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Dear Students,

Many of you will be opting for higher studies once you graduate from LUMS. As you begin to
select universities, programmes and courses, advice from others who have already been down
this road, should definitely help.

Several of our alumni are at renowned universities abroad completing graduate programmes in
various disciplines. This Primer on Graduate Studies documents the experiences of these alumni
and some other individuals regarding the application process. Through this publication, we hope
to facilitate and expedite your efforts to secure admission and funding in the University of your
Choice.

The Primer covers important information on the application process for universities in UK, USA,
Australia and Canada. The topics range from university programs to culture and lifestyle of the
place and from scholarships information to admission and visa process. You should not, however,
rely solely on this information and must conduct your own search via Internet, British Council,
American Center etc.

You can also contact these alumni if desired and get first hand access to all that you need to
know or wish to know about your choice institutions(s). The contact information is mentioned
towards the end of this publication

Happy reading and good luck in all your future endeavors!

Nasim Asghar
Manager
Career Development Office
nasghar@lums.edu.pk
SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITIES WHERE LUMS GRADUATES HAVE GAINED ADMISSION

United States of America:

Bentley College

Boston University

Brown University

Carnegie Mellon

Claremont Graduate School

Columbia University

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Duke University

Fordham University

Georgia Southern University

Harvard University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Johns Hopkins University

Northwestern University

Rice University

San Jose State University

Santa Clara University

Southern Methodist University

Stanford University

Syracuse University

Texas A&M
University of California, Irvine

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Deigo

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Chicago

University of Delaware

University of Houston, Clear Lake

University of Illinois, Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

University of Memphis

University of New Orleans


University of Nugannun

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern California

University of Texas

University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, San Antonio

University of Toronto

University of Wisconsin Madison

Washington University, St.Louis

Yale University

United Kingdom

Birkbeck College, University of London

Bristol University

Brunel University

Cardiff University

Imperial College

King’s College of London


Kingston University

Lancaster University

Law School, London

London School of Economics

Middlesex University

Oxford University

University College London

University of Bath

University of Birmingham

University of Cambridge

University of Edinburgh

University of Essex

University of Leicester

University of Manchester

University of Newcastle

University of Oxford

University of Sheffield

University of St. Andrews

University of Sussex

University of Warwick

University of York

Canada

McGill University

Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario

University of British Columbia

University of Toronto

University of Western Ontario

University of Waterloo
Others

ENI Corporate University, Italy

Glasgow University, Scotland

University of Canberra, Australia

University of Wollongong, Australia

University of Tu Delft, Netherlands

SOME USEFUL SUGGESTIONS FROM LUMS ALUMNI

There are a number of BSc (Honours) students who have opted for higher studies abroad. Some
of them have provided the Career Development Office the following suggestions for the benefit of
those who want to pursue higher education abroad:

Ali Sufiyan
BSc Economics 2004
There are a few things that need to be taken care of ASAP while planning to apply to Graduate
school, the foremost one among them being GRE/ GMAT etc. Allow yourself at least a month to
prepare for either. Also, since it gets really difficult to prepare during the quarter, the best time to
prep for and take the test(s) is over the summer break. In any case, do realize that the peak
application season in the U.S. runs from mid-October to early January so plan accordingly.

In applying to universities, do ensure a geographic mix, i.e. try applying outside the U.S. as well.
For those interested in applying locally, the MBA at LUMS is probably the best option. It is a
thoroughly grueling experience and 2 years long at that, but the payoffs are enormous. The
admission process mainly hinges on a good GMAT score along with good extra-curricular. A good
interview is a key to getting in. One must come across as a confident (not brash) person who can
contribute effectively to class discussions later on. For this, do try interning during each of the first
three years during undergraduate studies.

Be prepared to spend a lot of money usually above Rs.20-30k on the entire admission deal
abroad since in order to have a reasonable response rate from the universities, one must apply to
at least 5 to 7 schools with a few ambitious as well as safe bets. The applications are quite costly
to send via courier so allow sufficient time for them to reach the admission office well in time, the
earlier on the better. The tests, especially the GMAT is around $250 so once again have enough
money saved up. The recommendations as well as the SOP also count a lot though one probably
has to work extra hard at truly polishing an SOP if applying for a different discipline at graduate
school from the one at undergraduate schools. Allow plenty of time for the recommendations as
well and ask the instructors for all the letters you need in one go since they can be quite edgy
and can procrastinate later on as well. Do check out DAWN periodically since it quite often has
some very good funding opportunities. Also, use this primer wisely by asking the LUMS alumni
already at your university of choice for advice. They probably would be glad to help if you don’t
swamp them with a lot of emails.

This time around, funding was a big issue but a way to go around it is to apply for the visa
beforehand and be in the U.S. a couple of weeks before the start of the semester. This would
allow you to aggressively pursue any assistantships opportunities that there may be. For this you
need to be able to afford going there on your own. Yet, I do know of a person this year who did
just that and is now on an RA-ship that pretty much covers all the expenses while studying.

Here’s wishing you the best of luck in your future pursuits!

A. Ali Pasha
BSc Computer Science 2001
Graduate school is a good opportunity to change your area of concentration. Just because you
did a certain major in your undergrad doesn't mean that you have to continue it in Graduate
School. Therefore before applying to grad school, sit down, and think about what you really want
to learn and your career objectives. Most universities appreciate that you have thought about
these issues and it does help in securing admission.

Abdul Mannan Abassi


BSc Economics 1999
If you want to pursue financial engineering, you should really concentrate on taking a number of
math courses especially Calculus, Probability, Statistics, Operations Research/Optimization and
Linear Algebra. If possible take a course in Stochastic Processes. Also if you can learn one
programming language - either C++ or VB, that is a big plus in getting jobs later on in this field.

Abid Mohsin
BSc Economics 2000
Start with contacting people you know, who are affiliated with the university. Also try and get in
touch with people in the particular department for advice. Be short and polite in your e-mails, and
PLEASE use correct grammar and spelling. Most people would be too busy to reply, so
understand that and tell them that you know they might be busy, but you would really appreciate
their advice. I was able to eliminate a few universities by the responses I got from the professors
and the students in those programme (obviously, I did not know them), and someone in Stanford
gave me advice on the Statement of Purpose.

Adeel Siddiqui
BSc Computer Science 1999
It is critical to spend as much time as possible on improving your application. You need to
customize the application for each school you apply to. Go out and find universities with
professors doing research in the area of your interest. The senior project would be a great help
here. Get in touch with the professors if possible and tell them about your project. Be sure to
include details of your project and other research interests in the application. For graduate
schools, it is the professors themselves who go through the applications for potential candidates
with like research interests. They are very interested in finding themselves a work force and you
need to present yourself as the most compatible candidate. This also makes applying as soon as
possible, very critical. The professors go through the application looking for potential Research
Assistants and when they are done finding them, they look no more. Your application being the
first one improves the odds tremendously.

Ambreen Iqbal Malik


BSc Economics 1999
You should get some work experience in a relevant field before applying for a Masters
programme. That will help you get admitted to reputable universities and will also make the
masters experience more worthwhile.
Students should really think about what exactly they want in their masters. The idea is not just
getting a degree but getting something that will fit in their career plans.

Amir Ali Jafri


BSc Computer Science 1999
Contact the graduate faculty directly, and show your interest in the programme. Also ask them for
recommendations, etc. Read up on the faculty’s research or at least be aware of their focus
before you contact them.

Amna Latif
BSc Computer Science 2001
Go to schools, which are near a place where there is a lot of demand for e.g. California, Dallas,
Washington D.C or Boston. Do not go for MIS degrees because they are pretty worthless, as it is
not easy to get sponsorship afterwards. Contrary to Pakistan the school you go to does not
determine the job you will get and how much money you will end up making eventually.

Arfat Qayyum
BSc Economics 1997
I would seriously recommend a cost benefit analysis of the degree you intend to pursue and the
institution offering it.

Armughan Javaid
BSc Computer Science 1998
Write a good admission essay / statement. Work experience is good for professional degrees like
MSE but not PhD.

Asad Faruqui
BSc Computer Science 1997
Get a good GRE score, once you get admission, contact some faculty to see
if they have RA or TA openings but don't pester them, only talk with a professor whose research
you find interesting. If you have a couple of friends going with you to the same university that will
be the best, it helped me a lot. Also I hear the visa takes a long time, so apply well in advance
otherwise you'll have undue issues and worries.

Fahd Osman
BSc Computer Science 1997
There is another very important issue that LUMS (with Pakistani nationality) students planning on
studying in the US should be aware of. The US student visa process could take more than 2
months. They are running security checks on male visa applicants from certain countries
(Pakistan is on the lucky list!). I had to experience similar problems when I got my H-1b (work)
visa from Canada. They should apply well in advance and hope to get an acceptance letter a
couple of months before their semester starts.
For a Masters degree in the US, it is extremely difficult to get financial aid. Work experience in a
related field will always make your application stronger.

Faisal Nasir
BSc Computer Science 2001
It is tough to get admitted into the top ranked universities and to get enough aid. Nowadays more
people are opting for higher-studies and the level of competition has gone up. Always look for a
university that is in the first 25 or second 25-50 tier and has a good amount of departmental funds
and faculty along with other details.

Haroon Akbar Sheikh


BSc Economics 1998
Work for a few years first and research the degree before you plunge in to it. Try to avoid being
misled by fancy names or trendy options e.g. find out what MSc in Finance is all about.

Hasan Amjad
BSc Computer Science 1997
For PhD: apply to several places; find out what research they do and tailor your research
proposal. For funding (UK): lots of third party organizations give funding; the university
prospectus will have details on all of them.

Imran A. Khan
BSc Economics 1997
If you want to go for an MBA, get at least 2 years of work experience... Entrance tests count. Get
on with the GMAT and GRE.

Jahanzeb Sherwani
BSc Computer Science 2002
Once you've gotten admission, make sure you request your I-20 ASAP, and apply for the visa
ASAP. 10 LUMS students couldn't enroll this year because of extended visa delays.

Kamran Ahsan
BSc Computer Science 2000
Don’t be afraid to apply ambitiously. Choose an overall balanced mix but do apply to top
universities as well.

Khawaja Obaidullah
BSc Computer Science 2001
Due to the current security situation, spread your programme of choice over a wide geographical
region, so that you are not dependent on one particular country issuing a visa.

Laila Bushra
BSc Computer Science 1999
Explore all the universities for your particular programme carefully, try and correspond with the
faculty members beforehand, and choose your departments carefully.

Mansoor Mirza
BSc Computer Science 2001
For CS students,
-Get good GRE analytical and quantitative scores. Shoot for 750 in each and anything above 500
in verbal. Don’t waste time on taking the verbal over 600, as that time should better be spent
taking the analytical from 700-750.
-Start in advance and shortlist universities early on in the academic process. It is okay to feel a
little lost in choosing universities. Research on your own and ask around as well.
Mehreen Tanvir
BSc Economics 1999
It is crucial to find the right programme for yourself. There are many specializations and degree
programmes and there is one out there that is right for you. FIND IT. If you find the right
programme you can convince the admission committee that this is what you sincerely want to be
doing. GRE and all are important but I think the suitability of the programme is essential.

Muhammad Abbas Raza


BSc Economics 1997
1. Apply in advance- usually 3-4 months before published deadlines to qualify for aid
2. Have some work experience in the area of study
3. Try to make direct contact with the Department Head/ Faculty via e-mail or telephone
4. Sell your strong points
5. Quantitative abilities are a must

Muhammad Omer Suleman


BSc Computer Science 2000
Your undergraduate major does not have to restrict you in terms of the fields that you want to
pursue at graduate level. If you want to go for a mainly academic degree, apply in your fourth
year, unless you have no idea what you want to study. And keeping in mind the current visa
situation, do apply to universities in UK and Canada in addition to applying to the US.

Nabil. H. Mustafa
BSc Computer Science 1998
A published paper in a good conference tremendously helps. So if possible, make your final
project a research oriented one, rather than a programming one, with the final object a
publishable paper.

Nadia Hussain
BSc Economics 1999
With a LUMS degree it is a good idea to send in course catalogues and all documentation that
will establish the equivalence of our BSc (Honours) with a four-year college degree in the US.

Nauman Azhar
BSc Computer Science 2000
Spend time on your application, paying particular attention to your statement of purpose. Have a
good all-round life at LUMS!

Noman Noor Mohammad


BSc Computer Science 1997
Couple of pointers:
- We had taken GRE lightly during our days. Treat it as the single most important factor in getting
into universities abroad.

- Keep in touch from the professors, via email, where you are about to apply, especially if u are
interested in their field of research and let them know that. Helps when the committee sits and
decides between final applicants....you will be someone they already know in a way!

- Contact any LUMS alumni who are studying or have already studied in the university. They
might be able to send some recommendation emails to the faculty.

- Very important to have the four-year degree thing clear from the start. A lot of graduate
admission offices simply reject applications based on that and it never even reaches the intended
graduate programme.
Naveed Ahmad
BSc Computer Science 1998
Study for GRE/TOEFL as soon as possible, starting from first year of bachelors! Apply for a PhD
if you need financial aid.

Rida Zaidi
BSc Economics 1999
Research the programmes thoroughly to be certain that they fit your interests and would help
your career advancement. As far as admissions are concerned, a good GRE score is important.
However, it is not critical. Admission essays / statement of purpose and recommendations are
also important and should not be neglected.

Rishad Yaseen Patel


BSc Economics 1997
Build up examples that demonstrate leadership, motivation and interpersonal skills. If you can,
then make an appointment and visit in person and meet with Admissions Director.

Saad Ansari
BSc Computer Science 2001
For CS students,
Go for higher studies. It is probably the best possible option available with the world job market in
slump, particularly IT. Regardless of that, an MS goes a long way and stays with you for life. It
builds your personal network and expands your outlook in your field. It offers you a very decent
entry into the market if you are a fresh graduate and do not have a whole lot of experience.
Obviously if you have some work experience, it will help you get enrolled in a good programme.
Unless you have complete confidence in your ability to switch context between a professional
lifestyle and an academic frame, and you land a very good job, with considerable long/short run
potential and growth, I would strongly recommend going for higher studies.

Salahuddin Khawaja
BSc Computer Science 1997
Start preparing for the GRE/GMAT before hand; maybe the LUMS management should be
involved in offering courses.

Salman Ahmed
BSc Economics 1999
Research the programme well (i.e. course content etc) and it might be a good idea not to apply
for a PhD if you are doing that to secure funding only.

Salman Qureshi
BSc Computer Science 1997
For Computer Science students it is always better to apply to a Masters Programme if one can
afford it. It is easier to get admission and one can decide whether to continue for a PhD or join
the industry. If financial assistance is required, it is better to apply for a PhD. Try to apply to an
urban or suburban campus and not an isolated college town. There will be more opportunities,
and you’ll be more in touch with other people than in a rural college town.

Sara Tahir
BSc Computer Science 2000
Apply early. Try to get excellent GMAT/GRE scores. Write a killer Statement of Purpose. Collect
some good references from professors and/or employers. Make sure you have a good selection
of universities on your list: there should be some backups along with the institutions of your
choice.
Sara Zaka
BSc Economics 1999
A good GRE score is very helpful so work for that.

Sultan Akif
BSc Computer Science 2001
Don’t just apply to UK or US. Think of other options like Germany or somewhere in Asia. Most of
the education in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway is free of charge.

Tayyab Rafiq Balagamwala


BSc Economics 1999
I think I would say go for something that you want to do....for example I love accounts so I went
for this degree.....and don’t expect the world if you graduate from a foreign university........you will
not necessarily get a job even if you graduate from a top-ranked school....it all depends upon the
economy....however, bear in mind that graduating from abroad will give you more chances of a
good career as compared to graduating from Pakistan and doing a job over here. The only
exception is if you start your own successful business in Pakistan.

Umar Saif
BSc Computer Science 1998
There are long term advantages, both financial and prestige-wise, for doing a PhD. A degree from
the top 10 schools is exponentially better than a degree from a lower-tier school, especially a
PhD. Though a PhD in the US takes longer, it is worth it if you want to pursue a faculty position in
the US (which is much better than working in industry). Only go to the UK if you can get in a very
good school (Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, LSE), and as UK does not have a taught
component in PhD, one needs to work quite hard to compete with the best students in the US.

Usman Waheed
BSc Economics 1999
MBA 2002
Please apply well in advance because visa screening takes a lot of time after 9/11.

Abish Toseef
BSc Economics 2003
Apart from your GPA, your GRE and GMAT scores remain extremely important. Do not just apply
to Ivy Leagues because they get a lot of applications every year and a lot of screening takes
place. Volunteer work during a student’s life really helps a lot in securing admission abroad.

Cyril Almeida
BSc Economics 2003
Ivy leagues are looking for smart people with an edge. They want articulate people who are
visionaries. Make sure that you have quality stuff on your resume. Also, keep your term papers
and writing samples with you once you graduate because most good universities ask for them
during the application process.
Universities/Programmes – Alumni Perspective

To help students gain admission in a foreign university or to decide about a programme suitable
for them, the BSc alumni have discussed and described their universities and the programme i.e.
their field of study. Their experiences are described in detail as under.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Adeel Siddiqui
BSc Computer Science 1999
University of California, Santa Barbara
MS Computer Science
The school has a very good networking and distributed systems programme. TA ship was never a
problem to find while I was there. Even RA ship was easy to get. All things considered, UCSB is a
pretty good choice.

Amna Latif
BSc Computer Science 2001
University of Texas at Dallas
PhD Computer Science
University of Texas at Dallas has a very good reputation among most companies in Dallas. Not
many people outside US know about it. However, with a master in CS from here getting a job in
the industry is straightforward.

Asad Faruqui
BSc Computer Science 1997
University of California, Santa Barbara
MS Computer Science
UCSB has a great MS in CS programme, with emphasis on programming and the rating of the
university has gone up in the last few years also. I tend to think they prefer some sort of
experience also, so 1-2 years experience might be worthwhile. The bad thing is that the CS
department is not that rich and only if you are an RA, will they pay your full tuition. When I was
there, they just used to pay my in-state tuition leaving the out of state tuition still to be paid, but
the monthly stipend can make up for that. You have an option of doing a masters thesis or take
an exam (which I thought was quite convenient for people wanting to graduate early).

Faisal Nasir
BSc Computer Science 2001
University of Southern California
Masters in Computer Science
University of Southern California is ranked 8th in CS overall and attracts a large international
student body in its undergraduate programmes. It is one of the national leaders in research in the
areas of Software and Databases.

Hasan Amjad
BSc Computer Science 1997
Oxford University
MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
Cambridge University
PhD in Computer Science
Both Oxford and Cambridge have world class Math and CS Programmes.
For admission, good grades and good references are essential. A targeted application has a
better chance of success (at PhD level).
Jahanzeb Sherwani
BSc Computer Science 2002
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
HCI is a CS degree but has a heavy design-focus. It is probably the best for people who have a
leaning towards design and art, and who would like to make hardware/software that's as easy to
use by other people (usability) and also looks good. HCI is a new and upcoming field, and more
and more places are realizing that it is something you can't do without.

Samir Masood Sheikh


Phd in Applied Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The experience has been very good until now. The faculty is very good and focused; their
research is primarily focused towards power aware systems which includes sensor and ad hoc
networks. Furthermore, there is good research going on in the area of Artificial Intelligence.
Suggestions: Try to take as many Math courses as you can especially in the area of Probability
and Analysis [like Real Analysis, Complex Analysis and Numerical Analysis]. Statement of
Purpose is a very important document, make sure you

My Programme of pursuit: PhD in Applied Mathematics


University: University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Scholarship/financial aid: I am a Teaching Assistant (TA) here in the Math department and
thereby on full scholarship with a handsome amount of monthly stipend.
Overall experience: It has been a roller coaster ride really. So far so good not to forget that life is
always tough wherever you go abroad but it all depends on your attitude towards it. You struggle,
you endeavor and by the end of everything, you are more learned, confident and mature. So, one
has to be determined and focused to really enjoy this struggle. My suggestion to all the new
applicants would be 1) Think well before deciding that you really are mentally and physically
prepared for a PhD because self-motivation, here abroad, is really important 2) If you guys
decide to come for graduate studies, apply to at least 7-8 universities. 3) make sure you do NOT
apply to the top notch universities ONLY. It is always a sensible thing to apply to different
universities with different rankings. Let's say apply to 2 in the top 15, and then choose 3-4 in the
15-30 range and so on.

Mansoor Saleh Mirza


BSc Computer Science 2001
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Masters in Computer Science leading to Doctorate
Looking at the experiences of my fellow BSc 2001 students who applied to UCLA, it seems that
they are tough on admissions for foreign graduates. Their rejection might have something to do
with a 40-50% increase in applications to the university for MS in CS, due to the poor situation in
the job markets in the US, and some reservations on getting foreign students after 9/11 but I
cannot really say the latter for sure.
PhD is similar to the Masters’ programmes but the person sets the rigor himself with advice from
the advisor. I was able to finish my masters in 3 quarters by taking extra courses.
The university has a very strong Networks Department (with lots of research grants available)
and is unofficially claimed to be the best in the US owing to the distinguished faculty there. The
database department is weak and software engineering courses at the masters’ level are non-
existent.
Masters’ students are usually busy with their studies so there is not much of social life, although
there is a lot of opportunity to get involved with these things. The CS department has a majority
of people from China and East Asia, followed by people from India, Europe and then the US. The
people are very friendly and the ease with which we speak English is a big plus for lucky people
like us. So we do not have many problems in making friends or settling in.

Muhammad Hamid Mukhtar (Late)


BSc Computer Science 1997
University of California, Santa Barbara
MS Computer Science
For students applying for graduate studies it is not necessary to get financial assistance from the
outset specially if going for an MS instead of a PHD. I would recommend just getting admitted to
a good school and then asking for TA or RA ship as soon as you land in the school premises.
Give yourself around 3 weeks before the classes start so that you can enjoy the cake - there are
plenty of Indians and Chinese to snatch that away from you. Asking for assistantships at the time
of applying reduces chances of admissions drastically; on the other hand getting a TA or RA ship
is not that hard once you get into the school.

Muhammad Osman Saeed


BSc Computer Science 1999
University of Houston, Clear Lake
MS Computer Science
University of Houston is a state university. It is a nice place. It is not as tough as LUMS. People
with full time jobs come here for Masters because:
1- It is not very expensive
2- Tests and grading are easy (no relative grading)
3- Masters classes are in the evening so you can work in the day
If you want to go to a place with lots of Urdu/Hindi speaking people, then about 50% people here
in the CS department are from India/Pakistan. Rest of them are East Asians. There are few
Americans. You will find people talking in Urdu/Hindi here a lot.

Naveed Ahmad
BSc Computer Science 1998
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
MS Computer Science
I think UIUC is a great school. Since I also work I am taking my courses part time. You need good
GPA, GRE and letters of recommendation to get in. So be good in everything. Start working well
in time to meet the deadlines.

Noman Noor Mohammad


BSc Computer Science 1997
University of California, San Diego
MS Computer Science
UCSD is mainly composed of research-oriented courses. Requires good theoretical background.
Has two options for Masters Students:
(a) Qualifier Exam + Master Project
(b) Thesis
When going with thesis option, make sure the professor has a good history of signing off on the
masters’ thesis quickly and does not lock the students. If you are not going into academia then
option (a) is better.... it’s tougher but more definitive.
TAships are generally available. This cuts down the fees portion in 'Tuition and Fees'. The TA
salary covers the tuition. One just needs to make sure they have money for living expenses.
RAships are hard to come by, but are the way to go if you can get one. The
San Diego Super Computer Centre is sometimes on the lookouts for RAs. Make sure to check
with them. In RAship, the entire 'Tuition and Fees' for UCSD is waived and in turn you still get the
RA salary, which very easily covers the living costs.
Omer Mehmood Asad
BSc Computer Science 1999
Duke University
MS Computer Science with Specialization in Distributed Systems
The first and foremost thing to decide is that whether you want to do a PhD or a Masters in
Computer Science. Given the current market situation I would advise for a PhD, so that you
spend time securely in college (and not worry about finances, since you are fully funded in a PhD
Programme) and let the market cool off and settle down. Plus after a PhD you are much more
marketable and mature in terms of decision making in the areas of computer science.
Some bit of research in the area of computer science goes a long way in helping your application
in a graduate school. Recommendations count a lot, but the professor who is writing them has to
personalize them to an extent so that admissions committee feels comfortable about the
authenticity of it. GRE analytical and math scores are much more vital and a TOEFL score of 630
is safe to cover the deficiency in GRE verbal section. Again it always helps to email professors at
your target graduate school and introduce your self and interests so that they are aware when
your application reaches their department. This helps a lot in improving chances of admission.

Saad Ansari
BSc Computer Science 2001
Stanford University
Masters in Computer Science
Stanford is a highly competitive place and selects the cream of the computer science graduates
in the world. Stanford has pioneered some of the basic and advanced technological devices of
the digital age, and is truly the cradle of computer science.

Umar Saif
BSc Computer Science 1998
Cambridge University
PhD Computer Science
I have had the good fortune to be associated with two top universities in the world, Cambridge
(UK) and MIT (US). Cambridge is a good choice if you think you already have a good background
and can work hard to finish your PhD in around 4 years (finishing in 3 years is possible -- I did
mine in slightly less than 3), however PhD is not something to just get over with, take your time
and graduate only when you are recognized as one of the top students in your area. From a
place like Cambridge or MIT, it’s not as difficult as it might sound. If you are applying to the US,
and do not have the best grades possible, do not apply for financial aid. It most certainly will
increase your chances of getting in. One can almost always get a TA or an RA position to cover
all expenses after the first term. Applying for a PhD position automatically puts you in a very
competitive pool, and counts as an implicit application for scholarship as well -- so do that only
when you are very confident about your grades. GRE matters, though the verbal section is not
terribly important in CS, and recommendations count a lot. The ideal thing to do is to get in touch
with a professor at a university before you apply. PhD students are usually taken only when a
faculty member is willing to take the student in his/her research group (and foot the student's bill
and expenses) – though changing your research group and advisor later on is always possible.
In UK, funding doesn't come out of a professor’s research grant, and there are several avenues
for getting a scholarship. CCT and gates for Cambridge, Rhodes for Oxford, and a range of
university specific (and college specific in Oxbridge) scholarships.
For Cambridge, if you get into a good college like Trinity or St Johns, then the college can provide
some financial assistance as well. I, for instance, did not apply for a CCT scholarship, but was
given a scholarship by Trinity. However, college scholarships are very competitive and quite
prestigious. Do apply for those if you miss the CCT deadline, but don't count on them.
MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Mehwish Zaman
BSc Computer Science 1999
Syracuse University
MS Information Management
The Information Management Programme is a good mix of technical and management oriented
programmes. It is recommended for those who wish to be into management. Like most masters
programmes it is recommended that the applicant has some work experience.

Usman Waheed
BSc Economics 1999
University of Manchester
MSc Management & Information Systems
This programme is a one-year Masters suitable for people with a background in management
and/or economics. It is primarily an E-commerce degree but no background in Computer Science
is required.

MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING

Abid Mohsin
BSc Economics 2000
Stanford University
MS in Management, Science and Engineering
My programme is meant as a management introduction to engineers. But it is so diverse that you
can enter almost any field after graduation. It is the second biggest department in the university,
which means it is popular and that they admit a lot of people. The foremost concern in the
ultimate decision is mostly funding, which is understandable. Thankfully, in Stanford, there are
assistantship opportunities for those who work hard. So this is a combination that's hard to beat,
top-notch university plus opportunities for funding. Also, Stanford is very liberal in giving
admissions to foreign nationals, so I would really encourage you to apply there. It is in the heart
of Silicon Valley, has awesome ties with entrepreneurs and techies, and it is in California: sun,
beach and beautiful weather. Regarding the Statement of Purpose, you need to have a genuine
interest and motive in going to study for that particular programme (and it can't be making
money). You will probably not get in, and even if you do, chances are you won't enjoy the
experience. So my ultimate advice would be to select a university, which you really like. Be
proactive and creative, and you might be able to line up funding for it also.
Priority No. 1: Be proactive.
Also, don't be shy. Most alumni would be very glad to offer any help they can. Obviously, don't
impose and don't assume. But I think everyone likes giving advice regarding his area of
expertise.

Kamran Ahsan
BSc Computer Science 2000
Stanford University
Masters in Management and Engineering-MS&E (MS)
The Stanford MS&E department is a really good choice if you want to go for a mixed degree in
Management and Engineering. Interestingly they do not require an engineering background for
admission. However, the requirement is to take some basic engineering courses, which you will
have to take if you haven’t studied before.
Abdul Mannan Abassi
BSc Economics 1999
Columbia University
MS Financial Engineering
Columbia is a very competitive and challenging place and I think these factors are truer for
MSFE. You really need to be sure that you want to do such a programme before you apply.
Mostly the professors are very accomplished but you will certainly get your share of some poor
ones as well. Two advantages of pursuing FE at Columbia are
a) It is Columbia and it is in NY so access to jobs is much better than to other FE programmes
and
b) You can take courses with the Columbia Business School, which is very highly rated, and it
is the best in finance.
In the application process GRE counts a lot (for FE) and also a solid background in Math. And
again, a programming language is a plus. Work experience is really not required for this degree
but it is a plus.

Ali Pasha
BSc Computer Science 2001
Dartmouth College (Thayer School of Engineering)
Masters in Engineering Management
Dartmouth College is supposed to be one of the oldest institutions in the United States. The
Thayer School specifically is the first school of engineering and the Tuck School is the first school
of business in the US. The college is renowned for its cooperative environment and great
polishing skills; it also thrives on mutual cooperation between students and alumni. Just recently
the Tuck School of Business was ranked no. 1, by the Wall Street Journal for the second
consecutive year. The idea at Dartmouth College is that quality is more important than quantity,
unlike most universities; therefore student to faculty ratio here is 1:6. However due to its small
size, it isn't one of the "Great" research centers in America, although it is renowned for great
teaching ability and very innovative research. The programme, which I am enrolled in, is the
MEM programme. The first aspect of this programme that attracted me is that it allows me to
learn the appropriate management techniques I need to advance my career yet at the same time
I can keep in touch with my Engineering capabilities. It consists of core MBA courses and
Engineering electives. The best part of this degree is that they don't require experience, although
it does help in securing admission. My advice is that to many, Stanford and Harvard may seem
like great choices, but in Dartmouth you'll have a lot more fun and will, in my view, get hired a lot
easier due to Dartmouth's strong linkages with its Alumni. The particular programme I am in has
100% placement rate.

Armughan Javaid
BSc Computer Science 1998
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters in Software Engineering
This programme has allowed me to take courses on-line at a distance at Carnegie Mellon
University. Other universities in the US also offer similar degrees. The advantage of such a
programme is that you are working full time at a company and can apply what you are learning in
the class right away in your job and vice versa. Also, most companies have tuition re-
imbursement plans, which are of course helpful financially.

Nauman Azhar
BSc Computer Science 2000
Santa Clara University
MSc Computer Engineering with Specialization in MIS
Santa Clara is an excellent university to go to if you are planning on working while completing
your masters. They have classes early in the morning or in the evening, in addition to some
classes on weekends. The programme is excellent - the only drawback being that there are very
few TA and RA positions and they give no aid!
Qudsiah Khan
Graduate Student, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN 47906

The jump from an undergraduate system to a graduate school was certainly a mighty one.
However the learning experience that came with it is extremely rewarding. I joined the ECE
department at Purdue University in fall 2005. The background I had acquired at LUMS was
sufficient to give me a head start however it was a lot more than I had expected. Being graduate
students means that a lot of effort is expected on part of the students.

After coming to Purdue, I realized the competition I had to face. Best students from all over the
world, particularly China and India joined me in my classes and projects. It took me some time to
realize this fact and when I did, I started enjoying the pace and workload. The environment in
classrooms is generally very conducive to learning and most of the professors are keen to
answer any questions that the students might have. Some of the classrooms are more of
discussion rooms and these are the places where one can enjoy the most.
I was selected as a Teaching Assistant in the Math department and this experience is one of its
kinds. I am responsible for teaching 2 sections of Calculus -I. On one hand it requires more effort
in terms of workload compared to the TA job I had at LUMS and on the other hand it promises
more grooming and learning as far as the teaching goes. Perhaps I would really want to become
a teacher a few years from now :)

As far as suggestions for the prospective students go, my first suggestion would be to start the
process as early as possible. Generally universities do not wait for all the applications to pile up
before they can start processing those applications. So as time goes by, the competition for the
few available seats grow exponentially. Funding is also more readily available if applied
reasonably early.

However in order to do that a few things that play key role are GRE scores, Statement of
Purpose, Letters of recommendation. Although good scores are essential but good timing is also
important. So you should be get done with these things by October at the most and then work on
the applications.

Salman Qureshi
BSc Computer Science 1997
Cornell University
M Eng. Computer Science
The Masters of Engineering Programme at Cornell is primarily designed fro students who want to
enter the Industry with a masters degree. The thesis requirement is replaced by a large project.
Some students do go on for a PhD but they are relatively few. Cornell has an excellent
reputation, especially in theoretical Computer Science. The campus is very isolated though, and
I wouldn’t recommend staying there for the full term of a PhD (7 years or so)

MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arfat Qayyum
BSc Economics 1997
Richard Ivey Business School (University of Western Ontario)
MBA
The MBA programme at Ivey Business School is ranked #18 in the world by Financial Times. It is
a highly competitive and arduous programme spread over 20 months. The international diversity
and competence of students is excellent, which is essential for a case based business school.
Haroon Akbar Sheikh
BSc Economics 1998
INSEAD, France
MBA
For an international MBA, work experience is compulsory. Try to maximize your exposure and
learning and think about returning to Pakistan as an option…Find out about the international job
market and nature of jobs before you decide to apply.

Imran A. Khan
BSc Economics 1997
McGill University
MBA
If you are interested in an MBA make sure you go to a programme, which is international, and
make sure the university is situated in a big city, helps in getting a job!

Naira Latif Chaudhry


BSc Economics 1999
San Jose State University
MBA-One
SJSU's MBA-One is designed for non-working individuals. It is a condensed programme so you
complete 2 years of coursework in one year. The programme is very intense and rigorous.

SOCIOLOGY

Laila Bushra
BSc Computer Science 1999
Johns Hopkins University
PhD in Sociology
The Sociology department at Hopkins is not everybody's cup of tea. But the cognitive science,
computer science, and math departments are really good, and the medical school is also very
good.

FINANCE & ECONOMICS

Ayesha Sultan
MSc in Financial Economics
University of Oxford

Tips: Given the massive workload of the faculty at LUMS get you recommendations sorted at the
earliest. Ask the authority in your field to overview your statement of purpose. And (this goes
without saying, but still) put all your time and effort in preparing for your GRE/GMAT.
Fatima Farooq
BSc Class of 2002
MSc Economics (with reference to South Asia)
School of Oriental and African Studies
London, UK

The program course contents are flexible, allowing students to pursue an MSc Economics degree
or one with a regional specialization. In addition to theoretical quantitative methods, the
course focused on economic development issues, specifically dealing with them in a
broader political economy context.

It is essential to thoroughly look over the degree program, course contents and structure when
deciding where to apply. However, even if you don't have a clear idea about what you want to
pursue at the graduate level during your initial undergraduate years, it is important that you still
try to participate in as many extracurricular activities as possible. The idea is to be able to present
yourself as an individual who is able to manage a range of interests while maintaining a certain
academic standard. It doesn't matter whether these activities aren't directly linked to whatever
future course of study you wish to pursue, as long as you are able to demonstrate that they have
helped you acquire certain skills along the way (leadership, teamwork, voluntary experience, etc)
that make you better suited for your graduate program of choice and the subsequent career path
you wish to follow.

Maleeha Ali
BSc (Economics) 2001
Bristol University
MSc Economics, Finance, Econometrics
Bristol ranks 4th amongst UK universities and its Economics Research Department is excellent.
Hence for those who want to carry on with a PhD, Bristol is definitely good option. The
Economics & Finance is a one-year programme and it has a very rigorous teaching staff. Its
faculty maintains a one-to-one relationship with students and handles any problems students
may be facing.
Bristol is a small but very lively city. The university departments are spread all over the city and
hence there is no, one big campus.

Muhammad Jawaad Chawla


BSc Economics 1998
Carnegie Mellon University
MPM, Financial Resource Management
Carnegie Mellon University is in Pittsburgh, which is a city very conducive to studies. It has many
Universities. Students looking to apply to Carnegie Mellon should look at the MPM, MSIM, and
MSPPM degrees offered at the Heinz School there. Also, down the road from CMU is the
University of Pittsburgh, which has a one year MBA Programme that is good and is not that tough
to get into.

Rida Zaidi
BSc Economics 1999
University of Cambridge
MPhil Economics
The MPhil Economics Programme at Cambridge is one of the hardest you'll come across as two
years of course work is done in a year. However, it is immensely intellectually challenging and is
excellent preparation for a PhD. If you don't want to pursue a PhD, this course is not suitable and
you may want to look at alternative programmes at Cambridge such as MPhil Finance. Unlike
other universities, Cambridge does not require admission essays or writing samples. Hence, the
admission criterion is predominantly number oriented with emphasis given to GRE scores and
GPA but the importance of recommendations should not be discounted. Cambridge has a large
amount of funding available. The majority of applicants who gain admission do receive some
form of funding. On the whole studying at Cambridge is an amazing experience (at an academic
and personal level), which can open up many opportunities.

Salman Ahmed
BSc Economics 1999
University of Cambridge
MPhil Economics with Finance
Deciding on possible career path at this stage is important. Even if you do not have a concrete
picture, you must try to form vague categories of likes and dislike i.e. in the field of finance there
are many tracks one can take. Researching the different tracks, perhaps with the help of
practitioners (both commercial and academic) at this stage is important.

Sarah Zaka
BSc Economics 1999
University of Oxford
MSc Economics
It is a very well rounded course, which gives sound knowledge of Economics Theory,
Econometrics and Issues in the Developing world. While the experience at Oxford, the life and
the traditions are also an interesting experience. The system at Oxford is such that you have to
write a lot of papers; therefore those skills are considerably improved during the course. You
have to submit written samples for admission so try and send well-written technical pieces
dealing with current issues in the Development Literature.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Tayyab Rafiq Balagamwala


BSc Economics 1999
University of Texas at Austin
Masters in Professional Accounting
My degree was in Professional Accounting. The University of Texas at Austin has the number one
accounting programme in the USA. In addition, no work experience is required if you get a good
GMAT and have decent internships.
The advantage of this programme is that the probability of you getting a good job is higher as
compared to degrees in other areas of specialization. This is because auditing is something that
will always exist, regardless of whether the economic situation is good or bad. In addition, the
degree is not only confined to auditing, one can specialize in other areas such as consulting etc.
As far as the university goes, there are 50,000 plus students and thus it is a fun environment.
Pakistani students are large in number and there are numerous desi hangouts. One gets to play
cricket, attend Junoon concerts occasionally and indulge in other similar activities. At the same
time, the unique blend of different cultures of students from across the world helps in
understanding the diverse way in which the world functions.
The close proximity to Houston and Dallas is an added advantage. And last but not the least, the
UT football team The Longhorns is worthy enough to be cheered throughout the semester.
MATHEMATICS

Mohammad Abbas Raza


BSc Economics 1997
George Washington University
MS in Finance
Georgia State University
MS in Mathematical Risk Management
George Washington’s Finance Programme is for applicants who have at least 3-4 years
experience and want to further their career in the industry. Tuition is high and because it is a
private school, aid is limited. However they enjoy a good reputation in the Northeast and most of
the major financial institutions recruit here. GSU has a niche programme in Risk Management
and Insurance (ranked # 2 in the US). There is a high chance to obtain funding at the graduate
level, but you have to apply by late November (with GMAT/ GRE scores). Try to contact faculty
directly and inquire about “Graduate Research Assistant” positions. Sell your programming skills.

Muhammad Omer Suleman


BSc Computer Science 2000
University of Oxford
MSc in Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing
I will be joining Oxford at the end of this month. The programme is jointly run by the Oxford
Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and the Computing Laboratory. It is primarily an
Applied Math programme with applications ranging from Financial Modeling to Fluid Dynamics
and Environment. It is good both as a terminal degree for careers, particularly in Investment
Banking, and as a first step towards a PhD in Applied Math or Financial Engineering. Oxford is a
very good place to study pure sciences like Mathematics and Physics (it is one of the 5 leading
centers of Quantum Computing) as well as social sciences like Economics in addition to its
traditional strong areas in arts. And on top of everything it is very well reputed all over the world
including North America. Though for pure Computer Science or Computer Engineering,
Cambridge or Imperial College would be a better choice in UK and there are many US
universities to go to.

MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINSTRATION

Abish Toseef
BSc Economics 2003
Harvard University
I am currently perusing the MPA in International Development at Harvard University. The
professors are just amazing and it’s a great learning experience for me. There is however, a lot
of Math involved in the programme, so I would recommend that people with an undergraduate
degree in Economics should opt for advanced level Mathematics courses too.

Muhammad Younas
BSc 2005
University of Texas, Austin
I am currently pursuing my Masters in Computer Engineering from University of Texas at Austin. I
am under Fulbright Scholarship which covers almost everything like tuition fees, monthly stipend,
health insurance etc. I am having the best time of my life over here and would like to advise all
the junior luminities to try their best to study abroad.

One suggestion that I would like to give at this time is that everyone should apply to maximum
number of universities to maximize their chance of getting funded. Its relatively easy to get the
funding in the second semester than the first one.
Salman Khalid
BSc 2005
Georgetown University
Georgetown is one of the most prestigious liberal arts University in the U.S. President Clinton is a
graduate of Georgetown along with dozens of sitting American senators and congressmen.

The strong programs in Georgetown are,

a] School of Foreign Service (among the top 5 in the U.S.)


b] School of Medicine (among the top 10 in the U.S.)
c] School of Law (Ranked 2nd after Harvard Law school)
d] School of Public Policy (Ranked among the top 10 in the U.S.)
e] School of Business (Among top 20 in the U.S.)
f] School of Arab and Islamic Studies (Considered the best in the U.S. by many)

Faculty: The Public Policy faculty is among the best and most experienced in its area because
GU is in Washington D.C. Prominent U.S. senators and Madeline Albright herself is among the
faculty in the school of policy and foreign studies.

The environment of the school is friendly and safe. There are around 3 dozen Pakistanis (mostly
undergrad) and around 200 muslims on campus.

Regarding Admissions: The school of policy admissions is quite competitive. However, 1-2
Pakistanis have been getting admission here for the last many years in each batch. I think a
reasonably strong applicant has a good chance of getting admission as compared to lets say the
Kennedy school at Harvard.

Nazia Zaman
Masters in Computer Science
Stanford University
I'm doing my Masters in CS at Stanford, on a PTCL scholarship. It is an amazing experience. I
think the only tip would be to work hard, and get a good GPA and a GRE score I guess.

Usman
Masters in Modern Epidemiology
Imperial College London
I am doing Masters in Modern Epidemiology from Imperial College London. It’s a one year
course. (Advantage of UK Masters is it’s always a year long). Epidemiology basically deals with
how diseases spread in a population. It looks at preventable causes of disease. Epidemiology is
basically a part of Statistics (Mathematics) and is meant for all those who would like to apply
Statistics in Medicine and technology

The job prospects are good as there are very few Epidemiologists. Epidemiologists can work in
pharmaceutical companies, NGOs and in public health sector. Its a relatively new discipline so it
has not yet emerged in Pakistan although some organizations in Pakistan like WHO and UNAIDS
do research work in this area
CONTACT INFORMATION

The contact details of those alumni whose suggestions have been included in this brochure are
as below:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Asad Faruqui
BSc (Computer Science) 1997
Masters in Computer Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Address: 3700 Lillick Dr, # 215, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tel: 408-984-4703
E-mail: asad@alumni.cs.ucsb.edu

Hasan Amjad
BSc (Computer Science) 1997
PhD in Computer Science
University of Cambridge
Address: Trinity College, Cambridge CB2 ITQ, UK
Tel: 01223-763602
E-mail: hamjad@hotmail.com

Noman Noor Mohammad


BSc (Computer Science) 1997
MS Computer Science
University of California, San Diego
Address: 200 Dardanelle Ave Pacifica, CA 94044
Tel: 650-906-4930
E-mail: noman_mohammad@hotmail.com

Nabil. H. Mustafa
BSc (Computer Science) 1998
PhD in Computer Science
Duke University
Address: 610 Douglas Street, Apt. D230, Durham, NC 27705
Tel: 1-919-660-4008
E-mail: nabil@cs.duke.edu

Naveed Ahmad
BSc (Computer Science) 1998
MS Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Address: 12 Winding Wood Dr Apt 3B, Sayreville, NJ 08872
Tel: 732-4704304
E-mail: navacron@hotmail.com
Umar Saif
BSc (Computer Science) 1998
PhD Computer Science
Cambridge University
Address: MIT Laboratory for Computer Science, 200 Technology Square
Office: NE43-619A Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Tel: +1-617-253-8473
E-mail: umar@mit.edu

Adeel Siddiqui
BSc (Computer Science) 1999
MS Computer Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
E-mail: adeels@microsoft.com

Amir Ali Jafri


BSc (Computer Science) 1999
MS in Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Address: 2400 W. El Camino Real, Apt 508, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA
Tel: 650-390-9953
E-mail: aajafri@yahoo.com

Asim Memon
BSc (Computer Science) 1999
MS Computer Science
University of California-Irvine
Address: Software Design Engineer/ Test, Microsoft Corp. Redmond, WA
E-mail: xmemon@yahoo.com

Muhammad Osman Saeed


BSc (Computer Science 1999)
MS in Computer Science
University of Houston, clear Lake
Address: 10925 Briar Forest Dr # 2060, Houston TX 77042, USA
Tel: 1-832-236-6321
E-mail: oosman@imperioustech.com

Omer Mehmood Asad


BSc (Computer Science) 1999
MS in Computer Science with Specialization in Distributed Systems
Duke University
Address: 2000 Walnut Avenue, Apt-1-208, Fremont, CA, 94538
Tel: 1-510-505-0817
E-mail: omasad@yahoo.com

Amna Latif
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
PhD Computer Science
University of Texas at Dallas
E-mail: versbleu@hotmail.com
Faisal Nasir
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
Masters in Computer Science
University of Southern California
E-mail: faisal_nasir@yahoo.com

Mansoor Saleh Mirza


BSc (Computer Science) 2001
Masters in Computer Science leading to Doctorate
University of California, Los Angeles
E-mail: mansoor_mirza@yahoo.com
Saad Ansari
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
Masters in Computer Science
Stanford University
E-mail: ustadoo@yahoo.com

Jahanzeb Sherwani
BSc (Computer Science) 2002
Masters in Human Computer Interaction
Carnegie Mellon University
E-mail: jahanzeb@cmu.edu

MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Fahd Osman
BSc (Economics) 1997
Information Systems & Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Address: 50 West 34th Street, Apt 11C4, New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-760-2819
E-mail: b97016@yahoo.com

Mehwish Zaman
BSc (Computer Science) 1999
MS Information Management
Syracuse University
Address: 8 Brent Field Gardens London NW2 1JP.UK
Tel: +44-208-201-8557
E-mail: mzaman@syr.edu

Usman Waheed
BSc (Economics) 1999, MBA 2002
MS in Management & Information Systems
University of Manchester
Address: 447-X-DHA, Lahore 54792
Tel: 042-5896219
E-mail: ozmen70@yahoo.com
Khawaja Obaidullah
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
MS Information Networking
Carnegie Mellon University
Address: A-41, P&V Scheme # 2, Park Road, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad
Tel: 0303-7755948
E-mail: Khawaja_obaid@yahoo.co.uk

TELECOMMUNICATIONS & NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Salahuddin Khawaja
BSc (Computer Science) 1997
Masters in Telecommunication & Network Management
Syracuse University
Address: Deloitte & Touché LLP, Information Security Services, 2 World Financial Center, New
York NY 10281
Tel: 212-436-5850, 917-523-6904
Fax: 212-653-5684
E-mail: sakhawaja@deloitte.com

ENGINEERING

A. Ali Pasha
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
Masters in Engineering Management
Dartmouth College (Thayer School of Engineering)
Address: 5724 Gorham Glen Lane Austin, TX 78739
Tel: 512-301-5948
E-mail: alipasha@bigfoot.com

Sultan Akif
BSc (Computer Science) 2001
MSc in Management
Tampere University of Technology
E-mail: sultanakif@yahoo.com

Salman Qureshi
BSc (Computer Science) 1997
MEng. Computer Science
Cornell University
Address: 9156 Barrick Street Apt # 103, Fairfax VA 22031
Tel: 571-213-4758
E-mail: salman_qureshi@hotmail.com

Armughan Javaid
BSc (Computer Science) 1998
Masters in Software Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Address: 4703 Harvest Woods Ct, Apt B, Fairfax, VA 22033
Tel: +1-202-468-1701
E-mail: ajavaid@mcfadyen.com , armughan@cmu.edu
Abdul Mannan Abassi
BSc (Economics) 1999
MS in Financial Engineering
Columbia University
Address: 500 Riverside Drive, Apt 6G3, New York, NY 10027, USA
Tel: 917-287-0755
E-mail: aa2009@columbia.edu

Abid Mohsin
BSc (Economics) 2000
MS in Management, Science and Engineering
Stanford University
621 Escondido Road, Apt # 535, Stanford, CA, 94301
Tel: +1 (650) 793-2933
E-mail: abid@stanfordalumni.org

Kamran Ahsan
BSc (Computer Science) 2000
MS in Management & Engineering
Stanford University
Address: 83-A DHA, Lahore
Tel: 042-5728021
E-mail: kahsan@stanford.edu

Nauman Azhar
BSc (Computer Science) 2000
MSc Computer Engineering with Specialization in MIS
Santa Clara University
Address: 2624 Glen Ferguson Circle San Jose, CA 95148
Tel: 408-274-1682
E-mail: nonia@upshot.com , nauman_azhar@hotmail.com

Sara Tahir
BSc (Computer Science) 2000
MS in Management, Science & Engineering
Stanford University
126 Black Welder Ct. Apt. 4B, Escondido Village, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Tel: 1-650-497-9311
E-mail: saratahir@yahoo.com , stahir@stanford.edu

MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Arfat Qayyum
BSc (Economics) 1997
MBA
University of Western Ontario (Richard Ivey Business School)
Address: Accelerated Leadership Program, Canada Life Assurance
Tel: 1-416-597-1440 (x 8316), 1-416-598-2595
E-mail: aqayyum.mba2002@ivey.ca
Imran A Khan
BSc (Economics) 1997
MBA
McGill University
Tel: 416-8267511
E-mail: iakhan@hotmail.com

Rishad Yaseen Patel


BSc (Economics) 1997
MBA
Rice University
Address: 832 Potomac Road, Atlanta, G A 30338
Tel: 770-394-5895
E-mail: rishad.patel@mirant.com

Haroon Akbar Sheikh


BSc (Economics) 1998
MBA
INSEAD, France
Address: Boulevard de Constance, 77305 Fontainebleau Cedex, France
Permanent Address: 139- Tufail Road, Lahore Cantt 54810
Tel: +33-0-6-78-50-46-69
Fax: +33-0-1-60-74-55-00
Tel: 6667016, 6681718
E-mail: h355@hotmail.com

Nadia Hussain
BSc (Economics) 1999
MBA (Concentration in Healthcare Management)
University of Texas, San Antonio
E-mail: husainee@hotmail.com

Naira Latif Chaudhry


BSc (Economics) 1999
MBA-One
San Jose State University
Address: 65 Rio Robles East # 3205, San Jose. A 95134
Tel: 408-955-0157
E-mail: b99090@yahoo.com

Ali Sufiyan
BSc (Economics) 2004
MBA
LUMS, Pakistan
Email: 06010102@.lums.edu.pk

SOCIOLOGY

Laila Bushra
BSc (Computer Science) 1999
PhD in Sociology
Johns Hopkins
Address: Department of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University, 3215 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD
21218
Tel: 1-410-516-7640
E-mail: laila@jhu.edu
Subul Ali
BSc (Economics) 2000
Masters in Sociology
University of Illinois, Chicago
2140 Lincoln Park West Apt # 510, Chicago, IL-60614, USA
Tel: 001-773-348-1253
E-mail: lubus114@hotmail.com

ECONOMICS & FINANCE

Maheen Rahman
BSc (Economics) 1997
MSc Economics and Finance
University of Warwick, UK
Address: 370 H Alexandra Road, # 02-05, The Anchorage, Singapore 159961
Tel: 65-98156331
E-mail: maheen_rahman@hotmail.com

Muhammad Jawaad Chawla


BSc (Economics) 1998
MPM in Financial Resource Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Address: Islamic Development Bank, Treasury Department P.O.Box 5925 Jeddah 21432 Saudi
Arabia
Tel: 9662-6467447
E-mail: mchawla@isdb.org.sa

Nazish Afraz
BSc (Economics) 1998
MSc Economics
PhD in Economics
University of Bristol
London School of Economics
Tel: 0044-7919282984
E-mail: n.f.afraz@lse.ac.uk

Ambreen Iqbal Malik


BSc (Economics) 1999
MSc in Faculty of Economics, Development Management
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Address: House 206, Street 2, F-10/3, Islamabad
Tel: 0300-8561177
E-mail: ambz00@yahoo.com

Rida Zaidi
BSc (Economics) 1999
MPhil Economics
University of Cambridge
Address: T-7, DHA, Lahore 54792
Tel: 9242-5726854, 9242-5895372
E-mail: rida@cantab.net
Salman Ahmed
BSc (Economics) 1999
MPhil Economics with Finance
University of Cambridge
Address: 3 Constable Avenue, London, E16 ITZ UK
Tel: 02074762043
E-mail: sheikhsaab@yahoo.com

Salman Zaidi
BSc (Economics) 1999
MS Financial Analysis
Bentley College
E-mail: salaidi@hotmail.com

Sarah Zaka
BSc (Economics) 1999
MSc in Economics for Development
University of Oxford
Address: 24251 Buchanan Court, Apt 2000, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Tel: 1-248-615-9169
E-mail: sarahzak@yahoo.co.uk

Maleeha Ali
BSc (Economics) 2001
MSc Econometrics, Finance, Economics
Bristol University
E-mail: maleeha_ali@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Tayyab Rafiq Balagamwala


BSc (Economics) 1999
Masters in Professional Accounting
University of Texas at Austin
Address: D 49 Site Karachi
Tel: 0300- 8266848
E-mail: juxtapose99@hotmail.com

MATHEMATICS

Mohammad Abbas Raza


BSc (Economics) 1997
MS in Finance
MS in Mathematical Risk Management
George Washington University
Georgia State University
Address: 329 Hillcrest Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Tel: 404-433-5951
E-mail: Abbas.Raza@usg.edu
Muhammad Omer Suleman
BSc (Computer Science) 2000
MSc in Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing
Oxford University
Address: Exeter House, 239 Iffley Road, Oxford UK
E-mail: o_suleman@yahoo.com

MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Mehreen Tanvir
BSc (Economics) 1999
Masters in Public Administration
Harvard University
Address: 6 ASH Street, 206 B, Cambridge MA 02138
Tel: 617-417-3139
E-mail: mehreen_tanvir@ksg03.harvard.edu

Abish Toseef
BSc (Economics) 2003
Masters in Public Administration
Harvard University
6 ASH Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Cell: 1-617-372-0260
E-mail: Abish_Toseef@KS05.harvard.edu
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