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MS/PHD PROSPECTUS 2013-14
MS PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Duration:
02 Years
Semesters:
04
Credit Hours:
33
Sukkur IBA offers MS program in Management Sciences. In this program, specializations include Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Finance. The minimum duration of completion of MS is 2 years (Four Semesters) and maximum duration is 4 Years. The prime objective of this programme is to prosper, flourish and extend the great knowledge and traditions of Management Science through rigorous research and dedicated education in order to benefit society and the country. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION BBA 4 years programme 124 – 136 Credit Hours with minimum CGPA of 2.5. 16-years of education in related fields MBA/MPA/M.Com with at least first division from a HEC recognized institution OR secured 60%. Candidate must have passed the NTS test before applying for admission. Candidate must have to appear in Sukkur IBA Admission test for MS/M.Phil. The test is composed of 50% from relative field subjects and 50% from English and Mathematics.
DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS FOR MS Category of Area
Credit Hours
Core Courses
18
Elective Courses
06
Thesis
09
Total Credit Hours
33
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CORE COURSES FOR MS PROGRAM Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECO 505
Applied Econometrics
03
STS 595
Advanced Statistical Research Methods
03
MGT 567
Strategic Management and Innovation
03
1
2
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS Financial Data Analysis with Eviews & Strata
03
QRM-504
Qualitative Research Methods
03
ECO 502
Advanced Microeconomic Theory
03
*GEN 600
Report Writing
00
*MAT 271
Calculus
00
Total Credit Hours
18
SEM 596 FDA 596
Note: *This deficiency may be offered to students to strengthen their knowledge & skills in the selected areas.
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This course will be offered to the students of MS with major in HRM & Marketing
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SEMESTER WISE PLAN FOR MS (MANAGEMENT SCIENCES) SEMESTER-I (09 CREDIT HOURS) Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECO 502
Advanced Microeconomic Theory
03
STS 595
Advanced Statistical Research Methods
03
QRM-504
Qualitative Research Methods
03
*MAT 271
Calculus
00
Total Credit Hours
09
SEMESTER-II (09 CREDIT HOURS) Course Code
Course Title
SEM 596 FDA 596
Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS Financial Data Analysis with Eviews & Strata
ECO 505
Applied Econometrics
03 03 03
Elective I *GEN 600
Credit Hours
Report Writing
00
Total Credit Hours
09
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SEMESTER-III (09 CREDIT HOURS) Course Code MGT 567
Course Title
Credit Hours
Strategic Management & Innovation
03
Elective II
03
Thesis proposal
00
Total Credit Hours
06
SEMESTER-IV (09 CREDIT HOURS) Course Code GEN 601
Course Title
Credit Hours
Thesis
09
Total Credit Hours
09
Note: Maximum duration for submission of the thesis proposal and getting approved by the Doctoral Committee is Three Months from the date of Registration
Minimum duration for Thesis completion is 6 months and maximum duration is 12 months. In case of exceed, the candidate will have to get approval from the Doctoral Committee and he/she will have to pay fees also.
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MS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For the completion of MS degree, the candidate must fulfill the following requirements: Candidate must secure minimum 2.5 CGPA. Candidate must submit the thesis and defend his/her thesis. The thesis must be approved by internal and external examiners. Candidates must have cleared NTS test.
POLICIES Drop-out Policy There will be no drop-out concept in MS program and candidates can repeat/re-sit in course(s) and complete the degree in maximum four years with minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4). Attendance Policy The scholars are allowed for not more than 6 (Six) absences in the course of a regular semester.
FEE STRUCTURE Admission Fee (Non-refundable)
Rs. 15, 000/-
Per Course Fee
Rs. 12, 000/-
Thesis Fee
Rs. 24, 000/-
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PHD (MANAGEMENT SCIENCES)
Duration:
03 Years
Semesters:
06
Credit Hours:
45
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PHD Candidate must have to appear in Sukkur IBA Admission test for PhD. The test is composed of 50% from relative field subjects and 50% from English and Mathematics.
Candidate must possess the degree of MS/M. Phil with minimum of 70% or 3.0 CGPA from the HEC recognized university/institution.
Candidate have to pass international subject GRE/NTS subject test
DESIGN OF THE PROGRAM PHD program mainly focuses on the areas of the specialization, i.e., Finance, Marketing, & HRM, of the students. In this program students have to take two fields in any one area of specialization. From each field, students have to take two courses and one seminar/independent study. The student will choose the electives on the recommendation of the supervisor that will be allocated to student on the very first day of admission.
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DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS
Category of Area
Credit Hours
4-Elective Courses
12
2-Seminars
06
Dissertation
27
Total Credit Hours
45
FIRST YEAR: SEMESTER-I (FIELD-I) Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
Elective I
03
Elective II
03
Seminar-I
03
Total Credit Hours
09
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SEMESTER-II (FIELD-II) Course Code
Course Title Elective III
Credit Hours 03
Elective IV
03
Seminar-II
03
Total Credit Hours
09
NOTE: The elective courses can be selected from the list given in the end. SECOND YEAR: SEMESTER-III Course Code
GEN 700
GEN 700
Course Title
Credit Hours
Writing of Research Proposal for PhD Dissertation First Seminar of PhD Proposal
SEMESTER-IV Course Code GEN 700
Course Title Dissertation
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Credit Hours
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THIRD YEAR: SEMESTER-V & VI Course Code GEN 700
Course Title
Credit Hours
Dissertation
PHD DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: For the completion of PhD degree, the candidates must fulfill the following requirements. The candidate must pass the PhD Comprehensive Examination after the completion of course work. The Comprehensive Examination will be conducted by the Doctoral Committee. The candidate of PhD program must have their research work conducted at Sukkur IBA and the research should be accepted by and published in the HEC recognized journals. It is also necessary that the research must be accepted prior to the final dissertation defense. The Ph.D. dissertation draft will be sent to overseas to three external examiners, after it is approved by Ph.D. Doctoral Committee. After the positive comments by the two external examiners, the candidate will be asked to appear for his Ph.D. dissertation defense by making a formal presentation of his Ph.D. dissertation to the Doctoral Committee.
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ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCES NOTE: All elective courses are of equivalent credit hours 03 hours. *MARKETING
MKT 551
International Marketing Strategy
MKT 552
Quantitative Research in Marketing
MKT 553
Information Processing Perspectives on Consumer Behavior
MKT 554
Consumer Behavior: and Marketing Strategy
MKT 555
Innovation, Product Development and Commercialization
MKT 556
Global Competitive Strategy
MKT 557
Strategic Global Marketing
MKT 558
Advanced Topics in Consumer Research
MKT 559
Advanced Brand Management
MKT 560
Building Models for Marketing Decisions
MKT 561
Integrated Advertising, Promotion and Marketing Communications
MKT 562
Applied Marketing Analytics
MKT 563
Initiating, Sustaining, and Monetizing Green Marketing
MKT 596 Advanced Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS
*These Elective Courses will be offered on the availability of course instructors and the number of students registered for the course.
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*FINANCE
FIN 531
Risk Management and Value Creation
FIN 532
Quantitative Portfolio Management
FIN 533
Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation
FIN 534
Financial Intelligence
FIN 535
Advance Derivatives’ Pricing and Risk Management
FIN 536
Financial Theory and Corporate Policy
FIN 537
Trading Strategies for Capital Markets
FIN 538
Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management
FIN 539
Financial Econometrics
FIN 540
Financial Modeling
FIN 541
Behavioral Finance
FIN 542
Topics in Asset Pricing
FIN 543
Financial Economics
FIN 544
Fixed Income Securities and Credit Markets
FIN 545
Forecasting Financial Time Series
FIN 546
Applied Financial Valuation
FIN 547
Firms, Markets and crises
FIN 596
Financial Data Analysis with Eviews & Strata
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*HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
HRM 580
Management of Human Resources: Strategy and policy
HRM 581
HRM Strategic Integration and Organizational Performance
HRM 582
International and Comparative Employment Relations
HRM 583
Advanced Performance Management
HRM 584
Reward System: Key Models and Practices
HRM 585
Planning and Organizing Personal and Professional Development
HRM 586
Communication, Conflict, and the Management of Difference
HRM 587
Labor Markets and Industrial Relations
HRM 588
Organizational Behavior Theories
HRM 589
Strategy, Organization and Innovation
HRM 590
Corporate Social Responsibility and International Labour Standards
HRM 591
Negotiation Analysis
HRM 592
Leadership in Organization: Theory and Practices
HRM 593
Managing Employee-Employer Relationship through Psychological Contract
HRM 596
Advanced Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS
*These Elective Courses will be offered on the availability of course instructors and the number of students registered for the course.
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