The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) partners with the Management Development Institute (MDI) in Pakistan to offer various MBA and master's programs recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). These programs cater to working professionals, providing flexibility in class schedules, course delivery, and credit transfer opportunities, and are accredited by international organizations. Graduates receive the same degree as on-campus students, with local and global recognition, enabling them to pursue careers across various sectors.

1. UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
MBA PROGRAM - 2015
AT MDi PAKISTAN
Frequently Asked For Information

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