Graduate Program: MS - Management
Introduction
The MS Program in Management is designed to prepare students
for quality research and analysis in the field of Management. A
sound theoretical basis is provided in the general area of
Management and in one of the following specialization areas;
Strategy & Organization, Operations Management,
Entrepreneurship. This is complemented with developing research
skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The
program is aimed at challenging students intellectually and
enabling them to make contributions towards the knowledge and
practice of Management.
The Program prepares students for a career in Academia by
developing understanding of the current knowledge base in
Management and by developing skillset to extend this knowledge
base. Universities worldwide, require a Master level degree for
entry into their PhD programs. MS degree should facilitate
admission in any reputable university for a PhD. Further,
Graduates from the MS Management program will be sought after by
organizations looking for specialists in a particular field of
Management (such as Operations and Supply Chain Management) who
can do in-depth analysis to solve practical problems of these
organizations.
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Eligibility for MS in Management |
A minimum of 16 years of education /equivalent degree in any discipline from a local or foreign institute recognized by the HEC, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4, OR 60% marks in their last degree. All equivalency claims shall be evaluated by the HEC. Experience is not mandatory for this program. |
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Aptitude Test Components |
- English Composition (MCQs) - Mathematics (MCQs) - Essay Writing |
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Aptitude Test Difficulty Level |
GRE General and GMAT |
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Aptitude Test Exemption |
Minimum score of 650 in the Quantitative GRE General, 160 in Quantitative section and 160 in Verbal section of Revised GRE General OR 600 score in GMAT |
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Graduation Requirements |
Minimum Requirements = 36* Credit Hours 6 Core Course + 2 Area Core + 2 Electives = 30 Credit Hours + Thesis/Project** = 6 Credit Hours (Minimum Total of 36 Credit Hours) Note: *Student with a non-business background will be required to take additional courses from the foundation level courses. ** Project is for 3 credit hours. Students opting for a project need to take an additional course in order to fulfill the MS degree requirements. |
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Fees* for MS program |
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MS Management Entrance Tests |
Online Admission Form are available. Please visit: https://admissions.iba.edu.pk/ for further details |
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Classes Start |
August/September - 2020(Tentative) |
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Duration |
1.5 years to 4 years |
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Timings |
Morning (Part time/Full Time). MS Management is a morning program. Part time student can take reduced course load from the courses offered. Part time students will have to complete their degree within 4 years |
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Campus |
Main |
Courses Details:
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Title of Subject |
Number of Courses |
Credit hours per Course |
Total Credit Hours |
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Program Core Courses |
6 |
3 |
18 |
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Area Core/Electives |
4 |
3 |
12 per specialization |
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Foundation Courses |
7 |
3 |
Depending upon individual requirements |
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Thesis*/Project |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Credits: |
36 (Minimum) |
* Students have the option of doing a project (of 3 credit
hours) instead of a research thesis. Student doing a project
will have to take an additional course in order to complete
their total credit requirements.
Core Courses:
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Sr. No |
Program Core Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
Foundations of Management & Organization |
3 |
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2 |
Philosophy of Management & Organization |
3 |
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3 |
Research & Practice of Operations Management |
3 |
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4 |
Concepts in Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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5 |
Organizational Research Methods |
3 |
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6 |
Research Seminar in Strategy |
3 |
Area Core Courses:
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Sr. No |
Area Core Courses |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
3 |
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2 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
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3 |
Organization Theory |
3 |
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4 |
Research Seminar in International Management |
3 |
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5 |
Advanced Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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6 |
Supply & Demand Management |
3 |
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7 |
Innovation & Design |
3 |
Elective Courses
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Sr. No |
Electives |
Credit Hours |
1 |
Business Analytics |
3 |
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2 |
Research in Organizational Behavior |
3 |
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3 |
Managing Social Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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4 |
Alternative Management & Organization |
3 |
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5 |
Modeling & Simulation |
3 |
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6 |
Quality Management |
3 |
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7 |
Pedagogy for Management |
3 |
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8 |
Project Management (MGT 555) |
3 |
Foundation Courses
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Sr. No |
Foundation |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
Introduction to Business Finance |
FIN201 |
3 |
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2 |
Principles of Marketing |
MKT201 |
3 |
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3 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
ECO103 |
3 |
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4 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
ECO104 |
3 |
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5 |
Introduction to Statistics |
MTS 102 |
3 |
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6 |
Fundamentals of Sociology |
SSC 231 |
3 |
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7 |
Introduction to Psychology |
SSC 218 |
3 |
For any query, please contact:
Ali Zaheer
Assistant Manager (Management Department)
Cell No. : 03332460460 | Email: azaheer@iba.edu.pk
Office No. : 021-38104700 Ext: 2009
