PGD 5 Prospecuts

Autumn
2021
PROSPECTUS
PGD
1. PGD Human Resource Management
2. PGD Supply Chain Management
3. PGD Entrepreneurship
4. PGD Gender & Women Studies
5. PGD Environmental Health and Safety
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

PROSPECTUS
OF
PGD ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

FOR
SEMESTER: AUTUMN 2021
Allama Iqbal Open University

Islamabad
Price Rs.500/-
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Composed/Layout by: ...................................................... Hameed Zahid
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Printer:.............................................................................. AIOU Printing Press, Islamabad.
Publisher: ......................................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Message
Dear Student,
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it occupies a unique
position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability and high quality distance and online
academic programs. AIOU has now turned into the most favorite university of the country with high international
of repute. The university made a landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education rural areas under-
privileged students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and join the programs of
their choice while sitting at their residence and along with continuing their jobs. After assessing the success of
many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to offer a ranges programs for the students in UAE,
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, USA and many other countries currently. More than 1.3 million
students are getting benefits from the high quality educational services of AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty regional
offices of the university. It offers-suggests many undergraduate and Post Graduate programs at rural and remote areas providing an
unparalleled opportunity to all the poor and deprived sections of the society at an affordable cost. The university has recently digitalized all
its student-support services for facilitating its students on priority basis. This digitization of the system, it is hoped, will enable AIOU
students to get all kinds of educational using their Learning Management system (LMS) portal support online.
Committed for your bright future.
Prof. Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum

Vice Chancellor
AIOU
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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES TO BE REMEMBERED
Activity Spring Semester Autumn Semester
Admissions March – April September – October
Mailing of Books April – June October – December
Study Period June – October December – April
Examinations October – November April – May
Result January July
Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing Students are sent
information for all activities by post. Simultaneously information is placed on website (www.aiou.edu.pk),
students can download if not received by post.
It is informed that the students of all Postgraduate programs are required to upload their assignments
(in typed form) on AAGHI LMS PORTAL from Spring 2020 Semester onward. Hand written assignments
shall not be accepted in any case.
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Minimum and Maximum Duration/Semesters: Programs on ODL Mode
Sr. No. Degree Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
1 Matric /FA 2 years / 4 semesters 5 years
2 Certificate (6 Months) 6 Months / 1 Semester 1 Year
3 All Postgraduate Diplomas (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years
4 Associate Degree (2-years) 2 years / 4 Semesters 4 Years
BEd (1.5 Years) 1.5 Years / 3 Semesters 3 Years

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6 BS/BBA/BEd (4-years) 4 Years / 8 Semesters 8 Years
7 MEd (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years
8 All Master Degree Programs (2 Years) 2 Years / 4 Semesters 4 Years
Note: Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.
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COMPLETE PROCEDURE TO
ENROLL IN AIOU PROGRAMME AND SUBMISSION OF FORM IN AIOU ISLAMABAD
All fresh and continue students can submit their admission using online system.
Follow these instructions to apply:
APPLY ONLINE (FRESH STUDENTS):

1. Visit website: https://online.aiou.edu.pk
2. Press link “Admission for Fresh applicants”. PGD Environment, Health and Safety.
3. After filling the admission form, print out your “Challan Form”.
4. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, ABL, MCB or UBL.
5. You can also deposit fee through Upaisa, Jazzcash & Easypaisa.
APPLY ONLINE (CONTINUE STUDENTS):

2. Press link “Enrollment Form for Continue students”;
3. Enter your User ID & Password.
4. Select courses and print challan form.
5. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, UBL, MCB or ABL. Keep save copy of your challan form after
submission of fee. You need not to send challan to the University but University can ask for copy of challan form any time if required.
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CONTENTS
Page #
Vice-Chancellor’s Message .................................................................................................................................................... iii
Important Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ iv
Minimum & Maximum Duration/Semesters: Programs on ODL Mode ........................................................................... v
Complete Procedure to Enroll in AIOU Programme & Submission of Form in AIOU .................................................. vi
Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................... vii
Allama Iqbal Open University’s Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities .............................................................................................................................. 2
Department of Environmental Design, Health and Nutritional Sciences .......................................................................... 3
General Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Procedure for Depositing Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Regulations for Refund of Admission Fee................................................................................................................................ 8
General Conditions for Refund ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Refund of Other Fee.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Important Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................................................. 10
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY university has established full-time study centres wherein
the students of MBA (IT), MBA (Banking and Finance),
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university was MBA (Marketing), MBA (HRM), BS (CS), MSc/BS
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main Chemistry, MSc/BS Microbiology etc. are being provided
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. instruction, guidance and counselling through face-to-face
It was the second open university of the world and the first education. AIOU is also offering four years under-graduate
of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU degrees.
was to provide affordable and accessible education through
distance learning at the door-steps to those people who could Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during
not continue their education journey through formal system the academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres
of education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester actively participate in the co-curricular activities by
system and admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops and
Under graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters conferences, attended not only by the students and faculties
where-as post graduates are offered once a year. The of the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and
enrolled students are given course books specially prepared scholars. For the science students and the research scholars,
by the university on self-instructional principles. However, a science complex has been built where they use the latest
at post graduate level reprints of foreign books alongwith equipment of international standard for experiments and
allied material and university prepared study guides help research. To meet the present day challenges, internet
students to polish their skills. facility is also available in the student hostel and the Central
Library where computers have been provided to enable
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from Matric students to access latest information available through open
to PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised of four source databases.
faculties. The university has established study centres across
the country where distance education students are provided
necessary guidance by their respective tutors. Moreover, the
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FACULTY OF
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Urdu and Mass Communication and History while
preparations are being made to launch MPhil Business
First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of Administration, Applied Linguistics.
Social Sciences and Humanities has, over the years,
flourished to become, by far, the largest Faculty of the The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers
University. It, today, consists of 14 departments offering several bachelors’ level programmes in such professional
masters programmes in major areas of Social Sciences and areas like Bachelors in Library & Information Sciences
Humanities like, Business Administration, Economics, Mass (BLIS),
Communication, Sociology, Urdu, Library & Information BS-Business Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass
Sciences, History, Pakistan Studies and Teaching of English communication. Tens of thousands of students comprising
as a foreign Language (TEFL). Additionally, efforts are afoot all demographic groups and, from all over the country,
to plan and launch post-graduate programmes in Pakistani enroll, each year, in these bachelor’s level programmes.
Languages and Law.
The Faculty has expanded vitally and its programmes have
The Commonwealth-collaborated master’s programmes in the gained a high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of
areas of Business and Public Administration, which are enrolment during the past decade. During the period under
specially tailored for the modern day busy executives, were report, the Faculty accorded high priority towards quality
launched in Spring 2002 semester. improvements and to modify its programmes in accordance
with the current challenges of 21st century.
In tune with the government’s policy of promoting and
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the The Faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate programmes in
country, the AIOU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and
the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations,
Humanities has shown a lot of dynamism over the past few Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work.
years. It has launched MPhil/PhD programmes in Iqbaliat,
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL The Department has produced scientific/value added and
professional programs/courses in the areas of Health, Food &
DESIGN, HEALTH & NUTRITIONAL Nutrition, Home Economics and Environmental Design. The
SCIENCES courses are now being offered under basic functional to post-
graduate, MPhil and PhD level programs. Many of these courses
INTRODUCTION are supported with audio-visual programs.
Pakistan is a developing country, and it is the need of the hour to
improve standard of education in all disciplines especially in Currently the Department is offering the following programs:
science and technology in order to better cope with the challenges 1. Ph. D Food and Nutrition
of 21st century. The Department was first established in 1981. 2. MS Community Health & Nutrition
During last few decades the Department has developed a range of 3. MS Environmental Design
professional programs in Health and Nutrition, Environmental 4. M.Sc Public Nutrition
Design and Home Economics. Multipurpose teaching/research 5. M.Sc Sustainable Environmental Design
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Environment, Health and Safety
labs for Food and Nutrition and Environmental Design programs
7. Certificate courses in Public Health
has been set up in order to provide a comprehensive environment
8. Undergraduate level Home Economics and Health courses
for imparting practical training and research at the main campus.
A. PGD ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
1. To upgrade and update the skills & knowledge of
professionals in various fields of applied sciences. The Department is offering PGD in Environment, Health &
2. To prepare learners for the career related disciplines Safety (EHS) which provides the benefits to professionals
considering the professional interests of individuals in the who work for the federal, state or local government as well
areas of Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, as for industries, factories and mines etc. EHS aims to
Environmental Design and Home Economics. prevent and reduce accidents, emergencies, and health issues
3. To prepare the individuals/professionals for the development and at workplace, along with any environmental damage that
up gradation of community & sustainable environment. could result from work practices. By offering the PGD in
4. To enable the individuals to integrate and apply knowledge EHS, Department will train the specialists as master trainers
and skills of Basic Sciences, Home Economics & Applied who can protect the well-being of public and also ensure the
Sciences for their professional development. environmental regulations that meet the employees and
workplace safety standards.
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1. OBJECTIVES 3. SCHEME OF STUDIES
i. To develop a strong understanding of Environment 1st Semester
and Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) amongst Sr. Course Credit
the professionals. Title of the Course
No code Hours
ii. To develop the skill set for planning, execution and 1. Foundation in Occupational Health &
analysis for EHS. 7439 4(4+0)
Safety
iii. To be able to evaluate the existing work practices and
2. Health and Safety Management
how they can be improved to enhance the safety and
wellness of the users and employees. System – I (Organizing, Planning & 7440 4(3+1)
iv. To train professionals to be able to get certified in Implementation)
international standard EHS certifications. 3. Health and Safety Management
v. To increase the human resource with EHS expertise System – II (Monitoring and 7441 4(3+1)
which in turn would help increase country’s Auditing)
compliance to various EHS regulations. 4. Electrical and Fire Hazards 7442 3(2+1)
2nd Semester
2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Physical and Psychological Hazards 7443 4(3+1)
Students having minimum of 14 years of formal education
in proposed and equivalent fields are eligible to apply for 2. Equipment and Machine Related
admission. 7444 4(3+1)
Musculoskeletal Hazards
 All Engineering domains 3. Chemical and Biological Health
 Architecture Design, Urban/Town Planning, Interior Hazards
7445 4(3+1)
Design 4.
 Environmental Sciences Waste Management (Environmental, 7446 3(3+0)
 BSc/BS in Basic Sciences Health & Safety Issues)
 B. Tech (Hons.)
Total Credit Hours 30
 Environmental Design
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4. TEACHING METHODOLOGY 8. ATTAINMENT OF DIPLOMA
AIOU employs blended mode of learning (online teaching, On successful completion of the diploma, the student will have to
assignments, practical activities and final exam) as apply to the Controller of Examination for the issuance of
methodology of instruction. Diploma.
Note: Fee, scheme of studies or courses can be changed or
5. ATTENDANCE upgraded as per AIOU policy from time to time.
Attendance in teaching sessions is compulsory.
9. Important Addresses and Telephone Numbers Contact
6. ASSESSMENT Addresses (Academics)
The distribution of the marks of each course work of PGD 1. Dr. Hajra Ahmad
Chairperson
shall be as follows: 051-9057742
a) Continuous Assessment 30 %
b) Final Examination 70 % 2. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
Total: 100% (Pass percentage in each component will be Associate Professor
50%) (Food Bio-Technology)
Zaheer.ahmad@aiou.edu.pk
7. FEE STRUCTURE 051-9057265
Item Rates 3. Ms. Shaista Baber
Admission Fee Rs. 1000/- This fee will be paid with the Assistant Professor
fee of first semester. (Housing and Interior Design)
Shaista.baber@aiou.edu.pk
Registration Fee Rs. 500/- Once at the time of Admission
051-9057746
Technology Fee Rs. 500/- 4. Dr. Mahpara Safdar
Course Fee Assistant Professor
Rs. 1500/- (Human Nutrition)
(per credit hour)
Course Fee per 3 mahpara.jadoon@aiou.edu.pk
Rs.4500 x 4 = Rs.18,000/- 051-9057748
credit hours
Total Fee for
Rs.20,000/-
First Semester:
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5. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Mustafa
Assistant Professor
(Environmental Science and Engineering)
farooq.mustafa@aiou.edu.pk
051-9057743
Adjunct Faculty Members (PGD Environment,
6. Ms. Asma Afreen Health and Safety)
Lecturer, (Food and Nutrition)
asma.afreen@aiou.edu.pk 1. Imtiaz A. Aslam
051-9057741 Director
EDCONS Institute of Business & Technology (PVT)
7. Mrs. Rabeea Zafar
Lecturer LTD, Islamabad.
(Environmental Design)
zafar_rabeea@yahoo.com 2. Zafar Iqbal
Director
8. Ar. Nazia Iftikhar Zain Institute of Training and Consultancy in Occupational
Lecturer Safety Health & Environment, Islamabad.
(Architecture/Urban Planning)
nazia.iftakhar@aiou.edu.pk
051-9057744
9. Dr. Mahvish Zahra

Lecturer
(Food Science and Technology)
mahvish.zahra@aiou.edu.pk
10. Ar. Omer Shujjat Bhatti

Research Associate (Environmental Design)
omer.shujjat@aiou.edu.pk
051-9057745
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GENERAL INFORMATION ix. A student who fails in continuous assessment component is
not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-register for
the same course at its next offering semester by the
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any
university.
other recognized Board/University.
x. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch with
ii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level programme
the department regarding the academic activities.
does not receive any information regarding admission
within three months from submission of application, he/she xi. A student already admitted to a programme or a
should presume non-selected. specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
transfer or to get admission to another programme unless
iii. The address of a student will not be changed during the
he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the new
semester.
programme or withdraws from the previous programme.
iv. Admission to courses for both the Spring and Autumn
xii. After completion of a programme successfully, a student
semesters are generally offered in the months of March and
has to apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance of
September, respectively, whereas, examinations commenced
certificate/degree.
in November and May respectively. The continuing students
may enroll through online system on AIOU website within xiii. The university reserves the right to change contents of this
due date. prospectus without any prior notice as per university policy.
v. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can it xiv. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s name
be adjusted for any other programme of the student or difference in name mentioned in his/her other
educational certificates, the name on the Matric certificate of
vi. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be
the student will be considered as correct name. The
issued a student ID. This number must be quoted in all the
Examination Department shall also issue certificate/ degree on
future correspondence.
the said name.
vii. Study material shall be available on AIOU website for
xv. In case provision of forged documents for admission, not
downloading.
only the admission will be refused to the applicant but the
viii. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed from fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited. The
time to time by the authorities, bodies of the university will university may proceed further in the matter.
be effective as deemed necessary. The student will have to
abide by all such rules and regulations from the date of their
implementation.
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PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE REGULATIONS FOR
REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE
Eligible candidates for (Open Merit Programmes) are
required to deposit fee in any branch of the following banks: 1. The students who has submitted their fees for
Admission but do not wish to continue and have
(1) Allied Bank Limited (ABL) applied for refund of fee before dispatch of the fees
will be refunded after deduction @ 10% of total fee.
(2) First Women Bank (FWB)
2. the student who was not eligible but deposited fee for
(3) Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) Admission, the fee shall be refunded after deduction @
15% of total fee.
(4) United Bank Limited (UBL)
3. The students who have deposited their fee in excess of
Fee can also be deposited through Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa and due fee the total excess amount shall be refunded or
Upaisa Mobile App/USSD String *786#, Retailer Agent, adjusted as the case may be.
Franchise and Branches of Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank. 4. The Treasurer Department shall verify the fee of students
For more detail please visit university website. and shall send the case to the audit for pre-audit.
The Banks/Mobile App/Retailer Agents/Franchise/Branches 5. the cheque will be issued to the candidate by the
will provide Transaction ID of deposited fee. campus payment section, Treasurer Department.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person 6. Admission fee will be refunded/ adjusted maximum up
or private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students to one year.
are instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated
7. After dispatching the study material, the candidate
bank branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission
shall not be eligible for the refund of fee.
fee/admission form the University will not be responsible
and the student will have to face the consequences.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR REFUND
1. The University must have received the fees in its bank 6. If the University makes an offer on the basis of incorrect
account. or incomplete information, misstatements, concealment
of facts, fake certificates or use of any other unfair means
2. All refund requests must be submitted on the Fee Refund by the applicant/ student, the admission will be
Application form. The Bank Challan/Deposit Slip, any cancelled, and refund will not be allowed. Department
other record of fee and ID Card copy must be attached to reserves the right to take disciplinary action also.
it.
7. Any type of Processing Fee will not be refunded.
3. All applications shall be addressed to the Treasurer and
will be received directly in the Treasurer Department 8. In the case of death or physical incapacity, the full refund
with full particulars. The Treasurer Department will get will be made only in instances of sever unavoidable and
report from concerned Department and verify the incapacitating circumstances.
amount from system as the case may be and will process
the case accordingly. 9. In case the students who are not allowed/granted
admission to a program offered by the University due to
4. The refund will be made after deduction of any less enrollment/non formation of viable group/ non-
recoverable amount. offering of courses, full fee will be refunded to them.
5. The refund will be made to the same person or firm from

whom the payment was received, through cross cheques.
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REFUND OF OTHER FEE IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
1. All kind of other fee including but not limited to Sr. # Name Telephone Nos.
Degree fee, Re-appear exams fee, change off 051-9057298
name/father name, examiner registration fee, tutor 051-9250043
registration fee, workshop center change, late 1. Director Admissions
051-9250162
assignment evaluation fee, analysis fee, rechecking of (Fax)
answer scripts fee, NOC fee, subject/group change fee,
thesis evaluation fee, thesis extension fee, job fee, 051-9057281-82
Assistant Registrar
tender fee tec. will not be refunded. Only excess fee 2. 051-9250185,
(Mailing) 051-9057611
deposited will be refunded/ adjusted.
051-9057310
2. The extension in thesis fee in excess shall be refunded Controller of
3. 051-9057328
on approval of concerned Dean with certificate that fee Examinations 051-9250012
was deposited in excess.
4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174
3. The amount deposited in University accounts by any
Dy. Registrar 051-9057428
person/firm (other than student), by mistake or in 5.
(Teachers Education) 051-9057299
excess shall be refunded after verification of the
amount deposited.
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PROSPECTUS
OF
i. PGD–Human Resource Management

ii. PGD–Supply Chain Management
iii. PGD–Entrepreneurship
FOR
SEMESTER: AUTUMN 2021
Allama Iqbal Open University

Islamabad
Price Rs.500/-
i
(All Rights Reserved with the Publisher)
Semester: .......................................................................... Autumn 2021
Composed/Layout by: ...................................................... Hameed Zahid
Printing Incharge .............................................................. Dr. Sarmad Iqbal
Printer............................................................................... AIOU Printing Press, Islamabad.
Publisher .......................................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad.
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Dear Student,
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it occupies a unique
position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability and high quality distance and online
academic programs. AIOU has now turned into the most favorite university of the country with high
international of repute. The university made a landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education rural
areas under-privileged students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and join the
programs of their choice while sitting at their residence and along with continuing their jobs. After assessing
the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to offer a ranges programs for the
students in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, USA and many other countries currently. More
than 1.3 million students are getting benefits from the high quality educational services of AIOU in all regions of the country through
more than fifty regional offices of the university. It offers-suggests many undergraduate and Post Graduate programs at rural and remote
areas providing an unparalleled opportunity to all the poor and deprived sections of the society at an affordable cost. The university has
recently digitalized all its student-support services for facilitating its students on priority basis. This digitization of the system, it is hoped,
will enable AIOU students to get all kinds of educational using their Learning Management system (LMS) portal support online.
Committed for your bright future.

Vice Chancellor
AIOU
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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES TO BE REMEMBERED
Result January July
Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing Students are sent
information for all activities by post. Simultaneously information is placed on website (www.aiou.edu.pk),
students can download if not received by post.
It is informed that the students of all Postgraduate programs are required to upload their assignments
(in typed form) on AAGHI LMS PORTAL from Spring 2020 Semester onward. Hand written assignments
shall not be accepted in any case.
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2. Press link “Admission for Fresh applicants”. PGD in HRM, SCM & Entrepreneurship

5. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, UBL, MCB or ABL. Keep save copy of your challan form after
submission of fee. You need not to send challan to the University but University can ask for copy of challan form any time if
required.
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CONTENTS
Page #
Vice-Chancellor’s Message .................................................................................................................................................... iii
Important Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ iv
Minimum & Maximum Duration/Semesters: Programs on ODL Mode ........................................................................... v
Complete Procedure to Enroll in AIOU Programme & Submission of Form in AIOU .................................................. vi
Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................... vii
Allama Iqbal Open University’s Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities .............................................................................................................................. 1
Department of Business Administration ................................................................................................................................... 2
PGD Human Resource Management ........................................................................................................................................ 3
PGD Supply Chain Management .............................................................................................................................................. 5
PGD Entrepreneurship .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
General Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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Procedure for Depositing Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Conditions for Refund ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Important Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................................................. 15
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during the
academic year, the AIOU and its regional centres actively
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university was participate in the co-curricular activities by arranging
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main educational and literary seminars, workshops and conferences,
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. It attended not only by the students and faculties of the university
was the second open university of the world and the first of its but also by the renowned dignitaries and scholars. For the
kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU was to science students and the research scholars, a science complex
provide affordable and accessible education through distance has been built where they use the latest equipment of
learning at the door-steps to those people who could not international standard for experiments and research. To meet
continue their education journey through formal system of the present day challenges, internet facility is also available in
education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester the student hostel and the Central Library where computers
system and admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. have been provided to enable students to access latest
Under graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters information available through open source databases.
where-as post graduates are offered once a year. The enrolled
students are given course books specially prepared by the
university on self-instructional principles. However, at post FACULTY OF
graduate level reprints of foreign books alongwith allied SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
material and university prepared study guides help students to
polish their skills. First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of
Social Sciences and Humanities has, over the years, flourished
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from Matric to to become, by far, the largest Faculty of the University. It,
PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised of four faculties. today, consists of 14 departments offering masters programmes
The university has established study centres across the country in major areas of Social Sciences and Humanities like, Business
where distance education students are provided necessary Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology,
guidance by their respective tutors. Moreover, the university Urdu, Library & Information Sciences, History, Pakistan
has established full-time study centres wherein the students of Studies and Teaching of English as a foreign Language (TEFL).
MBA (IT), MBA (Banking and Finance), MBA (Marketing), Additionally, efforts are afoot to plan and launch post-graduate
MBA (HRM), BS (CS), MSc/BS Chemistry, MSc/BS programmes in Pakistani Languages and Law.
Microbiology etc. are being provided instruction, guidance and
counselling through face-to-face education. AIOU is also
offering four years under-graduate degrees.
1
The Commonwealth-collaborated master’s programmes in the DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
areas of Business and Public Administration, which are specially
tailored for the modern day busy executives, were launched in
ADMINISTRATION
Spring 2002 semester.
Introduction:
In tune with the government’s policy of promoting and The Department of Business Administration was established in
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the 1986 with the objective to impart managerial education and
country, the AIOU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities skills in the discipline of Business Administration. Since its
has shown a lot of dynamism over the past few years. It has inception, the Department has made tremendous progress
launched MPhil/PhD programmes in Iqbaliat, Urdu and Mass towards achieving its ultimate goal of becoming a Centre of
Communication and History while preparations are being made to Excellence in Business Management education and research in
launch MPhil Business Administration, Applied Linguistics. Pakistan. The Department has assembled outstanding teaching
faculty and developed extensive teaching material for the
The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers improvement of education in Pakistan. The Department is
several bachelors’ level programmes in such professional areas offering programs from BBA to PhD levels with various
like Bachelors in Library & Information Sciences (BLIS), specializations. These programs contribute significantly to the
BS-Business Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass national goals by developing the professionals equipped with
communication. Tens of thousands of students comprising all modern business techniques. The graduates from the department
demographic groups and, from all over the country, enroll, are well recognized in the human resource market and enjoy a
each year, in these bachelor’s level programmes. respectable status in public and private sector organizations,
operating in Pakistan and abroad. The department is also
The Faculty has expanded vitally and its programmes have gained publishing a HEC recognized research journal namely “Journal
a high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of enrolment of Contemporary Management Sciences”. The Department has
during the past decade. During the period under report, the well qualified faculty members including MPhil/ MS and PhD
Faculty accorded high priority towards quality improvements and both from national and foreign universities.
to modify its programmes in accordance with the current
challenges of 21st century. The department is offering various programmes for
students to achieve objectives such as:
The Faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate programmes in the i. To prepare graduates for public and private sector
disciplines of Political Science and International Relations, organizations and to equip them to cater the needs of
Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work complex and changing business environment.
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ii. To encourage continuous learning and habitual Admission Procedure:
receptiveness, explore new ways of identifying and Admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource
dealing with opportunities and problems, to face future Management is proposed to be offered. Applications will be
business challenges. invited through the daily newspapers/AIOU website as per
iii. To provide the business students bottom to top AIOU policy.
management orientation skills, enhance their business
skills, enable them to integrate theory business into Note: For online submission of admission see page
practice in their daily lives. Scheme of Studies:
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA The Post Graduate Diploma programme would be offered with
(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) the specialization of Human Resource Management. The
tentative semester wise offering of courses will be the
discretion of the department; it can be changed if desired so.
Objectives: The detail of courses and semester wise offering of courses is
The objectives of Post Graduate Diploma in HRM are:
as under:
1. To inculcate the concepts and practices essential to Human
Resource Management,
2. To prepare our graduates for HRM positions, PGD-Human Resource Management
3. To develop HR professionals to advance their careers. FIRST SEMESTER
S.
Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
Duration: #
As per guidelines of HEC, Post Graduate Diploma (1 year) 1 9501 Fundamentals of Business 3
programme will be spread over 2 semesters covering 10 courses. 2 9502 Professional Communication 3
3 9503 Management Theory and Practice 3
Eligibility: 4 9504 Human Resource Management 3
Applicants having 14 years of education (BA/BSc./BCom/ 5 9505 Computer Applications for Business 3
BBA/Associate Degree Programmes 2-years) from HEC
recognized institution with at least second division (45%
marks) would be eligible to apply.
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SECOND SEMESTER Attendance and presentation of the students in workshop is
1 9506 Organizational Behavior 3 compulsory. If a student fails to obtain 50% marks in
2 9507 Compensation Management 3 workshops, the student shall enroll the course when
3 9508 Performance Management 3 university offers these courses. In case of low enrolment in a
4 9509 Labor Management Relations 3 particular region, the students would be required to
participate in the workshops in other region as directed by the
Strategic Human Resource
5 9510 3 university.
Management
Assessment/Weightage:
Medium of Instruction:
For successful completion of each course, the student will be
The medium of instruction and examination would be English
required to qualify in each component. Assessment criteria as
Language.
per rules and regulations of the university will be as under:
Methods of Instruction: Weightage in the
i. The Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Assessment Component
aggregate results
Management would be offered through online.
Assignment No. 1 10%
ii. The course outlines along with the required reading materials
and assignments will be provided to the students.
iii. Workshop will be conducted as per university policy. Workshop/Presentation 10%
Final Examination 70%
Evaluation Scheme: i. To appear in final examination, the student has to pass in
Assignments: assignments and workshop presentations for the courses
The students will submit two compulsory assignments of each studied.
course to their tutors as per schedule, who will return the same ii. The conditions to qualify each component are given below:
after marking and providing necessary academic guidance. a. A minimum of 50% marks in assignments (aggregate).
b. A minimum of 50% marks in Presentations (where
Workshops and Presentations: applicable).
At the end of each semester, workshops for the courses of PGD- c. A minimum of 50% marks in the final written
HRM would be held at major regional campuses of AIOU or at examination.
Main Campus, Islamabad before final examination. The
duration of workshop for each course would be three days.
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Requirements for Award of Post Graduate Diploma: institutes, commercial enterprises, social welfare departments,
Following are the requirements for the award of Post Graduate strategic organizations etc. One can easily believe that supply
Diploma: chain management is essential to a company’s success and
i. Successful completion of all courses customer satisfaction. Even we cannot deny the contribution of
ii. The students who intend to discontinue PGD after first SCM for the society. SCM knowledge and capabilities can be
semester may be offered a certificate of passed courses as used to support health care, conduct disaster relief operations,
determined by university or Controller of Examinations and handle other types of emergencies. SCM also plays a role in
Office. cultural evolution and helps to improve our quality of life.
Fee Structure: Considering the significance of SCM across various sectors,

Item Rate the Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management has
Registration Fee: Rs.500/- been developed to meet the needs of those professionals who
(At the time of first admission) want to establish and enhance insight into theoretical as well as
Admission Fee: Rs.1000/- practical knowledge of supply strategies, forecasting,
(At the time of first admission) transportation and inventory management.
Technology Fee: (in each semester) Rs.500/-
Objectives:
Course Fee: (per 3 credit hours) Rs.3900 x 5 = Rs.19500/- Key objectives of Post Graduate Diploma in SCM are:
Total Fee of First Semester: Rs.21,500/-  To provide basic understanding, concepts and practices
about effective Supply Chain Management.
 To develop students to work in SCM positions efficiently
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA SUPPLY and effectively.
CHAIN MANAGEMENT (PGD-SCM)  To help SCM professionals in their career advancement
and growth.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a cross-functional
approach which deals with the movement of raw materials into Duration:
an organization, management of internal processing of raw Total duration of the diploma in Supply Chain Management
materials into finished goods, and helps the movement of would be 1 year, comprising 2 semesters. Students would be
finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. required to study 10 courses of 3 credit hours each (total 30
Considering the significance of SCM, it adds value to the credit hours course load).
operations of different organizations including educational
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Target Market: wise offering of courses are as under:
 Graduated students with interest in logistics and supply chain FIRST SEMESTER
 Professionals and Managers associated with Logistic / S. Credit
Codes Course Title
Supply Chain Management No. Hours
 Supply chain specialists (working in but not limited to 1 9501 Fundamentals of Business 3
commercial, profit/not-profit, medical, military and 2 9502 Professional Communication 3
academic organizations) 3 9503 Management Theory and Practice 3
Eligibility: 4 Introduction to Supply Chain
9541 3
Applicants with at least 14 years of education in any discipline Management
(BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/Associate Degree Programs 2-years) 5 9505 Computer Applications for Business 3
from HEC recognized institution with at least second division
(45% marks) would be eligible to apply. SECOND SEMESTER
1 9542 Purchasing and Procurement 3
Admission Procedure: Principles
i. Admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain 9545 Production and Operations
Management is proposed to be offered. Applications will 2 3
Management
be invited through the daily newspapers/ AIOU website 3 9543 Logistics Management 3
and other advertisements as per AIOU policy.
4 9544 Inventory and Material Management 3
ii. The candidates will be required to deposit fee in the
designated branches of banks. Details of authorized banks 5 9546 Distribution Channels 3
will be provided in the prospectus along with the Methods of Instruction:
admission forms and attested testimonials. i. The Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
would be offered through online mode.
Medium of Instruction:
ii. The course outlines along with the required reading
The medium of instruction and examination would be English
Language. materials and assignments will be provided to the students.
iii. The schedule of classes will be chalked out by the DRS
Scheme of Studies: office as per Credit Hours requirements provided by the
The Post Graduate Diploma program would be offered with department.
the specialization in Supply Chain Management. The semester iv. Workshop will be conducted for each course as per
university policy.
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Evaluation Scheme: i. To appear in final examination, the student has to pass in
Assignments: assignments and workshop presentations for the courses
Students will submit two compulsory assignments of each studied.
course to their tutors as per schedule, who will return the same ii. The conditions to qualify each component are given below:
after marking and providing necessary academic guidance. iii. A minimum of 50% marks in assignments (aggregate).
iv. A minimum of 50% marks in Presentations (where
Workshops and Presentations: applicable).
At the end of each semester, workshops for the courses of PGD- v. A minimum of 50% marks in the final written examination.
HRM would be held at major regional campuses of AIOU or at
Main Campus, Islamabad before final examination. The duration of Fee Structure:
workshop for each course would be three days. Attendance and 1 Registration Fee Rs.500/-
presentation of the students in workshop is compulsory. If a student (At the time of first admission)
fails to obtain 50% marks in workshops, the student shall enroll the 2 Admission Fee Rs.1000/-
course when university offers these courses. In case of low (At the time of first admission)
enrolment in a particular region, the students would be required to 3 Technology Fee Rs.500/-
participate in the workshops in other region as directed by the (per student per semester)
university. 4 Course Fee: 3900 (3900 x 5) = Rs.19,500/-
Assessment/Weightage:
For successful completion of each course, the student will be 5 Total Fee for First Semester Rs.21,500/-
per rules and regulations of the university will be as under: Requirements for Award of Post Graduate Diploma:
Following are the requirements for the award of Post Graduate
Weightage in the Diploma:
Assessment Component
aggregate results i. Successful completion of all courses
Assignment No. 1 10% ii. The students who intend to discontinue PGD after first
Assignment No.2 10% semester may be offered a certificate of passed courses as
Presentation 10% to be determined by university.
Final Examination 70%
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PGD ENTREPRENEURSHIP Objectives:
Key objectives of Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a cross-functional approach which deals
are:
with the willingness to take risks and develop, organize and
manage a business venture in a competitive global marketplace  To provide basic understanding, concepts and practices
that is constantly evolving. Entrepreneurship is a key driver of about entrepreneurship.
our economy. Wealth and a high majority of jobs are created  To enable students to develop the insight needed to
by small businesses started by entrepreneurially minded discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities.
individuals, many of whom go on to create big businesses.  To equip students with knowledge and skills to
successfully start and manage their own businesses to take
advantage of these opportunities.
Entrepreneurship, adds value to the economy including
educational institutes, commercial enterprises, social welfare  To help entrepreneurship professionals in their career
departments, strategic organizations etc. That’s why advancement and growth.
entrepreneurship education and its successful implementation
would not only generate jobs and income; it will also facilitate Target Market
innovation and stimulates transfer of wealth, knowledge, and  Graduated students with interest in entrepreneurship and
skills. One can easily believe that Entrepreneurship is essential innovation.
for a country economic growth and enduring progress. Even  Professionals associated with Entrepreneurship
we cannot deny the contribution of entrepreneurship for the development activities/projects.
society.  Specialists working in but not limited to development
sector and academic organizations.
Considering the significance of entrepreneurship for economy
and society, the Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Duration:
has been developed to meet the needs of those professionals Total duration of the diploma in Entrepreneurship would be of
who want to establish and enhance insight into theoretical as 1 year, comprising 2 semesters. Students would be required to
well as practical knowledge of entrepreneurship & innovation study 10 courses of 3 credit hours each (total 30 credit hours
management; strategies, theories, and challenges. course load).
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Eligibility: Evaluation Scheme:
Applicants with at least 14 years of education in any discipline Assignments:
(BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/Associate Degree Programs 2-years and Students will submit two compulsory assignments of each
others) from HEC recognized institution with at least second course to their tutors as per schedule, who will return the same
division (45% marks) would be eligible to apply. after marking and providing necessary academic guidance.
Admission Procedure: Workshops and Presentations:

i. Admission in Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship is At the end of each semester, workshops for the courses of
proposed to be offered once/twice a year as decided. PGD-HRM would be held online before final examination.
Applications will be invited through the daily newspapers/ The duration of workshop for each course would be three days.
AIOU website and other advertisements as per AIOU Attendance and presentation of the students in workshop is
policy. compulsory. If a student fails to obtain 50% marks in
ii. The candidates will be required to deposit fee in the workshops, the student shall enroll the course when university
designated branches of banks. Details of authorized banks offers these courses. In case of low enrolment in a particular
will be provided in the prospectus along with the region, the students would be required to participate in the
admission forms. workshops in other region as directed by the university.
Scheme of Studies
Medium of Instruction: The Post Graduate Diploma program would be offered with
The medium of instruction and examination would be English the specialization in Entrepreneurship. The semester wise
Language. offering of courses are as under:
S. Credit
Methods of Instruction: Codes Course title
No. Hours
i. The Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship will be
offered through Open and Distance Learning Pedagogy- FIRST SEMESTER
Blended Mode (online classes, workshops as well as 1 9501 Fundamentals of Business 3
tutorial support) all over Pakistan. 2 9502 Professional Communication 3
ii. Students will be provided complete study material including 3 9503 Management Theory and Practice 3
assignments, course outlines and suggested readings. 4 9551 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
iii. Students will be provided tutorial support as per AIOU 5 9505 Computer Applications for Business 3
educational system.
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SECOND SEMESTER i. To appear in final examination, the student has to pass in
1 9552 Innovation Management 3 assignments and workshop presentations for the courses
2 9553 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 studied.
3 9554 Marketing for Entrepreneurs 3
4 9555 Entrepreneurial Supply Chain 3 ii. The conditions to qualify each component are given
5 9556 New Venture Planning & Launch 3 below:
a. A minimum of 50% marks in assignments (aggregate).
Evaluation Scheme: b. A minimum of 50% marks in Presentations (where
Assignments: applicable).
Students will submit two compulsory assignments of each c. A minimum of 50% marks in the final written
course to their tutors as per schedule, who will return the same examination.
after marking and providing necessary academic guidance.
Fee Structure:
Presentations: 1 Registration Fee Rs.500/-
Students would be required to deliver mandatory presentations (At the time of first admission)
of their 2nd assignments during workshop. No relaxation on 2 Admission Fee Rs.1000/-
any ground will be provided to the students in this regard. (At the time of first admission)
3 Technology Fee Rs.500/-
Assessment/Weightage: (per student per semester)
For successful completion of each course, the student will be
4 Course Fee: 3900 (3900 x 5) = Rs.19,500/-
per rules and regulations of the university will be as under: 5 Total Fee for First Semester Rs.21,500/-
Weightage in the
Assessment Component Requirements for Award of Post Graduate Diploma:
aggregate results
Following are the requirements for the award of Post Graduate
Diploma:
Assignment No. 2 10% i. Successful completion of all courses
ii. The students who intend to discontinue PGD after first
Presentation 10%
semester may be offered a certificate of passed courses as
Final Examination 70% to be determined by university.
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FACULTY MEMBERS:
1. Prof. Dr. Syed Hassan Raza 7. Mr. Sadar Ayub Khan
Chairman Lecturer
Ph: 051-9057722 Ph: 051-9057416
Email: hassan_raza@aiou.edu.pk Email: Sadar_ayub@aiou.edu.pk
2. Dr. Muhammad Majid Mahmood Bagram 8. Mrs. Mobashira Hamid Alvi

Associate Professor Lecturer
Ph: 051-9057406 Ph: 051-9057186
Email: majid_mahmood@aiou.edu.pk Email: Mobashira.alvi@aiou.edu.pk
3. Dr. Adnan Riaz 9. Syeda Attiya Rahat

Assistant Professor Lecturer
Ph: 051-9057272 Ph: 051-9057840
Email: adnan_riaz@aiou.edu.pk
10. Mr. Ahmed Hassan Jamal
4. Dr. Salman Ali Qureshi Lecturer
Assistant Professor Ph: 051-9057379
Ph: 051-9057840
Email: Salman_qureshi@aiou.edu.pk 11. Mr. Ehsan Javaid
Lecturer
5. Dr. Mubashar Hassan Zia Ph: 051-9057250
Assistant Professor
051-9057855 12. Staff:
Mubashar.hassan@aiou.edu.pk Ph: 051-9057723
6. Mr. Mahmood-ul-Hassan
Lecturer
Ph: 051-9057855
Email: mehmood_ul_hassan@aiou.edu.pk
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GENERAL INFORMATION ix. A student who fails in continuous assessment component
is not eligible to reappear but will be allowed to re-
register for the same course at its next offering semester
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any
by the university.
other recognized Board/University.
x. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch
ii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level programme
with the department regarding the academic activities.
does not receive any information regarding admission
within three months from submission of application, xi. A student already admitted to a programme or a
he/she should presume non-selected. specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
transfer or to get admission to another programme
iii. The address of a student will not be changed during the
unless he/she formally postpones it till the completion of
semester.
the new programme or withdraws from the previous
iv. Admission to courses for both the Spring and Autumn programme.
semesters are generally offered in the months of March
xii. After completion of a programme successfully, a student
and September, respectively, whereas, examinations
has to apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance
commenced in November and May respectively. The
of certificate/degree.
continuing students may enroll through online system on
AIOU website within due date. xiii. The university reserves the right to change contents of
this prospectus without any prior notice as per university
v. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor can
policy.
it be adjusted for any other programme
xiv. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s
vi. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be
name of the student or difference in name mentioned in
issued a student ID. This number must be quoted in all
his/her other educational certificates, the name on the
the future correspondence.
Matric certificate of the student will be considered as
vii. Study material shall be available on AIOU website for correct name. The Examination Department shall also
downloading. issue certificate/ degree on the said name.
viii. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed xv. In case provision of forged documents for admission,
from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the not only the admission will be refused to the applicant
university will be effective as deemed necessary. The but the fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited.
student will have to abide by all such rules and The university may proceed further in the matter.
regulations from the date of their implementation.
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PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE REGULATIONS FOR
REFUND OF ADMISSION FEE
Eligible candidates for (Open Merit Programmes) are required
to deposit fee in any branch of the following banks:
1. The students who has submitted their fees for Admission
(1) Allied Bank Limited (ABL) but do not wish to continue and have applied for refund
of fee before dispatch of the fees will be refunded after
(2) First Women Bank (FWB) deduction @ 10% of total fee.
(3) Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) 2. the student who was not eligible but deposited fee for
Admission, the fee shall be refunded after deduction @
(4) United Bank Limited (UBL) 15% of total fee.
3. The students who have deposited their fee in excess of
Fee can also be deposited through Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa and due fee the total excess amount shall be refunded or
Upaisa Mobile App/USSD String *786#, Retailer Agent, adjusted as the case may be.
Franchise and Branches of Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank. For
4. The Treasurer Department shall verify the fee of students
more detail please visit university website.
and shall send the case to the audit for pre-audit.
The Banks/Mobile App/Retailer Agents/Franchise/Branches 5. the cheque will be issued to the candidate by the campus
will provide Transaction ID of deposited fee. payment section, Treasurer Department.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person or 6. Admission fee will be refunded/ adjusted maximum up
private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students are to one year.
instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated bank
branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission 7. After dispatching the study material, the candidate shall
not be eligible for the refund of fee.
fee/admission form the University will not be responsible and
the student will have to face the consequences.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR REFUND
1. The University must have received the fees in its bank 6. If the University makes an offer on the basis of incorrect
account. or incomplete information, misstatements, concealment of
facts, fake certificates or use of any other unfair means by
2. All refund requests must be submitted on the Fee Refund the applicant/ student, the admission will be cancelled, and
Application form. The Bank Challan/Deposit Slip, any refund will not be allowed. Department reserves the right
other record of fee and ID Card copy must be attached to to take disciplinary action also.
it.
7. Any type of Processing Fee will not be refunded.
3. All applications shall be addressed to the Treasurer and
will be received directly in the Treasurer Department with 8. In the case of death or physical incapacity, the full refund
full particulars. The Treasurer Department will get report will be made only in instances of sever unavoidable and
from concerned Department and verify the amount from incapacitating circumstances.
system as the case may be and will process the case
accordingly. 9. In case the students who are not allowed/granted
admission to a program offered by the University due to
4. The refund will be made after deduction of any less enrollment/non formation of viable group/ non-
recoverable amount. offering of courses, full fee will be refunded to them.
5. The refund will be made to the same person or firm from

whom the payment was received, through cross cheques.
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REFUND OF OTHER FEE IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
1. All kind of other fee including but not limited to Degree Sr. # Name Telephone Nos.
fee, Re-appear exams fee, change off name/father name,
examiner registration fee, tutor registration fee, 051-9057298
workshop center change, late assignment evaluation fee, 051-9250043
1. Director Admissions
051-9250162
analysis fee, rechecking of answer scripts fee, NOC fee,
(Fax)
subject/group change fee, thesis evaluation fee, thesis
extension fee, job fee, tender fee tec. will not be 051-9057281-82
refunded. Only excess fee deposited will be refunded/ Assistant Registrar
2. 051-9250185,
(Mailing)
adjusted. 051-9057611
2. The extension in thesis fee in excess shall be refunded 051-9057310

3. Controller of Examinations 051-9057328
on approval of concerned Dean with certificate that fee
051-9250012
was deposited in excess.
4. Director Students Affairs 051-9250174
3. The amount deposited in University accounts by any
person/firm (other than student), by mistake or in excess Dy. Registrar 051-9057428
5.
shall be refunded after verification of the amount (Teachers Education) 051-9057299
deposited.
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PROSPECTUS
OF
PGD Gender and Women Studies
For
SEMESTER: AUTUMN, 2021
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

(All Rights are Reserved with the Publisher)
Semester: .......................................................... Autumn, 2021

Year of Printing: ............................................... 2021
No. of Copies: ..................................................
Composed:........................................................ Muhammad Javed
Price:................................................................. Rs.500/-
Printer: .............................................................. AIOU Printing Press
Publisher:.......................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University
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CONTENTS
Page
Vice-Chancellor’s Message ........................................................................................................................................................... iv

Semester Scheme ............................................................................................................................................................................ v
Minimum and Maximum Duration/Semesters: Programs on ODL Mode ............................................................................... vi
Procedure to Enroll In AIOU Programme and Submission ...................................................................................................... vii
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................................... 1
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES............................................................................................. 2
Department of Gender & Women Studies .................................................................................................................................. 2

PGD Gender & Women Studies ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Procedure for Depositing Fee .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Regulations for Refund of Admission Fee....................................................................................................................................... 8
Important Telephone Numbers ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
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Dear Student,
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of the world and it
occupies a unique position in the education sector of Pakistan. Because of its affordability and
high quality distance and online academic programs. AIOU has now turned into the most
favorite university of the country with high international of repute. The university made a
landmark progress by ensuring access to quality education rural areas under-privileged
students for the people of all ages particularly the females can now select and join the
programs of their choice while sitting at their residence and along with continuing their jobs.
After assessing the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to
offer a ranges programs for the students in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain,
Oman, USA and many other countries currently. More than 1.3 million students are getting
benefits from the high quality educational services of AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty
regional offices of the university. It offers-suggests many undergraduate and Post Graduate programs at rural and
remote areas providing an unparalleled opportunity to all the poor and deprived sections of the society at an affordable
cost. The university has recently digitalized all its student-support services for facilitating its students on priority basis.
This digitization of the system, it is hoped, will enable AIOU students to get all kinds of educational using their
Learning Management system (LMS) portal support online.
Committed for your bright future

Vice Chancellor, AIOU
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SEMESTER SCHEME
Result January July
Note: Contact concerned Regional office for exact schedule of activities. Continuing
Students are sent information for all activities by post. Simultaneously information is
placed on website (www.aiou.edu.pk), students can download if not received by post.
It is to inform that the students of all Postgraduate programs are required to upload their assignments
(in typed form) on AAGHI LMS PORTAL from Spring 2020 Semester onward. Hand written
assignments shall not be accepted in any case.
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2. Press link “Admission for Fresh applicants”. Associate Degree Education

5. Using printed challan form submit your fee in any branch of FWBL, UBL, MCB or ABL. Keep save copy of your challan
form after submission of fee. You need not to send challan to the Universitybut University can ask for copy of challan form
any time if required.
1. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university was The university has established study centres across the
established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The country where distance education students are
Main Campus of the University is situated in Sector H-8, provided necessary guidance by their respective tutors.
Islamabad. It was the second open university of the The university has established full-time study centres
world and the first of its kind in Asia and Africa. The and is offering four years’ under-graduate degrees.
aim of establishing AIOU was to provide affordable and
accessible education through distance learning at the Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities
door-steps to those people who could not continue their during the academic year, the AIOU and its regional
education journey through formal system of education. centres actively participate in the co-curricular activities
The University (AIOU) operates on semester system and by arranging educational and literary seminars,
admits students in Autumn and Spring semesters. Under workshops and conferences at national and international
graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters level, attended not only by the students and faculties of
where-as postgraduates are offered once a year. The the university but also by the renowned dignitaries and
enrolled students are given course books specially scholars. For the science students and the research
prepared by the university on self-instructional scholars, a science complex has been built where they use
principles. However, at post graduate level reprints of the latest equipment of international standard for
foreign books alongwith allied material and university experiments and research. To meet the present day
prepared study guides help students to polish their skills. challenges, internet facility is also available in the student
hostels and the Central Library where computers have
At present, the AIOU is offering programmes from been provided to enable students to access latest
matric to PhD level in diverse disciplines comprised of information available through open source databases.
four faculties.
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND from all over the country, enroll, each year, in these bachelor’s
level programmes.
HUMANITIES
The Faculty has expanded vitally and its programmes have gained
First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of Social a high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of enrolment
Sciences and Humanities has, over the years, flourished to become, during the past decade. During the period under report, the Faculty
by far, the largest Faculty of the University. It, today, consists of 14 accorded high priority towards quality improvements and to
departments offering masters programmes in major areas of Social modify its programmes in accordance with the current challenges
Sciences and Humanities like, Business Administration, Economics, of 21st century.
Mass Communication, Sociology, Urdu, Library & Information
Sciences, History, Pakistan Studies and Teaching of English as a The Faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate programmes in the
foreign Language (TEFL). Additionally, efforts are afoot to plan and disciplines of Political Science and International Relations,
launch post-graduate programmes in Pakistani Languages and Law. Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work.
The Commonwealth-collaborated master’s programmes in the areas
of Business and Public Administration, which are specially tailored
for the modern day busy executives, were launched in Spring 2002 DEPARTMENT OF
semester. GENDER AND WOMEN STUDIES
In tune with the government’s policy of promoting and Introduction:
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the The Department of Gender and Women Studies was established in
country, the AIOU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities 1997. The interdisciplinary programme acts as a catalyst to
has shown a lot of dynamism over the past few years. It has highlight women’s role in all aspects of life in the national
launched MPhil/PhD programmes in Iqbaliat, Urdu and Mass development. The aim of the programme is to encourage women’s
Communication and History while preparations are being made to role in the academic disciplines that have been historically male
launch MPhil Business Administration, Applied Linguistics. dominated. Gender and Women Studies expands definition and
perception of gender, which is a social construction of male and
The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers several female roles in the society. The discipline encourages critical
bachelors’ level programmes in such professional areas like analysis of the interplay of gender, class, and race in society.
Bachelors in Library & Information Sciences (BLIS), BS-Business
Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass communication. Tens of Furthermore, it offers the holistic approach to knowledge by
thousands of students comprising all demographic groups and, infusing it with a new perspective to shape a better future for all
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the people. Thus the courses are designed to encourage further Medium of Instruction
research and analysis on women’s status in Pakistani society.
Medium of instruction and examination is preferably English but
The specialization in this subject is equally in demand, in public and Urdu is also acceptable
private sector. It will prove beneficial in many careers, especially in-
service people such as, journalists, educationists, community workers, Scheme of Studies
administrators and human resource managers etc.
1st Semester:
Objectives:
 Introduction to Gender and Women Studies as an academic Sr# Course Code CrHrs
discipline through distance learning system. 1 Psychology of Gender 4641 3
 Development of courses and programmes in the discipline of 2 Lifespan Development of Women:
Gender and Women Studies. 4642 3
A Psychosocial Context
 Conducting researches, which are related to contemporary 3 Pakistani Khawateen Ka Sheiri Adab
gender issues. 4643 3
Main Kirdar
 Creating awareness and sensitization of gender issues at 4 Pakistani Khawateen Ka Nasri Adab
4644 3
community level through seminars/conferences and workshops. Mein Kirdar
Total Credit: 12
Programmes Offered: nd
2 Semester:
The Department of Gender and Women Studies offers one Sr# Course Code CrHrs
academic programme: 1 Research Methods in Gender Studies 4645 3
2 Applied Statistics in Gender Studies 4646 3
PGD Gender and Women Studies 3
Feminist Debates on Gender
4647 3
Programme Code: 2 1 0 2 Inequalities
4 Feminism in Islam 4648 3
This is one year programme (minimum two semesters). Those Sociology of Gender Issues:
5 4685 3
students who would successfully complete 30 credit hours of the Theoretical Background
courses will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Gender and 6 Sociological Theory – I 4682 3
Women Studies. Total Credit: 18
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Assessment System FACULTY MEMBERS:
Under Continuous Assessment (Assignments) system, the students 1. Mrs. Atifa Nasir
have to submit upload two assignments for each 3-credit hours course. Assistant Professor / Incharge
Final examination will be at the end of the semester for each course. Phone: 051-9250079, 051-9057856
Viva Voce is required after the completion of Thesis/ Research Work.
The summary of assessment system is given below: 2. Mrs. Maria Mustafa
Assistant Professor
Total Passing Phone: 051-9057248
Assessment Component Weightage
Marks Marks
Assignment – 1 100 40 3. Mrs. Aqleem Fatima
30%
Assignment – 2 100 40 Lecturer
Final examination 100 40 70% Phone: 051-9057842
Aggregate Marks 100
Aggregate Passing Marks 40 4. Dr. Memoonah Ambreen
IN EACH COURSE WORKSHOP Lecturer
5. Ms. Mahreen Qaisar
ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY Lecturer
Phone: 051-9057247
Note: Once in a semester, one to two weeks workshop is a
compulsory component. Which may be conducted online or as per 1. Staff
university schedule. Phone: 051-9057848
Fee Tariff: For further information, please contact:

Registration Fee: Department of Gender and Women Studies
(once at the time of 1st admission in University) Rs.500/- Block -11, Allama Iqbal Open University
Admission Fee: Sector, H-8, Islamabad.
(once at the time of admission in Programme) Rs.1000/-
Technology Fee: Rs.500/-
Per 3 Credit Hours course fee: Rs.2250 × 4 = Rs.9000/-
Total fee for 1st Semester Rs.11000/-
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GENERAL INFORMATION allowed to re-register for the same course at its next
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to offering semester by the university.
any other recognized Board/University. x. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch
ii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level with the department regarding the academic activities.
programme does not receive any information xi. A student already admitted to a programme or a
regarding admission within three months from specialization of a programme shall not be allowed to
submission of application, he/she should presume transfer or to get admission to another programme
non-selected. unless he/she formally postpones it till the completion
iii. The address of a student will not be changed during of the new programme or withdraws from the
the semester. previous programme.
iv. Admission to courses for both the Spring and Autumn xii. After completion of a programme successfully, a
semesters are generally offered in the months of March student has to apply to Controller of Examinations for
and September, respectively, whereas, examinations issuance of certificate/degree.
commenced in November and May respectively. The xiii. The university reserves the right to change contents of
continuing students may enroll through online system on this prospectus without any prior notice as per
AIOU website within due date. university policy.
v. Fee cannot be refunded once paid for admission nor xiv. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s
can it be adjusted for any other programme name of the student or difference in name mentioned in
vi. On payment of the registration fee, each student will his/her other educational certificates, the name on the
be issued a student ID. This number must be quoted in Matric certificate of the student will be considered as
all the future correspondence. correct name. The Examination Department shall also
vii. Study material shall be available on AIOU website for issue certificate/ degree on the said name.
downloading. xv. In case provision of forged documents for admission,
viii. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced and changed not only the admission will be refused to the applicant
from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the but the fee deposited by him/her will also be forfeited.
university will be effective as deemed necessary. The The university may proceed further in the matter.
student will have to abide by all such rules and
regulations from the date of their implementation.
ix. A student who fails in continuous assessment
component is not eligible to reappear but will be
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PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE PROCEDURE OF FEE DEPOSIT
Eligible candidates for (Open Merit Programmes) are THROUGH TELECOS
required to deposit fee in any branch of the following banks:
Easypaisa
(1) Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
Through Easypaisa App
(2) First Women Bank (FWB)
The account may be created after downloading the Easypaisa
(3) Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student
(4) United Bank Limited (UBL)
must have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Easypaisa
mobile account. There are no transactions charges, if
Fee can also be deposited through Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa and
student use this mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the
Upaisa Mobile App/USSD String *786#, Retailer Agent,
procedure of fee payment through Easypaisa App.
Franchise and Branches of Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank.
1. Login to Easypaisa App
For more detail please visit university website.
2. Press “View All”
The Banks/Mobile App/Retailer Agents/Franchise/Branches
3. In “Payment” Section, select “Fee Collection”
will provide Transaction ID of deposited fee.
4. Select “AIOU”
5. Enter “Challan Number”
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person
6. Easypaisa App will show the payable amount & due date
or private institute to collect payment/forms. All the students
7. Press “Pay Now”
are instructed to deposit fee by themselves in designated
8. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation
bank branches. In case of any discrepancy in admission
SMS from 3737
fee/admission form the University will not be responsible
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via
and the student will have to face the consequences.
Easypaisa App” on the challan and admission form.
Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save
in phone until the receipt of intimation of admission
confirmation from AIOU
Through USSD String *786#

The Easypaisa mobile wallet account may be created by
dialing *786#.For using this mode, student must have
balance equal to his/her payable fee in Easypaisa mobile
account. There are no transactions charges, if student use
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this mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of 3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share
fee payment through USSD string *786# CNIC number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
1. Dial *786# 4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number
2. Select “4” (Payments) in his Easypaisa Tab/system
3. Select “7” (Fee Collections) 5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
4. Select “99” (Next) 6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to
5. Select “AIOU” retailer/franchisee/teller
6. Enter Challan No. 7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the retailer/
7. Screen will show the payable amount & due date franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction
8. Enter Mobile Account PIN 8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation
9. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS from 3737 on mobile number. Transaction charges
SMS from 3737 will be mentioned in the confirmation SMS
10. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via
Easypaisa786 String” on the challan and admission Easypaisa Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan
form. Further, students are advised to keep the and admission form. Bank stamp will be embossed only
confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt of in case the fee is paid through Telenor Microfinance
intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU Bank branches. Further students are advised to keep the
confirmation SMS save in phone until the receipt of
Through Easypaisa Retailer (Agent) Shop/Telenor intimation of admission confirmation from AIOU
Franchise / Telenor Bank Branches
Fee can also be paid by visiting any Easypaisa Agent shop, Upaisa
Telenor franchise and Telenor Microfinance Bank branch. For Through Upaisa App
using this mode, student has to pay Rs.15 per transaction in The account may be created after downloading the Upaisa
addition to the payable fee. Following is the fee payment Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student
procedure through this mode. must have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Upaisa
1. Student may visit any nearest Easypaisa Retailer (Agent) mobile account. There are no transactions charges, if
Shop, Telenor franchise or Telenor Microfinance Bank student use this mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the
branch procedure of fee payment through Upaisa App.
2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that 1. Login to Upaisa App
he/she wish to pay fee of AIOU 2. Please click on “Payments”
3. Click on “AIOU”
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4. Enter “Challan Number” Through Upaisa Agent Shop/Ufone Franchise /PTCS
5. Upaisa App will show the payable amount OSS/U Microfinance Bank Branches
6. Press “Pay Now” Fee can also be paid by visiting any Upaisa Agent shop,
7. Fee will be Paid and student will receive confirmation SMS Ufone franchise, PTCL One stop shop (OSS) and U
8. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa Microfinance Bank branch. For using this mode, student has
App” on the challan and admission form. Students are to pay Rs.15 per transaction in addition to the payable fee.
advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until Following is the fee payment procedure through this mode.
the receipt of intimation of admission confirmation from 1. Student may visit any nearest Upaisa Retailer (Agent)
AIOU. Shop, Ufone Franchise, PTCL OSS or U Microfinance
Bank branch
Through USSD String *786# 2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that
The Upaisa mobile wallet account may be created by dialing he/she wish to pay fee of AIOU
*786#.For using this mode, student must have balance equal 3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share
to his/her payable fee in Upaisa mobile account. There are CNIC number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
no transactions charges, if student use this mode to pay 4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number
his/her fee. Following is the procedure of fee payment in his Upaisa Tab/system
through USSD string *786# 5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
1. Dial *786# 6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to retailer/
2. Select “Payments” franchisee/ teller
3. Select “AIOU” 7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the
4. Enter Challan No. retailer/franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction
5. Screen will show the payable amount 8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation
6. Student will enter his/her Mobile Number and PIN SMS on mobile number. Transaction charges will be
7. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation mentioned in the confirmation SMS
SMS 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Upaisa
8. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan and admission
Upaisa786 String” on the challan and admission form. form. Bank stamp will be embossed only in case the fee is
Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save paid through U Microfinance Bank branches. Students are
in phone until the receipt of intimation of admission advised to keep the confirmation SMS save in phone until
confirmation from AIOU the receipt of intimation of admission confirmation from
AIOU
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this mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the procedure of
Jazz Cash fee payment through USSD string *786#
Through Jazzcash App 1. Dial *786#
The account may be created after downloading the Jazzcash 2. Select “Payments”
Mobile App from Playstore. For using this mode, student 3. Select “Education Payments”
must have balance equal to his/her payable fee in Jazzcash 4. Select “AIOU”
mobile account. There are no transactions charges, if 5. Enter Challan No.
student use this mode to pay his/her fee. Following is the 6. Screen will show the payable amount
procedure of fee payment through Jazzcash App. 7. Enter MPIN
1. Login to Jazzcash App 8. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation
2. Please click on “Education Fee” SMS
3. Select “Universities” from the Menu 9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via
4. Select “AIOU” from the Sub Menu Jazzcash786 String” on the challan and admission
5. Enter “Challan Number” form. Students are advised to keep the confirmation
6. Jazzcash App will show the payable amount and due SMS save in phone until the receipt of intimation of
date admission confirmation from AIOU
7. Enter MPIN
8. Fee will be Paid &student will receive confirmation Through Jazzcash Agent Shop/Jazz Franchise /Mobilink
SMS Microfinance Bank Branches
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via Fee can also be paid by visiting any Jazzcash Agent shop, Jazz
Jazzcash App” on the challan and admission form. franchise and Mobilink Microfinance Bank branch. For using
Students are advised to keep the confirmation SMS save this mode, student has to pay Rs.20 per transaction in addition
in phone until the receipt of intimation of admission to the payable fee. Following is the fee payment procedure
confirmation from AIOU through this mode.
1. Student may visit any nearest Jazzcash Retailer (Agent)
Through USSD String *786# Shop, Jazz Franchise or Mobilink Microfinance Bank
The Jazzcash mobile wallet account may be created by branch
dialing *786#.For using this mode, student must have 2. Student will inform the retailer/franchisee/teller that
balance equal to his/her payable fee in Jazzcash mobile he/she wish to pay fee of AIOU
account. There are no transactions charges, if student use 3. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will ask the student to share
CNIC number, Mobile Number & Challan Number
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4. Retailer/Franchisee/Teller will enter the Challan Number REGULATIONS FOR
in his Jazzcash Tab/system REFUND OF ADMISSIONFEE
5. Tab/System will show the payable amount & due date
6. Student will hand-over the fee amount to retailer/ 1. The students who has submitted their fees for
franchisee/teller Admission but do not wish to continue and have
7. Once the fee amount is handed over, the retailer/ applied for refund of fee before dispatch of study
franchisee/teller will process the fee transaction material/ books, the fees will be refunded after
8. Fee will be paid and student will receive confirmation deduction @ 10% of total fee.
SMS on mobile number. Transaction charges will be 2. the student who was not eligible but deposited fee for
mentioned in the confirmation SMS Admission, the fee shall be refunded after deduction
9. Student will write Transaction ID and “Paid via @ 15% of total fee.
Jazzcash Agent/Franchisee/Teller” on the challan and 3. The students who have deposited their fee in excess of
admission form. Bank stamp will be embossed only in due fee the total excess amount shall be refunded or
case the fee is paid through Mobilink Microfinance Bank adjusted as the case may be.
branches. Students are advised to keep the confirmation 4. The Treasurer Department shall verify the fee of students
SMS save in phone until the receipt of intimation of and shall send the case to the audit for pre-audit.
admission confirmation from AIOU. 5. the cheque will be issued to the candidate by the
campus payment section, Treasurer Department.
Admission form (Original) to be sent to Directorate of 6. Admission fee will be refunded/ adjusted maximum up
Admission and Mailing through Post Office or any other to one year.
courier service. 7. After dispatching the study material, the candidate
shall not be eligible for the refund of fee.
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any person
or private institute to collect payment/forms. All the GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR REFUND
students are instructed to deposit fee by themselves in 1. The University must have received the fees in its bank
designated bank branches. In case of any discrepancy in account.
admission fee/admission form the University will not be 2. All refund requests must be submitted on the Fee
responsible and the student will have to face the Refund Application form. The Bank Challan/ Deposit
consequences. Slip, any other record of fee and ID Card copy must be
attached to it.
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3. All applications shall be addressed to the Treasurer registration fee, workshop center change, late
and will be received directly in the Treasurer assignment evaluation fee, analysis fee, rechecking of
Department with full particulars. The Treasurer answer scripts fee, NOC fee, subject/group change fee,
Department will get report from concerned thesis evaluation fee, thesis extension fee, job fee,
Department and verify the amount from system as the tender fee tec. will not be refunded. Only excess fee
case may be and will process the case accordingly. deposited will be refunded/adjusted.
4. The refund will be made after deduction of any 2. The extension in thesis fee in excess shall be refunded
recoverable amount. on approval of concerned Dean with certificate that fee
5. The refund will be made to the same person or firm from was deposited in excess.
whom the payment was received, through cross cheques. 3. The amount deposited in University accounts by any
6. If the University makes an offer on the basis of person/firm (other than student), by mistake or in
incorrect or incomplete information, misstatements, excess shall be refunded after verification of the
concealment of facts, fake certificates or use of any amount deposited.
other unfair means by the applicant/ student, the
admission will be cancelled, and refund will not be
allowed. Department reserves the right to take
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
disciplinary action also. Sr. No. Name Telephone Nos.
7. Any type of Processing Fee will not be refunded. 051-9057298
8. In the case of death or physical incapacity, the full 1. Director Admissions 051-9250043
refund will be made only in instances of sever 051-9250162 (Fax)
unavoidable and incapacitating circumstances. 051-9057281-82
Assistant Registrar
9. In case the students who are not allowed/granted 2. 051-9250185,
(Mailing)
admission to a program offered by the University due 051-9057611
to less enrollment/non formation of viable group/ non- 051-9057310
Controller of
offering of courses, full fee will be refunded to them. 3. 051-9057328
Examinations
051-9250012
REFUND OF OTHER FEE Director Students
4. 051-9250174
Affairs
1. All kind of other fee including but not limited to Dy. Registrar 051-9057428
Degree fee, Reappear exams fee, change off 5.
(Teachers Education) 051-9057299
name/father name, examiner registration fee, tutor
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
(DEPARTMENT OF EXAMINATIONS)
FEE TARIFF*
Fee Rates for
Sr.# Programme
Ordinary Urgent Duplicate
Course Certificate of SSC/HSSC/Bachelor programme/
1. Rs.400/- Rs.800/- Rs.1600/-
Elementary Arabic/Non Credit
2. SSC(Matric)/HSSC(Intermediate)/PTC/CT/ATTC Rs.500/- Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/-
BA/B.Com/BBA(old)/BLIS/BCS/Associate Degree (2 years)/
3. Rs.800/- Rs.1600/- Rs.3200/-
Undergraduate Diploma/Certificate
4. BS / BBA (4 years) Associate Degree (4 years) etc. Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
5. B. Ed. (old programme) Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/-
6. B.Ed. (1.5 years / 2.5 years / 4 years) Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
7. MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA/M.Com/MBA & MPA Executive Rs.1200/- Rs.2400/- Rs.4800/-
8. Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate Rs.1000/- Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/-
9. M.Phil/MS/LLM/M.Sc (Honors) Rs.2000/- Rs.4000/- Rs.8000/-
10. Ph.D Rs.3000/- Rs.6000/- Rs.12000/
Fee of Triplicate Certificate/Degree from Matric to Bachelor Programme Rs.5000/-

11.
Fee of Triplicate Degree of B.Ed /BS (4years)/Master/MS/MPhil Programme Rs.10000/-
12. Change of Examination Center Rs.600/-

13. Duplicate Result Card Per Semester (Beyond Two Current Semesters) Rs.100/-
Rechecking of per Answer Script ATTC /CT/PTC/B.Ed / all Graduate Programme Rs.700/-
14. Rechecking of per Answer Script BS / MA / MSc / PGD & equivalent Rs.800/-
Rechecking of per Answer Script MS / MPhil / PhD & equivalent Rs.1000/-
Change in name or any other correction in Certificate/ Double Fee of Ordinary

15.
Degree (made by Board/University or Court decision) Prescribed for Programme
Verification of Certificate/Degree By Post By hand (same day)

(By Students or Departments) Rs.600/- Rs.1000/-
16.
Verification of Certificate/Degree USD 100*
from Foreign Organizations/Oversees Countries * including USD 25 for
Courier Charges
Sr. Fee Rate
Re-Appear Exams Fee for Programme
No. Per Course
1. SSC / PTC / Elementary Arabic Rs.100/-
2. ATTC Rs.180/-
3. HSSC / CT / Diploma 10 + 3 Rs.200/-
4. Bachelor / Associate Degree (2 years) Rs.300/-
5. BS / BBA / Associate Degree (4 years) Rs.400/-
6. B. Ed. (old) / B.Ed (1.5 years / 2.5 years / 4 years) Rs.400/-
7. M.A / M.Sc / MBA / M.Ed/ PGD / MS / M.Phil Rs.500/-
8. Ph.D Rs.800/-
*Applicable with effect from 01st January 2020.

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Autumn

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

PGD ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Allama Iqbal Open University

Semester: .......................................................................... Autumn 2021

Composed/Layout by: ...................................................... Hameed Zahid

Printing Incharge:............................................................. Dr. Sarmad Iqbal

Printer:.............................................................................. AIOU Printing Press, Islamabad.

Publisher: ......................................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad.

Prof. Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum

Activity Spring Semester Autumn Semester

Admissions March – April September – October

Mailing of Books April – June October – December

Study Period June – October December – April

Examinations October – November April – May

Result January July

Sr. No. Degree Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration

1 Matric /FA 2 years / 4 semesters 5 years

2 Certificate (6 Months) 6 Months / 1 Semester 1 Year

3 All Postgraduate Diplomas (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years

4 Associate Degree (2-years) 2 years / 4 Semesters 4 Years

BEd (1.5 Years) 1.5 Years / 3 Semesters 3 Years

6 BS/BBA/BEd (4-years) 4 Years / 8 Semesters 8 Years

7 MEd (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years

8 All Master Degree Programs (2 Years) 2 Years / 4 Semesters 4 Years

Note: Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.

Follow these instructions to apply:

APPLY ONLINE (FRESH STUDENTS):

APPLY ONLINE (CONTINUE STUDENTS):

Important Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ iv

Minimum & Maximum Duration/Semesters: Programs on ODL Mode ........................................................................... v

Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................... vii

Allama Iqbal Open University’s Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities .............................................................................................................................. 2

Department of Environmental Design, Health and Nutritional Sciences .......................................................................... 3

General Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

9. Dr. Mahvish Zahra

10. Ar. Omer Shujjat Bhatti

5. The refund will be made to the same person or firm from

i. PGD–Human Resource Management

Allama Iqbal Open University

Semester: .......................................................................... Autumn 2021

Composed/Layout by: ...................................................... Hameed Zahid

Printing Incharge .............................................................. Dr. Sarmad Iqbal

Printer............................................................................... AIOU Printing Press, Islamabad.

Publisher .......................................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad.

Prof. Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum

Activity Spring Semester Autumn Semester

Admissions March – April September – October

Mailing of Books April – June October – December

Study Period June – October December – April

Examinations October – November April – May

Result January July

Sr. No. Degree Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration

1 Matric /FA 2 years / 4 semesters 5 years

2 Certificate (6 Months) 6 Months / 1 Semester 1 Year

3 All Postgraduate Diplomas (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years

4 Associate Degree (2-years) 2 years / 4 Semesters 4 Years

BEd (1.5 Years) 1.5 Years / 3 Semesters 3 Years

6 BS/BBA/BEd (4-years) 4 Years / 8 Semesters 8 Years

7 MEd (1 Year) 1 Year / 2 Semesters 3 Years

8 All Master Degree Programs (2 Years) 2 Years / 4 Semesters 4 Years

Note: Maximum time duration includes semester freeze period.

Follow these instructions to apply: