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Overview:
The
GCU MBA delivers a thorough grounding in the core disciplines of
management. You have the opportunity to tailor your MBA to suit your
career aspirations, by choosing from a range of electives. A key
benefit of the GCU MBA is the strong emphasis we place on personal
development
The
MBA at GCU will suit those who seek a scheme of study in which theory and
its practical application combine to provide participants with problem
solving management skills of immediate and enduring value.
The
degree scheme provides rigorous training in the skills, techniques and
knowledge relevant to a career in the private or the public sector and
takes a strong comparative international perspective in all areas.
The
programme looks at the main areas of Organization, Strategy,
Environment, Information Management and encompasses Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Marketing,
Managerial Economics, Financial Management, Business Statistics and
Operations Management In addition to the core modules you will be given
the opportunity to select optional courses in areas which are of
particular interest to you.
You
will also produce an analytical report based on a consultancy project
in an area of your choice. This gives you the opportunity to test the
applicability of your new knowledge while under close supervision, and
introduces you to the methodology of research, the systematic analysis
of ideas, the problems of data collection and the presentation of ideas
in a clear way.
In
addition to providing a breadth of understanding of management
principles and techniques, MBA at GCU will equip you with evidence of
interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, greater
confidence in your overall managerial abilities and a progressive
international business outlook.
The programme is a demanding
one, but its rewards remain high.
MBA Curriculum:
Managerial success depends on acquiring and
being able to use knowledge in a skilful
manner. Our curriculum is committed to providing the best general
management skills as a basis for success in business life. The
structure of the programme develops the management skills of analysis
and strategic decision-making and culminates in the MBA Consultancy
Project.
Year 1
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Course code |
Course |
Credit hours |
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MGMT-BC5101
MGMT-BE5102
MGMT-FA5104
MGMT-MM5105
MGMT-QA5106
MGMT-MIS5107
MGMT-BO5203
MGMT-CF5103
MGMT-OM5204
MGMT-CBMR5207
MGMT-IN5206
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Business Communication
Business Economics
Financial Accounting
Marketing Management
Quantitative Analysis
Management Information System
Behaviour in Organization
Corporate Finance I
Operations Management
Consumer Behaviour & Marketing
Research
Internship
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Year 2 |
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MGMT-CS6207
MGMT-CF6106
MGMT-BAN6201
MGMT-MS6101
MGMT-PM6107
MGMT-EN6108
MGMT-BL6105
MGMT-MBA6000
MGMT-SBM6202
MGMT-FM6204
MGMT-OM6206
MGMT-SBM6203
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Corporate Strategy
Corporate Finance II
Banking & Finance
Marketing of Services
Project Management
Entrepreneurship
Business Law
Elective I
Elective II
MBA Projects
Strategic Brand Management
Financial Modeling
Operating Models
Strategic Human Resource
Management |
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4
3
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Emerging Operating Models
Managing Service Operations
Business Ethics
Performance Management
Criteria:
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Eligibility
Criteria (MBA)
- Both
male and female candidates are eligible to apply.
- The
applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with minimum 16 years of
education (any subject combination) or a master’s degree in any
subject from an HEC recognized university/college, with at least
50% marks.
The
applicant must clear either GMAT or GCUMAT conducted by MSD. GMAT
examinations are conducted by the Education Testing Service,
Princeton, NJ, USA. Their website is www.mba.com. The GMAT
educational institution test score receiving code for GCU Lahore is
7074.
Selection
Criteria (Regular MBA)
Admissions will be on the basis of the weighted score
obtained in the criteria given below:
Academic
Record:
- Weighted
average will be 20%
- Candidates
having 4 years bachelor degree or master’s degree will be given
10 marks for 2nd division and 20 marks for 1st division.
- GCUMAT/GMAT:
Weighted average will be 30%.
- Entrance
evaluation (Interview): Weighted average will be 50%.
GCUMAT
Test:
- Weighted
average will be 30%
Interviews:
- Weighted
average will be 50%
- * The
list of eligible candidates for interview will be displayed by
the Director of MSD on the departmental notice board and the
website.
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MBA
Fee
The total
fee for the programme over two years is approximately Rs. 293,000 which will be payable in
installments, each installment due before the start of a semester.
The fee includes admission fee, development fee, library deposit and
tuition fee for the semester.
The MBA
programme includes an accelerated international Term in the second
year of the programme. The total cost of the term including air-fare,
accommodation and tuition would be approximately USD
2200. However,
no student would be dropped out of the programme because of his or
her inability to afford the international term as alternate arrangements
such as low cost loans are available. |
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