Industrial Liaison Policy
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Business education is crucial in driving the global economy forward by equipping the workforce with essential business acumen. Graduates with expertise in finance, marketing, operations, and other business disciplines help their employers make sound decisions, fostering increased productivity, innovation, and competitiveness across various sectors, from small businesses and startups to multinational corporations. Consequently, preparing business graduates with the right skills and practical exposure is paramount.
Advisory setups such as a corporate advisory board (CAB) are essential for higher education institutions to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. These boards typically consist of C-level executives, accomplished entrepreneurs, industrialists, and former alumni, offering a wealth of industry experience and insight.
The formation of a Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) facilitates collaboration between industry and academia, offering substantial benefits to both sectors. For the industry, it provides access to the latest academic research and the expertise of researchers to develop innovative solutions for current challenges. The CAB offers critical feedback on curriculum relevance for the academic department, ensuring that educational programs align with the evolving business landscape. Additionally, it creates valuable opportunities for student internships and job placements, providing mentorship and training opportunities for faculty and students.
To capitalize on these benefits, the Department of Management Sciences at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, has formed a Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) w.e.f. February 2024 consists of the following members.
| S.No | Name | Sector | Designation & Affiliations |
| 01 | Dr. Imran Khan
(Convener-CAB) |
Higher Education | Associate Professor/Head of Department
Department of Management Sciences CUI, Abbottabad Campus |
| 02 | Mr. Haji Iftikhar Ahmed
(External Member) |
Industry | CEO – Global Star Granite & Marble Industries, Abbottabad
IS Granite Industries, Marble City, Hub Balochistan Member, BoD, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Small Industries Development Board (KP-SIDB) |
| 03 | Mr. Wahid Siraj
(External Member) |
Education/Social Sector | Principal – Modernage Public School & College, Abbottabad
Director – EQUIP Pakistan Executive Director – Pak-Irish Rehab Centre, Abbottabad |
| 04 | Dr. Mobashar Sadik
(External Member) |
Corporate | CEO
Institute of Financial Markets Pakistan Building No. 9A, 2nd Floor Adjacent Hotel Faran, Shahrah-e-Faisal Rd, PECHS Extension Block 6 PECHS, Karachi |
| 05 | Mr. Kalim Ullah Jan
(External Member) |
Corporate | Senior Vice President – Treasurer Accounting Department
Ion Bank 251 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA |
| 06 | Mr. Noor Khan
(Alumni) |
Industry | CEO & Director
EXPO Globe International Private Limited ABK Recycling Private Limited ARK Enterprises SDK Rubber |
| 07 | Dr. Yasir Bin Tariq
(Secretary – CAB)
|
Higher Education | Associate Professor/In-Charge ILO
Department of Management Sciences CUI, Abbottabad Campus |
Organizational and Industrial Collaborations
The Department of Management Sciences has signed numerous MoUs with various organizations to create opportunities for students and faculty, bridging the gap between industry and academia. Additionally, the department benefits from campus-level and university-level agreements. Below is a list of department and campus-level MoUs.
| S.No | Name | Type | Location | Level |
| 1- | Moon Creations | Internships/Training Courses/Research Collaboration | Muzaffarabad | Department |
| 2- | Toyota Abbot | Visit/internship | Abbottabad | Department |
| 3- | Agri tech Hazara Phosphate | Visit/internship | Hattar | Department |
| 4- | Center for Communication (CCP) | Visit/internship | Islamabad | Department |
| 5- | SimlexMed | Internships | Abbottabad | Department |
| 6- | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) and Tech Valley Google Education Services | 5000 Google Career Certificates Scholarships | Abbottabad | Campus |
| 7- | National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, Islamabad | Technical and Vocational Education and Training | Islamabad | Campus |
| 8- | University of Haripur | National Academic Collaboration | Haripur | Campus |
| 9- | Institute of Management Sciences | National Academic Collaboration | Peshawar | Campus |
| 10- | Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FCCI) | National Collaboration | Faisalabad | Campus |
| 11- | Hazara University | National Academic Collaboration | Mansehra | Campus |
| 12- | Mashmoom (Pvt.) Limited, Hattar District Haripur | National Collaboration | Haripur | Campus |
| 13- | Tech Valley Pakistan | National Collaboration | Abbottabad | Campus |