Islamabad 16 July: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will be offering three new curses, BS E-Commerce, BS Psychology, and BS Political Science, says a press release.
The approval for the courses was granted during a meeting of the faculty board chaired by Dean, Professor Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir. In addition to the new undergraduate programs, the Board also approved schemes of studies for various departments’ postgraduate, BS, MPhil, and PhD programs.
Key decisions were also taken regarding curriculum reforms, including revisions to existing courses and the inclusion of new subjects at the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, Professor Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir emphasized that all academic programs will be aligned with the contemporary educational and professional requirements in accordance with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) policies. He reiterated the university’s commitment to quality education under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood.
Dr. Sahir further noted that, following government directives, Fahm-ul-Quran and Seerat-un-Nabi courses have already been included in all degree programs. In the next phase, the university will introduce courses focused on Pakistani languages, aiming to promote the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.
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He also instructed faculty members to ensure that all new academic programs meet prescribed standards, including credit hours and policy compliance, before being submitted to the Academic Council for final approval.
Additionally, Dr. Munir Khattak presented the proposed Undergraduate Rules, Regulations, and Procedures (URRP) 2025, which are designed to benefit both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and on-campus students. The proposal received unanimous support from the faculty.
All recommendations and decisions from the Faculty Board will be submitted to the Academic Council and Executive Council for final endorsement in upcoming sessions.
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It is pertinent to mention that all decisions taken by the Faculty Board are subject to approval by the Academic Council and the Executive Council in their upcoming meetings.
