The Executive MBA program at SAKKK-SBA-GNIES is tailored for working professionals, spanning 72 credit hours over weekends. It offers a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills while juggling their job commitments. Typically completed in around 2 - 3 years, the duration may vary based on individual course loads. Geared towards professionals aiming for leadership roles in the corporate world, especially within the C-suite or entrepreneurial sphere, the program's design, curriculum, and content are carefully developed in partnership with experts and experienced faculty members.

Eligibility Criteria:

The requirements for admission to the Executive MBA (EMBA) program include having completed 16 years of education, along with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. The program consists of 60-66 credit hours and is considered equivalent to 18 years of education. However, individuals who have previously enrolled in or completed the EMBA program with 14 years of education will still be recognized as having completed 16 years of education, which aligns with a Level-6 qualification according to the National Qualifications Framework of Pakistan.

Class Schedule:

The class timetable is designed to accommodate the needs of students, primarily taking place on weekends. Standard classes, covering a full course load, are held from 2:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Saturdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Sundays. Nonetheless, students have the flexibility to tailor their course workload to suit their preferences, enabling them to reduce their commitments if necessary.

Program Learning Competencies:

Enhanced communication abilities:

Students will cultivate the skill to effectively convey and defend business concepts and decisions.

Proficiency in advanced knowledge and research:

Students will acquire the capability to utilize advanced understanding across key business areas to solve problems and make decisions.

Critical thinking skills:

Students will develop the capacity to assess intricate business scenarios, diagnose issues, and recommend strategies for resolution.

Ethical consciousness:

Students will foster ethical awareness within business environments.

Global-local perspective:

Students will foster an understanding of the diverse business practices both locally and globally.

Program Structure:

Description	No. of courses	Credit hours
Time for completion is 2 years	-	-
Core courses	13	39
Elective courses	7	21
Executive MBA Project	1	6
Total	-	66

SEMESTER-WISE BREAKUP FOR EMBA

Semester-1	Credit Hours	Course Type	Semester-2	Credit Hours	Course Type
Quantitative Methods of Decision Making	3	Core	Managerial Communications	3	Core
Marketing Management	3	Core	Advanced and Applied Business Research	3	Core
Financial Accounting and Information Systems	3	Core	Organizational Behavior & Leadership	3	Core
Business Finance – I	3	Core	Business Finance II	3	Core
Elective - 1	3	Elective	Elective - 2	3	Elective
Total credit hours	15		Total credit hours	12
Semester-3	Credit Hours	Course Type	Semester-4	Credit Hours	Course Type
Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business	3	Core	Global Economics & Political Environment	3	Core
Accounting for Decision Making	3	Core	Elective - 4	3	Elective
Managerial Economics	3	Core	Elective - 5	3	Elective
Operations Management	3	Core	Elective - 6	3	Elective
Elective - 3	3	Elective	Elective - 7	3	Elective
Total credit hours	12		Total credit hours	15

Note:

(Executive MBA Project 6 Credit Hours)

Elective Course:

Course Title	Credit Hours
Analysis of Financial Statements	3
Business Analytics and Decision Making	3
Issues in Pakistan Economy	3
Advance Corporate Finance	3
Treasury and Financial Derivatives	3
Corporate Investment Banking	3
Islamic Finance	3
Advance Portfolio Management	3
Risk Management	3
Financial Modeling	3
Recruitment and Selection Techniques	3
Leading the Change Process	3
Performance and Compensation Management	3
Training and Development	3
Corporate Governance and Practices in Pakistan	3
Strategic Human Resource Management	3
Project Evaluation and Management	3
Alternate Management	3
Mobile Marketing Strategy	3
Branding and Creative Corporate Communication	3
Advance Marketing Communication	3
Entrepreneurial Management	3
Dynamics of Distribution and Logistics	3
Supply Chain Management	3
Advance Brand Management	3
Digital Marketing	3
Integrated Marketing Management	3
Social Media Marketing	3
Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation Skills	3
Retailing	3
Services Marketing	3
B2B Marketing	3
Global Marketing Management	3

Experiential Learning and Cultivation of Lifelong Learning Mindset

The Executive MBA curriculum integrates diverse pathways for experiential learning. Guest speaker sessions, simulation exercises, and term projects offer opportunities to enrich comprehension through hands-on learning experiences. Additionally, workshops, training sessions, and networking events are regularly organized to foster a mindset of continuous learning throughout one's career.

Executive MBA Project

The mandatory Executive MBA Project serves as a conduit for experiential learning by involving data collection and thorough analysis of industry-specific issues, culminating in the presentation of findings alongside proposed solutions or recommendations. Collaboration with industry professionals and faculty mentors is essential for project completion.

Positive Societal Impact

Aligned with the mission of IBA-GNIES, the Executive MBA program emphasizes social enlightenment and ethical awareness. Ethical considerations are woven into various courses through explicit topics and pedagogical methods such as case studies. Specific courses like 'Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business,' 'Organizational Behavior and Leadership,' and 'Corporate Strategy' delve deeper into ethical dimensions. Moreover, the curriculum includes a Code of Ethics component within courses related to Accounting and Auditing.

Utilization of Technology and Innovative Teaching Methods

IBA-GNIES actively supports and promotes the adoption of innovative pedagogical tools by faculty members through training sessions and access to relevant resources. Many Executive MBA courses utilize case studies to facilitate the application of theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios. Faculty members leverage resources like Harvard Business Publishing, incorporating Harvard cases and simulations into the curriculum.
Moreover, the Executive MBA program integrates various software applications such as SPSS, AMOS, and Advanced Excel into student learning to enhance analytical skills and proficiency in data management.