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| The Ph.D program in Business Administration is a three-year in-depth course of study that combines coursework and a doctoral dissertation. It is the highest research degree offered by Iqra University. The program aims to equip the candidates with a thorough understanding of the principles of business theory and its application in various fields. It also aims to enable the candidate to think systematically and apply quantitative methods to business problems. |
General Coursework Requirement
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The minimum coursework requirement for PhD at Iqra University is 18 credit hours of studies |
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beyond M.Phil level and a thesis. |
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The coursework requirement will be based upon a written plan briefly setting out the educational |
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outcomes expected from the course, a list of topics to be covered and the prescribed reading |
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The PhD research period will commence after the candidates has completed his/her course |
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work and independent study requirement, passed GRE subject test and presented the first |
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The program comprises of two types of courses: |
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| Core methodological courses are mandatory for all students. Students enrolled in the PhD program must complete four core courses. These courses orient the students to philosophical foundations of knowledge; issues in advance research and advance statistical modeling. Interdisciplinary seminar gives an opportunity to link area of specialization with the other related disciplines, thus enabling researchers to gain a holistic picture of the field.
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| Specialization coursesprovide broad knowledge in each of three fields or tracks, (Marketing, Finance, and Management) and are mandatory. Students choose one of the three fields and must complete two specialization courses in that field. Direct study I & II expose the students to the latest research and theoretical orientations in his area of specialization. |
| Comprehensive examination Once the student has successfully pursued the above coursework, he/she is required to take the PhD comprehensive examination. To be declared successful, the students must pass written and the oral parts of the Comprehensive Examination. |
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Degree completion time period
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| The minimum degree completion time period is three years from the date of registration |
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| Minimum course load per semester |
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| Students will be required to take a minimum of two courses per semester in order to finish the degree in the mentioned time frame |
Probation and dismissal policy |
| Students having a GPA of less than 2 in consecutive three semesters will be withdrawn from the program |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Following applicants are eligible for admission in a PhD Programme: |
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MS/M.Phil in the relevant field of study. |
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MBA with a minimum of 90 Credit hours (with 2 year bachelor’s programme) in the relevant field |
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of study. |
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MBA with a minimum of 36 Credit hours (with 4 year bachelor’s programme) in the relevant field |
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of study. |
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Minimum CGPA should be 3.0 on a scale of 4. |
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In addition candidates must pass subject GRE (international) test for admission in PhD. In |
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disciplines where this test is not available, the test will be developed by the university or the |
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candidate can opt for the test administered by the NTS. |
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The number of required credit hours for the award of a degree will be according to the policies of |
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the Higher Education Commission. |
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PROGRAM DETAILS |
| Duration |
3 years |
| Number of Courses |
6 Courses |
| Number of Credit Hours |
36 Hours |
| CGPA required for the award of the Degree |
2.5 minimum |
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COURSE MATRIX
Courses Structure
Ph.D three Years Program(21 Years of Education)
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SEMESTER-I |
CREDIT HOURS |
| MGT811 |
Directed Study I |
3 |
| Mgt812 |
Directed Study II |
3 |
| MGT813 |
Advance Statistical Modeling |
3 |
| MGT822 |
Perspective on Education Thought |
3 |
| MGT821 |
Issues in Advance Research |
3 |
| MGT822 |
Interdisciplinary Seminar |
3 |
| MGT831 |
Dissertation |
18 |
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