SPECIALIZATIONS
1. Human Resource Management (HRM)
2. Finance
3. Marketing
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED PROGRAM
The MS in Management program is designed to develop the intellectual ability of researchers through understanding the academic body of knowledge in the field of Management Sciences with specializations in Human Resource Management, Marketing and Finance. The program is designed to facilitate scholars uncover the classic and recent global and regional body of knowledge and prepare them to generate knowledge and solutions, particularly for local and regional businesses, industry and society. The program is essentially research oriented and focuses on academic research having practical applications in real life. It is primarily suitable for those who want to pursue a career in academia but is also appropriate for those who want to pursue professional careers where advanced data analysis and report writing skills are required. The program can also help candidates evaluate their aptitude, strengths and weaknesses for their candidacy in PhD programs.
The MS Program in Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to prepare students for quality research and analysis in the field of Management. A sound theoretical basis is provided in the general area of Management and in one of the following specialization areas; Strategy & Organization, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship. This is complemented with developing research skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The program is aimed at challenging students intellectually and enabling them to make contributions towards the knowledge and practice of Management. The program prepares students for a career in Academia by developing understanding of the current knowledge base in Management and by developing skillset to extend this knowledge base. Universities worldwide, require a Master level degree for entry into their PhD programs. MS degree should facilitate admission in any reputable university for a PhD. Further, Graduates from the MS Management program will be sought after by organizations looking for specialists in a particular field of Management (such as Operations and Supply Chain Management) who can do in-depth analysis to solve practical problems of these organizations.
MS Finance at AU-A&AC is a postgraduate program designed to provide a solid theoretical as well as working knowledge of finance in a global context. This program is designed to prepare the graduates for the challenges in the global and local financial systems by imparting comprehensive knowledge of finance and its multidisciplinary aspects. The program offers students, a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive foundation and subsequent depth in the field. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge with core courses in finance, before they can streamline the degree to their choice of specialization with a range of optional courses, including a number of specifically designed applied courses. Finance as a field has grown tremendously in the last decade. Not only new specializations have emerged but the common body of knowledge required to choose any particular specialization has increased vastly. Keeping this under consideration we designed this program with rigorous course work so that graduates after completion of this program will be well equipped to conduct research or work in the financial industry as practitioners in a broad spectrum of roles.
It is aimed at those students who want to delve further into their understanding of business, management, and allied fields through advanced level research work. This unique program aims at enhancing students’ knowledge and skills regarding management research while broadening their knowledge of Management as a subject and strengthening their critical thinking abilities. It aspires to develop students’ knowledge of Management specializations (Finance, Marketing, HRM) with an emphasis on latest research within their chosen subject domain thus enabling them to apply their knowledge and skills associated with research and to further strengthen these skills through practical research work.
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT
The date of commencement of the program is Fall, 2022.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The MS (Management Sciences) program has the following min objectives:
1. To provide the students with a thorough theoretical understanding of business management concepts and the ability to apply these in practice.
2. Enable students to think critically to analyze and solve business problems and recommend a strategic business decision.
3. To equip students with specialized skills related to various contemporary management issues and suggest innovative solutions through research work.
4. To make our students managers and business leaders of future with the vision, knowledge, creativity, skills, ethics and entrepreneurial ability required to play an effective role within organization and society.
OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM
After completion of this program student will be able to:
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyze real and hypothetical issues in different organizations.
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving, decision making and innovation.
• Identify and apply methods for researching business relate problems.
• Develop managerial attitudes such as drive (initiative), entrepreneurship, leadership willpower and perseverance, self-control and self-motivation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum 16 years of education in a business related field (MBA/MPA/M. Com /ACMA /ACA/B. Com 4 years’ program) and BBA Hons. 4 years’ program (124-136 Cr. Hrs.) with at least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or equivalent in last-earned degree from HEC Recognized University/Institute. AU-GAT(Gen) at least 60% score OR NTS-GAT(Gen) at least 50% score. This must be passed before the date of admission in MS Program. Candidates who qualify the Admission Test will appear in an interview for final selection
DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
Minimum duration of MS (Management Sciences) is one and half (1.5) year and maximum duration is three (03) years.
SCHEME OF STUDIES SPREAD OVER SEMESTERS
Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus, Kamra is a sub campus of Air University, Islamabad so 100% following scheme of study approved by the principle seat.