In a strategic collaboration, the Career Services
Center and Business Incubation Center at IBL joined forces to host a two-day
workshop on "How to Develop an Effective Business Plan." The event,
graced by Dr. Muhammad Jehangir, Director IBL as the chief guest, concluded
with his congratulatory remarks and the distribution of certificates to the
participants.
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A significant event, the One Day
Seminar on Marble & Granite Export, was conducted at IBL Hall, Abdul Wali
Khan University Mardan (AWKUM). The seminar, held on October 24, 2023, brought
together participants from the Marble Industry, Government sector, and
University, fostering essential discussions on the marble and granite export
sector.
Event Highlights:
The seminar provided a platform for
industry leaders to engage in comprehensive discussions regarding marble and
granite exports. Guest Speaker Engr. Said Muhammad, Vice Chairman KPBOIT,
shared invaluable insights, enriching the event with his expertise. During the
seminar, shields of recognition were distributed, and certificates of
appreciation were bestowed upon key contributors, acknowledging their pivotal
roles in advancing the marble & granite sector.
Distinguished Speakers:
The event was graced by notable speakers, including:
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Signed:
A significant achievement of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between AWKUM and All Pakistan Marble Industries
Association (APMIA). The MoU focuses on enhancing higher education and research
within the marble and granite sector. The collaboration encompasses joint
research initiatives, effective communication channels, and intern support
programs. AWKUM pledges its support in mineral exploration, testing, and
digital marketing for APMIA, facilitating mutual growth and development in the
sector.
The seminar marked a pivotal
milestone in raising awareness and fostering collaboration within the marble
& granite industry. Participants left with enriched knowledge and
strengthened networks, promising a brighter future for the sector.
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The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL) in
collaboration with Business Incubation Center (BIC) Abdul Wali Khan University
Mardan (AWKM) organized an Industrial Visit on January 05, 2023 for BBA 7th
semesters at Fassgen Pharma, Hattar Industrial Estate Harripur.
The main objective of the visit was to let the students observe,
learn and compare theoretical knowledge with practical working environment of
business. Industry academia linkage is always important for the learning of
students. The management team of Fassgen
Pharma briefed the students on supply chain management and Sales management.
The CEO has shared with students his success story as an entrepreneur. The
students were given visits to various units of the firm.
At the end, Mr. Shah Hussain Awan (BL) presented shield to the CEO
Mr. Shafiq Nawab on behalf of Dr. Mohammad Jehangir (Director IBL).
The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL), Abdul
Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) in collaboration with Business Incubation
Center AWKUM organized “Marketing Gala” on December 7-8, 2022. The opening
ceremony was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Saeed Islam (Director Academics AWKUM)
and Mr. Zahir Shah Khan (President Mardan Chamber Commerce of Industry).
The main purpose of the event was to provide practical platform to
the students to market their product and services in front of huge audience. The
students were given assignments to develop a marketing plan for the product and
services they wanted to offer. The students were divided in various groups for
displaying their products in the stalls. The assignment included marketing
research, strategy, marketing mix and sales management.
Local brands including BIC startups also placed their stalls for providing healthy competition to the students. 8 startups of BIC AWKUM participated in the event and displayed their products and services to the general public. The delegation from Mardan Chamber of Commerce & industry visited the stalls and appreciated the efforts of Dr. Mohammad Jehangir (Director IBL), Mr. Shah Hussain Awan and Kashif Zaman (Chief Organizers) for organizing such a wonderful event for students. Such kind of events delivers a learning experience in a challenging environment for the students.
The
Business Incubation Center Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in collaboration
with E-Merchant Pakistan organized a one day seminar on Ecommerce platform i.e.
“DARAZ” on November 10, 2022 at IBL
AWKUM. The main purpose of the seminar was to teach the students on
how to set up online business and start earning money online on DARAZ.
Mr.
Abbas Nisar CEO (E-Merchant) delivered a brief presentation on the ecommerce
field and step by step account opening at DARAZ. The student took keen interest
in the seminar. A detailed question answer session was held at the end of the
seminar. Coordinator BIC MR. Shah Hussain Awan facilitated the event.
In
the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM
thanked E-Merchant officials for providing
such a fruitful learning opportunity for AWKUM students in the field of
ecommerce & entrepreneurship.
The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL), Abdul
Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) organized “Orientation Session for new
students” at IBL on November 07, 2022.
Students and faculty of IBL participated in the event. The main
purpose of the event was to brief the new students on semester rules,
scholarships, code of conduct, Library information and sports facilities. Mr. Shah Husain Awan provided information
about IBL and its programs. Dr. Ihtisham Khan conducted detailed presentation
regarding the semester rules.
In his concluding remarks, the Chief Guest, Dr. Mohammad Jehangir (Director
IBL, AWKUM) appreciated the efforts of the organizers for organizing an
important orientation session for the students.
He advised new students to follow the University rules in true spirit. He
extended his full support for providing academic and co-curricular environment
for learning and grooming.
In the end, the chief guest distributed shields and certificates to
admission committee for their excellent performance during the admission
process Fall, 2022
The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL) in
collaboration with Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF), IMSCIENCES Peshawar
organized one day seminar on October 20, 2022 at IBL Hall on “Islamic Banking
& Finance”. The students and faculty
were given brief presentation on various aspects of Islamic banking.
The session was started with a recitation from the Holy Quran. Mr.
Adnan Malik, Industry Chair, Center of Excellence for Islamic Finance (CEIF),
Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar along with Dr. Arif Hussain,
Assistant Professor, IBL welcomed the participants.
Mr. Mohsin Zafar and Mufti Usman from Bank Alfalah were invited as
guest speakers. The event was facilitated by Dr. Arif Hussain and Mr. Shah
Hussain Awan at IBL. In the end, brief question answer session was held. The
guest speakers addressed all the questions.
The workshop series on "Pedagogical Skills, Curriculum Tuning
and Research skills development” was organized under the US-PAK Universities
Grants Program Funded by United States Government & Administered by United
States Educational Foundation Pakistan (USEFP) from August 18, to September 01, 2022 at the Conference Hall
Garden Campus, and Economics Department of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.
Faculty members from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business as well as the
postgraduate students have attended these workshops.
The aims of these workshops were to develop skills of the faculty
and students of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan on those themes. Dr. Muhammad
Jehangir (Project Lead) welcomed the participants and presented the importance
of the project. He further thanked US Government and USEFP for providing these
amazing learning opportunities and to enhance the capacity building of our
faculty and Students. Ms Irum Khan PhD. (GM Academics, Roots International
Islamabad) conducted the workshop through a detailed presentation on case based
teaching methods. This project also collaborates with the faculty members from
local universities (Bacha khan University Charsadda, Buner University, Mardan
Women University, Swabi Women University, Swabi University and Abdul Wali Khan
University Mardan (AWKUM) on pedagogy skills, curriculum development and
tuning, research development and networking. AWKUM is a leading University in
the project.
IBL FREELANCING SOCIETY under the supervision
of IBL SOCIETIES has arranged first informative session from a series of
sessions on the topic of FREELANCING. IBL SOCIETIES are looking forward to
welcome you all in the session which is going to happen at 01 pm in IBL
CONFERENCE HALL at IBL department on Monday, 23rd May, 2022. Join to know how
you can earn from the comfort of your home.
The IBL is accepting applications from only IBL students for prospective President ( 6th-8th Semester) and Vice- President (1st- 5th Semester) of various IBL societies.
IBL Students’ Societies
It is notified for information of all concerned that IBL (Institute of Business studies and Leadership) has constituted the following societies for students’ engagements in extracurricular activities with immediate effect:
1.
Entrepreneurship Society
2.
Literary Society
3.
Adventure Society
4.
Business Tech Society
5.
Media Society
6.
Industry Linkages Society
7.
Blood Donor Society
8.
Freelancers Society
9. Sports Society
In furtherance of the aforementioned
objectives and management of the said societies. IBL notifies the 'IBL Societies committee' with
the following officials as the In-Charge with immediate effect.
Committee In charge:
Gullalie Anum Khan
Zarghona Sulaiman
The IBL is accepting applications from only IBL students for prospective President ( 6th-8th Semester) and Vice- President (1st- 5th Semester) of various IBL societies.
The
Business Incubation Center in collaboration with Enablers Pakistan organized a
one day seminar on Ecommerce (Freelancing) on October 11, 2021 at IBL AWKUM. The
main purpose of the seminar was to teach the students on how to set up online
business and start earning money online.
Enablers
Trainer’s from KPK delivered a brief presentation on the ecommerce field and
freelancing. In the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation
Center AWKUM thanked Enablers for providing such a fruitful opportunity for
AWKUM students in the field of ecommerce. He welcomed Enablers for signing MoU
with BIC AWKUM for strengthening digital entrepreneurship for the student’s
benefit.
The Institute
of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL) in collaboration with Empowerment
through Creative Integration (ECI) Islamabad organized a one week Campus
Engagement Program Activities on Social Action Drives (SDAs) on June 30-July
7th 2021 at IBL AWKUM. The students were
given 2 days training of Civic Education and Social Action Drives. The main purpose of the training was to teach
the students how to analyze the problem in their campus/ communities and design
Social Action Drive around the identified problem.
A cricket match
was organized on the 3rd day between the junior and senior students of the IBL.
On the fourth day, an Art Competition was organized. Various groups were formed
among the students of IBL. The groups were guided and mentored by a senior expert
on the themes of harmony, peace, pluralism, tolerance, and co-existence. The
students performed well on all the themes of the event. Dr. Mohammad Jehangir
distributed certificates along with shields among students.
An
internship/job fair was organized on the last two days in the IBL building for
the final year students. Around 12 companies participated in the fair. Students
were offered internships & placements by these organizations.
Dr. Mohammad
Jehangir (Director IBL) as a chief guest on the occasion congratulated the
event organizers Mr. Shah Hussain Awan (Lecturer IBL) and Haris Ali Dar (ECI)
for organizing a successful event for students. He further congratulated
student organizers for participating in the event.
Call for Papers - IBL Research Journals
Journal
of Business and Tourism (JBT) - HEC
Recognized Y Category is a peer reviewed journal in the field of
Management, Business Studies and Tourism etc. JBT welcomes the submission of
research article from research scholars and people of academia for Volume
06, Number 02, December 2020. The last date for submission of research
article is November 20, 2020 till 23:59 pm. Research papers can be
submitted at editor_jbt@awkum.edu.pk.
Note: Research paper
submitted after the deadline will not be considered for review process for
December 2020 issue.
The
discourse (TD) - HEC Recognized Y
Category is a peer reviewed journal in the field Social Sciences. The
Discourse welcomes the submission of research article from research scholars
and people of academia for Volume 06, Number 02, December 2020. The
last date for submission of research article is November 20, 2020 till 23:59 pm.
Research papers can be submitted at editor_tdc@awkum.edu.pk.
Note: Research paper
submitted after the deadline will not be considered for review process for
December 2020 issue.
