The MS Business Administration is a programme that sets the foundation for both theory and research needed for an academic and professional career in the field of business management. It prepares students for a professional career in business and management research. The philosophy that sets this programme apart from the rest is that it provides a platform for postgraduate management students to understand the practical implications of their concepts associated with high-quality academic research. This approach applies equally to those who become either academic scholars or professional practitioners.
MS Business Administration
The MS program consists of 30 credit hours and comprises both coursework as well a research component. It endeavors to produce high-quality scholars and professionals who would serve effectively and efficiently in academia as well as in the corporate sector.
| To be eligible for admission into the MS Business Administration program, applicants must meet the following criteria: |
| Admission Requirement: At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in a 16-year of education in the relevant field. |
| Admission Test: All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Merit Determination: Admission is based on academic performance and test/interview scores as per university policy. Students who have already published or presented their research at platforms of national and international repute will be given preference |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 45% | 45% | 10% | 100% |
Program Name: MS Business Administration
Admission Fee: 25,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 14,500 | 199,000 | 112,000 | 90,250 | 85,900 | 68,500 | 46,750 | 30 | 460,000 |
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 program is structured over three semesters, typically completed in one and a half years. Below is a semester-wise outline:
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| BAMG7013 | Academic Writing | Core | 3 |
| BAMG7003 | Quantitative Research Methods | Core | 3 |
| BAMG7393 | Qualitative Research Methods | Core | 3 |
| - | Elective-1 | Elective | 3 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| - | Elective-2 | Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective-3 | Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective-4 | Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective-5 | Elective | 3 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Category | Cr. Hrs. |
| BA7916 | Research Thesis Or Elective-6 Elective-7 | Thesis Elective Elective | 6 |
By opting for MS Business Administration, students will get a wide array of career opportunities in the private and public sector along with non-profit organizations. This programme provides future prospects for ambitious marketing professionals and financial analysts to consolidate their knowledge, skills and abilities while moving up into senior levels. Moreover, this programme will prepare the student to embark on a Ph.D. programme at UCP or any other within and outside Pakistan. Furthermore, as per HEC policy regarding the faculty appointment and promotion, no faculty member can be hired as / promoted to Assistant Professor if he/she does not hold a Ph.D. Degree.
To be awarded the MS in Business Administration degree, a student must:
- Successfully complete all required 30 credit hours, including coursework and research thesis.
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50.
- Pass all courses as per the university and HEC guidelines.
- Fulfill all administrative and academic obligations of the university.
- Complete the program within the maximum duration of 4 years as allowed by HEC.