UNIVERSITY OFSOUTHERN QUEENSLANDMBA PROGRAM - 2015AT MDi PAKISTAN

Frequently Asked For Information

Table of Contents

About MDi Pakistan About USQ Australia HEC, Local and International Recognition Programs and Courses Eligibility and Application Procedure Fees and Scholarships Study Materials, Textbooks & UConnect™ Classes and Program Delivery Flexibility for Working Professionals Assignments and Exams Credit Transfer, Exemptions and Relocation Degree Award and Convocation Student Profiles

About MDi Pakistan

Management Development Institute - MDi Pakistan - is the education partner in Pakistan of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ Australia)

The international business degree programs offered by USQ Australia have been in place since 2008. MDi itself has been offering business program since 1999.

About USQ Australia

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is located in Southeast Queensland, Australia, in Toowoomba

USQ is fully accredited with and federally funded by the Australian government

Its degrees are accredited with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and enjoy world-wide recognition

USQ's website is at http://www.usq.edu.au

About USQ Australia

The University has approximately 26,000 enrolments, including over 7,400 international students

About 5,000 international students in 60 countries study USQ programs in off-campus locations around the world

The Faculty of Business and Law is the largest Faculty in the University and has developed a reputation for providing contemporary, relevant and high-quality business education through its four academic schools

HEC Recognition

The USQ MBA and Masters programs at MDi Pakistan are recognized by HEC

The current HEC recognition is now valid until 2017, after which MDi will apply for renewal

Local Recognition

The University also enjoys a solid reputation with local organizations and employers

A substantial number of our students are formally sponsored by their employers

USQ MBA and Masters graduates work in key positions in many sectors within the country – as senior business and technology managers in telecom companies, as CEOs of IT companies, as top managers within the development sector and public sector organizations

International Recognition

USQ Australia is the Winner of the Australian University of the Year 2000-2001

USQ holds the World Best Award for Institutional Excellence from the UNESCO based International Council for Distance Education (ICDE)

It is also the recipient of the 2004 Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in New Zealand

Programs and Courses

MBA Global Business

This is for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals. It is the generic MBA and provides an appreciation of international management, marketing and strategy.

Programs and Courses

MBA HR Management

This program provides an understanding of tools and practice in organizational change, HR innovation and performance management.

Programs and Courses

MBA Project Management

This program explores modern concepts and techniques in project scope and risk management based around the PMI body of knowledge.

Programs and Courses

MBA Digital Transformation

This program guides

students through concepts and drivers of the networked organization in the global economy.

Programs and Courses

MBA Marketing

A program for graduates who are now looking to advance within a marketing role. The program also serves technical / professional services executives who are looking to re-profile themselves.

Programs and Courses

MBA Finance

For working professionals who seek a career in Finance, this MBA includes courses in financial management, financial instruments and investment strategies.

Programs and Courses

Dual Masters Degree

This unique program

awards successful eligible candidates with two degrees - a Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration degree.

Programs and Courses

Master of Professional Accounting

An internationally accredited

professional accounting

qualification for overseas

employment, Australian

immigration and recognition by

CPA Australia and The Institute

of Chartered Accountants in

Australia (ICAA).

Eligibility for Applying

The following criteria is requisite for eligibility in MBA or Masters degrees

Recognized 4 years Bachelors degree

2 years of professional work experience

Fresh graduates or those with less than 2 years experience may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Business (4 courses) before articulating to the MBA or Masters program.

Application Procedure

Initial registration and counseling by MDi Pakistan

Interview and eligibility confirmation

Verification of English proficiency, academic standing

Completion of USQ Australia application form

Submission of testimonials, photos and personal statement to MDi

Completed application and MDi Pakistan assessment sent to USQ

Australia

USQ Australia decides on admission

Fees and Scholarship

PARTICULARS COST

One-time admission fee Rs.75,000

Fee per course AUD 1,300

Number of courses 12

Total admission plus fee AUD 16,600

This total fee (including one-time admission fee) of approx. AUD 16,600 over 2

years includes comprehensive study materials, access to UConnect, and 12

exams.

Please note that for Master of Professional Accounting and Dual Masters

programs with 16 courses, the cost is higher.

Study Materials, Textbooks & Uconnect™

Students are provided with a detailed USQ Australia Study Guide and an introductory guide for each course

Original reference textbooks are imported by MDi Pakistan and kept in the MDi library for student access

All students get a UConnect login ID/password at no extra cost for the tenure of their program at MDi

Study Materials, Textbooks & Uconnect™

Study materials used by the USQ MBA program at MDi Pakistan are the same as those used in the on-campus program

These include an Introductory Guide to the course and a detailed Study Guide with a week by week detailed syllabus and course material

Students are also supplied with supplementary materials and references when part of the course package

Study Materials, Textbooks & UConnect™

UConnect is the university’s web-based learning and online reference facility that is available free of charge to all students

It provides access to a study desk, study materials, course discussion boards, and library facilities including reference databases, journals and e-books

UConnect provides an opportunity to interact with fellow students, local tutors as well as USQ faculty

Classes and Program Delivery

To accommodate working professionals, classes are held in the evening

Typical class schedule and timings are as follows:

In the average semester the total class time per course can vary from 20 to

30 contact hours, depending on the course and the specific needs of the

group

DAYS TIMINGS

Thursdays 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Fridays 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Classes and Program Delivery

The USQ MBA and Masters programs are renowned for the

flexibility of approach for working professionals. This unique

methodology includes:

Access to UConnect online resources, e-books, course discussion boards

Access to local tutors and course leader in USQ Australia

Comprehensive study guides and materials

Assignments/exams marked by faculty in Australia

Flexibility for Working Professionals

“I am very occupied with work this semester.”

You can defer a course to another semester, take only 1 course in a particular semester, or drop the semester completely.

Medical leave or urgent work project during exams / assignments.

You can apply for exam deferment based on formal medical / employer request.

“I am traveling to another country during exams.”

You can request for change of exam center to any location in the globe.

Flexibility for Working Professionals

“I am transferring to another location.”

We simply change your exam center, send your study materials to you, and you send us your assignments for onward transmission to the university.

“I want to transfer my credits to the on-campus program.”

Yes, this is a standard facility.

“I started a course but I can’t do this now because something urgent has come up.”

You are allowed to drop a course after having started it by a certain drop date without a financial or academic penalty.

Assignments and Exams

Course assessment is based on a composite grade of assignments and final exams

The weighting system for each assignment and exam is specified and the study materials specify the percent weight attached to each topic of study

Assignments and Exams

All assignments are set by USQ Australia

Assignments and their submission schedules are specified at the outset as part of the study materials that students get at the beginning of each semester

Students then prepare their assignments and submit these to USQ course leaders directly through their online portal for marking and assessment

Assignments and Exams

To ensure maximum transparency, and in line with HEC requirements, all USQ MBA exams are conducted at British Council centers

On completion of the exams by students, the exam scripts are immediately dispatched by British Council to USQ Australia for marking and final grades

Credit Transfer

The USQ MBA, Masters and all other USQ programs in Pakistan enjoy full credit transfers with the on-campus program at USQ Australia

You may complete a few courses at MDi Pakistan and the remaining at USQ Australia

For example, you may wish to do 6 courses here and 6 in Australia, or 8 here and 4 in Australia

Exemptions

Exemptions can be applied for during the application process

USQ grants exemptions if the candidate has previously done the requisite courses at the Masters level, and where the course contents are almost similar

Relocation

You can continue the program without interruption in the case of a transfer abroad or to another city in Pakistan

We continue to provide you with downloadable study materials and facilitation for the rest of your tenure

Your exams are arranged at the British Council or similar exam center in your city

You submit your assignments online via UConnect for assessment by USQ Australia faculty.

Your student ID and UConnect™ access stays with you until you graduate

Some locations from where students have attended exams and completed our program include Lahore, Karachi, Hanoi, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Cairo, Jeddah etc.

Degree Award and Convocation

The USQ MBA degree awarded to the graduates of this

program at MDi Pakistan is exactly the same as the on-

campus degree

In fact, one of the conditions imposed by HEC Pakistan in

granting recognition to the program has been that the degree

should be identical to the Australian on-campus version

In addition, graduates can receive the degree in Pakistan or

visit any of the convocation centers on-campus in Australia,

Singapore or Malaysia

Student Profiles

General Management professionals

IT managers

Business Development managers

HR professionals

Finance professionals

Advertising executives

Marketing executives

Product managers

Banking executives

Science and Research executives

Entrepreneurs

Telecom Professionals

Development Sector professionals

New graduates

Student Profiles

Premier KUFPEC OMV BHP Billiton Orient Petroleum Inc UNDP CIDA UNFAO UNICEF Save the Children Qatar Charity Pepsi Pakistan Alcatel Pakistan IBM Pakistan Barclays Bank Elixir Technologies Digital Processing Systems

Teradata Nokia-Siemens Nortel Networks UFone Mobilink Huawei Warid Telenor ZTE Telecom Red Bull Pakistan Pakistan Air Force IQRA University Karachi NESCOM EMAAR Pakistan ORASCOM Construction And others

Student Profiles

Irfan Arif is a Senior Manager, Customer Care at Mobilink Pakistan and is based in Lahore. He graduated from the USQ MBA program (with Project Management specialization) in June 2013.

Mohamed El Serry is an Egyptian expatriate based in Islamabad and working as Head of Supply Chain, Mobilink Pakistan. He completed his USQ Australia MBA International Business in June 2013.

Student Profiles

Anita, after graduating with MBA – International Business award, is now working as a Management Executive at the Chief Strategy Office of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.

Jawad Aslam is Director, Quality of Service, Tech PMO & Budgeting at Mobilink GSM. He has recently completed his USQ Australia MBA International Business at MDi Pakistan.

Student Profiles

Adeel holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and is currently working at Teradata Global Consulting Center – GCC, as Data Warehouse Consultant.

Ahmad Timsal graduated in June 2013 with an MBA Global Business Management from USQ Australia. He is a Senior Consultant (Business Development) at IBM Global Business Services.

Please Contact

Management Development Institute

19, Mauve Area, Street 13, G-8/1, Islamabad

Tel: (+92 51) 8480200, 8480201

E-mail: usqmba@mdi.com.pk

http://mdi.com.pk/mba