Experiential Learning Projects (FoMS) – Fall Semester 2025

The Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, successfully hosted the Experiential Learning Project Exhibition on 26th December 2025 for the Fall 2025 semester. This landmark event provided undergraduate students with a platform to extend their learning beyond the classroom, engaging directly with industry mentors and applying theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world business challenges.

A total of 124 projects were presented across diverse disciplines, including Accounting & Finance, Management & Human Resource Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Supply Chain Management, and Data Analytics. These mini-capstone projects, completed in collaboration with national and multinational organizations, under the supervision of industry mentors, showcased students’ applied research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The exhibition reflected the department’s commitment to project-based and experiential learning, highlighting the academic rigor and practical relevance of students’ work.

Guided by both faculty and industry mentors, students translated academic concepts into actionable solutions. The projects were evaluated by 52 senior industry professionals, who commended the project’s analytical depth, innovative approaches, and alignment with contemporary industry practices. The exhibition reinforced the bridge between classroom learning and corporate experience, fostering industry engagement and professional development.

Industry Engagement and Mentorship

The student projects were conducted in collaboration with 74 organizations, ensuring strong integration of academic learning with professional practice. Senior industry executives actively mentored students, offering strategic guidance, domain-specific expertise, and practical insights. This close engagement enabled students to gain first-hand exposure to real-world corporate environments while successfully completing their projects.The exhibition reinforced strong industry–academia linkage, with students engaging directly with senior professionals including:

• • Mr. Suhail Khan – General Manager (GM), Orient Textile
  • Dr. Saima Akhter – Managing Director, Sohail Trust Hospital
  • Mr. Jamil Anwar – Director Comm. and Banking Relationship Management, Habib Oil Mills
  • Mr. Imran Shakir – Head of Research, Spectrum Securities
  • Mr. Ayaz Shoukat – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bin Qasim Packages Pvt. Limited
  • Mr. Salahuddin Khan – Group Product Manager, AGP Pharma
  • Mr. A. Samad – Director Marketing, Pham Evo
  • Mr. Kamran Ahmed – CFO, Agha Steels Limited
  • Mr. Sarfaraz Ahmed – Senior Vice President Finance, National Bank Limited
  • Mr. Naveed Alam – CFO, Master Group
  • Mr. Syed Mubashir (CA) – Head of Accounts – Gul Ahmed Textile
  • Mr. Zar Badshah – Head of Business Development – AKD Securities
  • Mr. Muhammad Fahad – Senior VP – Meezan Bank Limited
  • Mr. Taimoor Ebrahim – General Manager – Mondelez
  • Mr. M. Saad Malik – Head of Operations – KIA Motors
  • Mr. Ehsan Badar – SVP – NBP
  • Mr. Mustafa Bilal Khawaja – Head of HR – Burque Corporation
  • Mr. Adil Riaz – Director HR – Pakistan Cables
  • Ms. Uzma Safdar – Head of HR – Herbion Pharma
  • Mr. Asad Bukhari – GM – Shell
  • Mr. Zubair Humayon Shah – Marketing Manager – Genix Pharma
  • Mr. Atif Rafeeq – Deputy General Manager – Getz Pharma
  • Ms. Laiba Adnan – Head of Corporate Communications – Herbion
  • Mr. Jawwad Ali – Deputy General Manager Marketing – LuckyOne Mall
  • Dr. Mohammad Ayaz – Head, Pakistan Technical Centre – Abbott Laboratories
  • Mr. Fahd Jafri – Country Manager – Hapag Lloyd
  • Mr. M. Raheel Koba – Senior Manager Supply Chain – Gadoon Textile Mills

Project Overview, Evaluators and Discipline-wise Distribution

The evaluators, representing leading organizations, assessed the experiential learning projects and rated the majority of them in the Excellent and Good categories. They expressed strong appreciation for the students’ work, particularly noting its practical relevance, analytical rigor, and alignment with industry requirements. The evaluators also provided constructive feedback, recommending enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration, greater integration of advanced analytics, expansion of real-time industry-based projects, and further strengthening of students’ presentation skills. Following is the snapshot of the total number of projects and the evaluators.

These experts, representing leading organizations across pharmaceuticals, textiles, banking, steel, FMCG, healthcare, and financial services, provided structured evaluations, noting the practical applicability, innovative approach, and analytical depth of student projects.

Conclusion

The Experiential Learning Project Exhibition – Fall 2025 was conducted successfully, achieving its academic and professional objectives. The event highlighted the department’s dedication to experiential learning, research excellence, and industry integration, providing students with meaningful exposure to corporate practices and enhancing the quality of applied research.

Special appreciation is extended to:

• Prof. Dr. Amanat Jalbani – for strategic guidance
• Prof. M. Ekhlaque Ahmed – for leadership and continuous support
• Program Managers and Project Supervisors – for project execution and display
• Faculty, administrative and SHU staff, industry mentors, external evaluators, and students – for their collective efforts in ensuring the success of this initiative

The exhibition exemplifies the department’s ongoing commitment to bridging academic excellence with industry engagement, preparing students to meet contemporary business challenges with competence, innovation, and professionalism.

Further Details – List of Projects

No.	Teacher Name	Title of Projects
1	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Brooks Pharma
2	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Shan Foods
3	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Ali Gohar Pharma
4	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Bisconni
5	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Orient Textile
6	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Hilal Foods Company
7	Saman Ismail	Study of Marketing Mix, STP & Competitors of Universal Packaging
8	Ekhlaque Ahmed	Strategy Design & Execution Process at Phamevo
9	Ekhlaque Ahmed	Strategy Design & Execution Process at GreenO
10	Ekhlaque Ahmed	Distribution & Channel Process at Unilever
11	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Consumer Insight – Bonus Washing Powder
12	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Consumer Insight – Shan Shoop Noodles
13	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Consumer Insight – Hilal Cupcake
14	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Consumer Insight – Igloo Icecream
15	Dr. Muhammad Fahad Anwar	Real estate project management practices
16	Dr. Muhammad Fahad Anwar	Healthcare operations management
17	Priyanka Bajaj	OB-Based Hermeneutical Analysis
18	Priyanka Bajaj	OB-Based Hermeneutical Analysis
19	Priyanka Bajaj	OB-Based Hermeneutical Analysis
20	Priyanka Bajaj	Designing a Board Game to Teach HRM
21	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Habib Oil Mills
22	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Abbott Company
23	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Port Link Pvt Ltd
24	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Youngs Pvt Ltd
25	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Hilton Pharma
26	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Meezan Bank
27	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of Habib Metro Bank
28	Priyanka Bajaj	Management Audit of U&I (J.)
29	Priyanka Bajaj	Future-Ready Workforce
30	Priyanka Bajaj	Future-Ready Workforce
31	Sarmad Hasan	WACC & Profitability
32	Sarmad Hasan	Equity Research – UBL
33	Sarmad Hasan	Equity Research – Spectrum
34	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – Pharma
35	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – Steel
36	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – Textile
37	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – Airline
38	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – Biscuit
39	Dr. Nayeem Ansari	IFRS 18 – PNSC
40	Dr. Syed Iradat Abbas	Islamic Conversion – Bank A
41	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Human Mind Uncovered: A World of Psychology
42	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Early Roots of Psychology, Major Schools of Thought
43	Saman Ismail	Comprehensive Organizational Analysis of AKUH
44	Dr. Syed Iradat Abbas	Evaluating Strategic, Technological, and Customer- Centric Challenges in the Islamic Conversion Process of Bank B
45	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Development of a Mosquito-Repellent Bath Bag Using Natural Ingredients
46	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	EcoBloom
47	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Colores Vitae
48	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Pill Minder
49	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	ProjectVault
50	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Beyond the Pill: Topical Sildenafil SLNs for ED Treatment
51	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Student Care Kits: A Practical Step Toward Healthier Campuses
52	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Skycript – Encrypted File Sharing App
53	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	StrandStrong: Five-Step Hair Care Routine
54	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Karrub
55	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	JewelrybyNE
56	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Nutri Bar – Breakfast Replacement Bar
57	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Innovation in Wireless Charging for EVs
58	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Colors of Life
59	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Beadsnpearls
60	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Herbal Oral Dissolving Strips for Stress & Sleep
61	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	On-Demand Ambulance Mobile Service
62	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Lumea SunKiss
63	Dr. Rehan Muzamil Butt	Perfume Aureza
64	Abid Khan, ACMA, ACIS	ERP Implementation – Oracle Fusion in Textile Business
65	Abid Khan, ACMA, ACIS	Accounting & Financial Reporting in SMEs
66	Dr. Waleed Wasti	Comparative Analysis: Shan Foods vs National Foods
67	Dr. Waleed Wasti	Strategic Comparison of Tapal and Lipton
68	Dr. Waleed Wasti	NVIDIA vs AMD: A Comparative Market Study
69	Dr. Waleed Wasti	Strategic Competition in Monopolistic Retail Markets
70	Dr. Waleed Wasti	KFC vs Kababjees: Market Strategies
71	Dr. Waleed Wasti	Bisconni vs Peek Freans
72	Dr. Waleed Wasti	4Ps Analysis of Khaadi and Sapphire
73	Dr. Waleed Wasti	Informal Economy Mapping
74	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Fauji Foods Ltd.
75	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Pakistan Cables Ltd.
76	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Feroze1888 Mills Ltd.
77	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Shabbir Tiles
78	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Dewan Farooque Motors
79	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Attock Cement
80	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Cherat Packaging
81	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Searle Company
82	Muhammad Abdullah Idrees	5-Year Financial Analysis of Attock Refinery
83	Dr. Muhammad Fahad Anwar	Optimizing Supply Chain Operations at Domino’s Pizza
84	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Practical Innovations for Re-Designing Talent Management
85	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – Herbion
86	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – DHA Golf Club
87	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – Meat the Cheese
88	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – AKD Securities
89	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – Trifit
90	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – Aabhi Pvt Ltd
91	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – Burque Corp
92	Dr. Shamaila Burney	Leadership & Management Alignment – U&I Garments (J.)
93	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
94	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
95	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
96	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
97	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
98	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
99	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
100	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
101	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
102	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
103	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
104	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
105	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
106	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
107	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Understanding Sub Fields of Psychology
108	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Greek Philosophers
109	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Greek Philosophers
110	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Modern Philosophers
111	Dr. Sadaf Hafeez Chohan	Modern Philosophers
112	Mr. Danish Hussain	Bridging Data and Business
113	Mr. Danish Hussain	Data-Driven Financial Insights
114	Salman Gilani	Strategic Costing Almirah
115	Salman Gilani	Strategic Costing
116	Salman Gilani	Profit Maximization
117	Mahmood Hussain	Audit Report & Opinions
118	Mahmood Hussain	Key Risks & Audit Assertions
119	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Launch SAAF SHINE
120	Shah Muhammad Saleem	Launch ETHEREAL VOWS
121	Nayeem Ansari	Capstone FDI
122	Nayeem Ansari	Capstone HR Manual
123	Nayeem Ansari	Islamic Banking – Murabaha
124	Nayeem Ansari	Delisting