• Sixteen years of relevant schooling from HEC recognized Institutes/Universities in or outside Pakistan.
• 2.5 CGPA in the last degree (if under semester system) or high Second Division (Minimum 55% marks) if under an annual system, with a minimum of 50% marks in overall academic career.
• Minimum 50% cumulative score in NTS General or 60% cumulative score in GNIES test.
• Pass an aptitude test and interview conducted by the GNIES Interview/Admission Committee.

Duration of Degree:

1.5 to 4 years

Program Instructions:

• Completion of a minimum of total 30 credit hours consisting of 8 courses (24 credit hours) and a Thesis of 6 credit hours.
• Semester-wise registration for thesis with a 3-credit-hour option each semester.
• Maximum 3 semesters freezing option subject to approval.
• CGPA requirement of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Program Requirements:

• Pass deficiency courses recommended by the interview panel.
• Pass prescribed eight courses of 3 credit hours each.
• Supervisor selection as per HEC requirement from within the University.
• Proposal development and approval.
• Semester-wise submission of research results.
• Completion of six credits MPhil/MS Thesis.
• Selection of External Evaluators and Defense Examiner.
• Evaluation of Thesis by external faculty members.
• Thesis finalization and submission.
• Completion of student files with all required documents.

Admission Process:

• Preliminary interview
• Submission of online application form and academic documents
• Passing GNIES written test (if applicable)
• Formal panel interview
• Payment of fees
• Request for Credit Transfer (if any)

Approvals and Other Requirements:

• Course Registration Form Semester-wise
• Student Status and Progress Form
• Supervisor Selection Form
• Research Proposal Template submission to ORIC
• Appointment of Evaluators and Examiners by ORIC

Proposal Development:

• Proposal preparation as per standard guidelines
• Forwarding proposal to relevant authorities
• Proposal defense before a review committee

MS/MPhil Proposal Defense:

• Proposal submission and defense scheduling
• Proposal defense conducted on Fridays
• Incorporation of changes recommended by the defense committee

General Regulations:

• MS/MPhil Thesis Guidelines
• Ordering of items for the thesis
• Font and font size specifications
• Line spacing and citation/reference style
• Declaration and Thesis Binding Template
• Electronic submission of the thesis

Program Structures of MS/MPhil. SAKKK-SBA-Department of Business and Management

Students are supposed to complete 30 credit hours within a minimum of one and a half years with 8 courses (24 credit hours) and one thesis of 06 credit hours. The maximum duration of MS/MPhil program is 4 years.

Program Schedule Year	Semester	MPhil/MS Work	Credit Hour	Total Cr Hrs
1	1	3 Courses	9	18
	2	3 Courses	9
2	1	2 Courses	6	12
	2	Thesis	6

Programs offers:

MPhil in Business Administration

Course Structures:

• Advance Qualitative Research
• Advance Quantitative Research
• Survey of Current Research Literature in B. Management
• Corporate Governance and Strategy
• Seminar in Human Resource Management
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Advanced Marketing Strategy
• Econometrics
• Supervised Research/Independent Studies
Thesis (06 credit hours)

MS in Management Sciences

Curriculum for MS in Management Sciences at SAKKK-SBA-Department of Business and Management, Ghazi National Institute of Engineering and Sciences, Dera Ghazi Khan.

Core Courses (12 Credit Hours):

Advanced Research Methodology

• Introduction to various research methodologies including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches.
• Techniques for data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Ethical considerations in research.

Strategic Management

• Understanding the strategic planning process.
• Analyzing the external environment and internal capabilities of organizations.
• Formulating and implementing strategies for competitive advantage.
• Strategic decision-making and organizational change.

Strategic Finance

• Financial analysis and forecasting.
• Capital budgeting and investment decisions.
• Risk management and financial derivatives.
• Corporate finance strategies and capital structure.

Strategic Marketing

• Market analysis and segmentation.
• Product development and branding strategies.
• Pricing and distribution strategies.
• Integrated marketing communications and digital marketing.

Specialization Courses (12 Credit Hours):

• Choose one of the following specializations:
• Business Analytics
• Data mining and predictive modeling.
• Data visualization and interpretation.
• Business intelligence and decision support systems.
• Big data analytics and machine learning applications in business.

Human Resource Management

• Strategic HR planning and talent acquisition.
• Performance management and employee development.
• Compensation and benefits management.
• Employee relations and organizational behavior.

Operations Management

• Supply chain management and logistics.
• Quality management and process improvement.
• Inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Project management and operations strategy.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Opportunity identification and feasibility analysis.
• Business model innovation and lean startup methodology.
• Funding and financing options for startups.
• Managing growth and scaling ventures.

Research Thesis (6 Credit Hours):

• Conduct independent research on a topic related to management sciences under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• Develop a research proposal, conduct literature review, collect and analyze data, and present findings in a comprehensive thesis.

Additional Courses for Non-Business 16-Year Degree Holders (Optional, Up to 6 Credit Hours):

Universities may add two more subjects from the following list to make the total credit hours up to 36 for non-business 16-year degree holders:
• Financial Accounting - I
• Financial Accounting - II
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to HRM
• Principles of Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Business Finance
• Financial Management
• Business Economics
• Business Mathematics and Statistics

Note:

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in management theory and practical skills necessary for success in both academic and professional careers. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research proficiency, and the ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world business challenges.