A Fully Funded MBA Programme from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) for Sri Lankan Nationals
Saturday, 11th March 2017 marked the successful conclusion of the LUMS MBA Open Day at the Ivy Banquet Hall, Cinnamon Grand Colombo – Sri Lanka. The event was successful in sharing how students can benefit from LUMS Fully Funded MBA Programme with prospective Sri Lankan applicants while raising awareness about the University in general. High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain graced the event with his esteemed presence along with Dr. Jawad Syed, Dean of Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS and an alumnus, Mr. Chaminda Hettiarachchi, Director of Fablanka Foundation.
Addressing the attendees, the High Commissioner spoke highly of the University while assuring all students of security concerns raised recently. He assured students and parents of the security situation in Pakistan and mentioned that students will be protected at all times and thrive in the beautiful and secure city of Lahore. He also confirmed special consideration for all future LUMS applicants and full support for guaranteed ease of visa process. The keynote speaker, Dr. Jawad Syed encouraged the students present to join LUMS and experience a worldclass Fully Funded MBA Programme. Following Dr. Syed, Mr. Chaminda Hettiarachchi inspired the crowd with his personal experience at LUMS and continued to answer questions from prospective students throughout the day.
Situated at the heart of a vibrant city, Lahore University of Management Sciences offers its student an education that goes beyond the classroom. LUMS is ranked amongst the top 15 universities in SAARC by QS University Asia Rankings 2016. The University offers a multitude of degrees, a world class MBA and PhD programme, and is equipped with a distinguished panel of faculty qualified from the world’s top institutions. LUMS also has extensive student exchange programmes with 45 universities worldwide providing students the chance to obtain practical global exposure and experience during their studies.
LUMS Fully Funded MBA Programme offered to Sri Lankan applicants gives them the chance to acquire a world-class degree while saving 18,000-20,000 USD, and with the best global opportunities waiting for them after completion. LUMS pioneering methodologies such as case based teaching, cutting-edge management research and extracurricular activities encourages students to engage in experiential learning and gain team working, negotiation, research, consulting skills and much more. LUMS MBA paves the path to a successful global career with a solid career network with corporate giants such as Google, Pepsi, Unilever, Samsung and Intel.
The minimum eligibility criteria for Sri Lankan students was stated as; minimum sixteen years of education from a university recognised by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan together with GRE/GMAT scores, two letters of recommendation and an interview. Work experience was strongly encouraged and was said to add value to the applicant’s profile. Next semester at LUMS starts on September 4, 2017. The GRE/GMAT deadline is April 6, 2017 and the deadline to apply online is April 13, 2017.
LUMS representatives answered collective queries of the attendees, while also providing individual counselling to prospective students, who were delighted and inspired by the information received on the Fully Funded MBA Programme. The students and parents were also impressed by the range of scholarships available and the outstanding global career prospects.
For further information please visit https://lums.edu.pk/