Over the last 22 years, LUMS and Packages have partnered to develop and train over 220 executives through a collaborative programme. Certificate Programme in Business Management (CPBM) integrates functional knowledge into more complex and cross cutting management themes that are essential for modern day managers. During the course of a year, executives develop a business-wide perspective beyond their specific area of expertise, learn to appreciate and leverage the interlinkages among individual organisational functions and develop broader perspectives along with understanding growth and sustainability challenges at a more strategic level. A graded group project is also assigned to enable participants to assimilate the learnings of the programme and gain insights through research aimed at suggesting viable solutions for key on-ground issues at the workplace. Written assessments are also conducted to assess the understanding of participants of learning points discussed during class sessions. This differentiates the programme in terms of depth and rigor and prepares participants for higher roles and responsibilities in their organisations.
The programme, divided into 10 modules is spread over 32 days over a year’s time, culminated with a certificate distribution ceremony on April 11, 2019. During the ceremony, the programme directors, Dr. Anwar Khurshid and Dr. Muhammad Abdur Rahman Malik congratulated the graduating batch of Packages Group. Dr. Alnoor Bhimani, Dean SDSB welcomed the distinguished guests; notably Syed Hyder Ali, CEO & Managing Director, Packages Ltd., Syeda Henna Babar Ali, Advisor CPD and Chairman DIC; and Nayab Baig, Group Head HR, Packages Group; who addressed the audience with inspirational closing remarks.
CPBM was well received by the participants, and the efforts of faculty to incorporate all relevant concerns of the participating executives in each module was commended. The overall structure and teaching methodology of the programme received encouraging remarks as well. The participants were appreciative of the relevance of the programme, literature provided and faculty’s guidance throughout the duration of each module and group project. The participants found the simulations and role-play exercises effective and actively participated and appreciated the mix of methodologies used.
The LUMS team looks forward to the continuation of the CPBM to assist Packages Group in continuing their capacity development for the coming years.
