KIET — Faculty of Computing & Information Business

MBA (for 4 Years Non-Business Degree)

A comprehensive MBA program designed for 4-year non-business degree holders — equivalent to MS/MPhil of 18 years of education with multiple specialization options.

Duration
2-4 Years
Credit Hours
65 CH
Eligibility
4-Year Non-Business Degree

About the Program

Program Overview

MBA program is also offered for students with 4 years non-business degree in evenings and weekends at the City Campus and North Nazimabad Campus and in morning timings at the Main Campus, North Nazimabad Campus and the City Campus. Total number of credit hours are 66 in this program. MBA program is equivalent to MS/MPhil of 18 years of education.

Specializations offered are: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Production & Operations Management, Engineering Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Islamic Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Education Leadership, Project Management and Aviation Management.

Program Details

Everything You Need to Know

  • Provide comprehensive business education for non-business degree holders.
  • Develop advanced management and leadership capabilities.
  • Equip students with specialized expertise through elective courses.
  • Prepare graduates for senior management and leadership roles.
  • Fulfill 18 years (MS/MPhil) equivalency requirement.
  • Enable career transition from non-business fields to business management.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply advanced business and management theories to complex situations.
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans.
  • Analyze financial, marketing, and operational data for decision-making.
  • Conduct rigorous business research and analysis.
  • Lead and manage organizations effectively.
  • Demonstrate specialized expertise in chosen area of specialization.

Duration: 2-2.5 Years (4 Regular Semesters min.) — 4 Years Max.

CategoryCredit Hours
Accounting3
Information System/Tech5
Economics6
Finance6
Management12
Marketing9
Quantitative6
Support Courses6
Electives12
Project6
Total65

* Equivalent to MS/MPhil program as per HEC criteria.

Applicants must have:

  • 4-Year Non-Business Bachelor’s Degree (BE, BSCS, etc.) or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2nd Division (45% marks) or equivalent CGPA.
  • GAT General or equivalent entrance test score as per university policy.

Location: Main Campus, City Campus & North Nazimabad Campus

Graduates can pursue careers as:

  • Senior Manager
  • Business Development Director
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Strategy Consultant
  • Investment Analyst
  • Operations Director
  • Entrepreneur
  • Academician

Internship: 01 internship available for Morning Program students.

Research Project: Students complete a Research Project (6 credit hours):

  • Advanced business research and analysis
  • Strategic problem-solving in real-world contexts
  • Application of management theories to business challenges
  • Development of research and analytical skills

Note: Students may opt for two courses in lieu of the Final Year Project (ECO501 Econometrics & MAN517 Managerial Policy).

  • Designed for non-business degree holders seeking career transition.
  • MS/MPhil level degree equivalent to 18 years of education.
  • 13 specialization options to align with career goals.
  • Flexible timings — morning, evening, and weekend options.
  • Bi-major option with 4 extra elective courses.
  • Flexible duration of 2-4 years for degree completion.
  • 65 credit hours of rigorous graduate-level education.
  • Three campus locations for accessibility.
#Specialization Area
1Marketing
2Digital Marketing
3Finance
4Human Resource Management
5Production & Operations Management
6Engineering Management
7Logistics & Supply Chain Management
8Entrepreneurship
9Islamic Finance
10Management Information Systems (MIS)
11Education Leadership
12Project Management
13Aviation Management

* At least 4 elective courses from one specialization area required.

Q: Who is this program designed for?
This program is designed for students with 4-year non-business bachelor’s degrees (BE, BSCS, etc.) who want to transition to business management.

 

Q: What is the duration of MBA (for 4 years non-business degree)?
Minimum duration is 2-2.5 years (4 regular semesters) and maximum duration is 4 years.

 

Q: Is this equivalent to MS/MPhil?
Yes, this program is equivalent to MS/MPhil program as per HEC criteria and fulfills 18 years of education requirement.

 

Q: How many specialization options are available?
13 specialization areas are available including Marketing, Digital Marketing, Finance, HRM, and more.

 

Q: Can I opt for bi-major?
Yes, students may opt for bi-major MBA program by taking 4 extra elective courses from another specialization.

 

Q: What is the graduation requirement?
Graduation requirement is minimum 2.5 CGPA.

 

Q: Is summer semester available?
Summer semester is not available for this degree program.

Curriculum

Complete Course List

65 Total Credit Hours — Level 1 (32 CH) + Level 2 (33 CH) — MS/MPhil Level Program

#Course CodeCourse TitleCH
LEVEL 1 (Foundation Courses)
1ACT303Financial Accounting3
2MAN101Principles of Management3
3MKT101Principles of Marketing3
4ECO100Economics3
5QT103Business Mathematics3
6QT203Statistics & Inferences3
7FIN201Introduction to Business Finance3
8MKT202Marketing Management3
9ACT223Managerial Accounting3
10MAN302Human Resource Management3
11FIN302Financial Management3
Level 1 Total32
LEVEL 2 (Advanced Courses)
12FIN518Strategic Financial Analysis & Design3
13MKT502Strategic Marketing3
14ECO508Seminar in Economics3
15MAN530Strategic Management3
16SC505Advanced Research Methodology3
17ELEAdvanced Elective-13
18ELEAdvanced Elective-23
19ELEAdvanced Elective-33
20ELEAdvanced Elective-43
Level 2 Total (Excluding Project)27
RESEARCH PROJECT
21IPTD509Final Year Project6
Project Total6
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE (2 Courses in lieu of Project)
22ECO501Econometrics3
23MAN517Managerial Policy3
Alternative Total6
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
24Understanding of Holy Quran-1/Ethics-11
25Understanding of Holy Quran-2/Ethics-21
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS65

After Graduation

Career Pathways

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Advisory & Analysis
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Operations Director
Process & Efficiency

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