Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) 2017 Prospectus

Prospectus Spring 2017

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Undergraduate degrees BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration 4 years (144 credits) undergraduate degree

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BSCS - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 4 years (140 credits) undergraduate degree

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BSEE - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 4 years (144 credits) undergraduate degree

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BSME - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 4 years (142 credits) undergraduate degree

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B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture 5 years (180 credits) undergraduate degree

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B.Des - Bachelor of Design 4 years (144 credits) undergraduate degree

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Vision and Mission

Vision KITE envisions being not only a superior higher education institution in Pakistan, but also an incubator of innovative ideas and a hub for entrepreneurship. Our goal is to do the following: 1.

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Create an eco-system of education, innovation and entrepreneurship Develop a critical mass of educated professionals who can lead Pakistan’s future development Focus on holistic learning Become a fully integrated University Emphasize on industry-informed curriculum, practical know-how and academic rigor

Mission The Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) is a young, dynamic, degree granting institution of higher learning, located in Karachi. KITE’s mission is to craft and cultivate entrepreneurs and change agents using its unique interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs, while also nurturing other requisite aspects of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city and the country. Currently, KITE is offering degrees in computer science, engineering, business administration, design and architecture since 2013. KITE plans to offer additional undergraduate and graduate programs in entrepreneurship, public policy and a series of graduate degrees in exponential technologies by or before 2019. Technology and the entrepreneurial spirit are in the DNA of the Institute which permeates the campus ecosystem and in every degree program offered. Currently, KITE is operating from its starter campus in Korangi Creek, Karachi. By 2022, KITE’s sponsors intend to build a long term custom campus over a few hundred acres in Karachi.

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Our Patron EDUENRICH

Enriching Society through Education and Entrepreneurship

The Education Enrichment Foundation (EduEnrich) is the parent organization of KITE and is licensed under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984 by the Securities and Exchange Commission Pakistan in December 2011, is a not-for-profit organization run by a team of dedicated and committed professionals who are passionate about creating and maturing innovative solutions for local problems.

The foundation is focused on enhancing the standard of living and global employability for young Pakistanis via a high-quality, industrydriven, globally and locally relevant education.

EduEnrich is driven by the urgent need to address the lack of attention towards science and technology, an absence of structured career guidance, poorly trained graduates and rising unemployment.

EduEnrich’s solution is providing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education, with a strong entrepreneurship and business administration component, that is professionally applicable. It hopes to develop a culture of curiosity and creativity by inculcating an interest in the humanities and social sciences. EduEnrich is committed to education, entrepreneurship, ethics, industry and innovation. In summer 2011, one of the EduEnrich founders established a Robotics Lab in an attempt to kindle a passion for science in children between the ages of 6 to 18 years. KITE, EduEnrich’s flagship institution, hosts a lego competition for the Robotics Lab every year. EduEnrich believes that intervention at all levels of society are required to ensure that young people are given stimulus, engagement, guidance and employment to stay out of negative

activities, and to direct their energies towards productive and income generating possibilities.

The EduEnrich model is focused on successful education-industry integrated models present in nearly-developed economies such as Malaysia and aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry in Pakistan. These models have successfully developed institutes that educate their youth and have established track records in providing employment opportunities that cater to the demands of global and local industries, while confidently following a moral code with national loyalty. At the same time, they are only a few years more advanced than Pakistan.

The Founders of EduEnrich are expatriates and residents of Karachi, which is the most populous city in Pakistan and has the highest proportion of young people in the country. Having assessed the dismal state of affairs of Pakistani youth juxtaposed with the Founders’ personal successes, they decided to give back to the city where they were born and raised. All Founders harbor a firm belief that each individual must contribute to improve the society around them.

EduEnrich’s Board of Governors has extensive business acumen, professional expertise and experience in education delivery and management. These individuals determine our investment and fundraising policies and approve our annual budget.

EduEnrich receives its funding from various donors. Resources are raised through personal solicitation and fundraising events. Pakistani expatriates are strong supporters of The Education Enrichment Foundation.

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KITE University

Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) is EduEnrich’s flagship initiative.

Its raison d’etre: in the current era, technology and entrepreneurship are both prerequisites to achieving economic success and development. KITE is being developed as an iconic undergraduate institution that is industry-led, to impart high-quality education that instills entrepreneurial and ethical values within a tech-savvy youth. KITE is also developing a Liberal Arts core curriculum where the students will be taught courses in English, Urdu, Pakistani History, Islamic Science and Philosophy and Logic. Our graduates will be well-rounded individuals, equipped to capitalize on the latest social, economic and technological prospects available in the global context.

In 2013, KITE launched Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Bachelor’s in Computer Science, followed by 2015 launch of Bachelors of Design and the 2016 launch of Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering & Bachelors of Architecture.

KITE’s larger ecosystem comprises: Faculties & Academics Professional Development Centre Technology Incubation Centre Hackers’ Hostel

The KITE method:

Challenge the status-quo Investigate holistic education approaches Ensure local and global industry relevance Emphasize project-based learning Nurture a “can-do” entrepreneurial mindset Graduate highly employable professionals & leaders

KITE aspires to play a major role in:

Creating an eco-system of education, innovation and entrepreneurship Developing a critical mass of educated professionals who can lead Pakistan’s future development Focusing on holistic education Becoming a fully integrated University Emphasizing on industry-informed curriculum, practical know-how and academic rigor.

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President’s Message Afaque Riaz Ahmed Founder and President The Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) Before coming to Pakistan to explore new entrepreneurial opportunities and reunite with family, Afaque occupied several senior engineering and sales roles in the United States and Canada. In September 2003, he founded Fonebooth Networks, Inc, a telecommunications company based in Silicon Valley. The philosophy and business model for this venture eventually became the basis for a similar business, the Breezecom Group of Companies, with companies based in Malaysia, Pakistan and the UAE which he founded in 2007. In 2011, Afaque’s passion for science and education drove him to establish the Robotics Labs, an interactive platform designed to inculcate a love for science and computer programming in young Pakistanis. This became the founding philosophy of Afaque’s first higher education venture, KITE in 2012/2013. In his spare time, Afaque listens to old ghazals and qawwalis, watches movies and organizes parties for friends and family.

Afaque holds an MBA (Finance) from McGill University, Montreal, Canada and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. He has also completed various professional development courses and executive programs at Singularity University, Stanford University and at The University of California-San Diego.

I believe that one of the core principles to create a better, vibrant, democratic and a more prosperous Pakistan is a 4-year college educated Pakistani with competitive skill sets which will also ensure economic survival and progress in an increasingly globally intertwined landscape.

This belief has become firmer in the last twelve years since I moved back to Pakistan, after having lived in the US for 13 years, and while going through the process of setting up multiple successful tech-enabled startups in Pakistan. Not waiting for the government or some messiah to fix this, I decided to take this initiative as a private, not-for-profit venture with the help of friends and family during my prime years so I can see the mission through its completion. This initiative is KITE– Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship.

KITE’s core vision is to create a critical mass of well-rounded citizens with a “can-do” attitude who thrive in multidimensional, local and global societies. How will that help? It has become the need of the hour to have graduates who are locally relevant and internationally competitive. Such strong willed and powerful individuals will not only be able to improve the current societal setup but will also possess the necessary skills to become entrepreneurs. And being an entrepreneur doesn’t really mean you have to be the next Steve Jobs. Start simple and start small. Being a seasoned entrepreneur myself, I am well-aware of the importance of taking ownership— giving your dream all that you have knowing full well that you can fail. I aim to provide each student with a seed— an idea that is compatible with that student’s skill-set which can eventually take the form of a well-rooted tree—a business that will benefit not only the student but also all of society and the economy as a whole.

Experience is probably always the best teacher. What better way to ensure global competitiveness in our students than to send them abroad so they can learn for themselves? KITE’s recent affiliation with UT Austin will ensure that our students will be able to go abroad for exchange programs and network with the right people. But international exposure must go hand-in-hand with local relevance. The Career Office at KITE provides students with intense career guidance sessions to ensure all students utilize their own unique key strengths when deciding what career paths to pursue. The outcome of these sessions will also help the Career Office to decide which partner companies would best suit each candidate for work placement in the summer. Education at KITE is not just about theoretical concepts that students will memorize and forget; it will include live sessions with professionals, full-time internships, exciting ideas and start-up ventures, and an experience that will take a life-time to forget!

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UT Austin Affiliation THE START OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP June 23rd 2014 witnessed the achievement of yet another milestone in KITE’s history, one that holds unlimited potential and promise. An MoU was signed between Dr Robert A. Peterson, Director of the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and Afaque Riaz Ahmed, Founding Chairperson of the Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE). IC2 Institute is the ‘think and do’ tank of the University of Texas at Austin and works to facilitate the creation of entrepreneurial wealth. The centre has a global perspective and a special interest in developing countries. Partnering with KITE will ensure access to an economy with resources and a talented labour force. In turn, KITE’s students and faculty will receive significant international exposure, high-level training and access to international opportunities. Areas of collaboration include faculty training, access to UT Austin’s vast incubation and acceleration programs, collaborative graduate-level degree programs and a potential transfer of credits arrangement. UT Austin will also facilitate the development of KITE’s overall entrepreneurial ecosystem.

LEARNING FROM THE BEST UT Austin is a name that stands for quality and innovation in the areas of technology and entrepreneurship. KITE’s students will get the opportunity to learn from the very best in the area of study that they have chosen. KITE’s faculty will get international exposure through joint training programs and students will have access to their vast network. They will also get a chance to be part of a rich international student community. Our students will have a competitive edge in international internships, job placements and exchange programs along with being able to take unique courses, meet new people and get to experience campus life, all in the Longhorn way!

(Longhorn is UT’s mascot)

ABOUT THE IC2 INSTITUTE Founded in 1977 as an experiment to test the importance of science and technology in economic development, the IC2 Institute is the ‘think and do’ tank of the University of Texas at Austin and works to facilitate the creation of entrepreneurial wealth. The programs under its umbrella provide strategic counseling, infrastructural support, training and applied economic research.

The Institute links talent with markets for creation of wealth through technology entrepreneurship, benefits society with innovative solutions through social entrepreneurship and connects academia with government and business leaders through civic entrepreneurship. The institute’s goal lies in transforming and sustaining economies worldwide. It envisions equal opportunities to improve quality of life for all citizens.

ABOUT UT AUSTIN The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, boasts a rich cultural heritage and a current student body of 51,000. With 18 schools under its umbrella, the university was named by Princeton Review as one of the nation’s ‘Best Value Colleges’ in 2012. It provides a unique learning opportunity for each individual in every imaginable area of study. UT Austin offers more than 170 undergraduate fields of study, 154 master’s degrees and 86 doctoral programs. So you can just about study anything here, from geosciences and engineering to nursing and fine arts.

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Accreditations

KITE – An Act of Sindh Parliament On September 29, 2016, the Sindh Provincial Assembly passed KITE – Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Act, 2015. This Act of Sindh parliament, customized and precisely according to KITE’s mission requirements, establishes KITE as an autonomous, perpetual, degree granting, higher education academic institution with an explicit mission of promoting an ecosystem of interdisciplinary education, applied knowledge and entrepreneurship. KITE is the first and only degree awarding institution in the entire country wholly dedicated to the mission of crafting entrepreneurs and building the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the city. Many more unique features of KITE, enabled by this act of parliament, will be revealed in due time.

Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad Since 2013 up until 2016, KITE has been an affiliate college of Karachi University and an HEC recognized Institution. However, as of September 29, 2016, with KITE’s charter granted by an Act of Sindh Parliament, KITE’s management team has applied for an upgrade and hence display of KITE’s name on the main list on HEC’s website; essentially, asking HEC for an independent recognition without Karachi University’s supervision. We expect this process to be completed by the end of 2016.

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) For all our Engineering programs, we expect to finalize PEC Accreditation formalities within 2016.

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KITE – Timeline

August, 2011 – Documents filed with the SECP to setup The Education Enrichment Foundation (EduEnrich) – Non-Profit sponsoring entity for KITE. February, 2012 – After approval from SECP, EduEnrich was formally incorporated as a section 42/ SECP Foundation.

March, 2012 – Arrangements/agreement to setup the starter campus in Korangi Creek, Karachi finalized – totaling 100,000 sq. ft of covered space and with a capacity for 1,000 students.

May, 2012 – Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship (KITE) project formally launched.

December, 2012 – Renovations started at the KITE Campus.

January, 2013 – Independent Charter application filed with the Sindh Education Department.

March, 2013 – Classes started (Transition to Computer Science) – a 4-month intense course for non-CS majors, offered by The KITE Center for Professional Development.

July, 2013 – Affiliation with The University of Karachi secured to launch the undergraduate computer science (BCS) and Business Administration (BBA) programs at the KITE campus.

August, 2013 – Undergraduate degree classes start.

June, 2014 – A comprehensive collaborative arrangement signed with the IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin.

January, 2015 – The University of Karachi affiliation extended to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program as well.

September, 2016 – Besides existing BBA, BS.CS and B.Des, KITE launches BS.EE, BS.ME and B.Arch undergraduate programs.

September 29, 2016 – The Sindh Provincial Assembly grants an independent charter to KITE – essentially making KITE a statutory, autonomous, degree granting, higher education academic institution with an explicit mission of crafting entrepreneurs and building the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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School of Business The School of Business at the Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship incorporates the rigor of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), with the critical thinking skills associated with social sciences, and rounds it off with an applied education about the fundamentals of business.

Consistent with a mission to produce a critical mass of citizens with a “can-do” attitude, graduates from the School of Business will be able to hit the ground running upon completing the four year undergraduate program.

As the country’s first truly “tech-centric” business school, the School of Business incorporates the three fundamental pillars of the ecosystem at KITE. By combining a robust knowledge of computing with the fundamentals of business and the social sciences, the curriculum at the School of Business is truly inter-disciplinary. Since computing is a ubiquitous tool in the world of business, and given the strong linkages with industry that KITE possesses, students at the School of Business will focus on the application of knowledge throughout their undergraduate years. Ultimately, the School of Business aims to train entrepreneurs – individuals who can identify business problems, create ideas, and then execute those ideas.

The Entrepreneurship program at the School of Business is designed to help you evaluate and tackle problems like a businessperson. Entrepreneurship is a powerful combination of critical and creative thought processes, and a positive, “can-do” attitude that guarantees the execution and success of ideas.

The program will teach you how to identify and critically evaluate business issues, create solutions for those problems, and then execute those solutions. That is the essence of entrepreneurship.

At KITE, we believe that entrepreneurs are made, not taught. That is why, after four years of an immersive and hands-on experience in the KITE ecosystem, you will be ready to take control of your ideas and execute them.

This means that you will be well-positioned to realizing your business idea once you graduate, or expanding an existing business globally, or becoming that highly sought after business executive, who can provide solutions to industries across business. After all, the best business executives actually embody what entrepreneurship is all about, and equating entrepreneurship to business ownership is just a common misconception.

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BBA (Entrepreneurship) What makes the KITE BBA (Entrepreneurship) program different?

The BBA (Entrepreneurship) program will offer three distinct advantages to its graduates.

Academics: At KITE, your education will be at par with the best undergraduate programs in Pakistan. With interdisciplinary education at the heart of the university’s vision, the program will incorporate a breadth of courses, including an introduction to the social sciences and a robust understanding of core computing concepts. Moreover, the curriculum for each course is designed to be relevant to the needs of the industry. KITE has partnered with representatives from different industries to ensure that the courses are designed such that the content is relevant for you throughout your career. Another integral part of the KITE experience is the hands-on learning provided by immersive, industry-led projects, which will be a part of most of the courses in the program. Finally, KITE will give students the opportunity to apply what they have learnt in the school year by placing them with an industry partner for the duration of the summer.

Networking: The most valuable resource for any entrepreneur is his or her network. KITE will ensure that you interact constantly with successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and senior executives. This will allow you to build up your own network even as an undergraduate. These are the contacts that will be invaluable to you in the future.

How will KITE make sure that Chartered you come byin thecontact with these individuals? Well, KITE will (and already does) organize a number of conferences, Government of Sindhseminars and lectures to allow you to meet such personalities. Moreover, the conferences, seminars and lectures will be designed and executed by students themselves, ensuring that you, as a student, get the maximum amount of exposure to learn from these seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs.

Technology: Computing is a ubiquitous tool in this day and age for any entrepreneur. It allows you to multi-task efficiently, streamline processes and reduce costs. In fact, any business in the next decade or two will need to understand the fundamentals of website design and management, social media, project management, and database management. Without a robust of knowledge of modern computing tools, executing ideas will remain a challenge.

The ecosystem and coursework at KITE will, however, ensure that you understand the fundamentals of computing and its applications that are relevant to the world of business. This will allow you to hit the ground running with your ideas as soon as you graduate. And your competence in computing will give you an edge in any work place. At KITE, we firmly believe that computers are the way of the future. And the BBA (Entrepreneurship) program will combine academics with all the tools you will need as a future entrepreneur.

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School of Computing The School of Computing at the Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship incorporates the logical and computational education at the core of any good computer science program, with a well-rounded curriculum of social sciences, while also focusing on developing students’ entrepreneurial skills.

The School of Computing aims to produce graduates with a thorough grasp of the fundamental concepts in computer science, and their applications. Furthermore, as a part of KITE’s ecosystem, the School will require graduates to explore other disciplines, such as the fundamentals of business, the social sciences and design concepts, and help them launch their own ideas and ventures while at the University.

Programs at the School will include coursework, labs and project-based learning and offer both a theoretical and practical grounding in computer science, as well as depth of knowledge in specialized fields. Students will acquire a strong foundation in math, physics, programming languages, software engineering, computer architecture and data structures and algorithms.

They will also gain insight into the practical issues of building and maintaining effective computer systems and databases for different industries. Information security and networks, humancomputer interaction and artificial intelligence are other components of the program.

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BSCS (Computer Science) Are you a problem solver? Do you spend sleepless nights poring over mathematical proofs? Do you dream about coding your own video game or inventing next-gen gadgets? Creator, innovator, thinker: if any of these descriptions sound like you, you’re in the right place. Read on.

The modern world is not the world your parents grew up in. It runs and thrives on technology, and technological leaders are now needed in large numbers. Computing Science, in particular, has become the fundamental tool for any discipline of the future. Strong programming skills are increasingly becoming part and parcel of most jobs of the modern world. Being tech-savvy is now mandatory, even if you do not intend on pursuing technology as a career. There are more jobs now than ever in the computing field in Pakistan. These jobs have higher starting salaries and these salaries grow faster than the market average. These jobs are also expected to grow at a much faster rate than jobs in other professions like Engineering, Medicine & Law. Strong computing skills also enable you to have career mobility – opening up the doors of the global market to you. By creating products like games and mobile apps, you can start your own business and truly live a hands-free life.

The Karachi Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship is led by a team of driven veterans drawn from the academia and the industry. Therefore, KITE has the best of both worlds – the academic rigor of traditional disciplines and the pulse of the industry. Our unique teaching methodology sets us apart from other colleges & universities.

Chartered by the We teach you what matters most, and we ensure – through strong industrial linkages andofemployer input on our curriculum – that we always Government Sindh stay abreast of the latest advancements in the markets at home and abroad. We believe that the best way to learn is through complete immersion. Our ‘Ecosystem’ fosters a creative multidisciplinarian mindset that constantly encourages you to grow as a person as well as a student.

This mindset sets you up for success, motivating you to realize your true potential. We’re here to guide you through each critical step of this process, from conception through incubation to realization. Whether you want a well-paying job at home (or abroad), to start your own technology business, or be ready to explore the next frontier of computing science, KITE can help.

The KITE BSCS (Computer Science) Unlike other Computer Science programs, we put you on the path to success from the get-go. Our BSCS is the quickest route to gainful employment – you start receiving skills that immediately and positively impact your employability from the first day of the program. Did you know that at KITE you are taught a programming language in the first year of your studies? Despite this, the KITE BSCS does not shortchange you academically – the program maintains the rigor of a traditional Computer Science course, covering all the important areas of Computer Science theory.

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School of Engineering KITE’s 4-year undergraduate degree programs will teach critical thinking to engineers, giving them a strong foundation in theory, relevant hands-on experience, technical specialization and expertise. Engineering education at KITE combines rigorous training in engineering fundamentals and applications with essential knowledge through the KITE core curriculum of liberal arts, design, computing and entrepreneurship courses.

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BSEE (Electrical Engineering) KITE’s 4-year BSEE degree (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering) will teach critical thinking to electrical engineers, giving them a strong foundation in theory, relevant hands-on experience, technical specialization and expertise. Electrical Engineering at KITE combines rigorous training in engineering fundamentals and applications with essential knowledge through the KITE core curriculum of liberal arts, design, computing and entrepreneurship courses.

Students will study diverse utilization of electricity and electrical equipment that generates, allocates and distributes power as well as the construction and design of a range of electronics from calculators to supercomputers. Exposure to current industry trends and a custom made electronics lab will allow the use of creative solutions to entrepreneurial opportunities.

All KITE Electrical Engineering students will have the opportunity to undertake applied research in preparation of engineering innovation and lifelong learning, obtain practical work experience in related industries and companies, attain essential entrepreneurship skills and use design thinking to establish their own start-ups in the future.

Career opportunities: KITE’s Electrical Engineering program offers outstanding preparation for employment and entrepreneurship in all industries where there is a need for the construction, repair and improvement of electrical devices, particularly in these industries: Power generation, distribution and transmission,Chartered Computer research and manufacturing, Telecommunication by the networks, Electrical equipmentGovernment and systems manufacturing, Aircraft and Automobile Industry, of Sindh Healthcare and Medical applications, Sensors and environmental monitoring, Navigations control, Scientific research.

KITE has been successfully running its internship program through which our students get the chance to experience the industry. KITE offers up to 100% scholarship based on academic performance and financial need. 65% of our current students are on scholarships.

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School of Engineering KITE’s 4-year undergraduate degree programs will teach critical thinking to engineers, giving them a strong foundation in theory, relevant hands-on experience, technical specialization and expertise. Engineering education at KITE combines rigorous training in engineering fundamentals and applications with essential knowledge through the KITE core curriculum of liberal arts, design, computing and entrepreneurship courses.

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BSME (Mechanical Engineering) KITE’s 4-year BSME degree (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) trains mechanical engineers who posses critical thinking skills as well as a strong foundation in theory, relevant hands-on experience and technical specialization and expertise.

Mechanical Engineering at KITE combines rigorous training in engineering fundamentals and applications with essential knowledge through the KITE core curriculum of liberal arts, design, computing and entrepreneurship courses. The Department intends to provide a firm foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry, offering students an excellent educational experience to sharpen their talents and skills through the tools needed to excel in field of mechanical engineering.

The curriculum is designed to meet industry standards which will enable graduates to work in the local and international industry or create their own engineering start-ups as a result of their custom made engineering lab. All KITE Engineering students will have the opportunity to undertake applied research in preparation of engineering innovation and lifelong learning, obtain practical work experience in related industries and companies, attain essential entrepreneurship skills, using design thinking to establish their own start-ups in the future.

Career opportunities: KITE’s Mechanical Engineering program offers outstanding preparation for Chartered by the employment and entrepreneurship in all industries where there is a need for the construction, Government of Sindh repair and improvement of mechanical devices, particularly in these industries: Power generation, distribution and transmission, Systems manufacturing, Aircraft and Automobile Industry, Scientific research, Heavy Mechanical Complex, Armed Forces and many industries in private sector.

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School of Art and Architecture The School of Arts & Architecture at KITE is designed to be an inventive place of learning.

The campus itself has been designed to reflect the philosophy at KITE. In an environment that encourages students to collaborate with each other while challenging their own limits, the School is committed to a transformative impact on its surroundings.

As a part of the ecosystem at KITE, students at the School of Arts & Architecture will get a chance to work with students in other programs, initially helping them design products, online portals, and marketing materials for their projects, but eventually contribute works of both value and beauty to the community around KITE. Students at the School of Arts & Architecture will also learn to use the most relevant computer design tools available in this day and age so that their ideas can be translated into a tangible form. In essence, the School will provide its graduates with the critical balance between aesthetics and practicality.

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B.Arch (Architecture) Our Bachelor of Architecture is a 5 year undergraduate degree that trains you in approaching applied architecture holistically, within specific south asian context of society, economy and climate, through building functionality, materials and methods of construction, structural systems and energy-conscious design. Our process is user-centric approaches design of buildings and the environment through design research.

The curriculum is designed and updated to meet the academic and experiential learning goals of Architecture Design, Architectural Analysis, Visual Communication, Theory of Architecture, Environmental studies, Urban and Landscape Design, Urban Spaces, Materials, Construction, Structures, Systems and Services, Digital Tools and Professional Development. The curriculum is aligned with recommendations and guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, as well as the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP).

The shared foundation year with KITE Bachelors of Design students consists of custom-made, cutting-edge Design, Computing and Entrepreneurship core curriculum designed by internationally qualified faculty. Regardless of the degree you choose, you have the freedom to switch to another major after your first year. International standard 5 year B.Arch degree, based on recommendations from IAP and PCATP. Chartered by the The KITE common core courses will teach you International-standard market-ready skills in Government of Sindh Computing, Design and Entrepreneurship, regardless of which undergrad program you join. Our unique undergrad degree will train and support you to become a successful entrepreneur, giving you the freedom to work on your own terms, anywhere in the world.

We offer up-to 100% academic Scholarships based on academic performance and financial need. 65% of our current students are on scholarships. KITE has been successfully running its Internship program through which our students gets the chance to experience on what it takes to work in the industry.

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School of Arts and Architecture The School of Arts & Architecture at KITE is designed to be an inventive place of learning. The campus itself has been designed to reflect the philosophy at KITE – and the programs at the Design School will in turn reflect that philosophy. In an environment that encourages students to collaborate with each other while challenging their own limits, the School is committed to a transformative impact on its surroundings.

Our society’s complex socio-cultural issues necessitate the need to have good visual communication to help bridge the gap between people giving the ideas and those receiving them. Design is a platform for problem solving and therefore, requires people who are thoughtful, creative and willing to move out of their comfort zones to challenge the status quo.

The program will seek to develop technical skills in students as well as develop their sense of aesthetics to ensure our graduates are solution-oriented and innovative with a good sense of design. To ensure KITE students develop a futuristic vision, our curriculum includes a thorough understanding of history so students can critically analyze the past and relate it to contemporary issues to come up with viable solutions. At the end of the final year, all students enrolled in the program will be given the opportunity to exhibit their portfolio to build a name for themselves in the market for future opportunities.

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B.Des (4 degree majors) Our Bachelor of Design is a 4 year undergraduate degree that trains you in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or Media Arts through international-standard practices and mentors with local industry experience. You will learn applied design practices through a diverse range of core and elective subjects such as Publication Design, Advertising, Photography, Computer graphics, History of Art, User Experience design and Interaction Design in a multidisciplinary ecosystem that promotes entrepreneurship.

Career Opportunities: CommunicationDesign: Advertising design, Exhibition Designer, Photographer, Editorial Designer, Book Designer, Communication Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Packaging Designer, Book Designer, Packaging Designer, Website Designer Industrial Design: Product Design, Exhibition Design, Furniture Designer, Interior Designer, Set Designer, Product Designer Textile Design: Print Designer, Apparel Designer, Textile Designer, Textile accessories, Crafts, Set Design and costumes.

Media Arts: Film & Television Production, Video Editor, Digital Film Maker, Illustrator, Animator, Photographer, Website Designer The KITE common core courses will teach you International-standard market-ready skills in Chartered by the Computing, Design and Entrepreneurship, regardless of which undergrad program you join. Our Government of Sindh unique undergrad degree will train and support you to become a successful entrepreneur, giving you the freedom to work on your own terms, anywhere in the world.

Choose one major and one minor concentration from one of the four B. Des tracks. Custom-made, cutting-edge Design, Computing and Entrepreneurship KITE core curriculum designed by internationally qualified faculty. Regardless of the degree you choose, you have the freedom to switch to another major after your foundation year.

We offer up-to 100% academic Scholarships based on academic performance and financial need. 65% of our current students are on scholarships. KITE has been successfully running its Internship program through which our students gets the chance to experience on what it takes to work in the industry.

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KITE Admissions Process Flowchart Register for the admission test by clicking on the “apply” banner button at www.kite.edu.pk

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If you pay the admission test fees before the test date= Please deposit Rs.1,000 in the bank account (details are emailed to you when you signup) and email the photo or scan of the fee payment receipt to REGISTRATION admission@kite.edu.pk.

If you pay the admission test fees ON the test date=Please bring Rs 1,500 in cash wth you.

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ADMISSION TEST

Successful candidates will be asked to appear for the interview.

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Unsuccessful candidates will be informed about the decision.

RESULTS PASS : Successful candidates will be given an offer letter, including an Application Form for Merit Scholarship (if selected).

WAIT-LISTED : Candidates who have been waitlisted will be informed about their application status.

REJECTED : Candidates who did not clear the interview will be informed about the decision.

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Successful candidates to bring: - Original educational documents for verification.

- Completed Scholarship application forms (if applicable) - Pay Order in favor of Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship against semester dues

VERIFICATION & ADMISSION FEE

NOTIFICATION FOR SEMESTER START

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INTERVIEW & MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

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