To contribute to the development of society by producing professional executives and specialists through job oriented education in a highly competitive environment based upon creativity, strict merit, and discipline.

Based on the above philosophy, Management Information Sciences (MIS) program of the Center for Computer Studies at IBA has especially been designed to fulfill job market requirements of businesses that are using IT for business advantage. Its curriculum offers a balanced mix of computer and business courses designed for the job market that requires planners, implementers and managers of Information Technology (IT) solutions. MBA (MIS) program is a two-year full-time program for graduates. BBA Honors (MIS) is a new three-year full-time executive program for students with HSC and A-levels. BBA (MIS) graduates can complete MBA (MIS) after another year of studies. PGD (Computer Science) is an evening part-time diploma program for working graduates.

MIS graduates not only study computer systems, software, databases and network technologies, but also, how these can be applied to solve the business administration issues in marketing, finance, manufacturing, and human resource management.

MIS specialization acts a bridge between two worlds, the world of computers and the world of business. It does so by imparting knowledge in three critical areas: Firstly, knowledge of current and emerging information technologies like computer hardware, software, databases and networks. Secondly, knowledge of business administration issues in marketing, finance, manufacturing and human resource management. Last, but not the least, translation and application of information technologies for business advantage.

MIS Curriculum is especially designed for the information management requirements of the businesses. It offers a balanced mix of computer courses and business courses.

Computer related courses are grouped in four areas; computer technologies, systems development, spectrum of information systems applications, and management of information systems. Computer technology courses include computer systems, databases, computer networks, and object-oriented technology. Systems development courses include software projects and quality management, analysis and design, off-the-shelf package implementation, and programming courses in OOP, 4GL environments, visual and high level languages. Information management courses include computer applications to business, information systems management, Business Process Modeling and Reengineering, Decision Support Systems (DSS), and Expert Systems.

Business related courses are grouped in the areas of accounting, management, marketing, finance, and economics. There is now special emphasis in these courses on marketing information systems, manufacturing information systems, financial information systems, accounting information systems, and economic and business modeling.

IBA started offering computer courses like Electronic Data Processing in the mid-sixties. In 1983, Center for Computer Studies (CCS) was setup at IBA in collaboration with IBM. Initially CCS offered PostGraduate Diploma in Systems Analysis. Later in 1989, the program was upgraded into an MBA program in Management Information Systems.

MBA (MIS) Program: It is a full-time two-year program for graduates with bachelors in any discipline and is offered at the main campus. Admissions are announced in Oct-Nov of every year.

BBA Honors (MIS) Program: Starting from January 1998, IBA is offering a full-time three-year BBA Honors program in MIS at the main campus. The program is for applicants with HSC (or equivalent). BBA Honors (MIS) graduates can obtain an MBA (MIS) after another year of studies. Admissions are announced in Oct-Nov of every year.

PGD (Computer Science) Program: The Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science is a program offered in the evenings at the city campus and is especially designed for the working professionals who would like to study part-time. Admissions are announced in the summer.

The two IBA campuses at the University and in the City, occupy a total area of 80 acres. There are two libraries with a large collection of books, journals, research reports, and Tele-Text services. IBA has online bibliographic database of over 700,000 business abstracts. Excellent hostel and transport facilities are available at reasonable costs.

Computing Facilities: IBA has aggressively embarked on a plan to install state-of-the-art-computing facilities. Computer labs at IBA have over sixty latest personal computer workstations and several servers. There are four branded PC servers and an AS/400 server that are one of the most popular and widely used application server in Pakistani businesses. The servers run various operating systems like Netware, Windows NT, Linux and OS/400 and provide Oracle DBMS, Developer 2000 and Web/Email services. Computer labs at each of the two campuses are now on LAN. Unlimited E-mail and Internet facilities are available at both the campuses. IBA would be doubling its computing facilities during 1998 and would be connecting both of its campuses in a Wide Area Network.

IBA faculty comprises highly educated, foreign qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers and professionals. MIS faculty consists of professionals and specialists with background in both the computer science and business areas. IBA is famous for its admission procedures, curricula, methods of instruction and the system of examination. Admissions are strictly on merit basis. In addition to course work, IBA imparts leadership training through students managed societies. Students learn to plan, organize, and manage large number of seminars. IBA strictly adheres to its academic calendar. Students must be regular and punctual according to the pre-announced schedule. IBA has never been closed during the past 20 years even during curfew, riots and political disturbances. Students are evaluated not only in a final exam but also over the entire semester through quizzes, term reports, and monthly examinations, etc.