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Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)

Centre for Public Policy and Governance
Message from the Rector
Message from the Director
Strategic Outlook
Executive MA in Public Policy (1 year Program)
Program Structure and Curriculum
Program Highlights
Academic Calendar
Admissions
MA in Public Policy (2 year Program)
Short Term Courses and Programs
Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
Faculty
Board of Advisors
Facilities
Course Participants
Student Composition
Course Descriptions
Contact Us

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Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)

Forman Christian College (FCC), a Chartered University since 2004, has a long and
distinguished history of academic excellence in South Asia. Developing leaders who
understand the value of service has been the hallmark of education at FCC since 1864. One
of the oldest institutions of higher education in Pakistan, FCC encourages its students to
pursue excellence in academics as well as contribute to the university and community at
large. The university has built a reputation for providing outstanding education through
an innovative curriculum, rigorous academic programs and dedicated faculty and staff. Its
programs are designed to teach students how to think, solve problems, communicate
effectively and be lifelong learners. Situated in the heart of Lahore, the university offers a
quiet academic environment with excellent facilities on its 108 acre green campus.
In the academic year 2009-10, FCC enrolled over 4,400 students in its university
(Baccalaureate and Masters) and college (Intermediate) programs. The four-year
Baccalaureate Honors program offers 18 majors. Graduation requirements are in the best
tradition of a liberal arts education, balancing breadth and depth of study, and
preparation for career and citizenship. At the postgraduate level, FCC currently offers
advanced degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Biotechnology and Chemistry.
On the professional (postgraduate) front, FCC proffers a Diploma in ELT for in-service
teachers, and an Executive MA in Public Policy and Governance for experienced
professionals. The latest additions to FCC building repertoire the Elahi Building for
Business and Social Sciences and the Armacost Science Building provide a complete
range of state-of-the-art facilities for students.

The 162-strong university faculty includes 76 with doctoral degrees, most from universities
in the USA and UK. This ratio (47%) of PhDs is one of the highest for any university in
Pakistan. Each year, FCC conducts extensive professional development workshops to assist
its faculty members in making the transition from conventional teaching models to a more
proactive system in which they have full responsibility for course planning, syllabus
development, assessment and grading. Faculty links with the industry and the public
sector ensure that students get exposure to both theory and practical applications in their
studies.

The university strives to be truly representative of

Pakistan, encouraging potential students from all regional
backgrounds, faiths, ethnic groups and cultures. FCC was
the first co-educational college in this part of the world,
and continues this tradition with female students
currently making up almost a third of the university
student body. FCCs goal, through its curriculum and
co-curricular programs, is to develop leaders for Pakistan
who live by its motto: BY LOVE, SERVE ONE ANOTHER.
For more information, visit the Forman Christian College
website: www.fccollege.edu.pk

Centre for Public Policy and Governance

The concept of the Centre for Public Policy and Governance (CPPG) was initiated by the
Rector of Forman Christian College in conjunction with the Director, CPPG, in July of
2007. This was followed by development of a strategic plan and building of an advisory
board for the Centre. Envisioned as an academic, research and training institute, the first
member of the research team was hired in spring of 2008 followed by the launch of
Faculty Seminar Series and the Research & News Quarterly publication. Over the course
of the year 2008-09, the Centre supported by university faculty and its advisors
formulated the curriculum for the first-of-its-kind Executive MA in Public Policy, geared
towards training public, private and non-profit sector managers with several years of
experience under their belt. Additionally, CPPG organized academic seminars and
workshops, brought out regular issues of the Quarterly, published an Occasional Paper
and co-hosted an International Conference during the same time. The strength of the
faculty increased to four permanent and four visiting fellows, and support
administrative staff increased to two. Infrastructure developments included a small but
growing library, a 20 workstation computer lab and an Executive Seminar Room.
The Executive MA in Public Policy program started in the Fall of 2009 with a class of ten,
comprising of public and non-governmental sectors. Classes were held four days a
week while at least one academic seminar was organized every month. In addition to
hosting more than ten academic seminars, CPPG also organized three policy dialogues
on Civil Services Reform, Agriculture Policy Implementation and Urban Policy while
initiating its short-term training series with a 3-day course on Public Financial
Management. The overall student experience included theoretical frameworks and skills
development, enriched by the multitudes of activities at CPPG. The students are now
preparing to finalize their research proposals having gone through a rigorous process of
discussions with their supervisor and presentations to the faculty. CPPG looks forward
to producing quality research through its course participants as it gears for the next
academic year with greater faculty strength and an increased vigour to generate
research and contribute towards evidence based policy making in the country.
For more information, visit the CPPG website: cppg.fccollege.edu.pk

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Khurram has worked for several private, public sector and international
organizations both within Pakistan and abroad in diverse areas ranging from
industrial development and management, policy design, program
evaluation, education, commercial & consumer banking, and IT. He has been
involved in policy design and planning projects for local government and
several public organizations in South Australia. Besides undertaking
research projects in the national industrial sector, Khurram was engaged in
the UNIDO-led SME capacity building exercise through cluster development.
He was also involved in the Pakistans Innovation Initiative jointly managed
by the Competitiveness Support Fund and Higher Education Commission in
2010, aimed at formulation of the National Innovation Policy. Prior to
embarking on his graduate studies, he served as a core member of the
Global IT department of a leading Swiss bank, and was also involved in the
management of quality development and certification processes of a large
national industrial enterprise. In terms of his academic career, he has been
part of the teaching staff at LUMS and Carnegie Mellon University.

FACULTY

Khurram Waqas Malik

Research Fellow
MS (Public Policy & Management), Carnegie Mellon
University, USA
MS (Total Quality Management), in progress, University of
the Punjab, Pakistan
MPhil (Industrial Management), University of
Cambridge, UK
BSc (Hons.) (Computer Science), Lahore University of
Management Sciences, Pakistan

His research interests are diverse and include: Socio-economic

Development, Industrial Development, Public Policy Design, Program
Evaluation, Enterprise Competitiveness, Innovation & Technology
Management, Information & Communication Technologies and Strategic
Planning & Management. He has also published research within his areas of
interest.
E-Mail: khurramwaqas@fccollege.edu.pk

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