Programs in Management Sciences

Dean’s Message
Welcome to FAST School of Management (FSM) at FAST-
NUCES. As a Dean, it is my pleasure to extend a warm invitation to
you to explore the exciting opportunities that await you at FSM. We
offer a range of degree programs, including BBA, BS Accounting
and Finance, BS Business Analytics, BS Fintech, MBA, MS Business
Analytics, as well as a PhD program.
If you’re considering joining us for undergraduate studies, get ready
for four years filled with discovery, excitement, and meaningful
challenges. Our comprehensive curriculum lays a strong foundation
in general management principles, supported by specialized
theory, cutting-edge technology integration, and hands-on industry
experiences. We also emphasize the development of well-rounded Dr. Sadia Nadeem
communication skills, critical thinking, and effective decision-making
Professor, HOD (MS) and
abilities.
Dean (Management Sciences)
Upon graduation, FSM opens doors for you to work in national and PhD Approved Supervisor
multinational organizations, both in Pakistan and globally, or nurtures PhD (MS), City University, UK (2003)
your entrepreneurial ambitions. Additionally, our undergraduate
MBA (HRM), City University, UK (1996)
programs pave the way for further academic and professional
pursuits in esteemed international institutions. BSc (EE), UET, Lahore (1993)

Our graduate programs, including MBA and MS Business Analytics,

blend theoretical insights with practical experiences, catering to
the needs of both fresh graduates and seasoned professionals. For to nurturing graduates who demonstrate
those interested in academic research, our PhD program provides professionalism infused with ethical values.
a platform for rigorous inquiry, nurturing research skills, and shaping This is reflected in their ethical and moral
thinkers who maintain a balance between academic scholarship business decisions, their demonstration of
and providing solutions for businesses and society. above-par human values, and their display of
Whether you are joining us for undergraduate, masters, or doctoral social responsibility.
studies, we strongly believe that excellence cannot be achieved If these values are aligned with who you are,
without focus, hard work, self-belief, and the right attitude. Be or what you want to become, my faculty and
prepared for an exciting journey. Throughout your time with us, I look forward to you joining us and becoming
we emphasize both ‘taleem’ and ‘tarbiyat’, with a commitment a part of the FAST family.

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BS Admission Test, Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (Accounting and Finance)
Degrees
Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics)
Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology)
FAST-NUCES
Admission Applicant must select only one out of the three
SAT (minimum score of 1000 or more)
Test admission test options
NTS NAT-IE, NAT-ICS, NAT-ICOM, NAT-IGS
1 SSC (Matric) or an equivalent examination 60% minimum marks
Eligibility 2 HSSC (FSc) or an equivalent examination 50% minimum marks
3 Courses studied at HSSC or equivalent level N.A
1 Weightage of Admission Test marks 50%
Selection
2 Weightage of HSSC/equivalent 40%1
Criteria
3 Weightage of SSC/equivalent 10%

Weightage of HSSC marks shall be calculated based on (whichever is applicable) at the time of compilation of merit list
1

• HSSC part I and II OR

• HSSC part I if HSSC part II not available OR
• IBCC equivalence of A-level OR
• IBCC equivalence of O-level
• Merit cut-off marks to be determined by the University
NOTE: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by
the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.

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Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Mission Tentative Study Plan- Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration Code Title Cr. Hrs Pre-Req
Semester - I
program serves the need of those who are
SS2019/SS2018 Psychology/Sociology 2 0
looking for a career in management profession or AF1001 Fundamental of Accounting 3 0
planning to pursue higher education in Business MT1002 Business Math - I 3 0
Administration. Being a program with challenging MG1001 Fundamental of Management 3 0
SS1016 English - I 2 1
curricula and contents, it is appropriate for those SS1007 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0
who have an excellent academic record and high Total 15 1
potential for success. The Bachelor of Business Semester - II
Administration degree promises graduates a AF1002 Financial Accounting 3 1 AF1001
MG2008 Data Analysis for Business I 3 0
higher – level employability at the entry level of MG1002 Marketing Management 3 0
the management profession by ensuring that CS1001 IT in Business 2 1
they develop the skills and competencies needed SS1006 English - II 3 1 SS1016
SS1013 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2 0
to make an immediate impact on their career.
Total 16 3
The program offers a rich blend of general Semester - III
management education and management skills SS2002 Microeconomics 3 0
like communication, decision–making, leadership, SS2041 Critical Thinking 2 0
teamwork, and analytical methods. It also aims AF2003 Management Accounting 3 0 AF1002
MG2009 Data Analysis for Business II 3 1 MG2008
to sensitize graduated about their social and
MG2001 Organizational Behaviour 3 0 MG1001
environmental responsibilities. SS2042 Community Service 2 0
Total 16 1
Career Opportunities Semester - IV
AF2004 Business Finance 3 0 AF1002, MT1002
Bachelor of Business Administration is a MG2011 Environmental Science and Sustainability for Business 3 0
general business degree. Students can choose MT2004 Business Math - II 3 0 MT1002
from a number of pathways as they enter their SS2006 Macroeconomics 3 0
MG2010 Business Communication 3 0
professional life, including general management,
Total 15 0
human resource management, finance, Semester - V
marketing, project management, supply chain MG2003 Consumer Behaviour 3 0 MG1002
management, business analytics, and operations AF3001 Financial Management 3 1 AF2004
MG3006 Operations Management 3 0 MT1002
management. The program also develops the
MG3004 Human Resource Management 3 0 MG1001
skills needed to become a potential entrepreneur MG3014 Advanced Business Communication 3 0 MG2010
and facilitates those with entrepreneurial Total 15 1
inclination in planning for and launching their Semester - VI
CS3003 Management Information System 3 1 CS1001
business ventures. AF3003 Financial Institutions and Markets 3 0 SS2006
Award of Degree MG3xxx Digital Media Marketing 3 0
MG3010 Methods in Business Research 3 1
For the award of Bachelor of Business MG/AF/BA/ MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - I 3 0
CSxxxx
Administration degree, a student must have Total 15 2
Semester - VII
• Passed courses totaling at least 130 credit
MG4052 Internship 3 0
hours, including all those courses which MG3002 Business Law 3 0
have been specified as core courses. MG4091 Final Year Project - I 0 3
MG/AF/BA/ MG/AF/BA /CS Elective - II 3 0
• Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00 CSxxxx
MG/AF/BA/ MG/AF/BA /CS Elective - III 3 0
CSxxxx
Total 12 3
Eligibility for FYP-I: 100 CH
Semester - VIII
Domain Cr. Hrs MG4003 Strategic Management 3 0 MG1001
General Education 30 MG4011 Entrepreneurship 3 0
Disciplinary Major 79 MG4092 Final Year Project - II 0 3 MG4091
Interdisciplinary 12 MG/AF/BA/CS MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - IV 3 0
xxxx
Field Experience 3
MG/AF/BA/CS MG/AF/BA/CS Elective – V 3 0
Capstone Project 6 xxxx
Total 130 Total 12 3

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Bachelor of Science (Accounting and Finance)
Program Mission Tentative Study Plan-Bachelor of Science (Accounting and Finance)
Accounting and Finance are among the most Code Title Cr. Hrs Pre-Req
significant and critical areas in a free enterprise. Good Semester - I
CS1001 IT in Business 2 1
financial management is, therefore, very critical to
AF1001 Fundamental of Accounting 3 0
the economic health of business organizations. MT1002 Business Math - I 3 0
However, the frequent fluctuations in economic MG1002 Marketing Management 3 0
conditions, intense competition for financial SS1016 English - I 2 1
SS1013 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2 0
resources, and questionable business practices Total 15 2
have made financial management a complex and Semester - II
challenging undertaking. The Bachelor of Science AF1002 Financial Accounting 3 1 AF1001
in Accounting and Finance program is designed to MG2008 Data Analysis for Business - I 3 0
MG1001 Fundamental of Management 3 0
prepare students to meet the challenges posed by SS2019/SS2018 Psychology/Sociology 2 0
this complex but exciting area that has assumed SS1006 English - II 3 1 SS1016
much greater importance in the wake of the SS1007 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0
Total 16 2
recent global financial crisis. This crisis has taught
Semester - III
us that prudent financial management is a critical SS2002 Microeconomics 3 0
success factor for any organization. Our Bachelor SS2041 Critical Thinking 2 0
of Science Accounting and Finance program is AF2001 Corporate Accounting - I 3 0 AF1002
MG2009 Data Analysis for Business - II 3 1 MG2008
tailored to first impart a board–based education in MG2010 Business Communication 3 0
the fundamentals of business and management and MG2011 Environmental Science and Sustainability 3 0
then develop the quantitative and analytical skills for Business
Total 17 1
necessary to become prudent, astute, and ethical
Semester - IV
financial managers. AF2004 Business Finance 3 0 AF1002,MT1002
SS2042 Community Service 2 0
Career Opportunities MT2004 Business Math - II 3 0 MT1002
SS2006 Macroeconomics 3 0
There are a number of pathways to choose from AF2002 Corporate Accounting - II 3 0 AF2001
including audit, taxation budget analysis, financial Total 14 0
Semester - V
accounting, and management accounting. The
MG3002 Business Law 3 0
program also equips students for roles in financial AF3001 Financial Management 3 1 AF2004
analytics, corporate finance, professional accounting, MG3003 Basic Econometrics 3 1 MG 2009
and investment banking. In addition, graduates AF2005 Cost and Management Accounting 3 0 AF1002
CS3003 Management Information System 3 1 CS1001
may pursue positions in financial institutions and Total 15 3
financial consultancy firms, where their expertise in Semester - VI
accounting and finance are highly valued. AF3002 Financial Statement Analysis 3 0 AF1002
AF3003 Financial Institutions and Markets 3 0 SS2006
Award of Degree AF3004 Accounting for Decision Making 3 0 AF2005
MG3010 Methods in Business Research 3 1
For the award of Bachelor of Science (Accounting MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - I 3 0
and Finance) degree, a student must have Total 15 1
Semester - VII
• Passed courses totaling at least 134 credit AF4006 Investment Analysis and Management 3 0 AF3001
hours, including all those courses which have MG4011 Entrepreneurship 3 0
been specified as core courses. AF4005 Audit and Assurance 3 0 AF1002
AF4091 Final Year Project - I 0 3
• Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00
MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - II 3 0
MG4052 Internship 3 0
Eligibility for FYP-I: 101 CH Total 15 3
Semester - VIII
Domain Cr. Hrs
MG4013 Business Strategy 3 0 MG1001
General Education 30
AF4008 Taxation 3 0 AF1002
Disciplinary Major 83
AF4007 Financial Risk Management 3 0 AF3001
Interdisciplinary 12
Field Experience 3 MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - III 3 0
Capstone Project 6 AF4092 Final Year Project - II 0 3 AF4091
Total 134 Total 12 3

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Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics)
Program Mission Tentative Study Plan-Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics)
The Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) is a dynamic Code Title Cr. Hrs Pre-Req
degree program aimed at developing strong analytical Semester - I
CS1001 IT in Business 2 1
and critical thinking abilities among the students who
AF1001 Fundamental of Accounting 3 0
wish to harness the power of data analysis to facilitate MT1002 Business Math-I 3 0
organizational decision–making and solve business MG1001 Fundamental of Management 3 0
problem. The program is a blend of business knowledge, SS1016 English - I 2 1
SS1013 Ideology and Constitution of 2 0
analytical tools, statistical techniques, and computer Pakistan
application for solving real business problems. Thus, the Total 15 2
program prepares the next generation of managers with Semester - II
AF1002 Financial Accounting 3 1 AF1001
expertise to make data-driven decisions for addressing
MG2008 Data Analysis for Business I 3 0
the pressing challenges faced by organizations in the MG1002 Marketing Management 3 0
domains of management, HRM, finance, operation, SS2019/SS2018 Psychology/Sociology 2 0
and marketing among others. The program follows a SS1006 English - II 3 1 SS1016
SS1007 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0
hands-on approach through which students will use the Total 16 2
knowledge of business management, technology, and Semester - III
data analytics to create value for their organization. SS2002 Microeconomics 3 0
SS2041 Critical Thinking 2 0
The program emphasizes the development of effective
MG2009 Data Analysis for Business II 3 1 MG2008
communications and soft skills, analytical reasoning skills, CS2016 Programming for Business 3 1
ethical decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities. MG2011 Environmental Science and 3 0
Sustainability for Business
Career Opportunities Total 14 2
Semester - IV
In the rapidly growing field of big data and analytics, AF2004 Business Finance 3 0 AF1002,MT1002
there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can SS2042 Community Services 2 0
leverage analytics to translate unstructured data into MT2004 Business Math-II 3 0 MT1002
SS2006 Macroeconomics 3 0
valuable business insights. The Bachelor of Science in
BA2006 Fundamentals of Business Analytics 3 0 MG2009,CS2016
Business Analytics degree provides a diverse range of Total 14 0
career opportunities for graduates. The program helps the Semester - V
graduates to leverage their skills in data mining, statistical MG2003 Consumer Behavior 3 0 MG1002
AF3001 Financial Management 3 1 AF2004
analysis, and data visualization and prepare for roles such MG3003 Basic Econometrics 3 1 MG2009
as business analysts, operations analysts, people analysts, MG3004 Human Resource Management 3 0 MG1001
financial analysts, and market or consumer analysts. CS2003 Data Structures and Business 3 1 CS2016
Application
Award of Degree Total 15 3
Semester - VI
For the award of Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) BA3001 Machine Learning for Business 3 1 CS2003
degree, a student must have Analytics
MG3010 Methods in Business Research 3 1
• Passed courses totaling at least 131 credit hours, MG2010 Business Communication 3 0
including all those courses which have been BA3004 Database Systems for Business 3 1 CS2016
MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - I 3 0
specified as core courses. Total 15 3
• Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00. Semester - VII
BA3002 Business Data and Text Mining 3 0 CS2003
MG4011 Entrepreneurship 3 0
BA4091 Final Year Project - I 0 3
MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - II 3 0
MG4052 Internship 3 0
Total 12 3
Eligibility for FYP-I: 101 CH Semester - VIII
Domain Cr. Hrs BA4001 Decision Science for Business 3 0 BA2006
General Education 30 MG3001 Legal and Ethical Issues in Business 3 0
Disciplinary Major 80 Analytics
Interdisciplinary 12 MG4013 Business Strategy 3 0 MG1001
Field Experience 3 BA4092 Final Year Project - II 0 3 BA4091
Capstone Project 6 MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - III 3 0
Total 131 Total 12 3

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Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology)
Program Mission Tentative Study Plan-Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology)
The Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology) (Fintech) program is Code Title Cr. Hrs Pre-Req
designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to drive the Semester - I
intersection of finance and technology. The program aims to prepare CS1001 IT in Business 2 1
students to use innovative technologies to transform traditional AF1001 Fundamental of Accounting 3 0
financial services and create new business models. By providing a MT1002 Business Math-I 3 0
MG1002 Marketing Management 3 0
blend of knowledge in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship,
SS1016 English - I 2 1
the program aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving SS1007 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0
abilities in students. Further, the numerous courses offered in this Total 15 2
degree program equip students with practical knowledge and skills Semester - II
in programming and digital business, specifically tailored for the AF1002 Financial Accounting 3 1 AF1001
financial technology sector. MG1001 Fundamental of Management 3 0
CS2016 Programming for Business 3 1
The program is designed in a way to prepare graduates to respond MG2008 Data Analysis for Business - I 3 0
to technological disruptions in the financial services industry SS1006 English - II 3 1 SS1016
with a focus on the Pakistani market. The program also prepares Total 15 3
graduates to understand the importance of ethical considerations in Semester - III
the application of financial technology, regulatory environments and SS2019/SS2018 Psychology/Sociology 2 0
AF2004 Business Finance 3 0 AF1002,MT1002
societal implications.
CS2012 Introduction to Object Oriented 3 1 CS2016
Career Opportunities Programming
MT2004 Business Math-II 3 0 MT-1002
The Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology) degree opens doors SS2002 Microeconomics 3 0
to a variety of exciting career opportunities in the rapidly evolving SS2042 Community Services 2 0
field of Fintech. Graduates can pursue roles across a spectrum Total 16 1
of financial and technological domains. As a Financial Analyst, Semester - IV
graduates will utilize technology to analyze financial data, trends, MG2009 Data Analysis for Business - II 3 1 MG2008

and risks. Graduates may also choose to specialize as a Blockchain MG2011 Environmental Science and
Sustainability for Business
3 0

Specialist, focusing on managing blockchain technologies for secure SS2041 Critical Thinking 2 0
and efficient transactions, or as a Digital Payments Specialist, CS2013 Introduction to Database Systems 3 1 CS2012
responsible for developing and managing digital payment platforms AF3001 Financial Management 3 1 AF2004
and solutions. The graduates may also pursue other career paths SS1013 Ideology and Constitution of 2 0
Pakistan
such as Risk Analyst, where graduates will assess and manage Total 16 3
risks associated with financial technologies and transactions. They Semester - V
may also pursue roles as a Financial Consultant, advising clients SS2006 Macroeconomics 3 0
on the adoption and implementation of financial technologies, or MG3003 Basic Econometrics 3 1 MG2009
as Entrepreneurs, launching and managing startups focused on MG3012 Blockchain Technology for Business 3 0
CS3XXX Enterprise Systems and Applications 3 0 CS1001
financial technology innovations, alternative lending, cryptocurrency MG4011 Entrepreneurship 3 0 MG1002
management, and trading, blockchain technologies, open banking, Total 15 1
insurance, Robo advisement, machine learning and data mining Semester - VI
application. The graduates may also work for traditional financial CS3010 Web Programming 3 1 CS2016
services companies, which are in need of staff with technical skillsets AF3008 Business Research and Data Mining 3 1

to improve existing business practices and/or develop new process MG3002 Business Law 3 0
AF3003 Financial Institutions and Markets 3 0 SS2006
related to technological innovations. MG2010 Business Communication 3 0
Award of Degree Total 15 2
Semester - VII
For the award of Bachelor of Science (Financial Technology) degree,
AF4011 Investment and Portfolio Analytics 3 0 AF3001
a student must have MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - I 3 0
• Passed courses totaling at least 134 credit hours, including all MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - II 3 0
those courses which have been specified as core courses. MG4052 Internship 3 0
MG4091 Final Year Project - I 0 3
• Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00 Total 12 3
Semester - VIII
Eligibility for FYP-I: 104 CH AF4012 Financial Risk Analytics and 3 0 AF3001
Domain Cr. Hrs Derivatives
General Education 30 AF4013 Artificial Intelligence in Business 3 0
Disciplinary Major 83 Decision
Interdisciplinary 12 MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - III 3 0
Field Experience 3 MGxxxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective - IV 3 0
Capstone Project 6 MG4092 Final Year Project - II 0 3 MG4091
Total 134 Total 12 3

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MS Admission Test, Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Degrees
Master of Business Analytics
FAST-NUCES
Applicant must select only one out of the three
Admission Test GRE General
admission test options
NTS GAT-A General
1 Degree earned from a recognized University Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of at least
Eligibility
after 16 years of education 2.00 on a scale of 4.00
1 Weightage of Admission Test marks 50%
Selection Criteria 2 Weightage of past academic record
50%
(Bachelor)

NOTE: All documents/transcripts will be checked at the time of admission. Any incorrect/false information submitted by
the applicant or any attempt to hide information will lead to disqualification of the candidate.

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Master of Business Administration
Program Mission Business Administration program is program prepares students for
designed to keep a balance between management positions in general
The Master of Business Administration
local, regional, and global knowledge management, marketing, human
program is designed for those who
through integration of local and resource management, finance, data
have completed 16 years of education.
international teaching material and analytics, textile management, and
It delivers an in-depth understanding
experiential learning in the local supply chain management depending
of the dynamics of management
industry. Second, in line with the on the specialization offered at various
practices and a deeper appreciation of
culture and the traditions of FAST, campuses and subjects selected by
the implications of a rapidly globalizing
our Master of Business Administration the students.
work environment on business. It is
program focuses on technology
designed with the flexibility to cater Award of Degree
integration in its courses. Third,
for the needs of those who have their For the award of Master of Business
the enhanced Master of Business
undergraduate degree in business- Administration degree, a student must
Administration program is designed
related subjects as well as for those have
to integrate cases in many of its level-
who are coming from other disciplines five courses, thus creating a balance
and are making a conversion to the • Passed courses totaling at
between theoretical knowledge and least 60 credit hours, (through
business and management discipline its applications on the one hand, and
by doing a Master of Business exemptions and/or by studying
enhancing the technical as well as the a course), including all those
Administration. There are there analytical skills of the students on the
distinguishing features of the Master courses which have been
other hand. specified as core courses.
of Business Administration program.
First, in line with the vision and mission Career Opportunities • Obtained a CGPA of at least
of the business school, the Master of The Master of Business Administration 2.50.

Tentative Study Plan-Master of Business Administration

Semester-I Semester-II

Code Title Cr.Hrs Prereq Code Title Cr.Hrs Prereq

AF4001 Accounting for Managers* 3 0 AF4009 Finance for Managers* 3 0

MG4004 Applied Statistics for Business* 3 0 MG4XXX Quantitative Methods* 3 0

MG4005 Business Economics for Managers* 3 0 MG4007 Managing Human Resources* 3 0

MG4006 Management and Organizational Behaviour* 3 0 MG4009 Managerial Economics* 3 0

MG4010 Marketing* 3 0 MG5011 Advanced Research Methods 3 0

Total 15 0 Total 15 0

Semester-III Semester - IV

AF5003 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3 0 AF5001 Applied Corporate Finance 3 0

MG5015 Strategic HR and Leadership 3 0 MG4002 Communication for Managers* 3 0

MG5026 Strategic Marketing 3 0 MG5024 Cases in Management 3 0

Elective-I 3 0 Elective-III 3 0

MG Elective-II / Dissertation-I 3 0 Note 1 MG MBA Project/ Dissertation-II 0 3

Note 2

Total 30 0 Total 27 3

Total 15 0 Total 12 3

Total 60 CH

Note 1: 30 credits (including exemptions and the course of ARM) and CGPA of 2.50 or more.
Note 2: Dissertation of 6 credit hours will be done by an individual student.
Note 3: Courses with * may be exempted for graduates with business degrees. To qualify for the block exemption, a candidate
must have studied at least: three courses each in management, quantitative stream, English/business communication; two
courses each in accounting, finance, and marketing; one course each in economics, human resource management, and
information technology. The MBA admission committee may allow upto two exemptions from the above requirements on
a case by case basis.

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Master of Science (Business Analytics)
Program Mission enable our graduates: business problems and suggest
The Master of Science (Business • To execute effective data ways for business improvement,
Analytics) program aims to develop management and data analysis innovation, and entrepreneurial
problem solving skills among the for informed decision making in action.
students through an in-depth business settings. Career Opportunities
understanding of business analytics. • To demonstrate enhanced A Master of Science (Business
This program develops unique understanding of statistical and Analytics) program can significantly
skills in the students to analyze, non-statistical techniques, and expand the graduates’ career
synthesize, and visually data related have expertise in using various opportunities and increase their
to numerous fields of management software packages. earning potential. The graduates can
sciences i.e., marketing, management, find a number of pathways to choose
• To have knowledge of the
HR, operations, and finance. The from such as business analytics
ethical and legal issues in data
graduates of this program will be consultants, operations analysts,
gathering and analysis, and
equipped with in-demand skills and people analysts, financial analysts, and
make ethically and culturally
knowledge required for success in their
informed decisions in structured, market or consumer analysts.
professional careers. The program is a
unstructured, or ambiguous Award of Degree
designed flexibly in a way that students
situations.
with no background in business studies For the award of Master of Science
or programming can take admission • To communicate technical
(Business Analytics) degree, a student
in this program. However, depending information to both technical
must have
on the undergraduate degree, the and non-technical audiences
student will be required to study in speech, in writing, and • Passed courses totaling at least
introductory courses. The key learning graphically. 43 credit hours.
outcomes of the Master of Science • To critically analyze, synthesize, • Obtained a CGPA of at least
(Business Analytics) program are to and solve complex unstructured 2.50.

Tentative Study Plan-Master of Science (Business Analytics)

Business Background Non-Business Background
Semester 1 Semester 1
Code Course Cr Code Course Cr
CS 4089 Programming for Business Applications 3+0 AF 4010 Accounting and Finance for Managers 3+0
BA 5005 Applied Calculus for Business 3+0 MG4010 Marketing 3+0
CS5059 Database Systems 3+0 MG 4006 Management and Organizational Behavior 3+0
BA5XXX Advanced Data Analysis 3+0 BA5XXX Advanced Data Analysis 3+0
Total 12+0 Total 12+0
Semester 2 Semester 2
MG 5011 Advanced Research Methods 3+0 MG 5011 Advanced Research Methods 3+0
MG 5047 Decision Science for Business 3+0 MG 5047 Decision Science for Business 3+0
BA5004 Machine Learning Models for Business Analytics 3+1 BA5004 Machine Learning Models for Business Analytics 3+1
BL5004 Machine Learning Models for Business Analytics Lab BL5004 Machine Learning Models for Business Analytics Lab.
Total 9+1 Total 9+1
Semester 3 Semester 3
MG 5055 Ethics in Business Analytics 3+0 MG 5055 Ethics in Business Analytics 3+0
MG 5050 Econometrics 3+0 MG 5050 Econometrics 3+0
BA 5xxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective- I 3+0 BA 5xxx MG/AF/BA/CS Elective- I 3+0
5xxx or MG/AF/BA/CS Elective –II Or MS Dissertation-I 3+0 5xxx or MG/AF/BA/CS Elective –II Or MS Dissertation-I 3+0
BA 5094 BA 5094
Total 12+0 Total 12+0
Semester 4 Semester 4
BA 5002 Data Driven Decision Making and Optimization 3+0 BA 5002 Data Driven Decision Making and Optimization 3+0
BA 5xxx Elective - III 3+0 BA 5XXX Elective - III 3+0
BA 5090/ MS Project or MS Dissertation-II 3+0 BA 5090/ MS Project or MS Dissertation-II 3+0
BA5095 BA5095
Total 9+0 Total = 9+0
G. Total 43 G. Total 43

Registration in ‘MS Dissertation-I’ shall be allowed provided the student has

a. Earned at least 18 CH
b. Passed the ‘Research Methodology course’ AND
c. CGPA is equal to or more than 2.50

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