Allama Iqbal Open University Greenlights New Academic Programs
During a meeting attended by department heads, principal officers, and external members, the Academic Council of Allama Iqbal Open University has given the green light to the introduction of new academic programs. These include BS programs, PGD programs, certificate courses, and short courses.
This marked the 67th meeting of the Academic Council and the 51st meeting of the Academic Planning and Development/Research and Educational Technology Committee (APD/RET) of AIOU.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood chaired the meeting, which was organized by Registrar Raja Umer Younis. The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved.
The council also sanctioned changes in the titles and content of various courses offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, and Faculty of Sciences.
Newly approved courses include BS programs in Political Science, International Relations, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Environmental Studies, alongside a short IELTS course and a PGD in Clinical Nutrition.
Agenda items from service departments, including the Examination Department, Directorate of Regional Services, and Directorate of Academic Planning and Course Production, were also given the go-ahead.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood urged faculty members and deans to adhere to university and Higher Education Commission policies when designing courses and preparing teaching materials. He introduced the new members and assured efforts to enhance the quality of education.
These decisions will be subject to approval by the University’s Supreme Body (Executive Council) in the upcoming meeting.
