FAST-NUCES Fall Admissions 2013

FAST- National University of Computerand Emerging Sciences (NUCES) has announced its fall admissions for 2013 for undergraduation, graduation and post graduation programs. It is accepting applications in the following diciplines:

FAST School of Management

FAST School of Management aims to produce competent professional in corporate world. They offer quality education with professional development and exposure to the real corporate world. The students after completing management studies from FAST-NUCES are inducted in well reputed organizations. This is not only due to the name of the institutes imprinted on the degrees but also the competencies they develop during their studies. So opting any course at FAST-NUCES in order to continue can be beneficial for students in all aspects. The programs offered are

BBA (4 years program)

BS (Accounting & Finance) (4 years program)

MBA (1.5 years program)

PhD (Management Sciences)

FAST School of Computing

FAST-NUCES School of Computing is its trademark. It is recognized worldwide and provide the best place to pursue computer sciences degree. It offers th best BCS and MCS education. Students are not only inducted at best places in Pakistan but also get international opportunities to start their professional career. They create successful computer engineers. So getting admission here would be the best option available.

BS (Computer Sciences) (4 years program)

MS (Computer Science)

MS (Software Project Management)

PhD (Computer Sciences)

FAST School of Engineering

It aims to provide quality education the field of engineering. Though offering very limited option, they try to create the best of the lot by providing students with the right guidance not about the studies but also regarding being professional.

BS (Electrical Engineering) (4 years program)

BS (Civil Engineering) (4 years program)

MS (Electrical Engineering)

PhD (Electrical Engineering)

FAST School of Sciences and Humanities

Like its other disciplines, it aims to provide the best it can to its students in Mathematics. It only offers Masters and higher research degree in this discipline but still they to be the best at what they are offering.

MS (Mathematical Sciences)

PhD (Mathematical Sciences)

Admission Procedure

They offer online system for initiating your admission procedure, you have to visit the official website in order to lodge application. Official web address is www.nu.edu.pk OR http://apply.nu.edu.pk. Once you have lodged the application, you would have to visit the campus for further details and verification of your documents. When visiting campus you must have the following documents with you:

All original academic certificates

Roll No. Slip of Part II for Intermediate students and Statement of Entry for A-levels students

Equivalence certificates for O/A levels

CNIC or Form-B

One photograph

Application processing fee including admission test fee is Rs. 1000/-

Last date to apply for admission is June 29th, 2013

Test dates and time would be mentioned once you are done with the verification and payment

Admission tests would start from 1st July, 2013.

Note: Students who have already taken SAT/GRE and scored minimum marks as required would be exempted from admission test. Moreover, NTS-NAT candidates can also apply.  

ACCA+ at Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (DLC)

Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (DLC) is a project of Beaconhouse group as a joint venture between renown Beaconhouse group and DLC worldwide, UK. Here in our country, its offering challenging accountancy related professional courses. Beaconhouse is a name of quality education and trust and we are well familiar with its international origin and practice of same standards.

Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (DLC) have upgraded ACCA degree to ACCA+ by offering accountancy with supply chain management. These are two different qualifications in single program of 2.5 years duration. Its a value added program that would equip you with diverse skills in two fields. It would be international degree with innovative combination.

Those who want to enter the professional accountancy education right after their matriculation/ O levels/Intermediate. They have preliminary course of Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) leading to ACCA+ at Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (DLC). It builds your base for accounting and consists of three papers regarding accounting and one paper related to supply chain management. The details of papers are as follows:

1. FAB- Accounting in Business (AB)
2. FMA-Management Accounting (MA)
3. FFA-Financial Accounting (FA)
4. IoSCM- Introduction to Business (I2B)

This ACCA+ degree at Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (DLC) would definitely provide you an edge while presenting yourself into the corporate world. In addition to this, while doing your ACCA+ you can get supplementary degree of BSc Honors from Oxford Brooks by submitting analysis and research paper along with completed ACCA modules. You would be able to get its recognized by HEC if you have completed your intermediate level education earlier.

Admissions are open nowadays for 2013. Even discounts are also available, so you may avail those discounts if you want to persue for this degree. Its campuses are located at Kalma Chowk and Gulberg in Lahore, with all latest
facilities.

The News Education Expo 2013

The News is bringing on the "largest education expo" 2013 this June in Lahore. In partnership with its Platinum and Gold members which include big guns of Lahore's educational institutes. You may get a chance to locate future opportunities at the news education expo. Its bringing renown institutes at one place where you can get all relevant information you need. The highlight of the news education expo is its "Free Career Counselling" sessions with distinguished trainers. It is planned to be a two day education expo at Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel Lahore on 17th & 18th June, 2013. Entry is absolutely free without any pass or ticket. Career Counselling regarding different fields are planned on both days. Following is the list presenting the dates for different career counselling sessions:

June 17th, 2013

• Engineering
• Medical
• CV Writing and Interview Skills
• Ali Moeen Nawazish

June 18th, 2013

• Business and Economics
• Marketing and Branding
• Accounting and Finance 

So the news education expo is not going to provide you with opportunity to locate institutes but also to get help and counselling from experts to have insight of the field you may want to opt. By interacting with representatives from multiple institutes you would be able to compare and analyze the best suitable opportunity for you. The news education expo basically provides platform to both institutes and students to get to know each other in order to benefit both the parties. Career counselling sessions are attraction, those who may find themselves stuck in the middle of more then one option to choose can get the direction of their future. So you can be there to get something better.

The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF): NUML Fall Admissions 2013

IBF is business school affiliated with NUML, one of the renown HEC recognized universities with its main campus in Islamabad. IBF-NUML has announced its fall admission 2013 dates for its bachelors and masters courses in management sciences. It has invited applicants of intermediate and graduates even those who are waiting for their results can also apply. The application fee is Rs. 100/- and application forms can be obtained from campus. Following are the key dates announced regarding admissions:

July 13th, 2013: Last date for application submission
August 8th, 2013 and onward: Interviews would be held

Management sciences programs available at the institute are described as follows and they are offered in  morning and evening timings.

1. BS (Hons.) Accounting & Finance
• 4 years programme with 8 semesters
• Intermediate (FSC/ICS/ICom) with 45% marks and A-levels with 50% marks
2. B.Com 
•  2 Years programme with 4 semesters
• Intermediate (FSC/ICS/ICom) with 45% marks and A-levels with 50% marks
3. B.Com (Hons.)
• 4 years programme (8 semesters)
• Intermediate (FSC/ICS/ICom) with 45% marks and A-levels with 50% marks
4. B.B.A. (Hons.)
• 4 years programme (8 semesters)
• Intermediate (FSC/ICS/ICom) with 45% marks and A-levels with 50% marks
5. MBA
•  2 Years programme with 4 semesters
• BBA/B.Com with 2nd division
6. MBA (Regular) (Marketing & Finance)
• 3.5 years program (7 semesters)
• BBA/B.Com (2 years programme) with 2nd division & BA/BSC with 2nd division
7. MBA (Executive) (Marketing & Finance)
• 4 years programme (8 semesters)
• BBA/B.Com or BA/BSC with 2nd division OR 4 years managerial level job experience

They offering their programs in 4 canals purpose build campus with all latest technologies and facilities including spacious parking and separate common rooms facilities. There campuses are located in Garden Town.

Service Profit Chain: A Strategy for Service Firm

Services are different from those of tangible goods on the basis of nature and certain characteristics. That is why service firm tend to have a bit different strategic focus than those of firms involved in business of tangible goods. Service firms are more prone to immediate customer feedback, therefore requires expertise in providing the right service experiences. Therefore, the strategies to keep their marketing efforts and service provision going right, are needed to be including all aspects that could effect the service quality in any way. "Service Profit chain" is a strategy used by service providing firms  in order to provide value to customers and receive value in return.

   Service Profit Chain; source- Kotler (2011)

Service profit chain is a step-wise process that helps companies yield what is beneficial for both organization and customers. Its like a chain reaction, if the preceding step accomplished successively the next step would automatically go right. According to Kotler (2011), The first step this chain is "Internal Customer Service" which emphasizes on serving the inside customers right and internal customers of the company are its employees. Employees are the main asset of the company, and they are the ones involved in creation and provision of service. So first priority is to care for them so they may care for the company in return. When they are served right, they become satisfied and motivated to do their jobs efficiently and effectively which makes them productive employees. Here come the next step in the chain that is "Employee Productivity". If the first step is done right, it would automatically lead to increased employee productivity. Productive employees would ultimately be successful in providing right services to the customers and creating greater customer value. "Greater Customer Value" is the outcome of employee productivity. When customers receive the benefits that matches their expectations and fulfill their needs and wants, they feel satisfied and become loyal customers to the company. So "Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty" is achieved when they are provided with greater value. This attitude and behaviour of consumer helps companies earning greater values in terms of profit. Therefore, "Greater Profits" are the outcome of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Following this service-profit chain companies can keep their customers happy and make their interaction with customers successful. Because customer-service provider interaction is the situation which can make or break customers. So companies should initiate their focus from effectiveness of service provider who deals with customers directly or indirectly in order to earn greater revenues.