1.

INTRODUCTION OF COMSATS

a. HISTORY:

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Lahore campus is located on Defence

Road off Raiwind Road Lahore and is about 25 minutes drive from the main city. This campus
was established in January 2002. The sprawling campus is purpose built and is spread over area
of 185 acres with constructed area of 400,000 sq. ft.The campus is equipped with the state-of-
the-art computers and electronics labs. During a short span of time, the continuous efforts of the
dedicated faculty have made this campus known for its academics excellence, which forms
strong foundations for a bright career for its alumni. Here the young minds can really create their
future. The environment at the campus is vibrant, creative and challenging, both for the teachers
and students.

The campus tends to excel in its research capability, which will open new horizons of knowledge
in Information Technology. In a city of learning as Lahore, the campus caters for the ever-
increasing demands of students in the fields of Computer Science, Telecommunication
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Management Science. The
campus consists of one administrative block, five workshops, five academic blocks, a mosque,
boys and girls hostel and a number of residential units for the employees. The location of the
campus is strategically chosen to provide the students with an ideal environment, which is not
only conductive for their educational pursuits but would also ensure that the students are well
abreast of the latest developments in the IT sector. The campus offers 30% seats to children of
industrial workers free of cost, besides other scholarships
b. MISSION:

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, founded in the belief that

understanding enriches all people, is dedicated to the search for truth through advancement of
learning and extending the frontiers of knowledge; to the sharing of this knowledge through
education in an academically diverse range of disciplines; and to the application of this
knowledge to benefit the people of Pakistan in particular, and Muslim Ummah and the world,
as a whole. The Institute's mission is threefold:

Research and Discovery: Generate and preserve knowledge, understanding, and creativity
by instigating enquiry, conducting high-quality research and promoting scholarship, that
benefit students, scholars, and communities across the country, the Muslim Ummah, and the
world, at large.

Teaching and Learning: Share that knowledge, understanding, and creativity by providing a
broad range of educational programs among a diverse community of learners and teachers,
and prepare graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-
seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning, for active roles in
competitive and culturally diverse environs.

Outreach and Public Service: Extend, apply, and exchange knowledge between the
Institute and society by applying scholarly expertise to intellectual, social and technological
problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments,
and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the Institute accessible
to the citizens. Using the resources of its multiple campuses in an integrated fashion, the
Institute vies to strengthen the services to the state through the education of a modern work
force, research and development, technology commercialization, and partnership with
business, government and community groups.
c. STUDENTS:

The Comsats Institute of Information and Technology is offering education to more than
4200 students at present including from all departments.

d. NO. OF PHDS:

The Comsats Institute of Information and Technology has more than 62 Phds from
various universities of Pakistan and also from foreign universities.

e. RANK BY H.E.C:

The Institute is being ranked in w category by HEC and is placed on number three in
information and technology.

f. LEARNING ORGANIZATION:

Comsats Institute is a learning organization that means if it adopts a course or make a

strategy that will continue for at least 2 years or more.

g. AFFILATIONS:

The Institute has affiliations with foreign universities and two main partners of comsats
Institute of information and Technology are University of Lancaster and University of
Bedfordshire
 2. INTRODUCTION OF SUPERIOR
A. HISTORY:

In the year 2000 when the world was moving towards a new millennium, South Asian
Educational Promotion Network was making plans to develop educational facilities in
Pakistan. They were in search of such leadership, which could fulfill their aims and make
that project a success. They found the leadership in the form of Prof. Dr. Ch. Abdul
Rehman, who was a young passionate person with lots of enthusiasm to do big for his
country and to bring a positive change in the society. The amalgamation/ meeting of two
giants was fruitful and the first campus with the name of Superior started working in 31-
Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Lahore. The right mix of team was selected to sum this
passionate institution. It was the purity of purpose that in the first year Superior had an
enrollment of 1000 students. The message was in air for all competitors that ‘SUPERIOR
IS HERE TO STAY’. Next year the number doubled and then rest is ‘history’. Every
year the name started to rise and grew more respected in the eyes of all academic circles.
In 2003 Superior got NOC from the Govt. of the Punjab.

Just after a year it was elevated to another level through the charter. Superior Group of
Colleges was recognized as a degree-awarding institute. In 2007 Superior decided to
expand and the search started for a project director who could fulfill this dream. As it is
always said in Superior that you have to run after your dreams to achieve them. This
attitude was found in a person who was recognized as the best managerial resource. The
board of directors showed their full confidence on Mr. Rana Adeel Mumtaz and was
hopeful that he could bring the desired results. The task was taken up and colleges were
opened in Faisalabad, Okara, Multan and Raheem Yar Khan. Here also a phenomenal
growth was shown in the first year. This project underwent great success and in 2008
Sargodha campus was opened and in the first year it was a mega success.

Now in 2009 a new college has opened in Sialkot. This is not the end Superior family is
still looking for new avenues. Like any success story, Superior’s tale of miracles does not
end here, it has been transformed from the fastest growing institute of Pakistan to “FIRST
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN".
B. MISSION:

We are committed to enhance the potentials of students, faculty, staff and all segments of
the society by bringing a positive change in their personal and career lives, motivating
them for self-enlightenment through Quality Education, Personality Development, True
Professionalism and Career Planning; thus, adding value to our nation, and ultimately to
humanity.
May ALLAH Almighty help us This truly is self evident today that the progress of our
country and development of our country rests with higher education standards that are
compatible with the international academic standards. Superior University has impressed
with its grand magnitude, the latest infrastructure and facilities, and above all, with a
highly motivated and experienced faculty. Superior University has set a precedent in the
Education Sector by establishing Azra Naheed Center for Research and Development.
C. STUDENTS:

The Superior University has more than 2000 students from all departments.

D. NO. OF PHDS:

The University has less than 60 PhDs from universities.

E. RANK BY H.E.C:

The University is being placed in w category and is ranked at number 69 by HEC.

F. LEARNING ORGANIZATION:

The University is a learning organization it has started bachelors in aviation management

for the first time in Lahore region.

G. AFFILATION WITH:

The University has recently started affiliations with foreign universities Superior has
signed MOU (Memorandums of Understanding) in the areas of student exchange, faculty
exchange, research seminars and publications with The University of Newcastle
Australia, York St John University UK, Binary University Malaysia, Punjab University
Chandi Garh India.
3. LOCATIONS OF COMSATS
4. LOCATIONS OF SUPERIOR
5. CHAIN OF COMMAND IN
COMSATS
6. CHAIN OF COMMAND IN
SUPERIOR
 7. DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS OF
COMSATS

a. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE:

The department of Computer Science was established in 2002. The department made a
modest beginning and is now proud of excellent facilities and internationally qualified
faculty members. We aim to impart competitive skills in effective development and
application of modern technology. We see our students as excellent programmers,
outstanding researchers, extra ordinary analysts and innovative designers. We are aware
of everyday breakthroughs in modern technology and thus committed to equipped our
students with advanced competencies required to manage the growing needs of sciences
and technology; especially computer sciences, in almost every professional field today.

It offers the following programs:

BS (CS)

BS(CE)

MS (CS)

b. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:

The department of the electrical engineering has begun five years ago and has made big
strides in its short life span. CIIT offers conducive environment for studying various
disciplines of Electrical Engineering. Our curriculum is unique in that it enables students
to learn techniques required to solve complex engineering problems and at the same time
equip them with managerial and professional skills.

It offers the following programs:

BS(TE)
c. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING:

Chemical Engineering department was on track in Fall 2005 at the CIIT Lahore campus
with the vision of making herself a “paradise” for Chemical Engineers. To make this
dream come true the concept of research-based teaching in laboratory performances and
conceptual learning opportunities has been adopted. The department combines academics
with useful work experience as mandatory elements of the degree requirements

It offers the following programs:

BS (CHE)

d. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE:

Challenges in the professional field have made managing and communicating skills a
pivotal part of any professional studies. In the rapid technological advances and the ever
changing market place, there is a strong demand for the professional who are both,
attuned with business functions and are well-versed in information technology skills. The
Management Science department offers MBA program (Regular & Executive) that caters
both the needs of management and technical studies. The objectives of this program are
to produce managers, leaders; executives equipped with the modern techniques/skills for
government and private organizations.

It offers the following programs:

BS (BA):

MBA -1 Year

MBA -2 Year

MBA -3 Year

e. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS:

In the rapid technologies advances there is a strong demand for the professional who
could lead in the emerging disciplines. The need for improved development in high-end
technology areas as well as in industrial research and development work, therefore, can
hardly be over-emphasized. Thus, the importance of Natural Sciences, in general, and
Mathematical Sciences, in particular, cannot be over looked in the present age of 21st
century. One of the main factors associated with this, is the use of IT based techniques in
teaching and research in these disciplines. On the other hand Mathematical sciences,
particularly, the subject of Mathematics is the backbone of new emerging Sciences
including computer science, Information technology, Computer Engineering and
Biotechnology. At present, the Department of Mathematics at CIIT, Lahore Campus
 provides the facilities to teach the courses in Mathematics offered in various programs
including Computer Science, Management Sciences, Electrical Engineering and
Chemical Engineering.

It offers the following programs:

MS (Math)

f. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS:

It is only scientific knowledge and technological advancement that can help shape the
future of a country. While economics, politics and other socio-cultural factors
undoubtedly play a significant role, in essence the amelioration in science and technology
paves the way for overall progress. Physics lies at the very basis of all fundamental and
applied sciences and is the only branch of science that encompasses the understanding
and knowledge of things ranging from within an atom to the cosmos at large. From
electricity and transport to computers and bioinformatics, physics has laid the foundation
of numerous technological marvels throughout the last few centuries. The program is
being launched with a vision that the CIIT Department of Physics graduates will be
readily picked up by the leading local as well as global R&D organizations besides being
inducted by academic institutions for teaching and for procurement of higher education.
CIIT Lahore plans to introduce postgraduate degree programs such as MS and PhD in
near future too.
It offers the following programs:

BS (Phy)

MS (Phy)

g. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE:

The decision to start a department of Architecture & Design at Lahore campus is an

opportunity to set a new course for Architecture in Pakistan. It is an opportunity to re-
examine and re-value the architectural education prevalent in the country. This is also an
effort to bring back Art into Architecture, which was lost in the last few centuries. The
Department of Architecture and Design at the COMSATS Institute of Information
Technology will, therefore, be firmly dedicated to creating holistic thinking about the
conceptual basis of design.. The Department aims to deal with the questions of tradition
and modernity, comfort, environmental sustainability, appropriate architecture, in
integrated whole and not as separate subjects in an isolated manner. Every assignment or
project in the subject of Architectural Design will incorporate these elements at the
simple to complex levels, so that these issues become an integral part of students
thinking. Therefore at the end of the Program students will not set out to do a
“traditional” or ‘modern’ design, but will bring their own unique approach based on their
vision to bear upon all designs that they carry out. Thus the students will continuously
 examine the context of the problem at hand and will discover within themselves solutions
that are based on personal sensitivities.

It offers the following programs:

B-Arch

B-Design

h. DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH CENTER:

The Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM) was set-up in

2008 at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), M. A. Jinnah Campus
Lahore as a centre of excellence with multi-disciplinary approach to Biomaterials. The
Centre works beyond subject boundaries with aim of translating fundamental research to
clinical care.
 8.DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS OF
SUPERIOR
h. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES:

MSc Quality Manage Producing commercial experts and business specialists having the right
experience and apt qualifications to contribute through quality education and through the
business related arrears of study required to lead the ever multiplying and ever challenging
world of business and industry

It offers the following programs:

BS Aviation Management
BS Mass Communication
(.BBA (Hons
(MBA (Professional
(MBA (Executive
(MBA(After 4 years BBA
Masters in Mass Communication
M.Sc Human Resource Management
MS /M.Phil Business Administration
MS Industrial Management
MS Human Resource Management
Masters in Mass Communication Management
 ii) COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE:

To produce computer sciences and IT specialists who can really analyses synthesis and
hence solve problems in real time not only at the indigenous level but also apply it at the
.global level

It offers the following programs:

BS Computer Sciences
MS Computer Sciences
Masters of Information Technology

iii) COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS STUDY:

To set up superior college of economics &commerce for producing economists. Accountants

.and finance mangers that can make Pakistan a prosperous state

It offers the following programs:

(B.Com (Hon
M.Com
Masters in Business Economics
M.Sc Economics
MS/M.Phil Commerce & Finance
MS/M.Phil Economics

iii) COLLEGE OF LAW:

The superior college of law aims to create develop apply and transmit through the work of
.its members legal knowledge skills and understanding at the highest level of excellence
It offers the following programs:

L.L.M
L.L.B
Bachelor of Economics & Law

iv) COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY:

Superior college of accountancy aims to impart accountancy skills knowledge and their
application to student in a professional manner thereby creating competent financial analysts.
Finance mangers and certified chartered accountants for the world of work we promise to
provide training and progressive concepts to students and professionals alike focusing on
.student contentment value for money and practical learning

:It offers the following programs

CAT
ACCA

v) DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE:

To create on English language culture on the campus thereby affecting all students staff and
.faculty members to speak English naturally and fluently
 9. TYPES OF JOBS IN COMSATS
UNIVERSITY

 HIGHER MANAGEMENT

 FACULTY

 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 ADMISSIONS & FRONT DESK TEAM

 FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT

 REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT

 SPORTS DEPARTMENT

 LIBRARY

 COMPUTER & SCIENCE LABS

 HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

 STUDENT INQUIRY OFFICE

 SECURITY

 FOOD DEPARTMENT

 HEALTH CENTER
 10. TYPES OF JOBS IN SUPERIOR
UNIVERSITY

 HIGHER MANAGEMENT

 FACULTY

 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 ADMISSIONS & FRONT DESK TEAM

 FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT

 REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT

 SPORTS DEPARTMENT

 LIBRARY

 COMPUTER & SCIENCE LABS

 HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

 STUDENT INQUIRY OFFICE

 SECURITY

 FOOD DEPARTMENT
11. FORMULIZATION:

a) REGULAR LEAVES:

There are 10 casual leave for the employees and the medical leaves are given on
the basis of the medical condition of the employee. There are as a whole 24 earned
leaves for the employees.

b) HIGHER EDUCATION LEAVES:

There are also educational leaves for the employee if the employee is going for six
month on educational leave then half pay will be given to it and if the employee is
going for one year then he will be on leave and no pay will be given to it and if the
employee is going for more then one year then he will be fired from comsats.

c) TIMING:

The timing for the comsat is 8:30 and there will be only 15 minutes relaxation is
given to employee if the employee is coming late on regular bases then strict
action is taken against it.
12. STRATEGY:

a) STRATEGY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

If any faculty member was to be hired then director is the only person to appoint or fire
the employee but HOD can only recommend the director to appoint or fire the employee.

b) STRATEGY FOR EDUCATIONS:

There is a meeting in the start of semester in which director academics and all the HODs
made strategy for the semester and then forward there decision to the director which
either can accept it or change it before implementing it.

13. TECHNOLOGY

a) COMPUTER LABS:

There is one computer lab in management department with more then 50 p4 computers
and there are three labs in computer science department with almost 200 computers with
Internet available to all of them.

b) WI-FI INTERNET:

There is WI-FI Internet technology available in the university for the students.

c) LIBRARY:

There is a big library in the university with a collection of national and international
books on different subjects and there is also a online library for the students.

d) CLASS ROOMS:
 All the classrooms are equipped with multimedia and most of the classrooms are air-
conditioned.

14. SPAN OF CONTROL

a) CEO:

There is one ceo

b) DIRECTORS:

There are seven director of comsats of seven different campuses

c) DEAN:

There are two deans in Lahore campus

d) H.O.D:

There are seven HODs in comsat Lahore campus.

e) FACULTY MEMBERS:

There are more than 285 faculty members in comsat Lahore campus.
15. FORMULIZATION:
a) REGULAR LEAVES:

There are 15 casual leaves for the employees and the medical leaves are given on
the basis of the medical condition of the employee. There are as a whole 30 earned
leaves for the employees

b) TIMING:

The timing for the superior university is 9:00 am and there will be only 15 minutes
relaxation is given to employees if the employee is coming late on regular basis
than strict action is taken against him.

16. STRATEGY:

a) STRATEGY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

The director of the specific campus is the only person who can hire or fire any
employee.

b) STRATEGY FOR EDUCATIONS:

The strategy for the semester is made in a meeting of HOD with the directors.
17. TECHNOLOGY
a) COMPUTER LABS:
There are two computer labs with 50 computers the first one and with 100
computers the second one all computers are p4.
b) WI-FI INTERNET:
There is no WI-FI Internet available in the campus.
c) LIBRARY:
There is a library in superior with comparatively less books then the comsats
library. There is an online library with opac software installed in all computers.
d) CLASS ROOMS:
All classrooms have projectors and speakers and also a/c in all rooms.

18. SPAN OF CONTROL

a) CEO:
There is one ceo
b) REGISTRAR:
There is one registrar
c) DIRECTOR:
There are three directors.
d) H.O.D:
There are 6 HODs in the university.
e) FACULTY MEMBERS:
There are more than 175 faculty members in the university.
19. S.W.O.T

STRENGHTS:

 A government sector university  A “W” category university

 A university having more than 62  A university having almost 60 Phds
Ph.ds  A university that is offering number
 “W” category university ranked at of courses in different fields
number 3 by HEC  The only university that is offering
 A huge campus with state of the art Bs aviation course in Lahore
labs and other curriculum activities  A university that is offering split
 A university having more than 275 degree programs with different
faculty members foreign universities
 More labs
 Advance technology

WEAKNESS:

 Weak advertisement by the  A centralized organization where

university decisions are made at top level
 Bad food facilities  Bad transport facility from the
 Not appropriate health center university
 Less cooperative with students  Weak rules and regulations
 Insufficient labs also not well
equipped
 Inexperienced faculty members
 Less curricular activities
 No WI-FI
 OPPORTUNITY:

 A university having strong faculty  A university having the lowest fees

members so it can expand the in the private sector
programs  The fastest growing university of
 A university having area more than Pakistan
185 acres so it can expand more.  A university that is offering a
 The university can make affiliations number of courses in different
with foreign universities because of fields
its good standard education.  A university having affiliations
with different foreign universities

THREATS:

 A university at its critical stage to  A private sector university

compete with other top universities  A university that is ranked at
of pakistan number 69 by HEC
 The university is offering studies  A university that is at a distance
only in limited number courses away from Lahore
 A university that is situated outside  A university having less
the main city of Lahore experienced faculty
 A less offerings in jobs for Comsats  A university having less market
graduates value
 The university is not offering  The university having weak rules
studies in P.H.D. and regulations
 There is not much curriculum
activities.
 20. CONCLUSION:
As we have compared of both universities we conclude that although both universities are
providing equal level of education almost in different programs but COMSATS is a much better
options for a new learning student who wish to make their carrier in both profession and
management field. Both the universities fall in “w” category by H.E.C but COMSATS has
excelled itself within a short period of time and is conceded as one of the best university in
Pakistan. There is a major difference in the level of education because of rules and regulation,
experienced faculty members and strong commitment of the top management. So all these thing
caused to differentiate the worth of both universities. At last we have concluded that
COMSATS’s degree is more preferable in the market than Superior University.

21. REFFERENCES:
 WWW.IMHALAL.COM

 WWW.WIKIPEDIA.COM

 WWW.GOOGLE.COM

 WWW.CIIT.LAHORE.EDU .PK

 WWW.SUPPERIOR.EDU.PK

 Mr. M.sohail
 Mr. Ahmed butt
 Mr. Ahmed Bilal
 Mr. Farooq
22. EVIDENCES
Teacher Comments