University of Central Punjab

Mission Statement
"To provide quality education to the youth of our nation in a stimulating and conducive learning atmosphere by providing them with the intellectual and technological tools necessary to meet the challenges of the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION HISTORY FACULTIES FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (FOM) CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEARNING (CEL) CASE DEVELOPMENT & REPOSITORY (CDR) PROJECT AND RESEARCH ADVISORY CENTER COURSE OFFERED FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF COMMERCE VALUE ADDITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE CONCESSIONS EXEMPTIONS IN STUDY PROGRAMS THE INSTITUTE OF BANKERS PAKISTAN (IBP) FACULTY OF LAW FACULTY ADDITIONAL COURSES TUTORIALS LAW MOOTS SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS VISITS DEBATES AND QUIZ PROGRAMS TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS FACULTY OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (DIRS) VALUES FACULTY OF PHARMACY SCOPE OF PHARMACY ELIGIBILITY FOR PHARM-D FEES & FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TEACHING/ TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS QARZ-E-HASNA SCHEME 3 4 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17

FEE CONCESSION UNDER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME THE INCENTIVE SCHEMES ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS REGISTRATION ADD / DROP WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE SEMESTER LEAVE TUITION FEE WAIVER

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INTRODUCTION

The University of Central Punjab (or UCP), located in Lahore, Pakistan, is a private sector university. The five colleges in the university are the faculties of Commerce, Management Studies, Information Technology, Engineering, and Law. The university is located on Khayaban-e-Jinnah opposite to Shuakat Khanam. The map below shows the location of the University Campus, which was completed and inaugurated in 2011. Prior to which, the university campus was located in Gulberg.

HISTORY

The history of the University of Central Punjab can be traced back to 1985, when Punjab College of Commerce, the first institution under the auspices of the Islamic Commerce Educational Society, was established in Lahore. The Punjab Law College was inaugurated three years later in 1988 also in Lahore. The Punjab Group of Colleges branched out into major cities of Punjab. It is ranked in 0-1500 universities by world ranked of gpd. Pursuant to arrangements with foreign accredited universities, the Punjab College of Business Administration (PCBA) was established in 1991 and the Punjab Institute of Computer Science (PICS) in 1993, at Lahore. In less than five years both institutions emerged as educational centres, training individuals as professional managers and computer scientists. By 1996, the Punjab Group of Colleges had established twelve campuses in cities of the Punjab and with more than 18,000 students enrolled at that time had emerged as the largest higher educational network in the private sector in Pakistan. The group also established Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, which was granted degree awarding status by the Government of Sindh by Ordinance No. S.LEGIS:1(7)/98/-, dated 1 July 1998. Muhammad Ali Jinnah University maintains twin campuses at Karachi and Islamabad, both recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, the apex body for higher education in the country. In 2003 UCP started its engineering section which is recognized by HEC and accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). It has about 500 students. On 15 August 1996 the Punjab Group of Colleges petitioned the government of the Punjab for the establishment of a university in the province. The government of the Punjab issued a No Objection Certificate to the establishment of the University (Notification No. S.O.(Univ.)9-4/99) dated 11 October 1999 and awarded a charter (Ordinance No. Legis. 13-80/2000) dated 10 April 2002. The University of Central Punjab is the first university in the private sector in Punjab which has been awarded a degree granting status by the Government. By then the Group had established 29 campuses and enrolled around twenty five thousand students. This number has now reached to 30 campuses with enrollment of around thirty thousand students. The University of Central started on 10 October 1999, the date of issuance of the No Objection Certificate and offered courses in Management Studies, Information Technology, Commerce and Law. Its principal constituent institutions i.e., the Punjab College of Business Administration (PCBA), Punjab Institute of Computer Science (PICS), Punjab College of Commerce (PCC), Punjab Law College (PLC) and Punjab College of Information Technology (PCIT), all at Lahore, formed the core of the University at the time of establishment. Following a restructuring in 2004, the PCBA and PICS operate under the Faculty of Management Studies and Faculty of Information Technology of the University of Central Punjab respectively. The Punjab Colleges of Commerce and the Punjab Law College respectively function under the Faculties of Commerce and of Law of the University of Central Punjab. The Faculty of Engineering (FOE) has was introduced in 2002. It has been accredited by the Pakistan Engineering Council.

FACULTIES
The university has seven faculties: Faculty of Management Studies Faculty of Information Technology Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Engineering Department of Islamic and Religious Studies Faculty of Law Faculty of Pharmacy

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (FOM)

The Punjab College of Business Administration was established in 1991 with the aim of becoming a center of excellence in the domain of postgraduate business education. Within a short span of time, the college emerged as a highly reputable institution awarding a prestigious internationally recognized business degree. After receiving the degree awarding status, PCBA was transformed into Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Central Punjab. Since then it has taken a number of innovative measures both in academics and management to ensure that the students receive education of the highest standards. FOMs mission is to produce professionals equipped with the latest techniques in business education. In pursuance of this objective, the students are exposed to a broad spectrum of learning, which helps them develop creative thinking, analytical skill and effective communication. FMS prepares students for leadership positions in a dynamic and highly competitive business world. FOM offers specialization in the following areas:

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Marketing Human Resource Management Finance Entrepreneurship Operations & Supply Chain Management Economics Accounting Information Systems Mathematics and Statistics Banking & Law Humanities & Social Science Executive MBA & Evening MBA Accelerated MBA Program Center for Executive Learning Center for Projects and Research Personal Development & Grooming Program for FMS Students

CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEARNING (CEL)

CEL has recently been set up by UCP to provide corporate training services. Recognizing that the driving force behind any organization is its people, CEL endeavors' to assist organizations, enhance the quality of their human resource. CEL's proven training methods are effective in providing management and staff the skills needed to be successful in today's competitive environment. The training offers the experience to broaden the horizon, change perspectives and allow a unique opportunity to rethink future directions.

CASE DEVELOPMENT & REPOSITORY (CDR)

Faculty of Management Studies has also established a Case Development & Repository (CDR). The prime purpose of CDR is to develop case studies pertinent to local business environment and its dissemination to various business schools. This Repository helps teachers in gathering, updating and teaching the techniques of case method. CDR has its linkages with the regional and international case repositories.

PROJECT AND RESEARCH ADVISORY CENTER

The aim of the center is to generate high-quality basic and applied research in the areas of economics, human resource, business, and industry development. It combines the broad expertise of the university with state-of-the-art technology to provide a full range of research and analytical services to industry.

COURSE OFFERED
BBA MBA-Direct MBA via BBA MBA via BS MBA-Executive MBA-Banking and Finance Accelerated MBA MS-Management Science PhD-Management Science

FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Punjab Institute of Computer Science (PICS) was established in 1993 with the aim to produce highly skilled people in the field of Information Technology and Computer Science. In 2002, the institute became the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), University of Central Punjab, after attaining the degree awarding status. FIT, true to the mission of UCP, is providing "quality education to the youth of our nation in a stimulating and conducive learning atmosphere" "with the intellectual and technological tools necessary to meet the challenges of the future". The curricula of the programs are reviewed regularly (meeting minimum requirement of Higher Education Commission) by the faculty members in order to keep pace with new developments in the field of IT and to ensure that the students always stay at the top of their profession. In this regards a number of specializations have been offered in a broad range of newly emerged disciplines in computer science and information technology. It is also focused to build a management capacity with a practical orientation required to link up the education of computer science with the practical problems of industry. During the studies, students get training of the highest professional standards which enhances their employment opportunities. Following are the programs, which are currently offered by this faculty: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ph.D (Computer Science) M.Phil (Computer Science) MS (Computer Science) MCS (Master of Computer Science) BS (Computer Science)

The faculty has strong and highly qualified computer scientists in the diverse fields of computer science from the renowned universities of USA, Australia, Japan, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Korea and China. The strength of the faculty is its diverse areas of research to which it has made a remarkable contribution. The faculty has produced excellent IT developers and computer scientist who are serving in renowned national and international organizations or pursuing their higher studies in the well-reputed universities.

FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Faculty of Commerce is operating for about a decade providing quality education in the field of Accounting, Finance, Banking and other areas of Commerce. The faculty offers programs according to the market and emerging requirements of business world. The faculty has developed new programs over time and has made changes in the study programs according to the needs of progressing world. The faculty offers M.Com. program in affiliation with the Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) to prepare students join the banking profession. Faculty of Commerce has taken initiative to promote research culture. Programs of Ph.D., M.Phil. and MS are research degrees offered as per the national and international standards.

VALUE ADDITION
Courses offered at Faculty of Commerce, UCP give a new dimension to commerce education by providing hands-on training, in-depth teaching, adequate IT training and improved communication skills. Latest teaching and learning methodologies are followed to provide education in the best possible manner. UCP has endeavored to bring a paradigm shift in teaching and learning methodologies. The directive model of teaching is replaced by interactive and participative model, making students active learners. In addition to classroom lectures, seminars, simulation exercises, workshops, tutorials, study circles, presentations, case studies, research projects and other techniques are used to achieve the objective of excellence in a beautiful campus equipped with all modern facilities.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE CONCESSIONS

Scholarships are given to the top performers on the basis of marks obtained and their overall performance. Fee concessions are also given to the old students of Punjab Group of Colleges.

EXEMPTIONS IN STUDY PROGRAMS

Exemptions are given by professional accountancy bodies, such as ICAP, ICMAP and ACCA to our graduates, both in Pakistan and abroad, on the basis of their degrees acquired at UCP.

THE INSTITUTE OF BANKERS PAKISTAN (IBP)

IBP is working primarily for the capacity building and human resource development in the financial service industry for the last 52 years. The qualification offered by IBP has exceptional importance in the banking sector and is considered of high value. On the basis of this qualification, rewards and incentives are given to bankers. IBP has collaborated with a very few universities in Pakistan to produce graduates with better knowledge and understanding of banking operations. Banking & Finance students undertake two supervised internships, each of a minimum of six weeks at different banks, organized by IBP. Each year the students undergo a special training program, which includes lectures by senior bankers on topics such as Banking Law & Practice, Deposit Mobilization, Prudential Regulations, Credit Management, Bank Accounting, Assets and Liability Management in Banks, Marketing of Financial Services, International Trade Finance, Foreign Exchange etc. The students also write an internship report and their viva is conducted by IBP and expert bankers after completion of each internship.

FACULTY OF LAW
Punjab Law College operates under the aegis of University of the Punjab. Within the parameters prescribed by the University, the College imparts quality education in Law in two sessions (morning and evening) at its well - equipped campuses in Lahore and Rawalpindi. At PLC, the university has adopted a teaching style which is a delicate synthesis of technical knowledge and human values on the one hand, and theoretical knowledge and practical training on the other.

FACULTY
Punjab Law College has a well-qualified and experienced faculty, with a diverse range of experiences which allows them to teach subjects according to their expertise and professional experience. In order to give students maximum exposure to different legal and socio-legal scenarios, guest speakers are regularly invited to the campus to share their experiences through seminars and lectures. Professionals, scholars and notable personalities from all walks of life have contributed to the learning experience at PLC.

ADDITIONAL COURSES
Two additional subjects, Proficiency in English Language, and Basic IT Skills are offered to all students. Also, a course in E-commerce Laws is available for final year students. There are no extra fees for these additional subjects.

TUTORIALS
Tutorials and Special Tutorials to assist students are held on a regular basis. These are ideal forums for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of the material, and affords extra opportunities for discussion. Revision workshops and classes on select subjects are also held towards the close of a regular session.

LAW MOOTS
Regular Law Moots are held to impart practical training in the art of advocacy to the students. Special Law Moots on assorted topics are also held. A competitive law moot, the Barrister Jinnah Law Moot, is held once a year, and students obtaining the first three positions are awarded cash prizes.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Seminars and workshops are regularly conducted on various legal issues. Eminent jurists, advocates, teachers and students from other Law Colleges and Universities, as well as professionals from related fields, are invited to speak and participate.

VISITS
Students are taken on educational tours to courts, prisons and other like places to familiarize them with the workings of these institutions. Students then write Case Reports, and cash prizes are awarded for those reports which excel.

DEBATES AND QUIZ PROGRAMS

Debates and Quiz Programs are regular features at Punjab Law College, and these events give students an opportunity to practice public speaking, gain confidence, or demonstrate their knowledge in an entertaining atmosphere.

TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS

To follow the academic progress of the students, different types of assessments are arranged throughout the session. These include assignments, presentations, class tests, mid-term and final term house examinations.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Faculty of Engineering was established in the University of Central Punjab in 2003 in order to meet the short and long term requirements of industrial/commercial organizations of Pakistan for graduates in Electrical Engineering. Subsequent to the decision of the Board of Governors for starting the discipline of Electrical Engineering, the University improved its infrastructure in accordance with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) guidelines and developed purpose built Classrooms, Library, Laboratories, and allied facilities. It commenced offering degree program in Electrical Engineering with elective tracks in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering w.e.f. September 2003, when the 1st batch of students was admitted. Pakistan Engineering Council accredited the program vide No. PEC/EA & QEC/UCP-L/2006 dated 12.06.06. Since 2008 these elective tracks have been altered to cater to the market needs. The faculty continues to provide best possible facilities to its students in order to train them to become highly productive electrical engineers and as a result our graduates have been well received in the job market and good number have also proceeded overseas for higher studies and jobs.

DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (DIRS)

University of Central Punjabs Department of Islamic and Religious Studies offers:

BS Islamic Studies (8 Semesters, each of 4 months) MA Islamic Studies (4 Semesters, each of 4 months) MS Islamic Studies (2 Semesters of class-work and a research paper) PhD Islamic Studies (2 Semesters of class-work and a research paper)

The objective of all these courses is to produce scholars who are capable of understanding and analytically examining the original sources of Islam and the contemporary discipline, as well as comfortably be able to properly guide Muslims and present the correct understanding of Islam to non-Muslims. To become a scholar, along with doing their normal courses, a student will have to opt to the following route of courses: BS, MS and then PhD. After the completion of these courses, the student will be awarded with the degree of CSICS which stands for Certified Scholar in Islamic and Contemporary Sciences (Arabic: .) It is possible that before being awarded the degree of CSICS a student would have to complete some additional courses. A CSICS is an authentic Islamic scholar possessing sound understanding of Islam and the contemporary world. The scholar will have opportunities of pursuing a career in research, teaching, or advising in universities, colleges, religious institutions, print and electronic media etc. the world over.

VALUES

Freedom to think, express and research Respect for the view of others Transparency of processes Clear communication of information and ideas Honest consideration of others views Respect for local cultural and religious values

FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharmacy is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences. It embraces the knowledge of identification, selection, pharmacologic action, preservation, analysis, standardization of drugs and medicines to ensure safe and effective use of medicine.

SCOPE OF PHARMACY
Research (R&D) Production Quality Control Drug Distribution or Marketing Industrial Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Forensic Sciences Drug controller/ Drug inspector

ELIGIBILITY FOR PHARM-D

The candidates who have passed F.Sc. (Pre-Medical, not less than 60% marks), B.Sc. or equivalent examination from Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education or Universities will be eligible for admission.

FEES & FINANCIAL AID

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The UCP offers 100% tuition fee waiver in the form of merit scholarships on the basis of academic excellence in F.A/F.Sc and B.A/B.Sc examinations held under annual system of examination. Eligibility for merit scholarships is determined on the basis of 75% aggregate marks in:

F.A/F.Sc examination for BBA/BS Programs B.A /B.Sc examination for MBA/MS Programs and 3 As in A-level secured in one attempt for BBA/BS Programs.

UCP also offers 50% tuition fee waiver on the basis of 70% marks in F.A/F.Sc and B.A/B.Sc examinations held under the annual system of examination or 2 Bs or better in A Level secured in one attempt. Scholarship granted students receive exemption of tuition fee in the first semester. Tuition fee exemption is extended subsequent semesters if student maintain CGPA of 3.80 or higher. If a student on merit scholarship fails to achieve a CGPA of 3.80 or higher but has a CGPA of 3.50 or higher than 50% of the tuition fee waiver is given in the subsequent terms. If it falls further to any level between 3.50 to 3.25, the concession is further be reduced to 25% of the concession being availed. A position holder in Board University will also offered merit scholars on the aforementioned criteria. PGC Fee Concessions are offered to alumni of all its institutions at the rate of 50% of the tuition fee. Such students are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 to continue avail the fee concessions. If the CGPAs of such students fall between 3.00 to 2.75, their fee concessions would be reduced to 50% of the concession being availed. If the CGPA falls further from 2.74 to 2.50, the concession is reduced to 25%. Scholarships based on academic performance are awarded to all students in form of 50% of the fee concession on attaining CGPA of 3.90 and above or 25% on achieving CGPA from 3.50 to 3.89 CGPA in a semester. University of Central Punjab's Scholarships are awarded to students of second and subsequent semesters as cash awards of Rs. 10,000/- each if they secure a CGPA of 3.90 or higher for academic programs. The amount of the UCP Scholarship shall be in addition to the Fee Concession of 50% allowed to students having CGPA of 3.90. Conditions for Cash Scholarship are given asunder: Taking prescribed load of courses. No record of any disciplinary action.

(The fee concessions/scholarships are exclusively for academic programs of the morning session). For the evening programs (EMBA & MBBF) the discount allowed for PGC students is 25% of tuition fee. The 25% fee waiver to PGC students (except the merit scholarship) is continues for subsequent semester if a student maintains a CGPA of 3.00 or higher. Scholarships based on academic performance are awarded to the evening students as 25% of the tuition fee, on attaining a CGPA of 3.90 or above.

25% fee concession on basis of kinship is also available to siblings. This concession is subject to maintaining a CGPA of 3.00 in the subsequent semesters. 100% Fee concession is allowed to students with major disability and 50% to students with minor disability. Such a concession requires maintaining a CGPA of 2.80 in both cases.

TEACHING/ TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS

UCP encourages hardworking, outstanding and professionally competent students engaging them with the management of computer labs or with the faculty as Teaching Assistants (TA). TAs are normally appointed for one term and are paid a stipend for giving no more than 10 hours per week to the institution. It provides them an opportunity to earn and learn.

QARZ-E-HASNA SCHEME
The Qarz-e-Hasna Scheme has been started to facilitate those students who marginally fail to achieve merit scholarships or retain the requisite CGPA for such awards during their studies. The Scheme envisages return of the Qarz-e-Hasna in soft installments on acquisition of gainful jobs on completion of studies by such students.

FEE CONCESSION UNDER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

The University offers Ph.D, MS, and M. Phil programs to faculty member of Punjab Group of Colleges who wish to obtain incentive under Faculty Development Program. The university also rewards faculty member with incentive for developing his/her knowledge.

THE INCENTIVE SCHEMES

100% fee concession having 3 years of service with an acquisition of surety bond of 4 years of service after completion of the program with the university. 50% fee concession having 3 years of service without surety bond. 25% fee concession for a faculty member having a minimum of one year service. Fee installments are allowed on monthly basis in both of above cases.

ACADEMIC RULES & REGULATIONS

REGISTRATION
At the time of admission in first semester, students are assigned courses by the concerned Dean's Office. However, in all subsequent semesters, students, after consulting their Advisors, may register themselves in courses they decide to take in each term. Registration dates are announced well before time and students are required to register themselves online during those dates. Students are expected to pay their dues for the selected courses before they are formally registered. Advance registration and advance payment of dues is approved by the Dean in exceptional cases only.

ADD / DROP
No add/drop from a course or a section is allowed in the First Semester. However, in subsequent semesters, students are allowed to add/drop a particular course within the first week of a term provided they have a valid reason to do so. No such requests are entertained after the first week. All fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable especially after the first week of classes.

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE

A written request one week prior to the end of semester must be submitted to the Dean/Associate Dean for withdrawal from any course. If approved by the Dean/Associate Dean, the students can withdraw from a particular course. However, 'W' appears on the transcript and fees paid for such courses is neither be refunded nor carried over to the next semester.

SEMESTER LEAVE
Students who wish to discontinue study for a semester are supposed to get written permission from the Dean's office to do so. They may resume their study in the next semester on seeking permission of the Dean's office at the time of registration. Students who go on semester break without permission may not be allowed to register without fine.

TUITION FEE WAIVER

In the first semester a student pays dues for the prescribed load. However, in the subsequent semester, dues are calculated according to the number of courses taken by the student, and are payable at the beginning of each semester. The type of tuition fee waiver to the PGC students or any other form of concession only continues for the subsequent semester(s) if a student fulfills its CGPA requirements.