Masters in Business Administration
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate degree offered by the Department of Business Administration. The degree aims to develop students with strategic level knowledge, inculcate leadership skills, and infuse ethical behavior with global perspectives for contribution to the business world.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Illustrate critical thinking skills in solving complex business problems in a local and global environment
Exhibit leadership skills in executing projects in complex business environment
Communicate professionally through oral and written means by using appropriate technology.
Demonstrate business knowledge through practical assignment by working in a real environment
Apply ethical principles and show commitment towards sustainable development goals
JOB MARKET
There is a vast spectrum of jobs for the MBAs across the globe in a number of fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain and management. MBA degrees generally opens the doors of managerial positions working in the industry.
| Course Type | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| MGT508 | Leadership | |
| ECO551 | Managerial Economics & Policy (NEW) | |
| BUS741 | Quantitative Research Methods | |
| FIN561 | Financial Strategy & Policy | |
| BUS711 | MBA Project / Industry Project – I | |
| MGT751 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| MGT641 | Strategic Management | |
| BUS712 | MBA Project / Industry Project – II | |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT651 | Recruitment & Selection |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT652 | Training & Development |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT653 | Performance & Comp. Management |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT655 | Organizational Development |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT659 | Human Resource Management |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT671 | Strategic Management |
| Human Resource Management Elective | MGT 441 | Entrepreneurship |
| Human Resource Management Elective | HUM112 | Personal Development |
| Marketing Elective | MKT651 | Channels Management |
| Marketing Elective | MKT652 | Service/Direct Marketing |
| Marketing Elective | MKT612 | Digital Marketing |
| Marketing Elective | MKT610 | Public Relations & Event Management |
| Marketing Elective | MKT653 | Advertising & Brand Management |
| Marketing Elective | MKT321 | Marketing for Manager |
| Marketing Elective | MKT662 | Strategic Marketing |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM604 | Logistic Management |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM631 | Procurement & Sourcing |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM441 | Supply Chain Management |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM654 | Channel Management |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM652 | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | SCM 511 | Supply Chain Risk Management (New Course) |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | Inventory & Warehouse Management (New Course) | |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | Quality Management (New Course) | |
| Supply Chain Management Elective | Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (New Course) | |
| Finance Elective | FIN651 | Security & Portfolio Management |
| Finance Elective | FIN652 | Financial Markets & Institutes |
| Finance Elective | FIN654 | Analysis of Financial Statements |
| Finance Elective | FIN658 | Treasury and Fund Management |
| Finance Elective | FIN658 | Treasury and Risk Management |
| Finance Elective | FIN431 | Finance for managers |
| Finance Elective | FIN653 | Taxation Management |
| Finance Elective | FIN656 | Working Capital Management |
| Finance Elective | FIN661 | Project Evaluation |
| Islamic Banking Elective | IFN651 | Islamic Law of Contract & Takaful |
| Islamic Banking Elective | FIN381 | Islamic Banking Applied Finance |
| Islamic Banking Elective | IFN653 | Islamic Financial Regulatory Framework and Standards |
| Islamic Banking Elective | IFN654 | Islamic Financial Trade Products and Structuring |
| Accounting Course Elective | ACT321 | Accounting for Managers (NEW) |
| Accounting Course Elective | ACT531 | Cost and Management Accounting (NEW) |
| Accounting Course Elective | FIN666 | Advanced Financial Reporting (NEW) |
GLOBAL MBA
Iqra University’s Global MBA program provides participants with a high-quality, globally-relevant, graduate-level business education among a cohort of globally-minded peers in Pakistan and multiple international, emerging-economy locations. Students of this program benefit from the expertise, experience and reputation of the program’s faculty and the other globally-focused students in the program. Throughout the program, students have opportunities to build meaningful social and business networks that can open new national and international career opportunities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the program, students will be able to:
- Illustrate critical thinking skills by solving complex business problems in a local and global environment.
Exhibit leadership skills in executing projects in a complex business environment.
Communicate professionally through oral and written means by using appropriate technology in a global business environment.
Demonstrate business knowledge through practical assignments by working in a real environment.
Demonstrate leadership skills in managing businesses in a global environment.
Apply ethical principles and show commitment towards sustainable development goals.
JOB MARKET
There is a vast spectrum of jobs for the MBAs across the globe in a number of fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain and management. MBA degrees generally opens the doors of managerial positions working in the industry.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
The Global MBA Accounting and Finance pathway promotes the development of a broad knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and their relevance to business decision-making.
In order to successfully complete the Global MBA, students who have opted for this pathway are required to complete at least four of the following:
Taxation management
Financial risk Management
Financial Strategy and Policy
Treasury and Funds Management
Security and Portfolio Management
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
The Global MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation pathway promotes an understanding of the innovative methods, techniques and strategies needed to identify and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities.
In order to successfully complete the Global MBA, students who have opted for this pathway are required to complete at least four of the following:
Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity
Treasury and Funds Management
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Transformation
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Global MBA Human Resource Management pathway promotes an understanding of managing people within an organizational context and developing the leadership skills important for being an effective leader.
In order to successfully complete the Global MBA, students who have opted for this pathway are required to complete at least four of the following:
Recruitment and Selection
Training and Development
Organization Development
Performance and Compensation Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
MARKETING
The Global MBA Marketing pathway promotes an understanding of the marketing of products and services in the international business arena and developing skills that are important for being an effective marketer.
The coursework in the MBA Marketing program covers topics such as market research, brand strategy, advertising campaign, competitive positioning, content marketing, creative development and promotion. In order to successfully complete the Global MBA, students who have opted for this pathway are required to complete at least four of the following:
Digital Marketing
Services Marketing
Advertising
Brand Management
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The Global MBA Supply Chain Management pathway promotes an understanding of how supply chains can be managed in contemporary business organizations and develop important skills for being an effective supply chain manager.
In order to successfully complete the Global MBA, students who have opted for this pathway are required to complete at least four of the following:
Operations Management
Services and Direct Marketing
Advertising and Brand Management
Procurement and Sourcing Strategy
Business Process Reengineering
Master of Philosophy
Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) is a post is post graduate degree offered by the Department of Business Administration. The degree aims to produce innovative and quality researchers and subsequent educators, with a focus on practical and applied learning and research. Students are provided with the knowledge, skills and the tool set necessary to become a significant contributor to the Business and Society.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of literature, theory and methods in the field of business
Critically evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspectives
Produce original research of quality appropriate for publication in high quality peer-reviewed academic journals
Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of the research in a clear and effective manner
Demonstrate an understanding and concern for the high ethical standards in business research
JOB MARKET
Candidates having MPhil degrees are considered to be attractive candidates for the employers looking to fill academic positions in tertiary, undergraduate and graduate level academic positions. Furthermore, candidates having MPhil degrees are also preferred in research-driven positions in industry.
| Course Type | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 741 | Quantitative Research Methods | |
| MGT 742 | Quantitative Techniques and Analysis | |
| MGT 751 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| MGT 752 | Philosophy of Research | |
| MGT 781 | Thesis – I | |
| MGT 782 | Thesis – II | |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 711 | Behavior Systems and Management Thought |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 712 | Leadership in Organization |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 713 | Social Capital: Theory and Application |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 714 | Foundations of Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 721 | Seminar in Strategy Research |
| HRM Specialization | HRM 722 | Seminar in Organizational Behavior |
| Marketing Specialization | MKT 711 | Marketing Strategy |
| Marketing Specialization | MKT 713 | Behavioral Decision Theory in Consumer Behavior |
| Marketing Specialization | MKT 714 | Corporate Brand Management |
| Marketing Specialization | MKT 715 | Consumer Behavior/Consumer Behavior Models |
| Marketing Specialization | MKT 721 | Seminar in Marketing Theory |
| Finance Specialization | FIN 711 | Finance Theory |
| Finance Specialization | FIN 713 | Empirical Research in Finance |
| Finance Specialization | FIN 721 | Seminar in Investment Theory |
| Finance Specialization | FIN 722 | Seminar in Corporate Finance |
| Finance Specialization | FIN 723 | Seminar in Financial Markets and Institutions |