Abstract:
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) provides a unique opportunity to professionals for their continuing education and capacity building. Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Pakistan has been a successful enterprise with an objective to addresses the education needs of masses in the country. Continuing education of Civil Engineers in Pakistan is the most neglected part of our education System. AIOU in collaboration with British Council of Pakistan, tailored a post graduate degree and diploma program in Environmental Design for engineers, architects, town planners and interior designers in 2003, which presents a number of futuristic strategies that, can be used in the process of design to improve the harmony between the user, the building and the environment in which it is placed. In this paper, the effectiveness of the post graduate program in the environmental design has been studied through questionnaire survey from the graduates and students, to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Most of the respondents have found the program useful for their career and jobs. The study further revealed that there are potential prospects for continuing education in the fields of construction and project management through ODL, which needs to be explored.
Page(s):
447-455
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Proceedings of International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries , Volume: 4, Issue: 5, Year: 2008