Ziauddin University

Ziauddin University is now offering an MS in Management Sciences. The MS (Management Sciences) programme is one of the research programmes that is planned for individuals who want to mix business theory, practical knowledge, and professional skills in preparation for careers as faculty and management leaders. The curriculum used is integrated with experiential learning by applying the newest management tools and techniques. Research, case studies, and project work are among the pedagogies used for the delivery of the curriculum content. Students have a choice to do a Research Thesis or two courses, or two IRS. It is a diverse course that has various areas of specialisation, including:

  1. Finance
  2. Human Resources Management
  3. Marketing 
Average Length of Degree Programme

MS (Management Sciences): 1.5 years 

MS (Management Sciences): 4 years

Mission

To provide relevant and contemporary research and management knowledge and skills for career building in academia and the corporate world.

To sensitise students of the challenges of the global, social, environmental, and ethical dimensions. 

Programme Educational Objectives

PEO1: Students will establish themselves as effective professionals by solving real problems through the use of management science research knowledge and with attention to teamwork, effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

PEO2: Students will develop professional skills that prepare them for current and future employment and for lifelong learning in advanced areas of management and related fields. 

PEO3: Students will demonstrate their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment by having learnt and applied new skills and competencies. 

PEO4: Students will be provided with an educational foundation that prepares them for excellence and leadership roles along diverse career paths with encouragement to professional ethics and active participation needed for a successful career. 

Contact Information

Location: North Campus

For students with a 4-year business degree / 16 years of education

  • Ten courses (30 credits) that may have the option of Research Thesis (6 credits)/Two Courses/IRS
MS (Management Sciences) 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
Semester – 1
MSM-510 Research Methods & Techniques  3
MSM-511 Seminar in Management 3
  Specialisation I 3
  Semester Credit Hours 9
Semester – 2
MSM-512 Quantitative Tools for Research 3
MSM-513 Seminar in Finance 3
  Specialisation II 3
  Research Project / Research Thesis I/Elective I/IRS 3
  Semester Credit Hours 12
Semester – 3
MSM-514 Seminar in Marketing 3
  Specialisation III 3
  Research Project / Research Thesis-II/ Elective II/IRS 3
  Semester Credit Hours 9
  Total Credit Hours 30

The program structure (Scheme of Studies) and list of courses for MS (Management Sciences) is given below.

Course Description No. of Courses Credit Hours
Core Courses 5 15
Area of Specialisation 3 9
Thesis/IRS/Elective Courses   6
Total Credit Hours   30
List of Core Courses
MSM-510 Research Methods & Techniques  3
MSM-511 Seminar in Management 3
MSM-512 Quantitative Tools for Research 3
MSM-513 Seminar in Finance 3
MSM-514 Seminar in Marketing 3

List of Specialisation Courses

Finance
FIN-601 Advanced Corporate Finance 3+0
FIN-602 Advanced Financial Economics 3+0
FIN-603 Advanced Credit Management 3+0
FIN-604 Advanced Taxation Management 3+0
FIN-605 Advanced Practice & Laws of Banking 3+0
FIN-606 Advanced Consumer Banking 3+0
FIN-607 Advanced Seminar in Finance 3+0
FIN-608 Advanced Risk Management 3+0
FIN-609 Advanced Auditing 3+0
FIN-610 Advanced Performance Management 3+0
FIN-611 Advanced Credit Analysis & Investment Banking 3+0
FIN-612 Advanced Investment & Portfolio Management 3+0
FIN-613 Advanced Public Finance 3+0
FIN-614 Advanced Treasury & Funds Management 3+0
FIN-615 Advanced Green Finance 3+0
FIN-616 Advanced Managerial Finance 3+0
FIN-617 Advanced International Financial Management 3+0
FIN-618 Advanced Corporate Governance 3+0
FIN-619 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis 3+0
FIN-620 Advanced Issue in FinTech 3+0
Marketing
MKT-601 Advanced Sales Management 3+0
MKT-602 Advanced Retail Marketing 3+0
MKT-603 Advanced Cyber Marketing 3+0
MKT-604 Advanced Brand Management 3+0
MKT-605 Advanced Marketing Research 3+0
MKT-606 Advanced Export Marketing 3+0
MKT-607 Advanced Agriculture Marketing 3+0
MKT-608 Advanced Seminar In Marketing 3+0
MKT-609 Advanced Tourism Marketing 3+0
MKT-610 Advanced Services Marketing 3+0
MKT-611 Advanced International Marketing 3+0
MKT-612 Advanced Advertising Management 3+0
MKT-613 Advanced Trade Marketing 3+0
MKT-614 Advanced Marketing of Financial Product 3+0
MKT-615 Advanced Distribution Channels 3+0
MKT-616 Advanced Digital Marketing 3+0
MKT-617 Advanced Marketing Analytics 3+0
Human Resource Management
HRM-601 Advanced Labor Laws in Pakistan 3+0
HRM-602 Advanced Employee Performance Management 3+0
HRM-603 Advanced International HRM 3+0
HRM-604 Advanced HR Development 3+0
HRM-605 Advanced Cases & Exercise in Personnel/HRM 3+0
HRM-606 Advanced Organisational Development 3+0
HRM-607 Advanced Essential of Training & Development 3+0
HRM-608 Advanced Industrial Relations 3+0
HRM-609 Advanced Reward Management 3+0

Completing an MS (MS) Programme, the graduate demonstrates themselves as an effective researcher and professional by solving real problems through the use of management science knowledge and with attention to teamwork, effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and preparing themselves for current and future employment and for lifelong learning in advanced areas of management and related fields. After completing MS (MS), students can pursue PhD (Management Sciences) locally and internationally.

PLO1: Apply knowledge of management research to solve management problems. 

PLO2: Apply knowledge of core management subjects like Finance, HRM, Marketing to solve business problems.

PLO3: Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-driven decision-making. 

PLO4: Ability to develop value-based leadership ability. 

PLO5: Ability to understand, analyse and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of a business. 

PLO6: Ability to lead themselves and others in the achievement of organisational goals, contributing effectively to a team environment.

Fee Description Collection Type Non Subject Fee # of Cr. Hr Fee/Cr. Hr Amount
Admission Fee One Time 15,000 15,000
Security Deposit One Time
Application Fee One Time 2,500 2,500
Tuition Fee Semester 10 5,000 50,000
Examination Fee Semester 10 500 5,000
Other Charges Semester
Semester Registration Fee Semester 5,000 5,000
Total Fees — — — — 77,500