PhD Management Sciences
Ph.D. in Management Sciences
Research-Based degree focusing to inculcate state-of-the-art skills to cater the real-world problems
WHY Ph.D. in Management Sciences?
Whether you are looking to transcend in your career, thinking to seek an academic career, or pursuing to tackle intriguing challenges in the field of Management Science, the Ph.D. in Management Science can assist you to reach your personal, professional, and research objectives.
WHY MAJU?
At Mohammad Ali Jinnah University we primarily target to build and develop the intellectual, analytical, and research skills and capabilities of its candidates in line with the domestic and international market demands. The doctoral candidates are generally equipped with a solid background in their academic discipline(s). However, the Mohammad Ali Jinnah University’s doctoral program in Management Sciences strives its best to not only instill strong research ethics but also to assist its candidates to brush up and enhance the depth of academic knowledge in their respective field(s) with the renowned national and international Ph.D. qualified supervisors and advisors.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Ph.D. programs basically treated throughout the world for creating thorough researchers and educators:
- Academicians (University Professors)
- Policy Analyst
- Management Consultants
- Quantitative Analyst
- Chief Executive Officers
- Strategic Analyst
- Researchers in Management Science
OUR POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
State Bank of Pakistan (Research Division)
Research-based organizations like the Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR)
Ministry of Finance (Pakistan)
Universities (Public and Private)
National Bank of Pakistan
PLACEMENTS
- Rana Tariq Mehmood (Bahria University, Karachi)
- Saeed Mujahid (Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi)
- Mumtaz Khan (Bahria University, Karachi)
PhD scholars are required to comply with the following timeline:
| Activity | Preferred Time | Maximum Time |
| Course Work | 2 Semesters | 4 Semesters |
| Comprehensive Exam | 3 Semesters | 6 Semesters |
| Synopsis Defense | 4 Semesters | 7 Semesters |
| Thesis Submission | 7 Semesters | 14 Semesters |
PLAN OF STUDY
Study plan for Doctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences)
Semester I
| Code | Title | Cr.Hr | Pre-req |
| MG8100 | Research Philosophy and Theory Development | 03 | 03 |
| MG8100 | Seminar in Management | 03 | 03 |
| xxxx | Elective-I* | 03 | Specialization |
| Total | 09 |
Semester II
| Code | Title | Cr.Hr | Pre-req |
| MG8800 | Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis | 03 | |
| xxxx | Elective-II* | 03 | Specialization |
| xxxx | Elective-III* | 03 | Specialization |
| Total | 09 |
Total coursework credit hours 18
Dissertation Writing
| Code | Title | Cr.Hr | Pre-req |
| xxxx | Thesis | 30 | 03 Compulsory Courses and 03 Specialization Elective Courses |
| Total | 30 |
| Total Course Work Credit Hours | 18 |
| Total Thesis Credit Hours | 30 |
| Total Ph.D. Program Credit Hours | 48 |
*Electives (Specialization)
| Supply Chain Management |
| Marketing |
| Human Resource Management |
| Finance |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- MS degree in a relevant discipline (18 years of education).
- Minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Semester System) or 60% marks (Annual System)
- MAJU Admission Test / HEC-approved Test
- Interview