Graduate Student Survey: Computing Department

This survey is designed to gain a better understanding of the graduate student experience at Computing
Department, SZABIST, Karachi. Please note, this is an anonymous survey; there are no identifiers in
this questionnaire that can disclose your identity. Thank you for taking the time to complete this
important survey. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated!

A. General Information

Name Year of Graduation

o BSCS
Registration No Degree Completed: o MSCS
o PhD CS
Email: Mobile Number:

1. What was the most important reason for your enrollment at SZABIST, Karachi? (Please select
one answer)
o Reputation and prestige of the University
o Cost of Tuition Fee
o Location
o Diversity of Program Offerings
o Recommendation by Friends
o Recommendation by Family
Others, please specify: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Do you have any job offer?

o YES, please specify: ------------------------------------------------------
o NO

3. Do you have plans to pursue Graduate studies in the near future?

o YES, please specify program you intend to pursue -----------------------------------
o NO

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B. On your experience at Computing Department, specifically to what extent your education has
contributed to the achievement of the intended student outcomes. Please help us improve our
services by putting a check mark (✓ ) on the box which corresponds to your answer.

Strongly Strongly
S. No. Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree
Overall, I am satisfied with the
1.
program.
I am satisfied with quality of
2.
instruction in the program.
The sequencing of courses within
3.
the program is well-balanced.
The scheduling of courses is
4.
appropriate and reasonable.
The elective courses offered are
5.
practical and adequate.
Your education exhibits
application of knowledge of
6. science, computing and
mathematics appropriate to the
discipline.
Your education promotes the
ability to analyze problems and
7. identify and define the
computing requirements
appropriate to their solution.
Your education develops the
ability to design, implement, and
8. evaluate computer-based systems
and processes to meet desired
needs of varying complexities.
Your education develops the
9. ability to function and work
effectively in teams
Your education promotes the
understanding of professional,
10.
ethical and social issues and
responsibilities.
Your education teaches the
ability to communicate
11.
effectively with a wide range of
audience.
Your education paves the way to
recognize the need for and the
12.
ability to engage in lifelong
learning.

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Strongly Strongly
S. No. Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree
Your education makes extensive
use of current techniques, skills,
13. and tools necessary for
mechatronics engineering
practice.
The quality of education prepares
14. students well for their career
plans

C. On Advising Services, Curriculum and Instruction

Strongly Strongly
S. No. Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree
The level of academic advising
1.
support is adequate.
HoD and Program Manager are
2.
available and helpful to students.
Faculty members are readily
3. available for assistance on
course related requirements.
The program core courses are
4.
well taught.
The Math, Sciences and General
5. Education courses are well
taught.
Courses by visiting faculty are
6.
well taught.
Scheduling is easy because of the
7.
availability of courses.
The knowledge and skills learned
in the laboratory are sufficient to
8.
complement the theoretical
concepts.
The final year project experience
9. prepares students well for
professional world.
The degree of academic
10.
challenge is excellent.

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D. Facilities and Academic Infrastructure

Strongly Strongly
S. No. Agree Neutral Disagree
Agree Disagree
Teaching facilities are adequate
1.
to support the program.
The departmental laboratories
2. are satisfactory and meet
intended purpose.
Software applications available
3. are up-to-date, licensed and
appropriate.
Books available in the library
4. are sufficient and cover all of
your needs.
The library facilities
(computers, online journals,
5.
study desks, etc.) are suitable
and sufficient.
There is adequate career
advising available from
6.
Executive Development Centre
(EDC).
7. Course Registration process
8. Fee Submission Process
Admit Card and Examination
9.
services
Scholarships/ Financial
10.
Assistance by ERFA
11. Student advisory/ SSC
12. Zabdesk user-friendly interface
13. Safety and security at campus
14. Cleanliness at campus
15. Cafeteria/canteen hygiene
Labs, Wi-Fi and Printing
16.
facilities
17. Photocopying facilities
18. Study room/ student lounge
19. Common room
20. Parking facilities
21. Availability of drinking water
22. Washrooms facilities

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1. In your opinion, what are the strongest points of the Department?

2. In your opinion, are there any resources or services that you would like to see offered to graduates?

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