Provision in the Charter of the University to Offer the EMBA

The Information Technology University is a provincially-chartered university.

Introduction of the Program

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a unique opportunity for professionals to engage in entrepreneurship, especially in those business ventures which are highly innovative, or technology-oriented. It is the first program in Pakistan designed specifically to provide skills and knowledge to those who are interested in starting a new business or those who are interesting in growing their businesses. The program is designed for maximum flexibility combined with maximum rigor. It benefits from a combination of faculty quality, innovative program design, exciting learning methodologies, and price which makes it the Executive MBA with the greatest value addition in the country. Candidates will receive an HEC-recognized degree from ITU.

Objective of the Program

Given its focus on innovation, the acceptance of technology, and entrepreneurship, EMBA has been designed as a program providing maximum flexibility for potential candidates, who will typically be in employment or in the process of launching a business idea. The typical candidate is expected to bring an existing or potential idea to the program and develop it over the course of the two years until a finished product is available for the market place. Or, a candidate can use EMBA to grow his or her business to an extent where it can be considered marketable.

Scope regarding market, social and employment perspective of the program

Candidates accepted into the program will work in teams of five people over the duration of the EMBA. Teamwork is an essential part of business success and this will be encouraged in the preparation of assignments, case studies, and other learning tools. The program will make extensive use of case studies and simulations in its teaching methodology, as well as on-line classroom contact, especially with guest faculty. The core faculty of ITU teaches in EMBA.

EMBA’s message is “The Application of Technology to Business and Business to Technology”. It aims to provide an opportunity for existing professionals to improve their qualifications, as well encouraging entrepreneurs to start new businesses as well as assisting start-ups to grow their businesses. This has major economic and social implications for Pakistan, and the program intends to create and strengthen the value chain which will eventually be translated into wealth creation, new jobs, technological innovation, economic progress, and increased security.