Frequently Asked Questions - Students
1. What is ELP?
Ans. ELP is a program under which students in the form of groups
will conduct primary and field research, analyze the issue that
warrants investigation and find cost effective implementable
solutions for partner organizations. The aim of this program
does not only entail the acquisition of industry knowledge but
also embodies an effort to introduce our students to prospective
organizations and increase their chances of employability in
these companies.
2. Is it mandatory for final year students?
Ans. Yes, ELP is mandatory for all BBA and BBA Entrepreneurship
Final year students.
3. Is ELP still mandatory if I have already completed my
corporate internship?
Ans. Yes, ELP is a separate program which is a mandatory
requirement for all Final semester students who have earlier
completed their corporate internships as well.
4. How long is the ELP?
Ans. ELP will be spread over the semester. In some cases, the
project might finish earlier or later than the stipulated time
period.
5. How many students can be part of a group?
Ans. 5-6 students can be a part of a group.
6. How do I register for the ELP?
Please follow the link for the registration process:
7. How do I choose my Faculty advisor?
Ans. You must first view the profile of your faculty to know
about their area of expertise. Previous faculty advisors’ area
of expertise can be found here: (Link: List of Faculty 2015)
8. How do I choose a project?
Ans. Projects are assigned by respective faculty advisors once
students are done with the online registration process on the
ERP System.
9. Can I choose a project based on my interests/Majors?
Ans. Yes, students can discuss their interest/Major with their
faculty advisors and take projects based to their skills and
expertise.
10. Can I change a project once it is assigned to my group?
Ans. No, Students are not allowed to change their projects once
they have been assigned to them by the faculty advisors.
11. Can I take additional courses along with the ELP?
Ans. Final semester students can only take 2 courses along with
the ELP.
12. What days will I need to allocate for ELP?
Ans. Project days are from Monday – Friday which means you can
take courses on Saturdays only.
13. Will I be allowed to attend the recruitment drives on
weekdays?
Ans. You have to abide by company’s rules and regulations and
inform them beforehand of your absence in case of recruitment
drives.
14. Do I need to go to the client premises every day during the
ELP?
Ans. The nature of work and visits to the client company vary
from project to project and depend completely on the
requirements of the client company.
15. Will be there any remuneration for the work I do?
Ans. There is no mandatory requirement from IBA for companies to
pay remuneration; however students can discuss this aspect with
the company at the start of the project.
16. Will the cost of traveling be covered by IBA or the company?
Ans. IBA will not cover any traveling or other related costs,
and there is no requirement for the companies to do the same;
however the students can discuss this aspect with the company at
the beginning of the project.
17. How many exams or review will be part of the project?
Ans. There will be a midterm evaluation and a final evaluation.
18. What is the Grading criteria for ELP?
Ans. Grade is assigned on the following percentage basis: 80% by
the Faculty Advisor, 20% by the organization.
19. Can I bring a project through my own contacts?
Ans. Yes, students have the option of bringing their own project
through their contacts, however formal approval from the Faculty
Advisor and ELP Coordinator and is required before project can
be commenced.
20. Is there any attendance policy for the ELP?
Ans. Yes there is an attendance policy for students to complete
140 hours of coursework for the duration of the project.
21. How will I maintain my attendance?
Ans. Students in a group must prepare a weekly attendance log
sheet which needs to be signed by the company representative and
the faculty advisor. The log sheet will be submitted to the
Program Office, every week, to keep a track of your attendance.
22. Is ELP also mandatory for BBA Entrepreneurship students who
have already done a Business startup Project as part of BBA
Entrepreneurship Program?
Ans. BBA Entrepreneurship students in their final semester can
do one of the following:
Option A: Take ELP course
Option B: Shadow an Entrepreneur
Option C: Start their own venture
23. Can BBA Entrepreneurship students continue their previous
Project?
Ans. BBA Entrepreneurship students can continue with their
Entrepreneurship projects, subject to approval from the
management and the program director.
24. Can I do a project in my hometown outside of Karachi?
Ans. Yes students can complete their projects in any city where
the company office is located.
25. Can I do an International Project outside of Pakistan?
Ans. Yes students can do an international project in any country
outside Pakistan where the company office is located.