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Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences

Recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC)
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Sciences is a rigorous, research-driven program aimed at developing advanced theoretical and practical understanding of business and organizational management. The program focuses on areas such as strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations. PhD candidates conduct original research, contribute to academic literature, and address complex business challenges through evidence-based solutions. Graduates are equipped for careers in academia, research institutions, policy-making bodies, and high-level corporate or consulting roles. Career opportunities include university professors, research directors, management consultants, and corporate strategists.

Minimum Duration Total Semesters Maximum Duration Credit Hours Min CGPA
3 6 8 56 3.0

 

Program Objectives :

This Program aims at preparing professionals who are capable of producing impactful research, with this end in mind, the program is set to have the following objectives:

  • To cause qualitative improvement in their knowledge of their area of specialization.
  • To enable the scholars to master the analytical and methodological skills required to evaluate and conduct research in their area of specialization & related areas.
  • To enable them to design and conduct original research in their area of specialization and exhibit the ability to communicate the results of their research in a clear and effective manner.
  • To enable them to have the potential to have original and scholarly research to contribute in their area of specialization for the betterment of the related industry and overall society.
  • To enable them exhibit an understanding and concern for ethical standards in research, teaching, and services.
  • Enable them to demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research projects.

Program Outcomes:

On the completion of the degree, the scholars would be expected to have:

  • Developed well defined substantive knowledge in their area of specialization.
  • Mastered the analytical and methodological skill required to evaluate and conduct research in their area of specialization and related areas.
  • The potential of designing and conducting research in their area of specialization and demonstrate the ability to communicate the result of their research in a clear and effective manner.
  • Developed potentials to undertake original and scholarly research to contribute in the specialization for the betterment of the related industry & overall society.
  • To required understanding of the implications or ethics in research, teaching, and services.
  • The ability to undertake independent research projects.

Eligibility

  • Candidates with 18 years of education like (MS / MPhil in Management Sciences, Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Project Management and Public Administration) with at least 60% marks in annual system or 3.00 CGPA on a scale of 4.00 in semester system are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants needs to Pass GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) to be conducted by any registered Testing Agency or University with at least score of 60% cumulative score and qualify interview to be conducted by the concerned department.
  • Candidates who have done MS without Research Thesis may be considered for admission in the PhD program only if they submit a published research paper in an HEC recognized Journal as a principal author during or after 18 years education as specified above.

Documents Required
  • Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
  • Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
  • BS Transcript and Degree
  • MS Transcript and Degree
  • Applicant CNIC / Form B
  • Father/Guardian CNIC
  • Domicile
  • 04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
  • 02 Original Recommendation Letters (From institute of last relevant degree)
  • Research Paper (for MS with coursework background)
  • GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) Result Card

Program Duration (Years)

3

No. of Semesters

6

Admission Fee (One Time)

10,000

Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee

5,000

Tuition Fee (Per Sem)

80,000

Security (Refundable)

10,000

Sem-1 Fee

105,000

Sem-2 Fee

85,000

Sem-3 Fee

85,000

Sem-4 Fee

85,000

Sem-5 Fee

85,000

Sem-6 Fee

85,000

Total Program Fee

530,000

 

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code Title CrHrs
RES 804 Independent Research Study I 0-3
RES 745 Social Science Research 3-0
RES 720 Advanced Quantitative Techniques 3-0

Semester 2

Code Title CrHrs
RES 806 Independent Research Study II 0-3
RES 705 Qualitative Research Methods 3-0
Elective-I 3-0

Semester 3

Code Title CrHrs
RES 900 Dissertation 0-9
MGT 743 Developing Management Skills 3-0
MGT 749 Corporate Governance 3-0

List of Electives Courses

Code Title CrHrs
MGT 753 Perspectives of Critical Thinking 3-0
MGT 757 Managing Organizational Change 3-0
RES 709 Research Proposal and Thesis Writing 3-0
RES 710 Critical Review of Literature 3-0
MKT 720 Marketing Research 3-0

Procedure to Apply In-Person

  • Visit the Admission Office at the Main Campus.
  • Get the admission form.
  • Fill the form carefully.
  • Attach documents & submit.

Procedure to Apply Online

  1. Visit form.suit.edu.pk
  2. Sign up
  3. Login
  4. Select program
  5. Enter details
  6. Upload documents
  7. Download challan
  8. Pay at JS Bank
  9. Upload paid receipt
  10. Submit application

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