VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Management Sciences
Department of Management Sciences

Introduction

The Department of Management Sciences stands as one of the university's pioneering and leading departments, providing a spectrum of educational offerings including undergraduate, diploma, and certificate programs in online distance learning mode. The department aims to deliver quality business education for a diverse student body highlighting the commitment to excellence, affordability, and accessibility across Pakistan and abroad. The Department pledges to serve the needs of both full-time and on-job students by fostering an elevated learning experience through the guidance of qualified faculty members. The curriculum of each program is designed and developed by employing the services of renowned and expert adjunct faculty members. The blend of faculty and updated course material develops a strong base for the future careers of the students by nurturing their entrepreneurial, analytical, and research abilities. Over the span of two decades, the department has educated thousands of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the national economy and excelled on the global stage. Owing to the academic excellence of the Department, the current strength of the student body has surpassed the number of 20,000 which makes it one of the leading business education departments in Pakistan.

Vision: “To be the leader in providing quality education in management sciences and becoming the right choice for aspiring leaders”

Mission: “To provide open opportunities for quality education in management sciences to aspiring students and empower them with the entrepreneurial and professional competencies to manage organizations using modern tools and techniques”

 

Head of Department's Message

Welcome to the Department of Management Sciences at Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP), where we are dedicated to nurturing rising entrepreneurs and

executives for the business world. Since its inception in 2003, the department has offered a wide range of certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Human Resource Management.

We take pride in providing online distance education that not only imparts foundational knowledge but also develops critical skills to address the challenges

and opportunities in the business and management world. Our programs are designed to equip students with essential entrepreneurial, financial, analytical, and

leadership skills using contemporary tools and techniques for effective organizational management.

Our distinguished faculty includes a large number of PhD-qualified educators specializing in diverse management disciplines. They possess extensive experience

and expertise in online teaching methodologies, content development, and evaluation techniques. To further enhance our offerings, we have engaged notable

adjunct faculty from both academia and industry, emphasizing our commitment to excellence.

 Another key strength of our department is our collaboration with industry, which bridges the gap between academia and the business world. This dynamic and a diverse learning approach, combining academic rigor with practical orientation, ensures that our students gain a unique and enriching educational experience.

I invite you to embark on this incredible academic journey and wish you every success in making a positive impact on society.

Dr. Muhammad Zaheer

 

Associate Professor

IMPORTANT FACTS

Campus

27

Degree Programs

Campus

28127

Active Students

Male: 16005
Female: 12122
Campus

41744

Total Graduates

Male: 29547
Female: 12197
Campus

206

Courses

Enrollments: 1302968

Milestones of the Department

  1. Launch of MS in Business Administration (MSBA) 2012
  2. Launch of Master in Business Administration (MBA) 2006
  3. Launch of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) 2003