Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has revised the curriculum for Business and Management degree programs. This step aims to lines up higher education with global standards and meet the recent needs of industry. The updated syllabus covers MBA, MS, BBA, BS, EMBA, and Associate Degree programs, and it ensures to modernized learning outcomes for students and relevate the course for practical standards.
A detailed session held at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar and the new revision was carried out by the National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC). The meeting gathered business educators, industry experts, and leading academicians from all over the country to update academic content according to international standards and industry trends.
According to HEC’s official statement, the updated curriculum emphasizes sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and digital transformation to better prepare graduates for the modern business world. The review process was facilitated by HEC’s Curriculum Division in collaboration with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and guided by HEC’s Graduate Education and Undergraduate Policies 2023.
Dr. Naukhez Sarwar, Professor and Principal at NUST Business School, who chaired the session, stated
“The new curriculum bridges the gap between academic theory and business practice, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet real-world challenges.”
Similarly, Dr. Farooq-e-Azam Cheema, Director of KSBL Karachi, added that theis adaptation “focuses on international competitiveness, innovation, and case-based learning to make Pakistan’s business graduates more advanced to get better employment opportunities.”
The HEC also highlighted that this advancement is part of it’s broader strategy to modernize higher education, foster industry-academia collaboration and promote academic consistency. Experts believe this step will enhance Pakistan’s academic influence and better incorporate local business education with global economic needs.
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