KARACHI: IBA Karachi and the Institute for Educational Development at Aga Khan University (AKU-IED) have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deliver the School Management Series 2026–2027, aimed at strengthening leadership and management capabilities among school administrators.
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Letter of Agreement (LoA) at AKU-IED on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah Z. Sheikh, Dean and Professor, School of Business Studies at IBA Karachi, and Dr. Farid Panjwani, Dean and Professor, Institute for Educational Development at Aga Khan University.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Sahar Awan, Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Management Department at IBA-SBS; Moeid Sultan, Director Finance; Naheed Merchant, Head of Legal Affairs and Secretary BOG; Fuad Mehdi, Head of Marketing and Communications; and faculty members representing IBA Karachi.
Dr. Tania Bubela, Provost and Vice President-Academics at Aga Khan University, joined the ceremony virtually and delivered remarks of appreciation.
The 16-week School Management Series is scheduled to run from November 2026 to March 2027. The programme will be jointly developed and delivered by IBA Karachi and AKU-IED, with a focus on strengthening school leadership and management practices.
The programme will conclude with a closing ceremony and Leadership Showcase at IBA Karachi.
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing educational leadership and professional development through academic partnership.