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.