National Entrepreneurship Program (NEP)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is IBA National Entrepreneurship Program (NEP)?

A: IBA National Entrepreneurship Program (NEP) is the dissemination of the "Certificate in Entrepreneurship" program of IBA-AMAN CED on a national level. IBA-AMAN CED will launch this course throughout Pakistan in collaboration with other universities/institutes.

Q: What is the purpose of this course?

A: The course is aimed at teaching the true principles of entrepreneurship and how to start a small business with your own resources. The entrepreneurship model taught in this course is based on the lives and success stories of Memon, Chinioti Shaikh, Sodagaran-e-Dehli and other Pakistani entrepreneurs.

Q: In which cities of Pakistan, IBA NEP is being offered?

A: The first batch of IBA NEP is being offered in Hyderabad, Faisalabad and Gujranwala.

Q: Which are the partner universities of IBA NEP?

A: The partner universities of IBA NEP are as follows:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission in this course?

A: Strong desire and passion to start a business will be highly appreciated. A minimum of 12 years of formal education is also required to be eligible for admission.

Q: What is total duration of this course?

A: The course will take place over a period of two months. The classes will be conducted on alternate weekends (Fridays and Saturdays).

Q: How many academic sessions will be in the course?

A: There will be eight (08) academic sessions in the course.

Q: What will be the timings of the course?

A: The classes will be conducted from 9:00 am to 05:00 pm, with a 60 minutes break for prayers and lunch.

Q: What is the fees of this course?

A: The fees of this course is PKR 25,000 per head.

Q: Will the students get a certificate course after completion of course?

A: Yes, the students will be awarded with a certificate from IBA, after fulfilling all the requirements of course.