Karachi Institute Of Economics & Technology (Kiet)

In June 2000, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Educational Foundation (PEF) agreed to collaborate for the establishment of a high-quality educational institution at PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek (Formerly PAF Base Korangi). The objective of this institution is to contribute to the development of university-level education in Pakistan. The Institute was launched in October 1997. Academic departments offering degrees in Management Science and Computer Science[ were established. Department of Management Science offered BBA and MBA degrees with specializations in the fields of Management, Marketing, and Finance. Department of Computer Science offered BCS, MCS and MS-IT degrees. 2000 - 2003 In September 2000, the Institute moved to its current location at PAF Korangi Creek. This campus is spread over 22 acres (0.09 km2). The systems, procedures, faculty, curriculum, library, labs, and other facilities have expanded in a planned manner to accommodate the rapid growth of the Institute. The City Campus of PAF-KIET was established in April 2002 to provide evening programs for working students. The City Campus is located off Shahrah-e-Faisal near Nursery. 2003 - 2006 The departments of Management Science and Computer Science were elevated to the status of Colleges. College of Computing & Information Sciences and College of Management Sciences started offering advanced research-oriented degree programs for MS and Ph.D. Specializations in MIS, Finance, and Accounting were added. Department of Corporate Relations and R&D Departments were launched. Two more academic colleges were established namely the College of Engineering and the College of Humanities and Sciences. College of Engineering offers 4-year BE in Electronics with a specialization in Electronics and Telecommunication. The College of Humanities & Social Sciences offers courses in Mathematics, English, Oral and Written Communication, and Social Sciences areas.