Dean's Message
The Faculty of Management Sciences aims to achieve its objectives in line with the vision to become a reputable university in business management education in Pakistan and build our strengths in teaching, learning and research. Our curricula do not only allow the students the opportunity to experience and develop an understanding of the latest tools and techniques, but also expose them to applied learning through experiential learning opportunities, field visits, and workshops from the very beginning of the program. Our training aims to nurture innovative young minds through offering a broad-based curriculum that provides students exposure both within their discipline and soft skills. Our approach in the development of curricula has therefore been to be creative and entrepreneurial towards introducing new ideas aimed towards the personal and intellectual development of our students. Professional learning, in terms of refining our strong associations with industry, commerce and professions in order for students to become responsible citizens and well-equipped to enter the knowledge-based workplace and society.
After the experience of the lingering pandemic, learning is taking many forms, and information will be available in many formats. By helping our students today discover how they can leverage the universities’ wide-ranging resources for lifelong learning, we will position them better for effective roles, as we continue to maximise through digital technology in the delivery of our programmes and expand our reach to attract students and faculty from all parts of the country and abroad.
I welcome you to the Faculty of Management Sciences at Salim Habib University (SHU).
Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder
Acting Dean
Faculty of Management Sciences
Department of Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration is a hub of academic excellence, innovation, and professional development, dedicated to shaping the next generation of business leaders, Freelancers and entrepreneurs. Our esteemed faculty, comprising renowned scholars and industry experts, delivers cutting-edge education that integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications. Our comprehensive programs, spanning undergraduate level, cater to diverse career aspirations and interests, including Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and more. Graduates of our department emerge as forward-thinking professionals, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to excel in an increasingly complex and dynamic global business landscape. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning, preparing our students to make a meaningful impact in the business world and beyond.
Vision
To aspire academic excellence with global competitiveness by transformational and innovative business thinking.
Mission
We are poised to become the hub for excellence in shaping business education through globally competitive curricula and pedagogical innovation, strategic academia-industry alliances and applied research, intellectual broadening and critical thinking.
Industry Advisory Experts
| S.no | Name | Designation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Faiza Yasir Jalbani | Head of Brand Activation, Marketing | Unilever Pakistan Limited |
| 2 | Ms. Mehreen Bashir | Head of HR | ValuStrat |
| 3 | Ms. Sidra Mehmood | Head of HR | Lucky Textile Mills |
| 4 | Mehreen Umair | Head of HR | Sante Pharma |
| 5 | Faisal Sheikh | Senior Manager Commercial & Retail Partnership, Pakistan Region | AC Nielsen |
| 6 | Faiyyaz Abro | Group Head of Brand Marketing, Trade Marketing & Channel Sales | Progressive Group Pakistan |
| 7 | Ayaz Ali | Founder HR, Lead HRBP, Head of HR (Operations & IR ER) | Burque Corporation |
| 8 | Ranjeet Kumar | Head of Sales and Capability | Burque Corporation |
| 9 | Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddiqui | SEVP & Group Head of Shariah Compliance | Meezan Bank |
| 10 | Mr. Farasat Ali Naqvi | EVP, Core and Back Office Applications | UBL |
| 11 | Dr. Jameel Ahmed Khilji | Additional Director | State Bank of Pakistan |
| 12 | Mr. Azeem Hussain Siddiqui | FCMA, FCA, Partner | Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co. / ICMA |
| 13 | Umair Saeed | Chief Operating Officer | MENA Region |
| 14 | Muhammad Sikandar | Category Manager – Wells Procurement | United Energy Pakistan Limited (Former BP Pakistan E&P) |
| 15 | Pervez Ahmed | Procurement Consultant | JSI Research & Training Institute Inc |
| 16 | Muhammad Akber Manzoor Khan (AMK) | Head Procurement & Supply Chain | Faysal Bank Ltd |
MS Management Sciences
Degree: Master of Science, Management Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Timing: Weekend
Semesters: 8
Admission Criteria: 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.
Degree Requirements: Minimum Requirements = 30 Credit Hours (Student with a non-business background will be required to take additional courses from the foundation level courses)
Program Objectives
MS Management Sciences is designed with the objective to enable students to develop specialized skills with respect to various Management related issues and suggest possible solutions through research work. Research work would contribute to the body of knowledge along with national development through original and focused research in areas crucial for enhancing corporate productivity and profitability.
Scope of Program
This program is design to develop research-oriented management skills in the students. Pakistani and international industry requires the research-oriented managers who are instrumental in ever- changing business environment.
Program Learning Outcomes
The students will be able to:
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings of modern business activity.
- Conduct research independently.
- Think more broadly and more deeply about the beliefs and values at the root of business activities.
- Appreciate and critically evaluate different schools of thought.
- Contribute towards the development of new ideas, theories, and business models.
Specializations
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain Management
Carrier Prospects
- To become a corporate leader
- Academic Prospects
- Research Capabilities
- Management Consultant
Consistency of Vision and Mission of DBME with Vision and Mission of SHU
Scheme of Study (Semester wise)
For Business Students*
- Duration: 2 Years
- Semesters: 4
- Credit Hours: 30
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 |
| XXXX | Strategic Management | 3 |
| XXXX | Strategic Finance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Semester - Ⅱ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| XXXX | Qualitative & Quantitative Tools | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
2nd Year |
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Semester - Ⅲ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Elective II | 3 |
| XXXX | Independent Research Study | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Semester - Ⅳ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Elective III | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective IV | 3 |
| OR | ||
| XXXX | Research Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Scheme of Study (Semester wise)
For Non-Business Students*
- Duration: 2 Years
- Semesters: 4
- Credit Hours: 60
1st Year |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ACC301 | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 3 |
| MTH301 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| MGT302 | Business Management and Leadership | 3 |
| MKT301 | Marketing (Theory & Application) | 3 |
| LAW301 | Legal Environment for Business in Pakistan | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester - Ⅱ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MGT303 | Organizational Behavior & HR Practices | 3 |
| FIN301 | Finance for Business Managers | 3 |
| ACC305 | Accounting for Management Decisions | 3 |
| XXXX | Strategic Management | 3 |
| XXXX | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer - Ⅰ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG305 | Applied Business Communication | 3 |
| ECO302 | Business Economics | 3 |
2nd Year |
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Semester - Ⅲ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Qualitative & Quantitative Tools | 3 |
| XXXX | Strategic Finance | 3 |
| XXXX | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective I | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer - Ⅱ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Independent Research Study | 3 |
Semester - Ⅳ |
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| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| XXXX | Elective III | 3 |
| XXXX | Elective IV | 3 |
| OR | ||
| XXXX | Research Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Prof. Dr. Kaleem Raza Khan
Chairperson
Dr. Lakhi Muhammad
Professor
Dr. Kashif Arif
Acting Chairperson & Associate Professor
Dr. Hassaan Ahmed
Head of MBA Program & Associate Professor
Dr. Shamaila Burney
Acting Head of BBA Program & Associate Professor
Mr. Sheeraz Yar Khan
Assistant Professor
Mr. Rizwan Akram
Lecturer
Mr. Salman Qayyum Galani
Lecturer (Finance)
Ms. Sana Bint-E-Javaid
Lecturer
Ms. Priyanka Bajaj
Lecturer
Mr. Muhammad Fahad Anwar
Lecturer
Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Idrees
Lecturer
Mr. Zubair Khan
Lecturer
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