Doctorate Program
Ph.D. Management Science
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Introduction
Welcome to our prestigious PhD in Management Sciences program, a rigorous and innovative academic experience designed to cultivate exceptional scholars, researchers, and thought leaders. Our program is dedicated to advancing knowledge and scholarship in the field, and preparing graduates for distinguished careers in academia, industry, and government.
The students in our PhD program will be part of a vibrant community of scholars who are passionate about advancing the field of Management Sciences. Our faculty are renowned experts in their fields, and our research focuses on solving complex problems that impact business, society, and the economy.
Our program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive education in the theoretical foundations of Management Sciences, as well as the methodological approaches and tools necessary to conduct original research. You will have the opportunity to specialize in a range of areas, including finance, marketing, and HR.
Through a combination of coursework, research, and mentorship, our PhD program will prepare students for a career as a scholar, researcher, or practitioner. Our graduates go on to secure tenure-track positions at top universities, lead research teams in industry and government, and start their own businesses.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and intellectual rigor. Our program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your needs and interests, and we offer a range of resources and support services to help you succeed.
Join us on this transformative journey and become part of a community of scholars who are shaping the future of business and management research.
About Program
Program Objectives
On completion of the degree, graduates will possess:
- The requisite knowledge, intellectual abilities, and techniques to conduct research.
- The personal qualities and approaches needed to be effective researchers.
- The skills to work collaboratively in teams and ensure the wider impact of their research.
- An understanding of standards, requirements, and professionalism in research.
Internship and Career Prospects
- Academic Careers
- Research and teaching positions at business schools
- Department Chairs and academic leadership roles
- Industry Careers
- Senior leadership positions
- Strategic consultants and management experts
- Innovation and entrepreneurship roles
- Research Careers
- Research scientists and scholars at think tanks and institutes
- Policy analysts and advisors to government agencies
- Directors of research centers and institutes
- Consulting Careers
- Management consultants
- Strategy consultants and advisors to businesses
- Human resources and organizational development consultants
- Government Careers
- Policy analysts and advisors to government agencies
- Public administration and management roles
- Economic development and trade specialists
- Non-Profit Careers
- Executive directors and leaders of non-profit organizations
- Program managers and evaluators
- Policy analysts and advocates
- Entrepreneurship
- Founders of startups and small businesses
- Social entrepreneurs and impact investors
- Innovation and technology commercialization experts
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have MPhil/MS equivalent qualifications in Management Sciences.
- Minimum 60% marks/CGPA 3.00 from an HEC-recognized institution.
- Clear the SHU Admissions Test & Interview or HAT Subject as per HEC criteria.
Degree Requirements
- 18 Credit Hours: 15 in coursework and 3 in independent research study based on specialization, to be completed within 2-6 semesters.
- Comprehensive Examination: Passing a comprehensive exam at the end of the coursework.
- PhD Research Proposal Defense: Successful defense of the PhD research proposal within 3-6 semesters.
- Thesis Research: Completion of 30 credit hours of thesis research.
- Publication: Publication of research paper(s) from the thesis in an HEC-approved HJRS journal.
- Thesis Evaluation: Successful evaluation of the thesis by a local or foreign evaluator as per HEC criteria.
- Public Defense: Successful public defense of the final PhD thesis.
- Fulfillment of any other guidelines stipulated by HEC. Consecutive unsatisfactory evaluations over three semesters may lead to admission cancellation.
Scheme of Study (Semester Wise)
- Duration:3 Years
- Semesters:6
- Credit Hours:Â 48
1st Year
Semester - â…
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| PHI80x | Advanced Research Philosophy | – | 3+0 |
| BRM80x | Advanced Quantitative Research Tools & Techniques | – | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx | Elective – I | – | 3+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Semester - â…¡
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| BRM80x | Advanced Qualitative Research Tools & Techniques | – | 3+0 |
| IRS80x | Supervised Research | – | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx | Elective – II | – | 3+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
2nd Year
Semester - â…¢
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| PMS80x | PhD Research | – | 6+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
Semester - â…£
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| PMS80x | PhD Research | – | 6+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
3rd Year
Semester - â…¤
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| PMS80x | PhD Research | – | 6+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
Semester - â…¥
| Course Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Credit Hours |
| PMS80x | PhD Research | – | 6+0 |
| PMS80x | PhD Evaluation & Defense | – | 6+0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
