Overview:

The Executive MBA 2008 program details will be announced soon. However, EMBA 2005 data for reference is available below.

The Executive MBA degree at GCU MSD, an evening programme, allows you to follow the standard MBA degree scheme, over a period of 24 months. The programme is designed to provide managers with problem-solving frameworks, and incorporate the theoretical and practical aspects of business decisions. EMBA is ideally suited for individuals in employment who are able to apply these principles directly into their management environment.
The programme includes thorough coverage of key functional aspects of management, balanced with specialist study areas and an international focus that meets challenges facing today's managers.
Study at the executive level is very demanding, both in terms of time and discipline, and you will be making a commitment to the programme for two years. In return, GCU EMBA promises significant rewards through advanced management education that can have a significant bearing on your current and future career. You can also expect to gain greater confidence in your overall managerial abilities through the enhancement of your interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Our degree schemes are constantly being reviewed to make them internationally competitive and to achieve highest quality standards.

Criteria:

Courses:

EMBA Entrance Assessment:

EMBA entrance assessment is divided into two stages. EMBA entrance assessment follows an evaluation criterion that covers various skills. A clear communication is essential, and it is measured through language skills, verbal and writing skills allowing you to communicate in the best manner. An entrance test is developed to help in assessing and choosing the right candidates. This entrance test is the first stage of our evaluation process.

Our EMBA programme lays great importance to group work. EMBA also enhances decision-making capabilities, for which analytical skills are imperative, and working in groups and commitment towards goals are under the focus of our assessment criteria. Applicants after being short-listed on the basis of their academic record and EMBA entrance test will be invited to the second stage i.e. group exercises and individual interviews.

Overall, our assessment criteria, tends to look into learning capabilities, enthusiasm and commitment towards goals and objectives of an individual.

Fee Structure:

The University dues (Fee and other dues) must be paid on the dates notified by the University.

If a student fails to pay his/her dues by the specified date he/she will be fined Rs. 50/- per day.

In case he/she fails to pay the dues even one week after the last date for payment of dues, his/her name will be struck off the University Rolls and if he/she is allowed re-admission he/she will have to deposit Rs. 6,000/- as re-admission fee.

For re-admission he/she will submit the application by the date mentioned in the struck off notification. No application will be entertained after the expiry of this date. The excuse of being on leave or absent from the University will not be considered.

FAQs:

1. What are the admission criteria of EMBA at Management Studies Department (MSD)?

°Admissions shall be open to both male and female candidates.
°The applicant must have at least 50% marks in their Bachelor’s degree.
°The EMBA Entrance Test, Entrance Exercise & Interviews are conducted by the MSD.
°At least one to two years of work experience is required for candidates applying for EMBA.
°All the applicants should be currently employed.

2. From where do I get the EMBA prospectus and the application form?

Prospectus, EMBA Application form and EMBA Entrance Test Registration form with instruction will be available
from 9th-25th October, 2005 at:
United Bank Limited, G.C. University, Branch, Lahore on payment of Rs. 1700/-
(non-refundable)
OR
Online at www.gcumsd.edu.pk.
Submit the completed form along with a bank draft of Rs. 1700/- (non-refundable) in favour of the Treasure, G.C. University,
Lahore.

3- Is there any preference given to GCU Students?

All the candidates applying for admission will solely be judged on their qualifications and abilities.

4. Important Dates

5. Are there any quotas allocated to any region or particular groups of individuals?

The department does not maintain any policy to admit the candidates on the basis of any quota related to a particular region or demography. Furthermore, no preference will be given on the basis of kinship, NCC or any other privilege during the
admission process.

6. Fee Structure:

7. Can the credits of another university/college be transferred to MSD? Is migration possible from another university/college to MSD?

The department has no policy for credit transfer or migration from any other university/college. Each student who wishes to graduate from Management Studies Department at GCU will have to complete the whole two years programme.

8. Are there any course exemptions given to candidates?

The MSD does not allow any course exemption to any candidate/student who holds any extra qualification or certificates of attending any management related courses from any institution. Each student has to qualify the EMBA programme in full, which requires qualifying all the courses being offered in the programme.

9. How frequently does the admission take place for EMBA?

Admission for the EMBA programme are held once a year in the month of October. Any candidate who wishes to get admission after the programme has started will not be allowed to do so.