MBA-Non Business Graduates

A dynamic postgraduate degree designed to develop business leadership, strategic insight, and cross-functional expertise.

The MBA at UCP offers two tailored pathways—MBA (Business) and MBA (Non-Business)—designed to meet the needs of students from diverse academic backgrounds. This program cultivates advanced managerial skills, strategic decision-making, and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.

• The MBA (Business) is a 1.5-year program for candidates with a prior background in business education, focusing on leadership, digital transformation, and functional depth.
• The MBA (Non-Business) is a 2-year program designed for candidates from non-business fields, offering a comprehensive foundation in core business disciplines before progressing to advanced courses.

The MBA program at UCP is offered in two distinct pathways to accommodate students from business and non-business academic backgrounds. Both streams combine academic rigor with practical relevance to prepare graduates for leadership and managerial roles in diverse sectors.

The MBA (Business) program consists of 33 credit hours designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business or management. It offers advanced coursework in strategic areas, including data analytics, policy, marketing, and supply chain management, along with electives and a Capstone Project.

The MBA (Non-Business) program consists of 69 credit hours designed for students who do not have a prior background in business studies. The program begins with foundational courses in accounting, finance, marketing, management and economics, followed by advanced core courses, electives and a Capstone Project.

Program Components:

The MBA (Business) Program (33 credit hours) is structured as follows:

• Core Courses (18 CH):

Core courses (Data Analytics, Business Policy & Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Managing Supply Chain, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Digital Innovation and Transformation)

• Elective Courses (12 CH):

Advanced courses in various streams (Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, IT)

• Capstone Project (3 CH):
  A project that integrates acquired knowledge with practical insights.

The MBA (Non-Business) program (69 credit hours) is structured as follows:

• Deficiency Courses (36 CH):

Builds foundational skills in accounting, finance, marketing, management and economics.

• Core Courses (18 CH):

Core courses (Data Analytics, Business Policy & Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Managing Supply Chain, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Digital Innovation and Transformation)

• Elective Courses (12 CH):

Advanced subjects in various streams (Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, IT)

• Capstone Project (3 CH):
  A project that integrates acquired knowledge with practical insights.

To be eligible for admission into the MBA program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Qualification:
  • A minimum of 16 years of business education for the MBA Business stream.
  • A minimum of 16 years of non-business education for the MBA Non-Business stream.
  • Minimum 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 or 50% marks in an annual system
• Admission Test: All applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test

Program Name: MBA-Non Business Graduates

Admission Fee: 25,000

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

The MBA [Non-Business] program is structured over four semesters, typically completed in two years. Below is a semester-wise outline:

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

The MBA program at UCP equips graduates with strategic thinking, analytical capability, and leadership skills required to excel in today’s competitive business environment. The program opens doors to dynamic roles across industries and functions, including positions such as business development manager, marketing strategist, financial analyst, operations manager, HR generalist, project lead, and management consultant.

Graduates find opportunities in sectors such as banking and finance, FMCG, consulting, technology, healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, and development organizations. With a curriculum designed to address emerging business challenges—through courses like Strategic Marketing, Business Policy & Strategy, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Digital Innovation—students graduate prepared to lead, innovate, and make data-driven decisions.

Many graduates also pursue further academic pathways, including doctoral programs (PhD), specialized MS degrees, or international certifications in areas like finance, analytics, and leadership.

To be awarded the MBA degree, a student must:

• Successfully complete all required 33 in case of MBA (Business) and 69 in case of MBA [Non-Business) credit hours.
• Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50.
• Pass all courses as per university and HEC guidelines.
• Fulfill all administrative and academic obligations of the university (including capstone project completion, VIS, attendance, and ethical conduct).
• Complete the program within the maximum duration of 4 years as allowed by HEC.