Programme Details Of PH.D (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)

  

Programme Details Of PH.D (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)

Programme Name:	PH.D (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
Introduction:	The Department of Business Administration was established in 1986 with the object- ive to impart managerial education and skills in the discipline of Business Administr- ation. Since its inception, the Department has made tremendous progress towards achieving its ultimate goal of becoming a centre of excellence in Business Manage- ment education and research in Pakistan. The Department has assembled outstanding teaching faculty and developed extensive teaching material for the improvement of education in Pakistan. The University first time launched MBA program in 1986, MBA-IT in 2001 and MBA-Banking & Finance in Spring 2005 semester. Presently, the Department is offering MBA (3-Years), MBA 2-Years, MBA Rural Manage- ment, PGD-HRM, MS (Management Sciences) and PhD programs with different specializations. These programs would contribute significantly to the national goals by developing the professionals equipped with modern business techniques. These programs are designed to enable the professionals to upgrade their skills and enhance business qualifications. Further, it is hoped that the graduates from this university would have recognition in the human resource market and enjoy a respectable status in public and private sector organizations, operating in Pakistan and abroad. The Department has well qualified faculty members including MPhil/MS and PhDs both from national and foreign universities.
Admission Requirement:	The MS or MPhil degree holders in Business Administration or related disciplines from any HEC recognized institution with 3.00/4.00 CGPA or Ist Division would be eligible to apply. i. The program would be merit base therefore fee/dues may not be deposited by the student until the offer letter from AIOU Admission Office is received. ii. For PhD Degree, the applicant must have relevant MS degree from an HEC reco- gnized university, or equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or 1st division. iii. An applicant in relevant field with 1st class Masters Degree from a foreign recog- nized university or with MBA degree (18 years of education with research thesis) from HEC recognized university with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 1st division, having reco- gnized research experience, would be considered for admission. iv. There shall bea Departmental Admission Committee under the Chair of Departm- ent of Business Administration to finalize the admissions. v. Any student, who was rusticated, expelled, or whose entry in any College/Uni- versity Campus was banned for any reason whatsoever at any time during his/her academic career, shall not be admitted to any program. vi. Preliminary selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of crit- eria laid down by the Department/ University. The candidates are required to pass the written test/interview (subject based) designed by Departmental Admission Commi- ttee for admission to the PhD program. vii. Only admitted candidates would be informed to deposit the fee by Director (Admission) that would confirm the admission of the candidate.
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Course Required:	Semester: 1 1. Advanced Management Thoughts-9561 2. International Business-9562 3. Research Design-I -9563 Semester: 2 1. One Course according to Specialization- 2. Public & Business Policy Interface-9565 3. Seminar on Financial Management (Specialization)-9566 4. Seminar on Human Resource Management (Specialization)-9567 Semester: 3 1. Thesis-9569
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