Table Of ContentProgram Announcement
2016 - 17
Our Core Values
Truth Discipline Creativity Tolerance
Being truthful involves You should have the will to work The ability to be innovative is an The capacity to
speaking and acting according to rules, with precision asset for any individual. As a acknowledge, understand
consistently in and honesty. Discipline involves student of the IBA, you are at par and tolerate ideas and
accordance with the self-control and selfregulation with others having skills either opinions different from your
highest ethical values. that builds character and should equal to you or better than yours. own, means that you should
When working in a team, be an integral core value of an Therefore, you need to enable the be able to treat people from
truth requires you to be IBA student. generation of new thoughts, ideas different backgrounds and
reliable. and means of attaining your goals. schools of thought equitably.
Integrity Merit Humility
Possessing integrity goes hand Students are admitted to the Being courteous,
in hand with being reliable. IBA strictly on the basis of respectful of others and
Integrity is crucial to the merit. Success will be yours recognizing that no matter
reputation of any institution. as you surpass yourself time how good you are, there
Students are required to and again by working in is always someone out
maintain honesty in the accordance with this there who is better than
acquisition and sharing of principle. you.
knowledge throughout their
academic life at the IBA.
& Acknowledging the competencies of
Team Work co-workers and harmonizing their individual
strengths to achieve a common goal.
Contents
Vision, Mission & Profile 02 Message of the 03 The Policy Makers 04
Dean & Director
Excerpts of 05 Anatomy of Higher Education 08 Rules & Regulations 52 Journey of Excellence 79A & 79B
Academic Calendar
Programs on offer 06 Associate Deans & Chairpersons 10 Fee Structure 58 Student Services 80
Full Time Faculty 12 Financial Assistance 59 Important Events & 87
Visiting Faculty 26 Facilities & Infrastructure 64 Activities (2015-2016)
Adjunct Professors 40 Enhancing our Outreach 72 Convocation 2015 90
Heads of Departments 41
Program Directors & Coordinators 42
Academic Calendar 2016-2017 44
International Linkages 46
Admission Policy & Procedures 47
Programs
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs PhD Programs
BBA 92 MBA 140 PhD (Computer Science) 172
BBA (Entrepreneurship) 100 MS (Computer Science) 154 PhD (Economics) 174
BS (Accounting & Finance) 110 MS (Economics) 157 PhD (Mathematics) 176
BS (Computer Science) 118 MS (Mathematics) 160 PhD (Statistics) 177
BS (Economics & Mathematics) 124 Executive MBA 164
BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts) 130
Course 181 Course Descriptions 195 Contact Information 248
Profile
For the Institute of Business Administration, 2016 marks both the end of one
Vision era and the start of another. After completing a successful inning spanning
over eight years, Dr. Ishrat handed over the baton of lBA’s leadership to the
next Dean and Director. To date, the IBA has been led by ten visionary
To be among the best learning institutions
individuals, and each has made his own significant contribution to the
in Pakistan - recognized for developing
development of the Institute. Their contribution in making IBA the institution
potential leaders, nurturing a vibrant
that it is today can never be discounted. But history will record Dr. Ishrat
community of scholars and practitioners,
Husain’s outstanding performance as a pivotal moment, one that carried the
generating innovative ideas, and promoting
institution firmly but surely into the 21st century. The IBA today sets a
creative solutions that address the needs of
standard that other institutions emulate, and serves as a beacon of hope and
Pakistan, the region, and the global
success for students across the nation.
community.
The Institute has gone through major changes over these six decades in order
to embrace a wider set of disciplines in its curricula. These changes have been
made in order to respond to the requirements of the society, the market and
Mission
the economy. They are also an outcome of associations forged with credible
institutions both local and international, and various stakeholders’ most
To impart quality education in business prominent being the IBA Alumni.
and allied fields to students selected on
merit irrespective of ethnicity, gender, During the last eight years, the institute has witnessed massive developments
religion, or financial means; in all areas ranging from infrastructure, accreditations, increase in programs,
faculty and students to linkages; thus changing IBA’s physical and academic
To provide a teaching and learning landscape. Prominent among Dr. Ishrat’s contributions is overseeing the
environment that encourages critical inception and development of Centres of Excellence such as: Centre for
thinking, ethical conduct, and effective Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), Centre for Business and Economics Research
decision making; (CBER), Centre for Executive Education, Centre for Entrepreneurship
Development (CED) and the Ardeshir Cowasjee Centre for Writing. The
To undertake original research that
establishment of Centres of Excellence fulfills a crucial need by servicing both
enriches teaching and benefits business,
professional communities outside the institution and student, faculty, and staff
government, and civil society.
within. They complement the mission of the institution and serve as crucial
avenues through which the IBA gives back to the society.
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I am honored to have this opportunity to address you as the new Dean and Director of
the IBA. The Institute has undergone a transformative period under the leadership of
Dr. Ishrat Husain and I begin my tenure with the hope that we can build upon the
foundation that has been laid over the past eight years.
In recent years, the Institute has seen the launch of new academic programs, the
hiring of many more full-time PhD faculty, and the establishment of new centers and
partnerships. We must now ensure that these initiatives continue to be implemented
in a way that generates sustained benefits for students, faculty and other members of
the IBA community. We must monitor the new academic programs to see how they
have been received among students. We must integrate new faculty more fully into
the flow of teaching and research. We must see how best to market the offerings of
the new centers. And we must manage both new and old partnerships to ensure that
they continue to bear fruit.
The further strengthening of the faculty will be among my priorities. I hope to see our
faculty recognized inside and beyond the Institute for excellence in both research and teaching. The mission of the Institute can best be served by
creating an environment where both scholarship and practice are given adequate weight. Academic rigor is important. So we must aim for high quality
research output. But we must also learn from the actual practice of business and public policy. Thus continuing to engage with local industry and public
sector organizations and distilling the lessons of experience into case studies and other learning tools will also remain very important.
With the transformations of the past eight years, the Institute is now much more than a business school. With an expanded portfolio of programs
including Accounting and Finance, Economics and Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, and with the newly established
centers for Journalism and Islamic Finance, the Institute is well placed to fulfil its mission of “developing potential leaders, generating innovative ideas,
and promoting creative solutions that address the needs of Pakistan, the region and the global community.”
Dr. Farrukh Iqbal
Dean & Director
Bachelor’s from Harvard University
Ph. D. in Economics from Yale University
Excerpts of Academic Calendar 2016-2017
Summer Semester 2016 Spring Semester 2017
June 13, 2016 to January 16, 2017 to
August 2, 2016 May 23, 2017
Fall Semester 2016 Summer Semester 2017
August 19, 2016 to June 12, 2017 to
December 29, 2016 August 2, 2017
Convocation 2016 Fall Semester 2017
December 3, 2016
August 21, 2017
Orientation Days
Eid ul Fitr* July 7 to July 9, 2016,
August 18, 2016 (Fall 2016) Eid ul Azha* September 13 to 15, 2016
Ashura* October 11 & 12, 2016
January 14, 2017 (Spring 2017)
(*Subject to sighting of the moon)
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Programs on Offer
Master of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Business Administration (MBA)
S. No. Information
Administration (BBA)
Economics Computer Social Sciences Accounting Morning Evening
& Maths Science and Liberal Arts and Finance
Higher Secondary School Certificate A Minimum of 16 years of education out of which
Higher Secondary School (Pre-engineering OR 4 years should have been spent in an HEC recognized
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Certificate with a Minimum of 65% General Group with Mathematics) university / degree awarding institute with:
marks OR with Minimum 60% marks OR (Any Group with 60% marks) OR A Minimum of 60% aggregate marks OR
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Minimum of 80% OR American High School Diploma (Minimum of 80%) OR A Minimum of 2 years relevant work
An International Baccalaureate Minimum of 80% OR An International Baccalaureate experience gained after graduation /
(Minimum 24 / 45) completion of 16 years of education with 2.5
(Minimum 25 / 45) An International Baccalaureate
CGPA or 60% whichever is applicable**
(Minimum 24 / 45)
• English Composition (MCQs) • English Composition (MCQs) • English Composition (MCQs)
2 Aptitude Test • English Comprehension • English Composition (MCQs) • English Comprehension • English Comprehension
Component (Essay Writing Skills) • Mathematics (MCQs) (Essay Writing Skills) (Essay Writing Skills)
• Mathematics (MCQs) • Mathematics (MCQs) • Mathematics (MCQs)
3 Aptitude Test - SAT-1 SAT-I & SAT-II (Mathematics) SAT-1 GMAT
Difficulty Level
BBA Degree from IBA, Minimum 2.5 CGPA &
4 Aptitude Test See Admission Policy 2 years work experience after BBA OR
Exemption* Minimum 600 score in GMAT
5 Student Profile Avg Age: 19 Avg Age: 19 Avg Age: mid 20’s
43 courses, 45 courses,
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Corporate Internship internship
Fees Fall Rs 180,500 / Rs 180,500 / Tuition fee of Rs 36,000 / -
7 2016**** Rs 180,500 / Semester Rs 153,500 / Semester Semester Semester per course for all part time
students
8 Classes Start August August & January August August & January
9 Duration 4 years full time 4 years full time 2 year to 5 year 3.5 years to 7 years
10 Campus Main & City Main & City Main Main Main & City
The above are extracts of the IBA Admission Policy *** All equivalency claims shall be evaluated by the HEC (www.hec.gov.pk).
* Participation in Group Discussion & Interview is mandatory **** The IBA reserves the right to revise the fee without prior notice / Refer to Fee Structure
** For details, see Work Experience requirement ***** Full-Time MS Students shall be paid stipend of Rs: 30,000 / - per month
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Master of Science (MS) Executive MBA Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Science Economics Mathematics Various Specializations Economics Computer Science Mathematics Statistics
A Minimum 16 year’s
A Minimum 16 year’s of education of education (BS / MSc -
out of which 4 year’s Mathematics) out of which A minimum of 16 year's education out of which MS / M Phil / Equivalent in relevant subject from HEC
should have spent in an HEC 4 year’s should have 4 years at an HEC recognized university / recognized local / foreign university with:
recognized university / degree spent in an HEC recognized degree awarding institute and minimum 3 years Minimum 60% aggregate marks in the last degree
awarding institute with: university / degree awarding post qualification work experience OR OR
Qualified Chartered Accountants with 2 years of
A Minimum of 60% aggregate marks institute with:A Minimum of 60% A minimum 3.0 CGPA in the last degree where applicable***
post-qualification work experience OR
OR aggregate marks Qualified ACCA upon completion of three years Also have to fulfill specific requirements by the respective departments
A Minimum of 2.50 CGPA on a scale OR post ACCA work experience
of 4.00 (as applicable) A Minimum of 2.50 CGPA on a
scale of 4.00 (as applicable
•• EMnagtlhisehm Caotimcsp (oMsiCtioQns )(MCQs) •• MEnagtlhisehm Caotimcsp (oMsiCtioQns )(MCQs) • Business English (MCQs) •• EMnagtlhisehm Caotimcsp (oMsiCtioQns )(MCQs) •• MEnagtlhisehm Caotimcsposition •• SEntagtilsisthic sComposition
• Case Study (MCQs) (MCQs)
• Subject Specialization • Diffeculty level: TOEFL or • Subject Specialization
• Diffeculty level: TOEFL or IELTS IELTS • Applied Mathematics (MCQs) • Diffeculty level: TOEFL or IELTS • DIEifLfeTcSu l ty level: TOEFL or • DIEifLfeTcSu lty level: TOEFL or
GRE Math
GRE General + Specialization GRE Math Subject Test GMAT GRE General + Specialization Subject Test --
Minimum 650 score in quantitative GRE (Int’l) BBA Degree from IBA, Minimum 2.5 Minimum 650 score in quantitative GRE (Int'l) Minimum 650
OR CGPA & 3 years Work Experience OR OR score in GRE --
160 score in quantitative revised GRE (Int’l) Minimum 600 score in GMAT 160 score in quantitative revised GRE (Int'l) subjective Math
Avg Age: mid 30’s
Avg Age: mid 20's Avg work experience: 10 year’s Avg age: 26
57 credit hours
8 courses 6 courses
11 Core Courses 16 courses & Thesis 55 credit hours
6 Core courses, 2 electives 22 courses 24 credit hours 18 credit hours
4 electives courses (9 credit Hours) 28 credit hours
24 credit hours 72 credit hours + +
+ [48 credit Hours through courses
+ 1 Project Comprehensive Exam Comprehensive Exam
Thesis through courses 27 credit hours
Thesis 6 credit hours Comprehensive exam + +
30 Credit Hours 9 credit Hours through thesis
Dissertation Dissertation
through Thesis]
All MS full-time students are required to pay Rs 30,000 / - per course
Rs 92,500 / - per semester as tuition fee***** Rs 20,000 / - per course (for Govt. Employees, Monthly stipend and full tuition fee waiver
armed forces and not for profit organizations)
August August & January August September, January and May August August & January
2-2.5 years 2 years - 5 years 4-5 years
City Main Main Main & City Main
ALL ADMISSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CANDIDATES MEETING, MINIMUM To apply for any of the above Programs
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFYING APTITUDE TEST, Please visit our website at www.iba.edu.pk or email: [email protected]
GROUP DISCUSSION, INTERVIEW AS APPLICABLE.
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Anatomy of Higher Education
Higher education starts with undergraduate studies in 2002. Cognizant of the growing demand for these further diversified the streams of the graduate
leading upto graduate courses. These are stopovers in programs, IBA introduced a series of BS Programs, programs and enabled graduate students to work
a student’s journey of obtaining knowledge and including BS (Economics & Mathematics), BS (Social outside their specific field of study at graduate level.
carving out a career in their chosen field of study. Sciences / Liberal Arts) & BS (Accounting and Finance) The MS programs, on the other hand, enable
Undergraduate courses lay the basic foundation that is in 2012 and 2013. IBA thus expanded the array of prospective applicants to enhance their long-term
used as a springboard to pursue graduate courses or undergraduate qualifications and degrees available to performance in the dynamic fields of science and
a master’s degree. its students. These offerings were augmented by economics. Aspirants of the graduate programs can
incorporating student-conducted tutorials, projects expect a thoroughly transformational experience,
Courses at an undergraduate level, also referred to as and other initiatives leading to a highly satisfying which will leave a lasting impact on their careers and
bachelor’s courses, are usually taken after completing experience under a credible faculty and insightful professional intellect.
10+2 / equivalent level in most countries. These mentors.
courses are classified as BS / BA / BBA. Ph.D Programs
Undergraduate programs are designed to strengthen
Graduate Programs
the knowledge-base of young students. Courses in the The IBA launched its Ph.D. (Computer Science)
freshman year are of an introductory nature, with a program in the year 2005 and Ph.D. (Economics),
gradual increase in difficulty during sophomore, The IBA initially offered MBA program only for day (Mathematics) in the year 2011. A feather in IBA’s
junior, and senior years. scholars. In 1957, an Evening Program was launched cap, these three Ph.D. level programs epitomize IBA’s
to cater to the needs of the numerous working endeavor to become a world class institution. They
After successfully completing their undergraduate executives and managers, who were interested in test the temperamental and analytical capacity of the
degree, aspiring students can enroll in a graduate furthering their careers through business studies. As potential candidates, while ensuring sustainable
course such as a ‘Masters’ degree program. The obtaining a Master’s degree involves acquiring progression of their careers. These programs serve as
highest graduate degree that a student can pursue is complex analytical and critical skills in a “particular” valuable platforms for refining skills and honing the
the doctoral degree which involves intensive research field, it allows students to develop specialized skills. competencies of the pursuers of the degree. Before
work. Additionally, producing original work, including the long, IBA has started a Ph.D. program in Statistics,
writing and defense of a thesis or dissertation, is a thus remaining ever active in its path to eternal
major constituent of graduate studies. The MS degree advancement.
Undergraduate Programs
is an “untagged” degree, as the name of the major is
excluded from the degree title, whereas MBA is a
The IBA launched its Bachelor programs in Business
tagged degree. Over the years, the MBA program has
Administration in 1982, conducted under the
evolved significantly, aided by the revamped
patronage of the Karachi University. These were
curriculum. As of 2011, 2 years work experience has
3-year programs, which continued till 1994. Upon
been made mandatory students can embark on MBA
acquiring degree awarding status that year, IBA
study programs. The MBA Executive Program was
changed the curricula of its bachelor programs. This
launched in 2009 for the in service professionals who
was done to bring them in accordance with
cannot attend week-days program. This program
international standards .To this end the BS (Computer
attracts senior level executives from both the private
Science) program was introduced. In pursuit of
and public sectors.
making IBA undergraduate degrees compatible with
international standards, all IBA undergraduate The introduction of MS (Computer Science) and MS
programs were upgraded as 4-year degree programs (Economics), in the years 2008 and 2010, respectively,
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Description:including Accounting and Finance, Economics and Mathematics, Computer Science, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, and with the newly established.
