UMT 8th Convocation 2012 tomorrow

Lahore, The 8th Convocation of the University of Management and Technology (UMT) will be held on Saturday, December 01, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the UMT campus. A total of 999 students are passing out from various disciplines/programs, while 42 students shall receive various medals including Patron, Rector and sponsor medals on the basis of outstanding academic performance.

The Convocation will be attended by educationists, dignitaries, graduating students and their parents. Prof Dr Atta-ur-Rahman, former Federal Minister for Science and Technology and former Chairman, Higher Education Commission, will be the chief guest on this auspicious occasion.

This year 493 participants are graduating from the School of Business and Economics (SBE), 223 from the School of Science and Technology (SST), 131 from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS&H), 73 from the School of Professional Advancement (SPA) and 79 from the Institute of Audit and Accountancy (IAA).

Mahrukh Ahmad, graduate of the BS Social Sciences program, shall be awarded the Dr Muhammad Ahmed Gold Medal.

The full dress rehearsal for the 8th UMT Convocation will take place on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2.45 pm at the UMT campus.

The University of Management and Technology (UMT) is one of the leading private sector universities of Pakistan that provides career development and placement services for both fresh graduates and alumni through dedicated staff members of the Career and Placement Section in the office of career services.

The primary responsibility of the office of career services (OCS) at UMT is to enhance the professional skills portfolio of both students and alumni by organizing a wide range of career related activities such as workshops, individual advisory services, comprehensive job posting, on-campus recruitment facilities, opportunities to meet industry professionals at activities specifically designed for the purpose, etc.

The staff within the office is dedicated to helping in all aspects of career planning and development and works closely with faculty, staff, and employers to ensure that the requirements of both the industrial and corporate sector and those of the students are being met. The OCS also helps students identify the career that best suits their interests and skills.