Sukkur IBA University Business Administration Department

The Center of Research for Business Management (CRBM), Department of Business Administration, Sukkur IBA University, successfully organized a one-day faculty development workshop titled “Teaching in the Age of AI: Mastering Prompt Engineering and Innovative Pedagogical Strategies” on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The session was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Javed Ahmed, Professor and Head of Department, and Dr. Muhammad Ismail Mangrio, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science. Drawing on their expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, educational technology, and research, they provided participants with practical insights into the use of AI-powered tools in academic settings.
Faculty members from various departments participated in the workshop to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in higher education and to enhance competencies for integrating AI into teaching and learning.

The workshop began with a welcome note by Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Dakhan, Head of the Department of Business Administration, who emphasized the importance of equipping educators with emerging technological skills.

Prof. Dr. Syed Mir Muhammad Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Main Campus, Sukkur IBA University, graced the occasion and highlighted the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence in academia, encouraging responsible adoption of AI to enhance teaching, learning, and research while ensuring academic integrity and quality.

At the conclusion, Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, delivered the concluding remaks and concluding remarks, appreciating the efforts of trainers, organizers, and participants and reaffirming the University’s commitment to continuous faculty development.

Dr. Raheela Haque, Head of CRBM concluded the session with a vote of thanks and expressed her gratitude to all the stakeholders for materializing this interactive workshop and facilitating Faculty development on campus.

Participants appreciated the workshop for its practical relevance and expressed confidence that the knowledge gained would help them adapt to the evolving educational landscape.

The initiative reflects Sukkur IBA University’s continued commitment to academic excellence, faculty development, and the integration of emerging technologies in higher education.

The Center of Research for Business Management (CRBM), Department of Business Administration, Sukkur IBA University, is pleased to organize a one-day faculty workshop titled “Teaching in the Age of AI: Mastering Prompt Engineering and Innovative Pedagogical Strategies” on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The workshop is designed to equip faculty members with contemporary pedagogical approaches and practical AI competencies, enabling them to design effective educational prompts, integrate AI tools into lesson planning and classroom delivery, and enhance student engagement and learning outcomes through the meaningful combination of pedagogy and artificial intelligence.

Sukkur IBA University delighted to welcome Mr. Hafiz Zahid Khan, Project Director, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), New Sukkur Airport Project, and his team .The delegation was received by Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, for a productive discussion on potential areas of collaboration between Sukkur IBA University and Pakistan Airports Authority.

The meeting focused on strengthening academia-industry linkages through research collaboration, student internships, professional training, capacity building, innovation, digital transformation, and the application of emerging technologies in the aviation sector.

Both institutions expressed a shared commitment to exploring strategic partnerships that contribute to human capital development, regional economic growth, and the advancement of Pakistan's aviation industry.

We look forward to building a strong and impactful collaboration for the benefit of students, industry, and society.

Sukkur IBA University takes pride in the accomplishments of its alumni who continue to make significant contributions across diverse sectors.

We are pleased to highlight Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer/Director of Pakistan Food Products Pvt. Limited and a member of the MBA (Marketing) Class of 1999. Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Shaikh is an accomplished industrialist and visionary entrepreneur, his professional journey exemplifies the University's commitment to nurturing transformative business leaders who drive a positive impact in industry and society.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Javed Ahmed Shahani and Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Dakhan on their appointments as Heads of the Departments of Computer Science and Business Administration at Sukkur IBA University.

We are pleased to share that Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo, Dean, Faculty of Management and Media Sciences, at Sukkur IBA University participated as a distinguished panel expert in the session titled “Faculty Capacity Building for AI-Enabled Higher Education” during the 13th Deans & Directors Conference 2026, organized by the National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

The panel brought together leading academicians and experts from across the country to discuss strategies for strengthening faculty competencies and fostering the effective integration of Artificial Intelligence in higher education. The discussion focused on enhancing teaching and learning practices, preparing educators for the evolving digital landscape, and advancing AI-enabled educational excellence.

Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo shared valuable insights on faculty development, innovation in higher education, and the role of AI in transforming academic institutions.

The session witnessed the participation of a large number of academics, faculty members, and researchers from across the country.

We are proud to celebrate the achievement of Ms. Fathima Aska, a student of the BBA-Agribusiness Program jointly offered by Sukkur IBA University in collaboration with University of Agriculture Faisalabad.

As part of her final project in the E-Commerce course taught by Dr.Muhammad Muzamil Sattar, Fathima successfully launched an e-commerce startup in her home country, Sri Lanka, focusing on online fashion retail. She is now serving international customers and has started generating income on an international level through her global online venture.

Her entrepreneurial initiative reflects innovation, practical learning, and the growing impact of student-led digital businesses in international markets.

Startup Website: Imported Pakistani Fashion

Website:
https://importedpakistanifashion.myshopify.com/

Daraz Store:
https://www.daraz.lk/shop/ugncvcvg/

The Dean, Faculty of Management and Media Sciences, Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo along with faculty members from the Department of Business Administration, recently visited several local businesses as part of our commitment to strengthening industry-academia linkages and promoting grassroots innovation.

The visit included interactions with a cattle farm, cotton factory, meat processing unit, and traditional oil factory, where discussions focused on opportunities for growth, innovation, business revitalization, and entrepreneurial development within the local economy.

This initiative reflects our vision of connecting students from the BBA, BBA Agribusiness, BS Accounting & Finance programs with real-world business environments, enabling experiential learning while contributing to community and regional development.

We are pleased to share that Prof. Dr. Altaf Hussain Samo, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Media Sciences, Sukkur IBA University, is going to participate as a distinguished panel expert in the Session titled “Faculty Capacity Building for AI-Enabled Higher Education” during the 13th Deans & Directors Conference 2026 to be organized by National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC), Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

The session will bring together leading academicians and experts to deliberate on strengthening faculty competencies and advancing AI-enabled learning practices in higher education institutions.

The session will commence on Monday, June 01, 2026, at 4:00 PM.