2. Table of Contents
About MDi Pakistan
About USQ Australia
HEC, Local and International Recognition
Programs and Courses
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Fees and Scholarships
Study Materials, Textbooks & UConnect™
Classes and Program Delivery
Flexibility for Working Professionals
Assignments and Exams
Credit Transfer, Exemptions and Relocation
Degree Award and Convocation
Student Profiles
3. About MDi Pakistan
Management Development Institute - MDi Pakistan - is
the education partner in Pakistan of the University of
Southern Queensland (USQ Australia)
The international business degree programs offered by
USQ Australia have been in place since 2008. MDi itself
has been offering business program since 1999.
4. About USQ Australia
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is located
in Southeast Queensland, Australia, in Toowoomba
USQ is fully accredited with and federally funded by the
Australian government
Its degrees are accredited with the Association of
Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and enjoy world-
wide recognition
USQ's website is at http://www.usq.edu.au
5. About USQ Australia
The University has approximately 26,000 enrolments,
including over 7,400 international students
About 5,000 international students in 60 countries
study USQ programs in off-campus locations around the
world
The Faculty of Business and Law is the largest Faculty in
the University and has developed a reputation for
providing contemporary, relevant and high-quality
business education through its four academic schools
6. HEC Recognition
The USQ MBA and Masters programs at MDi Pakistan
are recognized by HEC
The current HEC recognition is now valid until 2017,
after which MDi will apply for renewal
7. Local Recognition
The University also enjoys a solid reputation with local
organizations and employers
A substantial number of our students are formally
sponsored by their employers
USQ MBA and Masters graduates work in key positions
in many sectors within the country – as senior business
and technology managers in telecom companies, as
CEOs of IT companies, as top managers within the
development sector and public sector organizations
8. International Recognition
USQ Australia is the Winner of the Australian University
of the Year 2000-2001
USQ holds the World Best Award for Institutional
Excellence from the UNESCO based International
Council for Distance Education (ICDE)
It is also the recipient of the 2004 Commonwealth of
Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional
Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on
Open Learning in New Zealand
9. Programs and Courses
MBA Global Business
This is for both fresh
graduates and experienced
professionals. It is the
generic MBA and provides
an appreciation of
international management,
marketing and strategy.
10. Programs and Courses
MBA HR Management
This program provides an
understanding of tools and
practice in organizational
change, HR innovation and
performance management.
11. Programs and Courses
MBA Project
Management
This program explores
modern concepts and
techniques in project scope
and risk management
based around the PMI
body of knowledge.
12. Programs and Courses
MBA Digital
Transformation
This program guides
students through concepts
and drivers of the
networked organization in
the global economy.
13. Programs and Courses
MBA Marketing
A program for graduates
who are now looking to
advance within a
marketing role. The
program also serves
technical / professional
services executives who are
looking to re-profile
themselves.
14. Programs and Courses
MBA Finance
For working professionals
who seek a career in
Finance, this MBA includes
courses in financial
management, financial
instruments and
investment strategies.
15. Programs and Courses
Dual Masters Degree
This unique program
awards successful eligible
candidates with two
degrees - a Master of
Project Management and
Master of Business
Administration degree.
16. Programs and Courses
Master of Professional
Accounting
An internationally accredited
professional accounting
qualification for overseas
employment, Australian
immigration and recognition by
CPA Australia and The Institute
of Chartered Accountants in
Australia (ICAA).
17. Eligibility for Applying
The following criteria is requisite for eligibility in MBA
or Masters degrees
Recognized 4 years Bachelors degree
2 years of professional work experience
Fresh graduates or those with less than 2 years
experience may apply for the Graduate Certificate in
Business (4 courses) before articulating to the MBA or
Masters program.
18. Application Procedure
Initial registration and counseling by MDi Pakistan
Interview and eligibility confirmation
Verification of English proficiency, academic standing
Completion of USQ Australia application form
Submission of testimonials, photos and personal statement to MDi
Completed application and MDi Pakistan assessment sent to USQ
Australia
USQ Australia decides on admission
19. Fees and Scholarship
PARTICULARS COST
One-time admission fee Rs.75,000
Fee per course AUD 1,300
Number of courses 12
Total admission plus fee AUD 16,600
This total fee (including one-time admission fee) of approx. AUD 16,600 over 2
years includes comprehensive study materials, access to UConnect, and 12
exams.
Please note that for Master of Professional Accounting and Dual Masters
programs with 16 courses, the cost is higher.
20. Study Materials, Textbooks &
Uconnect™
Students are provided with a detailed USQ Australia
Study Guide and an introductory guide for each course
Original reference textbooks are imported by MDi
Pakistan and kept in the MDi library for student access
All students get a UConnect login ID/password at no
extra cost for the tenure of their program at MDi
21. Study Materials, Textbooks &
Uconnect™
Study materials used by the USQ MBA program at MDi
Pakistan are the same as those used in the on-campus
program
These include an Introductory Guide to the course and a
detailed Study Guide with a week by week detailed
syllabus and course material
Students are also supplied with supplementary materials
and references when part of the course package
22. Study Materials, Textbooks &
UConnect™
UConnect is the university’s web-based learning and
online reference facility that is available free of charge to
all students
It provides access to a study desk, study materials,
course discussion boards, and library facilities including
reference databases, journals and e-books
UConnect provides an opportunity to interact with
fellow students, local tutors as well as USQ faculty
23. Classes and Program Delivery
To accommodate working professionals, classes are held in the evening
Typical class schedule and timings are as follows:
In the average semester the total class time per course can vary from 20 to
30 contact hours, depending on the course and the specific needs of the
group
DAYS TIMINGS
Thursdays 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Fridays 6:30PM to 8:30PM
24. Classes and Program Delivery
The USQ MBA and Masters programs are renowned for the
flexibility of approach for working professionals. This unique
methodology includes:
Access to UConnect online resources, e-books, course
discussion boards
Access to local tutors and course leader in USQ Australia
Comprehensive study guides and materials
Assignments/exams marked by faculty in Australia
25. Flexibility for Working Professionals
“I am very occupied with work this semester.”
You can defer a course to another semester, take only 1 course in a
particular semester, or drop the semester completely.
Medical leave or urgent work project during exams /
assignments.
You can apply for exam deferment based on formal medical /
employer request.
“I am traveling to another country during exams.”
You can request for change of exam center to any location in the
globe.
26. Flexibility for Working Professionals
“I am transferring to another location.”
We simply change your exam center, send your study materials to
you, and you send us your assignments for onward transmission to
the university.
“I want to transfer my credits to the on-campus program.”
Yes, this is a standard facility.
“I started a course but I can’t do this now because
something urgent has come up.”
You are allowed to drop a course after having started it by a certain
drop date without a financial or academic penalty.
27. Assignments and Exams
Course assessment is based on a composite grade of
assignments and final exams
The weighting system for each assignment and exam is
specified and the study materials specify the percent
weight attached to each topic of study
28. Assignments and Exams
All assignments are set by USQ Australia
Assignments and their submission schedules are
specified at the outset as part of the study materials that
students get at the beginning of each semester
Students then prepare their assignments and submit
these to USQ course leaders directly through their online
portal for marking and assessment
29. Assignments and Exams
To ensure maximum transparency, and in line with HEC
requirements, all USQ MBA exams are conducted at
British Council centers
On completion of the exams by students, the exam
scripts are immediately dispatched by British Council to
USQ Australia for marking and final grades
30. Credit Transfer
The USQ MBA, Masters and all other USQ programs in
Pakistan enjoy full credit transfers with the on-campus
program at USQ Australia
You may complete a few courses at MDi Pakistan and
the remaining at USQ Australia
For example, you may wish to do 6 courses here and 6 in
Australia, or 8 here and 4 in Australia
31. Exemptions
Exemptions can be applied for during the application
process
USQ grants exemptions if the candidate has previously
done the requisite courses at the Masters level, and
where the course contents are almost similar
32. Relocation
You can continue the program without interruption in the case of
a transfer abroad or to another city in Pakistan
We continue to provide you with downloadable study materials
and facilitation for the rest of your tenure
Your exams are arranged at the British Council or similar exam
center in your city
You submit your assignments online via UConnect for
assessment by USQ Australia faculty.
Your student ID and UConnect™ access stays with you until you
graduate
Some locations from where students have attended exams and
completed our program include Lahore, Karachi, Hanoi, Abu
Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Cairo, Jeddah etc.
33. Degree Award and Convocation
The USQ MBA degree awarded to the graduates of this
program at MDi Pakistan is exactly the same as the on-
campus degree
In fact, one of the conditions imposed by HEC Pakistan in
granting recognition to the program has been that the degree
should be identical to the Australian on-campus version
In addition, graduates can receive the degree in Pakistan or
visit any of the convocation centers on-campus in Australia,
Singapore or Malaysia
34. Student Profiles
General Management
professionals
IT managers
Business Development
managers
HR professionals
Finance professionals
Advertising executives
Marketing executives
Product managers
Banking executives
Science and Research
executives
Entrepreneurs
Telecom Professionals
Development Sector
professionals
New graduates
35. Student Profiles
Premier KUFPEC
OMV
BHP Billiton
Orient Petroleum Inc
UNDP
CIDA
UNFAO
UNICEF
Save the Children
Qatar Charity
Pepsi Pakistan
Alcatel Pakistan
IBM Pakistan
Barclays Bank
Elixir Technologies
Digital Processing Systems
Teradata
Nokia-Siemens
Nortel Networks
UFone
Mobilink
Huawei
Warid
Telenor
ZTE Telecom
Red Bull Pakistan
Pakistan Air Force
IQRA University Karachi
NESCOM
EMAAR Pakistan
ORASCOM Construction
And others
36. Student Profiles
Irfan Arif is a Senior Manager, Customer
Care at Mobilink Pakistan and is based in
Lahore. He graduated from the USQ MBA
program (with Project Management
specialization) in June 2013.
Mohamed El Serry is an Egyptian
expatriate based in Islamabad and
working as Head of Supply Chain,
Mobilink Pakistan. He completed his USQ
Australia MBA International Business in
June 2013.
37. Student Profiles
Anita, after graduating with MBA –
International Business award, is now
working as a Management Executive at the
Chief Strategy Office of Pakistan Poverty
Alleviation Fund.
Jawad Aslam is Director, Quality of
Service, Tech PMO & Budgeting at
Mobilink GSM. He has recently completed
his USQ Australia MBA International
Business at MDi Pakistan.
38. Student Profiles
Adeel holds an MBA in International
Business from the University of Southern
Queensland (USQ) and is currently
working at Teradata Global Consulting
Center – GCC, as Data Warehouse
Consultant.
Ahmad Timsal graduated in June 2013
with an MBA Global Business
Management from USQ Australia. He is
a Senior Consultant (Business
Development) at IBM Global Business
Services.
39. Please Contact
Management Development Institute
19, Mauve Area, Street 13, G-8/1, Islamabad
Tel: (+92 51) 8480200, 8480201
E-mail: usqmba@mdi.com.pk
http://mdi.com.pk/mba