Seminar Report: Financial Literacy Among Engineering Students

The seminar on "Financial Literacy Among Engineering Students" was held at the IIT Building AV Hall, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), on the 18th of October 2023. The seminar aimed to shed light on the importance of financial literacy among engineering students, and the resource person for this event was Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah, a distinguished academic from the Institute of Business Administration at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Dr. Sobia Shah holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom.

The seminar commenced with the recitation of the Quran Majeed, setting a solemn and respectful tone for the event. Following the recitation, Prof. Dr. Wajiha Shah, the Chairperson of the Department of Electronic Engineering at MUET, delivered the welcome speech. In her address, she extended a warm welcome to Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah, faculty members, and all the participants. Dr. Wajiha Shah also emphasized the significance of the seminar, underlining the importance of financial literacy in the lives of engineering students.

Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah, the resource person, then took the stage to deliver her seminar talk. Her presentation is about the fundamental aspects of financial literacy and its relevance to engineering students. She addressed the audience's questions and engaged in an interactive session where she discussed various topics, such as budget management and the financial opportunities available to students during their academic journey.

In the concluding ceremony of the event, Prof. Dr. Farida Memon, along with Dr. Wajiha Shah, presented an appreciation shield to Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah in recognition of her valuable insights and contributions to the seminar.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Dr. Farida Memon. In her speech, she expressed her gratitude to Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah for dedicating her time to share her expertise with the students and faculty. Dr. Memon also acknowledged the commitment of the Department of Electronic Engineering in organizing such informative seminars, which play a pivotal role in shaping students' future careers.

In her closing remarks, Prof. Dr. Farida Memon extended her thanks to the organizing committee for their meticulous planning and execution of the event. She also expressed her appreciation for the students' enthusiastic participation and their patience throughout the seminar.

In summary, the seminar on "Financial Literacy Among Engineering Students" was an insightful and valuable event that provided students with the opportunity to enhance their financial knowledge and literacy. The engagement of Prof. Dr. Sobia Shafaq Shah, along with the support of MUET's Department of Electronic Engineering, ensured that the event was a resounding success.