AIOU launches programmes for skilled workforce

Islamabad:Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University has instructed all the four faculties of the university to introduce programmes that produce a skilled workforce in line with market demands, aiming to secure honourable employment for students upon graduation.

According to the AIOU, this directive aligns with his vision and mission to modernise the university’s educational programs and introduce job-oriented programs.

In response to these instructions, the Faculty of Sciences has introduced new programs for the Autumn Semester 2024 admissions, including BSc (Honours) Agriculture, BS Physics (with a Data Science minor), BS Health and Physical Education, and BS Information Technology, along with new certificate courses in AutoCAD (Civil) and the manufacturing of surfactant-based products.