AIOU Takes New Initiative Of Launching Ten BS Programs

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Sep, 2019 ) :Allama Iqbal Open�University (AIOU) took an initiative launching ten BS (Four-year) programs, keeping in view the�new emerging academic trends and the�market-based students needs.

The decision to this effect was taken by the Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum on the recommendations of the University's Academic Council.

The ten programs are library and Information Sciences, Gender and Women Studies, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Mass Communication, urdu, English,�Pakistan�Studies, Accounting and Finance and Instructional Design and Technology.

According to Director Admissions, October 15 is the�last date for receiving the applications for admission�in these programs, which have been offered for�the whole country.� Eight programs have been introduced in line with Open�Distance Learning system, while the two programs-Accounting and Finance and Instructional Design�and Technology are on basis of blended and E-Learning mode.

Recently, first time in the history of AIOU, a comprehensive annual academic Calendar has been put in place that facilitates the overall learning system, including�timely holding of admissions, examination and�books mailing process.

While carrying out the Universitys semesters, Spring�and Autumn, separate dates were fixed�for�arranging�Matric/intermediate, Graduate and post-Graduates admissions and exams in order to facilitate the students and bringing transparency in the�whole process. � Gradually, a digitalized and Online system were being�implemented to provide efficient services to the�students at their door-step, in line with new modern-day requirements.

Meanwhile, the Universitys 49 regional offices were�being empowered, enabling them to�provide best�possible academic facilities and learning�environment to its around 1.4 million students.�As�per the vision of the Vice Chancellor, the�University's academic ranking in term of credibility of its degrees and certificates were being�upgraded, through all possible means, particularly by learning from the experience and academic practices of international institutions.