A chartered & recognized
degree awarding institute with the largest network of campuses in
Pakistan
May 20 -June 02, 2002
Preston, by all standards, is the oldest and
largest institution of higher learning in the private sector in
Pakistan. Established in 1984, Preston today has the largest network
of (ten) campuses throughout the country, with total enrollment
exceeding 6000 students.
Keeping in line with the evolving technological
advancements and requirements of the global business and national
needs, Preston is offering high quality education in the fast-growing
and ever-expanding fields of Business Administration, Information
Technology, Textile Engineering, Textile Management and E-Business.
Its nationwide network covers all the major cities of Pakistan, namely
Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan,
Faisalabad and Gujranwala.
Mission Statement:
Preston
is committed to providing university education of the highest quality
to prepare students for professional and managerial positions. Its
mission is to provide students the opportunity for personal growth and
development, skill enhancement, or professional career advancement
through provision of high quality education.
Program Strategy:
The program strategy of Preston Institute is to provide higher
education opportunities of the highest quality at a reasonable and
affordable cost.
Charter/Recognition:
The Government of Sindh, in July 2001, promulgated an ordinance (Sindh
Ordinance No. XXVI of 2001) for the establishment of Preston Institute
of Management, Science and Technology (PIMSAT) at Karachi, as a
full-fledged degree awarding institute. PIMSAT is recognized by the
University Grants Commission (UGC), and duly enlisted by it in its
consolidated list of chartered/recognized universities and degree
awarding institutes in Pakistan. The long overdue recognition granted
to Preston by the Government of Sindh, is indeed a remarkable
milestone attained by it since its establishment in 1984.
Academic Facilities and
Services: Preston's self-owned custom-built campus in
Islamabad that was formally inaugurated on January 4, 2002 by the then
acting President of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Irshad Hasan Khan, possesses
some outstanding features that perfectly meet all the requirements of
an educational institution of high standard. The Islamabad campus of
Preston houses 13 spacious and well-furnished class rooms, a large
seminar room, 3 computer labs equipped with latest state-of-the-art
computer technology, a fairly large cafeteria, and a large and very
well-documented library consisting of thousands of latest text and
reference books.
The other campuses of Preston too have extensive
academic facilities including classrooms, computer labs, libraries and
abundant space for administrative and teaching staff, common areas for
students, cafeteria etc. All classrooms and major facilities are fully
air-conditioned. Modern audiovisual aids, including video equipment
multimedia projectors, and overhead projectors are available to the
faculty for use in the classrooms. The students are also provided
access to these facilities to make presentations on their research
projects and term papers.
Library Resources:
Each
Preston campus in Pakistan has its own library facility stocked with
latest editions of leading textbooks, reference books, periodicals,
journals, videos, audio cassettes, and CDs. The total holdings exceed
60,000 volumes. Books and journals are continuously added to the
library collections. Online research facilities are an integral part
of the library services offered by it.
Computer Facilities:
Each
one of Preston campuses in Pakistan has its own in-house computer
facility comprising of Pentium-based microcomputers, workstations and
powerful servers, providing support in a variety of networking
environments.
The computer labs also include a variety of
hardware and peripherals and are supported by a large stock of
applications software. In most Preston campuses, there are three
computer labs available for lab work. Computer labs provide Internet
access to both faculty and students.
Engineering Labs:
Fully
equipped engineering labs and basic science labs are being setup at
the campuses where engineering and technology courses are offered. For
the benefit of its students, Preston has also made collaborative
arrangements with outside lab facilities functioning under the aegis
of different public and private sector institutions and industrial
units.
Financial
Assistance/Scholarships: Preston provides a variety of
financial assistance, according to the needs of the students who are
unable to meet the full cost of their education. It also provides a
specific scholarship (25% on admission fee and monthly tuition fee) to
serving or retired military personnel belonging to Pakistan's Armed
Forces or the Police Department, and to their sons, daughters, or
spouses. Scholarships are also provided to Government employees and
Journalists and their sons and daughters enrolling in Preston's
academic programs.
All scholarships are provided after an assessment
based on the needs and merit of the applicant. No candidate can claim
automatic award of scholarship on any basis. Scholarship once awarded
to a student may be cancelled if the student is unable to maintain
satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship applications must be
submitted on prescribed forms on or before the deadline for submission
of application for admission.
Placement:
Preston
lays a great emphasis on the placement of its graduates. Career
counseling is provided throughout the time a student is enrolled at
Preston. Every effort is made to help the student select the most
appropriate fields of study for his or her future career, and to
develop his or her personal and professional skills to the maximum
extent possible. This ensures that upon graduation a student is not
only equipped with necessary skills but also possesses the confidence
required to enter the real world of modern business, industry or
government. The individual development of each student at Preston
enhances the job potential of its graduates. That is precisely the
reason why our graduates have no difficulty in getting good jobs
immediately after graduating. Some outstanding students, in their
final semesters, are able to get job offers even before they graduate.
Research conducted by Preston has shown that its graduates continue to
maintain one of the highest median starting salaries as compared to
graduates of other universities in Pakistan.
The students are appropriately advised on how to
conduct the job search, locate potential employers, obtain an
interview, and make a winning presentation at a job interview. The
placement office provides full support for helping students in
identifying suitable internships and job placements.
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