As forerunner initiative, the library section of IBA has compiled digital copies of historical materials about the history of IBA and its transition and transformation over the time. The Historical collection contains digitized documents of historical records starting from the inception of the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.
The archives of the IBA historical documents contain a diverse collection of hand written, rare printed, photocopied, and tele printed documents. The holdings include documents related to the establishment of IBA, five-year plans, institutional manuscripts, grants, financial aids and scholarship, course outlines, IBA hostel bulletin, student societies, alumni association, pension scheme, budget and audit report, training, official visits, introduction of degree programs and casebook etc.
These digitized historical documents can be found below-
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Flyer: A program of evening study and diploma course
Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi
The main objective of the Institute of Public and Business Administration is to improve administration in Pakistan by providing facilities for training and research in administrative techniques. For this, the Institute offers training for full-time and part-time students.
The full-time program began in August 1955. It is for post-graduate students and leads to a Master's degree, upon the completion of two years of successful work, the part-time program is designed to meet the needs of persons already employed in government or business who desire further training in the techniques and tools of management. In-service training sessions are offered to meet the special needs of government agencies and private business concerns.
In 1957, the institute inaugurates a new program of evening study leading to a diploma in Public Administration and Business Administration. The program is offered as a further means of broadening student recognition.
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I.P.B.A Announcement 1957
Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi
Contents of the I.P.B.A Announcement 1957;
- The Institute Plan
- Graduate Programme
- The In-Service Programme
- The Programme of Research and Development
- Awards and Scholarship
- Library Facilities
- General Information
- Student Activities
- Description of Courses
- In-Service Advisory Board
- Faculty
- Staff
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List of applicants for the position of Lecturer 1959
Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi
The attached document lists the number of applicants and details their personal information, academic qualification and professional experience for the position of lecturer at the Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi for the year 1957.
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Marsh and Co. Donation
Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi, Karachi
Marsh and Co. Donation to the Scholarship Fund
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I.P.B.A In-service Training Program 1956
Institute of Public and Business Administration
The Institute of Public and Business Administration organized an In-service Training Programs for those employed in government and business sector who can profit by further study in the fields of Management and Allied subjects.
The purpose of this course is to acquaint administrators with the basic principles and techniques of supervision.
- The first part of the course emphasizes good orderly work based upon a sound organization. Workers want to know: who is their boss; what is their job; how they are doing.
- Part two: Human relations-emphasizes the will as well as the skill to work, answering questions such as: what gives real job satisfaction; how to correct without nagging; how to give a reprimand; how to handle a grievance.
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I.P.B.A Announcement 1956
Institute of Public and Business Administration, University of Karachi
Contents of the Institute of the I.P.B.A Announcement 1956;
- The Institute Plan
- Graduate Program
- The In-Service Program
- The Program of Research and Development
- Awards and Scholarships
- Library Facilities
- General Information
- Student Activities
- Description of Courses
- Administration
- In-Service Advisory Board
- Faculty and Staff
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I.P.B.A In-service Training Program 1955
Institute of Public and Business Administration
The In-Service training program began on November 7,1955 with a Fall Session enrollment of 170. It is designed to meet the needs of persons already employed in government or business who desire training in the techniques and tools of management. It is a program for those whose time for study is limited and who already have had experience in facing management problems. There is no attempt to meet the formal requirements for an academic degree-although a certificate will be granted for the satisfactory completion of one or more courses.
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Pennsylvania Team Visit 1954
Institute of Public and Business Administration
A team of four advisors from the world famous Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania visited Karachi during the last quarter of 1954. Dr. Hoffman led the team. The Institute of Public and Business Administration was created by a resolution passed by the syndicate of Karachi University and a Board of Governors was formed to run the institute.
