Postgraduate Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Introduction
MBA program at Salim Habib University is designed to be a beacon of transformative education, equipping future leaders to shape tomorrow’s business landscape. In a world where careers evolve rapidly and industries face unprecedented disruption, our program goes beyond mere qualification to empower students as innovators and change-makers.
Our MBA curriculum is meticulously crafted to be both competitive and adaptive, reflecting the dynamic nature of the global business environment. We integrate scientifically validated frameworks with a pragmatic approach to ensure that our graduates are not only prepared for the challenges of today but are also positioned to drive progress and lead with vision.
The program offers a robust foundation through a selection of advanced core courses, complemented by a diverse array of electives. Students have the flexibility to tailor their education with specialized majors and minors, drawing from a curriculum inspired by the world’s leading business schools. Our unique focus on industry immersion projects ensures that students apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts, fostering practical insights and innovative solutions.
We are committed to nurturing well-rounded leaders who possess the skills, knowledge, and experiential foundation needed to navigate and influence the ever-evolving global business landscape. By fostering an environment of transformative learning, we prepare our graduates to make significant contributions to both their industries and society at large, driving meaningful change and shaping the future of business.
Therefore, be a part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of business through transformative education and impactful leadership.
Through this MBA program, we aim:
To nurture industry-oriented and market-competitive business professionals and entrepreneurs
To transform the society through business excellence in education and knowledge sharing
To deliver experiential learning, immersion and other collaborative resources
To enhance the leadership, entrepreneurial and ethical skills
About Program
Program Objectives
- To cultivate effective leadership abilities to inspire teams to be able to drive innovation and navigate complex business environments.
- To broaden understanding of diverse cultures, markets, and business practices required to succeed in the global marketplace.
- To emphasize the ethical implications of business practices and develop a strong moral compass for responsible leadership.
- To sharpen analytical skills to solve complex business problems and develop innovative strategies to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
- To equip students with the knowledge and skills and facilitate them in building the networks necessary to identify and capitalize on business opportunities and navigate entrepreneurship challenges.
- To develop strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills for effective collaboration in diverse settings.
- To instill in students the passion for continuous learning, adaptability, and embracing change in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
- To promote sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility, and a consideration for environmental impacts in decision-making.
Internship and Career Prospects
The Salim Habib University MBA Program is aimed at being more than a resume enhancement or a means to an end. It is aimed as an experience that will shape the entire career of the students, and prepare them to navigate the economic, social, and other complex changes of the future. The scope of opportunities available for MBA graduates goes beyond the needs of the business enterprises to cover governmental agencies, and non-governmental welfare enterprises which are increasingly becoming cognizant of the enhanced efficacy that a business professional brings to an organization. The following are a few of the areas that define scope of the MBA Program.
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Product/Brand Marketing
- Sales Management
- Marketing Management
- Market Analytics/Data Science
- Advertising
- Media Management
- Marketing Research
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Development
- Human Resource Management
- Operations/Production Management
- Regulatory Affairs Management
- Real Estate Management
- Project Management
- Strategy Consulting
- Computer and Information Systems Management
- Technology Management
- Investment Banking
- Risk Management
- Sales, Trading, and Brokerage
- Private Equity
- Insurance, Pension Funds
- Health Care Management
- Pharmaceutical Management
- Governmental Service Management
Eligibility Criteria
| Degree Offered | Entry Requirements | Required Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Duration 2 Years) (For Non-Business Graduates) (Duration 1.5 Years) (For Business Graduates) | 4 years Bachelor’s Degree or 16 years of education | 50% or 2.0 CGPA |
| BBA leading to MBA (Duration 2 + 1.5 Years) | 2 years Bachelor’s degree or 14 years of education | 50% or 2.0 CGPA |
Scheme of studies (Semester Wise)
MBA 1.5 Years Program
1st Year
Semester – I
| Course Code | Course | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FINXXX | Strategic Finance and Investment | 3+0 | |
| MTHXXX | Business Modeling and Forecasting | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Research Methods for Business Managers | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Marketing Strategies and Value Innovation | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester – II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MKTXXX | Advanced Strategic Management | 3+0 | |
| SCMXXX | Strategic Supply Chain Management | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective-I | 3+0 | |
| MBMXXX | Capstone Project-I | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
2nd Year
Semester – III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MKTXXX | Advanced Strategic Management | 3+0 | |
| SCMXXX | Strategic Supply Chain Management | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective-I | 3+0 | |
| MBMXXX | Capstone Project-I | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
MBA 2-Years Program
1st Year
Semester – I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FINXXX | Financial Accounting & Corporate Reporting | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Business Management and Organizational Behavior | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Marketing (Theory & Application) | 3+0 | |
| ECOXXX | Managerial Economics | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester – II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| ECOXXX | Macroeconomics and Global Business Environment | 3+0 | |
| FINXXX | Finance For Business Managers | 3+0 | |
| ACCXXX | Accounting for Management Decisions | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Methods for Business Research | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Consumer Insights for Decision Making | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
2nd Year
Semester – III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| SCMXXX | Strategic Supply Chain Management | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Marketing Strategies with Value Innovation | 3+0 | |
| MTHXXX | Business Modeling & Forecasting | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Human Capital Management | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective I | 3+0 | |
| MBMXXX | Capstone Project I | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester – IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FINXXX | Strategic Finance and Investment | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Advanced Strategic Management | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective II | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective III | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective IV | 3+0 | |
| MBMXXX | Capstone Project II | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
BBA (Bridge) 2.5 Years Program
1st Year
Deficiency Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FINXXX | Introduction to Finance | 3+0 | |
| MITXXX | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3+0 | |
| FINXXX | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Marketing (Theory and Application) | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Business Management and Leadership | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester – I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGTXXX | Human Resource Management | 3+0 | |
| MITXXX | Enterprise Resource Planning | 3+0 | |
| FINXXX | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3+0 | |
| ENGXXX | Applied Business Communications | 3+0 | |
| SCMXXX | Principles of Supply Chain | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
summer – I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| LAWXXX | Legal Environment for Business in Pakistan | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Sales Management | 3+0 | |
| IIPXXX | Internship | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
2nd year
Semester – II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGTXXX | Business Research Methods | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Digital Marketing | 3+0 | |
| MITXXX | Technology, Innovation & SGDs | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective I | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester – III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FINXXX | Islamic Banking and Finance | 3+0 | |
| MKTXXX | Brand Management | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Business Intelligence | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective II | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective III | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Summer – II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MBMXXX | Capstone Project | 3+0 | |
| XXXXXX | Foreign Language | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
3rd Year
Semester – IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGTXXX | Strategic Management | 3+0 | |
| MGTXXX | Business Ethics, Leadership & Change Management | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective IV | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective V | 3+0 | |
| ELCXXX | Elective VI | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Tracks Offered
List of Electives
Tracks to be Offered:Â
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| 1 | Pharmaceutical Management and Marketing | Pharmaceutical Marketing and Research |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Management | ||
| Pharma Value Chain and Distribution Management | ||
| Pharma Sales Management and CRMÂ | ||
| Consumer Behaviour in Pharmaceuticals | ||
| Pricing Strategy in Pharma Industry | ||
| 2 | Human Resource Management | Change Management |
| Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management | ||
| HR Policy Development | ||
| Human Resources Information Systems | ||
| Talent Management and Succession Planning | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Compensation Benefits | ||
| HR Analytics | ||
| 3 | Finance | Project Management |
| Elements of Financial Forecasting | ||
| Introduction to Derivatives | ||
| Applied Corporate Finance | ||
| Analysis of Financial Statements | ||
| Digital Finance & FinTech | ||
| 4 | Accounting | Advance Auditing |
| Advance Taxation | ||
| Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis | ||
| Data Analytics for Accountants | ||
| Management Decisions for Performance | ||
| Corporate Governance and Reporting | ||
| Forensic Accounting | ||
| Entrepreneurial Accounting | ||
| Accounting Information System | ||
| 5 | Marketing | Marketing Research |
| Pricing Models and Strategies | ||
| Integrated Marketing Communications | ||
| Social Media & E-Services | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Advertising | ||
| Marketing Analytics | ||
| 6 | Supply Chain Management  | Integrated Demand and Supply Planning |
| Strategic Procurement | ||
| Advance Transportation Systems and Multimodal Logistics | ||
| Warehouse Design, Automation, and Inventory Control | ||
| Supply Chain Finance, Risk, and Resilience | ||
| Sustainable and Circular Supply Chains | ||
| Geopolitics, Trade Policy, and Global Supply Networks | ||
| Managing Channel Partners and Customer Relations | ||
| Supply Chain Strategy and Competitive Advantage | ||
| Business Intelligence and Dashboards for Supply Chains | ||
| 7 | Islamic Banking and Finance | Islamic Law of Contracts |
| Islamic Treasury Operations | ||
| Islamic Wealth Planning and Management | ||
| Shariah Issues in Islamic Finance | ||
| Islamic Partnership Corporate and Securities Law | ||
| Risk Management for Islamic Financial | ||
| Islamic Portfolio Management | ||
| 8 | Health Care & Hospital Management | Public Health Practice |
| Hospital Planning and Design | ||
| Hospital Management Information System | ||
| Hospital Services and Management | ||
| Health Communication Principles & Strategies | ||
| Health Care Marketing Strategies | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety Product Management |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGT303 | Organizational Behavior & HR Practices | 3+0 | MGT403 |
| LAW301 | Legal Environment for Business in Pakistan | 3+0 | |
| FIN301 | Finance for Business Managers | 3+0 | ACC401 |
| ACC305 | Accounting for Management Decisions | 3+0 | ACC401 |
| ECO302 | Business Economics | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
