Allama Iqbal Open University is the pioneer of distance learning education in Asia. With the collaboration of commonwealth of Learning, 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 Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Nigeria. It aims to complement existing MBA/MPA programs in meeting the growing demands for postgraduate level of education in business and public administration in commonwealth countries. Designed for busy working professionals, the program can be completed by the students at their own pace. The minimum completion time for MBA or MPA is two years. The program is offered in online and distance learning modes with enhanced face to face component.
The department of Commonwealth MBA/MPA program for executives was established in July 2003. The department is offering hybrid programs; one is for face to face students and the other is for online students. Commonwealth MBA/MPA program for executives is an internationally recognized program.

Department of COL MBA/MPA has started online educational program using OLIVE (Open Learning Institute of Virtual Education) idea. The goal of the program is to provide an electronic framework for delivery of course syllabi, schedules, presentations, text-based discussions, chat, online digital resources, assignment grading, quizzes and test that are accessible from any part of the world at any time.

Open Learning Institute of Virtual Education (OLIVE) is a teaching and learning management system that allows instructor and students to interact in a virtual classroom by enabling web-based management and delivery of courses.

The Mission

The mission of Commonwealth MBA/MPA Program for Executives is to provide experienced managers and professionals with an applied and integrative business management, education that 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 global economy.

GOALS

To deliver high quality professional program in management and public administration through distance education with enhanced face to face component or online web based mode.