Pakistani universities are graduating a significant number of students annually. However, the capacity of both the public and private sectors to absorb and integrate these talented individuals remains limited. There are thousands of opportunities around us in Pakistan. However, the laid-back attitude and the lack of purpose and an entrepreneurial mindset does not motivate the students to appreciate and discover these opportunities.
Embracing a higher purpose in life, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset, grants life a deeper meaning and empowers individuals with the determination and courage to pursue goals beyond personal happiness. We firmly believe that nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among our students can propel them to actively participate in nation-building initiatives, contributing not only to Pakistan’s growth but also to the service of humanity
The GIFT, CEM plays an important role in changing the mindset of students, staff and faculty. The CIM faculty will be offering its courses to GIFT students.
The CEM works on following types of mindset through its various courses:
The Entrepreneurial mindset prepares the individual to live a life of meaning and purpose and be the owner of one’s own destiny. Students undergo the Entrepreneurship Plus model (The effectuation theory of entrepreneurship and the teachings of Dr. Iqbal). The salient features of the E Plus model are:
The E Mindset module transforms the thinking process and helps the individual to be a problem-solver and an opportunity identifier with the least amount of resources.
The S Mindset module prepares the individual to live and work beyond selfishness. The S Mindset has the following features:
The I mindset helps the individual to contribute towards organizations in an entrepreneurial manner. The I mindset module prepares for the following:
Our mission is to help the students, faculty and community to help discover their various mindsets i.e. entrepreneurial mindset, intrapreneurial mindset so that they pursue entrepreneurial opportunities around them for themselves and even working for others. This mission is accomplished through trainings, courses and workshops.
The Center for Entrepreneurial Mindset is working in line with the vision of the GIFT University, to bring about a change in society by becoming a leading educational and research institution that utilizes the latest technology and provides intellectually stimulating, professionally relevant and progressive and innovative education that is consistent with our national values and is accessible to all.
GIFT University recognizes the need to strengthen the economy of Pakistan. Nurturing their abilities, CEM empowers students to take charge of their career paths in employment or entrepreneurship. Whatever the students choose to do, they must do it with the Entrepreneurial Mindset. The objectives of CEM are manifold:
GIFT University is an Emerging Entrepreneurial University in Pakistan and is working to spearhead the entrepreneurial revolution in Pakistan by promoting environmentally, socially, and ethically sensitive businesses and a nation-building mindset.
The University is working on preparing well-rounded individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset I.e., finding their best self (concept of Khudi), belief in resource abundance, a sense of purpose (looking beyond profit), sense of wonder (seeing the world through an effectual lens) and service. We believe that the application of the entrepreneurial mindset can help the youth in not only new venture creation but also help existing business, private and governmental organizations in terms of problem-solving, introducing innovation, and growth.
Dr. Shahid Qureshi
Rector, GIFT University
This center is unique and one of its own kind in helping the students and faculty discover their hidden potential. We welcome the students, faculty and community to be a part of our programs and be a part of the change.
Dr. Hafiz M. Abubakar Siddique
Director CEM
GIFT University, Gujranwala