student handbook 2011
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Message by the Chancellor Welcome Message by the President Faculty and Staff List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Services and Facilities for the Students Libraries Computer Labs Login Account Policy Wi-Fi Usage Media Lab Editing Equipment and Media Lab Media Club Scholarship, Financial Assistance and Fee Payment Fee Payment Executive Development Center Center for Management and Development Photocopy Shops and Cafeteria
Academic Policies, Procedures and Awards Induction Week and Orientation Academic Guidelines Attendance, Leave Policy, and Hajj Policy Grading Plans General Rules for Examination Conduct During The Examination Off Campus Examinations General Requirements for Degree Completion Communication of Grades and Issuance of Transcripts and Degrees General Format of the Comprehensive Examinations Honor List and Gold Medals Plagiarism Policy Rules Governing Withdrawal from Courses Continuation of Education for Higher Degrees Other Academic Rules Convocation
Student Activities and Associations Graduate Profile Code of Conduct and Care for the Environment Water/Sanitation Annexure A Annexure B
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WELCOME MESSAGE BY THE CHANCELLOR
It is my pleasure to welcome you all on the journey towards knowledge,
learning, and discovery at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of
Science and Technology (SZABIST). A journey enriched with the
treasures of scholarship, guidance of mentors, and a preparation for future encounters with professional life.
Today, you are about to turn the most important leaf in the book of your
life. The coming years will shape your career, character, consciousness,
and calling. Wise investments of time, zeal, and zest during these years will yield rewards for the rest of your lives.
At SZABIST, you will have the opportunity of selecting courses from a
variety of traditional and emerging disciplines to carve out your professional destinies. This year,
maintaining our tradition of expanding the educational horizons, we have introduced Mechatronics-a multidisciplinary engineering system design. This is the science of the future.
Here, you will be part of a community that believes research to be an integral part of academic
excellence. We have pioneered high caliber research in the fields of Renewable Energy and
Bioinformatics-Stem Cells. These fields are not only of great academic value, they are also of huge significance to our country‟s energy and scientific independence.
To practice Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto‟s precept of spreading the light of education to
every nook and corner of Pakistan, SZABIST has introduced Autonomous Learning Initiative (ALI)
which will enable us to reach remote and literacy deprived areas all across Pakistan through internet video conferencing, allowing fully interactive virtual classroom and laboratory sessions.
At SZABIST, you will be part of a lively and energetic student body, and I urge you to join, participate,
and take leadership roles in all the activities which will make your college experience memorable,
productive, and purposeful.
Once again, I welcome you personally, and on behalf of the SZABIST community to embark on a journey which beacons, “discover yourselves”!
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho Chancellor, SZABIST
WELCOME MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT
I welcome you to SZABIST, which guided by the vision of its founder, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, has made great progress and has become one of the leading educational institutions of higher learning.
Prospectus 2011 is testament that today, SZABIST has matured into a multidisciplinary institution. It offers specializations in Management, Computing, Social and Media Sciences along with Mechatronics, and this year, maintaining its commitment to science, SZABIST will launch the Bio-Sciences program.
SZABIST’s highest priority is to provide cutting-edge and market relevant education. In support of this aim, at SZABIST we consider high caliber and socially useful research to be an integral part of this
education. Under the leadership of SZABIST’s Chancellor, Dr. Azra Fazal, research centers have been established in the fields of stem cell technology, renewable energy, and holistic sustainable development. The spillover of this research will enrich both the quality of teaching and the delivery of education.
I am confident that Prospectus 2011 will be a useful guide for the students, both new and current, in charting their academic voyage at SZABIST. I thank the SZABIST staff who have prepared this Prospectus, and wish the students a productive, intellectually stimulating, and socially responsible journey at SZABIST.
Dr. Saqib Rizavi
President SZABIST
Heads, Coordinators and Faculty
Mr. Syed Asad Hussain Director
Dr. Shamim A. Sahibzada Head of R & D / Chairperson of Graduate Committee (MS)
Dr. N. R. Ansari Coordinator PhD (CS)
Dr. Muhammad Farooq Solangi Professor
Dr. Mohammad Rashid Salaria Professor
Dr. M. Hussain Head of Cyber Security Centre
Dr. Ghulam Taqi Bangash Coordinator MS (SS/DS/GS)
Dr. Sajid Hussain Awan Coordinator MS (MS)
Dr. Muhammad Naeem Ahmed Khan Assistant Professor
Dr. Bakhtiar Ali Associate Professor / Coordinator PhD (MS)
Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan Coordinator BBA/MBA
Dr. Taraq Waheed Assistant Professor
Mr. Imran Qamar Coordinator EMBA / PMBA / MHRM
Mr. Farid Zafar Coordinator MPM / MS (PM)
Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Khokhar Coordinator MS(CS)
Dr. Rashida Qureshi Coordinator BS (SS)
Mr. Zubair Ahmed Coordinator BS (CS)
FACULTY & STAFF
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Mrs. Faiza Amir Senior Lecturer
Mr. Wajid Zulqarnain Coordinator BS (MS)
Mr. Sanaullah Ansari Coordinator BS (A&F)
Mr. Shahzad Latif Senior Lecturer
Mian Abid Shah Senior Lecturer
Administration
Mr. Muhammad Gul Aziz Awan Head of Administration and HR
Mr. Sohail Saleem Senior Administrative Officer
Mr. Hamid Ali Administrative & Records officer
Mr. Mujtaba Hassan Admin officer
Mr. Muhammad Usman HR and Records Officer
Ms. Ayesha Mujtaba Public Relations Officer
Ms. Shazia Nadir Executive Development Officer
Mr. Imran Shumail Admission / Alumni Officer
Mr. Ehtesham Khaleeq Admin Assistant
Mr. Muhammad Adeel Junior Assistant
Ms. Gul Alam Admin & Procurement Assistant
Ms. Uzma Shahbaz Receptionist (Morning) [email protected]
Mr. Muhammad Waqas Receptionist (Evening)
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Examination & Academic Support Office
Mr. Fahim ur Rehman Head of Examination and Academics
Mr. Muhammad Imran Tanveer Senior Academic Support Officer
Mr. Salim Qureshi Academic Support Officer
Mr. Saleem ud Din Examination Officer
Ms. Sana Raza Examination Officer
Mr. Muhammad Humayun Examination and Academic Officer
Mr. Murtaza Noor Junior Assistant
Mr. Riaz Khan Data Entry Operator
Mr. Faisal Nawaz Data Entry Operator
Finance
Mr. Amer Ali Khan Financial Controller
Mr. Jamshed Ahmed Senior Financial Officer
Mr. Manzoor Hussain Accounts Officer
Mr. Adil Salim Accountant
ZabSolutions
Mr. M.A Sheraz Manager MIS
Mr. Gulraiz Chauhdary ERP Specialist
Mr. Tousif-ur-Rehman Application Programmer
FACULTY & STAFF FACULTY & STAFF
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IT Department
Mr. Sajid Iqbal System Administrator
Mr. Muhammad Umair Aslam Lab Administrator
Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan Khan Lab Supervisor
Mr. Faisal Jamil Lab Supervisor
Mr. Adil Islam Lab Assistant
Mr. Altaf Hussain Lab Assistant
Mr. Imran Razaq Lab Assistant
Media Lab
Mr. Safdar Khan Media Lab Assistant
Electronics / Telecom Lab
Mr. Hafiz Atta Ur Rehman Lab Technician
Library
Mr. Tariq Hashmi Librarian
Mr. Muhammad Kamran Evening Librarian
Mr. Shakeel Saleem Assistant Librarian
Mr. Atif Hussain Assistant Librarian
Ms. Gulshan Rani Library Assistant
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BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration BS (Computing) – Bachelor of Sciences in Computing
BS(MUC) - Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing BS (Media Sciences) – Bachelor of Sciences in Media Sciences BS (Social Sciences) – Bachelor of Sciences in Social Sciences CMD – Center of Management Development EDC – Executive Development Center EDO – Executive Development Office EMBA – Executive Master of Business Administration
HEC – Higher Education Commission MBA – Master of Business Administration
MPM – Master‟s in Project Management
MHRM – Master‟s in Human Resource Management
MBI – Master‟s in Business Intelligence
MISNA – Master‟s in Information Security and Network Administration MS (Computing) – Master of Sciences in Computing
MS(CP) – Master of Computing for Professionals MS(MUC) - Master of Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing MS (Management Sciences) – Master of Sciences in Management Sciences MS (Social Science) – Master of Sciences in Social Sciences
MS (Project Management) – Master of Sciences in Project Management
NRC – National Research Conference PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
LIBRARIES
“To acquire knowledge is binding upon all Muslims, whether male or female.” The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Library is a shared facility for the benefit of all students. Therefore, following policies are in place to ensure a beneficial learning environment for the student community.
1. A student can borrow two books simultaneously for a period of three days. 2. Borrowed books can be renewed once for an additional period of three days. This can be done
over internet and telephone. 3. Reference books, periodicals, magazines, and newspapers can be consulted only in the library
premises. 4. SZABIST has access to HEC digital library. Students can access all the databases in the HEC
digital library within SZABIST‟s premises using the following link: http://www.szabist-isb.edu.pk/library.asp
5. SZABIST has its own e-library, which is accessible with in campus.
6. To ensure maximum availability of books, a book can be reserved for three days only and is
not renewable. 7. To ensure that maximum number of students continue to benefit effectively from the Library,
it is important that the Library is equipped with an adequate stock of books in good condition.
Hence, the Library will adhere to the following rules for the replacement and restoration of the books. Books will be inspected when returned.
In case of damage, full price of the book will be charged. In case of a loss, 200 per cent price of the book will be charged. Students are not allowed to mark, write on, or highlight on the pages of the book.
8. To ensure a quiet and peaceful environment in the library, the students are encouraged to
carry out group studies, either in the study rooms or class rooms, and not in the Library. 9. Librarian has the final authority to cancel or suspend the Library privileges of those students
who fail to respect the right of other students to use the Library in a quiet and peaceful
manner. The suspended students will have to surrender their Library card and will not be
allowed to enter Library premises. 10. To instill a sense of accountability, names of suspended student will be displayed both on the
notice board and library web page.
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COMPUTER LABS
“I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid, and I think a great deal of that grew out of the fact that I had a chance to read a lot.” Bill Gates
SZABIST is equipped with state-of-the-art computer facilities with round-the-clock high bandwidth
connectivity to the Internet. Moreover, all its campuses are Wi-Fi enabled; as a result, all students
with Wi-Fi enabled devices can access all network resources wirelessly.
In order to benefit all the students equally from the Computer Lab facilities, following rules are to be followed.
Lab Availability
Computer Labs are open to all students for computing and printing facilities from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm from Monday to Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 05:00 pm.
To avoid disruptions, students are not allowed to enter the Labs while classes are in progress
therein. Color printing and laser printing is available at nominal cost.* Printing facility is available on a first come, first served basis. To ensure proper closure of the
Lab, material for printing will not be accepted half an hour before closing time. Also, to ensure the integrity of the network, students are not allowed to install their own
software programs on SZABIST computers. Additional software would be required to undertake a course-related assignment, please seek the written approval from the concerned faculty and contact the Lab Administrator well in advance to make arrangements for loading
the software only on specific workstations. To handle sudden and abrupt power interruptions, a fifteen-minute power backup is available
for all computers. All users are advised to save their work regularly. Students are also
strongly encouraged to maintain a backup of their data, as the Lab staff will not be
responsible for any loss of data. *(see annexure B).
Conduct while in the Lab
All SZABIST students are expected to conduct themselves with responsibility and dignity and adhere
to the Code of Conduct given in a separate section. In addition, while working in the computer Labs, the following rules are applicable:
To ensure peaceful atmosphere, clean and proper functioning of equipment for all students,
watching videos, eating, smoking, drinks, use of cell phones and playing video games on
SZABIST computers are not permitted. As a courtesy to your fellow students, you should
leave your terminal and the Lab neat and clean. All trash must be placed in the trash cans provided in the Lab.
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Placement of equipment and other furnishings in the Computer Lab have been done keeping
in view the convenience of all the students. Consequently, students are not allowed to move
or rearrange any equipment without permission of the staff.
To protect the privacy of everyone, passwords must not be disclosed to anyone, under any
circumstances. Those who breach this rule and endanger their own privacy and that of the
others will be subject to a financial penalty.*
While every effort is made that all student groups get reasonable amount of time for using
Lab facilities, still kindly consult the Lab schedule to avoid any confusion in this regard.
Furthermore, please note that during open hours the use of Lab is on the policy of first-come,
first-served basis.
*(see annexure B).
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LOGIN ACCOUNT POLICY
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Derek Bok
For smooth operations of the Labs, while protecting the privacy of information of all users, following rules are in place:
No one is allowed to log on using someone else‟s user ID and password. To protect your own self from unscrupulous users, make it a habit to log off at the end of
each session. Please note that you are fully responsible for any actions taken by an
unauthorized user using your login account. Remember to log off at the end of your session! If you are compelled to be away from the terminal for more than 15 minutes, you must log
off unless there is a process running which may take longer to complete. In such a case,
inform the Lab Supervisor to ensure that your user account and work are protected. Students are required to change their password of Zabdesk and computer logins, twice in a
month. At the time of registration, a separate user ID and password is assigned to all students to
access the ZabDesk.
Workstation Reservation Policy
For students‟ convenience, computer can be reserved depending on the availability of Labs. Those who have reserved will be given priority for the use of computers. Unless a workstation has been reserved, student working on a particular
machine/workstation has priority.
Workstation Usage Policy
While all the computers are for the use of students in the pursuit of their studies, please note that all the hardware, programs, and software are the property of SZABIST. As a result:
No one is allowed to make any changes to equipment configuration in any way whatsoever. No one is allowed to unplug any cables, connections, terminals, or any other equipment
whatsoever. Further, to maintain the integrity of the system, no one is allowed to install any computer
applications, control panels, system extensions, or any other software on the machines
without the explicit permission of the Lab Administrator. In the event, when any of the above
needs to be done for academic purposes, please submit an appropriate written request which
should be duly signed by Instructor / Supervisor. One is allowed to make changes solely to files in one‟s personal folder or a directory in which
one has been specifically authorized to store files.
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Wi-Fi TECHNOLOGY USAGE
As noted earlier, students and faculty members can access the Internet e-mail and powerful servers in
the computer laboratories through wireless from any place in the campus. In order to benefit from this service, students must register their Wi-Fi devices with the System Administrator.
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MEDIA LAB
“He who travels in search of knowledge, to him God shows the way of Paradise.” The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
To ensure that all students are able to study in a congenial environment and benefit to the
maximum from their hard work, following policies are to be adhered to while working in the Media
Labs:
Media Labs are to be used for media related assignments and projects during/after class
timings. To monitor the use of Labs, students are required to use Lab Extra Time Form to sign-in and
sign-out while using the Lab during periods beyond the class times. Before starting rendering files which would take longer than 15 minutes, students are
required to contact Lab Administrator, who has full authority to stop/disable any rendering
any time, if he deems it necessary. To save data, students should use their assigned folders. Anything left on computer desktop
will be removed without any intimation. Students should take backup copies of their folders, as the Lab staff will not be responsible
for any loss of data. Please note that those, who fail to adhere to the above rules to the detriment of other
students and SZABIST, will be subjected to disciplinary action, fine or even asked to pay the
amount of damage caused by them. On matters not covered by the above rules, the Media Lab Supervisor‟s decision will be final.
For complaints or any other feedback, a register is available in each Lab. While giving feedback, be concise and provide your name, date, and the time.
Media Equipment Loan
In order to check-in and check-out any equipment, a valid student picture ID is required.
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EDITING EQUIPMENT AND MEDIA LAB
Students have the facility to reserve the Lab with an advance notice of one week or more for up to 8
hours per week. These eight hours can either be used at a stretch or can be divided into two four-hour
sessions per week. Please note that all reservations should be made through a Lab employee with his/her signatures.
Any reservations without a Lab staff member‟s signatures, initials will be “whited” out. Missed
reservations may not be rescheduled, and scamming rules below will be applied. To ensure that
valuable Lab time is not wasted, after a half an hour wait, if unclaimed, the reservation will be cancelled and the editing space will be given to ANY waiting student.
Media-related equipment is very expensive and in order to benefit all the students, it requires special
care and handling by everyone. Consequently, any item of the equipment should not be left
unattended anytime. Student using the equipment or the one who has borrowed it is solely responsible
for the cost of repairing or replacing lost, stolen or damaged equipment. Furthermore, to maintain the
equipment, the Labs, and the editing room in working order, student is also responsible for their
condition. Please note that trashing of a room or abuse of editing equipment can lead to suspension of privileges.
Camera, Lighting and Video Equipment
Students have the right to reserve these equipment for up to 2 days per week. These days
could be consecutive or split up over a week. Please note that cameras are to be returned by
9:00 am on the day they are due. Reserved equipment can be picked up after 9:00 am and
will be kept in the Lab till 3:00 pm from Monday - Saturday; after which remaining
equipment will be available to scam. To ensure that equipment is available to everyone, as mentioned above, it has to be checked
in by 9:00 am on the due date. Those who fail to adhere to this rule and thus cause problems
for their fellow students will be subject to a “three-strike rule.” Missing the deadline first time
will be counted as one strike resulting in a two-day suspension of cage privileges, the second
strike will entail, loss of editing and media equipment access for one full week. And the third
strike will mean loss of access and remaining privileges for the rest of the semester. Regarding the safety and upkeep of the equipment, please note that same rules as specified
in the last bullet of the previous section will be applied.
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MEDIA CLUB
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Aristotle
The Media Club at SZABIST allows an opportunity to the students to polish and hone their talent. This
educational production house is a great way for the students to learn, execute and convert their
creative ideas into reality.
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SCHOLARSHIP, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
AND FEE PAYMENT
SZABIST being a not-for-profit Institute believes in equitable social service by providing quality
education to masses. To accomplish this task, SZABIST offers scholarships on merit as well as to needy, deserving candidates.
Merit Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships, one for each section of each class of BBA, BS and MBA
Programs. The total amount of scholarship per program per class is equal to a full semester‟s tuition fee. The eligibility criterion for the merit scholarship is a minimum GPA of 3.50. Scholarships are
awarded from Semester 2 for any program and are renewable for each semester depending on the student‟s performance.
Following Scholarships and Financial Assistance are available to all SZABIST continuing students:
SZABIST Merit Scholarship SZABIST Need Based Scholarship HEC Scholarship for PhD Students
Various community based scholarships are also available.
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FEE PAYMENT
“The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr.” The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
All tuition fees should be paid through cash, cheque, pay order or demand draft at Allied
Bank Limited (I-8 Markaz Branch, Islamabad) during banking hours and obtain a copy of
challan for your records. Current tuition fee and all dues for the previous semester are to be submitted at the
beginning of the semester. The deadline to pay tuition fee is by the end of second week of
classes (end of first week for summer semester) (Saturday by 6.00pm latest). Fees paid after due date will have a late surcharge* per course. If fee is not paid by the end of fourth week of classes (two weeks for summer semester),
the student will not be allowed to attend classes and appear in the exams. *(see annexure B).
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EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SZABIST Executive Development Center (EDC) facilitates Internships and placements for all students
and acts as a liaison between the industry and business students. Every semester, well known national
and multinational firms and financial institutions, contact EDC to conduct their employment tests,
interviews and other on-campus recruitment activities. The EDC also operates a research-based facility to train and develop companies‟ human resources.
Corporate Finesse Week
SZABIST EDC regularly arranges a Corporate Finesse Week comprising workshop sessions for its
graduating classes across programs. The training sessions and workshops are run by top corporate
trainers and mentors from the industry. Workshop topics generally include: Potential Employers in
Pakistan; Resume Development; Handling Interviews Effectively; What is an office?; Importance of
Business Etiquette; Corporate Dinning Manners; Managing Time; Company Culture; Inter-Gender Relations at the Work Place; Road Safety etc.
Corporate Networking /Alumni Dinner
SZABIST holds an annual dinner with its leading alumni and adjunct faculty, particularly those who are gold medalists or work in top multinational organizations, to network with the corporate world for
innovative curriculum development, internships, placements, sponsorships and joint activities. This activity is facilitated/arranged by the Executive Development Center (EDC).
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CENTER FOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
“He who opens a school door, closes a prison.” Victor Hugo
SZABIST Center for Management and Development (CMD), Karachi has the following objectives: To study the development and management issues within the corporate sector and
governmental/non-governmental organizations. To explore the issues in selected areas, conduct in-depth surveys and studies, and propose
recommendations. To provide consultancy services to multinational and international organizations, including
governmental and non-governmental organizations, within and outside Pakistan.
The SZABIST CMD consultants and research scholars are trained in providing consultancy and
performing research using state-of-the-art computational methods, tools, and facilities available at SZABIST.
The CMD publishes a Bi-Annual Report which lists titles of all individual and joint publications by faculty
and students at SZABIST, and is published in January and June every year. It is available in the library
as well as at the SZABIST website.
Video Conferencing
SZABIST invites a number of distinguished speakers at its Dubai, Islamabad and Karachi Campuses.
To fully benefit from the knowledge and expertise of these speakers, attendance for students is
mandatory. Those who fail to attend can be subject to a fine. Given the importance of the occasion,
students are expected to be dressed up smartly, with tie being compulsory for all male students. In
addition, students are also expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner and follow the videoconferencing protocol.
SZABIST Forums
SZABIST has a regularly held and well publicized distinguished speaker seminar series. In addition to
the speakers, a number of noteworthy guests are also invited. These Forums are an excellent activity
to enhance ones educational and professional abilities along with providing opportunities. Further,
these Forums also allow SZABIST to network itself to the outside world both directly and indirectly. Reflecting the significance of the event, attendance is mandatory for all faculty members and
day students, which are identified by Coordinators for that particular subject area. As warranted by the occasion, everyone is required to dress up formally, with male staff and
students attire in dress shirts, trousers and ties. On the Forum Day, faculty members should finish the afternoon classes fifteen minutes early to
enable the attending students to be seated 5 minutes before the start of lecture. To avoid disruption, latecomers will not be admitted to the Auditorium. Coordinators and faculty are strongly urged to help in maintaining punctuality and discipline during the proceedings of the
Forum. There is a fine* for not attending or being late to the Forum.
*(see annexure B)
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PHOTOCOPY SHOP AND CAFETERIA
Photocopy Shop/Printing
Photocopy facility located at campus is available to the students at a very nominal cost.* Similarly, printing facilities are also available through the Computer Laboratories at nominal
cost.* *(see annexure B)
Cafeteria
SZABIST offers a spacious outdoor Cafeteria right on campus where both full meals (Pakistani cuisine) and sandwiches, snacks, coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, and to beat the heat a variety of ice-creams are also available.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES
AND AWARDS
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically; Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Induction Week and Orientation Attendance Tests and Final Examinations General Rules for Examinations Grading Plans Conduct during the Examinations Off Campus Examinations General Requirements for Degree Completion Program-Specific Requirements for Degree Completion Communication of Grades and Issuance of Transcript and Degree Comprehensive Examinations and its Format for BS, BBA, and MBA Comprehensive Examinations and its Format for MS and PhD Thesis Format Honor List and Gold Medals Student‟s Role in Evaluating the Quality of Education Plagiarism Policy Termination of Registration Rules Governing Withdrawal from Courses Refund Procedure for Withdrawal and Termination of Registration Continuation of Education for Higher Degrees Transfer between Other SZABIST Campuses Other Academic Rules Convocation
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INDUCTION WEEK AND ORIENTATION
Induction week starts one week before academic session begins. Presentations on academic rules and regulations, and use of facilities, are given during induction week by the Director, Program
Coordinators, Academic Controller, Financial Controller, Records and Registration, Laboratory and Systems Administrator, Librarian and the Executive Development Officer.
Orientation is held the weekend before classes begin on a Monday. A Chief Guest is invited for the
Orientation Day. Welcome is given by the Director followed by refreshments for students and parents. All faculties are invited to the Orientation.
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ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” Albert Einstein
Students are provided a copy of the Academic Handbook at the Orientation Ceremony, which is also posted on the bulletin board and on the SZABIST website.
Registration The following registration procedure is strictly followed at the beginning of each semester:
Students must register through ZabDesk, the automated SZABIST Online Registration
System. Contact the Academic Office if you need help. Registered students who have paid their fee but have not appeared for the first hourly exam,
and have remained absent for three prior classes will be „forced to de-register‟ from the
course during the fourth week. Student not registered will not be allowed to attend classes. No registration will be allowed
two weeks after classes begin. For continuing students, only students with a CGPA of 2.0 will be allowed to register in an
additional course. Any registration beyond one additional course has to be approved by the Vice President Academics.
Scheduling of Classes
All class schedules are given in the student admission folder during induction week or at
orientation day, are posted on the bulletin boards as well as on ZabDesk. Class size is limited to only 35-40 students, which allows the delivery of high quality
education on an interactive basis. Classes are scheduled for a 16-week semester (Fall & Spring), Fall begins on first Monday of
September, and Spring on first Monday of February. Summer Session is of 8 weeks. Class scheduled for undergraduate, Master and Postgraduate programs are 3 hours a week with a
20 minute break. EMBA, MPM, MHRM and MS (PM) classes are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday.
Classes at SZABIST Islamabad for 3 hour slots are held six days a week during the following hours:
1. First slot 2. Second slot: 3. Third slot 4. Fourth slot
09:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 am - 03:00 pm 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
For EMBA/MPM/MHRM and MS-PM (Saturday - Sunday)
1. First slot 10:00 am – 01:00pm
2. Second slot 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Classes rescheduled or cancelled are held on week days or the following Sunday to make up for the
lost time. Please note that classes are only cancelled in case of emergency and with prior announcement.
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ATTENDANCE, LEAVE POLICY, AND
HAJJ POLICY
1. Students are required to maintain a minimum of 80 per cent attendance throughout the
semester in order to qualify for the final exam. Maximum 3 absences are allowed per
semester per course. Please note that two late arrivals are equal to 1 absence. 2. In case of non-compliance to attendance rules, a letter grade F will be given in the course.
For Hajj Leave
An additional 1 absence will be allowed for Hajj leave. A total of 4 absences in one semester. Special exam deferral for Hajj will be allowed.
Tests and Final Examinations
Hourly-Tests of one-hour duration are administered during the 4th, 8th and 12th week of
classes (out of 16 weeks of semester). Out of these three hourly‟s, two highest (n-1) will be
counted towards the final grade. Generally, these tests count for a total of 30-40 per cent of
the final grade with each hourly/test equivalent to 15-20 per cent marks. Mid-term exams of the postgraduate programs are administered in the 8th session for 3
hours class, which count 30-40 per cent of the final grade. The Final Exam is generally of two-and-half hours to three hours duration. Please note that
depending on the course content, Test/Exams could be a combination of written, practical or multiple choice questions.
General marks distribution is as follows:
Final: Hourly‟s (n-1): Mid term: Assignments: Quizzes: Class Participation:
40-50 percent 30-40 percent 30-40 percent (for Postgraduates programs students) 5-10 percent 5 percent 5 percent
Term Papers and Projects can be 20 per cent, depending on the course content, while a deviation of 10 per cent is permissible at the faculty‟s discretion.
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GRADING PLANS
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” Robert Frost
The following Letter Grading Plan is followed at SZABIST:
Letter A+
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F
Numerical Value 95-100 91-94 87-90 83-86
79-82
75-78 71-74 68-70 65-67 60-64 00-59
Grade Point 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.00 0.00
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Letter S U I W J
Remarks Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Incomplete Withdrawn Result withheld
Minimum passing grade in each course is C minus for Bachelor and Master Program courses and B minus for MS/PhD program courses.
For Undergraduate, a course in which D and F is earned must be repeated with full
registration. While MS/PhD courses with an earned grade of C plus, C, C minus, D and F are to be
repeated. F grade in a course does not count as having met the pre requisite requirement for taking an
advanced course. Students with repeat grades such as D, F etc. must take the course next time as it is offered.
Student may get attendance waiver in D grade courses, provided the same faculty member is
teaching the course. Otherwise attendance waiver approval is required by Coordinator/Dean. Student repeating a course(s) that is/are no longer offered will be allowed an appropriate
replacement course, which will be approved by the Coordinator. In case of any discrepancy in final grade, student can submit an objection for review within
15 working days of announcement of provisional results on ZabDesk. If his/her claim proves
to be valid, the relevant faculty member will submit the correct grade to the Examination
Controller by completing a “Change of Grade” form and providing the reason for the change. At SZABIST, there is no policy or provision for giving or requesting grace marks. All grade points earned will be averaged towards the final grade point for graduation. Minimum GPA to graduate is 2.0 for BBA/BS/MBA/EMBA and 3.0 for MS/PhD. If incomplete grade I is not completed before the specified deadline, the default grade is an
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GENERAL RULES FOR EXAMINATION
All Examinations are conducted and monitored by the Examination Controller‟s office in the presence
of the relevant teaching faculty.
The examination paper is handed by the faculty member to the Examination Controller‟s office at least
a week in advance of the exam, which are then reviewed by the Examination Board. All answer sheets
are Initialed and numbered by the Examination Controller‟s Office.
Examination Retake and Deferral Policy
No leave is allowed in case of out-patients, mild and minor illness. In case of serious illness, disease or traffic accident, students should submit the application to the relevant program coordinator‟s office
along with the following documents: The medical certificate of a specialist consultant (not a General Practitioner) on his/her
printed letterhead duly signed and stamped. The Lab reports and X-ray investigations. A discharge letter of hospital Hajj/Umrah (Arrival & Departure Ticket)
In case of death in immediate family or non-availability due to job-related travel, student has to
provide proof of death (death certificate) and company letter, traveling documents in case of job-related travel.
Every student is allowed a maximum of two retake/ deferral in examinations each semester. Please
note that for retake / deferral of examination, a fee is charged* for each retake/deferral. *(see annexure B)
Note:
1. Please note the distinction between a Retake and Re-sit exam. The former means that when
a student misses taking an exam he/she takes the exam at a rescheduled date (with a new
question paper). While a re-sit exam means that student takes the same exam twice. 2. The terms „retake‟ and „deferral‟ are being used interchangeably. Deferral means a retake.
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CONDUCT DURING THE EXAMINATION
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats
To maintain the integrity of the process, exams can only be taken with the proof of a valid
ID card. To avoid disruption and any undue anxiety, students are encouraged to arrive at least 5
minutes before the commencement of examination. Students are advised not to bring mobile phones in the examination hall; however, if they do
so then make sure they are switched off. Otherwise, penalty, including awarding an F grade, could be imposed.
Students are not allowed to take the question paper outside the examination hall, as it is to
be returned, along with the answer sheet, to the concerned faculty. For examinations requiring quantitative analysis, students are responsible for bringing their
own calculator, but approved by the faculty. No borrowing from any other examinee is
allowed. Similarly, students are expected to bring their own stationery items. Examinees should sit in the rows allocated for the particular paper. Examinations Controller
or invigilators may re-locate the students if s/he deems fit. Departure from the exam hall will only be permitted after 30 minutes of commencement of
Hourly/Mid-Term Exam and after one hour in case of the Final Exam. Students will not be permitted to enter the exam room/hall 30 minutes after the
commencement of the exam. All assessments and marks obtained by the students in quizzes, assignments, term papers,
projects, and tests are available to the students and their parents online through ZabDesk Use of unfair means during the exam in any way, shape or form is totally unacceptable. Any
student found doing so will be awarded an F grade in the course by the examiner. A few examples of such behaviors are given below for illustrative purposes: Any written or oral communication among students during an examination. Providing information about the content of an examination. A student‟s use of a substitute or surrogate to take an examination. Indulging in unruly behavior in the examination hall. The decision of the invigilating staff regarding the conduct of the exam and the
behavior of the students will be final and binding, any argument by the student will be liable for disciplinary action by the committee.
Once the exam time has ended; the examiner will announce “all pens down”, at that
time no student should be holding a pen in his or her hand. Any student found not
obeying instructions will have 5 marks deducted from his/her paper. Students will be shown all hourly/mid-term exam answer sheets in the following
class/week by the faculty to review their performance for future guidance. Final exam copies will not be shown to the students, and requests for final exam copy
re-checking or re-grading will not be entertained. The exam results will be deemed final. However, the Academic Council or the
Director‟s Office reserves the right to review those results viewed as uncharacteristic
and a typical as determined by the Examination Board.
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OFF CAMPUS EXAMINATIONS
For all programs, exams can be conducted at other campuses for which a special request
form must be submitted, along with a fee* for this service. In case a student is transferred anywhere outside Pakistan for job related reasons only,
s/he can request for conducting the exam at the nearest university where s/he is situated. All kind of charges (if any) relating to off campus exams are to be paid by the student
himself/herself. Examination Department will be responsible to facilitate the students interested in off-
campus exams. *(see annexure B)
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE
COMPLETION
“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” Maria Montessori
A student has the option of taking more than the required number of courses and request in writing which courses are to be reported in his/her transcript.
Additional courses taken (even as bi-majors) will not be recorded on the transcript. Student must submit an application for bi-majors at the beginning of the semester. Additional courses will be considered as certificate courses and a separate official letter will be issued as proof of having completed these courses.
For students who repeat a certain course, the better of the two grades will be reported on transcript and counted towards CGPA.
Majors are not mentioned on the transcript and pass certificate. In special cases, as approved by the Academic Council Heads, up to one course (maximum)
can be replaced for graduation. The student should qualify as a graduating student. One year is the maximum time allowed to a student for improving grades after graduation.
The maximum time allowed to complete the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and
doctorate degree is 7 years, 5 years, 3 years and 7 years respectively. Time limit can be
extended with the approval of the Academic Council Heads. Without completing all degree requirements, including, clearance of financial dues,
completing the required courses, internship and passing of the comprehensive exam, a
student will NOT be allowed to continue on for MBA/ MS/ Ph.D programs. Completion of pre-
requisites is a necessary condition to advance to higher degree programs. Student must complete the internship requirements during degree program.
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COMMUNICATION OF GRADES AND
ISSUANCE OF TRANSCRIPTS AND DEGREES
At end of every semester, grades awarded in all examinations are posted on ZabDesk as
„Tentative Results.‟ Semester grades are only issued upon request through official Letter Grade Form at the
end of a semester. Final Transcript and Pass Certificate is issued only after graduation and completion of all
degree requirements and filling of Final Transcript and Pass Certificate Request Form. Degrees are issued once the Convocation has been held.
Students can request for duplicate transcripts and degrees after filling out the Duplicate
Transcript/Degree Form. Please note that the minimum processing time for such requests
is about 2 working weeks for duplicate transcripts, one month for duplicate degree and two
working weeks for urgent duplicate degree. There is a special fee* for this service. *(see annexure B)
Program-specific requirements for degree completion
This information is provided in the Prospectus.
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GENERAL FORMAT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
“The highest result of education is tolerance.” Helen Keller
It is a ninety-minute closed book online exam, with seven subject areas and 10 multiple choice
questions (MCQs) a choice of four answers from each subject area. Every question is randomly
generated. The minimum passing percentage for the Comprehensive Examination is 50 per cent. Passing the Comprehensive Exam is a necessary requirement for the award of SZABIST degree.
The Comprehensive Examination is conducted three times a year after the end of each semester (Fall,
Spring and Summer) on the last Saturdays of January, June and August. All students intending to appear for the examination must register first by filling out a Registration
Form for the Comprehensive Examination at least two weeks before the examination. The Registration Form is available at the ASO.
The Comprehensive Examination rules and format are subject to change by the SZABIST Academic Committee at any time without prior notice during the course of the study, and will be binding on all continuing and new students. The best (n-1) sections are counted towards the final grade.
Format of Comprehensive Examinations for BS and MBA
Passing the Comprehensive examination is a requirement for all Bachelors and Masters Degree
students enrolled in a non-thesis option program. While it is not required for BBA/MBA/MS Students who have completed Thesis or Research Project equivalent to 6 credits hours.
Although Comprehensive Exam can be cleared anytime during the degree program, it is strongly
recommended that students should appear for the exam before the final semester as the format of
the exam is based on the content of the basic courses. Please note that there is a fee* for the Comprehensive Exam per attempt. *(see annexure B)
For MBA, the seven subject areas are Business Communication, Management, Marketing,
Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics and Management Information System.
For BS-Computing, the seven subject areas are Technical Communications, General Programming,
Operating Systems and Networks, Computer Architectures and Organizations, Database Concepts, Software Engineering and Mathematics.
Comprehensive Examinations and its Format for MS and PhD
All students who wish to complete MS degree by course option must pass the Comprehensive Examination.
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Comprehensive Exam is held on the last Saturdays of January, June and August. To be eligible to
appear in the Comprehensive Exam, all Independent Study requirements must be completed. It is
recommended that the MS student should appear for the Comprehensive Exam as soon as the Independent Study requirements are completed.
All students intending to appear for the examination must first register by filing out a Registration
Form for the Comprehensive Examination at least two weeks before the examination. The Registration
Form is available with the ASO.
The MS Comprehensive Exam is based on the last two Independent Study topics which were
completed and passed. The exam entails six questions, three from each study topic; students must attempt two questions for each topic. The passing grade for the exam is a B minus.
Thesis Format
Thesis is all to be hard bound (Navy blue with golden text). One submission each is required by each
student with his/her name only in case of teamwork. For MS and PhD degrees two submissions along
with soft and hard copies are required. A sample copy of thesis is available in the library for reference.
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HONOR LIST AND GOLD MEDALS
“Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.“ John Dewey
Students, who secure a GPA 4.00 during the semester with full course load, are recognized as
honors students, and they are awarded a Certificate of Honors at the end of the semester. Academic Gold Medals are awarded to graduating students securing CGPA 3.75 and above
with full work load and have completed degree requirements with their own batch, at
Convocation. Corporate Gold Medals are awarded to graduating students securing minimum CGPA 3.25 in
the graduating year, and with highest marks in the course.
Students’ Role in Evaluating the Quality of Education
Constructive and objective student feedback can be a great source of increasing teaching
effectiveness. To achieve this aim, students evaluate instructors during the 5th and 6th weeks of
classes. The consolidated results of these evaluations are discussed by the Director and the
Coordinator with each Course and Laboratory Instructor, and with the class, and if need be corrective measures are taken immediately.
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PLAGIARISM POLICY
SZABIST has a very strong culture of academic integrity, and zero tolerance for plagiarism is an
integral part of this policy. Any student who commits plagiarism will be awarded an F grade in the
course. SZABIST employs HEC approved software for Research Reports, Independent Studies, Thesis
and Dissertation to detect and weed out plagiarism. Please note that the threshold for plagiarism, as envisaged by the HEC, is under 10 percent. Some of the illustrative examples of plagiarism include:
Direct quotation from the published sources that are not fully and explicitly cited and
acknowledged. The use of surrogates, substitutes, stand-ins or their services to do and or prepare work that
is submitted as one‟s own. The use of previously submitted papers or work, written by other student or individuals. Misappropriation of research materials. Any unauthorized access of an instructor‟s file or computer account.
Termination of Registration
A student will be considered for dismissal under the following conditions: Students securing a “survival” CGPA below 2.00 will be put on probation and a warning letter
will be issued. Unless the CGPA is brought to 2.00 by the end of the next semester, the student will be dropped from the program. This policy of Dismissal and Probation is applicable for all programs including EMBA. Please note that for estimating “survival” CGPA, all grades, such as F, D etc. will be counted.
Provisional admissions will be cancelled if “A Level” results are not fully cleared within one
year. If the student fails to provide cleared results after the first semester, the registration
will be blocked, and will only be allowed to register, after one year, provided all admission requirements have been fully met. A similar policy is applicable to students who seek
admission through the “intermediate” track. The registration will stand terminated if a student has not completed the degree requirements
within seven (7) years for Bachelors and five (5) years for Masters Program. For MS there is 3 years time limit to complete degree and for PhD one can complete the degree up to 5 years
time. If the student is found guilty of academic dishonesty. If the student is dismissed on disciplinary grounds by the Disciplinary Committee. Please note that for re-admission after dismissals, only B grades are transferable.
In all other matters, the decision of the Academic Council Heads will be deemed final.
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RULES GOVERNING WITHDRAWAL FROM
COURSES
“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.” Edward Everett
Rules Governing Withdrawal from Courses
During the first semester, only one course withdrawal is allowed. For second semester and onwards, withdrawal from two courses is allowed. The request for withdrawal has to be made prior to the third hourly through ZabDesk Online
Course Withdrawal Process. The request for withdrawal has to be approved by the Academic Controller, Program
Coordinator and Records Department. Withdrawal cannot be allowed after award of F grade due to less than required attendance. In case of withdrawal, a letter grade of W (with no grade points) is awarded.
Refund Procedure for Withdrawal and Termination of Registration
Please note that admission fees once deposited is not refundable (new admissions only). In case of withdrawal from program during the first semester, (new admissions only) 50 per
cent of the tuition fees is refundable provided the student applies at least two (2) weeks
before classes begin and 25 per cent of the tuition fee is refundable if requested one (1)
week before classes begin. No refund is allowed if a student withdraws from the semester
less than one week before start of semester. In case of withdrawal from a course, tuition fee will be charged at 50 per cent, 75 per cent
and 100 per cent before the first, second and third hourly‟s test respectively. At the time of
the new registration for the course, the course fee must be paid in full. In case of De-Registration or Forced De-Registration, tuition fees for course(s) will be carried
forward.
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CONTINUATION OF EDUCATION FOR
HIGHER DEGREES
Continuation of Education for Higher Degrees
Students completing their Bachelors and desiring to continue their studies for a Masters program, or
those completing their Masters and waiting to continue into a Doctoral program should fill out a
Program Continuation Form and submit to the Admission Office during their graduating semester. All
pre requisites have to be completed before advancing to higher degree program. Updated
documentation will be required and a new registration number will be allocated at the time of registration.
Transfer between SZABIST Campuses
Transfer is possible between SZABIST campuses subject to the following conditions:
Should meet admission criteria at the transferring campus Availability of space at the transferring campus Clearance of all previous dues Payment of transfer admissions fee (to the transferring campus) Degree will be awarded by the campus where student has completed more than 50 per cent
of the credit requirements for the degree
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OTHER ACADEMIC RULES
“Education is the transmission of civilization.” Will Durant
The Academic Policy is revised on a regular basis. Students are advised to consult with the Program
Coordinator and regularly check ZabDesk to apprise themselves of any revisions in the above academic policy.
In all academic matters, the decision of the Deans or Academic Council Heads is final.
Director is the competent authority to approve academic decisions, and have the right to form a
committee comprising all the program coordinators with special invitation to the Program Dean or
the President SZABIST and all other department heads if deemed necessary.
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CONVOCATION
Degrees are awarded to all graduates in a formal Convocation every year. To receive degree at the Convocation, students who have completed all degree requirements
must fill and submit Final Transcript and Pass Certificate Request Form before December 31/ May 31/July 31 at Records Office to be eligible to receive degree at the next Convocation.
To be able to attend the Convocation, the Graduate Ceremony Form must be filled and submitted to the Records Office three weeks before the date of the Convocation.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND
ASSOCIATIONS
“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” Aristotle
Student Activities
SZABIST Management firmly believes that to inculcate confidence, initiative, and entrepreneurial
talent, which will serve SZABIST students well in their professional careers, it is important that
students be allowed an opportunity to exercise and develop these skills during the course of their
studies. As a result, students are strongly encouraged to join, participate, and assume leadership roles
in the various student associations, clubs, and organizations. 1. All student associations, clubs, and organizations are required to register with the
administration once they are formed. To ensure that democratic norms are instilled, every
year proper elections are to be held for the various offices of these organizations under the
supervision of Student Activities Officer/Student Advisor. 2. The following club/societies are currently active on Campus:
SBC - SZABIST Business Club Organizing Society Literary Society Fine Arts Society
Tour Society
Sports Society
IT Society
3. In addition, there are regular campus student project activities on Retail Management,
Service Marketing, Marketing Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Community
Services. 4. Student Extra Curricular Hungama week is organizes in each semester. All kind of activities
are organized in this week. 5. Mentor Groups formed by senior students are available to assist and guide incoming/junior
students with their academic concerns. Further information on these matters can be obtained from the relevant Program Coordinators.
6. Semi Annual Newsletter ZABTIMES is regularly published jointly by faculty and staff. It is a mutual effort of all four campuses of SZABIST.
7. A Semi Annual Newsletter “ZAB NEWS” is regularly published by SZABIST Islamabad. 8. Student publications in magazines and newspapers are encouraged. Rewards* per article
(with SZABIST name) and (without SZABIST name). Coordinator approval on quality of
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GRADUATE PROFILE
A profile of graduating students is published by the middle of each year. The profile goes to the Human
Resource Departments of all leading organizations of Pakistan. This is useful for potential employers to
directly contact graduates for prospective employment. All graduating students are required to fill the
Graduate Profile Data Form available at ZabDesk by November of each year or as per the requirement
of the Executive Development Center (EDC), otherwise their information will not be published in the Graduate Profile.
Alumni Association
Plans are to form SZABIST Alumni Association to reach, serve and engage all Alumni and to foster a
lifelong, intellectual and emotional connection between SZABIST and its graduates. The objective is to
create a platform to facilitate and initiate projects which can be mutually beneficial for graduates and their alma mater.
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CODE OF CONDUCT AND CARE FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” Sydney J. Harris
The norms of behavior under the Code of Conduct are aimed at providing every SZABIST student a safe, clean and healthy learning experience and environment. 1. In order to create a conducive environment for learning all students are expected to conduct
themselves in an orderly, polite and ethical manner. 2. In order to make sure that all students enjoy a clean atmosphere, the safety of the
books/library and equipments, the following are prohibited: Eating/drinking in the library, class rooms, computer laboratories and study rooms. Littering on the campus. Utensils/cups/bottles (disposal ones only) should be thrown in the garbage after use and
others utensils should be returned to the canteen. Disfiguring furniture and other property by scratching and graffiti.
3. For the sake of everyone‟s health, particularly students‟ eating of “paan” and smoking of
cigarettes on campus is strictly prohibited. 4. SZABIST places a high priority on ensuring an environment conducive to learning for all its
students. As a result, those who with their words, actions, and behavior, deemed
unbecoming of a SZABIST student, disrupt and disturb their fellow students‟ learning
opportunities, will be appropriately disciplined by any member of the faculty, including
debarring entry to the campus premises for one day. 5. For the sake of students‟ safety, the campus premises will be vacated and closed at
10:00pm. 6. Students‟ vehicle parking is at your own risk. Please be aware that SZABIST does not take
any responsibility for the security of your vehicle. 7. To remain fully informed, all SZABIST students are strongly encouraged to regularly check
the bulletin boards, SZABIST website, and ZabDesk for important announcements. Please
note that urgent announcements will be conspicuously posted on the easel at the entrance of
the Institute and also in the Library. Furthermore, to ensure prompt dissemination of
important information, SZABIST takes the additional measure of sending SMS to the
students‟ cell phones. 8. To prepare students for a successful induction in professional life (SZABIST Forums and
important events) are designated as “Formal Dress Days.” On these days, all students are
expected to dress smartly while wearing of tie is mandatory for all male students. In order to
ensure that the image of the Institution and its student body is preserved, students violating
the above rules can be penalized, including by being sent home. 9. Every SZABIST student is expected to conduct him/her self in an environmentally conscious
manner by practicing the following precepts.
PRESERVE - CONSERVE - PROTECT - RECYCLE - SAVE
Protect trees. Protect wildlife. Protect life. Save the air. Save the water. Save the earth.
Given below are a number of very practical steps that students are expected to observe to not only protect the environment, but also reduce the cost of operating the campus premises. Electrical Power: Turn off electrical power when not in use; few examples are:
Light: Fans:
ACs: Hallways:
Use minimum. Turn off when leaving the room etc. Turn off when leaving the room. Turn down for unused areas of the larger rooms, such as in the Library, etc. Use minimum power. Turn off when not in use. Turn off lights, except when absolutely necessary.
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WATER / SANITATION
Water/Sanitation Use minimum quantity. Turn off water when not in use. Avoid spillage such as on the floor, mirrors, etc. Keep bathrooms clean and hygienic. Report all malfunctions immediately to Administration. “Ablution” is to be carried out in a separate area reserved for this purpose.
Note that sterilized and filtered water is available separately for drinking purpose.
10. Process of Disciplinary Review: Those students who violate the rules and breach the code of conduct are doing a great disservice to
their fellow students by disrupting their studies and blemishing the name of their alma mater. The
Disciplinary Committee is authorized to take action against these students. Reflecting SZABIST‟s
belief in fairness, the Disciplinary Committee will observe the following procedure:
In case of misbehavior by a student, the Committee will review the complaint lodged by faculty, staff
or students. The student who is alleged to have committed the breach is provided an opportunity to
respond to the complaint. If the Committee is not convinced of the student‟s explanation, s/he can be subject to one or all of the following penalties:
Warning letter to student Letter of apology by the student Parents Meeting, if severe violation is committed by the student Suspension for a week to three weeks Expulsion from the Institute
Students and his/her parents are provided an opportunity to appeal for reconsideration of the
expulsion penalty by submitting a written application to the Director of Campus, who has the
authority to render the final decision.
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ANNEXURE - A
LIST OF FORMS
All Forms are available at the Reception Desk
Alumni Database Form Approval of Thesis/Dissertation Form Auditorium Usage Request Form Bonafide Letter Request Form Campus Transfer Form Certificate Student Comprehensive Exam Request Form Dissertation Progress and Meeting Form Duplicate Transcript/Degree Form External Program Clearance Request Form Final Degree Request Form Final Transcript and Pass Certificate Request Form Grading Assistant Request Form Graduate Ceremony Registration Form Independent Study Approval Form Independent Study Progress and Meeting Form Independent Study Proposal Form Internship Confirmation Form Internship Reference Letter Request Form Internship Request Form Internship Waiver Form IS Presentation – Observer Feedback Form IS/Thesis/Dissertation Research Form Letter Request and Grade Form Media Club (Membership Form) Program Continuation Form Project Proposal Form Reference Letter Course Registration Form Retake Exam Request Form Security Deposit Refund Form Software/Hardware Copyright Form Special Exam Request Form Special Facilities Request Form Survey of Graduating Students Teaching Assistantship Form Thesis Progress and Meeting Record Form Thesis/Dissertation Form Thesis/Dissertation Advisor Withdrawal Form Transfer Course Form
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ANNEXURE - B
LIST OF CHARGES, FINES, AND PENALTIES
Charges/Penalties
Absence in Forums/Videoconferencing/IS Advisor Meetings Cheque return charges Comprehensive exam fee (per attempt) Duplicate degree Duplicate degree (urgent) Duplicate Final Transcript Formal Dress Day Penalty Graduation registration Laser Black Printing per page Laser Color Printing with graphics per page Late book return Late fee per course Late registration Late arrivals at Forums/Videoconferencing Loss of book NRC registration for students NRC registration for outsiders Off-line examination conduction fee at other campuses On-line examination conduction fee at other campuses Publication of article with SZABIST name Publication of article without SZABIST name Retake/deferral Smoking in Campus Transfer to other SZABIST Campus Tampering with computer Writing on desk and walls, etc. Spcial Exam
Media Cage Penalty – (Depending upon the equipment) EMBA retake: Mid-term exam 1/6 of prevailing course fee Final exam 1/3 of prevailing course fee
DISCLAIMER
This handbook is only for information and should not be taken as binding on the Institute. The
Institute therefore reserves the right to change any rule, regulation and guideline applicable to
the program and the students whenever it is deemed appropriate or necessary, and it will be binding on continuing and new students.
Amount (Rs)
1500 500 500 2000 5000 1000 500 2000 7 40 30 per day 500 500 500 200% of price 500 1000 2500 5000 1000 500 2000 500 20000 1000 500 2500
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