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COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Post Graduate

4 Semesters, 2 years

30

Eligibility Criteria

16 years of schooling or 4-year education (minimum 120 credit hours) or an equivalent degree from a recognized HEC university in relevant discipline with a minimum 2.5/4.0 CGPA. GRE/HAT (General)/GIU entry test, with a passing score of 50%/interview mandatory.


Objectives

  • To develop advanced understanding of management theories and practices.
  • To build strong research and analytical capabilities among students.
  • To promote ethical decision-making and critical thinking in business contexts.
  • To prepare students for leadership roles in corporate, academic, and entrepreneurial domains.
  • To integrate academic learning with practical business applications.
  • To foster innovation and sustainability in solving real-world business challenges.

Role and Scope

  • Equips graduates with competencies for senior-level positions in management and administration.
  • Enables students to pursue careers in research, consulting, business analysis, and strategy development.
  • Provides foundational training for PhD and academic careers in management sciences.
  • Supports roles in multinational companies, government institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Prepares professionals to contribute to policy-making, sustainable business models, and organizational development.
  • Offers wide career scope across industries like finance, marketing, HR, operations, and corporate strategy.

Semesters and Courses

Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MSMS-7101 Management and Organizational Theories 3(3+0)
MSMS-7102 Business Strategy and Policy 3(3+0)
MSMS-7103 Research Methodology 3(3+0)
- Elective I 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 12(12+0)

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MSMS-7104 Statistical Inference and Data Analysis 3(3+0)
- Elective II 3(3+0)
- Elective III 3(3+0)
- Elective IV 3(3+0)
Total Credit Hours 12(12+0)

Semester III and Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
- Elective V & VI 6(0+6)
OR Thesis 6(0+6)
Total Credit Hours 6(0+6)
Total Degree Credit Hours 30

Courses Breakup

1. Core Courses

Code Course Title Credit Hours
101 Management and Organizational Theories 3(3+0)
102 Business Strategy and Policy 3(3+0)
103 Research Methodology 3(3+0)
104 Statistical Inference and Data Analysis 3(3+0)

2. Elective Courses

Code Course Title Credit Hours
201 Elective I 3(3+0)
202 Elective II 3(3+0)
203 Elective III 3(3+0)
204 Elective IV 3(3+0)
205 Elective V 3(3+0)
206 Elective VI 3(3+0)

3. Research Thesis

Code Course Title Credit Hours
301 Thesis 6(6+0)

Summary

Sr. No Course Details No. of Courses Credit Hours
1 Core Courses 4 12
2 Elective Courses 4 12
3 Research Thesis 1 6
Total Degree Credit Hours 30