Master of Business Administration
Program Vision:
To be a leading MBA program recognized for producing innovative, ethical, and globally competent leaders who drive transformative change in business and society.
The FSM MBA program aims to offer a rigorous learning environment that combines management theory with practical application, fostering analytical thinking, leadership, and ethical decision-making. Emphasizing global perspectives, technological integration, sustainability, and industry collaboration, the program prepares graduates to create meaningful value for business and society in both local and global contexts.
Career Opportunities:Graduates of Master of Business Administration program can opt for management positions in general management, marketing, human resource, finance, data analytics, and supply chain management, depending on the specialization offered at various campuses and subjects selected by the students. The program prepares graduates for management roles and greater management responsibilities by providing opportunities to connect with industry professionals throughout the coursework.
Award of Degree:For the award of Master of Business Administration degree, a student must have:
- Passed courses totaling at least 60 credit hours, (through exemptions and/or by studying a course), including all those courses which have been specified as core courses.
- Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.50.
Specialization in MBA:
The FAST MBA degree does not state any specialization. However, elective courses are offered in five specializations in various campuses of FAST School of Management. The five specialization areas are:
- Finance
- HRM
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Textile Management
Duration:
The FAST MBA is a degree program which comprises of 60 credit hours for those with 16 years of education. The minimum duration for completing the FAST MBA degree is 1 ½ years, only applicable for those who have a first degree in business or related disciplines, and secure an exemption of 30 credit hours.
Exemption of Courses
Graduates with business degrees, equivalent to 16 years of education, such as Bachelors of Business Administration, BS Accounting and Finance, Masters in Commerce etc. may get up to 30 credit hours of exemptions, as permitted by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The courses which may be exempted have an asterisk (*) next to them and are presented in bold italic in the scheme of study.| Sr. No | Course Name | Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
Semester 1 |
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| 1 | AF4001 Accounting for Managers* | 3+0 |
| 2 | MG4004 Applied Statistics for Business* | 3+0 |
| 3 | MG4005 Business Economics for Managers* | 3+0 |
| 4 | MG4006 Management and Organizational Behaviour* | 3+0 |
| 5 | MG4010 Marketing* | 3+0 |
| Total | 15 + 0 | |
| Sr. No | Course Name | Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
Semester 2 |
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| 1 | AF4009 Finance for Managers* | 3+0 |
| 2 | MG4012 Quantitative Methods* | 3+0 |
| 3 | MG4007 Managing Human Resources* | 3+0 |
| 4 | MG4009 Managerial Economics* | 3+0 |
| 5 | MG5011 Advanced Research Methods | 3+0 |
| Total | 15 + 0 | |
| Sr. No | Course Name | Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
Semester 3 |
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| 1 | AF5003 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3+0 |
| 2 | MG5015 Strategic HR and Leadership | 3+0 |
| 3 | MG5017 Strategic Marketing | 3+0 |
| 4 | Elective-I | 3+0 |
| 5 | Elective-II/Dissertation-I | 3+0 |
| Total | 15 + 0 | |
| Sr. No | Course Name | Crdt Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
Semester 4 |
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| 1 | AF5001 Applied Corporate Finance | 3+0 |
| 2 | MG4002 Communication for Managers* | 3+0 |
| 3 | MG5024 Cases in Management | 3+0 |
| 4 | Elective-III | 3+0 |
| 5 | MBA Project/Dissertation-II | 0+3 |
| Total | 12 + 3 | |
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.