MS Management Sciences
Programs Offered
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Management Sciences is 2-year programme envisioned to provide an intensive, rich, and innovative understanding of the intersection between business fundamentals and a focused specialization area. The MS in Management Sciences at the Wah Business School will allow students to build a sound foundation of the core concepts in Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management to ensure up-to-date training for entry or progression in Management careers. The programme aims to equip students with fundamental tools, knowledge, and expertise to effectively deal with contemporary business issues. It will enable you to comprehend and operate within the increasing complexities and innovations in the field which organizations face.
The blended learning methodology at Wah Business School seeks to ensure:
• Enhanced Learning: To ensure academic credibility
• Linkages: To create connections between theory, practice and innovation
• Engagement: To increase students’ active participation in class and facilitate knowledge exchange
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
University of Wah as per the guidelines of HEC offers MS Management Sciences of 31 credit hours. Program Structure of MS Management Sciences is as follows:-
| MS Management Sciences |
|---|
| Duration: 2 Yrs |
| Semesters: 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: 31 |
| Course Work Credit Hours: 25 |
| Thesis Credit Hours: 06 |
SPECIALIZATION(S)
MS students at UW earn the MS Management Sciences degree with following specialization(s):-
• MS Management Sciences (Finance)
• MS Management Sciences (Marketing)
• MS Management Sciences (Human Resource Management)
Career Tracks
• Opportunities at both local and international enterprises, including investment banks, commercial banks, asset management companies, regulatory bodies, public sector organizations, and accounting bodies
• Taken up roles as Management consultants, research analysts, HR Manager, HR analyst, Marketing Analyst, financial and investment analysts, senior officials, and chief executives
• Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing and fintech innovation roles
• Doctoral studies
FEE STRUCTURE
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65,000 | 57,000 | 36,000 | 36,000 |
SCHOLARSHIPS / FINANCIAL SUPPORT
University of Wah is offering following incentives to graduate students
a. Graduate Student Assistantship
A total of 2 Assistantships will be offered per year/department based on merit.
Eligibility
• BS/MSc/MA qualification (Enrolled in MS)
• CGPA ≥ 3.00
• Maintain GPA ≥ 3.00 in the following semester
• Satisfactory research progress
Responsibilities
• Maximum of 9-12 Contact Hrs. per week (Labs/Administrative Tasks)
• Enrollment in courses/research in regular semester (Fall/Spring) is mandatory
Fee Waiver
• 100% tuition fee waiver
Stipend
• Rs. 15,000/- per month
Contract Period
• Minimum residency of the program i.e., 2 years
Terms and Conditions
For Assistantship NOC/BOND is required to be submitted.
Assistantship is subject to satisfactory progress report to be submitted by the Chairperson in the mid and at the end of semester.
In case a student wishes to discontinue Assistantship, he/she will have to surrender all the benefits.
b. Merit Based Scholarship:
• 50% Tuition fee waiver in First semester for students with minimum CGPA ≥ 3.65 in MS
• 50% Tuition fee waiver for students with minimum GPA in previous Semester ≥ 3.65
OR
• 50% Tuition fee waiver for students with Satisfactory research progress duly certified by Supervisor in Case of Non-graded Previous Semester
• TA’s are not eligible for merit Scholarship
c. Fee Concession for Graduate Programs
• 15% Tuition Fee Concession to the children of POF Employees
• 15% Tuition Fee Concession to the Alumni of UW (within two years of last degree completion)
For further details, please visit: https://uow.edu.pk/admissions/Scholarships. All decisions taken by the University are final and the University reserves the right to amend its policies and procedures at any point in time during the programme.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum 16 years of education in relevant business education field from HEC recognized University such as BBA/BSAF/B.COM (4-Year) and MBA (2 Years) etc. (with minimum CGPA of 2.00 on the scale of 4.0 or 50% marks), UW Entry Test, GAT-General (Minimum 50% Marks) or GRE-General (Minimum 50 Percentile) and Interview.
SCHEME OF STUDY
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours
( Th + Lab ) |
| MGT-602 | Research Methodology | 1(1+0) |
| MGT-612 | Management Theories and Practices | 3(2+1) |
| MGT-714 | Corporate Governance | 3+0 |
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours
( Th + Lab ) |
| MGT-722 | Advanced Strategic Marketing | 3+0 |
| MGT-741 | Decision Making Techniques for Managers | 3+0 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours
( Th + Lab ) |
| MGT-623 | Marketing Theory and Practices | 3+0 |
| MGT-626 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3+0 |
| MGT-628 | E-Marketing | 3+0 |
| MGT-632 | Behavioural Finance | 3+0 |
| MGT-638 | Financial Systems and Regulations | 3+0 |
| MGT-639 | Contemporary Issues of Finance | 3+0 |
| MGT-643 | Human Resource Management Theories | 3+0 |
| MGT-644 | Labour Relations Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-645 | Performance Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-648 | Recruitment and Selection | 3+0 |
| MGT-724 | Consumer Behaviour: Building Marketing Strategies | 3+0 |
| MGT-725 | Societal Marketing | 3+0 |
| MGT-727 | Industrial Marketing | 3+0 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours
( Th + Lab ) |
| MGT-729 | Contemporary Issues of Marketing | 3+0 |
| MGT-731 | Advanced Strategic Finance | 3+0 |
| MGT-733 | Advanced Financial Risk Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-734 | Financial Econometrics | 3+0 |
| MGT-735 | Advanced Topics in Islamic Banking & Finance | 3+0 |
| MGT-736 | Financial Modelling | 3+0 |
| MGT-737 | Advanced Portfolio Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-742 | Advanced Strategic HRM | 3+0 |
| MGT-747 | Salary and Compensation Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-748 | Economics of Strategy | 3+0 |
| MGT-749 | Contemporary Issues of Human Resource Management | 3+0 |
| MGT-799 Thesis* 6 +0 | Thesis* | 6 +0 |
MS Testimonial
Mr. Wasif Afzal Taseer
General Manager, Wah Industries Limited
“Completing my Master's in Management Sciences from University of Wah was a transformative and enriching experience. The program provided me with a comprehensive understanding of various management concepts, strategic decision-making, and organizational behavior.”