MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN

MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (M.Phil) MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (Ph.D)

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
PROGRAM FACTS PROGRAM FACTS
The M. Phil program is designed to ensure that students LBS PhD in Management program concentrates on defining
develop strong research and analytical skills that would • Program Duration and preparing professionals for management thinking. • Program Duration
not only help them carry out fu¬ture research but also 2 Years The research program focuses on developing skills and 3-5 Years

think and act critically. The first year of the M. Phil program
introduces students to the key concepts in management
research, research methods, business theories and strategic
development. Focus in the second year is on the stu¬dent
carrying out supervised research in their area of interest.
The objective is to develop research and analytical skills
in students that will help them in conducting independent
research in different management related areas for effective
decision making.
CAREER PROSPECTS
M. Phil graduates usually pursue academic career and go on
for PhD in their area of interest. There are opportunities in
the corporate sector for the graduates, and recent industry
trends show that organizations are now interested in hiring
M. Phil graduates and personnel that have acquired deeper
insight into management research, strategies, structures, and
processes.
Note: The students can write thesis in any field of management in
consultation and permission of synopsis committee / supervisor.
Total Semesters 4
ROAD MAP Total Credit Hours 30
Cr.
SEMESTER 1 Hr. SEMESTER 2
Statistical Inferences & Data
Research Workshop 3 3
Analysis
Advanced Research
3 Elective – I
Methodology
resourcefulness to generate concepts and ideas for new
• Timing • Timing
Evening 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (Monday to Friday) and emerging challenges. The research degree offers Evening 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
outstanding scholars an opportunity to make a significant
• Entry Requirements and lasting contribution to the field of management research. • Entry Requirements
16 years of education, BBA (Honors) / MBA / Business 18 years of education, MBA 3.5 years with thesis , M. Phil
The program is challenging and opens the door to intellectual
Administration/Management Sciences from HEC / MS degree in business with thesis in administration/
recognized university with a minimum of 2nd division in fulfillment and exciting career opportunities in research and management sciences from HEC recognized university
annual system or 2.50 CGPA (out of 4.00) in semester teaching. PhD scholars are expected to meet the challenges with a minimum of 1st division or 3.0 CGPA
system. of research and will work directly with distinguished faculty
• Location
• Location members, and become part of a vibrant, academic community Defence Road Campus, Lahore.
Defence Road Campus, Lahore. that is committed to creating new business management
knowledge. Doctoral scholars will be engaged in serious
research with faculty after completion of course work and will RECOGNIZED BY
RECOGNIZED BY Higher Education Commission
be required to publish articles in approved academic journals.
Higher Education Commission
The research degree requires course work of 18 credit
hours followed by research proposal writing, comprehensive
examination, and a dissertation of 30 credit hours. The first
year will be devoted to course work, presented in the form
CAREER PROSPECTS
of a series of weekly seminars. On successful completion PhD in Management is focused on developing research skills
of comprehensive exam after year one, candidates will be as well as in depth knowledge and practice in the management
allowed to submit research proposals for dissertation. field. The focus of PhD program is on fundamental and applied
research in management and organizations. Participants
will be educated in academic, writing skills, literature review
and methodology and management theories. PhD research
degree is aimed at providing an innovative contribution to
changing organizational responsibilities in the ever-changing
Cr. business environment
Hr. Total Semesters 6
ROAD MAP Total Credit Hours 51
Cr. Cr.
3 SEMESTER 1 Hr. SEMESTER 2 Hr.

Organization Theory 3 Elective – II 3 Advanced Research Methods 3 Elective – I 3

Cr. Cr. Philosophy of Management 3 Elective – II 3

SEMESTER 3 Hr. SEMESTER 4 Hr. Contemporary Methods in
3 Elective – III 3
Data Analysis
Elective – III 3 Thesis (Cont’d)
Cr.
Elective – IV 3 SEMESTER 3 to 6 Hr.
Note: The students can write thesis in any field of management in
Thesis 6 Research Work / Thesis 30
consultation and permission of synopsis committee / supervisor.

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