MS Management Science
Are you willing to take your business career to new heights? If yes, enroll in MS Management Sciences at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University and get yourself immersed in the world of leading business minds.
Developed in consultation with highly-qualified faculty and industry experts, the curriculum caters to the needs of complex markets and puts a strong emphasis on research work. The two-year degree draws on some of Pakistan’s best research in the field of management sciences. Likewise, it helps you gain critical business understanding, business-ready practical skills, and a national and international perspective of management sciences.
This program also serves as an entry point for our doctoral program. Here at Jinnah University, we offer specializations in the following areas:
- Human Resource Management.
- Finance
- Marketing
- Project Management.
- Supply Chain Management.
Career Prospects
Designed for future senior managers and executives, an MS Management Sciences degree will unlock the following career options for you:
- Marketing coordinator
- General manager
- Brand manager
- Marketing manager
- Financial analyst
- Human resources manager
- Business process specialist
- Project manager
Likewise, you can also secure a position as an academician or researcher in the country’s top institution.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 16 years of education in BBA/MBA/MPA or equivalent. Applicants with undergraduate degree from non-relevant areas may be required to take some undergraduate courses to fulfill pre-requisite deficiencies as determined by the Graduate Admission Committee. The deficiency Cr. Hrs. will not be counted towards the minimum Cr. Hrs. requirement for the award of the MS degree.
- Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks
- Admission Test / HEC Approved Test
Degree Requirements
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
| 24 Cr. Hrs. Course Work and 06 Cr. Hrs. Thesis | 30 |
| 27 Cr. Hrs. Course Work and 03 Cr. Hrs. Project | 30 |
| Course work only (10 Courses) | 30 |
Specialization Requirements
A student can claim a specialization if he/she has completed 12 Cr. Hrs. including research work, if opted, from one of the specialization area courses offered by the department. Otherwise, on the completion of 30 Cr. Hrs. he/she will be awarded the MS degree without any specialization.
Core Courses
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Methodology | FN4460 | 3 |
| Strategic Marketing | MG5270 | 3 |
| Strategic Management | MG4110 | 3 |
| Strategic Finance | FN5300 | 3 |
Specialization Courses
1. Finance
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Governance, Risk and Ethics | FN4450 | 3 |
| Advanced Financial Reporting | FN4460 | 3 |
| Computerized Accounting System | FN4470 | 3 |
| Performance Management | FN4480 | 3 |
| Advanced Financial Accounting | FN4490 | 3 |
| Portfolio Management | FN4550 | 3 |
| International Finance | FN4560 | 3 |
| Islamic Financial System | FN4570 | 3 |
| Financial Risk Management | FN4580 | 3 |
| Advanced Portfolio Management | FN6500 | 3 |
| Advanced Investment Banking | FN6510 | 3 |
| Financial Risk Management | FN6520 | 3 |
| Financial Derivatives | FN6530 | 3 |
2. Supply Chain Management
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Management | MG4400 | 3 |
| Strategic Supply Chain Management | MG4410 | 3 |
| Total Quality Management | MG4420 | 3 |
| Vendor Management | MG4430 | 3 |
| Warehouse Management | MG4440 | 3 |
| Supply Chain Analytics | XXXXXX | 3 |
3. Human Resource Management
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Management | MG4300 | 3 |
| Public Relations | MG4310 | 3 |
| Recruitment & Selection | MG4320 | 3 |
| Training and Development | MG4330 | 3 |
| Crisis Management | MG4350 | 3 |
| Human Resources Development | MG4360 | 3 |
| Industrial Relations | MG4370 | 3 |
| International HRM | MG4380 | 3 |
| HR Audit | MG4390 | 3 |
| Industrial Organization | MG5300 | 3 |
4. Marketing
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Media Marketing | MG4200 | 3 |
| Personal Selling | MG4210 | 3 |
| Product Management | MG4220 | 3 |
| Public Relations | MG4230 | 3 |
| Retail Management | MG4240 | 3 |
| Sales Management | MG4250 | 3 |
| Services Marketing | MG4260 | 3 |
| Tourism Marketing | MG4270 | 3 |
| Global and Regional Marketing | MG6200 | 3 |
| Industrial Marketing | MG6210 | 3 |
| Marketing Intelligence | MG6220 | 3 |
| Marketing of Financial Products | MG6230 | 3 |
| Packaging & Design | MG6240 | 3 |
| Pricing Strategies | MG6250 | 3 |
| Strategic Negotiations | MG6260 | 3 |
| Virtual reality in Marketing | MG6270 | 3 |
| Advanced Digital Marketing | MG6280 | 3 |
| International Marketing | MG6290 | 3 |
5. Project Management
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Project Leadership | MG6530 | 3 |
| Project Risk Assessment and Management | MG5540 | 3 |
| Project Monitoring Evaluation and Control Management | MG6610 | 3 |
| IT Tools and Techniques in Project Management | MG5550 | 3 |
| Project Planning and Scheduling | MG5510 | 3 |
| Project Estimation and Cost Management | MG5530 | 3 |
6. Islamic Banking and Finance
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Expert System | MG4500 | 3 |
| Information Technology Infrastructure Library | MG4510 | 3 |
| IT Resource Management | MG4520 | 3 |
| Knowledge Management | MG4530 | 3 |
| Operation Research | MG4540 | 3 |
| Advance System Analysis & Design | MG5560 | 3 |
| E-Business Applications | MG5570 | 3 |
| System Analysis and Design | MG5580 | 3 |
| ISS-Information systems strategy | MG6510 | 3 |
| DSS & Business Intelligence | MG6560 | 3 |
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| FN | 4460 | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FN | 5300 | Strategic Finance | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MG | 5270 | Strategic Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MG | 4110 | Strategic Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| XX | XXXX | Specialization I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XX | XXXX | Specialization II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XX | XXXX | Specialization III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XX | XXXX | Technology Elective / (Research Thesis-I) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
| XX | XXXX | Specialization IV | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XX | XXXX | Final Research Project / (Research Thesis-II) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PLAN OF STUDY
| Semester # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Type (Core/Elective) |
| 1 | MG5100 | Advanced Research Methodology | 3 | Core |
| 1 | FN5300 | Strategic Finance | 3 | Core |
| 1 | MG5270 | Strategic Marketing | 3 | core |
| 1 | XXXXX | Specialization I | 3 | Discipline Elective |
| 2 | MG5150 | Strategic Management | 3 | Core |
| 2* | MG5130 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 | Core |
| 2 | XXXXXX | Specialization II | 3 | Discipline Elective |
| 2 | XXXXXX | Specialization III | 3 | Discipline Elective |
| 3 | MG6110 | Research Thesis-I/Specialization VI | 3 | |
| 4 | MG6120 | Research Thesis-II/ Specialization V | 3 |
MSMS- Specialization course list (12 Credit Hours)*
| Specialization | Finance | ||
| S.No: | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | FN4580 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| 2 | FN5310 | International Finance | 3 |
| 3 | FN6500 | Advanced Portfolio Management | 3 |
| 4 | FN6510 | Contemporary Issues in Banking & Finance | 3 |
| 5 | FN6520 | Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| 6 | FN6530 | Advanced Financial Derivatives | 3 |
| Specialization | Marketing | ||
| S.No: | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | MG5280 | Demography | 3 |
| 2 | MG5230 | Pricing Strategies | 3 |
| 3 | MG6280 | Advanced Digital Marketing | 3 |
| 4 | MG6210 | Industrial Marketing | 3 |
| 5 | MG6580 | Advanced Business Analytics | 3 |
| 6 | MG6200 | Global & Regional Marketing | 3 |
| Specialization | HRM | ||
| S.No: | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | MG5310 | Current Issues in HRM | 3 |
| 2 | MG3330 | Human Resources Information System | 3 |
| 3 | MG3370 | Strategic HRM | 3 |
| 4 | MG5330 | HR Audit | 3 |
| 5 | MG4380 | International HRM | 3 |
| 6 | MG4360 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| Specialization | Supply Chain Management | ||
| S.No: | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | MGXXXX | Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| 2 | MGXXXX | Global Business Process Re-engineering | 3 |
| 3 | MGXXXX | International Logistics and Global SCM | 3 |
| 4 | MGXXXX | Supply Chain Risk Management | 3 |
| 5 | MGXXXX | Strategic Distribution & Channel Management | 3 |
| 6 | MGXXXX | Green Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| 7 | MGXXXX | Services Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| 8 | MGXXXX | Supply Chain Digitization | 3 |