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 Study (Semester Wise)
Semester-wise Study Plan MBA-1.5 Years (30 CH)*
Semester - I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| FIN501 | Strategic Finance and Investment | 3+0 | |
| MTH501 | Business Analytics (Modeling & Forecasting) | 3+0 | |
| MKT511 | Strategic Marketing | 3+0 | |
| MGT516 | Research Methods for Business Managers | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester - II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGT515 | Strategic Management | 3+0 | |
| ELVXXXX | Business Elective-I | 3+0 | MKT511 or FIN501 |
| ELVXXXX | Business Elective-II | 3+0 | MKT511 or FIN501 |
| MBM701 | Thesis-I/Industrial Project-I | 3+0 | MGT516 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Semester - III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| ELVXXX | Business Elective-III | 3+0 | MKT511 or FIN501 |
| XXXX | Thesis-II/Industrial Project-II | 3+0 | MGT516, MBM701 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
| # of Courses | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Semester 1 | 12 |
| 4 | Semester 2 | 12 |
| 2 | Semester 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Semester-wise Study Plan MBA-2 Years (60 CH)*
Semester - I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| ACC401 | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 3+0 | |
| MTH401 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3+0 | |
| MGT403 | Business Management and Leadership | 3+0 | |
| ENG405 | Applied Business Communication | 3+0 | |
| MKT402 | Marketing (Theory & Application) | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester - II
| 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 |
| MGT517 | Methods for Business Research | 3+0 | MTH401 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
3rd Year
Semester - III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| ECO302 | Business Economics | 3+0 | |
| FIN501 | Strategic Finance and Investment | 3+0 | FIN301 |
| MTH501 | Business Analytics (Modeling & Forecasting) | 3+0 | MTH401 |
| XXXX | Business Elective–I | 3+0 | MGT403 or MKT402 |
| MBM701 | Thesis-I/Industrial Project-I | 3+0 | MGT517 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester - IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MKT511 | Strategic Marketing | 3+0 | MKT402 |
| MGT515 | Strategic Management | 3+0 | MKT403 |
| XXXX | Business Elective-II | 3+0 | MGT403 or MKT402 |
| XXXX | Business Elective-III | 3+0 | MGT403 or MKT402 |
| MBM702 | Thesis-II/Industrial Project-II | 3+0 | MGT517, MBM701 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
| # of Courses | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Semester 1 | 15 |
| 5 | Semester 2 | 15 |
| 5 | Semester 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Semester 4 | 15 |
| 20 | Total credit Hours | 60 |
Bachelor of Business Administration Two-Year Weekend Program Semester-wise Study Plan (75 CH)*
Semester - I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| ACC401 | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 3+0 | |
| MTH401 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3+0 | |
| MGT403 | Business Management and Leadership | 3+0 | |
| ENG405 | Applied Business Communication | 3+0 | |
| MKT402 | Marketing (Theory & Application) | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester - II
| 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 |
Summmer
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| IIP401 | Industry Immersion Project (Mandatory Supervised Internship) | 3+0 | |
| PST401 | Pakistan Studies | 3+0 | |
| PDV403 | Arts & Literature | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
5th Year
Semester - III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGT503 | Application of Quantitative Techniques in Research | 3+0 | MTH401 |
| ENG406 | Presentation & Communication Skills | 3+0 | ENG405 |
| SCM402 | Supply Chain Management | 3+0 | MGT403 |
| PHI401 | Philosophy, Logic & Critical Thinking | 3+0 | |
| MIT410 | Introduction to MIS & ERP | 3+0 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester - IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| MGT513 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 | FIN301, MGT303, ECO406 |
| ENG407 | Communication Skills for Negotiations | 3+0 | ENG406 |
| MKT512 | Marketing Research | 3+0 | MKT402, MGT503 |
| MGT515 | Strategic Management | 3+0 | MKT402, MGT503, MGT303, LAW301, FIN301, ACC301 |
| MGT514 | Business Ethics | 3+0 | PHI401, MGT303 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Summer
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-req |
| IST401 | Islam & World Religions | 3+0 | ACC305 |
| FIN402 | Securities Trading & Applied Economics | 3+0 | FIN301 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
| # of Courses | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Semester 1 | 15 |
| 5 | Semester 2 | 15 |
| 3 | Summer | 9 |
| 5 | Semester 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Semester 4 | 15 |
| 2 | Summmer | 6 |
| 25 | Total Credit Hours | 75 |
