The faculty of Management Sciences aims to achieve its objectives in line with the vision to become a reputable university in business management education in Pakistan and build our strengths in teaching, learning and research. Our curricula does not only allow the students the opportunity to experience and develop an understanding of the latest tools and techniques, but also exposes them to applied learning through experiential learning, field visits, and workshops from the very beginning of the program. Our training aims to nurture innovative young minds through offering broad-based curriculum that provides students exposure both within their discipline and soft skills. Our approach in the development of curricula has therefore been to be creative and entrepreneurial towards introducing new ideas aimed towards the personal and intellectual development of our students. Professional learning, in terms of refining our strong associations with industry, commerce and professions in order for students to become responsible citizens and well-equipped to enter the knowledge-based workplace and society.
After the experience of lingering pandemic, learning is taking many forms, and information will be available in many formats. By helping our students today discover how they can leverage the universities’ wide-ranging resources for lifelong learning, we will position them better for effective role we continue to maximise through digital technology in the delivery of our programmes and expand our reach to attract students and faculty from all parts of the Country and abroad.
I welcome you to the faculty of Management Sciences of Salim Habib University (SHU)
Dr. Syed Irfan Hyder
Acting Dean
Faculty of Management Sciences
SHU’s Program of BS Business Analytics includes the body of knowledge of three major accounting certification bodies: ICAP, ACCA, ICMAP and CIMA. The program is augmented with a curriculum that includes subjects related to business studies, social sciences and liberal arts that provide the students with the intellectual grounding necessary for creative thinking and strategy development. The program features interactive lectures, flip classes and challenging academic project which enable students to learn and practice skills in leadership, negotiation, innovation, communication and teamwork – skills vital for today’s business practitioners.
Objectives
Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics program. This innovative degree is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's data-driven business world - and beyond.
- Business analytics is the process of using data and analytical techniques to drive business decision-making. It involves using tools and methods from statistics, computer science, and business to analyze complex data sets and gain insights that can inform business strategy
- Through a combination of coursework, case studies, hands-on projects, and freelance training, students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of roles - from business analyst to data scientist to freelance consultant. Our expert faculty will guide students through a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant, ensuring that graduates are prepared to make an impact in the business world and beyond.
Join us in the BS Business Analytics program and discover the power of data-driven decision-making - and the freedom of freelancing!"
Degree Offered: BS Business Analytics
- Duration: 4 Years
- Semesters: 8
- Credit Hours: 136
Entry Requirements
The applicant should:
- Have 45% marks in HSC or equivalent marks in A-levels, or other qualifications
- Qualify the Aptitude Test and Interview
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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Year 1 |
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Semester - Ⅰ |
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| CSC106 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 2+1 |
| ENG101 | Functional English | 2+1 |
| ACC101 | Introduction to Accounting | 2+1 |
| MGT101 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3+0 |
| HUM101 | Foundation of Human Behavior | 3+0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester - ⅠⅠ |
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| ECO102 | Microeconomics | 3+0 |
| MTH107 | Business Mathematics | 3+0 |
| MKT101 | Principles of Marketing | 3+0 |
| ACC106 | Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting | 2+1 |
| IST102 | Islam and World Religions | 2+0 |
| PDV103 | Personal Development and Career Planning | 0+2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
Summer Semester |
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| IIP100 | Industry Immersion Project - I (Community Service) | 0+0 |
| Credit Hours | 0 | |
Year 2 |
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Semester - ⅠⅠⅠ |
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| ENG105 | Presentation and Communication Skills | 3+0 |
| FIN206 | Introduction to Finance | 3+0 |
| PHI101 | Philosophy, Logic, and Critical Thinking | 3+0 |
| MTH104 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 2+1 |
| BAN201 | Computer Programming - I | 2+1 |
| MTH203 | Calculus with Applications | 3+0 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅠⅤ |
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| PST101 | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 |
| BAN202 | Computer Programming - II | 2+1 |
| FIN204 | Financial Management | 3+0 |
| BAN203 | Data Structures | 2+1 |
| ECO203 | Macroeconomics | 3+0 |
| PDV203 | Arts and Literature | 0+2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
Summer Semester |
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| IIPxxx* | Industry Immersion Project - II (Corporate) | 0+3 |
| Credit Hours | 0 | |
Year 3 |
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Semester - Ⅴ |
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| ENG306 | Applied Business Communication | 3+0 |
| MTH304 | Business Analytics (Modelling & Forecasting) | 3+0 |
| ECO301 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 3+0 |
| LAW202 | Legal Environment for Business in Pakistan | 3+0 |
| BAN301 | Basic Econometrics | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Natural Science Elective | 2+1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠ |
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| MGT305 | Business Research Methods | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Majors Elective-I | 3+0 |
| BAN302 | Database Systems | 3+0 |
| BAN303 | Machine Learning for Business Analytics | 3+0 |
| BAN304 | Business Data and Text Mining | 3+0 |
| PDV305 | Business Intelligence | 3+0 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
Summer Semester |
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| Credit Hours | 0 | |
Year 4 |
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Semester - ⅤⅠⅠ |
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| MGT401 | Entrepreneurship | 3+0 |
| MGT404 | Business Simulations | 3+0 |
| MGT407 | ELP – I/Capstone - I | 3+0 |
| BAN401 | Decision Science for Business | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Majors Elective-II | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Minors Elective-I | 3+0 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
Semester - ⅤⅠⅠⅠ |
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| MGT405 | Strategic Management | 3+0 |
| BAN402 | Predictive Analytics | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Majors Elective-III | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Majors Elective-IV | 3+0 |
| XXXxxx* | Minors Elective-II | 3+0 |
| MGT408 | ELP - II/ Capstone - II | 3+0 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
