EFFECTIVENESS OF M.A. EPM PROGRAM LAUNCHED THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

The study focus the effectiveness of the M.A EPM progam launched through distance
education system of AIOU. For this purpose the performance of heads of educational
institutions with and without M.A EPM degree was analyzed keeping in view different
major aspects i.e. planning strategies, managerial approaches, coordination,
administration and use of financial resources. The population of the study consisted of
heads of educational institutions with and without MA EPM degree in Punjab. It was
found that the performance of heads with EPM degree was better while planning
strategies, management, coordination, following govt. policies, preparing annual budget
and using financial resources as compared to heads without EPM degree. On the basis of
the conclusions of the study it was recommended that MA EPM degree may be declared
compulsory for heads of educational institutions. All the universities may start MA EPM
degree to fulfill the requirements of working and professional educational planners and
managers of the country.