402 Strategic Management
MG 543 MBA Project – II
MG
Elective – IV
Total
Pre-Reqs
3
3
3
3
3
15
4
3
3
3
3
16
MG 220
MG 224
MG 224 + MG 226
MG 435
3
3
3
3
12
MG 332
3
3
3
3
12
MG 226
Note 1
3
3
3
3
12
MG 220 + MG 332
MG 542
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1½-year Master of Business Administration
Course Overview
This 1½-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered to those who have already
completed the 4-year BBA program at FAST. This MBA program is designed to further hone the skills of
graduates of the BBA program and it achieves this by focusing on the more strategic, specialized and advanced
courses across the functional areas of business. Additionally, this intellectually-stimulating program is designed
with a view to 'researching' local & regional management phenomena rather than merely 'studying' them.
Students are taught decision-making skills through qualitative and quantitative analysis and are expected to offer
vibrancy to the corporate culture. MBA at FAST is intended to produce managers and business administrators
who are ready to face multi-dimensional and complex real-life business problems and who can provide effective
and efficient solutions to such problems.
Eligibility
BBA or an equivalent degree from a recognized university received after 16 years of education with at
least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0.
Selection Criteria
50% weight
Performance in NU MBA (1-year) Admission Test OR
At least 1,800 score (out of 2,400) in International GRE AND at least 4 out of 6 in analytical writing
50% weight
Performance in group discussion/ interview
Tentative Study Plan of 1½-year MBA
Semester – I
MG 528 Applied Corporate Finance
MG 546 Research Methods
MG 547 Strategic Marketing
MG
Elective – I
Pre-Reqs
3
Total
3
3
3
12
Semester – II
MG 542 Dissertation/ Project – I
MG 549 Strategic HR & Leadership
MG
Elective – II
MG
Elective – III
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – III
MG
Elective – IV
MG 543 Dissertation/ Project – II
Total
3
3
6
Note 1
MG 542
Note 1 Registration in “Dissertation / Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 12 credit
hours, and is not under academic warning.
Degree Requirements
For the award of MBA degree, a student must have:
c) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified as
Core courses
d) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5
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MS (Computer Networks)
Course Overview
Eligibility
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least
60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS Subject Admission Test OR
o International GRE Subject Test
Typical course load in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two
courses in a semester. In the second semester, a student has the option to pursue MS by undertaking either a 6
credit hour MS Thesis or Project, spread over two regular semesters.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester 1
CS
Major-1 Core Course–I
EE
Major -2 Core Course–I
Concentration Elective-I
General Elective-I (CS/EE/MG)
Pre-req.
Semester 2
CS
Major -1 Core Course–II
EE
Major -2 Core Course–II
Concentration Elective-II
CS591 MS Thesis - I OR
MS Project –I
3
3
3
3
12
Semester 3
General Elective-II (CS/EE)
CS592 MS Thesis –II OR
MS Project –II
3
3
Pre-req.
3
3
3
3
12
CS591
6
Major-1 Core Courses (Pass any two of the following courses)
CS501 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
CS505 Advanced Operating Systems
CS524 Advanced Computer Networks
Major-2 Core Courses (Pass any two of the following courses)
EE502 Advanced Computer Architecture
EE
Advanced Probability Theory
EE
Network Management
Major Courses for MS (Computer Networks)
At least four courses must be taken from the following
CS501 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
CS505 Advanced Operating Systems
CS507 Theory of Programming Languages
CS534 Theory of Automata – II
EE502 Advanced Computer Architecture
Award of Degree
For the award of MS degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours, including four major courses.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5.
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MS (Computer Science)
Course Overview
The MS (Computer Science) program is generic, covering broader areas through course work and providing
concentration through research component. The program is in compatible with international MS prograMs It
enables computer science graduates to pursue further studies by offering courses in specific fields. University
provides substantial support, principally via one-to-one supervision of research students and well-integrated,
active research groups.
The University expects its MS graduates to pursue careers either as ‘Computer Science Faculty Members’ at a
University or as ‘Software Development Managers’ in the industry. Candidates for this program are expected to
have a strong inclination towards computing. The MS (Computer Science) program includes four ‘core courses’
aimed at strengthening the understanding and competence of students in computer science fundamentals. To
enable the students to specialize in an area of their choice a set of ‘elective courses’ are offered.
Eligibility
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least
60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS Subject Admission Test OR
o International GRE Subject Test
The following core courses are recommended to be completed before entering the MS (CS) program.
1. Computer Programming
2. Data Structures
3. Operating Systems
4. Database Systems
5. Analysis of Algorithms
6. Computer Networks
7. Theory of Automata
8. Software Engineering
9. Assembly Lang. / Computer Arch.
A student selected for admission having deficiency in the above stated courses may be required to study a
maximum of FOUR courses. These courses must be passed in the first two semesters. The deficiency courses
shall be determined by the Graduate Studies Committee before admitting the student. No fee will be charged
for studying deficiency courses.
A student cannot take MS courses unless all specified deficiency courses have been passed. Typical course load
in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two courses in a semester.
In the second semester, a student has the option to pursue MS by undertaking either a 6 credit hour MS Thesis
or Project, spread over two regular semesters.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester – I
Major Course – I
Major Course – II
Specialization – I
Specialization – II
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – II
Major Course – III
Major Course – IV
Specialization – III
MS Thesis – I/ MS Project – I
Total
Major Courses for MS (Computer Science)
At least four courses must be taken from the following
CS501 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
CS505 Advanced Operating Systems
CS507 Theory of Programming Languages
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – III
Elective-I
MS Thesis – II/ MS Project – II
Total
3
3
6
CS534 Theory of Automata – II
EE502 Advanced Computer Architecture
Award of Degree
For the award of MS degree, a student must have:
c) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours, including four major courses.
d) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5.
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MS (Electrical Engineering)
Course Overview
This program prepares a graduate in Electrical Engineering to acquire expertise in a particular area. In the final
year, the student normally undertakes a thesis. This may be undertaken in collaboration with the industry, under
the guidance of industry experts and a faculty supervisor from the University.
Eligibility
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least
60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS Subject Admission Test OR
o International GRE Subject Test
In the second semester, a student has the option to pursue MS by undertaking either a 6 credit hour MS Thesis
or Project, spread over two regular semesters.
Typical course load in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two
courses in a semester.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester – I
Major Course – I
Major Course – II
Specialization – I
Specialization – II
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – II
Major Course – III
Major Course – IV
Specialization – III
MS Thesis – I/ MS Project – I
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – III
Elective-I
MS Thesis – II/ MS Project – II
Total
3
3
6
Major Courses for MS (Electrical Engineering)
At least four courses must be taken from the following
CS524 Adv. Computer Networks
EE503 Coding Theory
EE506 Adv. Digital Signal Processing
EExxx Adv. Probability Theory
EE510 Telecom Switching & Networks
EE511 Digital Communication Theory
Award of Degree
For the award of MS degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours, including four major courses.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5.
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MS (Mathematics)
Course Overview
A student has the option to pursue MS either by undertaking a 6 credit hour MS Thesis, or by taking a 3 credithour Research Survey plus one taught course.
Eligibility
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least
60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS Subject Admission Test OR
o International GRE Subject Test
Typical course load in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two
courses in a semester.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester – I
Major Course – I
Major Course – II
Specialization – I
Specialization – II
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – II
Major Course – III
Major Course – IV
Specialization – III
MS Thesis – I
Total
3
3
3
3
12
Semester – III
Elective-I
MS Thesis-II
Total
3
3
6
Major Courses for MS (Mathematics)
At least four courses must be taken from the following
MT502 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
MT505 Advanced Algebra
MT506 Advanced Functional Analysis
MT507 Advanced Number Theory
MT 513 Adv. Numerical Methods for ODEs
MT 610 Numerical Solutions for PDEs
Award of Degree
For the award of MS degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours, including four major courses.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5.
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MS (Computer Networks)
Course Overview
This program prepares a graduate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline to acquire
expertise in interaction between computers and networks. In the final year, the student normally undertakes a
thesis. This may be undertaken in collaboration with the industry, under the guidance of industry experts and a
faculty supervisor from the University.
Eligibility
Degree in relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education with at least
60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS Subject Admission Test OR
o International GRE Subject Test
In the second semester, a student has the option to pursue MS by undertaking either a 6 credit hour MS Thesis
or Project, spread over two regular semesters.
Typical course load in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two
courses in a semester.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester 1
CS
Major-1 Core Course–I
EE
Major -2 Core Course–I
Concentration Elective-I
General Elective-I (CS/EE/MG)
Pre-req.
3
3
3
3
Semester 2
CS
Major -1 Core Course–II
EE
Major -2 Core Course–II
Concentration Elective-II
CS591 MS Thesis - I OR
MS Project –I
12
Semester 3
General Elective-II (CS/EE)
CS592 MS Thesis –II OR
MS Project –II
3
3
Pre-req.
3
3
3
3
12
CS591
6
Major-1 Core Courses (Select any two of the following three courses)
CS501 Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
CS505 Advanced Operating Systems
CS524 Advanced Computer Networks
Major-2 Core Courses (Select any two of the following three courses)
EE502 Advanced Computer Architecture
EE
Advanced Probability Theory
EE
Network Management
Degree Requirements
For the award of MS (Computer Networks) degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5
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MS (Software Project Management)
Course Overview
This program enables students to develop skills necessary to manage software projects. In the final year,
students take a Practicum course, which involves supervision of undergraduate students’ projects. In the final
semester, the student either undertakes a Research/Industry survey or Thesis along with the second part of the
Practicum course.
The MS (Software Project Management) program focuses on strengthening students’ knowledge in theoretical
as well as practical aspects of managing software projects. The program not only addresses management issues
related to software industry but also covers the software engineering concepts, which must be known to a
project manager.
The aim is to prepare middle and top management so that they meet the challenges of present and future needs
of software industry. The coursework exposes the students to management and technical issues encountered in
development of software solutions. The students are expected to do research for their theses.
Typical course load in a semester is four courses. However, NUCES staff cannot register for more than two
courses in a semester.
Eligibility


A degree in Science / Engineering earned from a recognized university after 16 years of education
with at least 60% marks or CGPA of at least 2.0 AND
Two years of post qualification experience in software development or related area
Selection Criteria
Performance in any one of the following two tests:
o NU MS (SPM) Admission Test OR
o International GRE (General) Test Score should be 1,800 out of 2,400 hundred in verbal and
quantitative reasoning and 4 out of 6 in analytical writing.
Tentative Study Plan
Semester – I
CS518 Software Quality Assurance
MG220 Marketing Management
Human Capital & Org. Behaviour
Elective – I (CS)
Total
Semester – II
CS517 Software Project Management
CS525 Requirements Engineering
CS563 Software Process Mgmt. & Metrics
CS594 SPM Project -I
Total
Semester – III
CS5xx SPM Project -II
Elective – II
Total
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
6
Award of Degree
For the award of MS degree, a student must have:
a) Passed courses totalling at least 30 credit hours.
b) Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.5.
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PhD
The PhD program requires candidates to undertake a number of graduate level courses, pass a qualifying
examination, and then carry out research in a chosen area. The candidates are required to publish research
papers in journals of international repute.
Eligibility
 A degree in a relevant subject, earned from a recognized university after 18 years of relevant education
with at least 70% marks or a CGPA of at least 3.0
Selection Criteria
Admission is based on candidate’s performance in the following:
o International GRE Subject Test AND
o Interview
PhD Coursework
The PhD coursework is 18 credit hours. Each PhD level course is of three credits hours.
Qualifying Examination
The student will be eligible to appear in the Qualifying Examination after passing the PhD coursework and
submission of result of the international GRE subject test with acceptable score.
Research Work
The student can start work on PhD thesis after submitting synopsis to the Graduate Studies Committee.
PhD Thesis
The Thesis must contain original research. PhD dissertation shall be evaluated by at least two experts from
technologically advanced countries.
The student will defend his/her work before the supervisory committee and will be declared successful after the
committee approves the work.
Acceptance/publication of at least one research paper in an HEC approved journal is essential for the award of
PhD degree.
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Minimum Criteria of HEC for MS and PhD Education
Minimum 16 years of schooling
OR 130 credit hours
M.S. with CGPA ≥ 3.00 or
Equivalent qualification
18 years of Schooling
GRE-type subject Test
(NUCES / NTS)
International GRE subject test
30 Credit Hours
(Min. 24 credit hours course work)
No
At least 50% score
Yes
CGPA ≥ 3.00
PhD level coursework
Min. 18 Credit Hours
Yes
Yes
No
Comprehensive Exam
M.S. degree subject to
fulfillment of other
requirements
No
Success
Yes
Research Proposal
PhD Candidacy
Paper accepted in HEC
Approved journals
Dissertation Evaluation
(By two Foreign Experts)
Dissertation Defense
Submission of Dissertation copy
to HEC
PhD
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Islamabad Campus
The Islamabad campus is located along the
Kashmir Highway, and it presents a striking view
of the picturesque capital city known for its beauty
and tranquillity. The campus being located in an
exquisite locale bequeaths a sight of the city that is
captivating and delightful. A majestic banyan tree
stands with grandiose at the entrance; and captures
the fancy of the visitor, before he can admire and
appreciate the academic décor of the campus. The
campus expands over 15-acres of land and is
located right in the academic hub of the city. The
covered area of the campus is steadily expanding
and its study programs are continually evolving.
The campus has highly qualified, fully committed
and professionally stimulated faculty which confers
academic excellence to the university. The faculty
possesses excellence in teaching competence, along
with being fully synchronized and geared up, to
instruct and embrace the up-to-date progress and
developments in science and technology. The
faculty excels in their domain; being accomplished
researchers, contributors and developers in their
fields of endeavour. The scope of research carried
out at the campus spans Intelligent Networks,
Agro-Informatics, Machine Intelligence, Image
Processing and Neural Networks.
The undergraduate programs are offered in
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,
Business Administration and Accounting &
Finance. In addition, the university offers MS and
PhD programs in Computer Science and Electrical
Engineering. Graduates of this university are wellreceived by the industry and hold prominent
positions in many national and multinational
corporations. A large number of university alumni
are serving in prestigious institutions and
organizations across the world like Microsoft,
Oracle, NCR, LMKR and IBM.
The campus provides state of the art facilities in
academic as well as extra-curricular activities.
Spacious and well-equipped computer and
engineering labs impart practical orientation to the
students in their respective areas of study. Audiovisually supported and well furnished class rooms
offer a favourable and constructive learning
environment to the students.
In order to contribute to the physical fitness of
students and assist them in unwinding, the campus
extends sports facilities in both indoor and outdoor
games like cricket, football, badminton, table
tennis, volleyball and chess. Besides sports, healthy
competitions in programming are also arranged and
are a source of both mental stimulation as well as
fun for the students. NaSCon, a national level
software competition organized by the campus is
highly appreciated by the software and engineering
communities around the country.
Islamabad campus offers the following degree programs:

BBA

MS (Computer Science)

BS (Accounting & Finance)

MS (Computer Science)

BS (Computer Science)

MS (Electrical Engineering)

BS (Electrical Engineering)

MS (Mathematics)

MBA (1½ year)

PhD (Computer Science)

MBA (2½ year)

PhD (Electrical Engineering)

MBA (3½ year)

PhD (Mathematics)
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Research Centres
Next Generation Intelligent
Networks Research Centre
Next Generation Intelligent Networks Research
Centre (nexGIN RC) is envisioned to give birth to
novel methodologies that can intelligently satisfy
and flexibly cope with the varied security problems
in diverse fields. The research centre is focused on
developing reliable simulation technologies in
applied computational intelligence in order to
empower the existing industrial solutions with
more productive and secure IT infrastructure.
With the increase in the number of IT applications
ranging from science, business, agriculture,
healthcare to every day walk of life usage of
computers and smart phones, information security
and privacy has become all the more important.
There has been a global trend of research and
development in the field of network and data
security to provide robust solutions against the ever
increasing and dangerous computer security
threats. Following the universal approach, nexGIN
RC is the first research centre of its kind that serves
the objective of information security in Pakistan.
nexGIN RC evolved in January 2008 under the
patronage of FAST-NU with the motive to foster
cutting edge research in the field of computer
networks. The organization is working in the
domain of artificial intelligence, machine learning,
data mining, and intelligent user interface
modelling to provide effective, innovative and
intriguing solutions to the latest computer and
network related security probleMs The multifaceted organization serves to fulfil the following
objectives:
 To conduct state-of-the-art research that can be
rapidly and seamlessly transformed into industrial
strength product development.
 To present quality research papers at prestigious
National and International Conferences, in order
to improve Pakistan’s global image and
strengthen its knowledge base.
 To set an exemplary collaborative model of
research and development in a friendly yet
intriguing environment for the young engineering
minds so that they can be encouraged to take up
the challenging field of research in their
professional life.
Below are the four main projects that are currently
progressing under the umbrella of nexGIN RC. For
further details, please visit the website:
www.nexginrc.org
 An Artificial Immune System based General
Purpose Intrusion Detection System
 A Bio-inspired Self-defending Security
Framework for IP Multimedia Subsystem
 Remote Patient Monitoring System with Focus
on Antenatal Care for Rural Population
 An Intelligent Secure-Kernel Framework for
Next Generation Mobile Computing Devices
Geo-informatics Research Group
The objective of this research group is to conduct
research in the fields of Satellite Remote Sensing
and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This
group is also responsible for designing and
conducting training courses in the fields of GIS,
Remote Sensing and Satellite Navigation for the
industry.
The key objects of the research group include
 To promote Spatial Information Systems
Education in Pakistan and conduct research in
Spatial Information Systems and present
papers in International Conferences
 To provide consultancy to public and private
sector organizations working in the areas of
Geographic Information Systems and Remote
Sensing
 To conduct workshops and trainings for the
industry and to supervise GIS/RS related final
year projects of NU students
Achievements of the research group are
 Publications in IEEE Aerospace Magazine
 Joint research conducted with INRIA France in
Air Quality Estimation
 Introduced two courses in Spatial Information
Systems for the first time in Pakistan
 Supervised 20+ Remote Sensing/ GIS related
projects and Research Surveys
 PCRWR Web based GIS project as finalist in
Microsoft Imagine Cup
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Centre for Agri-Informatics
Research (C@IR)
www.nu.edu.pk/cairindex.asp
Agriculture is the backbone of our economy, and
IT has been identified to be “at the heart of the
economic revival of Pakistan”. Agro-Informatics is
a blend of these two important disciplines i.e. a
win-win combination. More formally, Agroinformatics is the development and application of
proven Information Technology (IT), Statistics and
Mathematics techniques in agriculture, for better
agricultural output.
Established in 2004 under the patronage of Dr
Amir Muhammad, former Agriculture Minister and
an eminent agriculture scientist of international
repute, the Centre for Agro-Informatics Research
(C@IR) is poised to take the lead as one of the first
research centres of its type, aimed at the emerging
discipline of Agro-Informatics. In this regard PTCL
R&D Fund has funded a project to C@IR for
establishing an Agriculture Data Warehouse that
will be used for data mining, forecasting and data
analysis for solving agriculture related probleMs
The work done at C@IR has been recognized
nationally as well as internationally.
Machine Intelligence Group
(MInG)
This group is conducting research on theoretical
aspects and practical applications in various fields
of computational and machine intelligence (neural
networks, evolutionary algorithms, etc.). It is
focused on bringing together the expertise from the
fields of machine learning, computational
intelligence, image processing, data mining, and
multi-agents to design and develop practical
intelligent systeMs Priority is given to applications
related and suited to Pakistani environment.
The group is supervising several PhD and MS
theses and undergraduate projects.
Projects & Theses




Data Mining algorithms applied to
economic and climatic data of Pakistan
Urdu offline handwritten character
recognition
Automatic recognition of Pakistani sign
language for deaf and dumb
Intelligent distance education system
Software Engineering Research
Centre (SERC)
The objectives of this centre are to carry out
research and development in software engineering
and allied application areas. The centre promotes
theoretical research in the software engineering
area, resolve problems faced by the software
industry, and helps establish software engineering
practices in the industry. Through SERC, the
University seeks to help and support the local
software industry in establishing and improving
their processes and practices through continuous
feedback and training. SERC aims to achieve these
objectives by collecting the industry data to
understand productivity, cost, and quality
parameters. This will hopefully also help in
developing more suitable process and lifecycle
models for different types of projects being
undertaken by our local industry in the offshore
and
distributed
environment.
Software
Architecture, Software Project Management,
Software Quality and Process Improvement are
main areas of research.
Activities and Achievements
There are eight PhD research students registered
with the group and pursuing their graduate level
studies. One MS thesis completed and other two
are at the writing of thesis in the area of software
project management and software architecture.
Projects Completed

Virtual Office: A system enables the
people to manage their offices (computer
systems
running
back
in
the
offices/anywhere) while they are on the
move or away (through mobile or ordinary
telephone). The project won the 3rd prize
in NESCON ’05 held on March 19-20,
2005.
On-going Projects



Tracing Back Software Architectural
Decisions and Requirement
Multi-agent systems
Software
Project
Management
Methodology
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The Director
Dr Aftab Maroof
Professor & Director
PhD (CS), Univ. of Wales, UK (1996)
MSc (Software Engg), Univ. of Wales, UK (1992)
MSc (Statistics), Punjab Univ. (1979)
Department of Computer Science
Dr Anwar Majeed
Professor & Head of Department
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Computing), Imperial College, London (1995)
MSc (Nuclear Engg.), CNS, QAU, Islamabad (1989)
MSc (Physics), QAU, Islamabad (1987)
Dr Arshad Ali Shahid
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Bradford, UK (1988)
MSc (CS), QAU, Islamabad (1982)
Dr Aftab Maroof
Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Wales, UK (1996)
MSc (Software Engg), Univ. of Wales, UK (1992)
MSc (Statistics), Punjab Univ. (1979)
Dr Rauf Baig
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Rennes-1, France (2000)
MSc (CS), Supelec, France (1996)
MSc (System Engg), CNS, QAU, Islamabad (1990)
BSc (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1986)
Dr Farrukh Aslam
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CE), Cheju National Univ., S. Korea (2007)
MS (CSE), GIKI (2003)
M.Sc. (CS), Univ. Of Peshawar (1999)
Dr Hammad Majeed
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Limerick, Ireland (2008)
BSc (SE), NUST, Islamabad (1999)
Dr Kashif Munir
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Innsbruck, Austria (2009)
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2003)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2001)
Dr Arfan Jaffar
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2009)
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
MSc (CS), QAU, Islamabad (2003)
Dr Firdous Kousar
Assistant Professor
PhD (Info. Security), NUST, Islamabad (2009)
MS (Info. Security), NUST, Islamabad (2007)
BSc (CS), UAAR, Rawalpindi (2003)
Mr Kashif Zafar
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), CUNY, USA (2002)
BSc (Metallurgical Engg), UET, Lahore (1999)
Mr Shafiq-Ur-Rehman
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), Dresden Univ. of Tech., Germany (2002)
BSc (Math), Univ. of Karachi (1996)
Ms Uzma Maroof
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2003)
BCS (Hon), IIU, Islamabad (2000)
Ms Humaira Ehsan
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2003)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2001)
Ms Kiran Ijaz (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
BS (CS), Punjab Univ., Lahore (2003)
Mr Umer Manzoor
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
BS (CS), Univ. of Lahore (2003)
Mr Atif Jilani
Assistant Professor
MSc (SE), MAJU, Islamabad (2008)
BSc (CS), MAJU, Islamabad (2006)
Mr Shariq Bashir (on study leave)
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
BS (CS), Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (2003)
Ms Mehreen Alam
Lecturer
MS CS), LUMS, Lahore (2006)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2003)
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Ms Hina Anwar
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2002)
Ms Asma Ahmad
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
BS (CS), IIU (2006)
Mr Zahid Halim
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
BS (CS), Univ. of Peshawar (2004)
Mr Jawad Hassan
Lab Instructor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2009)
BS (CS), AJKU (2007)
Ms Amna Basharat
Lecturer
MSc (Computing), Brunel Univ., UK (2007)
BE (SE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2005)
Ms Hira Jaffar
Lab Instructor
BS (IT), NUST (2009)
Mr Naveed Ejaz
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUST, Rawalpindi (2007)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
Ms Sana Bilal
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
BS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
Mr Muhammad Ahsan
Lab Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES (2009)
Ms Saba Rasheed
Lab Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES (2009)
Mr Salman Manzoor
Lab Instructor
BE (CE), UET, Taxila (2009)
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr Waseem Ikram
Professor & Head of Department
PhD (EE), UMIST, UK (1990)
MSc (EE), UMIST, UK (1987)
BSc (EE), UET, Peshawar (1984)
Dr Ayub Alvi
Professor & Dean
PhD (EE), UMIST, UK (1982)
MSc (EE), UMIST, UK (1978)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1975)
Dr Muddassar Farooq
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Informatics), Univ. of Dortmund, Germany (2006)
M. Sc. (CS & Engg.), UNSW, Australia (1999)
B. Eng (Avionics), NUST, Islamabad (1996)
Dr. Mubashir Alam (on leave)
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (E & CE), Georgia Tech, USA (2006)
MS (E & CE), Georgia Tech, USA (2000)
BSc (EE), UET Peshawar (1997)
Dr Rashad Ramzan
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Associate Professor
PhD (E E), Linkoping Univ., Sweden (2009)
MS (EE), Royal Inst. of Tech, Sweden (2003)
BSc (EE), UET Lahore (1994)
Dr Qasim Zeeshan
Assistant Professor
PhD (EE), Univ. of Southampton, UK (2009)
MSc (EE), Univ. of Southern California, USA (2005)
BSc (EE), NUST, Islamabad (2000)
Mr Raza-ur-Raheem
Assistant Professor
MS (ECE), Univ. of Florida, USA (1988)
BE (EE), UET, Lahore (1985)
Mr Shahid Anwar
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE) Univ. of Alabama (1988)
BSc (EE) UET, Lahore (1986)
Mr Azhar Rauf
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Univ. of Texas, USA (1991)
BE (EE), NED UET (1988)
Mr Farooq Hussain
Assistant Professor
MSc (Engg) City Univ. UK (1998)
BE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1979)
Mr Sanaullah Qaisar (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MS (TE), UNSW, Australia (2003)
BSc (EE), UET, Peshawar (1997)
Mr Aamer Munir
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), UET, Taxila (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1998)
Mr Nizamud Din
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), Napier Univ., UK (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Peshawar (2002)
Mr Umar Ahad
Assistant Professor
MSc (Robotics), Univ. of Dortmund, Germany (2005)
BS (EE), GIKI, Topi (2002)
Mr Shahid Qureshi
Assistant Professor
MS (CE), CASE, Islamabad (2006)
BE (CS), NUST (2001)
Mr Aamer Hafeez
Assistant Professor
MS (TE), ICT, Islamabad (2007)
BS (EE), UET, Lahore (1990)
Mr Muhammad Saeed
Assistant Professor
MS (TE), ICT, Islamabad (2007)
BS (EE), UET, Peshawar (1997)
Mr Usman Khalid (on study leave)
Lecturer
MS (CE), CASE, Islamabad (2007)
BS (Engg. Sciences), GIKI (2003)
Mr Hassan Noor
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2004)
Mr Kashif Siddiq
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2007)
BE (EE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2004)
Mr Ahsan Rahman (on study leave)
Lecturer
MS, Air Univ., Islamabad (2008)
BE (CE) QUEST, Nawab Shah (2004)
Mr Najam-ul-Hasan
Lecturer
MS (CE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2008)
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
Ms Durdana Habib
Assistant Professor
MS (CE), NUST, Rawalpindi (1999)
BS (EE), UET, Lahore (1983)
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Mr Saleem Aslam
Lecturer
MS (CE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2008)
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
Mr Ahmar Qamar
Lecturer
MS, UET, Taxila (2009)
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
Mr Ibrar Khan
Lecturer
MS (EE), NUCES, Islamabad (2009)
BS (CE), CIIT Abottabad (2007)
Mr Ahmad Ashraf (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2003)
Mr Naeem Awais
Lecturer
BE (CE) QUEST, Nawab Shah (2003)
Mr Rao Munzir
Lecturer
BS (EE) UET Taxila (2004)
Mr Adnan Shahid
Lecturer
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
Mr Shehzad Ahmed
Lecturer
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
Mr Attiq Dawood
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
Ms Rabeea Mirza
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
Ms. Ayman Bukhari
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
Ms Sana Hasan
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2007)
Mr Arshad Hassan
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
Mr Shibli Nisar
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
Ms Tabish Niaz
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
Mr Furqan Farooq
Lecturer
BS (CE), UET Taxila (2006)
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Department of Management Sciences
Mr Mobashar Sadik
Assistant Professor & Head of Department
MBA (Finance), QAU, Islamabad (1996)
Mr Alvi Abdur Rahim
Professor
PGD, Harvard Law School, USA
B.Com, Univ. of Bombay
Dr Sadia Nadeem
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Chartered MCIPD, UK (2005)
PhD (Management), City Univ., UK (2003)
MBA (HRM), City Univ., UK (1996)
BSc (Engg), UET Lahore (1993)
Mr Ayub Siddiqui
Assistant Professor
MPhil (Economics), QAU, Islamabad (1992)
MSc (Economics), IIU (1989)
Mr Hashir Ibne Irshad
Assistant Professor
CFA, Virginia, USA (2008)
LIFA, IRA, Massachusetts, USA
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1993)
Mr Saquib Bhatti
Assistant Professor
MBA, AIT, Thailand (1993)
Mr Muhammad Hanif
Assistant Professor
ACMA, Pakistan (2001)
M.Com, Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (1994)
Mr Yasser Bhatti (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MSc, Georgia Tech, USA (2003)
BSc Engg, Univ. of Oklahoma, USA (1997)
Mr Attiq Hassan
Assistant Professor
MSc (Economics), IIUI, Islamabad (2003)
BSc (Economics), IIUI, Islamabad (2002)
Mr Raja Shuja-ul-Haq
Assistant Professor
MA (Marketing), Bradford Univ., UK (2004)
MBA (Finance), Hamdard Univ., Islamabad (2003)
BBA (Marketing), Hamdard Univ., Islamabad (2002)
Mr Adil Amin
Assistant Professor
MBA, AIOU, Islamabad (2007)
MSc (Statistics), Punjab Univ., Lahore (1984)
Ms Amina Tariq (on study leave)
Lecturer
MSc (ITS), Univ. of Strathclyde, UK (2007)
BE (CSE), NUST, Rawalpindi (2005)
Ms Silvia Khattak
Lecturer
MBA, Univ. of Peshawar (2005)
BBA, Univ. of Peshawar (2004)
Mr Muhammad Qasim
Research Officer
MBA, NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
BCS, Univ. of Peshawar (2006)
Mr Ahmad Salman (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1998)
BE (Textile Engg.), UET, Lahore (1994)
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Department of Sciences & Humanities
Dr Mazhar Hussain
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), QAU (2008)
MPhil (Math), QAU (2000)
MSc (Math), QAU (1998)
Dr Sherbaz Khan
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), QAU (2008)
MPhil (Math), QAU, (2000)
MSc (Math), QAU, (1998)
Dr Hina Khan
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), Shanghai Jiaotong Univ., China (2008)
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2003)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2001)
Dr Asif Gondal
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), Univ. of Innsbork, Austria (2009)
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2000)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (1998)
Mr Sher Afzal (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (1997)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (1995)
Mr Ahsan ul Haq (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2000)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (1998)
Mr Ijaz-Ur-Rehman
Assistant Professor
MA (TEFL), AIOU, Islamabad (2006)
MA (English), BZU, Multan (1998)
Mr Tayyab Nadeem
Assistant Professor
MA (Islamic Studies), IIU, Islamabad (2006)
Ms Aisha Ijaz
Lecturer
MPhil (Physics), QAU, Islamabad (2006)
MSc (Physics), QAU, Islamabad (2004)
Ms Mehwish Hassan
Lecturer
M.Phil. (Physics), QAU, Islamabad (2007)
MSc (Physics), QAU, Islamabad (2005)
Mr Muhammad Ali
Lecturer
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2007)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2005)
Ms Asima Ahmad
Lecturer
MPhil (English), NUML, Islamabad (2008)
MA (English), Punjab Univ. (2000)
Ms Farah Jabeen
Lecturer
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2008)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2005)
Mr Irfan Shah
Lecturer
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2008)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2006)
Mr Usman Ashraf
Lecturer
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2008)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2006)
Mr Shahzad Mahmood
Lecturer
MA (TEFL), AIOU, Islamabad (2004)
MA (English), NUML, Islamabad (2002)
Ms Huma Batool
Lecturer
MA (ELT), NUML, Islamabad (2007)
MA (English), Punjab Univ., Lahore (2006)
Ms Sara Khan
Lecturer
MBA, NUCES, Islamabad (2009)
BBA, NUST, Islamabad (2008)
Ms Farah Naz
Lecturer
MSc (Psychology), Punjab Univ., Lahore (2006)
Mr Abdul Haq
Lecturer
MSc (Statistics), QAU, Islamabad (2007)
Ms Khadija Farooq (on study leave)
Lecturer
MPhil (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2006)
MSc (Math), QAU, Islamabad (2004)
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Karachi Campus
The Karachi Campus provides state-of-the-art
facilities on two campuses, a brilliant and
exceptional faculty, a secure and healthy
environment, and a wide variety of extracurricular
activities, student clubs, committees and societies
to encourage the intellectual and social
development of all students.
The Main Campus is located on a six acre site in
Shah Latif Town on the National Highway, ten
kilometres East of Karachi airport. The Campus
has spacious fully air conditioned classrooms,
laboratories, auditorium, seminar rooms and a
modern library.
All Engineering Labs for
Electronics, Electrical, Control Engineering, Signal
Processing, Telecommunications, Networking, and
Multimedia are state-of-the-art and fully equipped.
Computer labs on Campus feature the latest
technology computers and workstations that use
Linux and Windows-based environments. The
Campus is fully networked and provides wireless
hotspots. The Campus has a vibrant Research and
Development culture. Each faculty member is a
part of a Research Group. Weekly research
seminars, local IEEE, ACM and IET chapters’
meetings and seminars and an annual International
conference are regularly held.A separate Student
Activities block includes a cafeteria and sports
facilities for indoor games as well as playgrounds
for Cricket, Hockey, Football, Basketball,
Badminton, Volleyball and Tennis courts. Main
Campus also has a Mosque. The Main Campus
has made arrangements for efficient and
comfortable transport services for students and
staff to commute easily from varied locations
throughout the city. The University also offers
separate hostel facilities for boys and girls at
Karimabad and Gulshan-e-Iqbal, respectively in
main Karachi City.
A dedicated Academic Placement office at Karachi
Campus facilitates students in Job Placements, and
Internships through its industry relations. The
office arranges various recruitment related events
both on campus and in companies’ premises. It also
provides career and skill development counselling
to students, students’ skills in CV making,
approaching job Market, soft skills, goal setting
etc. The Campus also has a state of the art
Language Lab to teach students English and other
foreign languages and prepare them via video
cameras, and round table discussions, for both
National and International employability.
To supplement the academic activities of the Main
Campus, the City Campus on main Shahrae Faisal
(near Nursery) houses the Business School and
School for Graduate Studies. This Campus also
has the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC), the
first such centre established by Microsoft in
Pakistan. The City campus has air conditioned,
contemporary classrooms; up-to-date computer
labs; canteen; and a Seminar Hall ideal for
seminars, lectures and functions. The City Campus
library is fully linked with the library of Main
Campus. All the facilities and services at Main
Campus are equivalently accessible for the students
of City Campus.
In addition to the University sponsored financial
assistance and scholarships, Karachi Campus also
receives scholarships for position holders from the
Boards of Sindh and Baluchistan, Sindh
Endowment Board Scholarship (40% urban and
60% rural quota, every year up to 40 scholarships),
Baluchistan Endowment Board Scholarship,
Memon Welfare Association’s scholarship, HECJICA scholarship and other scholarships and aids
for meritorious students.
The Karachi campus offers following degree programs at its two campuses:
Main Campus
(Shah Latif Town, on National Highway)
City Campus
(22-G, Block 6, PECHS)

BS (Computer Science)

BBA

BS (Electrical Engineering)

BS (Accounting & Finance)

PhD (Computer Science)

MBA (1½-year)

PhD (Electrical Engineering)

MS (Computer Science)

MS (Software Project Management)

MS (Electrical Engineering)
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Research Centres
Centre for Research in Ubiquitous
Computing (CRUC), Karachi
URL: http://cruc.khi.nu.edu.pk
Ubiquitous Computing (computing everywhere for
everyone) promotes the idea of integrating
computation into the environment, rather than
having computers in daily life. The idea will enable
people and machines to move around and interact
with information and computing in informal way,
to sense changes in their environment and to
automatically adapt and act based on these changes.
CRUC was established in March 2006 under the
patronage of Dr Zubair A. Shaikh. The Centre has
several faculty and student members including 10
Ph.D. fellows working on diverse projects and
ideas within this domain. More than 40 research
papers are published in International conferences
and Journals by the Centre in last 2 years. The
Centre has active collaboration with researchers
and faculty members of universities of Australia,
China, USA, UK and UAE. The Centre has funding
by Microsoft and support from European Union,
ICT R&D and HEC.
The CRUC has also offered several Doctoral and
Graduate level courses to equip students with latest
challenges of computer science. It is regularly
arranging seminars and workshops on different
areas where researchers present their ideas. At least
one research conference is arranged at each year
where graduating students present their findings.
Under the umbrella of Ubiquitous Computing, we
are working in the areas of Augmented and Virtual
Reality, Human Computer Interaction, Multi Agent
Systems, Grid and Cloud Computing, Robotics &
Sensor Networks, Workflow Systems, Provenance
Systems and Agri Informatics.
Thesis/Projects:
Following are the ongoing theses and projects at
CRUC:
o A Framework for Multi Agent Systems in .NET
Environment
o Sindhi & Arabic OCR System
o A Provenance System for Open Distributed
Systems in Collaborative Environment
o AgriGrid: Context Aware Sensor Grid
Framework for solving Agriculture Problems
o Designing Context-Aware Workflows
o Community Algorithm: Classification of Users
and their Roles in a Community by their Level
of Interaction
o Data Management Framework for MANETs and
VANETs
o Automated User Interface Evaluation
o Building a Smart University using RFID
Technology
o Wireless Sensors and Actuator Networks for
Irrigation Control Systems
o Smart Workflows for Procurement
o XYLUS: Virtual Development on the Web
o FAST Ontology Builder
o CSCW Models for Project Management and HR
Development
o Educational Frameworks in SecondLife.com
o VR Models in Minimally Invasive Surgery
o Soccer Playing Robots
o Socially Green Computing
Members:
Prof. Zubair A. Shaikh, Prof. Mohammad Shahid
Shaikh, Prof. S. Zafar Nasir
Abu Zafar Abbasi, Ally Raza, Aqeel-ur-Rehman,
Asma Sanam Larik, Daud Channa, Ghulam Ali
Mallah, Irshad Nazir, Javed Ahmed, Javaid
Siddiqui, Mehwish Aziz, Muhammad Hussain,
Muhammad Rafi, Muhammad Shahab Siddiqui,
Nadeem Kafi, Noman Islam, Noor A. Shaikh,
Saleha Raza, Shaukat Wasi, Syed Imran Jami and
Waseem Mufti.
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LLC Language Learning Centre
FAST-National University lays special emphasis
on the ability of the students to effectively
communicate their professional abilities. In order to
augment
their
soft
skills—communication
adeptness, leadership talent, and managerial
capacity—LLC, established at the Karachi campus
is equipped with twenty five work stations,
provided for by state of the art hardware and most
modern Interactive Language Software, and other
allied pedagogical tools and techniques. The
exquisitely furnished Centre affords students an
opportunity to polish their language and
communication skills both in English as well as
foreign languages. Apart from offering lab sessions
as course components of regular courses, i.e.,
English Language, the Centre also holds
workshops, training courses, and activities in other
Foreign Languages as well. The Centre also offers
short courses for professionals from industry and
students within in English and foreign languages
like Arabic, Chinese, French, German and Korean.
This computer assisted language learning centre
with video camera recording and discussion arenas,
trains students in basic presentational skills, group
discussions, interviews, communication and
perception, creative and innovative thinking skills,
etiquettes, public speaking, model speaking
through movie sessions and live television
programs, spoken English, phonetics and
phonology, pronunciation, sound and spelling,
stress and intonation, word focus, and Language
Varieties( British and American).
Management Science Research
Centre
Karachi is the hub of major business and economic
activities in Pakistan. A large number of business
centers and industries are spread all around the city.
Karachi port, stock exchange and a cluster of
multinational companies are providing unique
opportunities of international trade and business
here. Management Science Research Centre aims at
providing a platform to offer research-based
academic solutions of business and economics
problems prevailing in today’s organizations. The
centre has collaborations with local entrepreneurs
and international companies.
Some of the activities of the Centre are:
Projects: Student members have picked up real life
issues of business, economics, and banking etc. as
their final year project to research and provide
solutions of these probleMs
Seminars: various seminars have been conducted
by foreign consultants, top mangers of
multinational companies, and other key personnel
of different organizations.
Workshops: Two training workshops have been
conducted in risk management, and total quality
management.
Training & Development: The centre has provided
the training to its students and faculty in most
modern skill development areas.
Business Games & Simulations: The centre is
currently engaged in developing different business
games and simulations to be utilized in classrooms
teaching and assessment.
Case Study Development: Currently the centre is
working on a number of case studies related to
various pedagogical theories and practices to assist
in learning and teaching.
The centre encourages faculty and students to take
up research and provides them help to access
organizational data, support, and other logistics to
carry out research activities.
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The Director
Dr Zubair Shaikh
Professor and Director
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Polytechnic Univ., New York (1994)
MS (CS), Polytechnic Univ., New York (1991)
BE (Computer Systems Engg), MUET, Jamshoro (1989)
Department of Computer Science
Mr Zafar Nasir
Professor & Head of Department
PGAD (CS), Univ. of Colorado, USA (1991)
MSc (Math), Univ. of Karachi (1972)
Mr Muhammad Rafi
Assistant Professor
MCS, Univ. of Karachi (2000)
BCS, Univ. of Karachi (1996)
Dr Hilal Qureshi
Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of British Columbia, Canada (1970)
MSc (Math), Univ. of Sindh, Jamshoro (1962)
Ms Atika Mustafa
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), Univ. of Saarland, Germany (2002)
MBA (MIS), Hamdard Univ. (2000)
BCS, Univ. of Karachi (1995)
Dr Zubair Shaikh
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Polytechnic Univ., New York (1994)
MS (CS), Polytechnic Univ., New York (1991)
BE (CSE), MUET, Jamshoro (1989)
Ms Hasina Khatoon (on leave)
Professor
MS (EE), Stanford Univ., USA (1985)
EDE, Philips International Institute, Holland (1982)
BE (EE), NED Univ., Karachi (1981)
Dr Jawwad Shamsi
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Wayne State Univ., USA (2009)
MS (CS), Univ. of Michigan, USA (2002)
BE (EE), NED Univ., Karachi (1998)
Dr Tariq Mahmood
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Trento, Italy (2009)
MSc (CS), Univ. of Pierre Marie Curie, France (2004)
BS (CE), GIKI, Topi (2002)
Dr Bilal Kadri
Assistant Professor
DPhil (Engg), Univ. of Oxford, UK (2009)
BS (CE), GIKI, Topi (2002)
Mr Ayaz ul Hassan
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2004)
BS (CS), NED Univ., Karachi (2003)
Mr Salman Nawab
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2005)
BS (CS), Simon Fraser Univ., Canada (2001)
Ms Nida Mumtaz
Lecturer
MS (SPM), NUCES, Karachi (2007)
BS (CS), NUCES, Karachi (2004)
Mr Hammad Ahmed
Lecturer
MS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2008)
BS (CS), NUCES, Karachi (2006)
Ms Khadija Rohail
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Karachi (2008)
BS (CS), NUCES, Karachi (2006)
Ms Mehwish Aziz
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Karachi (2007)
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr Asim ur Rehman
Professor & Head of Department
PhD (EE), Polytechnic Univ., New York, (1993)
MS (EE), South Dakota State Univ., USA (1987)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1981)
Dr Imran Tasadduq (on leave)
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (E & CE), Univ. of Western Ontario, Canada (2002)
MS (System Engg), KFUPM, KSA (1994)
BE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1990)
Dr Shahid Shaikh
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (ECE), McGill Univ., Canada, (2004)
MS (EE), Michigan State Univ., USA (1989)
BE (EE), MUET, Jamshoro (1986)
Mr Khalil Ansari
Associate Professor
MS (EE), Naval Postgraduate School, USA (1985)
BE (Electronics), NED UET, Karachi (1979)
Dr Atif Saleem
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (EE), Univ. of Brunswick, Canada, (2008)
MS (EE), Univ. of Brunswick, Canada, (2004)
BE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1994)
Mr Khalid Soomro
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), New York Institute of Tech, USA (1983)
BE (EE), Sindh Univ. (1976)
Mr Yousaf Zia
Assistant Professor
MS (CSE), NED UET, Karachi (2002)
BE (EE), SSUET, Karachi (1998)
Mr Daud Channa
Assistant Professor
ME (IT), RMIT Univ., Australia (2004)
BE (CSE), MUET, Jamshoro (1997)
Mr Mudassir Masood
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (2005)
BE (CE), NED UET, Karachi (2001)
Mr Waseem Mufti
Assistant Professor
MS (SE), Aalborg Univ., Denmark (2006)
BE (CSE), Hamdard Univ., Karachi (1999)
Mr Asim Amin
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), TU Munich, Germany (2006)
BE (EE), GIKI, Topi (2001)
Mr Nadeem Kafi
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Hamdard Univ., Karachi (2007)
BE (CSE), NED UET, Karachi (1989)
Mr Asim Mehmood
Assistant Professor
MS (Engg. Mgmt.), CASE, Islamabad, (2007)
BE (CSE), NED UET, Karachi (1996)
Mr Asif Amjad
Assistant Professor
MSE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (2009)
ME (Nuclear Power), NED UET, Karachi (2004)
BE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (2001)
Mr Haris Mujtaba
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Hamdard Univ., Karachi (2009)
BS (EE), SSUET, Karachi (2003)
Mr Haris Mohsin
Lecturer
MS (EE), NED UET, Karachi (2008)
BS (EE), SS UET, Karachi (2002)
Mr Yasir Amir
Lecturer
MS (EE), NUST, Karachi (2008)
BE (EE), NUST, Karachi (2003)
Mr Kashan Naqvi
Lecturer
BS (EE), SSUET, Karachi (2005)
Mr Abdullah Rizvi
Lecturer
BE (EE), Hamdard Univ., Karachi (2006)
Mr Humair Ali
Lecturer
BE (EE), MUET, Jamshoro (2006)
Mr Fahad Raees
Lecturer
BS (EE), SSUET, Karachi (2007)
Mr Junaid Rabbani
Lecturer
BE (EE), Hamdard Univ., Karachi (2007)
Ms Sundus Ali
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Karachi (2008)
Mr Mujahid Iqbal (on leave)
Lab Engineer
BE (CE), QA UET, Nawabshah (2007)
Mr Danish Qamar
Lab Engineer
BS (EE), MUET, Jamshoro (2008)
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Department of Management Sciences
Dr Nadeem Syed
Associate Professor & Head of Department
PhD (Bus. Admin.), Aquinas Univ., Philippines (1997)
MBA (Ind. Mgmt.), Aquinas Univ., Philippines (1995)
Mr Nadeem Yasin
Assistant Professor
LLM, Univ. of Karachi (2003)
ACMA, Pakistan (2002)
Mr Hassan Javed
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2006)
MBA, LUMS, Lahore (1993)
Mr Zahid Siddique
Assistant Professor
M.Phil. (Economics), QAU, Islamabad (2005)
MA (Economics), Univ. of Karachi (2002)
Ms Saira Ibrahim
Assistant Professor
MS (Management Sciences), SZABIST, Karachi (2002)
MBA (Marketing & Finance), IBA, Karachi (1994)
Mr Ally Raza
Assistant Professor
MSc (Training & Dev.), Univ. of Edinburgh, UK (2006)
MA (Industrial Relations), Keele Univ., UK (2005)
BSc (Psychology), Univ. of Wolverhampton), UK (2004)
Mr Imtiaz Ahmed
Assistant Professor
MBA, Univ. of Texas at Tyler, USA (1995)
BS (Accounting), Univ. of C. Oklahoma, USA (1992)
Mr Amir Adam
Assistant Professor
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1996)
Ms Midhat Murtaza
Lecturer
MBA, IBA, Karachi (2005)
BBA, IBA, Karachi (2004)
Mr Michael Simon
Lecturer
MSc (Economics), Univ. of Karachi (2005)
Mr Jamil Ahmed
Assistant Professor
MBA, Univ. of Sindh (1996)
Mr Babar Ali
Assistant Professor
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1997)
ACMA, Pakistan (1998)
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Department of Sciences & Humanities
Dr Saabera Sultana
Professor
PhD (Clinical Psychology), Bahria Univ. (2001)
MA (Psychology), Univ. of Karachi (1963)
Dr Aziz ur Rehman
Assistant Professor
PhD (Arabic), Univ. of Karachi (2008)
MA (Islamic Studies), Univ. of Karachi (2001)
Mr Javaid Qureshi
Assistant Professor
MS (EE & CS), Marquette Univ., USA (1989)
MPhil (Solid State Physics), Univ. of Punjab (1984)
MSc (Physics), Univ. of Punjab (1975)
Mr Zaki Rashidi
Assistant Professor
MSc (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (1991)
Ms Samreen Fatima
Assistant Professor
M.Phil (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (2006)
MSc (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (1996)
Mr Muhammad Amjad
Lecturer
MSc (Math), Univ. of Karachi (2005)
BE (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1997)
Mr Abdul Waheed
Lecturer
MA (English Linguistics), Univ. of Karachi (2006)
MA (English Lit.), Univ. of Karachi (2005)
Ms Rabia Tabassum
Lecturer
MSc (Physics), Univ. of Karachi (2000)
Mr Sana Mughal
Lecturer
MA (Pak. Studies), Univ. of Karachi (2001)
Mr Pervaiz Mohsin
Lecturer
BA (Social Sciences), St. Cloud State Univ., MN, USA
(2002)
Mr Maqsood Alam
Lecturer
MSc (Applied Math), Univ. of Karachi (2002)
Mr Saqif Ansari
Lecturer
MA (English Lit.), Univ. of Sindh (2002)
Ms Nazia Imam
Lecturer
MA (English Lit.), Univ. of Karachi (2003)
Mr Ibrahim Shamsi
Lecturer
MSc (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (2004)
Ms Sumaira Tabassum (on leave)
Lecturer
MSc (Applied Math), Univ. of Karachi (2005)
Ms Sumera Abbas
Lecturer
MA (English Lit.), NUML, Islamabad (2005)
Ms Mehvish Shafi
Lecturer
MSc (Math), Univ. of Karachi (2006)
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Lahore Campus
The Lahore Campus, spread over 12.5 acres, is
located in Faisal Town which is the heart of greater
Lahore. The campus consists of three blocks, which
with their striking exterior brickwork and
magnificent marble domes are a valuable addition
to the rich architectural heritage of Lahore. The
facilities consist of fully air-conditioned purpose
built class rooms equipped with teaching aids, and
a number of computing and engineering
laboratories.
The Engineering labs comprise Electronics, Digital
Systems, Embedded Controls, Antenna and
Microwave, Microprocessors, and Communications
Labs. The computing labs consist of database,
programming, software engineering, and computer
application labs. Latest computers, workstations
and services having LINUX and Windows based
environments are also readily available for the
usage of students. The whole campus is fully
equipped with fast Local Area Network and latest
wireless hotspots.
Moreover, there is an Auditorium, Seminar Hall,
Cafeteria, separate Boys & Girls Common Rooms
and offices of different students’ societies. In
addition a spacious computerized library with over
10,000
books
and
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international
journals/magazines provide students and faculty to
have access to diverse up-to-date information
resources. The library of Lahore Campus is the
second library in Pakistan which has its library
Catalogue accessible through Library of Congress
Gateway. Union Catalogue of the libraries of all the
four campuses of the University is also accessible
through Library of Congress Gateway, which is
first of its kind in whole of South Asia and is a
model for library cooperation amongst the
Pakistani libraries.
The campus has facilities for both indoor and
outdoor sports facilities and play grounds for
Football,
Volleyball,
Badminton,
Cricket,
Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis and
Jogging. Off-campus arrangements have been
made for Swimming, Rowing and Athletics.
In addition to the University sponsored financial
assistance and scholarships, Lahore Campus also
receives scholarships for 10 meritorious students
from different Boards of Intermediate and
Secondary Education and Punjab Information
Technology Board.
The Lahore campus offers the following degree programs:

BBA

MS (Computer Science)
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BS (Accounting & Finance)
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MS (Mathematics)
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BS (Civil Engineering)

MS (Software Project Management)

BS (Computer Science)

MS (Electrical Engineering)

BS (Electrical Engineering)

PhD (Computer Science)

MBA (1½-year)

PhD (Electrical Engineering)

MBA (2½-year)

PhD (Management Sciences)

MBA (3½-year)

PhD (Mathematics)

MS (Computer Networks)
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Research Centres
Centre for Information
Visualization and Intelligent
Computing (Civic)
Centre for Information Visualization and Intelligent
Computing (CIVIC) has been established at the
Lahore campus with the aim of conducting research
in various areas of Intelligent Computing,
Knowledge Engineering, Image Processing and
Computer Graphics. Many groups are actively
participating in research and development under the
umbrella of CIVIC. A brief introduction to these
groups and their related research activities is given
below:
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Computer graphics and data visualization:
The group is exploring various theoretical and
practical aspects of geometric modelling
approaches to path planning algorithMs In
addition to path planning they are also working
actively in the area of reverse engineering
where it is required to capture 2D objects,
outline of planar images, or generation of 3D
geometric models of existing objects for which
no such models exist.
Data mining and data warehousing: This
research group is exploring state of the art
techniques for storing, retrieving and analyzing
data for developing business intelligence tools
and systeMs It is also working in the area of
Intelligent Information Retrieval and Text
Mining from databases.
Human computer interaction: The focus of
research of this group is in the area of
developing and designing intelligent user
interfaces according to Cognitive Systems
Engineering, Cognitive Psychology and
behavioural aspects of different users.
Image processing and computer vision: This
group is actively developing different
applications using latest techniques in Image
Processing and Machine Vision. Recently,
members of this group have gained nationwide
recognition by winning various prizes in the
software and programming competition at
NaSCon.
Machine learning: The machine learning
group is exploring various theoretical
techniques in supervised and unsupervised
machine learning algorithMs This research
group is working in collaboration with top
researchers from the Electrical Engineering
Department of University of Engineering and
Technology, Lahore.
Projects:
Following is a list of the current research projects
undertaken by CIVIC:
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Surveillance Eye: The system provides the
user with Automated Intelligent Surveillance
in order to monitor malicious activities at entry
points in various buildings.
Needle 1.0: Construction of a 3D dynamic
scene using the least number of cameras
possible.
The lounge: Creation of an effective and easy
graphical interface for new users of the
Windows XP operating system.
MB 1.02: The system enables content based
image and video re-ranking and prioritization
capabilities using novel clustering techniques.
AELTS: Adaptive English language teaching
tool (proposal submitted for funding).
Development of intelligent tutoring system
using techniques in user and cognitive
modelling.
Mixture modelling for causal feature selection.
Development of novel and improved
algorithms for unsupervised clustering.
Fair path planning using Pythagorean
hodograph quintic spiral functions
Energy efficient motion planning for
nonholonomic (car like) mobile robots using
cubic spirals
An evolutionary fair path planning for mobile
robots with obstacle avoiding.
Capturing outlines of planar images.
Surface reconstruction with spline functions
using evolutionary heuristics
Psyche Mining using automated psyche
features extraction from text documents.
DSD Studio: Construction of Database Schema
Designer Studio using database design theory
and methodology.
Members
Qaiser Durrani, Zulfiqar Habib, Liaquat Majeed
Sheikh, Hassan Khan, Ishaq Raza, Mehreen Saeed,
Sabeen Durrani, Sana Altaf, Zohaib Hassan, Rana
Saad Nawaz, Haroon Babri (UET) and Kashif
Javed (UET).
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Centre for Research in Urdu
Language Processing (CRULP)
Since its inception in 2001, CRULP has been
involved in linguistic research into languages
spoken in Pakistan, developing computing
standards and also using this research to develop
speech, script and language processing applications
for the end-users. Now the scope of research has
increased and researchers are looking into other
Asian languages as well. CRULP facilities include
dedicated Speech Processing Lab, Script
Processing Lab and Language Processing Lab,
equipped with relevant software and recording
equipment. Facilities also include a R&D centre to
seat 40 full-time research staff working on funded
research. Researchers at CRULP also actively
participate in national and international bodies,
including PTCL R&D Fund, Urdu Computing
Standardization Committee of National Language
Authority, Editorial Board of Localization Focus
published by Localization Research Centre at
University of Limerick in Ireland, and Unicode’s
Bidirectional Committee List.
The centre offers specialization in Script, Speech
and Language Processing (SSLP) at under-graduate
and graduate level, with an active student body
consisting of BS, MS and Doctoral students.
Specialized courses include Phonetics and
Phonology, Morphology and Syntax, Computer
Speech
Processing,
Script
Processing,
Computational Linguistics, Urdu Computational
Grammar and Statistical Language Processing.
CRULP is also involved in (and has successfully
completed) many R&D projects.
Visit
www.crulp.org for details.
CRULP team consists of about 35 full-time R&D
staff, supported through research funding.
Major Projects
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Urdu Speech Recognition (funded by
HEC-USAID grant).
The centre is
collaborating with Carnegie Mellon
University in USA to develop speech
recognition system for Urdu and to
specialize it to assist health workers.
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Urdu Localization Project (funded by EGovernment Directorate, Ministry of
Information Technology (IT), Govt. of
Pakistan The centre is developing Urdu
Online Lexicon, English to Urdu Machine
Translation and Urdu Text to Speech
System. Initial releases are available from
the centre’s website.
PAN Localization Project (funded by
International
Research
Development
Centre (IDRC) Govt. of Canada;
www.PANL10n.net). CRULP leads the
collaboration of Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal and Sri
Lanka to develop local language
computing across Asia. The collaboration
has been extended to include Indonesia,
Mongolia, Philippines and TAR, China.
Sindhi Lexicon (funded by SALRC,
Univ. of Chicago). The work is
collaboration with University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign to develop online
Sindhi Dictionary (www.crulp.org/sed).
Urdu Lexical Resources for Speech
Applications
(funded
by
Nokia
Research). The work collected Urdu
corpus and derived a hundred thousand
word lexicon and annotated it with
pronunciation.
Localization of Microsoft Vista and
Microsoft Office (funded by Microsoft
USA). The centre is localizing Microsoft
Vista and Office 2007 interface into Urdu
for Microsoft.
Nafees Font Family (funded by IDRC,
APNIC UNDP; partially supported by
Microsoft; www.crulp.org).
Fonts
available at CRULP website.
Urdu Spell Checker (funded by
Microsoft
USA;
Completed).
Incorporated in Microsoft Language
Interface Pack for Microsoft Office 2003
released by Microsoft.
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Multi-Media Lab (MML)
Multimedia covers text, graphics, audio, pictures,
and streaming video. The objective of research in
multimedia is to enable better communication in
the future, especially in the internet connected
world. MML is investigating both the processing
and transmission of different types of information
on medium such as Local Network Area LAN and
telephone lines. Limited bandwidth of the
transmission medium and consumer demand for
good quality of service is high, which poses
interesting challenges for the researchers.
The Multimedia lab is developing a reference
implementation of ITU-T H.323, the standard
currently in force for multimedia communication.
The lab has already implemented H.263 compliant
software for video conferencing along with its
optional modes, and transmitted video over LAN
(broadcast as well as multicast). The current
direction of the lab is in implementing the H.323,
and developing algorithms objective quality
measures for Wideband speech and audio (VoIP).
The other areas of research are MPLS and
distributed QoS algorithms over Wireless LAN
802.11e.
Projects
 Dynamic Scheduling and Call Admission Control
for Quality of Service (QoS) Provision in Realtime Multimedia Application over IEEE 802.11e
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). This
project is funded by PTCL R&D Fund for
Thematic Research Grant.
 Currently, this group is developing efficient
algorithms for multimedia communication over
WLAN under PTCL R&D Grant. The goal of this
research activity is to develop novel scheduling
and call admission control (CAC) mechanisms
for IEEE 802.11e WLANs along with a complete
simulation model of the upcoming WLAN
standard. The Scheduler would dynamically
allocate transmission opportunities to different
stations to cater for the variable input data rates
of real time applications, variable transmission
rate in the wireless medium and mobility. A
scheduling
mechanism
provides
timely
transmission opportunities to mobile stations so
that their QoS requirements can be fulfilled. A
CAC mechanism restricts new flows from
utilizing the network resources when the network
is running under heavy load conditions in order to
maximize network utilization. Four graduates and
three under-graduates are being supported by this
grant.
 MML is also developing a reference
implementation of ITU-T H.323, the standard
currently in force for multimedia communication.
H.263 compliant software for video conferencing
along with its optional modes has already been
implemented and video has been transmitted over
LAN (broadcast as well as multicast). The current
direction of research is towards the
implementation of H.323 and development of
objective quality algorithmic measures for
Wideband speech and audio (VoIP).
 Another area of research is design and analysis of
congestion control algorithms for wireless
networks (cellular, WLANs Wi-Fi and Wi-Max,
and satellite networks). The goal is to develop
unified mechanisms of congestion avoidance and
congestion control for such diverse wireless
networks.
Financial Mathematics Research
Centre (FMRC)
Financial Mathematics Research Centre (FMRC) is
the platform where the students of mathematics and
computing, with strong ardency for mathematical
study learn about one of the most indulging areas
of
mathematics
and
statistics.
Financial
mathematics is the base of all the progress in the
various areas of economics and finance; in which
immense emphasis is being placed in the
progressive countries for finding affable solutions
to cases of contention and competition for all
competitors and predicting the outcomes of various
financial scenarios. Here in Pakistan, this centre is
amongst the few in the country trying to surface
some innovative ideas and theories in the area of
financial mathematics. We encourage and support
our students and participants to further the related
research and to hold seminars and workshops on
the latest developments in this area.
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Software Engineering Research
Centre (SERC)
Software Research Engineering Centre is dedicated
to conducting research and development in various
facets of software engineering. The centre has been
established to promote theoretical research in the
software engineering area, resolve problems faced
by the software industry, and help establish
software engineering practices in the industry.
Through the establishment of the SERC, the
University seeks to help and support the local
software industry in establishing and improving
their processes and practices through continuous
feedback and training. SERC aims to achieve these
objectives by collecting the industry data to
understand productivity, cost, and quality
parameters. This will hopefully also help in
developing more suitable process and lifecycle
models for different types of projects being
undertaken by our local industry in the offshore
and distributed environment. During the last few
years, this Centre has arranged many seminars and
workshops in the software engineering domain.
Projects
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DISC – Design using integrated software
chips
Development and analysis of a new Object
to Relational Mapping technique
Mining code repositories for automatic
detection of bad smells in the code
An Empirical Study to Analyze the Impact
of Testing and Code Inspections on
Overall Productivity.
Centre for English Language
Communication (CELC)
The Centre provides support to students in
improving their English language communication
skills. To realize the individual needs of a student,
the Centre facilitates through individual tutorials,
by providing self-study material, by conducting
workshops and intensive English classes, and
through faculty outreach prograMs By taking a
variety of support initiatives effort is made to
enable a student to improve grasp, make progress,
and even excel in the language. The main thrust is
on capacity-building for learning and expressing.
The idea is that students who are otherwise capable
of doing well but for the weak communication
skills should not suffer because of their previous
insufficient training.
The Centre aims at improving proficiency in
communicative English, written as well as spoken.
This activity has a spill over effect of improving
the student’s work in other subjects. The idea is to
develop communication skills of students and also
to help them become good professionals. The
Centre purports to carry research activity on issues
related to language teaching and learning.
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The Director
Dr Arshad Hussain
Professor & Director
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (EE),Polytechnic Univ., New York (1993)
MSc (EE), George Washington Univ., USA (1988)
BSc (EE) , UET, Lahore (1984)
Department of Computer Science
Dr Qaiser Durrani
Professor & Head of Department
D.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence), GWU, USA (1992)
MSc (Info. Management), GWU, USA (1988)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1983)
Dr Sarmad Hussain
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Speech Science), NW Univ., USA (1997)
M.Phil. (Speech Proc.), Cambridge Univ., UK (1993)
BS (EE), Univ. of Texas, USA (1992)
Dr Fakhar-ul-Islam Lodhi
Professor
D.Sc. (CS), GWU, USA (1992)
MSc (CS), GWU, USA (1988)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1984)
Dr Asif Gilani
Associate Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Patras, Greece (2002)
MSc (Physics), Islamia Univ., Bahawalpur (1993)
Dr Zulfiqar Habib
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Kagoshima Univ., Japan (2004)
PGD (CS), Punjab Univ., Lahore (1991)
MSc (Applied Math), Punjab Univ., Lahore (1990)
Mr Shafiq-Ur-Rehman
Associate Professor
MSc, GWU, Washington D.C., USA (1988)
BSc (EE), UET Lahore (1983)
Mr Liaquat Majeed
Associate Professor
MSc (CS), QAU, Islamabad (1982)
MSc (Math), Univ. of the Punjab, Lahore (1974)
Dr Mehreen Saeed
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Bristol, UK (1999)
MSc (CS), QAU, Islamabad (1995)
Dr Usman Bhatti
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Univ. de Paris, France (2009)
MS (CS), Univ. de Paris, France (2004)
BSc (CE), GIKI, Topi (2002)
Dr Adnan Noor
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Rome, Italy (2009)
MSc (CS), Univ. of Punjab (2003)
MSc (Physics), Univ. of Punjab (1994)
Dr Farrukh Nadeem
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
Assistant Professor
PhD (CS), Univ. of Innsbruck, Austria (2009)
MSc (CS), Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (2003)
Mr Waqas Zyad
Assistant Professor
MS (CE), NE Univ., Boston, USA (1992)
BS (EE), Tennessee State Univ., USA (1990)
Mr Kamran Azam
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), Brown Univ., USA (2009)
MS (CS), Saarland Univ., Germany (2005)
BS (CE), GIKI, Topi (2002)
Mr Aamir Wali
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2004)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2003)
Mr Aamir Raheem
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2006)
BS (CS), IMS (Pak-AIMS), Lahore (2003)
Mr Ishaq Raza
Assistant Professor
MSc (CS), QAU, Islamabad (1995)
Ms Zareen Alamgir (on study leave)
Adjunct Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2006)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2004)
Ms Sobia Tariq
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2005)
Mr Awais Athar (on study leave)
Lecturer
MPhil (CS), Univ. of Cambridge, UK (2008)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2002)
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Mr Agha Ali
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2005)
Ms Sana Altaf
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2006)
Mr Sarim Baig
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2005)
Mr Saad Nawaz
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Mr Shoaib Amjad
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2005)
Ms Sabeen Durrani (on study leave)
Instructor
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2006)
Mr Zohaib Hassan
Lecturer
MS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr Anjum Ali
Professor & Head of Department
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (ECE), Univ. of Alabama, USA (1988)
MS (EE), KFUPM, Dhahran, KSA (1981)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1977)
Dr Arshad Hussain
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (EE), Polytechnic Univ., New York (1993)
MSc (EE), George Washington Univ., USA (1988)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1984)
Dr Amjad Hussain
Professor & Director
PhD (DSP), Loughborough Univ. of Tech, UK (1995)
MS (Digital Comm.), Loughborough Univ., UK (1992)
MS (Nuclear Engg), QAU, Islamabad (1987)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1985)
Dr Ahmad Kazmi
Associate Professor
PhD (Computer Engg), Boston Univ., USA (1999)
MS (Computer Engg), Boston Univ., USA (1989)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1986)
Mr Belal Muhammad
Associate Professor
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1983)
Dr Sheikh Sajid
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (EE), Graz Univ. of Technology, Austria (2007)
MS (EE), UET, Lahore (2003)
BE (EE), UET, Lahore (2001)
Mr Allah-ditta Raza
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1984)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1974)
Mr Kamran Jamal
Assistant Professor
MS (Computer Engg), Syracuse Univ., USA (1990)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1988)
Mr Irfan Iqbal
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), Univ. of Southern California (1995)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1991)
Mr Khawar Ayub
Assistant Professor
MSc (Computer Engg), UET, Lahore (1996)
BSc (EE), UET, Peshawar (1979)
Mr Faisal Malik
Assistant Professor
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1996)
BS (EE), Univ. of Arkansas (1986)
Mr Ahmad Raza
Assistant Professor
MSc (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2003)
BSc (EE) UET, Lahore (1996)
Mr Aftab Alam
Assistant Professor
MSc (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2005)
BSc (EE) UET, Lahore (1988)
Mr Muhammad Aurangzeb (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1993)
Mr Abdul Majid
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1996)
Mr Muhammad Uzair (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MS (ECE), Concordia Univ., Canada (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1996)
Mr Salman Inayat
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Univ. of Texas, USA (2005)
BSc (EE), UET, Taxila (2001)
Ms Saima Zafar
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2006)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1998)
Ms Shazia Haque
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MS (IT), Univ. of Melbourne, Australia (2006)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2000)
Mr Khurram Siddiqi
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Univ. of Southern California, USA (2006)
BSc (EE), Purdue Univ., USA (2003)
Ms Farah Fayyaz
Assistant Professor
MSc (CE), UET, Lahore (2009)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2000)
Mr Azeem Hafeez
Lecturer
MS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2006)
Mr Abdul Qadir
Lecturer
MSc (EE), Univ. of Newcastle, UK (2008)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
Ms Akbare Yaqoob
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1996)
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Ms Shazia Ahmed
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1999)
Mr Tooba Sharif
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
Ms Tamania Javaid
Lecturer
MSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2008)
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2003)
Mr Umayr Hassan (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
Mr Mohsin Yousaf
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2004)
Mr Sohaib Ikram (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2004)
Mr Inamul Haque (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2006)
Mr Wasif Tanveer (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2006)
Mr Ali Raza (on study leave)
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Ms Beenish Shafique
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Mr Ehtsham Ellahi (on study leave)
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
Mr Jawad Masood (on study leave)
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Mr Mohsin Abbas (on study leave)
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Mr Najeebul Hassan (on study leave)
Lecturer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Ms Rabeya Meraj
Lecturer
BS (CE), NUCES, Lahore (2007)
Mr Waqas Farooqi
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
Mr Ahmad Raza
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Ms Beenish Fatima
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Ms Bushra Rashid
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Ms Maimoona Akram
Lab Engineer
BS (CE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Mr Muhammad Sulman
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Mr Zaid Munir
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2008)
Ms Anam Yamin
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
Mr Sabeena Fatima
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
Mr Ammar Sohail
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
Ms Tooba Javed
Lab Engineer
BS (CE), NUCES, Lahore (2009)
Ms Sobia Saleem
Lecturer
BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (2007)
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Department of Management Sciences
Dr Zafar Iqbal
Professor and Head of Department
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Mgmt. Sc.), Univ. of South Australia (2004)
MSc (Mgmt. Sc.), Imperial College, London (1987)
BSc (Mining Engg), UET, Lahore (1985)
Dr Hamid Hassan
Associate Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Finance/ HRM), Univ. of Tsukuba, Japan (2007)
MSc (Management), Univ. of Tsukuba, Japan (2004)
MBA (Management & Finance), QAU, Islamabad (1996)
Ms Shahana Unais
Assistant Professor
MA (Economics), Univ. of Miami, USA (1984)
MSc (Economics), QAU, Islamabad (1980)
Mr Aamer Allauddin
Assistant Professor
Chartered Certified Accountant, UK (1988)
Ms Azma Batool
Assistant Professor
MSc (Economics), LUMS, Lahore (2009)
MPhil (Economics), QAU, Islamabad (1999)
MSc (Economics), IIU, Islamabad (1996)
Mr Osama Jawaid
Assistant Professor
MBA (Marketing), A& M Univ., Texas, USA (2002)
MA (Economics), Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (1999)
Mr Razi-Allah Lone
Assistant Professor
MS (Information Systems), Univ. of Texas, USA (2003)
MBA, Lahore School of Economics, Lahore (1999)
Mr Shehzad Moin
Assistant Professor
MSc (Finance), Skovde Univ., Sweden (2008)
MA (Economics), Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (1999)
Mr Mumtaz Ahmad
Lecturer
MSc (Economics), LUMS, Lahore (2005)
MA (Economics), GC Univ., Lahore (2001)
Ms Marriam Khokhar
Lecturer
MSc (HRM), LSE, UK (2007)
MBA (Finance), GC Univ., Lahore (2005)
Mr Asif Malik
Lecturer
MSc (Fin. Economics), Brunel Univ., UK (2008)
B.Com (Bus. Admin.), Univ. of Windsor, Canada (2006)
Mr Khurram Ejaz
Lecturer
MSc (Economics), Univ. of Warwick, UK (2008)
M.Sc. (Economics), GCU, Lahore (2004)
Ms Fatima Saman
Lecturer
MSc (Management), Massey Univ., New Zealand (2009)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (2004)
Ms Saba Pervez
Lecturer
MBA, LUMS, Lahore (2009)
BS (CS), LUMS, Lahore (2005)
Mr Moeen Butt
Lecturer
MBA (Marketing), Univ. of Punjab, Lahore (1998)
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Department of Sciences and Humanities
Mr Abdul Hafeez
Associate Professor & Head of Department
MSc (Math), Univ. of the Punjab, Lahore (1972)
Ms Mumtaz Qayyum
Adjunct Assistant Professor
MA (English Lit.), Punjab Univ. (1975)
Dr Syed Husnine
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), Univ. of Heidelberg, Germany (1976)
MSc (Math), Rajshahi Univ., Bangladesh (1968)
Ms Raheela Tariq
Assistant Professor
MA (Psychology), Punjab Univ. (1987)
Dr Shafqat Chauhdry
Professor
PhD (International Relations), Keele, UK (1979)
MA (History) Punjab Univ. (1966)
MA (Political Science), Punjab Univ. (1965)
Dr Abdul Khalique
Professor
PhD (Statistics), Univ. of Strathclyde, UK (1979)
MPhil (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (1973)
MSc (Statistics), Univ. of Karachi (1966)
Dr Mahmud Ahmad
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Physics), Punjab Univ. (1990)
MSc (Physics), Punjab Univ. (1967)
Dr Akhlaq Bhatti
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), GC Univ., Lahore (2007)
MPhil (Math), GC Univ., Lahore (2003)
MSc (Math), GC Univ., Lahore (2001)
Dr Zahid Raza
Assistant Professor
PhD (Math), GC Univ., Lahore (2008)
MSc (Math), Punjab Univ., Lahore (2003)
Ms Miraat Franaz
Assistant Professor
MPhil (English Lit.), GCU, Lahore (2006)
MA (English Lit.), Punjab Univ. (1997)
Ms Summaira Sarfraz
Assistant Professor
MS (Applied Linguistics), UMT, Lahore (2008)
MA (English Lit.), Punjab Univ. (1991)
Ms Saeeda Zia
Assistant Professor
MS (Math), NUCES (2008)
MSc (Math), Punjab Univ. (2000)
Ms Zahida Mansoor
Assistant Professor
MA (Linguistics), UMT, Lahore (2008)
MA (English), Kinnaird College, Lahore (2000)
Mr Tayyeb Nadeen
Assistant Professor
MA (Islamic Studies), IIUI, Islamabad (2006)
Ms Saman Shahid
Lecturer
M.Phil (Physics), GCWU, Lahore (2003)
M.Sc. (Physics), GCU, Lahore (1999)
Ms Faiza Dar
Lecturer
MPhil (English) GC Univ., Lahore (2005)
MA (English Lit.), GC Univ., Lahore (2002)
Ms Ayesha Kanwal (on study leave)
Lecturer
MA (ELT), Punjab Univ. (2005)
MA (English Lit.), Punjab Univ. (2003)
Ms Hajira Ikram
Lecturer
MA (ELT), Punjab Univ. (2007)
MA (English Lit.), LCWU, Lahore (2005)
Mr Hamza Janjua
Lecturer
MA (Islamiat), Punjab Univ. (2001)
Ms Sarah Khan
Lecturer
MBA, NUCES, Islamabad (2009)
BBA, NUCES, Islamabad (2008)
Ms Farah Naz
Lecturer
MSc (Applied Psychology), Punjab Univ. (2006)
Mr Abdul Haq
Lecturer
MSc (Statistics), QAU, Islamabad (2007)
Ms Haya Shaukat
Instructor
MA (English.), GCU, Lahore (2007)
Mr Zulfiqar Ali
Lab Instructor
MA (English Lit.), Punjab Univ. (1991)
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Peshawar Campus
The Peshawar campus was established in 2001. It is
housed in an impressive building, which has an
architectural design similar to that of the Lahore
and Karachi campuses. The green, well maintained
lawns that surround the building add to the scenic
beauty of the whole setup. The Campus covers an
area of 4 acres and is located in the Industrial
Estate, Hayatabad. The satellite town of Hayatabad
flanks it, which is an ideal place for students to find
residence in privately run hostels. The historic
Khyber Pass is within an hour’s drive from the
Campus.
The Campus has all the physical facilities that a
modern educational institution should have. It has
an excellent Intranet facility with a site for the
students to inform them about their class
attendance, grades and other academic matters. The
campus has fully air-conditioned, multi-media
installed classrooms and lecture theatres, a hall, a
library and Computer/ Engineering laboratories that
have latest equipment. The Engineering labs
comprise of Communication Lab,
Electrical/Electronic Lab, Digital/Microprocessor
Lab, Digital Signal Processing Lab, FYP Lab,
Antenna Lab, Workshop, and a CALL lab. The
library has a collection of around 10,000 books and
subscribes to 54 journals, magazines and
newspapers. It has computers for students to do
online searches for study materials. It also has the
distinction of being one of the first libraries in the
province to be computerized.
The campus has facilities for co-curricular
activities. There are courts for volley ball,
basketball and badminton. In addition, there are
arrangements for playing indoor games and
separate air-conditioned cafeterias for the male and
female students. The students have a number of
societies/clubs where they can learn and exhibit
their talents.
Since this campus is the youngest of all the four
campuses, it is in its growing stage with regard to
student strength, which is presently one of its
positive qualities. With a smaller number of
students there is an atmosphere of friendliness. The
faculty members know all students by name and
give them individual attention. The traditional
hospitality of the area also makes the students feel
at home.
The Peshawar campus offers the following degree programs:

BBA

MBA (1½-year)

BS (Accounting & Finance)

MS (Computer Science)

BS (Computer Science)

MS (Mathematical Sciences)

BS (Electrical Engineering)

PhD (Mathematical Sciences)
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Research Centres
Centre for English Language Proficiency (CELP), Peshawar
Keeping in view the growing need for improving students’ English communication and presentations skills, the
centre provides all the logistic support. A CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) Lab has been set up
to facilitate learners through the use of modern technology. The aim is to provide an environment that is
congenial to the learning needs of the participants’ personal and professional lives.
The centre not only supports the students but also the faculty in building or improving their communication
skills. The learner centred approach helps the learners to take a thoughtful, resourceful, and creative approach to
all the communications they will prepare in their careers. A series of learning aids such as web links, language
software, and interactive exercises makes the centre an avenue to extend communication skills.
Besides, providing a venue for improving learners’ language proficiency, the centre also aims at supporting the
students and faculty in their research projects by providing counselling for writing research proposals and
reports. Our goal is to make the learning experience easy and interesting by providing most technologically
current and pedagogically effective environment.
Vision, Image and Signal Processing Research (VISPR) Centre
Computer Vision, Image Processing and digital signal processing are closely related areas having several
interesting research problems including biometrics, medical image analysis, 3D shape acquisition and analysis,
3D reconstruction, optical character recognition of local scripts which are cursive in nature (Urdu, Pashtu) and
so on.
Processing of visual information encompasses vast array of information including medical images, satellite
imagery, and biometrics. Huge quantities of images generated by these sources cannot be interpreted by human
experts due to lack of resources. To overcome these deficiencies, governments and non-government funding
bodies in the developed world have injected funds into this area over last few years, making this area hugely
attractive. Other sources of funding include health related organizations which are interested in improvising
imaging capabilities of existing hardware, drug testing, and automatic analysis of images.
The VISPR centre aims to address the market demand by addressing research problems in this area, while
addressing the demand of market for human resources and producing useful tools/methods to solve practical
problems.
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The Director
Dr Ghiasul Haq
Professor & Head of Department
PhD (Economics), Glasgow Univ., UK (1991)
MPhil (Economics), Glasgow Univ., UK (1983)
MA (Economics), Univ. of Peshawar (1970)
Department of Computer Science
Dr Hassan Amin
Assistant Professor and Head of Department
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (CS), Imperial College, London (2009)
MS (CE), GIKI, Topi (2003)
MSc (CS), Univ. of Peshawar (2000)
Mr Shoaib Muhammad
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), NUCES, Islamabad (2006)
BS (Information Tech), Iqra Univ., Karachi (2003)
Mr Furqan Aziz
Assistant Professor
MS (CS), LUMS (2006)
MSc (CS), Univ. of Peshawar (2004)
Mr Fazle Basit
Assistant Professor
MS (CSE), NUST, Islamabad (2007)
BS (CSE), Foundation Univ., Islamabad (2002)
Mr Omair Ahmed (on study leave)
Lecturer
MS (CS), Univ. of Dresden, Germany (2001)
BS (CS), NUCES, Lahore (1999)
Mr Jamal Ahmad
Lecturer
MS (CS), Univ. of Peshawar (2009)
BS (CS), Univ. of Peshawar (2003)
Mr Ahmad Ibrahim
Lecturer
MS (CS), KAIST, South Korea (2009)
BS (CSE), GIKI, Topi (2005)
Mr Zaheer Mukhtar
Research Officer
BS (CS), NUCES, Peshawar (2008)
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Dr Fazli Qayyum
Professor & Head of Department
PhD (EE), Univ. of Bradford, UK (1990)
MS (EE), Colorado State Univ., USA (1977)
BSc (EE), Univ. of Peshawar (1972)
Dr Asmatullah Khan
Professor
PhD (EE), Georgia Inst. of Tech., USA (1999)
MS (EE), Loughborough Univ., UK (1995)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (1992)
Mr Rehmatullah Kundi
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Univ. of Kansas, USA (1984)
BSc (EE), Engg College, Univ. of Peshawar (1978)
Mr Ahmad Qazi
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), Univ. of Manchester, UK (1988)
BSc (EE), NED UET, Karachi (1984)
Mr Muhammad Islam (on study leave)
Assistant Professor
MS (TE), UKM, Malaysia (2006)
BS (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2000)
Mr Asif Khan
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), Univ. of LEEDS, UK (2006)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2001)
Mr Muhammad Rashed
Assistant Professor
ME (TE), Univ. of South Australia (2006)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2002)
Ms Nighat Sultana
Assistant Professor
MSc (EE), Univ. of Glamorgan, UK (2006)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2003)
Mr Waqar Malik
Assistant Professor
MS (EE), Univ. of Hull, UK (2006)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2004)
Mr Rahat Ehsan
Lecturer
MS (TE), Melbourne Univ., Australia (2007)
BSc (CSE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2005)
Mr Taimoor Shah
Lecturer
MS (Mgmt.), Charles Darwin Univ., Australia (2008)
BE (CSE), Charles Darwin Univ., Australia (2005)
Mr Naveed Aman (on study leave)
Lecturer
MS (CSE), CASE, UET Taxila (2008)
BSc (CSE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2006)
Mr Asif Khan
Lecturer
MS (EE), Myongji Univ., S.Korea (2009)
BSc (CSE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2006)
Mr Ihtesham ul Islam
Lecturer
MS (EE), Myongji Univ., S.Korea (2009)
BSc (CSE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2006)
Mr Sajid Saleem
Lecturer
MSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2009)
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2006)
Mr Mohsin Shah
Lecturer
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2004)
Mr Zar Khitab
Lecturer
BSc (EE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2004)
Mr Muhammad Kamil
Lecturer
BS (EE), SSUET, Karachi (2005)
Mr Luqman Qadir (on study leave)
Lecturer
BS (CE), COMSATS (2006)
Mr Asaf Khan
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2007)
Mr Ishtiaq Ahmad (on study leave)
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Peshawar (2007)
Mr Asif Iqbal (on study leave)
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NUCES, Peshawar (2008)
Mr Muhammad Adnan
Lab Engineer
BS (TE), NWFP UET, Peshawar (2008)
Mr Usman Abbas
Lab Engineer
BS (EE), CECOS Univ., Peshawar (2009)
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Department of Management Sciences
Dr Ghiasul Haq
Professor & Head of Department
PhD (Economics), Glasgow Univ., UK (1991)
MPhil (Economics), Glasgow Univ., UK (1983)
MA (Economics), Univ. of Peshawar (1970)
Mr Saadatullah Kakakhel
Assistant Professor
MS (International Business Management), USA (1987)
MBA, IBA, Karachi (1969)
Mr Zeb Khan
Assistant Professor
M.Com, Univ. of Peshawar (1998)
Mr Musadiq Javed
Lecturer
MBA, Liverpool Business School, UK (2008)
MBA, LUMS, Lahore (2005)
Mr Muhammad Subayyal
Lecturer
MBA, Univ. of Peshawar (2008)
BBA (Hon.), Univ. of Peshawar (2007)
Mr Ali Shafiq
Lecturer
BBA, NUCES, Peshawar (2008)
Mr Ihsan Ullah
Lecturer
MS (Banking & Fin), Middlesex Univ., UK (2007)
MBA, Univ. of Peshawar (2003)
Department of Sciences & Humanities
Dr Toru Nakahara
Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1971)
MS (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1968)
BS (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1966)
Dr Yoshiaki Okazaki
Adjunct Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1979)
MS (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1974)
BS (Math), Kyushu Univ., Japan (1972)
Ms Chand Rahman
Professor
Diploma (TEFL), AIOU, Islamabad (1996)
MPhil (English Lang. & Lit.), Peshawar Univ. (1991)
MA (English), Univ. of Peshawar (1965)
Dr Tariq Rahim
Assistant Professor
HEC approved PhD Supervisor
PhD (Math), GC Univ., Lahore (2007)
MSc (Math), Univ. of Peshawar (2001)
Mr Mubashir Qayyum
Assistant Professor
MS (Math), NUCES, Peshawar (2009)
MSc (Math), Univ. of Peshawar (2003)
Ms Noreen Shah
Lecturer
MA (English), Univ. of Karachi (1999)
Ms Anbareen Jan
Lecturer
Diploma (TEFL), AIOU, Islamabad (2007)
MA (English), Univ. of Peshawar (2003)
Ms Hibba Gul
Lecturer
MA (English), Gomal Univ. (2004)
Mr Bahar Ali
Lecturer
MSc (Physics), Gomal Univ. (2006)
Mr Gohar Ali
Lecturer
Mr Hamid Khan
Assistant Professor
M.Phil (Math), KUST, Kohat (2008)
MEd, Univ. of Peshawar (2001)
MSc (Math), Univ. of Peshawar (1993)
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Academic Rules & Regulations
1. Attendance Requirement
Students are required to attend ALL lectures,
labs, tutorials, seminars and discussions as
prescribed by the course instructor. However, an
absence of a maximum of 20% of the total lecture
attendance may be condoned for genuine reasons,
such as illness etc. Failure to meet attendance
requirements will render the student ineligible for
appearing in the final examination of the concerned
course.
2. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction and examinations for all
courses is English (except language courses where
it may be different). However, students may opt to
answer the ‘Religious and Islamic Studies’
examination in either English or Urdu.
3. Dean’s List of Honours
A student is placed on the Dean’s list, if his/her
SGPA equals or exceeds 3.50 at the end of a
semester. Such a student receives a Certificate and
his/her name is also placed on the University’s
website. Only those students are included in this
list who have completed the semester with regular
course load prescribed in the study plan.
4. Rector’s List of Honours
A student is placed on the Rector’s list, if his/her
SGPA is 4.00 at the end of a semester. Such a
student receives a Certificate and his/her name is
also placed on the University’s website. Only those
students are included in this list who have
completed the semester with regular course load
prescribed in the study plan.
5. Semester Course Load
Undergraduate students are expected to register for
five courses (15 to 18 credit hours). The normal
course load for graduate students is three to four
courses (9 to 12 credit hours). The Head of
Department may change the course load keeping in
view the availability of courses and student’s
academic performance.
Students under academic warning must register for
all such courses in which they have failed. They
could then register for courses in which the points
obtained are less than the minimum points required
to avoid warning.
6. Students under warning
Students under academic warning cannot register in
a semester unless their parent/ guardian inform the
Head of department that they are aware of the poor
academic performance of their child/ ward. Such
students must obtain written approval from their
Head of Department for each course that they
register, add, drop or withdraw.
Students studying under scholarships (OSP,
HEC, FAST or others) must take full load.
7. Registration in Final Year Project
A student must have earned credits equal to or
more than the number stated in the study program.
The Head of department can allow registration in
cases where there is a deficiency of one course.
The Director of campus can allow registration in
special cases where there is a deficiency of two
courses.
Students having deficiency of more than two
courses are not allowed registration in FYP.
Registration in FYP-II is allowed only after
successful completion of FYP-1.
8. Registration in Semester
Students admitted to NUCES are required to
register every semester and to pay the prevalent
semester fees. All students are required to register
for normal course load, except those who are
advised by the Faculty Adviser to do otherwise.
The recommended registration procedure is as
follows:
1. Clear all previous fees and other dues
before registration
2. Appear personally to complete registration
formalities.
3. For the First semester, appear for
registration through Admission Office.
For the rest of semesters students should
register online.
4. Pay current dues in full immediately after
the online registration is complete.
Students under Academic Warning should
a) register for all such courses, in which
the grade was C-, D+, or D
b) not register for more than five courses
In addition, students with warning count = 2
should not register for any new course.
9. Suspension of Registration
Registration of a student is suspended in any of the
following situations:
 Failure to complete registration formalities
in time.
 Failure to apply for deferment of
registration.
 Behaviour calling for disciplinary action.
 Unsettled matters with the University.
 Approval of student's request for freezing
of semester.
10. Restoration of Suspended Registration
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A student whose registration is suspended may
request for restoration of registration provided
he/she has cleared all the issues that called for
suspension and pays all dues.
1.
11. Freezing of Semester
A student may request freezing of his/her
admission for up to 2 semesters along with
‘Semester Freeze’ charges of Rs. 2,000 per
semester. The written approval of the Head of
Department is required.
12. Closure of Admission
The closure of admission results in termination of a
student's studies at the University, and will not be
restored except in the last two cases (point 4 and 5)
as mentioned below. The admission will be closed
in any of the following situations:
1. Failure to restore suspended registration.
2. Failure to re-continue studies within a
period of two years.
3. Disciplinary action or admission obtained
on false documents.
4. Failure to achieve required minimum
standards of academic performance within
the stipulated period.
5. Request to close admission from a student
for the purpose of acquiring education
elsewhere.
13. Academic Warning and Cancellation of
Admission
Cancellation of Admissions
The admission shall stand cancelled in any of
the following situations:
a) CGPA is less than 2.00 in the first
two semesters, OR
b) CGPA is less than 2.00 in three
consecutive semesters.
14. Exemption of Credits earned at any NUCES
campus
i) Credit will be given for only those courses
in which the grade has been ‘C’ or higher
ii) If credit is given for a course, then credit
will also be given for its pre-requisite
course(s).
15. Double Admission
Concurrent admission in more than one
degree program at any institute is not
allowed.
2.
In a regular semester (spring or fall)
students without an academic warning are
expected to take course workload
prescribed in the prospectus. This is
normally 5 courses for an undergraduate
and MBA students, and at least 3 for MS
students.
The University is not bound to offer
course(s) in summer semester. However if
course(s) is/are offered, preference would
be given to final year students and then to
the other batches in order of their
seniority.
Undergraduate students with academic
warnings may take fewer courses in a
regular semester with the approval of the
Head of Department. Approval of HOD is
also required for adding, dropping, or
withdrawing from a course.
17. Adding or Dropping a Course
The request should be made within the first two
weeks of a semester. Approval of the Head of
Department is essential.
Students are not allowed to drop or withdraw
from any course in the first two semesters.
18. Withdrawal from a Course
A student may request the Head of Department to
allow withdrawal from a course. The request to
withdraw from a course must be made within two
weeks after the conduct of second mid-term
examination. Such a request must be
countersigned by the parent/guardian of the
student. Fee is not refunded for a withdrawn
course.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances,
students are normally not allowed to withdraw
any course in the first THREE semesters.
19. Academic Grading
The performance of students is assessed during the
semester through midterm tests, assignments,
quizzes, case studies or any other method
considered appropriate by the course instructor and
the University, This shall be communicated to the
students at the start of a course. For almost all
courses, the semester work will contribute 50%
towards the final grade, while the final examination
will contribute the remaining 50% of the total
marks. A letter grade will be awarded to each
student based on his/her overall academic
performance in a course.
16. Maximum Number of Courses Registered in
a Semester
20. Description of Grades
The Grade Point Average calculation ensures a continuous scale for the
respective grades. The grade issued by the University will be final. Two
types of averages will be computed for the grades obtained by each
student, the Semester Grade
Point Average (SGPA) and the
Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA).
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The points for each letter grade
are given as follows:
Grade Points
A+
4.00
A
4.00
A3.67
B+
3.33
B
3.00
B2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
C1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
F
0.00
SGPA is the weighted average of grade points earned in a semester.
The weights are taken as the ratio of course credits to the total credits
taken by the student in the semester.
For example, a student who takes four courses in a semester with credit
hours of C1, C2, C3 and C4 obtaining grade point of P1, P2, P3 and P4
respectively will score an SGPA of
Note: The minimum passing grade for MS and PhD programs is C.
SGPA = P1 (C1/C) +P2 (C2/C)+P3(C3/C)+P4(C4/C)
Where C = C1+C2+C3+C4
One of the following letter codes is printed against each course in the transcript.
21. Letter Code Interpretation
Grade
Interpretation
A+, A, AExcellent
B+, B, BC+, C
C-, D+, D
Grade
F
Good
Adequate
Inadequate, the student is
advised to repeat the course
I
W
S/
U
Interpretation
Failure, the student must
repeat the course
Incomplete
Withdrawn
Satisfactory /
Unsatisfactory
* Grades ‘W’, and ‘I’ are not used in computing the SGPA or the CGPA.
The CGPA is calculated for all semesters
cumulatively using grade points of all the courses
taken by a student. For such courses that have been
repeated, only the most recent grade points are
used, even if they are less than the earlier attempts.
(i)
(ii)
The following points need to be noted.
“W” will appear as a grade in the transcript
like any other grade.
“I” will appear as a temporary grade in the
transcript subject to change to the grade
awarded. Grade “I” shall automatically
convert to an “F” grade before the end of
the next semester.
Repeat courses will be indicated on the transcript
together with the repeat count.
“S” or “U” is awarded for Graduate Thesis work
only and is not considered towards CGPA
calculation.
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
At the end of every semester (including the
first semester and summer semesters),
warning is issued provided the CGPA of a
student is less than the minimum required for
the degree program.
A student with a warning cannot register in a
subsequent semester without approval of the
relevant Head of Department or any other
senior faculty nominated by him.
After each semester (including the summer or
the first semester), if the CGPA of a student is
less than the required minimum, the Warning
Count increases by one.
If Warning Count becomes three, the
admission of student at the University is
closed.
If the CGPA equals or exceeds the required
minimum, the Warning Count becomes zero.
There is no academic warning in either MS or
PhD program.
22. Warning/Probation for Under-graduate
Students
Minimum CGPA required to avoid Warning
Minimum Grade required to pass a course
Maximum duration allowed to complete degree
BBA & BS
2.0
1.0 (D grade)
7 years
MBA & MS
PhD
2.0 (C grade)
4 years
2.0 (C grade)
6 years
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The admission will be cancelled automatically
after completion of maximum duration allowed to
earn a degree.
23. Repeating a Course
A student may be allowed to repeat a course if:
a. The student had registered for that
course, but failed to pass the course.
Students without Academic Warning
CGPA equal to or greater than 2.00
May Repeat
MUST Repeat
b. The student wants to improve his/her
grade.
(ii) The student must repeat a course within a year
from the date of last registration in that
course.
(iii) Repeat count will appear in the transcript
against the repeated course.
(iv) A student cannot improve grade after
completing degree requirements.
Students Having Academic Warning
CGPA less than 2.00
MUST Repeat
BBA / BS
F
C- or lower
C- or lower
MBA / MS
C- or lower
C+ or lower
C- or lower
PhD
C- or lower
B- or lower
C- or lower
24. Incomplete Course
A student may request an extension in the final
examination for genuine reasons subject to the
following.
(i) An ‘I’ grade will be given for the affected
course provided he/she has satisfactorily met
all other requirements for the course except
the final examination.
(ii) The ‘I’ grade will be converted to an
appropriate grade before the end of next
semester.
25. Suspension of Admission
A student may request for suspension of admission,
provided there are reasonable grounds for it.
Suspension of admission is not allowed for more
than one semester. Such requests can be made only
once. All fees except the tuition fee are payable for
the semester in which the admission is suspended
26. Missed Examination
A student who misses a quiz or assignment is
awarded zero marks in the respective examination.
However in case of mid-terms and final
examination there is a provision for a retake of test
or examination in case of the student's illness or
severe accident or death in the immediate family. A
Faculty committee shall examine the request of the
student for a repeat test.
Retake of the midterm exams, if approved, is either
taken or adjusted in proportion to the final exam
score without any penalty. A student may claim the
above-mentioned credit for ONLY ONE midterm
per subject in a semester for valid reasons
including medical grounds.
In case retake examination of final exam is
allowed, it shall be held within one month of the
date of the regular examination. Retake
examination fee is payable before the examination
at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per course.
27. Disciplinary Action
To maintain an academic and comfortable
environment at the campus, students have to abide
by the rules and regulations of the University and
to follow a code of conduct. Students are expected
to observe disciplinary standards of the University
in all their dealings. Failure to do so shall require
appearance before a disciplinary committee. The
committee may recommend a suitable action
against the student as deemed necessary.
The action may amount to imposition of fine,
suspension, expulsion, or disqualification of a
student from any academic honour such as award
of gold medal, scholarship, etc. The following will
call for disciplinary action.
1. Disregard or disobedience of rules of the
University
2. Wilful defiance of University’s authority
whether alone or in association with others
3. Involvement in activities that are against
the interest and reputation of the University
4. Use of unfair means or breach of norms
5. Improper behaviour in or outside the
classroom
6. Any act of dishonesty including submission
of false documents and deliberate
misreporting
7. Association with actions, which are
harmful to good academic environment
8. Failure to meet the code of conduct
specified by the University.
28. Academic Dishonesty
Students must refrain from use of unfair means in
assignments and exaMs The minimum punishment
for using unfair means is award of zero marks in
that test, assignment, midterm, or final
examination.
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If the Course Instructor refers the matter to the
Disciplinary Committee of the Department, then
the minimum punishment can be award of 'F' grade
in that course.
If the Head of Department refers the matter to the
Disciplinary Committee of the Campus, then the
punishment can vary from award of 'F' grade in all
the courses taken in that semester up to expulsion
from the University.
29. Transfer of Students between Campuses
Transfer from one campus to another campus of the
University shall be considered by the competent
body, provided the Directors of both the campuses
have no objection to it and that there is a place in
the destination campus. The transfer would only be
considered on the compassionate basis like death of
parents or transfer of father (or mother) to the city
where the transfer is desired.
Transfer shall not be considered in the following
cases:
1. The student is under disciplinary or
academic punishment;
2. Disciplinary action is pending against the
student;
3. Dues are outstanding against the student;
4. During the semester;
5. In case of those students who were
admitted in an institution of their 2nd choice
while they could not come to the minimum
merit of the campus of their first choice.
All activities of the University shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the University. In case of
ambiguity or non-existence of rules, the final authority for interpretation and decision shall rest with the
University.
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Code of Conduct
National University of Computer & Emerging
Sciences endeavours to inculcate in its students
intellectual diversity, self motivation, critical
thinking and inquiry, research oriented approach,
capacity for leadership, and community oriented,
ethically guided high sense of professionalism.
University aims to equip students to meet the
challenges of the 21st century. The University
expects its students to strive towards acquisition of
attributes that befit the national objectives. These
attributes, in turn, should be reflected in their
everyday behaviour, attitude and dress.
In order to achieve these goals all students are
obliged to strictly follow the Code of Conduct laid
down below:
1.
Students should refrain from conduct that
might damage the reputation of the University,
any conduct that may lead to the disruption of
any academic program of the Campus.
2.
Students will show tolerance, understanding
and respect for the rights of others. In case of
any misunderstanding with peers or University
management, etc, discussions and exchange of
views within the frame work of decency and
decorum would be the desirable course to
follow. Threatening behaviour to fellow
students, faculty, staff or the University as an
institution could cause irrevocable dismissal
from the University.
3.
Students will be respectful to members of the
opposite gender and will refrain from any
behaviour that can be interpreted by others as
‘gender harassment’.
4.
Students are strictly reminded that gender
mixing is permissible only within the accepted
social and cultural norms of the society.
Faculty tolerance should not be construed as an
approval to undue intimacy and unacceptable
proximity, openly or in isolated areas.
5.
It is the responsibility of all to keep the
Campus environment clean and tidy.
Therefore, no littering or trash should be
carelessly thrown or left on the Campus
premises. The designated waste boxes should
be used for the purpose.
6.
The students are advised to refrain from any
damage to the university fixtures/furniture
including Venetian blinds, scribbling/carving
on desks, writing on walls, misusing lab
equipment, etc.
7.
The Campus is a no-smoking area, and at
no time in any premises of the Campus
smoking is allowed.
8.
Students are advised to switch off mobiles in
class rooms, examination halls, labs and
library so as not to disrupt the calm of the said
rooMs
9.
Students are advised to strictly follow the code
of conduct on the field and off the field while
taking part in sports and other extra-curricular
activities. Students are expected to exhibit
exemplary behaviour, especially while
representing the University in an activity /
competition.
10. Matters of indiscipline would be referred to the
Discipline Committee, which is authorized to
reprimand or check any indiscipline in any
way it deems appropriate. Parents of students
who disobey authority and violate the code of
conduct will be called to the university.
11. Students are required to follow campus IT
usage policy, which forbids them from sending
and receiving offensive and indecent emails,
possession of non-academic materials on their
assigned folders, forging or hiding identity,
and misuse of IT resources and Internet for any
non-academic activity.
12. Students must refrain from cheating,
plagiarism, lying, stealing, and gender
harassment in any setting of the Campus.
Dress Code
The students and staff of the university are
expected to dress keeping in view the local cultural
values. The dress should not have any script or
image, which appears to be provocative or
indecent. Students and staff should not wear tight
or see-through dress, shorts, or sleeveless shirts.
The students are not expected to put on makeup or
expensive jewellery.
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CAMPUSES
ISLAMABAD
Approach Road to IIU, Sector H-11/4
Fax: (051) 410 3846
LAHORE
Block B, Faisal Town
Fax: (042) 3516 5232
KARACHI (Main campus)
Shah Latif Town (on National Highway)
Fax: (021) 3410 0549
KARACHI (City campus)
22-G, Block-6, PECHS
Fax: (021) 3439 0946
PESHAWAR
160, Industrial Estate, Hayatabad
Fax: (091) 582 2320
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COMPUTER & EMERGING SCIENCES
FAST House, Rohtas Road, G-9/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (051) 285 5072-4
www.nu.edu.pk
Email: info@nu.edu.pk
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