Allama Iqbal Open University is the pioneer of distance education in Asia. With the collaboration of commonwealth of Learning (COL), Allama Iqbal Open University has taken step towards virtual education.

This program is the outcome of close collaboration between Commonwealth and the National Open universities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Papau New Guinea and Nigeria.

The mission of COL MBA/MPA Program for Executives is to provide an applied and integrative business management education to experienced managers and professionals. This education develops their critical thinking and leadership abilities, so that they can better manage resources, use information technology, understand diverse cultures, and effectively address strategic issues in a dynamic business environment.