Video Conferencing
SZABIST is the first educational institute in Pakistan to have two-way interactive video-conferencing (VC) technology. SZABIST is regularly employing VC technology in interactive learning sessions between Dubai, Islamabad and Karachi Campuses, as well as in conducting seminars/ lectures/ presentations with foreign universities. Video conferencing has been the most effective solution at SZABIST in bringing live and interactive guest lectures from experts outside the country. Video conferencing technology opens the door to exciting and valuable learning experiences. By allowing access to and interaction with resources that might have otherwise been too inconvenient or expensive, videoconferencing ensures a highly enriched learning environment. By taking the lead in opening this field in educational practices, SZABIST has also taken lead in creating a most advantageous nexus between cutting-edge technology and effective learning.
Forums / Seminars / Invited Lectures
To increase awareness and understanding of information technology and business related issues, many short seminars and guest lectures are organized.These seminars and lectures are in continuation of the Institute’s policy towards entrepreneurship development and networking.
Seminars are conducted / attended by the leading figures from business and industry as these invited speaker sessions address various business practices.
Business Productivity Courses
The Institute also offers several productivity oriented certificate courses as a part of its continuing education program. The courses are developed jointly by the faculty, specialists and certified trainers in specific subject areas. The aim of these courses has been to initiate discussion and modeling of practical problems, new business opportunities or improve understanding of current issues in information technology, business and management. These courses include topics such as e-Commerce, New Programming Languages & Tools, Business & Entrepreneurship Management, Selling Skills, Conflict Resolution, Effective Leadership and Productivity & Quality-Related Issues.
Counselling
In addition to Business Productivity Courses, the Institute arranges study groups and mentor workshops and courses for students who it may feel are deficient in various academic areas.
These courses include English Communication, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Personal Grooming, Inter-viewing Techniques, SPSS, etc.
Classrooms / Labs / Libraries
Classroom sessions at SZABIST are quite different from other professional university setups. Teachers pay individual attention and are on first name basis with the students, thanks to the limited number of candidates selected purely on merit. Instructors encourage more of participative lecture than just a monologue. Students utilize various visual aids for presentations and are always on their alert because of the regular unannounced quizzes, assignments and the monthly one hour tests. All classrooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with overhead projectors, wall-mounted screens and white boards and Multimedia Projectors, PCs and Internet connectivity.
The state-of-the art laboratory facilities at SZABIST (equipped with IBM x3650 Quad Core Servers Lenovo core 2duo/i3 PCS, LCDs+, Multimedia, Internet & Networks) with Campus Licensing of most modern software development tools provide an environment unmatchable by a majority of reputed universities/software development organizations in Pakistan.
SZABIST has installed state-of-the-art computer facilities with full 7 x 24 x 365 high bandwidth connectivity to the internet. SZABIST campus is Wi-Fi enabled so the students with 802.11x capable devices (such as laptop, PDA, etc.) can access all network resources wirelessly. All students have their email addresses and personal account with shared space hosted on the campus servers.
The library subscribes to a number of Digital On-line libraries through which students can access an unlimited number of journals and magazines. Moreover, SZABIST has its own Research Centers, Centre of Renewable Energy Research (CRER), and MEPIC Centre with their own specialized library for reference and general reading.
Internships & Placements
SZABIST Executive Development Center (EDC) facilitates students in completion of their degree requirements, personal grooming, job placements and keeps in touch with the Alumni for relationship building, corporate networking & profile update.
To bridge the gap between the class room and work situation SZABIST has instituted a compulsory internship program. Apart from enabling students to get the feel of an office, internships expose them to potential employers for possible recruitment.
Rules governing internship for all students accept those studying for an Evening MBA. Evening MBA students, if already employed, may request a waiver by filling the internship waiver form. Such request will be considered and approved on a case by case basis.
