Virtual University of Pakistan Offers
The Faculty of Management offers MSBA/ MBA/ (1.5-year / 3-semesters) program leading to Ph.D degree 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’, ‘Information Technology’, ‘Management’, and ‘Marketing’.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates having 16-year education [BS in Business Administration, BS in Commerce, Old MBA, M.Com, MBS, ACMA, ACA 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. The candidates will be required to qualify GAT General Test (with minimum 50% marks).
AWARD OF DEGREE:
MBA-Master of Business Administration (1.5-year / 3-semester) degree (Equivalent to MS):
Candidates are required to complete prescribed course work (at least 37-credit hours) by attending minimum 3-semesters with at least CGPA 3.00 out of 4.
Note: Research Thesis will not be offered to students taking MBA track.
MSBA-Master of Science in Business Administration (1.5-year / 3-semester) degree:
Candidates are required to complete prescribed course work (at least 31-credit hours) plus Research Thesis (6-credit hours) by attending minimum 3-semesters with at least CGPA 3.00 out of 4.
COURSES OF STUDY:
The scheme of studies for MBA (equivalent to MS) / MSBA programs are outlined as under. 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:
For MBA (equivalent to MS)
• Advanced Financial Accounting • Production & Operation Management
• Corporate Finance • Project Management
• Crises Management • Strategic Management
• Leadership & Team Management • Strategic Marketing
• Special Topic • Area of Specialization (4 Courses)
For MSBA
• Advanced Financial Accounting • Strategic Marketing
• Corporate Finance • Area of Specialization (4 Courses)
• Leadership & Team Management • Advanced Research Methodology
• Production & Operation Management • Research Thesis (6 Credit Hours)
• Strategic Management
The Faculty of Management offers MSBA/ MBA/ (1.5-year / 3-semesters) program leading to Ph.D degree 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’, ‘Information Technology’, ‘Management’, and ‘Marketing’.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidates having 16-year education [BS in Business Administration, BS in Commerce, Old MBA, M.Com, MBS, ACMA, ACA 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. The candidates will be required to qualify GAT General Test (with minimum 50% marks).
AWARD OF DEGREE:
MBA-Master of Business Administration (1.5-year / 3-semester) degree (Equivalent to MS):
Candidates are required to complete prescribed course work (at least 37-credit hours) by attending minimum 3-semesters with at least CGPA 3.00 out of 4.
Note: Research Thesis will not be offered to students taking MBA track.
MSBA-Master of Science in Business Administration (1.5-year / 3-semester) degree:
Candidates are required to complete prescribed course work (at least 31-credit hours) plus Research Thesis (6-credit hours) by attending minimum 3-semesters with at least CGPA 3.00 out of 4.
COURSES OF STUDY:
The scheme of studies for MBA (equivalent to MS) / MSBA programs are outlined as under. 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:
For MBA (equivalent to MS)
• Advanced Financial Accounting • Production & Operation Management
• Corporate Finance • Project Management
• Crises Management • Strategic Management
• Leadership & Team Management • Strategic Marketing
• Special Topic • Area of Specialization (4 Courses)
For MSBA
• Advanced Financial Accounting • Strategic Marketing
• Corporate Finance • Area of Specialization (4 Courses)
• Leadership & Team Management • Advanced Research Methodology
• Production & Operation Management • Research Thesis (6 Credit Hours)
• Strategic Management