Program:

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (PHD MS)

Objective:

The PHD programs essentially are search based degree program intended to investigate into and find solutions to the problems besetting our national economy. Two factors contribute to the high quality of research and training of our students: one is a strong foundation in basic topics such as economics, finance and human resources; the other, a focus on the rigorous analysis of relevant business problems, as opposed to relying on mechanical applications of the latest techniques in modeling or econometrics to the existing literature. Our emphasis on real problems, practically et rigorous analysis and common sense, has played a large role in establishing us as a premier research-oriented private sector university.

Eligibility Criteria:

Admission Criteria; Completion of Prior Degree.

Minimum MS / MPhil or 18 years of education in relevant discipline OR
The candidate should have carried out and successfully defended at least 6 credit hours of research work with dissertation/thesis in MS/MPhil Its equivalent degree or published a research paper in at least “Y” category.
The admission to a program shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from the previous academic record, prescribed written test and interview with minimum 70% marks.

Minimum GPA Requirement

For admission in PhD programs, a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or First Division (in the annual system) in the most recent degree obtained is required, whether such was degree obtained from Recognized Pakistani or foreign universities.

Testing Requirement

Applicants to PhD programs shall be required to fulfill the following testing requirements: All applicants to PhD programs are required to take one of the following non subject specific admission test:
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test administered by the Education Testing Service OR
A GAT administered be Education Testing Council; OR
Admission test developed by ALHAMD Islamic University, for admission in graduate programs.

Degree Completion Timeline: The PhD degree shall be awarded by universities after a minimum of four (4) years and not more than eight (8) years after the enrolment of the student; provided that for students who are unable to complete the program within eight (8) years, the university may designate a competent authority to determine whether the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the student’s control, and if so, grant an extension in such exceptional circumstances; provided further that in no event shall the PhD degree be awarded more than ten (10) years after the enrolment of the student in the program. The date of notification of the award of the PhD degree subsequent to the PhD defense shall be considered to be the date of the completion of PhD studies.

Award of MS/MPhil Degrees on the Basis of PhD Studies: If a student successfully completes the full set of requirements for the award of an MS/MPhil (or equivalent) degree during the course of their PhD studies, the university may award the applicable degree to such students upon completion of the relevant requirements.

Curriculum of the Program to be in line with HEC Guidelines

1st Semester
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Th	Lab
1			Advanced Research Methodology	3	0
2			Advanced Strategic Management	3	0
3			Strategic Finance	3	0
4			Elective-l	3	0
Total				12

2nd Semester
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Th	Lab
1			Quantitative Techniques	3	0
2			Islamic Management	3	0
3			Strategic Marketing	3	0
4			Elective-ll	3	0
Total				12

3rd Semester
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Th	Lab
1			Philosophy of Management Sciences	3	0
2			Advanced Qualitative Research Methods	3	0
			Elective-III	3	0
			Elective-IV	3	0
Total				12

4th Semester
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
Sr#	Code	Pre	Subject	Th	Lab
1			Challenges in Global Business Management	3	0
			Advanced Quantitative Research Methods	3	0
			Elective-V	3	0
			Elective-VI	3	0
Total				12

Comprehensive Exam
If a candidate fails in 1st attempt he/she may be given another attempt. Max two attempts will be given to clear the comprehensive Exam

5th Semester
S#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
				Th	Pr
1			Supervised Research (Formal Thesis Proposal Development)	9	0
Semester Credit Hours:				9

6th Semester
S#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
				Th	Pr
1			Supervised Research (Formal Thesis Proposal Defence; Research Plan and Approach Towards Thesis Write-up)	9	0
Semester Credit Hours:				9

7th Semester
S#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
				Th	Pr
1			Supervised research (Thesis Write-up): Field of inquiry & Review of Literature Theoretical Framework Research Method & Design Data Collection & Analysis	9	0
Semester Credit Hours:				9

8th Semester
S#	Code	Pre	Subject	Credit Hrs
				Th	Pr
1			Supervised Research (Thesis Write-up): Findings, Discussion and Conclusion; Defence of First Draft of thesis; Submission of Revised Draft of Thesis.	9	0
Semester Credit Hours:				9

Total Credit Hours