MS Business Administration

The MS Business Administration is a programme that sets the foundation for both theory and research needed for an academic and professional career in the field of business management. It prepares students for a professional career in business and management research. The philosophy that sets this programme apart from the rest is that it provides a platform for postgraduate management students to understand the practical implications of their concepts associated with high-quality academic research. This approach applies equally to those who become either academic scholars or professional practitioners.

Outline

Each candidate of MS Business Administration degree is required to complete 30 Cr. Hrs. as per the following detail:

Sr. No. Category Cr. Hrs.
1Core Courses 12
2Elective Courses 12
3Thesis/Project/Additional Courses 6
Total30

The MS Business Administration provides a thorough grounding in the theory and research needed for academic and professional career in the field of business and management. It prepares students for academic career in universities or commercial career in business and management research. Our philosophy is that postgraduate management students need the understanding and skills associated with high quality academic research. This approach applies equally to those who become either academic scholars or professional practitioners.

Programme Objectives

The programme gives graduates an insight into modern management practice and an opportunity to develop the skills required for leading and managing organization and pursuing teaching and research careers. Its main elements are:

Analysis of organizational structure and behavior both at micro and macro level, through multiple theoretical perspectives.
An examination of strategy and the functional areas of management with a focus on internal and external context of organization.
Exploring topical issues in management, comparing different management tools and techniques.
To design, plan and execute a research project addressing both theoretical and practical issues and to contribute to knowledge repository of management.

Area of Specialization: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management

Degree Requirements

Core Courses: Four Courses / 12 Credit Hours
Elective Courses: Four Courses / 12 Credit Hours
Thesis: 06 credit hours
Total: 30
Duration: Minimum 1.5 years – Maximum 4 years
Teaching System: Semester System

Road Map

Core Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Quantitative Research MethodBAMG50033
2Qualitative Research ApproachesBAMG50133
3Organizational Theory and DesignBAMG58133
4Multivariate Data AnalysisBAAC62033

Elective Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Integrated Marketing CommunicationsBAMK61033
2Applied Corporate Brand ManagementBAMK61133
3Special Topics in MarketingBAMK61233
4Seminars in Consumer BehaviorBAMK61333
5Advance Topics in International FinanceBAAC52033
6Contemporary Methods of Data AnalysisBAAC52133
7Product Pricing Decisions: Concepts and ApplicationBAAC52233
8Applied Portfolio ManagementBAAC52333
9Theory of Corporate FinanceBAAC62833
10Asset Pricing TheoryBAAC62133
11Options and DerivativesBAAC62233
12Special Topics in FinanceBAAC62333
13Financial Risk ManagementBAAC62433
14Risk Management and InsuranceBAAC62533
15Financial Market AnalysisBAAC62633
16Human Resource Management Strategy & PracticesBAHR53033
17Human Behavior in OrganizationsBAHR63933
18Distribution Strategy and Supply Chain ManagementBAMG65033
19Operations Management Theory and PracticeBAMG65133
20Designing and Managing Supply ChainsBAMG65233
21Enterprise Information SystemsBAMG65333
22Business Process Strategy ManagementBAMG65433
23Logistic Strategy and Logistic SystemsBAMG65533
24Inventory Control and WarehouseBAMG65633
25Seminar in Innovation and EntrepreneurshipBAMG66033
26Corporate Social ResponsibilityBAMG66133
27Financial EconometricsBAEC67033
28Public OrganizationBAMG68533
29Special Topics in ManagementBAMG68633
30Seminar in Corporate StrategyBAMG68733
31Organizational Change & DevelopmentBAMG68833
32Advanced Performance ManagementBAMG68933

Research Thesis

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Research ThesisBA69166
2Thesis ContinuationBA69211

Admission Criteria

Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years of education after HSSC/FA/F.Sc./ICS/A levels/ Grade 12 or equivalent.
At least 2.00 CGPA or 50% marks in case of annual system in BBA (Hons.)/ Masters or equivalent degree in relevant discipline such as Business, Management or Commerce.
Admission test and interview will be conducted.

Prospects

By opting for MS Business Administration, students will get a wide array of career opportunities in the private and public sector along with non-profit organizations. This programme provides future prospects for ambitious marketing professionals and financial analysts to consolidate their knowledge, skills and abilities while moving up into senior levels. Moreover, this programme will prepare the student to embark on a Ph.D. programme at UCP or any other within and outside Pakistan. Furthermore, as per HEC policy regarding the faculty appointment and promotion, no faculty member can be hired as / promoted to Assistant Professor if he/she does not hold a Ph.D. Degree.

Fee Structure