[Thesis Track]
Introduction/Description
The Faculty of Management offers MSBA (2-year / 4-semesters) program in Business Administration. The program has been designed for candidates who intend to pursue their professional career as teaching faculty member in an educational institution or serve the industry at senior management position. The program provides opportunities to learn special business techniques required to excel in the challenging and rapidly changing world. The students will have an option to select any one of the areas of specialization offered that is ‘Banking’, ‘Finance’, ‘Human Resource Management’, ‘Management’, and ‘Marketing’.
Program Objectives
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To develop research and analysis skills in students to cope contemporary businesses’ problems
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To inculcate scholarly and philosophical thinking among the students
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To provide a foundation to get a doctorate degree in business studies
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 16-year education [BS in Business Administration, BS in Commerce, BBA (Accounting & Finance), BBA (Banking & Finance), BS (Accounting & Finance), BS (Banking & Finance), BBA(IT/MIS), BS (Management), BS (Marketing), MBA (Accounting & Finance), MBA (Banking & Finance), MBA (IT/MIS), Old MBA, MBS, M.Com, ACMA, ACA, and VU graduates holding BS (Public Administration), Master of Accounting, Master of Finance, Master of Accounting & Finance, Master of Banking & Finance and MBA-Executive (72-Cr. Hrs.)] degrees and other relevant equivalent qualification with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 2.50 out of 4 / 1st division, wherein GPA system is not implemented, are eligible to apply. However, the candidates will also be required to qualify VU Entry Test (with minimum 50% marks).
Note
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Candidate holding MPA, BBA (ITM), BBIT, and MBA (ITM) etc. may be considered for admission through Deficiency Semesters, as prescribed by the University, however, candidates having studied common deficiency course(s) will be considered for course exemptions on case to case basis. In case of other relevant qualification, candidates may be required to provide equivalence letter/certificate from Higher Education Commission.
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The candidates with 16-year non-business education [BE, MBBS, MA, M.Sc., and other equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution] will be required to qualify at least 36-credit hours of
Deficiency Semesters business courses before they could become eligible for admission towards MS in Business Administration program.
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Course Exemption
Course(s) exemption is not allowed.
Duration
It is a two-year duration program spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration.
Courses of Study
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Semester No.1
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Course Code
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Title
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Type
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Pre Requisite
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Credit Hours
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Specialization
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FIN722
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Corporate Finance
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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MGT703
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Strategic Management
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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STAT730
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Advanced Research Methods
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Semester No.2
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Course Code
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Title
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Type
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Pre Requisite
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Credit Hours
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Specialization
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MKT703
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Strategic Marketing Management
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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BNK701
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Banking Laws & Practices
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Banking
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BNK703
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Consumer Banking
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Banking
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FIN723
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Taxation Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Finance
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FIN730
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Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Finance
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HRM724
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Conflict Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Human Resource Management
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HRM727
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Human Resource Development
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Human Resource Management
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MGMT714
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Advanced Supply Chain Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Supply Chain Management
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MGMT717
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Advanced Production Planning and Inventory Control
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Supply Chain Management
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MGMT725
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Change Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Management
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MGMT728
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Organizational Development
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Management
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MKT725
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Services Marketing
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Marketing
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MKT730
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International Marketing
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Marketing
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Semester No.3
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Course Code
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Title
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Type
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Pre Requisite
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Credit Hours
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Specialization
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RTS720
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Research Thesis
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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BNK704
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Management of Financial Institutions
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Banking
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BNK725
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Credit & Risk Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Banking
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FIN704
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Managerial Accounting
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Finance
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FIN725
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Credit & Risk Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Finance
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HRM713
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Performance Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Human Resource Management
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MGMT715
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Advanced Transportation & Logistics Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Supply Chain Management
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MGMT723
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Leadership & Team Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Management
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MGMT730
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Knowledge Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Management
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MGMT731
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Theory & Practice of Enterprise Resource Planning
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Supply Chain Management
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MGT711
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Business & Labor Law
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Human Resource Management
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MKT724
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Brand Management
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Marketing
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MKT731
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Consumer Behaviour
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Elective
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Marketing
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Semester No.4
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Course Code
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Title
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Type
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Pre Requisite
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Credit Hours
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Specialization
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RTS720
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Research Thesis
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Required
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3 (Theory: 3, Practical:0)
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Areas of Specialization
A student must qualify at least four courses from an area of selected specialization. However, Graduates of Virtual University of Pakistan having specialization in their previous degree program will not be allowed to select the same area of specialization. Following are the areas of specialization:
| • Banking |
| • Management |
| • Human Resource Management |
| • Marketing |
| • Finance |
Assessment of Study Progress
The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final-term examinations.
Research Thesis
In order to enroll for research thesis for MSBA degree, students must have achieved at least CGPA 3.25 out of 4 upon completion of prescribed course work.
Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of MS in Business Administration degree, a student is required to complete at least 24-credit hour prescribed course work and 6-credit hours Thesis/Research with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.
Fee Structure
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Disclaimer
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The courses may be revised time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses from being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
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The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.