Ph.D Management Sciences

Management

Program Details

The PhD Management at the University of Wah is an interdisciplinary programme that provides exposure to global best practices and training in rigorous research methods, while focusing on social impact both in a specialised local context and in terms of the global economy. Our PhD graduates have the expertise to use theory and empirical research to solve complex challenges in public, private and non-profit sectors in Pakistan and abroad. Our graduates stand out as forward-thinking leaders in their domains in academia, international think tanks, and the development sector.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

University of Wah as per the guidelines of HEC offers PhD Management Sciences of 50 credit hours. Program Structure of PhD Management Sciences is as follows:-

PHD Management Sciences: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for admission to MS, the candidate
    • Should possess Master Degree (18 Years) or its equivalent in the relevant discipline.
    • Should possess Master Degree (18 Years) or its equivalent in the relevant discipline.
    • Must have 3.00/4.00 CGPA or its equivalent.
    • Must have earned Master Degree with course work and thesis.
    • Must have cleared GRE-Subject (Minimum 60 Percentile), or GAT-Subject (Minimum 60% Marks),
     or UW Entry Test (Minimum 70% Marks)
    • Should qualify the interview conducted by the Departmental Admission Committee in which admission
     is sought.
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Semesters: 6
  • Total Credit Hours: 50
  • Course Work Credit Hours: 20
  • Dissertation Credit Hours: 30
SPECIALIZATION(S)

PhD students at UW earn the MS Management Sciences degree with following specialization(s):-

  • PhD Management Sciences (Finance)
  • PhD Management Sciences (Marketing)
  • PhD Management Sciences (Human Resource Management)
  • PhD Management Sciences (Strategic Management)
  • PhD Management Sciences (Project Management)

Career Tracks


A career with a Ph.D. in Management Sciences offers numerous opportunities for individuals who want to make significant contributions to the field of management and organizational research. With a doctoral degree in Management Sciences, you can pursue a variety of rewarding career paths, including: University Professor/Researcher, Corporate Researcher, Management Consultant and Public Policy Analyst etc.
FEE STRUCTURE
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6
70,800 67,600 28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900
SCHOLARSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS

a. Merit Based Scholarship

Semester Scholarship Description
1st 50% tuition fee waiver for students with minimum CGPA > 3.65 in MS/MPhil.
2nd Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for students with minimum GPA > 3.65 in the first semester.
3rd & Onwards Full fee — No Scholarship

Note: Graduate Assistants (GA's) are not eligible for Merit Scholarship.


b. Fee Waiver for Alumni of UW

• Up to 15% Tuition Fee Concession to the Alumni of UW with no discipline case in the previous semester.


c. PhD Assistantship

Qualification MS (Enrolled in PhD)
Assistantship • A total of 2 assistantships will be offered per year/department as per the requirement.
Eligibility Criteria:
  • CGPA ≥ 3.25
  • Maintain GPA = 3.00 in the following semesters
  • Satisfactory research progress
Responsibility • Maximum of 3–6 credit hours per week (Teaching/Administrative Tasks)
• Enrollment in courses/research in regular semester (Fall/Spring) is mandatory
Fee Waiver 100% tuition fee waived off
Stipend per Month Rs. 30,000/-
Contract Period Minimum residency of 3 academic years (6 regular semesters)
Terms & Conditions • For Assistantship, NOC/BOND is required to be submitted with adherence to terms and conditions.
• Assistantship is subject to satisfactory progress reports submitted by the Chairperson in the mid and at the end of the semester.
• If a student wishes to discontinue the Assistantship, he/she will have to surrender all the benefits.
• If a student discontinues Assistantship or fails to maintain the GPA, he/she must repay all tuition fee waived in previous semesters.
SCHEME OF STUDY

PROPOSED COURSES

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
( Th + Lab )
GE-164Understanding of Quran-I0+1
GE-165Understanding of Quran-II0+1
MGT-803Management Thoughts and Philosophy3+0
MGT-804Advanced Quantitative Research3+0
MGT-801Advanced Qualitative Research3+0
MGT-802Managerial Decision Making3+0
MGT-805Advanced Strategic Management3+0
MGT-806Management Information System: Applications and Practices3+0
MGT-807Advanced Topics in International Business3+0
MGT-808Logistics and Supply Chain Management3+0
MGT-811Small and Medium Enterprise Management3+0
MGT-812Project Management: Issues and Practices3+0
MGT-813Social Psychology of Organizations3+0
MGT-814Advanced Concepts and Practices in Quality Management3+0
MGT-809Advanced Theories and Practices in Marketing3+0
MGT-810Marketing Issues and Challenges3+0
MGT-815Entrepreneurial Marketing Dynamics3+0
MGT-824Digital Marketing: Concepts and Practices2+1
MGT-821Socio-Cultural Dynamics in Marketing3+0
MGT-822Consumer Behavior: Theories and Practices3+0

PROPOSED COURSES

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
( Th + Lab )
MGT-823Seminar in Marketing3+0
MGT-816Emerging Concepts in Corporate Finance3+0
MGT-817Corporate Governance: Current Issues and Practices3+0
MGT-818Developments in Financial Markets and Institutions3+0
MGT-819Advanced Financial Econometrics3+0
MGT-831Contemporary Financial Risk Management Practices3+0
MGT-832Islamic Banking and Finance: Practices and Challenges3+0
MGT-833Advanced Topics in Portfolio Management3+0
MGT-834Seminar in Finance3+0
MGT-820Advanced Theories and Practices in HRM3+0
MGT-827Talent Management: Issues and Challenges3+0
MGT-825Contemporary Issues in Strategic HRM3+0
MGT-826Knowledge Management: Theories and Practices3+0
MGT-841Compensation: Theory and Administration3+0
MGT-842Advanced Practices in Performance Management3+0
MGT-843People Analytics3+0
MGT-844Seminar in HRM3+0

Dissertation

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
MGT-899Dissertation30

*Note: Minimum of two 8 level courses need to be opted by the student for PhD degree completion.