Center for Executive Education (CEE) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi, Pakistan, is a pioneer of business and executive leadership development in Pakistan. Established in 1955, IBA’s course contents, curriculum, pedagogical tools, assessment, and testing methods have been inspired by its initial technical supporters, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California. Presently, with two campuses in Karachi and a satellite office in Islamabad, IBA has evolved into a multifaceted autonomous institute offering diverse academic programs. Over time, IBA has zealously guarded the high standards and academic traditions it had inherited from Wharton and USC while adapting and adjusting them with the local industries’ demand.

IBA’s dedication to excellence shines brightly in its demanding academics, varied teaching approaches, and unwavering academic integrity. Not only that, but the institute actively makes a difference in society through research centers like the Center for Business and Economic Research, Center for Excellence in Journalism, and the Karachi Urban Lab (among others), tackling crucial issues like sustainable development and urban challenges. On top of that, IBA prioritizes social responsibility through initiatives like the Responsible Citizen Program and Talent Hunt Program, empowering students to be community servants and champions of inclusivity.

The IBA, through its Center for Executive Education (CEE) provides flexible learning opportunities for Practitioners and Professionals across all organizational levels. IBA has been offering professional development programs since its inception.

The Center for Executive Education was formally established in 2003, offering a diverse portfolio of non-degree, executive education, governance, leadership and management development programs.

The programs at CEE are delivered by a distinguished scholarly faculty of IBA, internationally renowned academics, and leading industry experts. With a strong local and international partner network, we firmly believe that collaborating with industry professionals, academic institutions, and organizations, both nationally and internationally, has been instrumental in our rapid growth and the consistently high quality of our services.

Each executive education program at CEE is meticulously designed and customized based on the unique composition of each participant group. Our programs are broadly structured in the following areas:

• Open Enrollment Programs (for technical and management/executives)
• Customized (client-specific) Programs including the following services:
  • Organizational Diagnostic Studies
  • Assessment Centers
  • Mentoring and Coaching Clinics
  • Business Consultation
  • Business Research
  • Action Learning Projects
  • Dispute Resolution Forum (Mediation/Arbitration)
  • Family Business Programs
• Diplomas and Certifications (varied durations and sectors)
• Post-Graduate Diploma Programs (with one-year duration)

Organizations that have benefited from our executive education programs include private firms, small business corporations, multinational and transnational corporations, government departments, defense and public sector organizations, family businesses, NPOs and NGOs.

With a commitment to nurturing excellence, CEE has empowered over 30,000 professionals across Pakistan. Our programs fuel growth at all organizational levels, impacting not just individual careers but the broader economy as well.