MS Management Sciences

Management

Program Details

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 enables students to comprehend and operate within the increasing complexities and innovations in the field which organizations face.

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:-

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    1. 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.

    2. Minimum CGPA of 2.00 on the scale of 4.0 or 50% marks.

    3. UW Entry Test, GAT-General (Minimum 50% Marks) or GRE-General (Minimum 50 Percentile) and Interview.

  • Duration: 2 Years
  • 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


    • Our students got opportunities at both local and international enterprises, including investment banks, commercial banks, asset management companies, regulatory bodies, public sector organizations, and accounting bodies.
    • Our students have taken up roles as management consultants, research analysts, HR manager, HR analysts, marketing analysts, financial and investment analysts, senior officials, and chief executives.
    • Our students have served the industries as entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and fintech innovators.
    • MS degree in management sciences opens up avenues for PhD in Management Sciences.
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. 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

b. 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)

c. Graduate Student Assistantship

A total of 2 Assistantships are 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.

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

1. 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.

2. Minimum CGPA of 2.00 on the scale of 4.0 or 50% marks.

3. 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 CH ( Th + Lab )
MGT-602 Research Methodology 1+0
MGT-612 Management Theories and Practices 3+0
MGT-714 Corporate Governance 3+0

Core Courses

Course Code Course Title CH ( Th + Lab )
MGT-722 Advanced Strategic Marketing 3+0
MGT-741 Decision Making Techniques for Managers 3+0

ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Code Course Title CH ( 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 CH ( 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

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.”