Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

Business school in Sindh, Pakistan

Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

Motto| Leadership and Ideas for Tomorrow
Type| Public sector institute
Established| 1955
Director| S. Akbar Zaidi

Academic staff

| 130 Full Time Faculty, 200 Visiting Faculty[1]
Students| 4,035 (Spring 2020). Undergraduate programs: 3,045 (Spring 2020); Graduate programs: 990 (Spring 2020)
Location|

Karachi

Sindh

Pakistan

Colours| Tyrian purple, White

Affiliations| Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
The Association of Commonwealth Universities
CFA Institute, United States
South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS)
Website| www.iba.edu.pk

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi; (انسٹيٹيوٹ آف بزنس ايڈمنسٹريشن) is a public university in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. IBA is owned by Government of Sindh. Established initially as a business school, the IBA has expanded to include programs in Computer Science, Social Sciences and more.

## Academics

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### Admission

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Admission to IBA Karachi is based on the Entry Test, SAT/ACT test score[2] and Interview.

### Programs Offered

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At undergraduate level, IBA offers degrees in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts.

The graduate programs offered by the IBA include degrees in Business Administration, MBA Executive, Computer Science, Economics, Islamic Banking and Finance, Journalism, Management, Data Sciences, Finance and Mathematics.[3]

The doctoral programs offered at the Institute include degrees in Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics.

The IBA Alumni has initiated the test preparations institute for IBA and all other universities to prepare students for the entry test for the universities. [4]

## Affiliation

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* Institute of Business Administration, Karachi is accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.[5]
* Institute of Business Administration, Karachi is a member institution of The Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.[6]
* IBA was accredited by the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS) in 2011.[7]
* CFA University Partner and the first university in Pakistan to be granted that status by the CFA Institute, United States.[8][9]

## Notable alumni

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Mamnoon Hussain, President of Pakistan Asad Umar

* Asad Umar – Former Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives, serving in the Government of Pakistan, and the former CEO of Engro Corporation.[10]
* Ashir Azeem – Pakistani-Canadian actor, director and former civil servant.
* Irfanullah Khan Marwat – Former Minister of Education Sindh.
* Kanwal Ahmed – Founder of Soul Sisters Pakistan (est.2013) and Executive Producer of "Conversations with Kanwal."
* Mahoor Shahzad – Badminton player
* Mamnoon Hussain – Former President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan.[11]
* Muhammad Uzair – Pakistani economist, senior bureaucrat, and professor emeritus.
* Muhammad Zubair – Pakistani politician and former Governor of Sindh.
* Quentin D'Silva – Pakistani Christian business executive.
* Shamim Rajani – Entrepreneur and businesswoman.
* Shaukat Aziz – Former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
* Sheheryar Munawar – Film and television actor.
* Sikandar Sultan – Founder and Chairman of Shan Food Industries.
* Tipu Sharif – Turkish-born television actor.
* Tabish Hashmi TV personality, Host, Comedian, (Geo TV)

## References

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1. ^ "Faculty of IBA, Karachi". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
2. ^ "SAT vs IBA Test". Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
3. ^ University Overview of Institute of Business Administration, Karachi University Ranking (uniRank, Australia) website, Retrieved 2 April 2023
4. ^ IBAGRADS
5. ^ "Pakistani Universities ranking by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan". Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
6. ^ "ACU Members in Pakistan". The Association of Commonwealth Universities website. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
7. ^ (Pakistan Press International) Achievements: IBA certified by South Asian System The Express Tribune (newspaper), Published 25 August 2011, Retrieved 2 April 2023
8. ^ "Affiliated Universities of Pakistan to CFA Institute, United States". CFA Institute website. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
9. ^ "Affiliated Universities of Pakistan to CFA Institute, United States". CFA Institute, United States website. Archived from the original on 7 March 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
10. ^ "Engro president quits". Dawn (newspaper). 17 April 2012. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
11. ^ Profile: Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain (an IBA Karachi alumni) BBC News website, Published 9 September 2013, Retrieved 3 April 2023

## External links

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* Official website

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Business schools in Pakistan

* IMSciences
* Imperial College of Business Studies
* Institute of Management Sciences (Lahore)
* Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
* Institute of Business Management, Karachi
* Karachi School of Business & Leadership
* Lahore School of Economics
* NUST Business School
* Suleman Dawood School of Business
* Ilma University

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Universities and colleges in Karachi

Public|

* Adamjee Government Science College
* Bahria University
* D. J. Sindh Government Science College
* Dawood University of Engineering & Technology
* Dow University of Health Sciences
* Institute of Business Administration
* Institute of Industrial Electronics Engineering
* Government Islamia Science College, Karachi
* Government College of Commerce & Economics
* Government College for Men Nazimabad
* Government College for Women Shahrah-e-Liaquat
* Government Degree College Memon Goth
* Government National College, Karachi
* Jinnah Sindh Medical University
* National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA)
* NED University of Engineering & Technology
* Pakistan Navy Engineering College
* Pakistan Marine Academy
* Pakistan Shipowners' Government College
* Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan Government College of Home Economics
* Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law
* Sindh Madressatul Islam University
* Siraj ud Daula College
* Sir Syed Government Girls College
* Saint Patrick's College
* Sindh Muslim Law College
* University of Karachi

Private|

* Aga Khan University
* Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education
* DHA Suffa University
* Greenwich University
* Habib University
* Hamdard University
* Ilma University
* Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
* Iqra University
* Jamia Binoria
* Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi
* Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia
* Jinnah University for Women
* Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology
* Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
* Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
* Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
* Textile Institute of Pakistan
* Usman Institute of Technology
* Ziauddin University

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Karachi

History|

* Raja Dahir
* Debal
* Muhammad bin Qasim
* Delhi Sultanate
* British Raj
* 1857 War of Independence
* Pakistan Movement
* Muhammad Ali Jinnah
* Federal Capital Territory
* Timeline of Karachi

Geography and climate|

* Baba and Bhit Islands
* Bundal Island
* Cape Monze
* Clifton Beach
* Clifton Oyster Rocks
* French Beach
* Hawke's Bay Beach
* Lyari River
* Malir River
* Manora
* Paradise Point
* Sandspit Beach

Localities|

* Bahria Town Karachi
* Baldia Town
* Bin Qasim Town
* Cantonments
* Clifton
* Defence Housing Authority
* Gadap Town
* Gulberg Town, Karachi
* Gulshan Town
* Jamshed Town
* Keamari District
* Korangi Town
* Landhi Town
* Liaquatabad Town
* Lyari Town
* Malir Town
* New Karachi Town
* North Nazimabad Town
* Orangi Town
* Saddar Town
* Shah Faisal Town
* SITE Town

Government and politics|

* Mayor
* Elections
* Union Councils
* City District Government Karachi
* Karachi Civic Center
* Karachi Development Authority
* Karachi Conservancy Board
* Karachi Municipal Commission
* Karachi Municipal Committee
* Karachi Metropolitan Corporation
* Karachi Water and Sewerage Board
* K-Electric

Attractions|

* Karachi Expo Center
* Karachi Safari Park
* Karachi Zoo
* Tourist attractions

Education|

* Schools
* Colleges
* Medical schools
* Universities

Hospitals|

* Hospitals

Economy|

* I. I. Chundrigar Road
* Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
* Karachi Cotton Exchange
* Karachi Nuclear Power Complex
* Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works
* Karachi Stock Exchange
* Pakistan Mercantile Exchange
* Port of Karachi
* Port Qasim

Transport|

* Buses
* Jinnah International Airport
* Karachi Breeze
* Karachi Cantonment railway station
* Karachi Circular Railway
* Karachi City railway station
* Karachi Port Trust Halt railway station
* Lyari Expressway
* Malir Expressway
* Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road

Hotels and
shopping
centers|

* Avari Hotels
* Bohri Bazaar
* Dolmen Malls
* Empress Market
* Lucky One Mall
* Meena Bazaar
* Zainab Market

Sports and
culture|

* Chaand Raat
* Cultural heritage sites
* Dabbawala
* Cricket
* men's / women's
* Karachi Blues
* Karachi Dolphins
* Karachi Kings
* Karachi Zebras
* Football
* Karachi United
* Karachi United WFC
* Karachi Fashion Week
* Kara Film Festival
* Karachi Literature Festival
* Karachi Marathon
* Karachi Boat Club
* Karachi Golf Club
* Karachi Race Club
* Karachi Yacht Club
* Arts
* National Academy of Performing Arts
* Karachi Arts Council
* Sports venues

Other topics|

* Air pollution
* Cuisine
* Demographics
* Developments
* Environment
* Ethnic groups
* Flora and fauna
* Karachi Press Club
* Military installations
* Orangi Pilot Project
* Religion

Lists|

* People from Karachi
* Cemeteries
* Mayors
* Non-governmental organisations
* Parks and gardens
* Streets
* Tallest buildings
* Watering troughs

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* Israel

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