Master of Science (MS) in Management Science MS (MS)

Program Overview

The program objectives of MS (Master of Science) in Management Science aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel for future senior managers and executives’ roles. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of both educationally sound and directly relevant to the areas of industry, commerce, the professions and public service, in which graduates tend to enter. There are several assumptions or principles of management science that guide professionals in this field, including: Problem-solving is central to management, Managerial problems can be quantified and described in mathematical terms, Mathematical tools, techniques, simulations, and models can enhance the problem-solving process.

Special features and objectives

This program is applicable to all kinds of organizations - business & Nonbusiness to all levels of management. Every organization must make the best possible use through the use of management principles. Therefore, they are universal or all pervasive. Additionally, it emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to address multiple challenges and ensure successful outcomes. By the end of the program, students are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of management sciences best practices and be prepared to tackle the different complexities in various industries and sectors.

In developing the program, the Department has recognized that students may want to improve their job opportunities, change career direction or seek a fresh intellectual stimulus. Many are also looking for an enhancement of general business management rather than specialist skills. Increasingly from the employer’s perspective, organizations are seeking future business leaders with improved ‘softer’ such as good interpersonal skills with employees.

It is also suitable for experienced professionals or fast-track managers who already have an MBA or related qualification and are seeking continued learning and progression in their field. CUIs’ MS program is the ultimate professional business qualification and provides an accelerated route to a doctorate, enabling you to make a contribution to knowledge and practice through research that contributes to new thinking.

Students will be supervised by leading CUI academics. In the first year you are supported by our research training program which forms the basis for the taught element of the program. As MS research is likely to be thematic rather than discipline based, candidates are supported by a panel of senior faculty members rather than a single supervisor, to ensure that most relevant support is provided.

Knowledge into action-a faculty with Management experience

One of our major strengths is our teaching faculty, which is the largest and most diverse of any business institution in the country. Most have managerial experience, a strength reinforced by close links with outside organization through consultancy and research. Our quality of teaching and learning is rated as excellent by the Higher Education Commission.

Excellent facilities

COMSATS University Islamabad provides first-class teaching and learning facilities including lecture rooms, computer labs, a management information and resource center, and study areas for the small group discussions which are central to the learning process of MS programs.

The MS program is designed to prepare graduates for managerial and administrative roles in business, industry, and government on the national and the international levels.

Scheme of Study:

The link for scheme of studies for MS is

http://cuonline.comsats.edu.pk/publicaccess/SearchSchemeofStudiesTentativePrintable.aspx?ProgramID=96&SessionID=29&DepartmentID=4

Minimum Duration

  1. Number of years: 02
  2. Number of Semesters: 04

Maximum Duration

  1. Number of years: 4
  2. Number of Semesters: 8
Program(s) under review Number of semesters Course category Number of courses in program Credit hours
MS (MS) Core courses 4 12
Elective 4 12
Thesis 6
Total 30

Core Courses

  1. Issues in Strategic Management
  2. Finance Theory & Practice
  3. Statistical Inference & Research Methodology
  4. Advanced Marketing

Areas of Specializations

  1. General Management
  2. Finance
  3. Marketing

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

  • Advanced Topics in Change Management
  • Advance in Human Resource Development and management
  • Advances in Small Business Management
  • Advanced Topics in Conflict and Crisis Management
  • Advanced Operations Management
  • Emerging Issues in Leadership and Motivation
  • Advanced Topics in Performance Management Systems
  • Advanced Topics in International Business Management
  • Advances in Supply Chain Management
  • Seminar in Management
  • Strategic HRM
  • Contemporary Issues in HRM
  • International Comparative HRM

Business Economics Specialization

  • Microeconomics Theory I
  • Microeconomics Theory II
  • Econometric Methods
  • Macroeconomics
  • Markets and Financial Institutions
  • Economics of Development
  • International Trade Theory
  • Financial Economics

Finance Specialization

  • Advanced Topics in Financial Management
  • Advanced Topics in Financial Instruments and Market
  • Advanced Topics in International Finance
  • Advanced Topics in Risk Analysis and Insurance Management
  • Issues in Financial Economics
  • Portfolio Selection Management
  • Financial Modeling and Enterprise Risk Management
  • Stock Market and Efficiency
  • Seminar in Financial Management
  • Econometric Methods in Finance

MARKETING Specialization

  • Issues in Consumer Behavior
  • Advanced Topics in E-Marketing
  • Topics in Cyber Marketing
  • Managing Marketing profile
  • Advanced Advertising and Event Management
  • Issues in Brand Management
  • Advances in Marketing Research
  • Advances in Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Advanced Topics in Service and Industrial Marketing
  • Seminar in Marketing
  • Marketing History and Theory
  • Issues in Sales Promotion and Sponsorship
  • International Marketing Management
  • Issues in Customer Relationship Management
  • Analytical Modeling for Marketing Managers

Admission Process and Entry Requirements

  • Prospective students need to register for preferred offered program through link http://admissions.comsats.edu.pk and submit soft copies of required documents.
  • Intermediate or equivalent with minimum 50% marks, from an accredited institution.
  • NTS (GAT) with 50% marks as per CUI policy.

Employment Opportunities

  • Corporate Sector
  • Academia
  • And other public, private and social sector entities.

Contact Details

Admission Office

Faculty Block II Ground Floor, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad

Telephone: +92-51-9247000 +92-51-9247002 +92-51-9049802

Email: admissions@comsats.edu.pk

Department of Management Sciences

Program Officer: Mr. M. Shaukat

Telephone: +92-51-90496071

E-mail: muhammadshaukat@comsats.edu.pk

Get in touch with us
Management Sciences Department
Management Sciences
Academic Block III, CUI
Park Road, Tarlai Kalan,
Islamabad 45550, Pakistan.

Email: admissions@comsats.edu.pk
Tel 1: +92-51-9247000-9247002
Tel 2: +92-51-90495033-5
UAN: +92-51-111-001-007

Contacts
For Programs:

Email: shujaat.ali@comsats.edu.pk

For Inquiries:

Email: imtiaz.ali@comsats.edu.pk

Office: +92-51-90496061

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