First Corporate Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting of H&SS
Purpose
Association of H&SS with leading stakeholders of the society to enhance the academic programs and curriculum according to the competitive job market.
Agenda
- Review of BS Economics and Finance Curricula to make it in line with the market trends and industrial needs.
- Industrial support regarding upcoming challenges of Maritime.
- Assistance of corporate sector in Faculty Development program:
- a) Through Short Courses offered by Industrial Experts at BUKC.
- b) Through Industrial Exposure of Faculty.
Participants
- Mr. Mian Zahid Hussain: President Pakistan Businessmen & Intellectual Forum
- Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig: Chairman Baig Group of Companies
- Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan: CEO Brooks Pharma
- Prof. Ejaz Farooqi: General Secretary Pakistan Arts Council, Ex. President of KCCA
- Mr. Nadeem Hussain: CEO Planet -N, Ex CEO of Tameer Bank
- Mr. Zafar Mairaj: Eminent Writer, Media person
- Commodore ( R ) S. M. Obaidullah: Defence & Shipping Analyst, First Director of NCMPR
- Mr. Muhammad Uzair: Project Director SMEDA Sindh
- Commodore Arshad M. Khan SI(M), DG Karachi Campus
- Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad HoD Humanities & Social Sciences
Description
Meeting was chaired by eminent businessman Mian Zahid Hussain. Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad in his opening remarks described the purpose and importance of CAC. The committee members shown keen interest in the agenda point and presented their candid viewpoint, shared their experiences and gave valuable suggestions. The guests assured their cooperation and support for the noble cause. They put emphasis on inclusion of new technologies and adopting futuristic approaches in the academic programs.
Honorable DG Karachi Campus Commodore Arshad M. Khan SI (M) concluded the meeting with the vote of thanks and presented BU souvenir to the worthy guests.
