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PhD Management Sciences

PhD Management Sciences

About Program

The PhD Management Sciences is an advanced research-oriented doctoral program for scholars who want to develop deep expertise in management theory, organizational decision-making, and contemporary business research. The program engages major areas such as strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations while emphasizing rigorous inquiry and evidence-based analysis.

Students receive advanced research training and work toward producing original scholarship that addresses complex organizational and business challenges. The program prepares graduates for academic and research careers as well as senior roles in consulting, policy, strategy, and other knowledge-intensive professional settings.

Objectives

  1. Strengthen advanced knowledge in the scholar’s chosen area of specialization within Management Sciences.
  2. Develop the analytical, methodological, and critical-thinking skills required to evaluate existing research and conduct high-quality scholarly inquiry.
  3. Prepare scholars to design, execute, and communicate original research in a clear, systematic, and academically rigorous manner.
  4. Encourage research that contributes useful knowledge to the relevant industry, professional practice, and society.
  5. Promote strong ethical standards in research, teaching, academic work, and professional service.
  6. Build the capacity to undertake independent research projects and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Management Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic Qualification: Applicants must have completed 18 years of education, such as an MS or MPhil in Management Sciences, Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Project Management, Public Administration, or another relevant discipline.
  • Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 60% marks in the annual system or 3.00 CGPA on a 4.00 scale in the semester system is required.
  • Admission Test and Interview: Applicants must qualify GRE, HAT, or AIU-GAT (General) with at least a 60% cumulative score and successfully complete the departmental interview.
  • MS Without Research Thesis: An applicant who completed an MS degree without a research thesis may be considered if a research paper has been published as principal author in an HEC-recognized journal during or after completion of the required 18 years of education.

Scheme of Studies

1st Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8101 Advanced Research Methodology 3 0 -
2 MGT-8102 Critical Analysis of Literature Review 3 0 -
3 ELECTIVE Elective-I 3 0 -
4 ELECTIVE Elective-II 2 0 -
5 ISL-8105 Understanding of Quran-I 0 1 -
Total Credits 11 1

2nd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8106 Academic Research Writing 3 0 -
2 MGT-8107 Advanced Econometrics 3 0 -
3 ELECTIVE Elective-III 3 0 -
4 ELECTIVE Elective-IV 2 0 -
5 ISL-8110 Understanding of Quran II 0 1 -
Total Credits 11 1

3rd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8208 Research Thesis-I 9 0 -
Total Credits 9 0

4th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8209 Research Thesis-II 9 0 -
Total Credits 9 0

5th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8310 Research Thesis-III 9 0 -
Total Credits 9 0

6th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 MGT-8311 Research Thesis-IV 9 0 -
Total Credits 9 0