The mission of the PhD research program in business management is to pursue leading-edge research, engage in the development of innovative ideas and analytical skills, and encourage both faculty and students to be independent and creative in their thinking. The outcome of this research program is the creation of a real and measurable impact on society and industry through quality research published in impact factor journals and recognized by industry.
Eligibility
MS or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:
- A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 (or overall 60% marks) or equivalent
- A minimum of 18 years of schooling that corresponds to MS / MPhil or equivalent degree from HEC recognized institutions in a relevant discipline.
Students with HEC recognized MBA have to do at least four pre-requisite courses (HEC equivalency required)
- GRE Subject or GAT subject test conducted by the NTS or HAT subject test of HEC. A minimum of 60% (percentage) marks is required or a minimum of 70% marks in IoBM test
- An interview conducted by the Institute
- All other HEC stipulated requirements
Program Requirements
PhD requires completion of course work and dissertation/thesis. Minimum duration is three years and maximum is seven years:
- PhD course work requirements consist of six graduate level courses (18 credit hours)
- On completion of dissertation/thesis the student is awarded 30 credits
A PhD student must additionally complete the following requirements:
- Comprehensive Exam
- PhD Proposal/Synopsis Development
- PhD Proposal/Synopsis Defense
- BASR Approval of PhD Proposal/Synopsis
- Continuous enrollment in supervised research courses is necessary during the research thesis stage
- Completion of PhD Dissertation/Thesis
- Selection of External Evaluators by BASR
- Publication of at least one paper in an ISI indexed or an HEC recognized journal or an official acceptance of the paper
- Evaluation of PhD Dissertation by two foreign faculty members from developed countries as per HEC criteria
- Dissertation/Thesis Finalization
- Open defense of PhD dissertation
- Any other HEC requirement
- Final Dissertation/Thesis submission to BASR
