Evening & Weekend Model

Establishment of Academic, Research & Professional Programs

At Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology (KEIT)

1. Introduction

Blue Ocean Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. proposes a strategic academic and operational collaboration with KEIT to establish high-impact academic, research, and professional programs across:

  • Shahrah-e-Faisal Campus

    Focused on Evening and Executive Programs

  • Ahsanabad Campus

    Focused on Islamic Studies and Research Programs

"This initiative is designed to build a market-driven, financially sustainable, and academically robust ecosystem, leveraging KEIT’s infrastructure alongside Blue Ocean’s academic and operational expertise."

2

Strategic Objectives

Introduce industry-aligned and research-driven degree programs

Establish a Department of Islamic Studies with advanced research pathways

Provide flexible learning models for working professionals

Optimize utilization of KEIT’s infrastructure

Develop a scalable and revenue-generating partnership model

3

Proposed Academic & Professional Programs

A

Department of Islamic Studies

Ahsanabad & Shahrah-e-Faisal

Undergraduate

  • BS Islamic Studies

Graduate & Research

  • MPhil Islamic Studies
  • PhD Islamic Studies

Specializations

  • Islamic Finance & Banking
  • Islamic Law (Shariah & Fiqh)
  • Comparative Religion
  • Seerah & Islamic History
  • Contemporary Islamic Thought
B

Business, Management & Executive

Shahrah-e-Faisal – Evening Model

MBA Programs

  • MBA (Project Management)
  • MBA (Banking & Finance)
  • MBA (Executive)

MS / MPhil Programs

  • MS / MPhil Management Sciences
  • MS Project Management
  • MS Supply Chain Management
  • MS Human Resource Management
C

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • MS / MPhil Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Startup Development
  • Certificate in Digital Business & E-Commerce
  • Innovation & Incubation Support Programs
D

IT & Emerging Technologies

Degree Programs

  • MS Information Technology
  • MS Software Engineering
  • MS Data Science
  • MS Cyber Security

Professional Certifications

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Transformation
E

Education & Leadership

  • MBA / MPhil Education
  • MPhil Educational Leadership & Management
  • Diploma in School Leadership
  • Professional Development Programs for Educators
F

Specialized Professional & Executive

  • Executive Diplomas for Bankers
  • Corporate Training Programs for Managers
  • Professional Certifications for IT Professionals
  • Short Courses for Industry Professionals
4

Operational Framework

KEIT Responsibilities

4.1

KEIT will act as the facilitating partner and provide:

  • Fully equipped campus infrastructure
  • Classrooms, labs, and academic facilities
  • Utilities (electricity, security, and maintenance)
  • Institutional and administrative support

Initial Investment (KEIT)

4.2

KEIT will bear all pre-operational and launch expenses:

  • Marketing campaigns (digital and physical)
  • Advertising and publicity
  • Brochures, prospectus, and printing
  • Branding and outreach
  • Student recruitment campaigns
  • Program launch and activation
Note: These costs will not be included in operational expense deductions.

Blue Ocean Responsibilities

4.3

Blue Ocean Educational Services Pvt. Ltd. will manage:

  • Academic program development and structuring
  • Faculty recruitment and management
  • Teaching and academic delivery
  • Admissions processing
  • Examination systems and quality assurance
  • Academic administration and coordination
5

Financial Model

5.1 Revenue Source

Student fee collection (as per mutually agreed fee structure)

5.3 Profit Distribution

After deduction of defined expenses:

50% KEIT
50% Blue Ocean
Educational Services
5.2

Expense Structure (Defined Scope)

Deductible Expenses

Only the following will be treated as deductible:

  • Faculty salaries
  • Academic expenses
  • Office and academic support expenses (e.g., stationery, academic materials, student facilitation)

Exclusions

The following are non-deductible overheads:

  • Administrative salaries
  • Operational overheads
  • Marketing and launch expenses
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Key Strengths of the Model

No operational investment required from Blue Ocean

KEIT drives initial market positioning and program launch

Transparent and clearly defined financial structure

Focus on high-demand, employability-driven programs

Scalable model across multiple campuses

Balanced risk-sharing and profit-sharing mechanism

7

Marketing & Growth Strategy

  • Strategic corporate partnerships (banks, IT firms, industries)

  • Performance-driven digital marketing campaigns

  • Engagement with professional networks and associations

  • Outreach to universities and colleges

  • Strong executive education branding

8

Implementation Timeline

1
Approval & Agreement
2–4 Weeks
2
Program Design & Setup
4–6 Weeks
3
Marketing & Admissions
6–8 Weeks
Program Launch
Within 3 Months
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Expected Outcomes

Increased student enrollment and revenue generation

Strengthening of KEIT’s academic positioning

Development of industry-ready professionals

Establishment of a sustainable academic ecosystem

Expansion into research and executive education domains