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 SHAHEED ZULFIKAR ALI BHUTTO
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

THE VISION
SZABIST aims to be a globally recognized institute for excellence in
education, research, development, and distinction in service.

THE MISSION
SZABIST is committed to produce highly qualified professionals to:
• Meet national and global contemporary needs;
• Conduct cutting edge research and development;
• Provide hi-tech scientific and technological expertise;
• Meet current and future socio-economic challenges;
• Meet global citizenship responsibility.
 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 01
Programs & Curricula
Admission Requirements
Admission Test Alternates
Transfer Policy
Financial Assistance

LIFE AT SZABIST 15
Video Conferencing
Conferences/Forums/Seminars/Guest Lectures
Professional Development Courses
Classrooms/Labs/Libraries
Research Committee (RC)
Doctoral Committee (DC)
Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR)
Academic Council
Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
Data Center
Newsletters
ZAB FM
Student Support Services
SZABIST Student Council (SSC) & Student Societies
Executive Development Center (EDC)
Jobs and Internships
ZABSolutions
National and International Linkages and Collaborations

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 25

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (BABS)
BS Accounting & Finance (BS A&F)
BS Accounting & Finance (BS A&F 2.5 Years)
BS Entrepreneurship (BSE)
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Project Management (MPM)
MS Project Management (MS PM)
MS Management Science (MS MS)
MS in Finance & Economics (MSFE)
PhD Management Science (PhD MS)

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES 44

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING
BS Computer Science (BS CS)
BS Software Engineering (BS SE)
MS Computer Science (MS CS)
MS Cyber Security (MS CYS)
PhD Computing (PhD CS)

DEPARTMENT OF ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 55

BS Artificial Intelligence (BS AI)
MS Data Science (MS DS)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 62
BE Mechatronic Engineering (BE ME)
MS Mechatronic Engineering (MS ME)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES 66

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
BS Social Sciences (BS SS)
MS Social Sciences (MS SS)
PhD Social Sciences (PhD SS)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 73
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development (DECED)
Bachelors of Science in Educational Psychology (BS EP)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed 1.5 Years)
MS Educational Leadership and Management (MS ELM)
PhD - Educational Leadership and Management (PhD ELM)

FACULTY OF MEDIA SCIENCES 79

Bachelor of Media Science (BMS)
Master of Advertising (MoA)
Master of Media Science (MMS)

FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES 84

DEPARTMENT OF BIO SCIENCES
BS Biosciences (BS Bio)
BS Biotechnology (BS Biotech)
MS Biosciences (MS Bio)
MS Biotechnology (MS Biotech)
PhD Biosciences (PhD Bio)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 90

BS Public Health (BS PH)
MS Public Health (MS PH)

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 94
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of London, UK
Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE)
BA (Hons) in Business Studies - Coventry University, UK
CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistic & Transport

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023-24 101

Fall 2023
Spring 2024

CAMPUS WISE PROGRAMS OFFERING 103

Programs Offering at Different Campuses of SZABIST
SHAHEED ZULFIKAR ALI BHUTTO

January 5, 1928 - April 4, 1979

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
“We will give science and technology requirements the highest
priority and our attention. To implement any program of scientific
and technological development, the country needs to train scientific
manpower. In this, the schools, colleges and universities have to
play their role. I desire that vast number of people of Pakistan
should acquire technological skills. I want first-class science in
Pakistan because nothing less is acceptable. And I wish Pakistan to
be increasingly self-reliant in all aspects of technology.”

Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of Karachi Nuclear Power Plant,

Karachi, Pakistan, November 28, 1972.
SHAHEED MOHTARMA BENAZIR BHUTTO

June 21, 1953 - December 27, 2007

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan,
Founding Chancellor SZABIST
“Technology and Communication have changed our world and are
influencing a global culture. The ability to google information from
anywhere in the world puts technology into the hands of even the
most isolated rural communities in the developing world. The more
people learn, the more they want to learn. The more they interact,
the less likely they will be to fear the unknown. Just as democracy
and educational exchange promote peace, the free flow of modern
technology and communication promote peace.”

Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West, 2008.

 CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

I welcome you to join the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali

Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
(SZABIST), one of the most prestigious higher
education institutions of Pakistan.

At SZABIST, we believe that innovative thoughts

and high ideals teach the values of hard work,
creativity and continuous learning. We prepare
our students for professional careers, therefore,
we offer a wide variety of programs including
Management, Computer, Social and Media
Sciences, Mechatronic Engineering, Biosciences,
Education, Public Health and Law. The
curriculum of each traditional and emerging
program is approved by the Higher Education
Commission (HEC), Pakistan and is taught by
highly qualified and competent faculty members.

To achieve the mission of our founding Chancellor Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto of providing
opportunity for high quality tertiary education and research to the youth of Pakistan, SZABIST has a presence
in Karachi, Islamabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, and an overseas campus in Dubai, UAE. We have also
established our campus at Gharo , which opened in Fall 2022.

At SZABIST, you will become part of a community that believes research is an integral part of academic
excellence. We encourage participation in research and extra-curricular activities enabling our students to
realize and nurture their true intellectual and professional potential.

SZABIST also offers numerous scholarships and financial assistance to make education accessible and
affordable for all of its students. In order to augment students’ learning experience and continuously improve
the standard of education, the Institutional Research Department/Quality Enhancement Cell periodically
assesses all programs to enhance the quality of education being imparted.

SZABIST is investing considerable resources for renovation and upgradation of its infrastructure and
acquisition of additional physical facilities for its campuses. A “Graduate Research” is also being established
to fulfill emerging research and academic requirements.

As I welcome the new students, I encourage them to strive for excellence and while they equip themselves
with marketable skills, they should actively work to promote the values of a tolerant, inclusive and pluralistic
society.

The motto of SZABIST is to provide students the opportunity to experience university life in a way that helps
them to discover themselves whilst focusing on their professional goals. So I wish you success in your years
at SZABIST.

Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho

Chancellor
SZABIST
 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It is my pleasure to welcome prospective students to

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and
Technology (SZABIST), a tertiary education institute
known for its high quality and broad range of
undergraduate and postgraduate programs and
premium learning environment. SZABIST believes
in encouraging students to discover their talent and
strengths and achieve their educational,
professional, and personal aspirations.

Over the past 25 years, SZABIST’s national and

international market reputation has been
significantly enhanced. This is evident from the
increased enrollment of about 11,000 students in its
five Campuses-Karachi, Larkana, Hyderabad,
Islamabad and Dubai (UAE).

SZABIST, guided by the vision of its Founding Chancellor, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, is today a
leading higher education institution for the youth of Pakistan aspiring for a high quality, relevant education.
Our diversified academic portfolio offers a range of courses in 15 Bachelors, 16 Masters and 5 Doctoral level
programs in the field of Management, Computing, Social Sciences, Media, Engineering, Biosciences, Public
Health, Education and Law. This prospectus provides you with comprehensive information about our
programs. The Institute, in compliance with the requirements of Higher Education Commission and
Accreditation Councils, has developed curricula which not only relates to prevailing market demand but also
prepares students with the knowledge and skills for the future needs of Pakistan’s growing economy.

We are proud of our competent faculty and professionals who teach according to rigorous academic
standards, evolving market requirements and provide a supportive environment for personal development.
In addition to a wide spectrum of disciplines as presented in this Prospectus, SZABIST also offers exciting
opportunities for co-curricular activities. Our Student Societies organize debates, drama, sports competitions,
guest speaker sessions, workshops, and build networks with the Alumni and renowned companies for
assistance in job placements.

Moreover, SZABIST was awarded 94% for its Quality Enhancement processes. Quality assurance measures
are rigorously applied through tools such as Program Self-Assessment Reports, feedback of relevant
stakeholders, publications and fulfilling documentation requirements of the regulatory authorities.

We hope you will become part of the SZABIST community of students and graduates and ultimately the
global network of SZABIST alumni.

Shahnaz Wazir Ali

President
SZABIST
VICE PRESIDENT’S (ACADEMICS) MESSAGE

A great leader Mr. Nelson Mandela said: "Education

is the most powerful weapon which you can use to
change the world."

SZABIST has seen exponential growth in its

programs, students, and physical infrastructure
since its inception in 1995. This could be possible
with the full support of its Management, especially
of its worthy Chancellor, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho.

The whole purpose of education is to create

"Analytical Minds". As a responsible institution, we
just don't believe in classroom studies but believe in
complete personality development. We, therefore,
regularly conduct co-curricular and extracurricular
activities through our various students' societies. We
aim to prepare our students to be useful to society.

During the unfortunate COVID era, SZABIST has remained the most successful institution in the City,
transforming from a physical to a virtual and hybrid system quickly to save the precious time of its students.
We conducted virtual seminars and guest speeches to engage our students besides taking their regular classes
to ensure our commitment to the students.

SZABIST now has six campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, Gharo, and Dubai. SZABIST is
the only Pakistani institution having its campus in Dubai International Academic City since 2003, competing
with the world's leading institutions. Karachi campus is the mother campus having more than 8000 students
enrolled in its 40-plus academic programs in Management Sciences, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Media
Science, Life Sciences, Education, Mechatronic Engineering, and Law. Our three-year LLB program is offered
in collaboration with the University of London.

SZABIST programs comply with HEC recommended course plans and are accredited by regulatory bodies
such as NBEAC, NCEAC, PEC, NACTE, and CIEC. The learning outcomes of the programs ensure to create
critical & creative thinking, acquire problem-solving skills, and professionally handle all pedagogical tools.
We are fully aware that a University without Research is like a "Body" without a "Soul"; therefore, we
emphasize research activities at levels in our programs.

Finally, I thank all the newcomers for choosing SZABIST for their academic pursuits and wish them a happy
stay during the entire period of their course of studies. I expect, as SZABISTian, you will show a high level of
maturity through your conduct and actions.

Prof. Dr. M. Altaf Mukati

Vice President (Academics)
SZABIST
VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE MESSAGE

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and

Technology initiated by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir
Bhutto and currently functioning under the able
leadership of its Chancellor Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho
has emerged as a leading higher education institute
that plays a vital role in producing highly qualified
graduates.

Here we provide the environment, facilities,

academic and professional experiences, and
opportunities for research that aim at a creative,
ethical, smart and holistic personality. With the
commencement of the new academic year, students
are encouraged to utilize the wide range of services
and facilities, the events, programs, seminars, and
festivals that will make their life at SZABIST
interesting.

Get involved, make the most of your time and gain the experience that will make you the smart individual in
demand at national and multinational firms within the country and abroad.

We are here to support you and welcome you to a fulfilling and interesting period at SZABIST.

Nasreen Haque
Vice President (Development and Finance)
SZABIST
VICE PRESIDENT’S (ADMINISTRATION) MESSAGE

I am delighted to welcome you to Shaheed Zulfikar

Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology.
At SZABIST, you will become part of a strong
and supportive community that values academic
excellence and diversity.

The unfailing dedication and vision of Shaheed

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto has led SZABIST to grow
into an exceptionally well established and well
reputed institution. Today SZABIST has developed
into a strong multidisciplinary institution with
campuses in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Islama-
bad, Gharo and Dubai.

Over the years, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) has
excelled in the field of education and has produced
some of the most well qualified and outstanding graduates.

We at SZABIST are dedicated not just to the purpose of education and learning, but also to assisting and
guiding students to adjust to university life and to discover their skills and talents. We encourage students to
promote a campus environment that is respectful, supportive and safe.

SZABIST is truly proud of the role students play in the life of the institution and it is hoped that you will also
play an important part.

It is hoped that the Prospectus 2023 will serve as a useful guide in planning out your academic journey and
that each of you have a well learning and fruitful experience here at SZABIST.

With best wishes

Imtiaz Kazi
Vice President Administration
SZABIST
 INTRODUCTION

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is a chartered institute of Pakistan
established through a Legislative Act of Sindh Assembly (Sindh Act No. XI of 1995). It is highly ranked,
approved and recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan as a degree awarding
institution. All the programs offered at SZABIST are consistent with the guidelines laid by HEC and other
regulatory bodies.

SZABIST comprises six campuses located in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Islamabad, Dubai (UAE), and
Gharo with a current student population of over 18,000, collectively. Altogether over 28,000 talented
graduates have been proudly awarded degrees by all campuses of SZABIST. Our alumni are sought by
national and multinational organizations and hold key positions in several reputable firms.

The Institute offers undergraduate, graduate and post graduate degrees in 5 different disciplines: Faculty of
Management Sciences, Faculty of Computing and Engineering Sciences, Media Sciences, Faculty of Education
and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Life Sciences. In addition, SZABIST offers LLB program, CertHE (Law),
and BABS program as external programs in affiliation with University of London and Coventry University,
UK, respectively.

Further, SZABIST is ranked as one of the most reputed universities by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan and Chartered Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) Sindh, Pakistan. All programs of
SZABIST are conducted under strict compliance of the relevant regulatory bodies such as NBEAC, NCEAC,
NACTE, PEC and KHDA Dubai (UAE).

Furthermore, the Institute has signed MoUs with various reputable and distinguished organizations and
institutions such as Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey; University of London, UK; ICRC, Aman Foundation
and JS Bank. SZABIST Karachi Campus is situated in the prime location of Clifton Block 5 (campus units: 79,
98, 99, 100, 153, 154, 172/1, 172/2).

SZABIST is proud to offer education par excellence in the areas that are crucial for Pakistan's socio-economic
development.

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DEGREES OFFERED
All five campuses of SZABIST offer various degree programs in different disciplines so please refer to page 103 for details.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Graduates of BS (A & F) program will get exemptions in
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BBA degree nine papers of both Institute of Chartered Accountants of
program of 144 credit hours. This is SZABIST’s flagship Pakistan (ICAP) and Association of Chartered Certified
program. For the BBA program, students are required to Accountants (ACCA), UK. BSAF students are exempted
complete 46 courses and 03 credit hours Business Project from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of Management
& a 03 credit hours Community Service Project. The Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are only required
program includes 42 compulsory courses and 4 Program to pass three case studies. Whereas, BSAF alumni will be
Electives courses from Management, Marketing, Finance, exempted from all 13 courses and operational level case
Business Analytics, IT or Supply Chain Management. To studies and will only attempt two case studies.
obtain the BBA degree, students have to complete 144 SZABIST also offers 2.5-year Bachelor of Science
credit hours and six-week internship. Maximum time (Accounting & Finance) program exclusively for CAF
limit to complete the BBA degree is six years. BBA qualified students of the Institute of Chartered
program is an ACCA accredited program; those who Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). CAF qualified students
complete BBA from SZABIST, Karachi, will get an are exempted from 60 credit hours (20 course) of course
exemption in 06 out of 09 ACCA Foundation papers (F1, work and have to complete 78 credit hours (26 courses) of
F2, F3, F5, F7 and F9). BBA students and alumni are course work and a 6 credit hours Research Project (to be
exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of offered over last two semester).
Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are
only required to pass three case studies. BBA Program Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE)
has been accredited by National Business Education SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS
Accreditation Council (NBEAC) which is an independent Entrepreneurship degree program of 144 credit hours.
professional council established by HEC and affiliated For the BS Entrepreneurship program, the students are
with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. required to complete 45 courses and 9 credit hours of
Capstone Projects. The courses include 41 compulsory
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies (BABS) courses and 4 electives. To obtain the BS Entrepreneurship
SZABIST offers a three-year BA (Hons) degree in degree, students have to complete 144 credit hours and 2
Business Studies from Coventry University, UK. Students Apprenticeships. Maximum time limit to complete the BS in
who complete two years at SZABIST will proceed to Entrepreneurship (BSE) degree is six years. BS
complete the third year from Coventry University UK Entrepreneurship students and alumni, are exempted from
and earn an International degree. Students can also all 13 courses of the Chartered Institute of Management
complete BABS degree at SZABIST by opting for 3rd & 4th Accountants (CIMA) qualification and are only required to
year of BABS program at SZABIST, Karachi. Maximum pass three case studies.
time limit to complete the internal BABS degree is six years
with a mandatory requirement of completion of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS CS)
minimum six weeks of internship. BABS students and SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS
alumni, are exempted from all 13 courses of the Computer Science degree program which is accredited by
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) National Computing Education & Accreditation Council,
qualification and are only required to pass three case (NCEAC). The program covers a wide range of courses in
studies. core Computer Science, Information Technology and
Software Engineering. The program is essentially a full
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance (BS A&F) time day program and consists of 41 courses (five courses
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) Bachelor of per semester) with a total of 130 credit hours. The complete
Science (Accounting & Finance) program, consisting of 46 course plan includes 8 technical electives and 4 university
Courses (six courses per semester) and a 6 credit hours electives. These 8 technical electives provide intensive
Research Project (to be offered over last two semester). learning in the diversified areas of Computer Science and
Students have to complete 144 credit hours along with six allied disciplines. Internship opportunities are provided to
weeks of internship to obtain the BS Accounting & complete degree requirement. The maximum time limit to
Finance (BS A & F) degree. The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years.
complete the degree program is six years.

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Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (BS AI) Bachelor of Media Sciences (BMS)
BSAI program is offered by the Department of Robotics The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers a
and Artificial Intelligence. The BSAI is a 4 year program comprehensive 4-year Bachelor of Media Science degree
and consists of 41 courses with a total of 130 credit hours. with streams in Film and Television production,
The Internship opportunities are provided to complete Advertising Strategy & Design, Journalism and Game
degree requirement. BSAI is a full time day program that Design. To earn an undergraduate degree, students must
covers the emerging dimensions of Machine Learning, enroll in and successfully complete a total of 136 credit
Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Evolutionary Computing, hours which include 44 courses, a 6-credit hours Final Year
Computer Vision, Software Engineering, Natural Project, and an internship (Forty-four courses include: 34
Language Processing etc. The program comprises of 39 core courses, 7 from the stream of specialization
credit hours of Core Computing course, 18 credit hours of requirements, i.e. Film and Television production, or
Computer Science Core courses, 19 credit hours of Advertising Strategy & Design, Journalism or Game Design
General Education courses, 18 credit hours of Artificial and 3 Cross Specialization Stream Electives). All students
Intelligence Core courses, and 36 credit hours of Elective must complete their degree within six years.
courses. The maximum duration of the program is six
years. Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (BS SS)
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Social
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BS SE) Sciences degree with majors in Psychology, Sindh Studies,
The BS Software Engineering program is offered through Sociology, Economics, and International Relations. BS
a trained foreign qualified faculty. It consists of 42 courses Program is essentially day program and consists of 46
with a total of 130 credits hours. The maximum duration courses (six courses per semester) including research
to complete the degree is six years. The core courses focus project (I&II) with a total of 142 credit hours. The
on the fundamentals of software engineering followed by maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six
a broader range of courses through which students can years.
choose to specialize their learning. The BS Software
Engineering curriculum covers all important facets of the Bachelor of Science in Biosciences (BS Bio)
discipline of software engineering including project BS Biosciences at SZABIST is a four-year program spread
management, requirements analysis, software over eight semesters and consists of 136 credit hours of
architecture, software development, and quality teaching (44 courses), an internship of at least six weeks,
assurance. Throughout the degree program, students are and a research project of 6 credit hours. The maximum
exposed to the theory, techniques, tools, and practicalities time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.
of software engineering. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (BS Biotech)
BS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a four-year program
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering spread over eight semesters and consists of 136 credit
(BE ME) hours of teaching (44 courses), an internship of at least six
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) weeks, and a research project of 6 credit hours. The
BE-Mechatronics Engineering degree program which is maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six
accreditated Under Level-II (i.e. OBE- Outcome Based years.
Education) by Pakistan Engineering Council. This
program has received 7-Stars i.e., World Class rating by Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS PH)
Chartered Inspection & Evaluation Committee (CIEC) BS Public Health at SZABIST is a four-year program
Sindh. SZABIST is a pioneer university to offer this spread over eight semesters and consists of 130 credit
program at undergraduate level in the province of Sindh. hours of teaching (42 courses), an internship of at least
The program is essentially a day program and consists of six weeks, and a research report of 6 credit hours. The
49 courses with a total of 139 credit hours (all electives maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six
and certain courses may be offered in the evening). The years.
program is supported through well-equipped Bachelors of Science in Educational Psychology (BS EP)
state-of-the-art laboratories. Internship opportunities are The BS Educational Psychology is a 4 year degree
provided to meet degree requirement. The maximum time program, consisted of 144 credit hours with 48 courses, in
limit to complete the BE-ME degree program is seven years. which there are 12 major courses (3 credit hours each) and
a 6 credit hours research project. The maximum time limit
to complete the degree is six years.
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Program has been accredited by National Business
Development (ECED) Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) which is an
The proposed diploma in Early Childhood Education and independent professional council established by Higher
Development (ECED is a year-long program spread over Education Commission.
3 semesters with 10 courses and 30 credit hours.
SZABIST offers both MBA Day and Evening programs
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed 1.5 Years) with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Management,
B.Ed. is a 1.5 years degree program offered to pre-service Human Resource Management, Supply Chain
and in-service teachers. This program is offered to Management, Banking, MIS and Buisness Analytics. The
maximum duration to complete MBA degree program is
facilitate those students who want to get enrolled in MS/ four years.
MPhil (Education) in future. It is a 54 credit hours
program with 12 core courses (3 credit hours each), 4 MBA program is intended for students having a four-year
content specialized courses (3 credit hours each), 3 credit bachelor degree (e.g. BS-CS, BE, BBA etc.) or 16 years of
hours teaching practice and 3 credit hours research education in different disciplines. The duration to
project. The maximum time limit to complete the B.Ed. complete this program is two years with 72 credit hours.
degree is four years. Twenty-two courses (66 credit hours) and 6 credit hours
Master of Advertising (MoA) of Research Project OR Thesis spread over two semesters
The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers an (03+03) are required to complete the program. Students
evening, one year Master’s degree program in with undergraduate degrees in Management Sciences,
Advertising providing students with a comprehensive Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent
training through courses that prepare them to engage in qualification are exempted 36 credit hours of course work
various career options in the advertising industry. To be and they are required to complete remaining 36 credit
awarded a Master of Advertising degree, students are hours in 1.5 years. Students are also required to
required to complete a total of 30 credit hours which undertake a six week duration of internship during
includes 10 courses (10 courses include: 7 core courses summer.
and 3 electives). All students must complete their degree
MBA (non-finance electives) students and alumni are
within four years. This is a one year degree program and
exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of
is not equivalent to MS (18 years of education).
Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) only required to pass three case studies. MBA students
SZABIST offers a two-year EMBA degree program for with finance electives and alumni are exempted from all
executives and middle-level managers striving for 13 courses and operational-level case studies and will
excellence and greater challenges in their careers. This only attempt two case studies.
distinct program is specifically designed for those
executives who aim to improve their efficiency and CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistic &
Transport
strategic thinking. The individuals will be able to leverage
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport(CILT) is
their rich work experience through our curriculum,
the leading professional body associated with logistics
interactive sessions, conferences, symposia, and a wide
and transport, having over 35,000 members in over 100
corporate network. The EMBA program is spread over
countries worldwide. SZABIST Karachi has signed a
four semesters and consists of 66 credit hours. Twenty
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CILT-UK
courses (60 credit hours), one Business Project (3 credit),
to offer a Level 5 Professional Diploma. Now, Business
and one Research Project (3 credit) are required to
and Engineering Professionals and students have the
graduate. The maximum time limit to complete the
opportunity of opting for International Professional
EMBA degree is four years. EMBA students and alumni
Diploma in Logistics and Transport by doing five
are exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of
courses. The Professional Diploma fee is to be paid by
Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are
the student.
only required to pass three case studies.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Project Management (MPM)

MBA program has been designed to impart quality The Master of Project Management (MPM) is designed to
professional knowledge and understanding of modern enable individuals to manage complex projects through
management tools, leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and modern project management approaches. MPM is a
managerial and communication competencies. MBA one-year evening and weekend program comprising 30

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credit hours spread over two semesters. A total of 10 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MS
courses are required to graduate. The maximum time degree is four years.
limit to complete the MPM degree is four years.
We are thrilled to share that our Master of Project There are two streams available for MS. One stream is
Management has earned accreditation from PMI Global course work based stream and other one is research based
Accreditation Center. This achievement demonstrates our stream. In Course Work Stream, the student is required to
commitment to ensuring our program remains relevant in complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In the
the ever-changing field of project management and Research Based Stream, the student is required to
provides students with the skills they need to excel in the complete 8 Courses (24 Credit Hours) and two IRS (6
workforce. Credit Hours) OR one thesis (6 Credit Hours). In both
streams, 30 Credit hours are to be completed. The time
Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) limit to earn an MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. As per
SZABIST offers MS in Project Management (MSPM) HEC guidelines, all MS students are required to clear
program which is equivalent to MPhil. The program lays GRE or GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum
the foundation for students who are planning to pursue 50% score.
doctoral studies. This program offers two streams for
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
MSPM. The first stream is course work-based and the
MSPH at SZABIST is a two-year program distributed into
second is research-based. In course work-based stream,
two streams i.e., MSPH (36 credit hours) and MSPH (60
students are required to complete 10 courses of 03 credit
credit hours). For MSPH (36 credit hours), the curriculum
hours each. In research based stream, the students are
includes 10 courses of 3 credit hours each and a research
required to complete 08 courses of 03 credits hours each
project (Thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS (3 credit hours
(24 credit hours) and two Independent Research Studies
each). For MSPH (60 credit hours), the curriculum
(IRS) or a Thesis (06 Credit Hours). In either stream,
includes 18 courses of 3 credit hours each and a research
students are required to complete 30 credit hours. The
project (thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS (3 credit hours
maximum time limit to complete the MSPM degree is
each). All MSPH students can also take two additional
four years and the minimum time to complete is 1.5/2
courses in lieu of Thesis in order to complete total credit
years. All MSPM Students are required to clear GRE, GAT
hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MSPH
General test or HAT relevant with a minimum 50% score.
degree is four years. All MSPH students (36 & 60) are
Master of Science in Management Sciences (MS MS) required to clear GRE or GAT General/HAT relevant test
SZABIST offers MS degree with concentration in the with minimum 50% score.
specialized areas of Human Resource Management,
Master of Science in Biosciences (MS Bio)
Marketing, Finance and Business Analytics. The MS
MS Biosciences at SZABIST is a two-year program spread
program is an evening program and all classes are held
over four semesters and consists 30 credit hours. The
during week days. There are two streams available for
curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each and
MS. One Stream is by Course Work and other one is by
research project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS.
Research Work. In Course Work Stream, the student is
Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of
required to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In
Thesis in order to complete total credit hours. The
Research Work Stream, the student is required to
maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four
complete 8 Courses and Two IRS OR one Thesis. In both
years. All MS Bio students are required to clear GRE or
the streams, 30 credit hours are to be completed. The time
GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50%
limit to earn an MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. As per
score.
HEC guidelines, all MS students are required to clear
GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score. Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS Biotech)
MS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a two-year program
Master of Science in Social Sciences (MS SS)
spread over four semesters and consists 30 credit hours.
SZABIST’s Department of Social Sciences offers MS Social
The curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each
Sciences degree with specializations in International
and research project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS.
Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology.
Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of
Thesis in order to complete total credit hours. The
It is an evening program only and consists of 10 courses
maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four
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years. All MS Biotech students are required to clear GRE (N&S). Students are required to complete 3 focused
or GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score. courses in any specific domain.

Master of Science in Educational Leadership and The program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the
Management (MS ELM) evening. It requires 33 credit hours to complete. Student
The MS in Educational Leadership and Management is a has the option to complete MS through course work only
1.5-2 years program. It is a 30 Credit hours program. or with research. If student opts for course work only,
There are two streams available for MS ELM. One Stream he/she is required to complete 11 courses of 3 credit hours
is Course Work Based Stream and the other one is each. Else, the student is required to complete 9 Courses
Research Based Stream. In Course Work Stream, the (27 credit hours) and Two Independent Research Study (6
student is required to complete 10 courses of 3 credit credit hours) OR One Thesis (6 credit hours).
hours each. In the Research Based Stream, the student is
required to complete 8 Courses (24 Credit Hours) and Eligibility for this program is a 4-year BS (CS) or 2-year
Two Independent Research Study Courses (6 Credit MCS degree from a recognized institution. The
Hours) OR One Thesis (6 Credit Hours). In both the candidates with a 4-year professional degree (BE, MSc,
streams, 30 credit hours are to be completed. The time etc.) may also apply but will require to complete
limit to earn a MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. The deficiency conversion courses (up to 12 credit hours
program is accredited by National Accreditation Council courses to be determined in consultation with Program
for Teacher Education (NACTE). Manager). The programs such as BSCS, BSIT, BSSE, BSCE
& BSCSE shall not require any extra courses. As per HEC
The students will have the opportunity to specialize in guidelines, all MS students are required to clear GRE or
the fields of: School Administration/ Educational GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum 50%
Leadership, Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, score. The maximum time limit to complete the MS
Testing and Evaluation, Teacher Education, Professional degree is four years.
Development, Guidance & Counseling, Curriculum
Development, Technology Integration in Education, Early Master of Science in Cyber Security (MS CYS)
Childhood Education, Higher Education Studies, The MS (Cyber Security) program is of 2-years duration
Educational Psychology and Child Development. offered in the evening. It requires 33 credit hours,
All MS ELM students are required to clear GAT including 4 core courses (3 Credits) and 5 elective courses
General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score. (3 Credits). To earn MS (Cyber Security) degree, the
student has to complete a thesis (2 x 3 Credits). The
Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) maximum time limit to complete the MS (Cyber Security)
The MSDS program is offered by the Department of degree is 4 years.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. It is a two-year
evening program that requires 30 credit hours to be Program Objectives
completed. The program comprises of 03 core courses, 02 The cyber security program is planned to satisfy the
specialization courses in data science, and 3 Elective increasing security intensive needs of private and public
courses. In-addition, the student has an option to sector organizations. In this program, students will equip
complete the MSDS through course work OR with with the various skills and techniques which are
research work. If the student opts for coursework stream, important for securing IT networks and systems.
he/she is required to compete additional 02 courses of 03 Students having a strong background in Mathematics,
Credit hours each. Alternatively, if the student opts to Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent are the
complete MSDS by research work than he/she must opt potential candidates for the Master of Science Cyber
02 Independent Research Study (IRS), 06 credit hours OR Security program. Upon successful completion of the
a research Thesis, 06 credit hours. The maximum time degree program, students will be able to use the latest
limit to complete the MSDS degree is 4 years. tools and techniques of cyber security. After graduating
from this program, students may have a potential career
Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) in various disciplines such as the telecommunications
Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) SZABIST sector, software industry, intelligence agencies,
offers MS (CS) degree in three domains: Core Computer e-businesses, e-government, banking, financial
Science area and in two specialization tracks, i.e., technologies, health care, and insurance. The goal of the
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program is to enable students to apply scientific and students are required to complete 30 credit hours through
technological development in building a secure Coursework: 10 courses (4 core courses and 6 electives) or
information society. The aim is to make Thesis work: 4 core courses, 4 electives and Thesis (6
technology-driven solutions to secure cyberspace. credit hours). All students must complete their degree
Moreover, to allow students to have hands-on digital within four years.
forensics experience, this deals with the investigation and
recovery of information found in digital devices to GAT (General) / HAT relevant is mandatory for all
identify computer-based crime. The area is becoming Masters of Media Science candidates with a minimum
critical for both data security and law enforcement. MS in score of 50% (NTS GAT Score) or 60% (SZABIST
Cyber Security offers strong expertise for a career in admission test). Last degree verification by Higher
securing and managing the cyber society. Education Commission is required.

Master of Science in Mechatronic Engineering (MS ME) Master of Science in Finance & Economics (MSFE)
SZABIST offers MS (Mechatronic Engineering) degree The Master of Science in Finance & Economics (MSFE)
with two specializations namely: Robotics & Industrial program provides high-quality postgraduate education
automation and Smart Electromechanical Systems. The in finance and economics in a research-active and
program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the intellectually challenging environment. The program
evening. In addition to five core courses, students are builds a coherent foundation for intuitive economic ideas
required to complete 3 elective courses of their choice of and rigorous analytical skills in finance and economics by
specialization. Although students are encouraged to engaging students in analyzing issues of interest to global
undertake Thesis/Research Project of 6 credit hours but corporations, financial institutions, and international
they also have an option to undertake two elective investors. MSFE program offers two streams; the first
courses in lieu of the Thesis/Research Project in their stream is coursework-based and second is
choice of specialization. The maximum time limit to research-based. Students opting for coursework-based
complete the MS degree is four years. As per HEC stream are required to complete 10 courses of 03-credit
guidelines, all MS students are required to clear GRE or hours each. The research-based stream requires students
GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% to complete 08 courses of 03 credit hours each (24 credit
score. hours) and two Independent Research Studies (IRS) or a
Thesis (06 credit hours) spread over two semesters. Both
Master of Media Science (MMS) stream require completion of 30 credit hours in total. The
Faculty of Media Science at SZABIST offers an evening, maximum time limit to complete the MSFE degree is
18 months Master’s degree in Media Science. Students 04-years and a minimum time to complete is 1.5/2years.
enrolling in this program will be offered to select any one Candidates are required to clear GAT (General)/GRE test
of the 3 streams of specialization; or HAT relevant test with a minimum of 50% score for
admission in MSFE program.
(1) Media Production and Design stream is primarily for
media professionals and middle management of production Doctor of Philosophy
houses and teams engaged in media houses and are SZABIST offers PhD degree in Management Sciences,
hampered in their careers because of lack of knowledge and Computing, Educational Leadership and Management,
understanding of production technique skills. Social Sciences, and Biosciences in strict adherence to the
HEC guidelines.
(2) Digital Journalism & Global Communication stream is
offered for all who want to develop an in-depth
The admission requirement for PhD is minimum 17.5
understanding of journalistic practices and are interested
years of education, GAT Subject 60% or above score and
in specializing in analytical skills related to both print and
fulfilling the admission requirements of SZABIST. For
electronic media;
Ph.D. Biosciences, SZABIST’s own GAT Subject test has to
(3) Fashion Media & Digital Communication stream is for be cleared with 70% score. After admission, the student is
professionals who want to join the growing Fashion media required to complete the course work of 18 credit hours
and merchandising industry in Pakistan, in addition to that includes five courses and one Independent Research
courses that help in managing public relations and Study. Maximum course load during semester is 9 credit
communication strategy of companies and nonprofits. hours. After course work, the student is required to pass
Comprehensive Examination within two attempts. The
To be awarded a Master of Media Science degree, dissertation carrying a weight of 30 credit hours is
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required to be completed prior to submitting the Communication, Business Intelligence, Process Modeling,
dissertation, the student is required to publish a research Telecommunication, Mobile Communication, Mobile
paper in HEC recognized journal. The dissertation is sent Computing, Technology Management, Artificial
for evaluation to two external evaluators in Intelligence, Software Engineering, Agent Systems,
technologically advanced countries. The time limit to earn Speech Recognition, Multimedia Systems, HCI,
a PhD degree is from 3 to 8 years. E-Business, Mechatronic, Machine Vision, Image
Processing and any other area which falls in the purview
In Social Sciences, specializations include International of computer sciences or computing.
Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology.
The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management is a
PhD Computing can be done in various specialized areas minimum 3 year program spread over six semesters. It is
related to pure or applied Computer Sciences. The a 54 credit hours program comprising 7 courses (3 credit
specializations include but not limited to Database hours each), 1 Independent Research Study (3 credit
Management Systems, Management Information hours), and a Dissertation (30 credit hours).
Systems, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Networking &

Grading Plan
The following Letter Grade Plan is followed at SZABIST:
Letter Range Grade Point Degree Requirement
A+ 90 – 100 4.00
A 85 – 89 3.75
A- 80 – 84 3.50
B+ 75 – 79 3.25
B 70 – 74 3.00 PhD Degree Requirement
B- 66 – 69 2.75 MS Degree Requirement
C+ 63 – 65 2.50 Master’s Degree Requirement
C 60 – 62 2.00 Undergraduate Degree Requirement
C- 55 – 59 1.50
F < 55 0.00

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NOTE: BE Mechatronic
All applicants will be required to appear in an entrance The candidate must have completed Intermediate /
test and interview/group discussion held by SZABIST. A-levels (minimum 3 subjects) or equivalent with a
Conversion of A-Level grades or equivalent must be combination of (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or
50% and above for all undergraduate programs except Computer Studies/Computer Science) in Pre-Engineering
Life Sciences. and Matric / O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5
Intermediate students are required to get their SSC compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat &
and HSSC certificates attested by Inter Board Pakistan Studies) in Science group with minimum 60%
Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). marks. Equivalency of grades for the candidates having
Equivalency from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen Cambridge High School Certificate with Mathematics,
(IBCC) is mandatory for O & A Levels/High School Physics and Chemistry subjects are obtained as follows:
Diploma/IB Diploma or equivalent.
High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate A-Level Grade Equivalent Intermediate %
(IB) students appearing for examination from Pakistan A 85
shall have to pass Islamiat, Pakistan Studies & Urdu B 75
either with O Levels or SSC. C 65
D 55
Verification of last degree from Higher Education E 45
Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is mandatory for all
Masters, MS, & PhD students. Candidates with DAE (Mechanical/ Electronics/Electrical
Equivalency of international degrees from Higher /Instrumentation/Automation/Artificial
Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) is Intelligence/Mechatronic) having at least 60% aggregate
mandatory for all Masters, MS, & PhD students. marks from an institute recognized by the HEC can also
Students waiting for results can also apply.
apply.
Admission of Foreign students are subject to clearance
from the relevant Agencies/NoC from HEC. Minimum 60% aggregate marks each in Matriculation
and in Intermediate/equivalent exams.

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

BBA/BABS/BS Programs
For admission in the BBA/BABS/BS programs, the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and
candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 Development (ECED)
subjects including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, The candidate must have completed A-Levels/ 12th
Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels Grade/ Intermediate/ 14 years of Education with
(minimum 3 Subjects)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum second division or equivalent from a
minimum 50% marks or equivalent from a recognized recognized institution.
institution.

For BS Computer Science and Software Engineering,

candidates with mathematical background will be
preferred.

For BS Artificial Intelligence program Candidates with

non mathematical background must have to pass
deficiency courses of Mathematics (6 credit hours) in first
two semesters.

BS Biosciences, BS Biotechnology, and BS Public Health

Candidates are required to have 45% marks in
Intermediate (FSc) or O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects
including 5 compulsory subjects; English, Urdu, Maths,
Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3
subjects including any two of these subjects; Biology,
Chemistry, and Physics).
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MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMS Master of Media Science (MMS)

For admission to the MMS, Program candidates must possess
Master of Advertising (MoA) 16 years of education with a minimum 2nd division /2.00
Students with a 4-year undergraduate degree or 16 years of CGPA from an HEC recognized university in a related field
education with minimum 50% marks/2 CGPA from a of Media, advertising, communication design, applied or
university recognized by the HEC are eligible to apply. performance arts.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidates with 4-year non-media-related discipline degrees
For admission in the MBA program, the candidate must (BBA, BSCS, MSc., MCom., MA, etc.) may apply but will
possess a 4 years bachelor degree with minimum 2.5 require to complete deficiency conversion courses (Up to 12
CGPA or 16 years of education with minimum 55% marks credit hours to be determined in consultation with Admission
from a university recognized by the HEC. Committee). Students need to complete remedial/deficiency
courses (up to 12 credits hours) in the first semester before
Master of Project Management (MPM)
they will be permitted to continue regular courses. This
For admission in the MPM program, the applicant must
semester will be considered a zero semester and the credits
possess a minimum of sixteen years of education/4-year
will not contribute to the CGPA. These courses will be
Bachelor/Masters degree from an HEC recognized educational
mentioned on the transcript with a zero GPA. The length of
institute with a minimum of 55% marks/2.5 CGPA.
the completion of the degree will increase by one semester
Executive MBA though the maximum limit of four years of degree completion
For admission in the EMBA program, the candidate must will remain the same.
possess 16-year education or a 4-year bachelor degree
with a minimum of 55% marks/ 2.50 CGPA from a Students must complete GAT or HAT relevant with a
university recognized by the Higher Education minimum of 50% score.
Commission (HEC) in any field of study with 3 years of
professional work experience (verifiable) at some Master of Science - Mechatronic Engineering (MS ME)
well-known organization. This requirement is necessary For admissions in the MS Mechatronic Engineering program,
to seek admission in this program. candidates must possess BE in Mechatronics/ Mechanical/
Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunication/Industrial/Manufa-
Master of Science - Project Management (MS PM) cturing/Aerospace/Avionics / Automotive / Artificial
For admission in the MSPM program, the applicant must Intelligence with minimum 55% marks/2.0 CGPA from a
possess a minimum of 16 years of education/4-year university recognized by HEC. Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor/Master degree with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA or degree must be accredited by PEC. GAT (General) or HAT
a minimum 55% marks from an HEC recognized university. relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50%
Candidates are also required to pass GAT General/HAT score.
relevant with a minimum 50% score.
Master of Science in Biosciences (MS Bio) and
Master of Science in Finance & Economics (MSFE) Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS Biotech)
For admission in MS Finance & Economics program candidate For admissions in the MS Biosciences program, candidates
must possess a minimum of 16 years of education or 04-years must possess 16 years of education in any field of life/biological
Bachelor/Master degree in relevant discipline with minimum sciences with minimum 50% marks/2.0 CGPA from a
2.5 CGPA or 55% marks from an HEC recognized educational university recognized by HEC. GAT General/HAT relevant
institution. Candidates are also required to pass GAT is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.
(General)/GRE test or HAT relevant test with a minimum
of 50% score. Master of Science in Computer Science and
Master of Science in Cyber Security
Master of Science in Management Sciences (MSMS) For admission to MSCS & MS CSY program, candidates
For admission to MS Management Sciences candidates must must possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum
possess 16 years of relevant education with minimum 55% 50% marks/2.0 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC.
marks/2.5 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students
GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score.
with minimum 50% score.

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Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) Master of Science - Educational Leadership and
For admissions in the MSPH program, the candidate must Management (MS ELM)
have 16 years of education with minimum 50% marks/2.0 For admission in MS ELM program, the candidate must
CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. possess 16-years of education in the discipline of education
Following candidates will be eligible to take MSPH Program with minimum second division/2.0 CGPA from an HEC
of 36 credit hours: recognized institution. Or 16-years of Education in any other
field may apply but will require to complete six deficiency
MBBS/BDS/MD/BSc Nursing 4 Years/DVM/BSc Paramedics-4 courses.
years/BSPH/Pharm D/BS Physiotherapy and BS Biological
& Life Sciences/Medical Technology / Vision Sciences / GAT General/HAT relevant with minimum 50% score is
Equivalent. also required.
Following degree holders will be eligible to take MSPH
of 60 credit hours: Note: Candidates applying with 16 years of Education and
Masters in Environmental Sciences / Business Administration 1-year B.Ed. degree are required to complete 06 bridging
/ Nutrition and Social Sciences (Sociology /Psychology/Anthropology) courses of 18 credits at SZABIST.
/ Bio-Medical Engineering/ Statistics / Dental Hygiene /
Equivalent. DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
GAT General/HAT relevant is mandatory for MSPH students Admission Requirements
with minimum 50% score. A candidate with MA/MS/MBA/MPhil or any other
equivalent degree with minimum 17.5 years of formal
Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) education in the relevant field from HEC recognized local
For admission in MSDS program candidates must possess or foreign university may apply for direct admission in a
16 years of relevant education with a minimum of 50% PhD program. To apply for admission in PhD program,
marks/ 2.0 CGPA from a university / Institute recognized the candidate must have obtained minimum of 3.0 CGPA,
by HEC. Eligibility for this program is a 4-year BS (CS). and have passed GRE/Equivalent/GAT (subject) with
minimum 60% score. Clearing GAT
(Subjective)/GRE/Equivalent is mandatory for admission
Students with 16 years of education in the following domains
in PhD. Student would have to appear before admission
(Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer committee for interview.
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics)
are also eligible to apply provided that they have to take For Ph.D. Biosciences, SZABIST’s own GAT Subject test
deficiency courses. has to be cleared with 70% score at the time of admission.

GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students A student may be asked to complete other pre-requisite
with a minimum 50% score. /deficiency courses/thesis before taking the required
courses. The decision on number of pre-requisite courses
MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology is taken by the Admissions Committee of relevant
department. For non-relevant degrees, the candidate will
& Sociology)
be required to register for additional Masters level courses
For admission in MS SS (International Relations, Economics, as pre-requisites as per the guidance provided by the
Psychology & Sociology) program, candidates must possess Admissions Committee.
16 years of relevant education with minimum 2nd Division/2.0
CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. Degree Requirements
For completion of the PhD degree, the student must
GAT (General)/HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students
complete a total of 48 credit hours (18 credit hours course
with minimum 50% score. work and 30 credit hours dissertation) for Social Sciences,
Educational Leadership and Management, Computing,
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed 1.5 Years) Biosciences and Management Sciences.
For admission in the B.Ed. program, the candidate must
possess 16-years of Education (MA, M.Sc., M.Com. or For PhD-ELM degree, the student must complete a total of
equivalent) in any discipline with minimum Second 54 credit hours (24 credit hours course work and 30 credit
Division/2.00 CGPA from a university recognized by HEC. hours dissertation).

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PhD Degree Milestones Publication Requirements

Following is the step by step procedure for PhD: All PhD candidates are required to write at least one
• Clearing admission requirements of HEC and SZABIST research paper in the area of their research and submit it
• Completing course work with required CGPA for publication in the required category of HEC
• Passing Comprehensive Examination recognized journal. The paper must be published before
• Clearing proposal defense sending the dissertation to two foreign evaluators.
• Completing dissertation
• Completing publication requirements Pre-Defense Seminar(s)
• Clearing Pre-Defense Seminar Before sending the dissertation to two foreign evaluators
• Receiving Satisfactory reports from foreign evaluators belonging to technologically advanced countries in the
• Clearing Open Defense relevant field, the candidate has to demonstrate his or her
research work in front of a panel of experts. The candidate
Two interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with the is required to incorporate the necessary changes as
approval of both relevant Program Managers subject to proposed by the panel of evaluators in the Pre-Defense
the relevancy of courses. Seminar.

Comprehensive Examination Foreign Evaluation

After completion of the required course work that The dissertation is sent for evaluation to two foreign
includes 5 courses and one IRS, all PhD students must evaluators in technologically advanced countries as per
pass the PhD Comprehensive Examination within two criteria prescribed by HEC. If the dissertation is sent again
years from the date of admission as per HEC requirement. to the same evaluator after major revision, or if it is sent to
For PhD-ELM, completion of the required course work a 3rd evaluator, the evaluation fee will be borne by the
includes 7 courses and one IRS. Failure to pass student along with all the additional charges.
comprehensive examination within two years from the
date of admission will result in cancellation of admission. Final Defense
Maximum course load allowed in each semester is nine After receiving minimum two satisfactory evaluation
credit hours. A student must clear the Comprehensive reports from the foreign evaluators, the candidate is
Examination in maximum two attempts. required to appear for PhD open defense. A formal
presentation of dissertation is required to be produced
After successfully passing it, the candidate will get PhD before Evaluation Committee in an open defense along
candidacy and he/she will be assigned a research with viva voce exam.
supervisor.
Admission Test Alternates
Research Proposal
The candidate shall prepare a research proposal under the For Bachelors Programs
guidance of research supervisor. At the start of Applicants may submit a minimum 1100/1600* score of
dissertation, the student will work on Proposal for SAT 1.
Dissertation comprising of six credit hours. These six The scoring of SAT 1 will be considered as follows;
credits of proposal will be split into 3 cr. hrs. each SAT score Test Marks
semester and these six credit hours of proposal will be
included in 30 credit hours of dissertation. The PhD 1500 – 1600 50
research proposal must be presented before the 1400 – 1499 45
Evaluation Committee. 1300 – 1399 40
1200 – 1299 35
Dissertation 1100 – 1199 30
A student may register for 3, 6, 9 or 12 credit hours in *Candidates securing 100% marks in SZABIST’s
regular semesters (Spring or Fall). However, for admission test will be equivalent to 50.
registration in 12 credit hours, approval from Program
Manager is required. Registration in 12 credit hours can For Masters Programs
be done only once throughout research phase. No 50% score of GMAT for Master Programs.
registration is allowed in Summer in general, as it is not a
regular semester. The time frame for completing PhD For MS Programs
Degree is minimum three years and maximum eight GAT (General)/HAT relevant with minimum 50% score.
years. For PhD-ELM program, minimum time duration GRE (General) with a minimum cumultive score of 310
for completion of degree is 3.5 years and maximum eight with not less than 150 marks in Verbal section or
years. Quantitative section of the test.

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For Phd Programs PhD Course Transfer

GAT (Subject) with minimum 60% score or SZABIST’s Transfer of courses up to 6 credit hours from an HEC
own GAT Subject test with 70% score for Bio Sciences recognized university may be allowed in special cases by
program. making a petition to the Doctoral Committee before
formal acceptance into the PhD Program. The student
GRE (Subject) with minimum percentile score of 60 may be required to take additional courses as
would be required. recommended by the relevant Program Manager.

GAT General / HAT relevant with minimum 50 % score SZABIST Inter-Campus Transfer
or GRE General with minimum cumulative score of 310 For inter-campus transfer, the candidate must fulfill the
is mandatory for MS programs. GAT Subject with admission requirements of the given program at the local
minimum 60% score or GRE Subject with minimum 60 campus as per applicable transfer policy.
percentile score is mandatory for PhD programs. All courses/grades are transferable. A transfer fee will be
payable by students transferring from any other
Transfer Policies SZABIST campus.
Transfer into SZABIST can only be accepted for
candidates who have studied or are currently studying at Certificate Course Transfer
HEC recognized universities. Transferring credits must For transfer candidates from the SZABIST Certificate
have a minimum letter grade of B or above (or 80% Programs, transferability of certificate courses is as
marks). The request for transfers must be made at the follows:
time of admission. Maximum 05 courses are transferable in under graduate
Candidates will be required to clear all SZABIST program.
admission requirements.
2/3 courses are transferable in Masters or MS program.
Bachelor Course Transfer Maximum 02 courses are transferable in PhD program.
A maximum of up to 50% credits may be considered for The minimum letter grade of Certificate courses from
transfer into BS/BE programs. SZABIST which are transferable to regular degree
program: for PhD its B and above, for MS its B- and
MoA & MPM Course Transfer above, for all master’s program its C+ and above and for
A maximum of up to 6 credits may be considered for bachelor’s programs its C and above.
transfer into the MPM, Master of Advertising programs.
Financial Assistance
MBA Course Transfer SZABIST offers financial assistance to eligible and
A maximum of up to 6 credits may be considered for deserving students in the form of various SZABIST
transfer into the MBA 36 credit hours program. funded and external donor funded scholarships as under:
Research Project/Thesis is not transferable. SZABIST Need-Based Scholarship
SZABIST Merit-Based Scholarship
A maximum of up to 36 credits may be considered for General Subsidy
transfer into the MBA 72 credit hours program. Sindh Police Shaheed Scholarship
Research Project/Thesis is not transferable. SZABIST Employee’s Children Fee Concession
Only relevant courses of the EMBA (SZABIST) SZABIST Employee Continuing Education
program are transferable into the regular MBA USAID Funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarship
program subject to the eligibility criteria of the MBA Sindh Education Endowment Fund
program at SZABIST. Balochistan Education Endowment Fund Scholarships
HEC – Indigenous PhD 5000 Fellowship Program
EMBA Course Transfer Sindh HEC Indigenous Scholarship
A maximum of up to 33 credits may be considered for Chief Minister - SZABIST Merit and Need-Based Scholarship
transfer into the EMBA program. Business Project and Law Graduates Scholarship Program for Balochistan for Study Abroad
Research Project credits are not transferable. Scholarships for the students of Balochistan & FATA
Mitsubishi Corporation Scholarship
MS Course Transfer Orange Tree Foundation
Up to 50% of total course work completed at an HEC Various Community based scholarships
recognized university can be allowed for transfer at
SZABIST MS program. SZABIST also offers loan facilities as under:
Ihsan Trust’s Qarz-e-Hasna Interest Free Loan Facility
The Citizens Foundation Financial Assistance
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FACILITIES

Video Conferencing Classrooms/Labs/Libraries

SZABIST is the first educational institute in Pakistan that Classroom sessions at SZABIST are quite different from
introduced multi-point interactive Video Conferencing (VC) other professional university setups. Teachers pay individual
technology in 2001. SZABIST regularly uses VC technology attention to the limited number of candidates selected purely
in interactive learning sessions among Dubai, Islamabad, on merit. Instructors encourage participation instead of a
Larkana, Hyderabad and Karachi Campuses as well as in monologue. Students utilize various visual aids for presentations
conducting seminars, lectures and presentations with foreign and are always on alert because of the regular unannounced
universities. Video Conferencing has been the most effective quizzes, assignments and the mid-term exams. All classrooms
mode at SZABIST in bringing in live and interactive guest are air-conditioned and are equipped with multimedia
lecturers from national and international experts. Video projectors, wall mounted screens and white boards. All
Conferencing technology opens the door to exciting and classrooms are equipped with computers along with
valuable learning experiences. By allowing access to and broadband intranet and internet connectivity with electricity
interaction with resources that might have otherwise been backup through UPS.
too inconvenient or expensive, Video Conferencing ensures
a highly enriched learning environment. By taking the lead SZABIST computer laboratories are regularly revamped
in opening this field in educational practices, SZABIST also with brand new labs space, furniture and latest machines
lead in creating the most advantageous nexus between with giga bite network connectivity to cater student’s
cutting-edge technology and effective learning. requirements. “Campus licensing” of latest software, including
development tools, and operating systems provide an
Conferences/Forums/Seminars/Guest Lectures unmatchable environment compared to majority of well-reputed
To increase awareness and understanding of information universities of Pakistan.
technology and business-related issues, many conferences,
forums, seminars and guest lectures are organized regulary. SZABIST has computing facilities supported with 24x7
These seminars and lectures are in continuation of the broadband connectivity of 295 Mbps committed bandwidth
Institute’s policy towards entrepreneurship development to the internet and intranet. SZABIST is Wi-Fi enabled since
and networking. Seminars are conducted and attended by 2002. Two new computer labs are added to the existing labs
the leading figures from business and industry as these infrastructure. Students and guest are welcome with their
sessions address various business practices. BYOD and can access all network available resources
wirelessly. SZABIST has also acquired Microsoft IT academy
Professional Development Courses and Oracle Academic Alliance program.
The Institute also offers several productivity- based certificate
courses as part of its continuing education program. The A dedicated Lab for Management Science program is
courses are developed jointly by the faculty, specialists and established for research development and training purpose
certified trainers in specific subject areas. The aim of these for students MS and PhD program this lab is equipped with
courses have been to initiate discussion and modeling of tremendous high speed 12th generation computers for
practical problems, business opportunities and to improve students.
understanding of current issues in Information Technology,
Business and Management. These courses include topics such SZABIST library holds a rich collection of books, Journals,
as e-Commerce, New Programming Languages & Tools, Magazines, and a large number of digital libraries and online
Business & Entrepreneurship Management, Selling Skills, databases. SZABIST Library has fourteen workstations
Conflict Resolution, Effective Leadership, and Productivity, through which students can access an unlimited number of
Quality-Related Issues, Brand Management and Digital journals and magazines. This facility is further extended to
Marketing. registered students through the SZABIST network on demand.
In addition to business productivity courses, the institute SZABIST library provides comfortable physical spaces and
arranges study groups, mentor workshops and courses for furniture with a peaceful environment. Moreover, SZABIST
students for removing deficiencies, if any. These courses has its own Research Centers, i.e., the Centre of Renewable
include Business Communication, Technical Writing, Public Energy Research (CRER), and Sustainable Development
Speaking, Personality Grooming, Interviewing Techniques Research Centre (SDRC) with their own specialized library
and learning of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for reference and general reading.
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Moreover, SZABIST has its own Research Centers, i.e., the to discuss and approve/disapprove, the recommendations
Centre of Renewable Energy Research (CRER), and the sent by Doctoral and Research Committees. This is chaired
Sustainable Development Research Centre (SDRC) with its by the President of SZABIST and co-chaired by the Vice
specialized library for reference and general reading. President (Academics). The board further considers and
reports to the authorities on the award of research degrees,
SZABIST established Smart Lab equipped with tremendous proposes by-laws and policies regarding MS/PhD programs
high speed 7th generation laptops for students. These laptops (across all campuses) and the initiation, execution, and award
are connected with SZABIST network through Wi-Fi. of research degrees; provides approvals on appointments
A state of the art Smart screen is also available for teacher of supervisors for postgraduate research students and
and students. They can interact with each other in more approves titles and synopses for their theses or dissertations,
effective and robust way. as recommended by DC. The decisions taken in BASR are
ratified in the Academic Council.
SZABIST has commissioned Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
lab equipped with tremendous high speed GPU laptops for Academic Council
students. These laptops are connected with SZABIST network Academic Council is the highest academic statutory body
through Wi-Fi and brand bend to cater students assignments of SZABIST. The Council is responsible for developing and
and projects. maintaining a mechanism to offer quality education across
all the campuses of SZABIST. The Council, in general, takes
Research Committee (RC) into consideration matters related to introduction of new
SZABIST places high emphasis on research & development program, changes in existing program structure, introduction
and devotes conscious efforts to promote research culture of new courses, revision in course outlines, policy framework
among faculty and students alike. In this regard, a Research related to entry and exit of students and policy matters
Committee (RC) is constituted to coordinate, record, and pertaining to research and development. The regular agenda
formalize diverse research activities across different items are forwarded by Board of Faculty (BoF) and Board
departments and campuses to bring harmony and create an of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR). The frequency
impact for national and international recognition of the of Academic Council’s Meeting is twice a year and the
university. Research publications produced by faculty and meeting is chaired by the President and Co-chaired by Vice
students are given a handsome remuneration depending President Academics of SZABIST. The members include
on the level and merit of publications, vetted by RC. All Deans, Registrar, HoCs, HoDs and external experts from
sorts of participations in national and international conferences academia and industry.
by the faculty & staff are approved by the RC. This may also
propose a change in research policy for the university to Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization
BASR. (ORIC)
ORIC is an academic support department in Shaheed Zulfiqar
Doctoral Committee (DC) Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology (SZABIST) that
The Doctoral Committee has a key function to monitor the provides comprehensive services for research innovation
progress of all MS and PhD students. The committee conducts and commercialization. It serve as a bridge in between
its meetings regularly and discusses and recommends the multiple faculties of SZABIST and produces quality research
individual cases of all such students pertaining to approval and innovative products for filing patents / trademarks /
of their research work, selection of supervisors, co-supervisors, designs.
examiners, evaluators (national and foreign), provides
approval for conduction of pre-defense seminars & open ORIC is the epicenter of all research and development
defense, and all other related activities. The DC also ensures activities within all campuses of SZABIST. It provide assistance
the research work that carries its value to the society and is to faculty members and research students in producing
free from any un-ethical matters. In this regard, Institutional research article / projects, at national as well as international
Ethical Review Board (IERB) work under the supervision level and arranges periodic workshop / training /seminar
of DC. / conferences.

Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR) ORIC shorten the gap between acquired knowledge and
SZABIST has also constituted a Board of Advanced Studies required knowledge within the organization. The complete
and Research (BASR) which holds its meetings twice a year working of ORIC evolve in coaching, counseling, recognition

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and feedback. The leadership of ORIC is concerned with ORIC office also serves as a conduit to local, regional and
integrity, impartiality, professionalism, partner focus, federal partners to ensure research results aid the growth
efficiency, and mutual respect. of Pakistan’s economy.

Team ORIC is continuously engaged in providing strategic ORIC is meant to work on commercialization of research
direction to all research and development initiatives produced and helping startups to incubate, grow, create new jobs,
within the territory of SZABIST, and in promoting joint products, services, markets, carry out innovation and bring
research activities with other horizontal and vertical partner in funding. The following are the prime activities of ORIC
institutions. at SZABIST:

ORIC strengthen the relationship with industry, government Managing applied research, innovation and commercialization
and non-government organizations for promoting activities within the universities through industrial
entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercialization collaboration;
activities produced. Intellectual Property Commercialization through
documentation, evaluation, protection, marketing,
ORIC concentrate on sustainability and reliability of the licensing and royalties agreements;
research products and has a mandate to earn yearly revenue Partnership with national / foreign universities,
from licensing, royalties, policy advocacy and other related government departments, and non- government
activities. organizations for reports, publication, contracts and
consultancies;
Moreover, ORIC also invest in capacity development of the Participate in government programs and in securing
faculty, staff and other researchers in the university. It funding for research from public and private sector;
periodically arranges exhibitions, showcasing events, industry Organizing training, workshop, seminars, focus group
linkages fairs, and seminars at one side while training, discussions for maintaining academia - industry linkage
workshop, innovation, and commercialization seminars on as well as capacity development;
other side. Help final year students through startups and joint
ventures.
WHY ORIC
In recent millennium, global knowledge economy has ORIC IN 2022 - 23
strengthened the need for strategic partnerships that go ORIC SZABIST secured X catagory (65 Marks) in HEC
beyond their traditional roles as collaborators. evaluation 2012-22, which is leading towards research
World-class research universities are at the forefront of intensive university and bidding global research projects
pioneering such partnerships. They are intended to run and collaboration.
longer, invest more, look beyond and sharpen the competitiveness ORIC SZABIST is continuously strengthening its relationship
of industries, universities and regions. with the faculty and non-faculty members of SZABIST
Keeping in view of these challenges, the Office of the Research, inwards, and with government & non-government
Innovation and Commercialization has been initiated at organizations, industry and other higher educational
SZABIST, Karachi. institutions outwards.
The mission of ORIC as outlined by HEC is “Transforming Main purpose of this association is to develop a long term
Pakistani universities to drive high impact innovation, industry – academia relationship that would cadre the
applied research and entrepreneurship”. The ORIC's vision essential elements of the fourth wave of industrial revolution
is to enable and lead Pakistan's transformation to a (Industry 4.0).
knowledge-based economy dependent upon innovation Industry 4.0 is the origin of a new revolution since it integrate
and entrepreneurship. virtual and physical system of manufacturing and improved
The Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization productivity, efficiency and quality of the product. Big Data,
is being established to link research and commercialization artificial intelligence and digital conversion of industrial
from SZABIST with emerging and existing firms across processes, are essential ingredients of this wave.
Pakistan and around the world. ORIC has compiled its Five Year Plan with special emphasis
As an umbrella, ORIC is meant to work closely with the of industry (4.0). Sustainable Competitive advantage is the
researchers and on campus Incubators and S&T Park. The only objective of this proposal which can be achieved through

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training & development, coaching and guiding the future reliable 100 Tera Bytes of storage capacity. The data center
scientist and researchers. This plan has also defined “Input is equipped with UPS backup and 12-ton redundant precision
– Throughput – Output” strategy that creates enabling cooling system for reliability of data center and protected
environment for linking academia with the industry. by FM-200 based Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression
ORIC SZABIST has completed its half journey for academic System and manual fire extinguishers. CCTV cameras and
session 2022-23 and achieved the target of Research Excellence Access Control systems are intact for effective surveillance
through: competitive grant management, coordination & and restricting unauthorized access to the facility.
networking, policy advocacy, case studies and civic engagement
events. Similarly, ORIC is promoting Innovation & Campus Network Infrastructure
Commercialization activities through: IP legislation, IP Campus network is based on n-tier architecture which
linkages, networking & coordination, and commercialization includes security, core, distribution and access layers. The
activities. backbone comprises three upper layers i.e. security, core
ORIC has published Research Funding Window (RFW) and and distribution as well as primary & backup fibre optic
Country Profile - Research & Innovation Indicators (CPRII) link connectivity for all buildings. In Data Center, redundant
for researcher and scientists. ORIC SZABIST contesting Chassis-based routers, core and distribution switches and
several national and international research projects such as firewalls with high transmission rate are commissioned,
Medical Research Council United Kingdom and Higher where device and link redundancy has been maintained at
Education Commission (HEC) supported grants Technology every level to ensure un-interrupted ICT services to users.
Development Fund (TDF) and Rapid Technology Transfer Gigabit Access Network has also been commissioned to
Grant (RTTG). ensure high-speed computing at user end, where access
ORIC SZABIST has fully functional website and ranked in switches of high switching capacity are installed to handle
“X” category according to latest HEC evaluation. Recently data and multimedia traffic, efficiently. Proper NMS server
ORIC participated in National Idea Bank Competition and installed to monitor and manage the whole network
won prize money in Education & Health Care Sector projects. infrastructure, which can send alert on any fault, performance
Business Lounge is another initiative of ORIC that link newly bottleneck and/or security issues.
awarded FYP students with the industry. Similarly, ORIC
has developed its external as well as internal Data Bank for Wireless Mesh Network
researchers and policymakers. Finally, ORIC is ready to A secured Wi-Fi mesh network has been implemented
organize its annual showcasing event “FYP Conference” throughout the campus. Wireless indoor and outdoor Access
2022-23. Points (APs) have been installed to give internet/intranet
For further information about ORIC SZABIST please visit access to students, faculty and staff employs latest wireless
oric.szabist.edu.pk. protocol 802.11n with each AP providing a bandwidth up
to 300 Mbps to the users.
Data Centre
The Data Center has been designed with the Telecommunication Newsletters
Industry Association’s (TIA-942) Tier-II international SZABIST publishes Newsletter on regular intervals from
infrastructure standards including raised flooring, redundant all its campuses to update about the activities taking
HVAC precision units, fire detection, alarm & suppression place at the campuses.
system, precision UPS & power system, CCTV and access
control system for remote monitoring. The Data Center is ZABFM DIGITAL
responsible for providing LAN & WAN connectivity, Web (www.zabfm.org)
Services, Video Conferencing, hosting private cloud services ZABFM digital is a streaming simulcast radio station
and Server Farm (including Domain Controllers, Proxy, exclusively to impart and disseminate education for the
Email, Web, Network Management, Electronic Bulletin students around the world via www.zabfm.org and ZABFM
Board, ZABDESK ERP and many more) and other related DIGITAL (Play store). An initiative taken by Shaheed Zulifkar
services of all five campuses, ZABTECH and IMC. Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology and it was a
substantive step into the field of education. It is an honor
Computing Resources for the nation as we are producing the talented and most
Computing resources of the data center is comprising of 20 efficient candidates in the form of great speakers to the
TFLOPS of processing speed with high performance and nation along with the responsibility of spreading knowledge

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through the airwaves. The 24/7 programming schedule • Arranges student activities within and outside campus
covers various subjects of life like, Career Counseling, through Activities Coordinators and staff of the
Planning & Development, Education, Infotainment, Department of Student Support Services.
Awareness, Research, Documentaries, Talk Shows, Sports, • Counsels students regarding their behaviour and
Travel, Science & Technology, Media, Culture & Society, general guidance and helps them to understand their
Technology & Inventions, Info-tech and social order, etc. potential and ways to pursue their goals.
• Certain cases may be referred to Head of Student
Student Support Services Support Services or Vice President (Academics)
For more than a decade (2009-to date), the main campus
of SZABIST has been fortunate to have a unique and diverse SZABIST Student Council (SSC)
student body with a healthy record of activities and a proud Established in 2009, the SSC has been a union of hardworking,
history of achievements. Since 2014, with the establishment ambitious and talented individuals across all programs of
of the Department of Student Support Services a more SZABIST elected under the Election Commission of SZABIST.
organized and focused approach has been adopted with The selection of SSC workforce is by means of rigorous
the aid of student advisory policies and guidelines for process all on an annual basis to form the student government
activities in the form of standard operating procedures and at the institute, under the supervision of the Student Affairs
financial prudence guidelines with emphasis on paperwork Advisor.
and documentation/reports for record keeping all of which
added much needed structure to student activities at the Furthermore, it acts as a parent body to its chapters in other
institute. The Student Advisory Office and the Executive campuses of SZABIST namely, SSC-Hyderabad Chapter,
Development Centre (EDC) work under the SSS. SSC-Islamabad Chapter SSC- Larkana Chapter, SSC-Dubai
Chapter and SSC-Gharo Chapter.
In 2015, the same system was gradually introduced at other
campuses of SZABIST and by now they have all had annually What does SZABIST Student Council (SSC) do?
elected student council bodies. The SSC has been engaged in initiating wide range of
The Student Support Services aim to provide students with meaningful activities ranging from intellectual programs
a platform that allows them to conduct activities which to competitive sporting events. Among the most notable
work towards the development of a stronger, wiser and a is the annual LEAD Convention, where SSC provides a
more united student populace in Karachi. It works to platform to the young leaders, from all universities across
inculcate in young minds the values of unity, tolerance, the city, to contemplate over the global issues that require
inclusion and leadership and through engagement with sustainable yet immediate solutions.
other campuses of SZABIST and universities across the
country realize the objectives of our core areas of focus, To offer a vibrant and healthy students environment at
nationally as well. SZABIST, the SSC also arranges the Annual Orientation to
welcome the new students, Beach Party, Musical Concert,
The Student Support Services has an Office of Student Mehfil-e-Mushaira, Qawwali night, Graduation Week and
Advisory and the Executive Development Centre working many more other entertaining events.
under it.

The Office of Student Advisory SSC, being a proactive student body, engages in community
The Office of Student Advisory/Affairs provides guidance services to inculcate a responsible citizenship behaviour
on all extra-curricular activities that take place on campus. among students. In this regard, the SSC has signed MoUs
The Student Affairs Advisor: with different organizations and NGOs to contribute in
various noble causes. Urban Forest and The ELF (Environmental
• Manages and supervises overall activities of Student Leaders Forum) are two such MoUs where the SSC is
Societies and SZABIST Student Council (SSC) at practically engaged in environmental protection and
SZABIST, Karachi. Acts as a liaison between the SSC conservation through trainings, awareness programs,
and the management of SZABIST. fundraisers, students’ projects and other healthy activities.
• Ensures that SSC and its societies’ activities are held The SSC has also joined hands with the Ismail Industries
in compliance with the SSC constitution, financial and Foundation for reducing the use of plastic on campus. In
administrative procedures and SZABIST management collaboration with the Ismail Foundation, special bins have
guidelines.

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been placed across all campuses to collect plastic on a daily The Five Pillars of SSC
basis. Burns Centre is another organization, the SSC and The SSC and all its student associations and clubs fall under
Rotaract Club of Karachi Campus have vowed to work for. the purview of and are registered with, the Office of Student
Under this MoU, the students of SZABIST contribute to Advisory once they are formed. The SSC has 5 thematic
spread awareness among masses related to managing pillars, under which different students’ societies and projects
injuries due to burns and their precautions. Further, SSC operate. Each society offers engaging events and programs
has also extended help to the countrymen whenever there for the students at SZABIST. The annual events include
is a need in times of national crisis like the flood disaster ZAB Olympics and ZAB Premier League from the Sports
in the year 2022. Society, ZAB Theater and MAD Fest from the Performing
Arts Society and ZAB DC (Declamation Contest) from the
Structure of SSC Oratory Society. The projects like 'Umeed' teaches literacy
The SSC is an elected student body that is comprised of the and basic education to lower staff at SZABIST, 'Nijaat'
Executive Branch (EB), Council of Common Interests (or focuses on women empowerment and mental health and
Program Representatives), General Body and Societies EPC (Environmental Protection and Conservation) creates
Committee. awareness about environmental sustainability and engage
The Executive Branch of the SSC consists of elected members students in environmentally friendly practices.
to serve as President, Vice President, General Secretary,
Treasurer, Secretary Legal, Secretary Operations, Secretary The 5 pillars and respective societies are mentioned below:
Resource Mobilization, Secretary Media and Communication
and Secretary Projects and Training.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE &

LEADERSHIP SPORTS TECHNICAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARTS & CULTURE

SZABIST Oratory SZABIST Sports ASME Rotaract Club of SZABIST

Society Society SZABIST Karachi Performing Arts
ACM Society
ZABMUN SZABIST- Karachi SZABIST
Campus Lion’s SZABIST Literary
Entrepreneurial Society
Society Club
SZABIST Law Project EPC SZABIST Cultural
Society SZABIST Health Society
Project EPC and Wellness
Society Project Umeed
Project Nijaat

Referral to the Counselor

A student of SZABIST may be referred to the Counselor by Faculty/Staff through the concerned Program Manager,
PM/HoD/Dean, Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) or Anti- Harassment Committee (AHC) with information to
Head of Student Support Services (HoSSS) and Student Affairs Advisor (SAA).

Any student of SZABIST may directly approach the Counselor by email at counselor@szabist.edu.pk

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Executive Development Center (EDC) Eligibility for Internship
The Executive Development Center (EDC) at SZABIST Masters Degree students with at least two semesters
Karachi facilitates students in completing their degree completed at SZABIST.
requirements, professional development, and job/internship Bachelors degree students with at least six semesters
placements. completed at SZABIST.
Minimum duration of internship is six weeks.
Throughout academic tenure, the students are encouraged
to attend customized trainings, personal development Preference is given to those students who are about
programs, webinars, Zabtalk sessions and presentations to graduate and need an internship as a pre-requisite
by industry experts who share their experiences to help for their degree completion.
them understand the transition from campus to the corporate
world. Eligibility for Apprenticeship
The students of the BS Entrepreneurship program are
EDC compiles students’ profiles and publishes the annual required to undertake a mandatory apprenticeship (instead
graduate directory in order to provide SZABIST graduates of an internship) with any start-up or small and medium
to credible organizations. enterprise (SME).

EDC engages with the Alumni for relationship building, In 5th semester, every student enrolled in the BS
corporate networking and profile update. A body with a Entrepreneurship program has to do a 6-week
name SZABIST Alumni Global Association (SAGA) is there apprenticeship with any start-up or small and
to build strong bond with alumni. The vision of SAGA is
medium enterprise (SME).
“To empower the SZABIST Alumni for exploring new
Similarly, in 7th semester, these students have to
avenues and expanding knowledge for continuing their
journey of self-discovery”. do the second 6-week apprenticeship with any
other (or maybe the same) start-up or small and
Job & Internship Placements medium enterprise (SME).
In collaboration with the industry, EDC arranges
job/internship recruitment drives and management
trainee programs by reputable national and
multinational companies. EDC facilitates students for
internships and job openings in the corporate sector
throughout the year.

An annual “Career Fair” is held in the beginning of

every year at the campus in which leading companies
are invited to discuss their recruitment policies and
procedures, their current resource requirements and
future vacancies. The students receive an opportunity to
interact with company representatives directly.

To bridge the gap between classroom and market,

SZABIST has instituted a mandatory internship
program. Apart from enabling students to get the feel of
an office environment, internships expose them to
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ZABSolutions 1. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
SZABIST has its own software house that fulfills the software ACCA, UK
needs of the SZABIST. The state-of-the-art applications The MoU will provide exemption from ACCA papers to
that ZABSolutions has developed and evolved are successfully Bachelors of Business Administration and BS
supporting and fueling the complete academic process of Accounting & Finance courses.
the SZABIST. The complete academic process flow of
students from filling the online admission form to the 2. Balochistan Education Endowment Fund
printing of transcript and degree runs on ZAB LMS (ZAB Scholarship, Pakistan
Learning Management System). Under this MoU Government of Balochistan will be
proving fully funded scholarship to 5-6 meritorious and
Several educational institutions in Pakistan have shown financially challenged students of SZABIST who are
their interest in ZAB LMS. The academic process of several local domicile certificate holders of Balochistan. The
institutions in Pakistan will soon be migrated onto our scholarship will be for the complete duration of the
ZABLMS. degree program.
The ZABSolutions incubator help students foster their
software skills. Students can access ZABSolutions’ resources 3. CISCO Networking Academy
and knowledge to develop their skills and competencies, SZABIST Karachi Campus is an authorized CISCO
which are important to compete in the market. Following Network Academy to conduct IT-essentials, CCNA routing
are the objectives of the incubator: & switching, and CCNA security certifications.

4. Coventry University, UK
1. Provide a practical framework for knowledge and Through this MoU, SZABIST students enrolled in
technology transfer to the students Bachelors of Arts in Business Studies (BABS) will be
2. Develop the confidence and competencies for building conferred Coventry University degree on completing two
e-firms years of education at SZABIST and one year at Coventry
3. Involve students in software research and development University, UK.
4. Enhance partnership between industry and academia
5. Provide faculty and the students with innovative 5. Dr. Esssa Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre
support facilities SZABIST employees will avail varying discounts on
health related tests, the parties will work together on
National and International Linkages and research in the field of Bioscience technology. Dr. Essa
Collaborations Laboratory will also provide opportunities of jobs and
SZABIST is a registered member of the following international internships to SZABIST graduates.
and national associations:
1. International Association of Universities (IAU), Paris 6. Greenstar Social Marketing Limited (GSM),
2. Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Pakistan
London Through this MoU SZABIST and GSM will work on the
3. The Association to Advance Collegiate School of field of research pertaining to Family planning and child
Business (AACSB), Singapore health.
4. Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN), People’s
Republic of China 7. Ihsan Trust, Meezan Bank Pakistan
5. The Talloires Network, USA The MoU with Ihsan Trust is aimed at provision of
6. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Qarz-e-Hasna (Interest-free Loan) facility up to 100 % of
(CILT), UK tuition fee to SZABIST students.
7. Management Association of Pakistan (MAP), Karachi
8. Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP), Karachi 8. Integration Xperts (Private) Limited, Pakistan
9. Human Resource Development Network (HRDN), Integration Xperts (Private) Limited and SZABIST will
Islamabad do Joint Research and Development on Bio-Sciences
Health Tech Solutions such as Mobile Diagnostics,
Moreover, SZABIST has signed MoUs, articulation and Diabetes Management and Remote Health Monitoring of
collaboration agreements with the following national and Infants and Old Age people.
international universities and institutions:
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9. International Center for Chemical and Biological 16. Tabba Kidney Institute
Sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan SZABIST and Tabba Kidney Institute will participate in
This MoU provides a framework for mutually beneficial collaborative research and in capacity building activities.
cooperation between the two parties through different And both will conduct academic research to get further
activities and research projects. insights into the areas of Urology. Students of Bachelor
of Science in Public Health (BSPH) will get the
10. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UK opportunity of certificate-based volunteer work in TKI.
Through this MoU SZABIST Law Department will work To foster increased interaction among TKI research staff,
with ICRC to promote and implement legal changes for SZABIST faculty and advanced / graduate students
protection of health care against violence. Both parties to engaged in scientific and scholarly research in areas of
collaborate for improved protection of health care mutual interest.
workers, patients, facilities and transport through
mobilization of a broad Community of Concern and 17. The Citizen Foundation, TCF Pakistan
advocacy. As part of social responsibility, SZABIST and TCF have
collaborated to facilitate TCF students with admission fee
11. Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan waiver, and scholarship opportunities to study in any of
Mitsubishi Corporation through this MoU would be SZABIST degree programs.
awarding 100% scholarship three students enrolled in the 18. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Media Science BSMS program. (CILT), UK
SZABIST has signed a MoA with CILT for introducing
12. NOWPDP certification in logistics and transport. To attain this
NOWPDP a Disability Inclusion Initiative and SZABIST certification, a total of three mandatory courses will have
Karachi-BBA have joined hands for supporting to be completed.
initiatives for persons with disabilities in the province of
Sindh. Both the parties will facilitate access to 19. University of London, UK
opportunities and services for persons with disabilities. SZABIST is a registered center of University of London
for giving tuitions for its LLB program.
13. OPEN Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of
20. CIMA
North America
SZABIST BSAF, BBA, BABS, BSENT, EMBA, and MBA
SZABIST and OPEN Karachi Chapter will jointly
(non-finance electives) students and alumni will be
establish student chapter to promote entrepreneurship
exempt from all 13 courses and will only attempt three
and innovation among Pakistani youth by providing
case studies. MBA students with finance electives and BS
trainings, conducting workshops and seminars.
(Accounting & Finance) alumni will be exempt from all
14. Orange Tree Foundation OTF, Pakistan 13 courses and operational-level case studies and will
SZABIST collaborated with Orange Tree Foundation for only attempt two case studies. BSAF students are
providing scholarships for the students of SZABIST. exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of
This MoU ensures equitable opportunities of education Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are
for all the needy yet bright students. To bring them at only required to pass three case studies. Whereas, BSAF
par of mainstreaming through creating a critical mass of alumni will be exempted from all 13 courses and
talented youth for the development of society. operational level case studies and will only attempt two
case studies.
15. Sindh Police Shaheed Scholarship
The MoU will enable children of Shaheed Police Officers 21. Gaditek
of Sindh to study at SZABIST on scholarship. The MoU SZABIST and Gaditek collaborate in strengthening the
will be applicable to the Police employees who undergraduate degree programs of Management
embraced SHAHADAT while performing their duty Sciences, Computer Science and Media Science by
within the jurisdiction of the Sindh province. providing real life, research and development,
industrial, capstone and final year projects to SZABIST
students.

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22. National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited
(NCCPL)
SZABIST and NCCPL commit to organize awareness
sessions, recruit talented students and explore
possibilities in relation to the development of Capital
Market through Investor Education, Curriculum
Development, and Jointly Holding of Conference/
Seminar on Capital Markets.

23. Pathfinder
SZABIST and Pathfinder aim to collaborate, develop and
launch innovation startups, learning hubs on ideas such
as Reproductive health, Family Planning, Climate
change and it’s Impact on women. Students of Life
Sciences and Social Sciences will be working to provide
solutions for the above stated issues.

24. Health Services Academy

The potential areas of collaboration between both parties
are; Internships and practicum for the MSPH students,
Joint/Mutual Research programs, collaboration for
funded Projects, Conferences, Seminars, Certificate and
diploma programs, On-the-job research training
programs, and Faculty development program.

25. Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF)

SZABIST BABS Program will help the AMTF to conduct
Blood Drives annually, for which all the resources will
be arranged by AMTF. The Blood collected through
Blood Drive will be used for the treatment of
Thalassemia Patients.

26. Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN)

Through this MoU SZABIST and IHHN will make joint
efforts to promote initiatives that aim to foster a sense of
Social Responsibility among the students.

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VISION
SZABIST Faculty of Management Sciences aspires to become one of the leading entities for excellence in
business education, service, research and innovation.

MISSION
SZABIST Faculty of Management Sciences is committed to:

Produce highly qualified business professionals to meet dynamic and challenging contemporary needs;
Generate knowledge and expertise for business and economic solutions through research;
Create an enabling environment for corporate and entrepreneurial outlook;
Serve the community through students, faculty, and alums.
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BBA
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BBA degree program of 144 credit hours. For the BBA
program, students are required to complete 46 courses and a 03 credit hours Business Project & 03
credit hours Community Service Project. The courses include 42 compulsory courses and 4 Program
Electives from Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, IT or Supply Chain Management.
To obtain the BBA degree, students have to complete 144 credit hours and an internship. The degree
needs to be completed within six years. BBA program is an ACCA accredited program; those who
complete BBA from SZABIST, Karachi, will get an exemption in 06 out of 09 ACCA Foundation
papers (F1, F2, F3, F5, F7 and F9). BBA students and alumni are exempted from all 13 courses of
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are only required to
pass three case studies. BBA Program is also accredited by National Business Education Accreditation
Council (NBEAC), and affiliated with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

First Year Third Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

BA 1108 IT in Business BA 3501 Financial Markets and Institutions
BA 1109 Personal Management and BA 3508 Media Management
Communication BA 3605 Statistical Inference
BA 1203 Management Principles BA 4706 Development Economics
BA 1206 Oral Communication and Presentation BA 4801 Law and Taxation
Skills BA xxxx University Elective -I (as offered by
BA 1119 Islamic Studies / Humanities Campus)
BA 2307 Sociology
Spring Semester
Spring Semester BA 3601 Financial Management
BA 1101 Introduction to Accounting BA 3602 Marketing Management
BA 1102 Microeconomics BA 3603 Business Research Methods
BA 1105 English Writing Skills BA 3607 Operations Management
BA 1204 Maths for Business BA 4804 Human Resource Management
BA 1213 Pakistan Studies BA xxxx University Elective-II (as offered by
BA 2312 Human Behavior Campus)

Second Year Fourth Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

BA 1201 Financial Accounting BA 3502 Entrepreneurship
BA 1211 Logic and Critical Thinking BA 4814 Project Management
BA 3504 Organizational Behavior BA 4705 Services Marketing
BA 2303 Marketing Principles BA 4710 Business Project
BA 1202 Macroeconomics BA 4xxx Program Electives-I
BA 2406 Business and Electronic Communication BA 4xxx Program Electives-II

Spring Semester Spring Semester

BA 2311 Business Statistics BA 3505 Quantitative Skills
BA 2411 Cost and Management Accounting BA 3609 Pakistan Economy
BA 2301 Introduction to Business Finance BA 4704 Management Information Systems
BA 2402 Retail Management BA 4810 Community Service Project
BA 2403 Business Ethics BA 4xxx Program Electives-III
BA 3507 Consumer Behavior BA 4xxx Program Electives -IV

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE BA 4866 Integrated Marketing Communications
(To be offered by the campus as Compulsory BA 4762 Digital Marketing
courses) BA 4868 Marketing Analytics
BA 4874 E-Commerce*
BA 3506 Foreign Languages
BA 3519 Current Affairs Supply Chain Management
BA 3613 World Economy BA 4116 Supply Chain Management
BA 3614 Business Analysis and Forecasting* BA 4126 Trade Marketing
BA 3619 Enterprise Management BA 4768 Total Quality Management
BA 4701 Islamic Banking and Finance* BA 4739 Export Marketing
BA 4707 Marketing Research* BA 4742 Customer Relationship Management
BA 3515 Graphic Design for Multimedia* BA 4764 Dynamics of Logistics and Distribution
BA 3621 Professional Development BA 4824 Sales Management
BA 3521 Auditing BA 4859 Product Innovation and Design
BA 3522 Social Advocacy and Community Service
BA 3622 E-Commerce* Management
BA 3523 Software Tools for Business* BA 4116 Supply Chain Management
BA 4117 Salary and Compensation
Program Electives BA 4711 Change Management
BA 4712 Industrial Relations and Labor Laws
Finance BA 4713 Leadership and Motivation Techniques
BA 4115 Derivatives BA 4812 Recruitment and Selection
BA 4214 Micro Finance BA 4813 Training and Development
BA 4218 Financial Research BA 4815 Event Management
BA 4735 Islamic Banking and Finance* BA 4826 Talent Management
BA 4719 Investment Banking BA 4837 Performance Appraisal
BA 4724 Financial Modeling BA 4844 Operations Research
BA 4727 Dynamics of Banking
BA 4752 Financial Reporting and Analysis Information Technology
BA 4831 Portfolio and Investment Management BA 4224 e-Marketing Strategies
BA 4833 Security Analysis BA 4745 Information System Audit
BA 4834 Treasury and Funds Management BA 4822 Media Production
BA 4855 Financial Risk Analysis BA 4842 Graphic Design for Multimedia*
BA 4867 Business Analysis and Forecasting* BA 4844 Operations Research
BA 4769 Fintech
BA 4774 Alternative Investments Business Analytics
BA 4773 Programming for Business
Marketing BA 4871 Business Intelligence Tools and
BA 4116 Supply Chain Management Techniques
BA 4125 Emerging Media BA 4872 Consumer Insights and Analytics
BA 4126 Trade Marketing BA 4771 Block Chain for Business
BA 4217 Experiential Marketing BA 4772 Digital Assets
BA 4836 Marketing Research* BA 4869 Social Media Analytics
BA 4721 Advertising BA 4873 Software Tools for Business*
BA 4722 Brand Management BA 4867 Business Analysis and Forecasting*
BA 4739 Export Marketing BA 4868 Marketing Analytics
BA 4815 Event Management
BA 4816 Industrial Marketing *University Elective can be taken as an Elective if not
BA 4821 Media Planning offered by the Campus as a compulsory course.
BA 4824 Sales Management All courses may not necessarily be offered every
BA 4842 Graphic Design for Multimedia* year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and
BA 4859 Product Innovation and Design when required. Full-time academic load is six

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courses (18 credit hours). All students are required internship, all students are required to submit a
to register for full load in the first semester. comprehensive report giving details of their
experience and learning.
Internship
The internship is scheduled for summer at the end
of third year. After completion of the 6-week

BABS
SZABIST offers a 3 year BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies from the Coventry University, UK.
Students who complete two years at SZABIST will proceed ahead to complete the third year from
Coventry University, UK and earn an International degree.
Students can also complete the BABS degree at SZABIST by opting for the 3rd and 4th year of BABS
program. BABS is a General Management Degree. The maximum duration to complete this degree
is six years. BABS students and alumni, are exempted from all 13 courses of the Chartered Institute
of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification and are only required to pass three case studies.

First Year Spring Semester

BA 3505 Quantitative Skills
Fall Semester BA 3601 Financial Management
BA 1101 Introduction to Accounting BA 3602 Marketing Management
BA 1102 Microeconomics BA 4704 Management Information Systems
BA 1103 Introduction to Computers BA 4721 Advertising
BA 1104 Personal Management BA 4801 Law and Taxation
BA 1204 Maths for Business
BA 1206 Oral Communication and Presentation Skills Third Year

Spring Semester Fall Semester

BA 1201 Financial Accounting BA 1113 Islamic Studies
BA 1202 Macroeconomics BA 4804 Human Resource Management
BA 1203 Management Principles BA 2406 Business and Electronic Communication
BA 1105 English Writing Skills BA 3517 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
BA 2305 Statistics and Mathematics for Business Management
BA 2312 Human Behavior BA 3518 Law for Managers
BA 3605 Statistical Inference
Summer Semester
BA 2301 Introduction to Business Finance Spring Semester
BA 2302 Graphic Design in Multimedia BA 3519 Current Affairs
Presentations BA 1213 Pakistan Studies
BA 3616 Customer Relationship Management
Second Year BA 3618 Leadership Development
BA xxxx University Elective I
Fall Semester
BA 2303 Marketing Principles Fourth Year
BA 2304 Managerial Accounting
Fall Semester
BA 2315 Introduction to Social Sciences
BA 2403 Business Ethics BA 3507 Consumer Behavior
BA 3504 Organizational Behavior BA 3501 Financial Markets and Institutions
BA 1207 Introduction to Logic BA 4824 Sales Management
BA 3603 Business Research Methods
BA 4703 Staffing/Compensation and Employee
Development

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Spring Semester All courses may not necessarily be offered every
BA 4807 Research Project year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and
BA 4xxx University Elective II when required. Full-time academic load is six
BA 4814 Project Management courses (18 credit hours). All students are required
BA 4128 Operations and Supply Chain to register for full load in the first semester.
Management
BA 4827 Professional Development Internship
The internship is scheduled for summer at the end
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES of third year. After completion of the 6-week intern-
BA 4127 Managing Across Global Environment ship, all students are required to submit a compre-
BA 3617 Introduction to International Business hensive report giving details of their experience and
BA 3506 Foreign Languages learning.
BA 4768 Total Quality Management
BA 3613 World Economy

BS Accounting & Finance

BS (A&F) is a four year (eight semesters) program and consists of 144 credit hours of teaching.
Students are required to complete 46 courses and a 6 credit hours of final year project (to be offered
over last two semester) along with six weeks of internship to graduate. The maximum duration to
complete this degree program is six years. Graduates of BS (A & F) will get exemptions in nine
papers of both Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK. BSAF students are exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are only required to pass three case
studies. Whereas, BSAF alumni will be exempted from all 13 courses and operational level case
studies and will only attempt two case studies.
SZABIST also offers 2.5-year Bachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) program exclusively for
CAF qualified students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). CAF qualified
students are exempted from 60 credit hours (20 course) of course work and have to complete 78 credit
hours (26 courses) of course work and a 6 credit hours Research Project (to be offered over last two
semester).

First Year Second Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

AF 1101 Business Mathematics* AF 1202 Calculus for Business Studies
AF 1102 Computer Concepts and Applications* AF 1212 Essentials of Marketing
AF 1104 Introduction to Financial Accounting* AF 2302 Cost Accounting*
AF 1105 Pakistan Studies AF 2305 Organizational Behavior*
AF 2409 English Comprehension & AF 3505 Principles of Macroeconomics*
Oral Communication*. AF 4703 Introduction to Business Finance*
AF 1205 Islamic Studies/Humanities Spring Semester
Spring Semester AF 1109 Personal Management and
AF 2301 Business and Technical English Writing* Professional Development
AF 1211 Business Management* AF 2401 Management Accounting
AF 1201 Advanced Financial Accounting* AF 3501 Accounting and Financial Information
AF 2303 Introduction to Psychology Systems
AF 2304 Introduction to Sociology AF 2408 Business Analysis and Forecasting
AF 2405 Principles of Microeconomics* AF 2404 Money and Banking
AF 2406 Statistics and Probability*

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Third Year PROGRAM ELECTIVES
Fall Semester Accounting
AF 3607 Corporate Accounting* AF 4722 Advanced Performance Management
AF 3511 Auditing -I* AF 4721 Advanced Audit and Assurance
AF 3506 Statistical Inference AF 4822 Strategic Business Reporting
AF 3507 Financial Institutes and Markets AF 4723 Forensic Accounting
AF 3606 Taxation* AF 4821 Public Sector Accounting
AF 3608 Islamic Banking and Finance AF 4831 Forensic Analytics
AF 4732 Tax Crime and Fraud Investigation
Spring Semester AF 4735 Accounting for Islamic Finance
AF 3611 Auditing-II* AF 4835 Advanced Taxation
AF 3503 Business Ethics Finance
AF 3605 Financial Reporting* AF 4725 Analysis of Investment and
AF 4701 Business and Labor Law* Management of Portfolios
AF 4702 Financial Management AF 4825 International Finance
AF 3609 Business Research Methodologies AF 4824 Financing of SME
AF 4823 Financial Risk Analysis
Fourth Year AF 4826 Quantitative Data Analysis
Fall Semester AF 4724 Advanced Financial Management
AF 4xxx Accounting Elective-I AF 4727 Dynamics of Banking
AF 4707 Company Law* AF 4728 Financial Modeling
AF 4801 Corporate Finance AF 4726 Behavioral Finance
AF 4xxx Finance Elective-I AF 4828 Treasury and Funds Management
AF 4709 Final Project-I AF 4829 Fintech
AF 4711 e-Commerce and Management AF 4832 Financial Data Analytics
Information System AF 4729 Financial Econometrics
AF 4733 Alternative Investments
Spring Semester AF 4734 Financial Derivatives
AF 1204 Introduction to HRM AF 4833 Investment Banking
AF 2306 Pakistan Economic Policy AF 4731 Fraud and Risk Management in
AF 3504 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Financial Institutions
Management AF 4834 Islamic Insurance-Takaful
AF 4xxx Accounting Elective-II
AF 4809 Final Project-II Courses are subject to change.
AF 4xxx Finance Elective-II
Internship
*Exempt courses for CAF qualified students of Institute of The internship is scheduled for summer at the end
Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). of third year. After completion of the 6 weeks
internship, all students are required to submit a
All courses may not necessarily be offered every comprehensive report, giving details of their
year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and experience and learning.
when needed. Fulltime academic load is 18 credit
hours. All students are required to register for full
load in first semester.

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BS Entrepreneurship
SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Entrepreneurship degree program of 144 credit
hours. For the BS Entrepreneurship program, the students are required to complete 45 courses and
9 credit hours of Capstone Project. The courses include 41 compulsory courses and 4 program
electives. To complete the BS Entrepreneurship degree, students have to complete 144 credit hours
with a mandatory requirement of 2 apprenticeships. The maximum time limit to complete the BS
Entrepreneurship degree is six years. BS Entrepreneurship students and alumni, are exempted from
all 13 courses of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification and are
only required to pass three case studies.
First Year Sixth Semester
EN 3609 Capstone Project-I
First Semester EN 4702 Financing a Venture
EN 1103 Introduction to Accounting EN 3604 Logistic and Supply Chain Management
EN 1205 Microeconomics EN 3606 Intrapreneurship
EN 1102 Computer Applications in Business EN 3608 Social Entrepreneurship
EN 1206 Personal Management EN 3503 Entrepreneurial Marketing
EN 1101 Business Mathematics and Calculus
EN 1106 Oral and Written Communication Fourth Year
Second Semester Seventh Semester
EN 2303 Macroeconomics EN 4709 Capstone Project-II
EN 1209 Introduction to Social Science EN 3603 Launching a Venture
EN 1208 Business Management and Ethics EN 4707 Services Marketing
EN 1201 Accounting for Business Operations EN 4708 Technopreneurship
EN 2304 Managerial Statistics EN 4xxx Program Elective-I
EN 1211 Entrepreneurship and Small Business EN 4xxx Program Elective-II
Management
Eight Semester
Second Year EN 4809 Capstone Project-III
EN 3506 Sustainability and Technology
Third Semester EN 4807 Entrepreneurial Leadership
EN 2308 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behavior EN 4808 Professional Development
EN 1202 Business and Electronic Communication EN 4xxx Program Elective-III
EN 2305 Marketing Principles EN 4xxx Program Elective-IV
EN 1107 Pakistan Studies
EN 2309 Cost and Managerial Accounting Program Electives
EN 2301 Introduction to Business Finance EN 4828 Trade and Retail Management
EN 4724 Export Marketing
Fourth Semester EN 4721 Agribusiness Management
EN 3601 Analysis of Pakistani Industries EN 4725 Family Business Management
EN 2403 Consumer Behavior EN 4729 Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership
EN 2407 Legal Framework for Entrepreneurs EN 4726 Managing and Growing a Business
EN 1207 Islamic Studies / Humanities EN 4723 Creativity and Business
EN 3602 Human Resource Management EN 4829 Digital Entrepreneurship
EN 3507 Business Data Analysis
All courses may not necessarily be offered every year.
Third Year Alternate courses may be substituted as and when
required. Full-time academic load is six courses (18
Fifth Semester credit hours). All students are required to register for
EN 3509 Crisis Management full load in the first semester.
EN 3505 Marketing Research
Apprenticeship
EN 3607 Business Development
It is mandatory for students to do a two 6-week
EN 3504 Finance and Taxation for Entrepreneurs
apprenticeship with two different entrepreneurs.
EN 3605 Product Innovation and Design
EN 4703 Emerging Media Students will be shadowing mentors to get an inside
view at various operations inside the businesses that
will supplement their learning.
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Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
The EMBA is a 2-year program spread over four semesters and consists of 66 credit hours of teaching.
Twenty courses (60 credit hours), one Business Project (3 credits) and one Research Project (3 credits)
are needed to graduate. The maximum time limit to complete the EMBA degree is 4 years.

EMBA students and alumni are exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are only required to pass three case studies.

First Year BE 5322 Advertising

BE 5323 Brand Management
Fall Semester BE 5324 Consumer Behavior
BE 5101 Accounting for Business BE 5325 Customer Relationship Management
BE 5102 Business Management BE 5332 Integrated Marketing Communications
BE 5103 Contemporary Marketing BE 5326 Digital Marketing
BE 5104 Managerial Communication BE 5327 Emerging Media
BE 5105 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making BE 5328 Experiential and Content Marketing
BE 5329 Export Marketing
Spring Semester BE 5331 Global Marketing
BE 5201 Applied Research Methods BE 5335 SAP Sales and Distribution Module
BE 5202 Business Finance
BE 5203 Managerial Accounting and Control Finance
BE 5204 Managerial Economics BE 5425 International Banking and Finance
BE 5205 Marketing Management BE 5423 Corporate Finance
BE 5206 Organizational Behavior BE 5426 Islamic Banking and Finance
BE 5421 Analysis of Financial Statements
Second Year BE 5427 Portfolio and Investment Management
BE 5428 Project Evaluation
Fall Semester BE 5422 Banking Operations
BE 5301 Financial Management BE 5424 Financial Modeling
BE 5302 Human Resource Management BE 5429 Treasury and Funds Management
BE 5303 Operations and Supply Chain Management BE 5431 SAP Financial Accounting Module
BE 5309 Business Project BE 5432 SAP Management Accounting Module
BE 5xxx Program Elective-I (Marketing, HR,
Finance and Supply Chain) Human Resource Management
BE 5525 Leadership and Motivational Techniques
Spring Semester BE 5521 Compensation Management
BE 5401 Entrepreneurship and Family Businesses BE 5527 Recruitment and Selection
BE 5402 Ethics and Corporate Governance BE 5526 Performance Appraisal
BE 5403 Strategic Management BE 5531 Training and Development
BE 5409 Research Project BE 5522 Conflict Resolution
BE 5xxx Program Elective-II (Marketing, HR, BE 5523 Crisis Management
Finance and Supply Chain) BE 5524 HR Analytics
BE 5xxx Program Elective-III (Marketing, HR, BE 5528 Salary and Compensation
Finance and Supply Chain) BE 5529 Talent Management and Succession
Planning
PROGRAM ELECTIVES BE 5532 SAP Human Capital Module

Marketing Supply Chain Management

BE 5321 Services Marketing BE 5631 Supply Chain Management
BE 5334 Retail Management BE 5623 Dynamics of Logistics and Distribution
BE 5333 Media Planning and Management BE 5626 Operational Planning in Supply Chain

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BE 5627 Strategic Procurement in SCM The University reserves the right to change its programs
BE 5634 Advanced Manufacturing and TPM in SCM and policies at any time without prior notification.
BE 5622 Detailed Scheduling and Planning in SCM All courses may not be offered every year. Alternate
BE 5624 Execution and Control of Operations in SCM courses may be substituted as and when needed.
BE 5629 Supply Chain Finance
BE 5632 SAP Procurement Module
BE 5633 SAP Production-Planning and
Manufacturing Module

MBA Program
For students with 4-year undergraduate degree/16-years of education, the minimum duration of
the MBA program is 2 years. Twenty-two courses (66 credit hours) and 6 credit hours of Research
Project OR Thesis spread over two semesters (3+3) are required to complete the program. Students
are also required to complete a six-week internship. The maximum duration to complete MBA
program is 4 years. MBA Program is also accredited by National Business Education Accreditation
Council (NBEAC).

MBA (non-finance electives) students and alumni are exempted from all 13 courses of Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, and are only required to pass three case
studies. MBA students with finance electives and alumni are exempted from all 13 courses and
operational-level case studies and will only attempt two case studies.

First Year Spring Semester

BA 5104 Strategic Management
Fall Semester BA 5208 Strategic Finance
BA 5301 Financial Accounting* BA 5xxx Program Elective-II
BA 5419 Business Management and Ethics* BA 5xxx Program Elective-III
BA 5418 Managerial Communication* BA 5xxx Program Elective-IV
BA 5502 Quantitative Tools for Managers* BA 5608 Research Project - II (3 Credits)
BA 5302 Microeconomics* BA 5607 OR Thesis-II (3 Credits)
BA 5106 Marketing Management*
* Exempted courses for BBA and Equivalent degree
Spring Semester holders.
BA 5402 Macroeconomics*
BA 5205 Human Resources Management* The students with 4-year BBA/BABS/BS (Accounting
BA 5411 Cost and Management Accounting* & Finance)/BS (Entrepreneurship) or equivalent
BA 5401 Introduction to Business Finance* degree are exempted 36 credit hours of course work.
BA 5405 Statistical Inference* The minimum duration of degree for such students
BA 5501 Applied Research Methods will be 1.5-year with the following program structure:

Second Year First Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

BA 5308 International Business BA 5501 Applied Research Methods
BA 5601 Strategic HRM BA 5203 Strategic Marketing
BA 5105 Financial Management* BA 5601 Strategic HRM
BA 5203 Strategic Marketing BA 5208 Strategic Finance
BA 5xxx Program Elective-I
BA 5508 Research Project-I (3 Credits) OR
BA 5507 Thesis-I (3 Credits)

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Spring Semester Banking
BA 5104 Strategic Management BA 5137 International Banking
BA 5xxx Program Elective-I BA 5175 Banking Operations
BA 5xxx Program Elective-II BA 5184 Financial Product Regulations
BA 5508 Research Project-I (3 Credits) Or BA 5231 Islamic Banking and Finance
BA 5507 Thesis-I (3 Credits) BA 5235 Treasury and Funds Management
BA 5244 Investment Banking
Second Year BA 5273 Prudential Regulations
BA 5278 Banking Crises and Management
Fall Semester
BA 5308 International Business Human Resource Management
BA 5xxx Program Elective-III BA 5114 Leadership and Motivation Techniques
BA 5xxx Program Elective-IV BA 5118 Compensation Management
BA 5608 Research Project-II (3 Credits) Or BA 5159 Salary and Compensation
BA 5607 Thesis-II (3 Credits) BA 5164 Human Resources Information Systems
BA 5165 Job Analysis and Design
All courses may not be offered in every semester. BA 5167 Talent Management and
Alternative courses may be substituted as and when Succession Planning
required. BA 5185 Leadership Development
BA 5193 HR Operations and Business Partnering
*A student may take either Research Project or Thesis. BA 5196 Conflict Resolution
BA 5215 Recruitment and Selection
PROGRAM ELECTIVES BA 5216 Training and Development
BA 5239 HR Policy Development
Finance BA 5251 Human Resource Development
BA 5357 Advanced Financial Management BA 5285 Performance Management
BA 5132 Analysis of Financial Statements BA 5292 HR Analytics
BA 5133 Corporate Finance BA 5297 Human Capital Development and Analytics
BA 5134 Derivatives BA 5335 Human Resource Audit
BA 5135 Financial Markets and Institutions BA 5332 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource
BA 5138 Econometrics Management
BA 5139 Financial Risk Analysis BA 5435 Human Resource Management and
BA 5151 International Finance Technology
BA 5155 Mergers and Acquisitions BA 5452 Psychological Contract in Organizations
BA 5179 Commodity Pricing BA 5456 Leadership in Practice
BA 5187 Business Analysis and Forecasting
BA 5229 Financial Modeling Management
BA 5232 Portfolio and Investment Management BA 5111 Business Process Re-engineering
BA 5254 Fundamentals of Financial Engineering BA 5112 Change Management
BA 5262 Behavioral Finance BA 5116 Industrial Relations and Labor Laws
BA 5284 Theory and Practice of Lending BA 5136 Business Strategy and Policy
BA 5192 Financial Management Policy BA 5172 Entrepreneurial Business Strategy
BA 5294 Venture Capital and Private Equity BA 5213 Project Management
BA 5298 Financial Reporting and Analysis BA 5295 Crisis Management
BA 5454 Real Estate Investments and Finance BA 5334 Corporate Sustainability
BA 5349 FinTech BA 5242 Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing
BA 5358 Applied Islamic Banking and Finance BA 5434 Hospitality and Tourism Management
BA 5459 Islamic Capital and Money Markets BA 5333 Business Theory
BA 5433 Business Application

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MIS Supply Chain Management (SCM)
BA 5156 e-Commerce Strategies and Management BA 5457 Advanced Manufacturing and
BA 5163 Enterprise Resource Planning TPM in SCM
BA 5169 Technology Management and BA 5194 Supply Chain Finance
Innovation BA 5214 Supply Chain Management
BA 5181 Business Intelligence and Data BA 5263 Dynamics of Logistics and Distribution
Warehousing BA 5265 Operational Planning in Supply Chain
BA 5241 e-Commerce BA 5266 Strategic Procurement in SCM
BA 5287 Execution and Control of
Business Analytics Operations in SCM
BA 5455 Business Data Visualization BA 5291 Detailed Scheduling and
BA 5181 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Planning in SCM
BA 5236 Data Analytics for Business BA 5142 Materials Management
BA 5458 Business Intelligence Tools for Managers BA 5338 Shipping in SCM
BA 5359 Digital Analytics & Consumer Insights BA 5432 Green Supply Chain Management
BA 5431 Supply Chain Operations
Marketing BA 5449 Strategic Warehouse Management
BA 5121 Advertising BA 5439 Green Logistics
BA 5122 Brand Management BA 5237 Demand Planning and Forecasting in Supply
BA 5123 Consumer Behavior Chain
BA 5124 Customer Relationship Management BA 5144 Distribution and Supply Chain Network
BA 5129 Services Marketing Design
BA 5182 Trade Marketing BA 5356 International Trade Procedures and Practices
BA 5186 Social Marketing BA 5143 Digital Supply Chain
BA 5217 Industrial Marketing
BA 5224 Media Planning and Management Non-Credit Hours Course
BA 5226 Pharmaceutical Marketing BA 5110 Software Tools for Business
BA 5227 Sales Management
BA 5228 Retail Management Internship
BA 5246 Public Relations All MBA students are required to complete a 6-week
BA 5256 Integrated Marketing Communications internship. Completion of internship is a degree
BA 5259 Emerging Media requirement for all MBA programs. Students can
BA 5264 Interactive Global and Regional Marketing produce their current employment record as an
BA 5269 Marketing Intelligence alternative to the internship program provided such
BA 5281 Digital Marketing employment experience is recognized by SZABIST.
BA 5293 New Product Development
Process and Innovation
BA 5198 Experiential and Content Marketing
BA 5438 Marketing Practices in Pakistan
BA 5331 Marketing Analytics
BA 5339 Packaging for Brands
BA 5337 Retail Strategy and Structure
BA 5437 Retail Supply Chain Management
BA 5436 Retail Operation
BA 5336 Retail Buying and Merchandising
BA 5451 Strategic Entrepreneurship
BA 5355 Marketing Strategies for Emerging
Economies

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Master of Project Management (MPM)
Master of Project Management is designed to provide individuals with cutting edge insights of
project management to manage complex projects. Through this one year degree program, students
can gain actionable knowledge for real-world challenges which goes beyond traditional project
management fundamentals. The classes are offered on weekdays (Monday to Friday) as well as on
Weekends (Friday to Sunday). It comprises of 30 credit hours spread over two semesters. Minimum
ten courses are required to graduate. The maximum time to complete the degree is 4 years.

We are thrilled to share that our Master of Project Management has earned accreditation from PMI
Global Accreditation Center. This achievement demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our
program remains relevant in the ever-changing field of project management and provides students
with the skills they need to excel in the workforce.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• To build proficiency in advance knowledge of project management processes group (project life
cycle).
• To build, integrate and apply project management knowledge areas, tools, techniques, and
contemporary best practices through project life cycle for projects’ outcomes.
• To determine the strategic intent of the organization and integrate it into portfolio and project
objectives and outcomes for sustainable organizational competitiveness in changing environment.
• To develop leadership skills in developing project team and managing stakeholders’ relationship
effectively in multi-context projects.
• To support and demonstrate ethical and professional behavior and compliance to legal and
regulatory requirements relating to projects.
• To produce a comprehensive project plan in multi-context environment.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Integrate and evaluate management knowledge areas, best practices, and emerging trends in
making projects’ related decisions through projects’ life cycle in organizations.
• Build and apply enhanced competence in organizational strategic intent and integrate it into
planning and governance through the project life cycle of national and international projects.
• Evaluate and apply leadership skills (emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal
skills, team building, problem-solving negotiation, and conflict resolution) in developing
engagement and building partnerships with stakeholders to create synergy in multi-context
projects in a complex business environment.
• Integrate and apply appropriate tools, techniques, and project management approaches in
managing projects effectively.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior and compliance to legal and regulatory
requirements through the project life cycle.
• Create and present a comprehensive project plan is relevant to students’ professional domains.

First Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester

PM 5113 Principles of Project Management PM 5351 Project Risk Management
PM 5112 Organizational Project Management PM 5207 Software Tools for Project Management
PM 5111 Leadership and Work Ethics PM 5xxx Elective-I
PM 5114 Project Scope and Scheduling Management PM 5xxx Elective-II
PM 5104 Cost and Financial Management for Project PM 5208 Capstone Project
Management

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PROGRAM ELECTIVE Construction/Manufacturing
PM 5259 Construction Project Management
IT/Telecom PM 5263 Project Procurement and Contractual
PM 5157 Agile Project Management Management
PM 5152 Innovation and Technology Management PM 5264 Project Simulation
PM 5159 Project Analytics PM 5301 Project Quality Management
PM 5162 Telecom Project Management PM 5261 Blockchain Project Management
PM 5158 Digital Project Management PM 5262 Construction Quality and Cost Management
PM 5161 Project Resource and Communication
Management All courses may not be offered every semester. Alternative
courses may be substituted as and when required.
Govt/NGO
PM 5361 Government Planning and Development MPM students may switch to the MSPM program before
Management the third week of the first semester or after the first
PM 5364 Public Private Partnership Management semester, with relevant courses transferred and subject
PM 5362 NGO Project Management to meeting MSPM admission requirements. This option
PM 5363 Project Governance, Monitoring, and cannot be exercised in and after the second semester.
Evaluation
PM 5365 Sustainable Development Projects
PM 5155 Project Program Portfolio Management

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Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM)
SZABIST offers MS in Project Management (MSPM) program which is equivalent to MPhil. The
program lays the foundation for students who are planning to pursue doctoral studies. This program
offers two streams for MSPM. The first stream is coursework-based and the second is research-based.
In either stream, students are required to complete 30 credit hours. The maximum time limit to
complete the MSPM degree is four years and the minimum time to complete is 1.5/2 years. All MSPM
students are required to clear GRE, GAT General test, or HAT relevant with a minimum 50% score.

Research Work-Based Stream MP 5215 Human Resource Management Communication

• Five compulsory courses (15 credit hours) MP 5217 Financial Decision Analysis
• Two Independent Research Studies (6 credit hours) MP 5218 Software Project Management
OR Thesis (6 credit hours) MP 5224 Project Scope
• Three elective courses (09 credit hours) MP 5223 Project Scheduling, Planning and Time
Management
Course Work-Based Stream
MP 5226 Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation of
• Five compulsory courses (15 credit hours)
Development Projects
• Five elective courses (15 credit hours)
MP 5314 Project Review, Assurance and Governance
First Year MP 5317 Supply Chain Management
MP 5318 Business Analysis
Fall Semester MP 5324 Risk Management Dynamics
MP 5107 Fundamentals of Project Management MP 5325 Project Simulation
MP 5113 Strategic Management and Leadership MP 5328 Project Risk Management
MP 5103 Research Methodology
MP 5xxx Elective-I Elective courses may vary from time to time. All courses
Spring Semester may not necessarily be offered every year. Alternate
MP 5202 Quantitative Tools for Research courses may be substituted as and when required.
MP 5213 Case Studies in Project Management
MP 5xxx Elective-II Students cannot register in Independent Research Study
MP 5xxx Elective-III (IRS) or Thesis without completion of Research Methodology
and Quantitative Tools for Research. To register in thesis
Second Year students are also required to complete course work before
Fall Semester registering for Thesis.
MP 5xxx Thesis-I* OR Independent Research
The maximum course load for a semester is 4 courses (12
Study-I*/Elective-IV**
credit hours). Summer is not a regular semester; therefore,
MP 5xxx Independent Research Study - II/Elective-V**
courses are not offered on a regular basis regularly in
Spring Semester summer.
MP 5xxx Thesis-II
MS (Project Management) Bridge Arrangement
* Thesis to be registered in two parts while Independent This arrangement allows MPM graduates to enhance
Research Study-I and Independent Research Study-II can their academic qualification. For MPM (30 Credits Program)
be opted in one semester by research stream students. graduates, a maximum of 5 courses would be transferred
to the MSPM program and for MPM (33 Credits Program)
** Elective-V and Elective-VI to be opted by students graduates, a maximum of six courses can be transferred
following course work scheme. to the MSPM program; subject to passing the courses
with a minimum 2.75-grade points point and on surrendering
MSPM students may switch to the MPM program after
the MPM degree. The Project, Project in Primavera, IT
admissions before the third week of the first semester or
Tools for Project Management, and SAP Training are not
after completion of first semester. This option; however,
transferrable towards MSPM degree completion requirements
cannot be exercised in and after the second semester.
for MPM graduates.
PROGRAM ELECTIVES
MP 5102 Project Management Constraints All MSPM candidates are required to pass HAT
MP 5201 Quality Management Tools relevant/GAT General with a minimum 50% score or
MP 5205 Theories of Management GRE score as applicable for the MS program.
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Master of Science in Management Sciences
There are two streams available for Master of Science in Management Sciences. One Stream is by
Course Work and other one is by Research Work. In Course Work Stream, the student is required
to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In the Research Work Stream, the student is required
to complete 8 Courses and Two IRS OR one Thesis of Six credit hours. In both the streams, 30 credit
hours are to be completed. The time limit to earn an MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. The detail of
two streams is as follows:

1. MS By Course Work Stream 2. MS By Research Work Stream

The Scheme of Study is as follows: The Scheme of Study is as follows:
• Six Compulsory Courses • Six Compulsory Courses
• Four Program Electives • Two Program Electives
• No IRS or Thesis • Two IRS OR Thesis

Compulsory Courses Compulsory Courses

MS 5137 Research Methods and Techniques MS 5137 Research Methods and Techniques
MS 5204 Quantitative Tools for Research MS 5204 Quantitative Tools for Research
MS 5132 Applied Strategic Management MS 5132 Applied Strategic Management
MS 5104 Strategic Marketing Decisions MS 5104 Strategic Marketing Decisions
MS 5318 Strategic Finance MS 5318 Strategic Finance
MS 5238 Strategic Human Resource Development MS 5238 Strategic Human Resource Development

Program Electives (Program Electives in any of Program Electives (Program Electives in any of
following areas subject to the offering of Course) following areas subject to the offering of Course)
• Finance • Finance
• Marketing • Marketing
• Human Resource Management • Human Resource Management
• Business Analytics • Business Analytics

First Year First Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

MS 5137 Research Methods and Techniques MS 5137 Research Methods and Techniques
MS 5132 Applied Strategic Management MS 5132 Applied Strategic Management
MS 5238 Strategic Human Resource Development MS 5238 Strategic Human Resource Development
MS 5104 Strategic Marketing Decisions MS 5104 Strategic Marketing Decisions

Spring Semester Spring Semester

MS 5204 Quantitative Tools for Research MS 5204 Quantitative Tools for Research
MS 5318 Strategic Finance MS 5318 Strategic Finance
MS 5xxx Program Elective I MS 5xxx Program Elective I
MS 5xxx Program Elective II MS 5xxx Program Elective II

Second Year Second Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

MS 5xxx Program Elective III MS 5xxx IRS I and IRS II OR
MS 5xxx Program Elective IV MS 5xxx Thesis (Part I)

Spring Semester
MS 5xxx Thesis (Part II) If Any

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PROGRAM ELECTIVES MS 5423 Global Governance and Development
Finance MS 5427 Seminars in HRM
MS 5113 Financial Time Series
MS 5103 Managerial Economics Business Analytics
MS 5105 Econometrics MS 5467 Tools for Data Analytics (Mandatory for
MS 5111 Derivatives and Financial Risk Business Analytics Students)
MS 5115 Operations and Mathematical Modeling MS 5454 Data Mining
MS 5134 Behavioral Finance
MS 5206 Modern Financial Applications Finance
MS 5215 Corporate Finance MS 5461 Fintech/Data Science for Finance
MS 5217 Corporate Finance Planning and MS 5452 Applied Time Series Analysis for With
Decisions Software Forecasting
MS 5218 Financial Markets MS 5469 Risk Management
MS 5237 Business Finance and Decision Making MS 5459 Financial Modelling with Software
MS 5414 Applied Econometrics
MS 5421 Capital Asset Pricing Model Marketing
MS 5425 Empirical Asset Pricing MS 5456 Digital Marketing and Social Media
MS 5317 Seminars in Finance MS 5468 Retailing and Analytics
MS 5426 Mathematical Modeling in Finance MS 5465 Market Strategy and Forecasting
MS 5412 Islamic Banking and Finance MS 5453 Customer Relations Management
MS 5461 Fintech/Data Science for Finance
MS 5452 Applied Time Series Analysis for With Management/HRM
Software Forecasting MS 5455 Decision Support System
MS 5469 Risk Management MS 5464 Management Models
MS 5459 Financial Modelling with Software MS 5457 Disaster Management (GIS)
MS 5463 HR Analytics
Marketing MS 5466 Performance Management
MS 5301 Seminars in Marketing
MS 5422 Distribution and Channel Management Supply Chain Management
MS 5424 Strategic Brand Management MS 5471 Strategies for Managing Supply Chain
MS 5429 Marketing Metrics MS 5451 Advanced Warehouse, Stores and
MS 5431 Strategic Entrepreneurial Marketing Material Management
MS 5432 Strategic Social Marketing MS 5462 Green Supply Chain Management
MS 5428 Global Marketing Strategies MS 5458 Distribution Networks
MS 5433 Advertising Research
MS 5434 Behavioral Marketing Program Elective courses may vary from time to time.
MS 5456 Digital Marketing and Social Media All courses may not necessarily be offered every year.
MS 5468 Retailing and Analytics Alternate courses may be substituted as and when
MS 5465 Market Strategy and Forecasting
required.
MS 5453 Customer Relations Management
Students cannot register in Independent Research Study
Human Resource Management
MS 5101 Change Management (IRS) OR thesis without completing six compulsory
MS 5102 Organizational Development courses.
MS 5202 Organizational Strategies and
Effectiveness Maximum course load for a semester is 4 courses (12
MS 5203 Global Corporate Strategy credit hours). Summer is not a regular semester; therefore,
MS 5205 International Business Management courses are not offered on a regular basis in summer. A
MS 5211 Creative Leadership student can take maximum two interdisciplinary elective
MS 5216 Corporate Governance courses in SS/CS/IT/ Media/MBA program with the prior
MS 5225 Leadership and Motivation Techniques approval of respective program managers.
MS 5229 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
MS 5241 Public Administration and Governance
MS 5245 System Thinking and Organizational
Learning
MS 5303 Issues in Strategic Management
MS 5415 NGO Management

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Master of Science in Finance & Economics (MSFE)
The Master of Science in Finance & Economics (MSFE) program is of two years duration. MSFE
program is offered with two streams, first stream consist of coursework only and second stream is
research-based. Students opting either one of the two streams are required to complete 30 credit
hours. Coursework-based stream requires completion of 10 courses of 03-credit hours each. The
research-based stream requires students to complete 08 courses of 03 credit hours each (24 credit
hours) and two Independent Research Studies (IRS) or a Thesis (06 credit hours) spread over two
semesters. The maximum time limit to complete the MSFE degree is 04-years and a minimum time
to complete is 1.5/2years.

Course Work-Based Stream Research Work-Based Stream

• Six Compulsory Courses • Six Compulsory Courses
• Four Program Electives • Two Program Electives
• No Independent Research Study (IRS) or Thesis • Two Independent Research Study (IRS) or Thesis (3+3
Credits)
First Year
First Year
Fall Semester
FE 5103 Research Methods and Techniques Fall Semester
FE 5104 Strategic Finance FE 5103 Research Methods and Techniques
FE 5102 Financial Econometrics FE 5104 Strategic Finance
FE 5101 Economic Theory FE 5102 Financial Econometrics
FE 5101 Economic Theory
Spring Semester
FE 5202 Quantitative Tools for Research Spring Semester
FE 5201 Mathematics for Economics and Finance FE 5202 Quantitative Tools for Research
FE 5xxx Program Elective I FE 5201 Mathematics for Economics and Finance
FE 5xxx Program Elective II FE 5xxx Program Elective I
FE 5xxx Program Elective II
Second Year
Second Year
Fall Semester
FE 5xxx Program Elective III Fall Semester
FE 5xxx Program Elective IV FE 5xxx Independent Research Study – I or Thesis-I

Spring Semester
FE 5xxx Independent Research Study – II or Thesis-II

Program Electives Economics

Finance FE 5121 Behavioral and Experimental Economics
FE 5225 Empirical Asset Pricing FE 5125 Health Economics
FE 5223 Data Science for Finance FE 5127 Introduction to Game Theory
FE 5224 Derivatives and Financial Risk FE 5123 Economic Theory
FE 5228 Islamic Economics and Finance FE 5128 Public Economics
FE 5221 Alternative Investments FE 5124 Environmental Economics
FE 5222 Behavioral Finance FE 5122 Development Economics
FE 5226 Financial Modelling with Software FE 5126 Industrial Economics
FE 5229 Theory of Finance
FE 5227 Financial Time Series

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Maximum course load for a semester is 4 courses (12 taking coursework-stream are required to register two
credit hours). Summer is not a regular semester; therefore, electives from Finance and two from Economics stream
courses are not offered on regular basis in summer. respectively; students taking research-based stream are
Students can take maximum two relevant electives from required to take one elective from finance and one elective
MBA or MSMS program with prior approval of program from economics stream respectively.
manager. Students cannot register in Independent Research Study
Elective courses may vary from time to time. All courses (IRS) or thesis without completing six compulsory courses.
may not necessarily be offered every semester. Students

PhD Management Science

For PhD Program, students are required to complete 48 credit hours. Five courses of 3 credit hours
each, one Independent Research Study of 3 credit hours and one dissertation of 30 credit hours are
required. Following are the important points for PhD in Management Sciences:

• There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques and
Advanced Quantitative Tools for Research.
• Students cannot register in IRS before completing all compulsory courses.
• Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or thesis which will be decided by the
Interview Board at the time of admission.
• Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses.
• The student will not be allowed to register in Compulsory Courses before completing prerequisite
courses/ thesis if any.
• Dissertation of 30 credit hours is Compulsory.
• Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test
and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement.
• All the requirements of HEC must be fulfilled which include the following:
• Passing GAT Subject with minimum 60%.
• Maintaining minimum CGPA requirement for each course and for entire program.
• Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed).
• Publishing one Research Paper from the thesis in W,X, and Y-category journal before the completion
of 30 Credit Hours Dissertation.
• Program Elective courses to be selected from the specialized area of Marketing, Finance and Human
Resource Management.
• Maximum course load for each semester is 9 credit hours.
• Time duration for PhD is Minimum 3 years and Maximum 8 years.
• All general guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable to
PhD-Management Science.

First Year Second Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

MS 6106 Advanced Research Methods MS 6xxx Dissertation (Proposal in
and Techniques Two Semester)
MS 6216 Advanced Quantitative Tools
for Research Spring Semester
MS 6xxx Program Elective I MS 6xxx Dissertation

Spring Semester
MS 6xxx Program Elective II
MS 6xxx Program Elective III
MS 6xxx Independent Research Study

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Third Year MS 6413 International Business Management
MS 6414 Global Governance and Development
Fall Semester MS 6416 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
MS 6xxx Dissertation MS 6417 Leadership and Motivation Techniques
MS 6419 System Thinking and Organizational
Spring Semester Learning
MS 6xxx Dissertation MS 6427 Applied Strategic Management
MS 6424 Strategic Management
PROGRAM ELECTIVES MS 6426 Seminars in HRM
Finance
MS 6111 Business Finance and Decision Making Program Elective courses may vary from time to time.
MS 6113 Applied Econometrics All courses may not necessarily be offered every year.
MS 6202 Econometrics Alternate courses may be substituted as and when
MS 6315 Capital Asset Pricing Model required.
MS 6317 Empirical Asset Pricing
MS 6318 Financial Markets Course registration is subjected to course offering as per
MS 6319 Modern Financial Applications Zabdesk each semester. The above course plan is tentative
MS 6322 Behavioral Finance for basic understanding. Students can register in any
MS 6323 Corporate Finance number of offered course/s but not exceeding 3 courses
MS 6411 Financial Time Series (9 credit hours) per semester. One extra course can be
MS 6418 Operations and Mathematical Modeling allowed depending on the approval of program manager.
MS 6429 Islamic Banking and Finance Summer is not a regular semester and no fresh registration
MS 6421 Corporate Finance Planning and Decision is offered during Summer. A student can take maximum
MS 6422 Derivatives and Financial Risk two interdisciplinary elective courses in SS/CS/IT/Media/MBA
MS 6423 Managerial Economics program with the prior approval of respective program
MS 6325 Seminars in Finance managers.
MS 6425 Strategic Finance
MS 6434 Mathematical Modeling in Finance

Marketing
MS 6204 Strategic Marketing Decisions
MS 6215 Seminars in Marketing
MS 6312 Advance Marketing Strategy
MS 6316 Distribution and Channel Management
MS 6415 Strategic Brand Management
MS 6431 Marketing Metrics
MS 6432 Strategic Entrepreneurial Marketing
MS 6433 Strategic Social Marketing
MS 6428 Global Marketing Strategies
MS 6326 Advertising Research
MS 6435 Behavioral Marketing

Human Resource Management

MS 6112 Strategic Human Resource Development
MS 6114 NGO Management
MS 6201 Change Management
MS 6205 Public Administration and Governance
MS 6211 Organizational Development
MS 6311 Corporate Governance
MS 6314 Global Corporate Strategy
MS 6321 Organizational Strategies and Effectiveness
MS 6324 Issues in Strategic Management
MS 6412 Creative Leadership

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING
The Department of Computing is aimed to produce globally recognized scientific and technological experts in
the field of computing. In the recent decade the computer science has played a catalytic role for many real-world
applications. This includes, but not limited to, banking, software house, education, government, commerce,
security, healthcare etc. The Department of Computing at SZABIST is committed to produce quality graduated
who can satisfy the national and global contemporary scientific and technological needs. The students are
encouraged to render cutting edge research & development in the domain of computing to handle socio-economic
challenges.

PROGRAMS
The Department of Computing at SZABIST offers degree program both at undergraduate and graduate level. All
programs being offered in the Department of Computing are fully in-line with the guidance of Higher Education
Commission and in accordance with the national and global industrial needs. The programs being offered at the
Department of Computing are accredited by National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC),
Pakistan.
 FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
BS Computer Science
The program is offered through a well-trained foreign qualified faculty. It consists of 41 courses
(five/six courses per semester) with a total of 130 credit hours. BSCS Program is accredited by
NCEAC. The maximum time to complete the degree is six years.

BS (Computer Science) COURSE PLAN (ROADMAP)

Sem. Codes Course Title Cr.Hrs. Pre-Req.
First Year
Fall Semester
CSC 1101 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3, 0 3
CSC 1102 English Composition and Comprehension 3, 0 3
CSC 1103 Fundamentals of Programming 3, 0 3
CSCL 1103 Lab : Fundamentals of Programming 0, 1 1
CSC 1107 Applied Physics 2, 0 2
CSCL 1107 Lab : Applied Physics 0, 1 1
CSC 1108 Introduction to Computer Science 2, 0 2
CSCL1108 Lab : Introduction to Computer Science 0, 1 1
CSC 1109 Pakistan Studies 2, 0 2
18
Spring Semester
CSC 1208 Object Oriented Programming Techniques 3, 0 3 CSC 1103
CSCL 1208 Lab: Object Oriented Programming Techniques 0, 1 1 CSCL 1103
CSC 2101 Communication and Presentation Skills 3, 0 3 CSC 1102
CSC 2103 Digital Logic Design 3, 0 3 CSC 1107
CSCL 2103 Lab: Digital Logic Design 0, 1 1 CSCL 1107
CSC 1206 Probability and Statistics 3, 0 3
CSC 1209 Islamic Studies/ Humanities 2, 0 2
16
Second Year
Fall Semester
CSC 1201 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3, 0 3
CSC 2102 Data Structures and Algorithms 3, 0 3 CSC 1208
CSCL 2102 Lab: Data Structures and Algorithms 0, 1 1 CSCL 1208
CSC 2201 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3, 0 3
CSCL 2201 Lab: Computer Organization and Assembly Language 0, 1 1
CSC xxxx University Elective-1 3, 0 3
CSC xxxx CS Supporting-1 3, 0 3
17
Spring Semester
CSC 2203 Database Systems 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
CSCL 2203 Lab: Database Systems 0, 1 1 CSCL 2102
CSC 2204 Finite Automata Theory and Formal Languages 3, 0 3
CSC 2206 Linear Algebra 3, 0 3
CSC 3202 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
CSC xxxx University Elective -2 3, 0 3
16

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Third Year
Fall Semester
CSC 2205 Operating Systems 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
CSCL 2205 Lab: Operating Systems 0, 1 1
CSC 3109 Software Engineering 3, 0 3
CSC 3201 Compiler Construction 3, 0 3 CSC 2204
CSC xxxx CS Supporting -2 3, 0 3
CSC xxxx CS Supporting-3 3, 0 3
16
Spring Semester
CSC 1205 Technical and Business Writing 3,0 3
CSC 3205 Computer Networks and Data Communications 3, 0 3
CSCL 3205 Lab: Computer Networks and Data Communications 0, 1 1
CSC 4101 Artificial Intelligence 3, 0 3 CSC1201
CSCL 4101 Lab: Artificial Intelligence 0, 1 1
CSC 4xxx CS Elective-1 3, 0 3
CSC 4xxx CS Elective-2 3, 0 3
17

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
CSC 4105 Final Year Project-I 0, 3 3
CSC 4106 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3, 0 3 CSC 2205
CSC 4xxx CS Elective-3 3, 0 3
CSC 4102 Professional Practices 3, 0 3
CSC xxxx University Elective-3 3, 0 3
15
Spring Semester
CSC 4201 Information Security 3, 0 3
CSC 4205 Final Year Project-II 0, 3 3
CSC 4xxx CS Elective-4 3, 0 3
CSC 4xxx CS Elective-5 3, 0 3
CSC xxxx University Elective-4 3, 0 3
15
130

**A CSC xxxx Mathematics deficiency course will be offered to those students who have limited mathematical
background (if deemed necessary by relevant PM/HOD).

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CS ELECTIVES CSC 4603 Management Principles
CSC 4802 Android Application Development CSC 4504 Organizational Behavior
CSC 4703 Applied Data Mining CSC 4604 Research Report
CSC 4803 Auditing Information Systems
CSC 4804 Business Process Re-engineering COMPUTER SCIENCE SUPPORTING COURSES
CSC 4705 Control Systems Coverage of relevant pre-requisite will be ensured
CSC 4805 Data and Network Security while allowing any of the following courses from this
CSC 4807 Embedded Programming category:
CSC 4708 Enterprise Resource Planning
CSC 4808 Ethical Hacking CSC 2122 Differential Equations
CSC 4709 Internet Business Models CSC 1202 Multivariate Calculus
CSC 4809 iOS Development CSC 2123 Graph Theory
CSC 4712 IT Innovations CSC 2121 Theory of Programming Languages
CSC 4713 Managing Data-Center Projects CSC 3203 Numerical Computing
CSC 4812 Mechatronics CSC 2126 Software Construction and Development
CSC 4813 Modeling and Simulation
CSC 4714 Network Security and Encryption DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS
CSC 4815 Software Engineering-II Course Group Cr. Hrs. %
CSC 4814 Software Project Management
Computing Core Courses 39 30%
CSC 4716 Switching and Routing
CSC 4816 Technopreneurship Supporting Areas 12 9%
CSC 4717 Web Technologies-I General Education 19 15%
CSC 4817 Web Technologies-II Computer Science Core Courses 24 18%
CSC 4718 Wireless and Mobile Technologies Electives 15 12%
CSC 4823 Interaction Design
Supporting Courses 9 7%
CSC 4719 Game Development
CSC 4721 Introduction to Cloud Computing University Electives 12 9%
CSC 4822 Software Engineering Economics Total 130 100%
CSC 4818 Data Sciences
CSC 4824 Embedded Systems Internship
CSC 4825 Computer Graphics The internship is scheduled for summer at the end of
CSC 4722 Introduction to Blockchain Technology third year. After completion of the six-week internship,
CSC 4723 Blockchain and Smart Contract all students are required to submit a comprehensive
Development report giving details of their experience and learning.
CSC 4724 User Interface Design
CSC 4725 Introduction to Development and Operations
CSC 4726 Systems and Network Administration
CSC 4727 Hybrid Mobile Application Development
CSC 4827 Software Quality Engineering and Testing

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES
Each campus may offer university electives as per
convenience and availability of resources. The Electives
being offered at Karachi Campus as are as follows:

CSC 4501 Business and Technology Ethics

CSC 4606 Psychology
CSC 4605 Sociology
CSC 4601 Foreign Languages
CSC 4502 Design and Creativity
CSC 4602 History of Scientific Ideas
CSC 4503 Introduction to Accounting

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BS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The BS Software Engineering program at SZABIST is a full-time four year degree program
comprising eight semesters with minimum of 130 credit hours. The degree program is designed
around a set of courses pertaining to the principles of software analysis, design, architecture,
development, testing, and maintenance techniques that are necessary to produce high-quality
software systems. Some additional courses from the disciplines of Computer Science,
Mathematics, Management Science, and Humanities are part of the degree program to develop a
broader knowledge base of the students.

The BS Software Engineering program is offered through a trained foreign qualified faculty. It
consists of 42 courses with a total of 130 credits hours. The maximum duration to complete the
degree is six years.
BS (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING) COURSE PLAN (ROADMAP)
Sem. Codes Course Title Cr.Hrs. Pre-Req.
First Year
Semester -1st
CSC 1101 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3, 0 3
CSC 1102 English Composition and Comprehension 3, 0 3 -
CSC 1103 Fundamentals of Programming 3, 0 3 -
CSCL 1103 Lab: Fundamentals of Programming 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1107 Applied Physics 2, 0 2 -
CSCL 1107 Lab : Applied Physics 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1108 Introduction to Computer Science 2, 0 2 -
CSCL 1108 Lab: Introduction to Computer Science 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1109 Pakistan Studies 2, 0 2 -
Sub-total 18
Semester -2nd
CSC 1208 Object Oriented Programming Techniques 3, 0 3 CSC 1103
CSCL 1208 Lab: Object Oriented Programming Techniques 0, 1 1 CSC 1103
CSC 2101 Communication and Presentation Skills 3, 0 3 CSC 1102
CSC 3109 Software Engineering 3, 0 3 -
CSC 1201 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3, 0 3 -
CSC 1209 Islamic Studies/ Humanities 2, 0 2 -
SEC xxxx University Elective-I 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 18
Second Year
Semester -3rd
CSC 2102 Data Structures and Algorithms 3, 0 3 CSC 1208
CSCL 2102 Lab: Data Structures and Algorithms 0, 1 1 CSC 1208
SEC 2403 Software Requirement Engineering 3, 0 3 CSC 3104
SEC 2103 Human Computer Interaction 3, 0 3 CSC 3104
CSC 2206 Linear Algebra 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx University Elective-II 3, 0 3
Sub-total 16

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Sem. Codes Course Title Cr.Hrs. Pre-Req.
Semester -4
th

CSC 2205 Operating Systems 3, 0 3 CSC 2102

CSCL 2205 Lab: Operating Systems 0, 1 1 CSC 2102
CSC 2203 Database Systems 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
CSCL 2203 Lab: Database Systems 0, 1 1 CSC 2102
SEC 2404 Software Design and Architecture 2, 0 2 CSC 5163
SECL 2404 Lab: Software Design and Architecture 0, 1 1 CSC 5163
CSC 1206 Probability and Statistics 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx University Elective - III 3, 0 3
Sub-total 17
Third Year
Semester -5th
SEC 3604 Software Construction and Development 2, 0 2 SEC XXX
SECL 3604 Lab: Software Construction and Development 0, 1 1 SEC XXX
CSC 3205 Computer Networks and Data Communication 3, 0 3
CSCL 3205 Lab: Computer Networks and Data Communication 0, 1 1
CSC 1205 Technical and Business Writing 3, 0 3 CSC 2101
SEC xxxx SE Supporting -I 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx SE Supporting -II 3, 0 3
Sub-total 16
Semester -6th
SEC 3608 Software Quality Engineering and Testing 3, 0 3 CSC 3104
SEC 3617 Information Security 3, 0 3
CSC 4102 Professional Practices 3, 0 3
SEC 3607 Web Engineering 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx SE Elective - I 3, 0
SEC 4xxx SE Supporting - III 3, 0 3
Sub-total 18
Fourth Year
Semester -7th
SEC 3603 Software Project Management 3, 0 3 CSC 3104
SEC 3606 Software Re-Engineering 3, 0 3 SEC XXX
SEC xxxx SE Elective -II 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx SE Elective - III 3, 0 3
CSC 4105 Final Year Project - I 0, 3 3
Sub-total 15
Semester -8th
SEC xxxx SE Elective — IV 3, 0 3
SEC xxxx SE Elective — V 3, 0 3
CSC 4205 Final Year Project — II 0, 3 3 CSC 4105
SEC xxxx University Elective — IV 3, 0 3
Sub-total 12
Total 130

**A CSC xxxx Mathematics deficiency course will be offered to those students who have limited mathematical
background (if deemed necessary by relevant PM/HOD).

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SE Electives DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS
SEC 4516 Artificial Intelligence
Course Group Cr. Hrs. %
SEC 4537 Parallel and Distributed Computing
SEC 4515 Digital Image Processing Computing Core Courses 39 31%
SEC 4528 Game Development Software Engineering Core Courses 27 18%
SEC 4532 Introduction to Cloud Computing Electives 15 12%
SEC 4543 Systems Programming Supporting 9 7%
SEC 4544 Technopreneurship General Education 19 14%
SEC 3614 Computer Graphics
University Electives 12 9%
SEC 4514 Introduction to Data Science
SEC 4534 Modeling and Simulation Mathematics and Science Foundation 12 9%
SEC 3612 Mobile Application Development Total 130 100%
SEC 4521 Agent Based Software Engineering
SEC 4522 Big Data Analytics Internship
SEC 4523 Computational Intelligence The internship is scheduled at the end of third year.
SEC 4524 Computer Vision After completion of the six-week internship, all students
SEC 4526 Design Patterns are required to submit a comprehensive report, giving
SEC 4511 e-Commerce details of their experience and learning.
SEC 4527 Formal Methods
SEC 4531 Information Systems Audit All courses may not be offered in every semester.
SEC 4533 Management Information Systems Elective courses may vary from time to time. Alternative
SEC 4535 Multimedia Communication courses may be substituted as and when required.
SEC 4536 Natural Language Processing
SEC 4538 Real Time Systems
SEC 4539 Semantic Web
SEC 4519 Software Engineering Economics
SEC 4542 Software Metrics
SEC 4545 Topics in Software Engineering
SEC 4518 Visual Programming
SEC 4525 Data Encryption and Security
SEC 4529 Global Software Development

SE Supporting courses
SEC 4713 Digital Logic Design
SEC 4714 Business Process Engineering
SEC 4711 Formal Methods in Software Engineering
SEC 4712 Operations Research
SEC 4715 Stochastic Processes

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES
SEC 3309 Organizational Behavior
SEC 3307 Foreign Languages
SEC 3308 Management Principles
SEC 3306 Sociology
SEC 3311 Psychology
SEC 3301 Introduction to Management
SEC 3302 Financial Accounting
SEC 3303 Human Resource Management

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MS Computer Science
SZABIST offers MSCS degree in three domains: Core Computer Science area and in two
specialization tracks; i.e., Software Engineering (SE) and Networks and Security (N&S) in order to
cater to the market needs. Students have to complete 3 focused courses in any specific domain.

The program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the evening. It requires 33 credit hours to
complete. Although the institutional administration emphasize and encourage students to
undertake research, they can take two courses in lieu of research in specific domains. If student
opts for course work only, he/she is required to complete 11 courses of 3 credit hours each. Else,
the student is required to complete 9 courses (27 credit hours) and two Independent Research
Studies (6 credit hours) OR one Thesis (6 credit hours).

The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is 4 years.

Master of Science in Computer Science Master of Science in Computer Science

(In Core Computer Science) (With Specialization in Software Engineering)

First Year First Year

First Semester First Semester

CSC 5105 Research Methodology CSC 5105 Research Methodology
CSC 5101 Advanced Algorithms Analysis CSC 5101 Advanced Algorithms Analysis
CSC 5102 Theory of Computation CSC 5102 Theory of Computation

Second Semester Second Semester

CSC 5201 Advanced Operating Systems CSC 5201 Advanced Operating Systems
CSC 5202 Advanced Computer Architecture CSC 5202 Advanced Computer Architecture
CSC 5xxx Elective-I (from CS Stream) SEC 5xxx Elective-I (from SE Stream)

Second Year Second Year

Third Semester Third Semester

CSC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research Study-I CSC/SEC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research
OR Course Work (from CS-Stream) Study I OR Course Work (from CS
CSC 5xxx Elective-II (from CS-Stream) Stream or from SE-Stream)
CSC 5xxx Elective-III (from CS-Stream) SEC 5xxx Elective-II (from SE-Stream)
SEC 5xxx Elective-III (from SE-Stream)
Fourth Semester
CSC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research Study-II Fourth Semester
OR Course Work (from CS-Stream) CSC/SEC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research
CSC 5xxx Elective-IV (from CS-Stream) Study II OR Course Work (from
CS Stream or from SE-Stream)
SEC 5xxx Elective-IV (from SE-Stream)

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Master of Science in Computer Science SE-Stream
(With Specialization in Networks & Security) SEC 5163 Software Requirement Engineering
SEC 5161 Software System Architecture
First Year SEC 5164 Software System Quality
SEC 5162 Advanced Software Engineering
First Semester SEC 5261 Software Analysis and Testing
CSC 5105 Research Methodology SEC 5263 Web Engineering
CSC 5101 Advanced Algorithms Analysis SEC 5262 Software Project Management
CSC 5102 Theory of Computation
N&S-Stream
Second Semester NSC 5161 Advanced Computer Networks
CSC 5201 Advanced Operating Systems NSC 5163 Network Security
CSC 5202 Advanced Computer Architecture NSC 5164 Applied Cryptography
NSC 5xxx Elective-I (from N&S Stream) NSC 5162 Information Security
NSC 5165 Cyber Security
Second Year NSC 5261 Wireless Sensor Networks
NSC 5264 Telecom Policies and Regulations
Third Semester NSC 5263 Mobile Ad-hoc Networks
CSC/NSC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research NSC 5262 Advanced Data Communications
Study I OR Course Work (from NSC 5265 Advanced Routing and Switching
CS Stream or from NSC 5166 Advanced Ethical Hacking
N&S-Stream)
NSC 5xxx Elective-II (from N&S-Stream) Pre-Requisites:
NSC 5xxx Elective-III (from N&S-Stream) For any advanced course, pre-requisite course
must have been taken before.
Fourth Semester For each track, the following courses must have
CSC/NSC 5xxx Thesis/Independent Research been done prior to admission.
Study II OR Course Work (from
CS Stream or from MS (CS) (In Core Computer Science)
N&S-Stream Programming Fundamental
NSC 5xxx Elective-IV (from N&S-Stream) Data Structures
Operating Systems
CS-Stream Finite Automata Theory and Formal Languages
CSC 5164 Real-Time Systems
CSC 5162 Digital Image Processing MS (CS) with SE-Specialization
CSC 5161 Machine Learning Programming Fundamental
CSC 5163 Data Mining Data Structures
CSC 5166 Operation Research Operating Systems
CSC 5167 Deep Learning Software Engineering
CSC 5264 Expert Systems
CSC 5267 Reverse Engineering MS (CS) with N&S-Specialization
CSC 5266 Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis Programming Fundamental
CSC 5263 Advanced Resource Sharing Data Structures
Architecture Operating Systems
CSC 5262 Computer Vision Data Communication and Computer Networks
CSC 5268 Robotics
CSC 5261 Advanced Database Design Full time academic load is three courses. All
CSC 5265 Distributed Computing students are required to register for full load in the
CSC 5269 Systems and Network Programming first semester.
CSC 5168 Big Data Analytics
CSC 5271 Natural Language Processing

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MS Cyber Security
The MS (Cyber Security) program is of 2-years duration offered in the evening. It requires 33 credit
hours, including 4 core courses (3 credits) and 5 elective courses (3 credits). To earn MS (Cyber
Security) degree, the student has to complete a thesis (2 x 3 Credits). The maximum time limit to
complete the MS (Cyber Security) degree is 4 years.

Why Study Cyber security?

The world is adapting innovative IT solutions such as mobile technology, online banking and
electronic government services into everyday use. However, with so many e-solutions and such
extensive use of the Internet, attention needs to be turned to the security issue. Cyber systems
require innovative and secure IT solutions for everyday use. Therefore, the demand for skilled
security professionals is arising to protect against cyber-attacks. Offered through the Department
of Computer Science, MS (Cyber security) is designed to respond to the fast-growing demand for
technical cyber security experts nationally and internationally. It provides the necessary
foundations for the design and development of systems that need to be secure. The major focus
will be given to the design of secure systems that exhibit confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The program will provide students with core skills in wide aspects of the security of information
systems.
Key objectives of the program are as follow:

PEO-1 Recognize and evaluate security requirements and issues in organizations using IT systems.
PEO-2 Assess cyber security risk management policies to protect an organization's critical
information and assets adequately.
PEO-3 Measure the performance of security systems within an enterprise-level information
system to maintain and update an enterprise-level information security system.
PEO-4 Implement continuous network monitoring and provide real-time security solutions.

First Year Electives Courses

CYS 5234 Network Penetration Testing and
First Semester Countermeasures
CYS 5101 Applied Cryptography CYS 5237 Security in Mobile and Wireless
CYS 5103 Network Security Networks
CYS 5102 Information Security CYS 5332 Ethical Hacking
CYS 5334 Malware Detection and Analysis
Second Semester
CYS 5232 Blockchain and Crypto Assets
CYS 5201 Digital Forensics
CYS 5333 Intrusion Detection and Firewalls
CYS 5xxx Elective-I
CYS 5235 Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis
CYS 5xxx Elective-II
CYS 5335 Security and Privacy for the Smart Grid
Second Year CYS 5233 Machine Learning for Cyber Security
CYS 5337 Security Modelling and Analysis of
Third Semester Mobile Agent Systems
CYS 5xxx Elective-III CYS 5236 Security in Ad Hoc Sensor Networks
CYS 5xxx Elective-IV CYS 5336 Security in Cloud Environment
CYS 5109 Thesis (Part-1) CYS 5231 Advanced Topic in Cyber Security - I
Fourth Semester CYS 5331 Advanced Topic in Cyber Security - II
CYS 5xxx Elective-V
CYS 5209 Thesis (Part-II) Deficiency Courses
CSC xxxx Programming Fundamentals
(Core Programming Course)
CSC xxxx Data Structures and Algorithms OR
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CSC xxxx Computer Networks

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PhD (Computing)
The PhD program requires students to complete 48 credit hours. Course work of 18 credits (6 courses)
is needed which include core courses, electives and Independent Research Study. Dissertation of 30
credits is also required to complete. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years.

First Year Spring Semester

CSC 6xxx Dissertation
Fall Semester
CSC 6101 Research Methodology* Elective courses are listed under different streams in
CSC 6xxx Elective-I MS Computer Science, MS Data Science and MS
CSC 6xxx Elective-II Cyber Security program.

Spring Semester Followed by successfull completion of the

CSC 6xxx Independent Research Study course-work, Comprehensive Examination is
CSC 6xxx Elective-III required to pass in order to acquire PhD Candidacy
CSC 6xxx Elective-IV after which research period starts. The entire
research work is carried out under the supervision
Second Year of the PhD supervisor who is assigned and
approved as per the university procedure. The
Fall Semester complete research work is required to be submitted
CSC 6xxx Dissertation in the form of a “Dissertation” after a minimum
period of two years.
Spring Semester
CSC 6xxx Dissertation PhD course-work credits may be implemented via
selection of a particular mode of course execution (as
Third Year recommended by the BASR).

Fall Semester *The course of Research Methodology is compulsory

CSC 6xxx Dissertation if not done in Masters.

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DEPARTMENT OF ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at SZABIST is committed to provide world-class, hi-tech,
scientific, and technological expertise in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science. Globally,
the hybridization of these fields has rendered robust, intelligent, autonomous, and real-time systems for modern
applications. Moroever, the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at SZABIST is aimed to produce
quality graduates. The students are encouraged to render cutting-edge research & development in the domain
of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to handle socio-economic challenges.

PROGRAMS
The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at SZABIST offers degree programs both at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. All programs being offered in the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are fully
in-line with the guidance of the Higher Education Commission(HEC) and in accordance with the national and
global industrial needs. The Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence offers the following degree
programs:
BS Artificial Intelligence
MS Data Science
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BS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
BSAI program is offered by the Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The BSAI is a 4 year
program and consists of 41 courses with a total of 130 credit hours. The Internship opportunities are provided
to complete degree requirement. BSAI is a full time day program that covers the emerging dimensions of
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Evolutionary Computing, Computer Vision, Software
Engineering, Natural Language Processing etc. The program comprises of 39 credit hours of Core Computing
course, 18 credit hours of Computer Science Core courses, 19 credit hours of General Education courses, 18
credit hours of Artificial Intelligence Core courses, and 36 credit hours of Elective courses. The Maximum
duration of the program is six years

Mission Statements
To provide a quality education in Artificial Intelligence in order to produce scientifically, technologically, and
professionally competent graduates who are adept to perform a significant role in the continuing
transformation of local and global society.

Program Educational Objectives

Following are the Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO 1: To equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to solve complex problems in real-world
settings.
PEO 2: To produce graduates practicing in the area of Artificial Intelligence in a socially and ethically
responsible way.
PEO 3: To prepare students for lifelong learning skills in Artificial Intelligence and allied disciplines.

Program Learning Outcomes

To attain the educational objectives of programs, it is intended to produce the following measurable
outcomes at the time of graduation. Graduates of the program will have:

a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, computing fundamentals and any of its
specializations to solve complex problems.
b. Ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex problems reaching substantiated
conclusions using basic principles of mathematics, natural sciences and computer science.
c. Ability to design solutions for complex problems and design software systems, components or processes
that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal,
and environmental considerations.
d. Ability to investigate methodically complex problems including literature survey, design and conduct of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid
conclusions.
e. Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern IT tools, including
prediction and modeling, to complex activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
f. Ability to understand the impact of professional solutions in societal and environmental contexts and
apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues.
g. Ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
society and professional practice.
h. Ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary
settings.
i. Ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex activities with the community
and with the society at large, such as being able to write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
j. Ability to demonstrate management skills and apply systems development principles to one’s own work,
as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
k. Ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and
technological developments.

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BS (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) COURSE PLAN (ROADMAP)
Sem. Codes Course Title Cr.Hrs. Pre-Req.
First Year
Semester -1st
CSC 1108 Introduction to Computer Science 2, 0 2 -
CSCL 1108 Lab : Introduction to Computer Science 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1103 Fundamentals of Programming 3, 0 3 -
CSCL 1103 Lab : Fundamentals of Programming 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1209 Islamic Studies/ Humanities 2, 0 2 -
CSC 1109 Pakistan Studies 2, 0 2 -
CSC 1101 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3, 0 3 -
CSC 1102 English Composition and Comprehension 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 17
Semester -2nd
CSC 1208 Object Oriented Programming Techniques 3, 0 3 CSC 1103
CSCL 1208 Lab: Object Oriented Programming Techniques 0, 1 1 -
CSC 2103 Digital Logic Design 3, 0 3 -
CSCL 2103 Lab: Digital Logic Design 0, 1 1 -
CSC 2206 Linear Algebra 3, 0 3 CSC 1101
CSC 1206 Probability and Statistics 3, 0 3 -
CSC 2101 Communication and Presentation Skills 3, 0 3 CSC 1102
Sub-total 17

Second Year
Semester -3rd
CSC 2102 Data Structures and Algorithms 3, 0 3 CSC 1103
CSCL 2102 Lab: Data Structures and Algorithms 0, 1 1 -
CSC 2201 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3, 0 3 CSC 2103
CSCL 2201 Lab: Computer Organization and Assembly Language 0, 1 1 -
CSC 1201 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3, 0 3 -
CSC 4101 Artificial Intelligence 3, 0 3 CSC 1208
CSCL 4101 Lab: Artificial Intelligence 0, 1 1 -
CSC 2122 Differential Equations 3, 0 3 CSC 1101
Sub-total 18

Sem. Codes Course Title Cr.Hrs. Pre-Req.

Semester -4 th

CSC 3205 Computer Networks and Data Communications 3, 0 3 -

CSCL 3205 Lab: Computer Networks and Data Communications 0, 1 1 -
CSC 2203 Database Systems 3, 0 3 -
CSCL 2203 Lab: Database Systems 0, 1 1 -
CSC 3202 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
AIC 2401 Programming for Artificial Intelligence 2,0 2 CSC 4101
AICL 2401 Lab: Programming for Artificial Intelligence 0, 1 1 -
AIC xxxx AI Elective - 1 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 17

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Third Year
Semester -5th
CSC 2205 Operating Systems 3, 0 3 CSC 2102
CSCL 2205 Lab: Operating Systems 0, 1 1 -
AIC 3501 Artificial Neural Networks 2, 0 2 AIC 2401
AICL 3501 Lab: Artificial Neural Networks 0, 1 1 -
AIC 3503 Machine Learning 2, 0 2 AIC 2401
AICL 3503 Lab: Machine Learning 0, 1 1 -
AIC 3502 Knowledge Representation and Reasoning 3, 0 3 AIC 2401
CSC xxxx University Elective – 1 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 16
Semester -6th
AIC 3601 Technical and Business Writing 3,0 3 CSC 2101
AIC 3602 Computing Vision 2, 0 2 AIC 3501
AICL 3602 Lab: Computing Vision 0, 1 1 -
AIC 3603 Natural Language Processing 3, 0 3 AIC 3501
CSC 3109 Software Engineering 3, 0 3 -
AIC xxxx AI Elective - 2 2,0 3 -
AIC xxxx University Elective - 2 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 18
Fourth Year
Semester -7th
CSC 4106 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3, 0 3 CSC 1208,
CSC 2205
CSC 4102 Professional Practices 3, 0 3 -
AIC xxxx University Elective-3 3, 0 3 -
AIC xxxx AI Elective - 3 3, 0 3
AIC 4707 Final Year Project-I 0, 3 3 -
Sub-total 15
Semester -8th
AIC 4807 Final Year Project-II 0, 3 3 AIC 4707
AIC 4xxx University Elective – 4 3, 0 3 -
AIC 4801 Information Security 3, 0 3 -
AIC xxxx AI Elective - 4 3, 0 3 -
Sub-total 12
Total 130

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AI ELECTIVES Mathematics & Science Foundation Courses
AIC 4701 Advanced Statistics Coverage of relevant pre-requisite will be ensured
AIC 4706 Theory of Automata and Formal while allowing any of the following courses from this
Languages category:
AIC 4802 Data Mining 1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry
AIC 4702 Deep Learning 2. Linear Algebra
AIC 4805 Speech Processing 3. Probability and Statistics
AIC 4804 Reinforcements Learning 4. Differential Equations
AIC 4803 Fuzzy Systems
AIC 4703 Evolutionary Computing DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS
AIC 4705 Swarm Intelligence
I. Core Courses:
AIC 4801 Agent Based Modeling
i. Computing Core Courses 39
AIC 4704 Knowledge Based Systems
ii. Computer Science Core Courses 18
UNIVERSITY ELECTIVES iii. General Education Courses 19
The Electives courses offered are as follows: iv. Artificial Intelligence Core Courses 18

AIC 4504 Organizational Behavior II. Elective Courses:

AIC 4605 Research Report i. Mathematics & Science Foundation
AIC 4603 Management Principles Courses 12
AIC 4601 Business and Technology Ethics ii. Artificial Intelligence Elective Courses 12
AIC 4503 Introduction to Accounting iii. Institutional Elective Courses 12
AIC 4602 Foreign Languages Total 130
AIC 4502 History of Scientific Ideas Internship
AIC 4501 Design and Creativity The internship is scheduled for summer at the end of
AIC 4505 Sociology third year. After completion of the six-week internship,
AIC 4604 Psychology all students are required to submit a comprehensive
report giving details of their experience and learning.

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Master of Science in Data Science
The MSDS program is offered by Department of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. It is a two-year
evening program that requires 30 credit hours to be completed. The program comprises of 03 core
courses, 02 specialization courses in data science, and 03 Elective courses. In-addition, the student has
an option to complete the MSDS through course work OR with research work. If the student opts for
coursework stream, he/she is required to compete additional 02 courses of 03 Credit hours each.
Alternatively, if the student opts to complete MSDS by research work than he/she must opt 02
Independent Research Study (IRS), 06 credit hours OR a research Thesis, 06 credit hours. The
maximum time limit to complete the MSDS degree is 4 years.
Why Study Data Science?

In the recent era the gigantic ascent in the volume of data has been witnessed, globally. It includes, but
not limited to, Banking, Finance, Education, Government. This has created a pressing need to devise
the robust methods for data management and inferencing. The need has been well-handled with the
emergence of Data Science. The scope of data science is multi-folded, such as data mining, knowledge
extraction and representation, data management, data analytics, intelligent and optimal solution
extraction etc. The MSDS degree program will covers the emerging dimensions and need of data
science.
Program Objectives

The MSDS program is designed to aimed the following program objectives:

PEO 1: To equip students to transform data into actionable insights to make complex business decisions.
PEO 2: To enable students, understand and analyze a problem and arrive at computable solutions.
PEO 3: To expose students to the set of technologies that match those solutions.
PEO 4: To gain hands-on experience on data-centric tools for statistical analysis, visualization and big
data applications at the same rigorous scale as in a practical data science project.
PEO 5: To understand the implications of handling data in terms of data security and business ethics.

First Year Fourth Semester

DSC xxxx Elective-IV
First Semester DSC xxxx Thesis-II or Elective-V or Independent
DSC 5101 Statistical and Mathematical Methods Research Study-II
for Data Science
DSC 5105 Tools and Techniques in Data Science Course Types Cumulative
Credits
DSC xxxx Elective-I Core courses (3) 9
Specialization Requirement Courses (2) 6
Second Semester
Electives (3) 9
DSC 5201 Machine Learning
DSC xxxx Specialization-Elective-I Thesis (I & -II) or Elective (II & V) 6
DSC xxxx Specialization-Elective-II or Independent Research Study (I & II)
Total 30
Second Year

Third Semester
DSC xxxx Thesis-I or Elective-II or Independent
Research Study-I
DSC xxxx Elective-III

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Core Courses Cr.Hrs DSC 5225 Computational Genomics
DSC 5101 Statistical and 3 DSC 5122 Data Visualization
Mathematical Methods for Data Science DSC 5226 Deep Reinforcement Learning
DSC 5105 Tools and Techniques in 2 + 1* DSC 5127 Distributed Data Processing and
Data Science Machine Learning
DSC 5201 Machine Learning 3 DSC 5227 Distributed Machine Learning in
* 2+1 means 2 hours of lecture + 3 hours of lab work Apache Spark
DSC 5228 High-Performance Computing
Specialization Courses Cr.Hrs
DSC 5128 Inference and Representation
DSC 5242 Big Data Analytics 3
DSC 5129 Optimization Methods for
DSC 5223 Deep Learning 3
Data Science and Machine Learning
DSC 5241 Natural Language Processing 3
DSC 5229 Probabilistic Graphical Models
DSC 5243 Distributed Data Processing 3
DSC 5231 Scientific Computing in Finance
Deficiency Courses DSC 5131 Social Network Analysis
DSC xxxx Programming Fundamentals DSC 5132 Time-Series Analysis and Prediction
(Core Programming Course) DSC 5242 Big Data Analytics
DSC xxxx Data Structures and Algorithms DSC 5223 Deep Learning
OR Design and Analysis of Algorithms DSC 5241 Natural Language Processing
DSC xxxx Database Systems DSC 5243 Distributed Data Processing

Elective Courses All courses may not be offered in every semester.

DSC 5221 Advanced Computer Vision
DSC 5125 Algorithmic Trading Elective courses may vary from time to time.
DSC 5224 Bayesian Data Analysis
DSC 5126 Bioinformatics Alternative courses may be substituted as and
DSC 5121 Cloud Computing when required.

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING

MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering. It refers to an efficient and effective integration of
mechanical systems and electronics. A mechatronic engineer unites the principles of mechanics, electronics and
computing to generate a simpler, economical, reliable, and versatile system. Examples of mechatronic systems
include aircraft, motor vehicles, automated manufacturing plants, robots of all types, medical and surgical devices
and many others.

MECHATRONICS AT SZABIST
The department offers a program that includes various engineering science courses from the relevant fields in
addition to a strong foundation in basic sciences and mathematics. In order to ensure that this academic program
at SZABIST conforms to standards of internationally recognized universities, the curriculum has been designed
with the guidance of academics and professionals specializing in Mechatronics. The program has been accredited
by Pakistan Engineering Council. The program has received 7 stars (Highest Ranking) by the Chartered of
Inspection & Evaluation Committee, Sindh. BE-Mechatronics Engineering degree program which is accreditated
Under Level-II (i.e. OBE- Outcome Based Education) by Pakistan Engineering Council.
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BE Mechatronic Engineering

Program Objectives
The objective of the program is to provide a broad and basic education in multiple disciplines
comprised of Mechanical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering to ensure that students in the
program are exposed to a wide spectrum of engineering knowledge and practice. It consists of 49
courses with a total of 139 credit hours. Upon completion of their degree, the Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechatronics) graduates will:

Be competent mechatronic engineers who are knowledgeable, skillful and able to solve emerging
problems within their organization and society at large.
Have inclination towards research and lifelong learning and be able to promote entrepreneurial
ideas.
Be effective engineers with leadership qualities and high morals & professional ethics.

Program Learning Outcomes: Ethics

Engineering Knowledge Individual and Team work
Problem Analysis Communication
Design/Development of Solutions Project Management
Investigation Life-Long Learning
Modern Tool Usage
The Engineer and Society For details please visit the below link:
Environment and Sustainability http://khi.szabist.edu.pk/be-mechatronics.html

First Year Second Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

ME 1101 Communication and Presentation ME 2302 Digital Logic Design (2, 1)
Skills (2, 0) ME 2303 Engineering Dynamics (3, 0)
ME 1111 Electric Circuits (2, 1) ME 2304 Engineering Mathematics–III:
ME 1104 Engineering Mathematics-I: Calculus 3D Geometry and Vector Calculus (3, 0)
and Analytical Geometry (3, 0) ME 2311 Network Analysis (2, 0)
ME 1106 Islamic Studies (2, 0) ME 2312 Data Structures and Object Oriented
ME 1109 Engineering Drawing-I (0, 2) Programming (0, 2)
ME 1203 Engineering Physics (2, 1) ME 2309 Engineering Drawing-II (0, 1)
ME 1207 Engineering Workshop (0, 2) ME 2405 Thermodynamics (2, 1)

Spring Semester Spring Semester

ME 1201 Electronic Devices and Circuits (3, 1) ME 2401 Electronics Circuit Design (3, 1)
ME 1202 Engineering Mathematics-II: Linear ME 2403 Engineering Mathematics-IV:
Algebra and ODEs (3, 0) Transformation Techniques (3, 0)
ME 1204 Engineering Statics (3, 0) ME 2409 Strength of Materials (2, 1)
ME 1209 Computer Programming (0, 2) ME 2407 Actuating Systems (3, 1)
ME 2306 Pakistan Studies (2, 0) ME 2408 Signals and Systems (2, 0)
ME 2xxx Social Sciences Elective (2, 0) ME 3607 Solid Modeling (0, 1)
ME 1208 Materials and Manufacturing Processes (2, 0)

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Third Year ME 4727 Digital Control Systems

ME 4826 Embedded Systems
Fall Semester ME 4721 Artificial Intelligence and
ME 3501 Engineering Mathematics–V: Computer Vision
Numerical Methods (3, 0) ME 4827 Applied Thermodynamics
ME 3502 Fluid Mechanics (3, 1) ME 4729 Mechanical Vibrations
ME 3509 Microprocessor and Microcontroller ME 4734 Sensors and Sensing Technologies
Based Systems (2, 1) ME 4834 Machine Learning
ME 3507 Theory of Machines (2, 1)
ME 3508 Instrumentation and Management Sciences Electives
Measurements (3, 1) ME 4823 Engineering Management
ME 4724 Entrepreneurship
Spring Semester ME 4728 Total Quality Management
ME 3602 Control Systems (3, 1) ME 4725 Leadership and Motivation Techniques
ME 3603 Engineering Mathematics–VI: ME 4731 Supply Chain Management
Probability and Statistics (3, 0)
ME 3604 Machine Design (3, 0) Social Sciences Electives
ME 3605 Power Electronics (3, 1) ME 2352 Organizational Behavior
ME 4705 Mechatronics System Design (3, 1) ME 2353 Psychology
ME 2354 Sociology
Fourth Year ME 2351 Foreign Languages
Or any other relevant course
Fall Semester
ME 4xxx Engineering Elective-I (3, 0) Elective courses are offered subject to the availability
ME 4702 Engineering Economics and Project of the required expertise & resources.
Management (3, 0)
ME 4706 Professional Practices (2, 0) Full-time academic load during first semester is six
ME 4709 Final Design Project-I* (0, 3) courses. All students are required to register for full
ME 4802 Robotics (3, 1) load in the first semester.
ME 1205 Technical Writing Skills (2, 0)
ME 4711 Finite Element Analysis (0, 1) Community Service Learning Course
A non-credited community service learning course
Spring Semester (1,1) will be offered during the degree program. This
ME 4703 Heat Transfer (2, 1) course aims to impart general awareness and
ME 4xxx Engineering Elective-II (3, 0) knowledge along with social guidance to develop
ME 4xxx Management Sciences Elective (3, 0) students into socially active citizens.
ME 4809 Final Design Project-II (0, 3)
ME 4807 Manufacturing Automation (2, 1) Internship
ME 3608 Technoprenuership (2,0) The internship is scheduled for summer at the end of
the third year. After the completion of the 6-week
*To be continued and graded at the conclusion of internship, all students are required to submit a
8th Semester. comprehensive report giving details of their
experience and learning.
Electives
Engineering Electives
ME 4722 Digital Signal Processing
ME 4828 Modeling and Simulation
ME 4821 Digital Image Processing

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MS Mechatronic Engineering

Program Objectives
The broad objectives of the Masters program in Mechatronic Engineering are to instill in its
students a solid foundation of mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge in addition to
developing the intellectual skills essential for prosperity and success in their careers. The program
is structured in such a manner that the students are provided a firm theoretical foundation with
opportunity to strengthen their knowledge through research assignments, practical training and
projects. The objectives of Masters in Mechatronics Engineering program are to:

Enable students to pursue a rigorous post-doctorate/research program in Mechatronics

Engineering.
Improve the marketability of our students in the local industry, public sector and R&D
Organizations.
Provide technical confidence and financial guidance needed to start a small-scale industry to
graduates interested in self-employment.

Roadmap
First Year Electives

Fall Semester Robotics and Industrial Automation

ME 5102 Advanced Robotics (3, 0) ME 5225 Mobile Robotics
ME 5101 Advanced Embedded Systems (3, 0) ME 5222 Cognitive Robotics
ME 5105 Research Methodology (3, 0) ME 5324 Machine Vision
ME 5321 Advanced Manufacturing Design
Spring Semester Techniques
ME 5202 Image Processing for Intelligent ME 5221 Adaptive Control
Systems (3, 0) ME 5326 Precision Manufacturing Systems
ME 5201 Data Acquisition and Control (3, 0) ME 5325 Optimization of Engineering Systems
ME 5xxx Elective-I (3, 0) ME 5322 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
ME 5224 Micro-Manufacturing Systems
Second Year and Technology
ME 5226 Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Automation
Fall Semester ME 5228 Linear Control Systems
ME 5xxx Elective-II (3, 0) ME 5323 Industrial Control Technology
ME 5xxx Elective-III (3, 0)
Smart Electromechanical Systems
Spring Semester ME 5329 Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems
(If students opt for research work based degree) ME 5227 Advanced Modeling and Simulation
ME 5331 Programming of Embedded Systems
ME 5xxx Thesis (0, 6)
ME 5228 Linear Control Systems
(If students opt for coursework based degree) ME 5327 Artificial Intelligence
ME 5332 Sensor and Sensing Technology
ME 5xxx Elective-IV (3, 0)
ME 5229 Optomechatronic Systems
ME 5xxx Elective-V (3, 0)
ME 5232 Smart Materials and Structures
ME 5231 Pattern Recognition and Analysis
ME 5328 Digital Integrated Circuit Design

All courses may not be necessarily being offered every

year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department of Social Sciences at SZABIST aims to develop both intellectual and practical skill sets for our
well-rounded students so that they shall face challenges of the 21st century and translate them into opportunities
while keeping in mind social, economic and sustainable requirements of the region and beyond.
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Department of Social Sciences

BS Social Sciences
To obtain a BS degree in Social Sciences, students are required to complete a total of 142 credit hours
within 6 years. The degree consists of a total of 46 courses and a Research Project.
First Year Spring Semester
SS 3504 Research Methods
Fall Semester SS 3605 International Law and Human Rights
SS 1117 Computer and Web Skills SS 3612 Foreign Language-II
SS 1116 English for General Purposes SS 4xxx Major-IV
SS 1105 Microeconomics SS 4xxx Major-V
SS 1115 Community Services SS 4xxx Major-VI
SS 1201 Introduction to Social Sciences
SS 1112 Pakistan Studies Fourth Year

Spring Semester Fall Semester

SS 2306 Psychology SS 2411 Environmental Studies
SS 1205 Macroeconomics SS 4707 Introduction to Health Psychology
SS 2307 Sociology SS 4709 Research Project-I
SS 1155 Introduction to Political Science SS 4xxx Major-VII
SS 2412 International Relations SS 4xxx Major-VIII
SS 1212 Islamic Studies OR SS 4xxx Major-IX
SS 1213 Humanities* (For non-Muslim students)
Spring Semester
Second Year SS 4804 Public Policy
SS 4809 Research Project-II
Fall Semester SS 2405 Enlightenment
SS 2314 Study of Anthropology SS 4xxx Major-X
SS 2316 English for Academic Purposes SS 4xxx Major-XI
SS 2313 Introduction to Social Psychology SS 4xxx Major-XII
SS 2318 Mathematics and Statistics
SS 2413 Philosophy ELECTIVES
SS 2319 Introduction to Indus Civilization SS 1154 Literature
SS 1165 Human Geography
Spring Semester SS 1157 Comparative Religion
SS 2406 Gender Studies SS 1254 World History
SS 2418 Statistical Inferences SS 1262 Mass Media
SS 2414 Introduction to Organizational SS 1163 Development and Politics
Psychology SS 1263 Culture and Media in Sindh
SS 3503 Development Studies SS 1164 History of Ideas
SS 1209 Social Policy SS 4705 Sindh Studies
SS 1xxx Elective SS 1264 Introduction to Philanthropy

Third Year MAJORS

Psychology
Fall Semester SS 4111 Abnormal Psychology
SS 2312 Culture, Art and Society SS 4112 Developmental Psychology
SS 3512 Foreign Language-I SS 4134 Cognitive Psychology
SS 3606 Political Economy SS 4135 Educational Psychology
SS 4xxx Major-I SS 4234 Psychodynamics
SS 4xxx Major-II SS 4268 History of Psychology
SS 4xxx Major-III SS 4167 Child Psychology
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SS 4156 Clinical Psychology Sindh Studies
SS 4114 Personality Theories SS 4188 Geography and Geology of Sindh
SS 4255 Counseling and Psychotherapy SS 4287 History and Politics of Sindh
SS 4211 Psychological Testing SS 4288 Irrigation System of Sindh
SS 4236 Positive Psychology SS 4185 Agriculture in Sindh
SS 4168 Experimental Psychology SS 4285 Archaeology of Sindh
SS 4267 Forensic Psychology SS 4186 Anthropology and Culture of Sindh
SS 4262 Physiological Psychology SS 4286 Art and Architecture in Sindh
SS 4113 Environmental Psychology SS 4187 Ethnomusicology of Sindh
SS 4297 Community Psychology SS 4289 Sindh’s Economy and Commerce
SS 4130 Family and Relationship Counseling SS 4292 Survey of Sindhi Literature
SS 4120 Addiction Counseling SS 4189 Philosophy of Sindh
SS 4192 Sindh’s Sociology-I: Education and
Sociology Language Policy
SS 4269 Civil Society SS 4193 Sindh’s Sociology-II: Social Structures
SS 4271 Peace Movements and Development
SS 4138 Corporate Social Responsibility SS 4194 Sindh’s Sociology-III: Health, Gender,
SS 4141 Mass, Media and Society and Feminism
SS 4237 Post-Colonial State and Social Development SS 4293 The Sindhi Diaspora
SS 4238 Social Entrepreneurship SS 4291 Sindh’s Geopolitical Exigencies
SS 4239 Social Justice SS 4191 Sindh’s Botanical and Zoological Heritage
SS 4241 Sociology of Education
Economics
SS 4242 The Sociology of Poverty
SS 4139 Gender and Development
SS 4196 Social Theories-I
SS 4147 Development and Planning
SS 4296 Social Theories-II
SS 4181 Capabilities and Human Development
SS 4171 Class, Caste, and Ethnicity in South Asia
SS 4281 Fiscal and Monetary Economics
SS 4172 Political Sociology
SS 4261 Mathematical Economics
SS 4272 Social Change in Pakistan
SS 4183 Industrial Economics
SS 4169 Citizenship
SS 4284 Trade Economics
SS 4273 Urbanization
SS 4128 Agriculture Economics
SS 4295 Criminology
SS 4182 Game Theory
SS 4197 The Sociology of Religion
SS 4283 Labour Economics
SS 4198 Sociology of Health
SS 4282 Growth
SS 4220 Media and Violence
SS 4184 Poverty and Inequality
SS 4230 Project Development and Management
SS 4228 History of Economic Thoughts
International Relations SS 4249 Pakistan Economy
SS 4275 Foreign Policy and International Politics SS 4251 Sustainable Development
SS 4274 Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution and SS 4155 Basic Econometrics
Confidence Building Measures SS 4151 Managerial Economics
SS 4219 Peace Research All courses may not necessarily be offered in every
SS 4222 Strategic Studies year. Alternate courses may be substituted as and
SS 4176 Globalization and Global Governance when required.
SS 4277 Modern Ideologies Full time academic load is six courses. All students
SS 4174 Central and West Asian Studies are required to register for full load in the first semester.
SS 4175 European Studies
SS 4177 Middle Eastern Studies Internship
SS 4179 Politics of Terrorism The internship is scheduled for summer at the end of
SS 4178 Muslim World the third year. After the completion of the 6-week
SS 4276 International Institutions internship, all students are required to submit a
SS 4278 Political Geography comprehensive report giving details of their experience
SS 4119 Arms Control and Disarmament and learning.
SS 4279 US and International Politics
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MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology)
There are two streams available for MS SS. One Stream is Course Work Based Stream and other one
is Research based Stream. In Course Work Stream, the student is required to complete 10 courses
of 3 credit hours each. In the Research Based Stream, the student is required to complete 8 Courses
(24 credit hours) and Two IRS (6 credit hours) One Thesis (6 credit hours). In both the streams, 30
credit hours to be completed. The time limit to earn an MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. The detail
of two streams is as follows:

1- MS (Course Based Stream) 2- MS (Research Based Stream)

The scheme of study is as follows: The scheme of study is as follows:
02 core courses (6 Credit Hours) 02 core courses (6 Credit Hours)
08 Electives (24 Credit Hours) 06 Electives (18 Credit Hours)
No IRS or Thesis 02 IRSs or Thesis (6 Credit Hours)

First Year First Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

SS 5121 Advanced Research Methods and SS 5121 Advanced Research Methods and
Techniques-I (Qualitative) Techniques-I (Qualitative)
SS 5122 Advanced Research Methods and SS 5122 Advanced Research Methods and
Techniques-II (Quantitative) Techniques-II (Quantitative)
SS 5xxx Elective-I* SS 5xxx Elective-I*
SS 5xxx Elective-II SS 5xxx Elective-II

Spring Semester** Spring Semester**

SS 5xxx Elective-III SS 5xxx Elective-III
SS 5xxx Elective-IV SS 5xxx Elective-IV
SS 5xxx Elective-V SS 5xxx Elective-V
SS 5xxx Elective-VI SS 5xxx Elective-VI

Second Year Second Year

Fall Semester** Fall Semester**

SS 5xxx Elective-VII SS 5xxx Independent Research Study (I & II) OR
SS 5xxx Elective-VIII SS 5xxx Thesis (Part I)

**(Offering may fluctuate as per university policy) Spring Semester

SS 5xxx Thesis (Part II)
* Electives (Electives in any of the following
specializations) **(Offering may fluctuate as per university policy)
• International Relations
• Economics * Electives (Electives in any of the following
• Psychology specializations)
• Sociology • International Relations
• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology

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ELECTIVES SS 5331 Gender and Human Rights

MS (International Relations) SS 5402 Law and Human Rights
SS 5431 Dynamics of Security SS 5336 Community Development and Social
SS 5439 Globalization in the 21st Century: Mobilization
Challenges and Opportunities SS 5339 Gender Issues in Global Scenario
SS 5436 Role of Great Powers and International SS 5333 Sociology of Gender Issues
Relations SS 5352 Women Studies
SS 5437 Critical Geo-Politics SS 5306 Sacred and Secular
SS 5104 Politics of Geo-Economics SS 5351 Sociology of Sexuality
SS 5111 Democratization as a Global Process SS 5441 Globalization: Issues and Debates
SS 5212 NGO Management SS 5215 Global Governance
SS 5306 Sacred and Secular SS 5349 Sociology of Science, Knowledge and
SS 5311 Environmental Studies Technology
SS 5312 Globalization and Developing Countries SS 5342 Industrial Sociology
SS 5313 Intellectual Property Rights and Laws SS 5341 Immigration in Contemporary Perspectives
SS 5321 History of Ideas SS 5335 Sociology of Migration and Urbanization
SS 5206 Political Economy in the Global Perspective SS 5302 Sustainable Development
SS 5443 Human Rights in International Perspective SS 5334 Social Change and Development
SS 5441 Globalization: Issues and Debates SS 5347 Rethinking Global Development: New
SS 5434 Political Theory Frameworks for Understanding Poverty,
SS 5442 History of Economic Thought in Inequality and Growth in 21 Century
Contemporary Perspective SS 5337 Community Organizing and Development
SS 5438 Foreign Policy of Pakistan SS 5346 Religion and Development
SS 5445 History of International Relations SS 5344 Population and Development: Current
SS 5446 Theories of International Relations Issues and Future Implications
SS 5444 International Politics of South Asia SS 5338 Contemporary Sociological Thoughts
SS 5343 Leadership in Sociology: Theory and Practice
MS (Economics) SS 5353 Foundational Sociological Perspective
SS 5234 International Trade SS 5354 Health and Illness: Theory and Practice
SS 5236 Economic Growth and Development MS (Psychology)
SS 5238 Monetary Economics SS 5461 Applications of Contemporary Data
SS 5203 Public Finance Analysis Tools
SS 5439 Globalization in the 21st Century: SS 5435 Use, Construction and Interpretation of Tests
Challenges and Opportunities SS 5423 School Psychology
SS 5223 Financial Time Series SS 5422 Cross-Cultural Psychology
SS 5305 Political Economy of Pakistan SS 5463 Community Psychology
SS 5214 Public Policy Management SS 5465 Environmental Psychology
SS 5322 Topics in Political Economy SS 5433 Gender Psychology
SS 5327 Development Economics and Sustainability SS 5464 Consumer Behavior
SS 5312 Globalization and Developing Countries SS 5421 Perspective in Organizational Psychology
SS 5321 History of Ideas SS 5469 Psychological Assessment in
SS 5228 Corporate Governance Organizational Psychology
SS 5231 Advanced Microeconomics SS 5471 Psychology of Leadership
SS 5232 Advanced Macroeconomics SS 5468 Organizational Culture and Development
SS 5233 Advanced Econometrics SS 5466 Marketing and Consumer Psychology
SS 5442 History of Economic Thought in
SS 5467 Organizational Conflict and Management
Contemporary Perspective
SS 5235 Gender Work and Economy SS 5328 Assessment and Diagnosis-I
SS 5432 Gender Issues in Rural Development SS 5411 Assessment and Diagnosis-II
SS 5237 Advanced Labour Economics SS 5319 Psychotherapy and Counseling-I
SS 5419 Psychotherapy and Counseling-II
MS (Sociology) SS 5329 Psychophysiology and Psychopharmacology
SS 5332 Sociology of Development SS 5462 Clinical Internship
SS 5345 Population Dynamics
SS 5348 Social Statistics Two interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with approval
SS 5217 Cultural Anthropology of the both Program Managers subject to the relevance
SS 5212 NGO Management of courses. Elective courses may vary from time to time.

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PhD SS (International Relations, Economics,Sociology and Psychology)
For PhD SS Program, Students are required to complete 48 credit hours. 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and
one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit Hours (total 18 Credit hours for Course Work) and One dissertation
of 30 credit hours (Total 48 Credit Hours for PhD).
• There are two compulsory courses in PhD i.e. Advanced Research Methods and Techniques (Qualitative) and Advanced
Research Methods and Techniques (Quantitative).
• Students cannot register in IRS before completing compulsory courses.
• Candidate may be given prerequisite/deficiency courses or theses which will be decided by the Interview Board at
the time of admission.
• Prerequisite Courses are non-credit courses.
• Dissertation of 30 credit hours is Compulsory.
• Registration in Dissertation is allowed after passing Comprehensive Examination, GAT- Subject Test
and maintaining minimum CGPA requirement .
• All the requirements of HEC pertaining to PhD must be fulfilled these are:
Minimum 60% GAT Subject.
CGPA requirement (3.00 GPA/CGPA minimum pass requirement for each course and for CGPA).
Passing Comprehensive examination to establish the PhD candidacy (maximum 2 attempts allowed).
One Research Paper Published from the thesis in Y-category journal before the completion of 30 credit hours
Dissertation.
• Elective Courses to be selected from the specialized area of International Relations, Economics, Psychology
and Sociology.
• Maximum Course Load for each Semester is 9 Credit Hours.
• Time duration for PhD is Minimum 3 years and Maximum 8 years.
• All General guidelines mentioned in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS are applicable on PhD- Social Sciences.

First Year ELECTIVES

Fall Semester PhD (International Relations)

SS 6104 Advanced Research Methods and SS 6225 Dynamics of Security
Techniques-I (Qualitative) SS 6229 Globalization in the 21st Century:
SS 6105 Advanced Research Methods and Challenges and Opportunities
Techniques-II (Quantitative) SS 6331 Role of Great Powers and International
SS 6xxx Elective-I Relations
SS 6223 Critical Geo-Politics
Spring Semester SS 6237 Politics of Geo-Economics
SS 6xxx Elective-II SS 6224 Democratization as a Global Process
SS 6xxx Elective-III SS 6235 NGO Management
SS 6218 Independent Research Study SS 6238 Sacred and Secular
Second Year SS 6226 Environmental Studies
SS 6228 Globalization and Developing Countries
Fall Semester SS 6234 Intellectual Property Rights and Laws
SS 6xxx Dissertation SS 6227 Foreign Policy of Pakistan
SS 6233 History of Ideas
Spring Semester
SS 6222 Political Economy in the Global Perspective
SS 6xxx Dissertation
SS 6239 Human Rights in International Perspective
Third Year SS 6231 Globalization: Issues and Debates
SS 6236 Political Theory
Fall Semester SS 6232 History of Economic Thought in
SS 6xxx Dissertation Contemporary Perspective
SS 6242 History of International Relations
Spring Semester
SS 6243 Theories of International Relations
SS 6xxx Dissertation
SS 6241 International Politics of South Asia

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PhD (Economics) SS 6358 Immigration in Contemporary Perspectives
SS 6324 International Trade SS 6352 Sociology of Migration and Urbanization
SS 6327 Economic Growth and Development SS 6372 Sustainable Development
SS 6332 Monetary Economics SS 6351 Social Change and Development
SS 6322 Public Finance SS 6365 Rethinking Global Development: New
SS 6229 Globalization in the 21st Century: Frameworks for Understanding Poverty,
Challenges and Opportunities Inequality and Growth in 21 Century
SS 6311 Financial Time Series SS 6354 Community Organizing and Development
SS 6237 Politics of Geo-Economics SS 6364 Religion and Development
SS 6333 Political Economy of Pakistan SS 6362 Population and Development: Current
SS 6334 Public Policy Management Issues and Future Implications
SS 6335 Topics in Political Economy SS 6361 Leadership in Sociology: Theory and Practice
SS 6222 Political Economy in the Global Perspective SS 6238 Sacred and Secular
SS 6112 Development Economics and Sustainability
SS 6232 History of Economic Thought in PhD (Psychology)
Contemporary Perspective SS 6343 Applications of Contemporary Data
SS 6228 Globalization and Developing Countries Analysis Tools
SS 6233 History of Ideas SS 6266 Use, Construction and Interpretation of
SS 6326 Corporate Governance Tests
SS 6325 Advanced Microeconomics SS 6342 School Psychology
SS 6321 Advanced Macroeconomics SS 6341 Cross-Cultural Psychology
SS 6323 Advanced Econometrics SS 6346 Community Psychology
SS 6329 Gender Work and Economy SS 6348 Environmental Psychology
SS 6336 Advanced Labour Economics SS 6349 Gender Psychology
SS 6347 Consumer Behavior
PhD (Sociology) SS 6251 Perspective in Organizational Psychology
SS 6367 Sociology of Development SS 6252 Psychological Assessment in
SS 6363 Population Dynamics Organizational Psychology
SS 6366 Social Statistics SS 6253 Psychology of Leadership
SS 6315 Cultural Anthropology SS 6319 Organizational Culture and Development
SS 6235 NGO Management SS 6317 Marketing and Consumer Psychology
SS 6355 Gender and Human Rights SS 6318 Organizational Conflict and Management
SS 6221 Law and Human Rights SS 6314 Assessment and Diagnosis-I
SS 6353 Community Development and Social SS 6344 Assessment and Diagnosis-II
Mobilization SS 6254 Psychotherapy and Counseling-I
SS 6356 Gender Issues in Global Scenario SS 6255 Psychotherapy and Counseling-II
SS 6368 Sociology of Gender Issues SS 6316 Psychophysiology and Psychopharmacology
SS 6373 Women Studies SS 6345 Clinical Internship
SS 6371 Sociology of Sexuality
SS 6231 Globalization: Issues and Debates Two interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with
SS 6357 Global Governance approval of both Program Managers subject to the
SS 6369 Sociology of Science, Knowledge and relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from
Technology time to time.
SS 6359 Industrial Sociology

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Department of Education at SZABIST is committed to improve the quality of education in Pakistan. The
institute prepares its students for leadership roles in the field of education to meet the challenges of fast-changing
global world without losing sight of the local context. The emphasis is on fostering a critical awareness about
educational issues, the socio-politics of educational policies, curricular and pedagogical decisions and teacher
education/faculty development problems. This is achieved through interactive teaching, intensive courses and
rigorous research-based assignments and practicum.

PROGRAM
The programs being offered at the Department of Education are designed to meet national and international
standards of educational study and research. They conform with the HEC guidelines and cater to the interests
of a diverse set of learners who have chosen Education to be their field of study. The programs prepare them for
practical leadership roles with sound theoretical standing to make informed decisions.
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED)
Description: The diploma in ECED is a holistic early years’ education program offered by SZABIST
University. This one year diploma is a vigorous full-time study program for fresh graduates
and young people who aspire to be a part of the qualified education sector in Pakistan. The
program will be a year-long diploma spread over 3 semesters with 10 courses and 30 credit
hours. With the growing demand of preschools sprouting at various demographically dense
areas of Karachi, the supply of qualified teachers does not still yet meet the demand. The
incumbent training institutes are serving average quality certificates and diplomas to a vast
number of students. If SZABIST launches a high quality ECE program, it will attract many
teachers from nearby vicinities if the program is well marketed. This diploma, if offered, will
serve the potentially huge ECE sector present in Karachi. This will also be a positive step towards
Pakistan’s commitment to achieving one of its SDGs which promises an improvement in the
quality of early and primary education.
Semester I Semester III
DPEC 1103 Foundations of Education in ECE DPEC 1302 Language to Literacy
DPEC 1101 Child Development and Play Experiences DPEC 1301 Health, Nutrition and Wellness
DPEC 1104 Leadership in ECE
DPEC 1102 Classroom Management in ECE

Semester II
DPEC 1203 Observation and Assessment in ECE
DPEC 1201 Critical Thinking in the Early Years
DPEC 1202 Curriculum and Lesson Planning
DPEC 1204 Teaching Practicum in ECE

Bachelors of Science in Educational Psychology

Program Description
Department of Education at SZABIST offers BS in Educational Psychology as a non- teaching
program. This program has been designed to meet the international standards in the field of
Educational Psychology which opens multiple doors to facilitate aspired students with diversity
and compatibility. The emphasis of the program is not limited to the theoretical aspects but it will
abridge practical approach with the educational industry to foster the integration of psychology in
education. The outcome of this course would be useful for the graduates to seek master and doctoral
programs providing them diversified options in the domains of psychology, education, mental
health counselling, school counselling and psychology, and clinical psychology.
Program Mission:
The program will seek to develop a holistic program to produce professionals who can understand,
interpret and analyze parameters of educational psychology and apply their knowledge for the
betterment of education in society.

First Year Semester Two

BEP 1201 Mathematics and Statistics
Semester One BEP 1205 Introduction to Political Science
BEP 1102 Computer and Web Skills BEP 1204 Introduction to Educational Leadership
BEP 1103 English for General Purposes and Management
BEP 1106 Islamiat/Ethics and Pakistan Studies BEP 1206 Sociology
BEP 1104 Introduction to Psychology BEP 1203 International Relations
BEP 1101 Community Services BEP 1202 English for Academic Purposes
BEP 1105 Introduction to Social Sciences

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Second Year Semester Eight
BEP 4803 Human Resource Management
Semester Three BEP 4804 Research Project-II
BEP 2302 Foundation of Education BEP xxxx Major-XI
BEP 2303 Foreign Language-I BEP xxxx Major-XII
BEP 2304 Introduction to Social Psychology BEP 4801 Children and Technology: A Global
BEP xxxx Major-I Perspective
BEP 2305 School Community and Teacher BEP 4805 Social Psychology
BEP 2301 Educational Policy and Practice
MAJOR COURSES
Semester Four BEP 4114 Diversity and Inclusive Education
BEP 2402 Culture, Art and Society BEP 4216 Human Growth and Learning
BEP 2404 Statistical Inferences BEP 4118 Promoting Pro-Social Behavior
BEP xxxx Major-II BEP 4112 Cognitive Psychology
BEP 2405 Testing and Evaluation BEP 4217 Introduction to Organizational
BEP 2401 Classroom Management Psychology
BEP 2403 Foreign Language-II BEP 4211 Child Psychology
BEP 4117 Personality Theories
BEP 4115 Guidance and Counselling
Third Year BEP 4214 Educational Psychology
BEP 4116 History of Psychology
Semester Five BEP 4113 Counseling and Psychotherapy
BEP xxxx Major-III BEP 4212 Community Psychology
BEP xxxx Major-IV BEP 4215 Families School and Community
BEP xxxx Major-V BEP 4218 Positive Psychology
BEP 3501 Ethical Issues in Psychology BEP 4213 Development Psychology
BEP 3602 Education for Sustainable Development BEP 4111 Abnormal Psychology
BEP 4802 Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices
Note: Course offering may be varied as per university
Semester Six policy.
BEP xxxx Major-VI
BEP xxxx Major-VII
BEP xxxx Major-VIII
BEP 3604 Research Methods
BEP 3603 Ethics and Professional Practices in
Education
BEP 3601 Children’s Rights: A Global Approach

Fourth Year

Semester Seven
BEP xxxx Major-IX
BEP xxxx Major-X
BEP 4701 Environmental Psychology
BEP 4704 Research Project-I
BEP 4702 Intervention, Organization and Practice
BEP 4703 Sociology of Education

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Bachelor of Education (B.ED) 1.5 Years
Program Description
The Bachelor of Education (B.ED) 1.5 years program at SZABIST is intended to help pre-service
and in-service teachers develop the required knowledge and skills to enter the educational sector
as a competent and knowledgeable teacher with a grip on teaching different subjects in public
and private sector. The proposed program has been specifically designed for students from
non-educational background who want to now shift to serving and getting a degree in education.
After the program completion, students will be eligible to apply for the MS/MPhil in Education.

Program Mission
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program strives to prepare thoughtful, knowledgeable, lifelong
learners who have extensive knowledge about working with students of various age groups
and who understand the inherent richness of educational endeavours. The program’s mission
is to help students’ get familiar with research, understand the complexities of learning, human
development, and sound pedagogical principles as well as develop grounding in content
knowledge. The program’s goal is to prepare graduates who are committed to supporting just,
engaging, and successful communities of diverse learners.

First Year COMPULSORY COURSES

BED 5105 Foundations of Education
Fall Semester BED 5102 Educational Leadership and Management
BED 5105 Foundations of Education BED 5104 Effective Communication in Education
BED 5102 Educational Leadership and Management BED 5103 Educational Psychology
BED 5104 Effective Communication in Education BED 5106 Testing and Evaluation
BED 5103 Educational Psychology BED 5101 Curriculum Design and Development
BED 5106 Testing and Evaluation BED 5205 Research Methods and Techniques
BED 5101 Curriculum Design and Development BED 5304 ICT in Education
BED 5303 Educational Policies in Pakistan
Spring Semester BED 5302 Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices
BED 5201 Academic Content-I and Pedagogy BED 5206 School, Community and Teacher
BED 5202 Academic Content-II and Pedagogy BED 5301 Classroom Management
BED 5203 Academic Content-III and Pedagogy BED 5305 Teaching Practice
BED 5204 Academic Content-IV and Pedagogy BED 5201 Academic Content-I and Pedagogy
BED 5205 Research Methods and Techniques BED 5202 Academic Content-II and Pedagogy
BED 5206 School, Community and Teacher BED 5203 Academic Content-III and Pedagogy
BED 5204 Academic Content-IV and Pedagogy
Second Year BED 5308 Research Project

Fall Semester
BED 5304 ICT in Education
BED 5303 Educational Policy and Practices
BED 5305 Teaching Practice
BED 5302 Critical Thinking and Reflective Practices
BED 5301 Classroom Management
BED 5308 Research Project

Note: Course offering may be varied as per university

policy.

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MS Educational Leadership and Management (MS ELM)
The MS in Educational Leadership and Management is a 1.5-2 years program. It is 30 credit hours
program. There are two streams available for MS. One Stream is Course-Work Based Stream
and other one is Research Based Stream. In Course-Work Stream, the student is required to
complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In the Research Based Stream, the student is required
to complete 8 Courses (24 credit hours) and Two IRS (6 credit hours) OR One Thesis (6 credit
hours). In both the streams, 30 credit hours must be completed. The time limit to earn a MS
degree is from 1.5 to 4 years.

The students will have the opportunity to specialize in the fields of Sociology of Education,
Educational Policy, Testing/Evaluation, Teacher Education, Professional Development, School
Administration/Educational Leadership, Guidance & Counseling, and Curriculum Development,
Technology Integration in Education, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education Studies,
Educational Psychology, and Child Development.
The breakup of 30 credit hours for Research-Based The breakup of 30 credit hours for Coursework Based
Stream is as follows: Stream is as follows:
Two core courses (06 credit hours) Two core courses (06 credit hours)
Six elective courses (18 credit hours) Eight elective courses (24 credit hours)
Thesis (6 credit hours) or 2 Independent No IRS or Thesis
Research Studies (3 credit hours each)

First Year ELECTIVES

ELM 5235 Sociological Issues in Education
Fall Semester /Access/Out comes and Quality
ELM 5102 Advanced Research Methods and ELM 5233 Learning Effectiveness in Higher
Techniques-I (Qualitative) Education Contexts
ELM 5103 Advanced Research Methods and ELM 5136 Use of Technology in Education
Techniques-II (Quantitative) ELM 5231 Education in the Context of Conflict
ELM 5xxx Elective-I ELM 5236 Socio-Politics of Language Policy in
ELM 5xxx Elective-II Educational Contexts
ELM 5133 Change Management in Education
Spring Semester ELM 5134 Educational Policy and Practice
ELM 5xxx Elective-III ELM 5135 Assessment and Evaluation in Education
ELM 5xxx Elective-IV ELM 5138 School Evaluation and Monitoring
ELM 5xxx Elective-V ELM 5131 Teacher Education
ELM 5xxx Elective-VI ELM 5234 Research Philosophy
ELM 5137 Professional Development and
Second Year Management in Education
ELM 5232 Finance and Resource Management
Fall Semester ELM 5132 Organizational Development
ELM5xxx Thesis I/ 2 Independent Research ELM 5237 Advanced Educational Psychology
Studies ELM 5139 Curriculum Development and
Instructional Design
Spring Semester ELM 5238 Educational Leadership Theory and
ELM 5xxx Thesis II Practices
ELM 5239 Globalization and Critical Perspectives in
COMPULSORY COURSES Educational Leadership
ELM 5102 Advanced Research Methods and ELM 5141 Early Childhood Care and Development
Techniques-I (Qualitative) ELM 5241 History and Philosophy of Education
ELM 5103 Advanced Research Methods and
Techniques-II (Quantitative)

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PhD Educational Leadership and Management (PhD ELM)
The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management program at the Department of Education
aspires to meet the growing demand of leaders and managers with expertise in the field of
education. There is a strong emphasis on research and critical awareness on issues of social
justice and equity in educational contexts. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to
have impact on educational policy, reform and practice. PhD in Educational Leadership and
Management is a 3 year program spread over six semesters. It is a 54 credit hour program
comprising 7 courses (21 credit hours), 1 Independent Research Study (3 credit hours), and a
Dissertation (30 credit hours).

The students will have the opportunity to specialize in the fields of Sociology of Education,
Educational Policy, Testing/Evaluation, Teacher Education, Professional Development, School
Administration/Educational Leadership, Guidance & Counselling, Educational Psychology,
and Curriculum development, Technology Integration in Education, Early Childhood Education,
Higher Education Studies, Educational Psychology and Child Development.

First Year ELECTIVES

ELM 6128 Use of Technology in Education
Fall Semester
ELM 6221 Education in the Context of Conflict
ELM 6101 Advanced Research Methods and
ELM 6123 Change Management in Education
Techniques-I (Qualitative)
ELM 6124 Educational Policy and Practice
ELM 6102 Advanced Research Methods and
ELM 6125 Assessment and Evaluation in Education
Techniques-II (Quantitative)
ELM 6131 Monitoring and Evaluation in Education
ELM 6xxx Elective-I
ELM 6121 Teacher Education
ELM 6xxx Elective - II
ELM 6224 Research Philosophy
ELM 6126 Professional Development and
Spring Semester
Management in Education
ELM 6xxx Elective-III
ELM 6122 Organizational Development
ELM 6xxx Elective-IV
ELM 6231 Globalization and Critical Perspectives
ELM 6xxx Elective - V
in Educational Leadership
ELM 6108 Independent Research Study-I
ELM 6229 Case Studies in Educational Psychology
ELM 6129 Case Studies in Educational Leadership
Second Year
ELM 6228 Curriculum and Instruction: Reflection
Fall Semester and Strategies
ELM 6xxx Dissertation ELM 6232 Advanced Studies in Early Childhood
Education
Spring Semester ELM 6132 Advanced Philosophical Foundations in
ELM 6xxx Dissertation Education

Third Year All the students are required to appear in

Fall Semester Comprehensive Examination at the end of their course
ELM 6xxx Dissertation work.
*The research courses are compulsory for all students
Spring Semester except for SZABIST continuing students who will take
ELM 6xxx Dissertation two elective courses instead.

COMPULSORY COURSES Note:

ELM 6101 Advanced Research Methods and 1. HEC has revised Teacher Education Road MAP. Course
Techniques-I (Qualitative) load and degree duration is being offered as per policy.
ELM 6102 Advanced Research Methods and 2. Course offering may be varied as per university policy.
Techniques-II (Quantitative)

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In the 21st century, media in all its forms, print, TV, radio, film, video, digital, virtual, and mobile has increasingly
saturated all aspects of contemporary life. This proliferation of media presents vast opportunities and poses
immense challenges. Our degree programs in Media Sciences are designed to help undergraduate and graduate
students participate productively both as practitioners and scholars in this exciting and challenging environment.
Broadly defined, the Media Sciences constitute a field of study that encompasses the history, theory, production,
content, and public effects of a variety of media including but not limited to journalism, advertising, photography,
radio, film, video, television, design, the internet, digital technologies, and the performing arts. We recognize
that studying media requires interdisciplinary thinking. Therefore, by bridging theory and practice and using an
interdisciplinary approach, we give our students the skills, knowledge, and flexibility that the increasingly
competitive international and national market demands.
The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs:
Bachelor of Media Science
(Film & TV Production, Advertising Strategy & Design, Journalism and Game Design)
Master of Advertising
Master of Media Science
(Media Production and Design, Digital journalism and Global Communication, Fashion Media and
Digital Communication)
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Bachelor of Media Science
The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers a comprehensive 4-year Bachelor of Media Science
degree with majors in Film and Television Production, Advertising Strategy & Design, Game Design
and Journalism.

To earn an undergraduate degree, students must enroll in and successfully complete a total of 136
credit hours which include 44 courses, a 6-credit Final Year Project, and an internship (Forty-four
courses include: 34 core courses, 7 from the stream of specialization requirements, i.e. Film and
Television production, or Advertising Strategy & Design, Journalism or Game Design and 3 Cross
Specialization stream Electives). All students must complete their degree within 6 years.

First Year MD 1213 Creative Writing

MD 3525 Radio Programming and Production
Fall Semester
MD 1122 English for General Purposes Spring Semester
MD 1107 Drawing and Perspective MD 3518 Animation and Motion Graphics
MD 1115 Introduction to Media Industries MD 4701 State and Nation Building in Pakistan
MD 1124 Civilization Studies MD 3506 Theories of Visual Culture
MD 1123 Pakistan Studies MD 4xxx Stream Elective I
MD 1106 Photography MD 4xxx Stream Elective II
MD 4xxx Stream Elective III
Spring Semester
MD 1222 English for Academic Purposes Fourth Year
MD 1104 Culture, Media and Society
MD 3601 Art of Music Fall Semester
MD 1211 Basic Design MD 4716 Final Year Project-I
MD 2321 History and Aesthetics of Film MD 4714 Producing Short Narratives
MD 1223 Islamic Studies OR MD 4xxx Stream Elective IV
MD 1224 Humanities (For non-Muslim students)* MD 4xxx Stream Elective V
MD 4xxx Stream Elective VI
Second Year MD 4xxx Stream Elective VII
Fall Semester Spring Semester
MD 2427 Design Practices I MD 4816 Final Year Project-II
MD 1118 Topics in Asian Literature MD 4xxx Cross Specialization Stream Electives I
MD 2323 Production Practices I MD 4xxx Cross Specialization Stream Electives II
MD 1217 Introduction to Sound MD 4xxx Cross Specialization Stream Electives III
MD 2313 Idea Development
MD 3505 Principles of Journalism (*Humanities will be offered to the non-Muslim students
Spring Semester instead of Islamic Studies)
MD 1119 Play Analysis
MD 2318 History of Commercial Art SPECIALIZATION STREAMS
MD 2425 Audiovisual Editing
MD 2428 Introduction to Advertising Strategy Game Design
MD 3527 Design Practices II MD 4911 Principles of game design
MD 2325 Media Research MD 4903 Game design theory - Lodology
MD 4913 Gamification in the real world
Third Year MD 4905 Narratology I
MD 4915 Narratology II
Fall Semester MD 4902 Concept art for character design I
MD 2423 Theatre Project MD 4912 Concept art for character design II
MD 2424 Media Psychology MD 4904 Concept art for game environment
MD 3523 Production Practices II design I
MD 2405 Media Laws and Ethics MD 4901 Advanced Animation for 2D games
MD 4914 Introduction to Unreal Engine
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Film & Television Production Stream MD 4793 Citizen Journalism
MD 4726 Directing I MD 4893 Environmental Journalism
MD 4728 Directing II MD 4794 Fashion Journalism
MD 4781 Sound Design MD 4895 Peace Journalism
MD 4821 Cinematography MD 4795 Reporting of Politics and Governance
MD 4825 Screenwriting MD 4894 Foreign Correspondence
MD 4872 Visual Storytelling MD 4896 Sports Reporting
MD 4868 Production Practices III MD 4796 Digital Public Relations and Blogging
MD 4724 Documentary Vision MD 4797 Introduction to Digital News Reporting
MD 4764 Production Design MD 4774 Media Anthropology
MD 4765 Basic Lighting MD 4776 Media Convergence and Innovation
MD 4829 Screenwriting II
MD 4789 Green Screen Keying and Composition Cross Specialization Stream Electives
for Production VFX Students have to do three cross specialization-stream
MD 4889 Narrative and Social Change electives. The student may take 3 courses from any
MD 4898 Music Score for Film and Television other specialization stream apart from the one that
MD 4867 Topics in Film and Television they are majoring in.
MD 4883 Urdu Literature in South Asian Cinema Stream specialization and cross stream specialization
MD 4873 Modernity in Cinema in Bengal will be offered depending on the availability of
MD 4792 Music Production and Design resources.
MD 4892 Music Theory and Performance
Certain film and video production courses may require
Advertising Strategy & Design Stream additional fees for equipment rental, film purchases,
MD 4723 Advance Animation and travel. The Faculty of Media Sciences makes every
MD 4731 Advertising Research effort to subsidize these costs in order to minimize
MD 4739 Advertising Design and Concept financial impact on students.
MD 4754 Creative Aspect in Advertising
Students enrolled full time are required to take at least
MD 4779 Digital Brand Communication
5 courses in each semester. Students unable to
MD 4835 Consumer Behavior
enroll full time should consult the Head of the
MD 4843 Campaign Strategy
Department and the Program Manager to discuss any
MD 4846 New Media Advertising
accommodation they might need.
MD 4847 Copywriting
MD 4736 Integrated Marketing Communications All first semester students are required to enroll in 6
MD 4837 Media Planning courses. In order to register for thesis credits in the
MD 4782 Interaction Design 7th and 8th semester for Thesis I and II respectively,
MD 4787 Digital Design and Publishing students must complete all pre-requisites. Students
MD 4834 Advertising in Pakistan on academic probation will not be allowed to register
MD 4833 Brand Management for thesis credits.
MD 4897 Digital Media Planning
MD 4798 Fundamentals of Digital Advertising Internship
MD 4854 Illustration The Faculty of Media Sciences requires all students to
MD 4732 Typography complete a 6-week internship at an organization of
MD 4878 Design for Social Change their choice by the end of their third year. Upon
completion of the internship, students must submit a
Journalism Stream comprehensive summary of what they learned following
MD 4757 Feature Writing I their internship.
MD 4879 Multimedia Journalism
All students are also required to work with the faculty
MD 4864 Investigative Journalism and
to organize faculty’s annual media festival in the third
Crisis Reporting
year of their degree.
MD 4877 The International Newsroom
MD 4783 TV Journalism
MD 4859 Introduction to Photojournalism
MD 4839 Reporting the News

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Master of Advertising
The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers an evening, one year Master's degree program in
Advertising, providing students, a comprehensive training through courses that prepare them to
engage in various career options in the advertising industry. To be awarded a Master of Advertising
degree, students need to complete total of 30 credit hours (10 courses), which includes 7 core courses
(21 credits hours), and 3 electives (9 credit hours).

All students must complete their degree within four years.

First Year ELECTIVES
MD 5351 Campaign Strategy
Fall Semester MD 5264 Copywriting and Advertising
MD 5168 Research Methods in Advertising Conceptualization
MD 5164 History of Communication and MD 5265 Digital Advertising
Advertising MD 5272 Advanced Integrated Marketing
MD 5166 Ideation Techniques in Advertising Communication
MD 5167 Principles of Advertising MD 5352 New Media Advertising
MD 5268 Creative Advertising Campaigns MD 5273 Strategic Brand Management
MD 5275 Strategic Creative Development
Spring Semester MD 5353 Media Planning and Strategy
MD 5272 Advanced Integrated Marketing MD 5274 Consumer Engagement
Communication MD 5271 Advertising Account Management
MD 5276 Advanced Media Planning and Strategy
MD 5xxx Elective I Electives will be offered depending on the availability
MD 5xxx Elective II of the resources.
MD 5xxx Elective III

Master of Media Science (MMS)

Faculty of Media Sciences offers an evening, 18 months Master’s degree in Media Science. Students
enrolling in this program will be offered to select any one of the 3 streams of specialization;

Media Production and Design Fashion Media and Digital Digital Journalism and Global
Stream Communication Stream Communication Stream
Primarily for media professionals This stream is for professionals who Journalism Stream is offered for all
and middle management of production want to join the growing Fashion who want to develop an in-depth
houses and teams engaged in media media and merchandising industry understanding of journalistic practices
houses, and are hampered in their in Pakistan, in addition to courses and are interested in specializing
careers because of lack of knowledge that help in managing public relations in analytical skills related to both
and understanding of production and communication strategy of print and electronic media.
technique skills companies and nonprofits.

The three elective choices offered in the 2nd semester (Spring) will determine the stream. In addition
to the three specializations offered students are at liberty in choosing their path of academic research
related to praxis; through course work, or Thesis (For those students who are interested in following
an academic career leading to a doctorate).

In Spring Semester, students decide on their respective chosen stream; the choice of Electives varies
according to the three options offered to students. Specialization Streams Offered: Media Production
and Design, Digital Journalism and Global Communication, Fashion Media and Digital
Communication.

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To be awarded a Master of Media Science degree, students need to complete a total of 30 credit
hours. Students can finish their degree program by pursuing one of the two available options:

Masters by Course Work

30 Credit hours (10 courses), which includes 4 core courses (12 credit hours), 6 electives (18 credit
hours).

Masters by Thesis
30 Credit hours (10 courses), which includes 4 core courses (12 credit hours), 4 electives (12 credits
hours), Thesis I & Thesis II (6 credit hours).

All students must complete their degree within four years.

First Year Fashion Media and Digital Communication

Stream:
Fall Semester MMS 5339 Interaction Design for Fashion Industry
MMS 5101 Applied Media Research MMS 5336 Fashion Design Trends
MMS 5102 Digital Culture and Society MMS 5334 E-commerce for Fashion
MMS 5103 Media Evolution and Innovation MMS 5332 Digital Media and Fashion Industry
MMS 5104 Media Theories and Application MMS 5341 Social Media and Online
Communication
Spring Semester MMS 5331 Digital Fashion Illustration
MMS 5xxx Elective I MMS 5337 Fashion Photography
MMS 5xxx Elective II MMS 5335 Fashion Advertising
MMS 5xxx Elective III MMS 5338 Fashion Public Relations
MMS 5209 Thesis I/MMS 5xxx Elective MMS 5333 Digital Visual Communication

Second Year Digital Journalism and Global Communication

Stream:
Fall Semester MMS 5237 Global Journalism
MMS 5xxx Elective IV MMS 5231 Beat Reporting
MMS 5309 Thesis II/MMS 5xxx Elective MMS 5238 Investigative Journalism
MMS 5243 Multi-Format News Reporting
ELECTIVES MMS 5232 Data Journalism
MMS 5235 Fashion and Entertainment Journalism
Media Production and Design Stream: MMS 5241 Media and Post-Colonialism
MMS 5431 Urban Geographies and Visual MMS 5242 Media, Politics and Governance
Cultures MMS 5239 Issues in International Media
MMS 5433 Camera and Lights MMS 5234 Digital Journalism
MMS 5436 Film Analysis MMS 5236 Global Communication
MMS 5439 Story Telling and Screenplay Writing MMS 5233 Development Communication
MMS 5435 Documentary Making
MMS 5434 Directing Electives will be offered depending on the
MMS 5441 Theories of Film and Television availability of resources.
MMS 5432 Aesthetics of Films
MMS 5438 Production Management
MMS 5442 Theories of Visual Culture and Film
MMS 5437 New Media Production

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOSCIENCES
SZABIST’s Biosciences programs are designed to give students a sound and broad academic base for a professional
and rewarding career in biological and health care fields. It blends theoretical and practical knowledge, critical
thinking and real life experience to equip students with skills and offers the opportunity to study a broad range
of disciplines in biological and health sciences, which includes Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology,
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology.

PROGRAM & FACULTY

Biosciences programs aim to produce professionals with firm knowledge of fundamental concepts of Biology,
Health Sciences and their current applications. The BS, MS & PhD programs intend to provide training in the
fundamentals of ever-changing fields of Life Sciences.

Upon completion, students will have a broad knowledge of biological sciences and other related disciplines with
high level of understanding and appreciation in certain specialized areas including cell and tissue culture
techniques, biochemical and physiological understanding of microbes and higher organisms, genetic manipulations,
drug design and therapeutics, advanced analytical techniques and health care.

Biosciences faculty includes foreign qualified professionals with relevant expertise and experience in both research
and teaching. The faculty is actively engaged in research projects and also provides quality supervision to the
students at Life Sciences Research Center (LSRC).
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Lab Facilities Job Placement Possibilities
SZABIST is equipped with hi-tech and Food Industry
state-of-the-art scientific laboratories that conduct Biochemical Industry
research which is at par with international Biotechnology Companies
standards. All the laboratories are well-equipped Healthcare Sector (Public Health)
and sufficient to provide the necessary required Diagnostic Labs and Hospital
support to all type of research done by the Pharmaceutical Industry
students and faculty. Bioinformatics Software Houses
Research Centres
Academia
BS Biosciences
BS Biosciences at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of 136
credit hours of teaching (44 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report. The
maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

First Year Third Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

BIO 1101 Cell Biology BIO 2406 Genetic Engineering
BIO 1111 English for General Purposes BIO 3507 Biotechnology-I
BIO 1107 Fundamental Mathematics BIO 2405 Hematology
BIO 2404 Lab Management BIO 4801 Bioethics
BIO 1109 Chemistry BIO 3511 Pharmacology
BIO 1115 Islamic Studies / Ethics BIO 2306 Psychology

Spring Semester Spring Semester

BIO 1104 Introduction to Computing BIO 2407 Basic Endocrinology
BIO 1113 Microbiology-I BIO 3607 Biotechnology-II
BIO 2301 Biochemistry-I BIO 3601 Agricultural Science
BIO 1211 English for Academic Purposes BIO 2304 Nutrition and Dietetics
BIO 1214 Sociology BIO 3611 Computer Aided-Drug Design
BIO 1215 Pakistan Studies BIO 4703 Research Methodology

Fourth Year
Second Year
Fall Semester
Fall Semester BIO 4701 Business Management
BIO 1206 Physiology-I BIO 4705 Research Report-I
BIO 1213 Microbiology-II BIO 2309 Animal and Plant Tissue Culture
BIO 1216 Probability and Biostatistics BIO 2402 Bioinformatics
BIO 2411 English for Professional Purposes BIO 4xxx Elective-I
BIO 2401 Biochemistry-II BIO 4xxx Elective-II

Spring Semester Spring Semester

BIO 2305 Physiology-II BIO 2403 Environmental Science
BIO 3504 Immunology BIO 4802 Biophysics
BIO 4803 Molecular Biology BIO 4805 Research Report-II
BIO 2409 Humanities BIO 3509 Epidemiology
BIO 3503 Genetics BIO 4xxx Elective-III
BIO 4xxx Elective-IV

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ELECTIVES BIO 4726 Applied Enzymology
BIO 4721 Advanced Biochemical Techniques BIO 4826 Medical Biotechnology
BIO 4722 Medical Transcription BIO 4728 Techniques in Biotechnology
BIO 4723 Virology BIO 4729 Bioprocess Engineering
BIO 4822 Nanotechnology BIO 4828 Bioenergy
BIO 4725 Advanced Molecular Techniques BIO 4829 Infectious Diseases
BIO 4827 Systems Biology BIO 4731 Fundamentals of Neuroscience
BIO 4724 Telemedicine BIO 4831 Phytochemistry and Natural Medicine
BIO 4823 Stem Cell Research BIO 4732 Molecular Neurochemistry
BIO 4727 Food Biotechnology
BIO 4825 Fermentation Biotechnology

BS Biotechnology
BS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of
136 credit hours of teaching (44 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report.
The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

First Year Third Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

BTC 1105 Cell Biology BTC 3508 Sociology
BTC 1106 English for General Purposes BTC 3504 Introduction to Biotechnology
BTC 1103 Mathematics – I BTC 3503 Enzymology
BTC 1101 Biosafety and Bioethics BTC 3507 Genetic Resources Conservation
BTC 1104 Organic Chemistry BTC 3506 Psychology
BTC 1102 Islamic Studies / Ethics
Spring Semester
BTC 3603 Industrial Biotechnology
Spring Semester BTC 3601 Agriculture Biotechnology
BTC 1204 Microbiology BTC 3607 Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
BTC 1201 Biochemistry-I BTC 3606 Research Methodology
BTC 1202 English for Academic Purposes BTC 3604 Medical Biotechnology
BTC 1206 Inorganic Chemistry
BTC 2304 Introduction to Computer Science Fourth Year
BTC 2407 Pakistan Studies
Fall Semester
Second Year BTC 4705 Research Report-I
BTC 4704 Methods in Molecular Biology
Fall Semester BTC 4702 Bioinformatics
BTC 1205 Probability and Biostatistics BTC 4xxx Elective-I
BTC 2301 Biochemistry-II BTC 4xxx Elective-II
BTC 2302 Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolution-I BTC 3505 Principles of Biochemical Engineering
BTC 2303 English for Professional Purposes
BTC 2305 Microbial Biotechnology Spring Semester
BTC 2306 Physical Chemistry BTC 4801 Biological Physics
BTC 4805 Research Report-II
Spring Semester BTC 4802 Environmental Biotechnology
BTC 2402 Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolution -II BTC 4803 Food Biotechnology
BTC 2404 Immunology BTC 4xxx Elective-III
BTC 2405 Molecular Biology BTC 4xxx Elective-IV
BTC 1203 Biomathematics
BTC 2401 Classical Genetics
BTC 2406 Genomics and Proteomics

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ELECTIVES BTC 4822 Marine Biotechnology
BTC 4723 Medical Transcription BTC 4722 Fungal Biotechnology
BTC 4823 Nanotechnology BTC 4826 Bioprocess Engineering
BTC 4821 Advanced Molecular Techniques BTC 4726 Bioenergy
BTC 4825 Virology BTC 4827 Infectious Diseases
BTC 4824 Systems Biology BTC 4727 Fundamentals of Neuroscience
BTC 4721 Advance Biochemical Techniques BTC 4xxx Molecular Neurochemistry
BTC 4724 Stem cell Research BTC 4828 Phytochemistry and Natural Medicine
BTC 4725 Telemedicine

MS Biosciences
MS Biosciences at SZABIST is a two-year program spread over four semesters and consists of 30
credit hours of teaching. The curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each and research
project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS. Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of Thesis
in order to complete the total credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four
years.

First Year BIO 5132 Cancer Biology

BIO 5232 Applied Immunology
Fall Semester BIO 5233 Techniques in Diagnostics
BIO 5101 Advanced Research Methodology BIO 5238 Molecular Dynamics
BIO 5102 Biostatistics BIO 5137 Food Sampling Techniques and Analysis
BIO 5201 Molecular Genetics BIO 5231 Food Quality Management System
BIO 5202 Techniques in Biomolecules Analyses BIO 5237 Food Toxicology and Adulteration
BIO 5239 Advanced Analytical Biochemistry
Spring Semester BIO 5141 Gene Expression and Control
BIO 5xxx Elective-I BIO 5241 Medical Neuroscience
BIO 5xxx Elective-II BIO 5139 Molecular Modeling and Drug Design
BIO 5xxx Elective-III
BIO 5xxx Elective-IV

Second Year

Fall Semester
BIO 5xxx Thesis or Elective-V or IRS-I

Spring Semester
BIO 5xxx Thesis or Elective VI or IRS-II

ELECTIVES
BIO 5135 Applied Biotechnology
BIO 5134 Environmental and Industrial
Biotechnology
BIO 5138 Plant Biotechnology
BIO 5236 Fermentation Design and Engineering
BIO 5133 Medical Biotechnology
BIO 5234 Biocatalysis and Enzymology
BIO 5235 Clinical Biochemistry
BIO 5136 Drug Discovery and Development
BIO 5131 Biocomputation

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MS Biotechnology
MS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a two-year program spread over four semesters and consists of 30
credit hours of teaching. The curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each and research
project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS. Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of
Thesis in order to complete the total credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MS
degree is four years.

First Year Spring Semester

BTC 5xxx Thesis or Elective VI or IRS-II
Fall Semester
BTC 5102 Research Methods in Biotechnology ELECTIVES
BTC 5101 Biostatistics and Laboratory Mathematics BTC 5122 Bioethics, Biosecurity, Biosafety and
BTC 5201 Advances in Molecular Genetics Dual Use Education
BTC 5202 Recent trends in Molecular Diagnostics BTC 5121 Advances in Bioinformatics
BTC 5123 Regulation of Gene Expression
Spring Semester BTC 5223 Protein Engineering and Enzyme
BTC 5xxx Elective-I Technology
BTC 5xxx Elective-II BTC 5222 Metabolic Engineering and Biofuels
BTC 5xxx Elective-III BTC 5221 Advances in Health Biotechnology
BTC 5xxx Elective-IV BTC 5124 Advanced Analytical Biochemistry
BTC 5224 Gene Expression and Control
Second Year BTC 5125 Medical Neuroscience
BTC 5225 Molecular Modeling and Drug Design
Fall Semester
BTC 5xxx Thesis or Elective-V or IRS-I

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PhD Biosciences
The PhD in Biosciences is minimum 3 years program that requires completing a total of 48 credit
hours. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8 years. Maximum course load for
a semester is 3 courses (9 credit hours).

The following is the break-up of the 48-credit hour courses:

2 Core Courses (6 credit hours) *

4 Elective (12 credit hours) OR 1 IRS (3 credit hours) and 3 Electives (9 credit hours)
1 Thesis (30 credit hours)
* The research courses are compulsory for all the students except for SZABIST continuing students who will take two elective
courses instead.

First Year Interdisciplinary courses can be allowed with the

approval of both the Program Managers subject to the
Fall Semester relevance of courses. Elective courses may vary from
BIO 6101 Statistical Tools for Research time to time.
BIO 6201 Research Methodology
BIO 6xxx Elective-I Followed by successfully completion of the course
work, Comprehensive Examination is required to pass
Spring Semester in order to acquire PhD candidacy after which research
BIO 6xxx Elective-II period starts. The entire research work is carried out
BIO 6xxx Elective-III under the supervision of the PhD supervisor which is
BIO 6xxx Elective-IV/IRS-I assigned and approved as per the university procedure.
The complete research work is required to be submitted
Second Year in the form of a “Dissertation” after a minimum period
of two years.
Fall Semester
BIO 6xxx Dissertation Electives
BIO 6121 Advances in Molecular Genetics
Spring Semester BIO 6124 Computational and Systems Biology
BIO 6xxx Dissertation BIO 6221 Advanced Immunology
BIO 6222 Next Generation Sequencing Techniques
Third Year BIO 6123 Analytical Techniques for Biomolecules
BIO 6122 Advances in Plant Biotechnology
Fall Semester BIO 6125 Oncobiology
BIO 6xxx Dissertation BIO 6226 Recombinant DNA Technology
BIO 6225 Food Science and Technology
Spring Semester BIO 6224 Cell Signaling Mechanisms
BIO 6xxx Dissertation BIO 6223 Biomaterials Science and Engineering
BIO 6126 Principles of Synthetic Biology

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Public Health Program at SZABIST is designed for highly motivated professionals who intend to become public
health professionals to transform the lives and health of populations in a changing world. The program recognized
by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), offers cutting-edge advancements in curriculum, research and
public health practice. Szabist offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and two-year Master
of Science in Public Health (MSPH) programs in Public Health.

PROGRAM AND FACULTY

Public Health Program prepares well-rounded professionals to improve the health and well-being of populations.
BSPH and MSPH curriculum provide training in epidemiology, Reproductive health, Nutrition and Health
Policy to deal with public health challenges. The well designed curriculum helps students to explore and
understand the social, behavioural, economic, cultural, and environmental determinants of health of communities
and nations. It prepares professional to take on the variety of demanding public health tasks including but not
limited to need assessments, program design and implementation, program evaluation, behaviour change,
policy development and research.
Public Health department has highly qualified faculty with national and international experience in academics,
research and public health practice. The faculty is actively engaged in conducting research, providing supervision,
and consulting services to governmental and non-governmental organizations. The department also actively
collaborates with governmental health and other departments to provide technical input and support where
needed.
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS PH)
BS Public Health at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of
130 credit hours of teaching (42 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report
of 6 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.
First Year Spring Semester
BPH 3601 Environment and Occupational Health
Fall Semester BPH 3603 Health Policy and Management
BPH 1109 Probability and Biostatistics-I BPH 3604 Non-Communicable Diseases
BPH 1102 English for General Purposes Epidemiology
BPH 1103 Life Sciences Biology BPH 3605 Reproductive Health
BPH 1104 Mathematics BPH 3606 Research Methodology
BPH 1105 Sociology of Health and Disease
BPH 2304 Islamic Studies/Ethics Fourth Year

Spring Semester Fall Semester

BPH 1201 Basic Epidemiology BPH 4702 District Health Management
BPH 1209 Probability and Biostatistics-II BPH 4703 Health Planning
BPH 1203 Community Services BPH 4704 Health Professional Education
BPH 1204 English for Academic Purposes BPH 4709 Research Report-I
BPH 1205 Principles of Psychology BPH xxxx Elective-I
BPH 2305 Pakistan Studies BPH xxxx Elective-II

Second Year Spring Semester

BPH 4801 Entomology
Fall Semester BPH 4803 Health Marketing
BPH 2301 Basic Computer Skills BPH 4805 Mental Health
BPH 2302 Community Nutrition BPH 4809 Research Report-II
BPH 2303 English for Professional Purposes BPH xxxx Elective-III
BPH 2306 Personal Hygiene BPH xxxx Elective-IV
BPH 3504 Primary Health Care
ELECTIVES
Spring Semester BPH 4829 Disaster Management
BPH 2401 Medical Anthropology BPH 4731 Quality Management in Health Care
BPH 2402 Microbiology BPH 4721 Adolescent and Sexual Health
BPH 2403 Parasitology BPH 4722 Art and Public Health
BPH 2404 Professional Ethics BPH 4723 Community Nursing
BPH 3602 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases BPH 4724 Geriatrics
BPH 4725 Health Information System
Third Year BPH 4726 Health Inventory Management
BPH 4727 Prison Health
Fall Semester BPH 4728 Risk Management
BPH 3501 Concept of Health and Disease BPH 4729 School Health
BPH 3502 Health Promotion, Advocacy and Social BPH 4831 Health Economics
Mobilization BPH 4821 Addiction and Social Rehabilitation
BPH 3503 Population Dynamics BPH 4822 Community Dentistry
BPH 3505 Community Pediatrics BPH 4823 Community Psychiatry
BPH 3506 Fundamental Principles of Infectious BPH 4824 Food Safety
Diseases BPH 4825 Health Financing
BPH 4826 Health Project Management
BPH 4827 Nuclear Medicine
BPH 4828 Sports Medicine

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MS Public Health (MSPH)

MSPH at SZABIST is a two-year program distributed into two streams i.e., MSPH (36 credit hours)
and MSPH (60 credit hours). For MSPH (36 credit hours), the curriculum includes 10 courses of 3
credit hours each and a research project (thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS. (3 credit hours each).
All MSPH students can also take two additional courses in lieu of Thesis in order to complete total
credit hours. For MSPH (60 credit hours), the curriculum includes 18 courses of 3 credit hours each
and a research project (thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS. The maximum time limit to complete the
MSPH degree is four years.

Eligibility criteria for Thesis/IRS is: Completed all courses of first and second semester, Minimum
3 GPA in following courses: Basic Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Methods: Quantitative
and Qualitative, Overall, 3 CGPA by the end of second semester.

MSPH - (36 Credit Hours) MSPH — (60 Credit Hours)

First Year First Year

Fall Semester Fall Semester

MSP 5104 Social and Behavioral Aspects of MSP 5101 Basic Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Public Health MSP 5104 Social and Behavioral Aspects of
MSP 5101 Basic Epidemiology and Biostatistics Public Health
MSP 5102 Environmental and Occupational Health MSP 5105 Mental Health
MSP 5103 Health Promotion, Advocacy and Social MSP 5106 Population Dynamics
Mobilization MSP 5107 Professional Ethics

Spring Semester Spring Semester

MSP 5201 Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics MSP 5201 Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics
MSP 5203 Research Methods: Quantitative and MSP 5203 Research Methods: Quantitative
Qualitative and Qualitative
MSP 5202 Health System MSP 5205 Health Care Risk Management
MSP 5xxx Elective-I MSP 5206 Microbiology
MSP 5207 Parasitology
Second Year
Second Year
Fall Semester
MSP 5xxx Thesis-I or IRS-I or Elective (Any Track) Fall Semester
MSP 5xxx Elective –II OR MSP 5102 Environmental and Occupational Health
Practicum OR MSP 5103 Health Promotion, Advocacy and Social
One Publication in Peer Reviewed Journal Mobilization
(HEC Indexed Journal) MSP 5111 Sociology of Health and Disease
MSP 5202 Health System
Spring Semester MSP 5xxx Thesis-I or IRS-I or Elective (Any Track)
MSP 5xxx Thesis-II or IRS-II or Elective (Any Track)
MSP 5xxx Elective-III OR
Practicum OR One Publication in Peer
Reviewed Journal (HEC Indexed Journal)

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Spring Semester Track 2: Health Policy, Management and Economics

MSP 5204 Entomology
MSP 5xxx Thesis-II or IRS-II or Elective (Any Track) MSP 5323 Human Resource Management for Health
MSP 5xxx Elective-I MSP 5222 Health Policy, Planning and Management
MSP 5xxx Elective-II MSP 5226 Financial Management
MSP 5xxx Elective-Ill MSP 5231 Advanced Health Economics
Practicum OR One Publication in Peer MSP 5322 Health Care Financing
Reviewed Journal (HEC Indexed Journal) MSP 5324 Supply Chain Management

ELECTIVE COURSES/TRACKS Track 3: Applied Nutrition and Reproductive Health

Track 1: Epidemiology and Biostatistics MSP 5327 Nutrition for Children, Adolescent and
Mothers
MSP 5223 Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics MSP 5228 Community Management of Malnutrition
MSP 5224 Epidemiological Report Writing MSP 5227 International Food Organizations
MSP 5321 Epidemiology of Communicable and Non MSP 5331 Global Demography in Public Health
Communicable Diseases MSP 5221 Community Based RH Interventions
MSP 5329 Survey Sampling MSP 5326 Gender Development
MSP 5328 Behavioral and Mental Health
Epidemiology
MSP 5229 Application of Health Informatics

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LAW PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - University of London, UK

The University of London is a world renowned provider of legal education. For over 150 years the university has not only
provided the first step on a career path for many thousands of practicing lawyers within the Commonwealth and around
the world, but has also provided many thousands more with the vital transferable skills of a world class legal qualification,
enabling them to thrive in many other professions. Academic direction for Undergraduate Laws is provided by a consortium
of outstanding University of London Law Schools: Birkbeck, King’s College London, London School of Economics and
Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary University of London, SOAS, and UCL.

On successful completion of your studies you will receive a University of London degree. Your Diploma will state that you
were registered with the University of London and that your examinations were conducted by the University of London
Law Schools. Find out more about the University of London at: london.ac.uk/llb

Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE)

Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE) is a qualification in its own right that also provides an entry route
to degree-level study. It is ideal if you are ready to study for a degree but do not have the qualifications usually required to
enter.
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Graduate Entry LLB (2-6) Years
Entrance Requirements Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (awarded by
an institution acceptable to the University of
Standard Entry LLB (3-6) Years
London).
To be eligible to register for the LLB, a student must
normally be at least 17 years of age at the time of
A 4-year bachelor‘s degree (in any discipline)
registration and have passes in:
awarded by an institution acceptable to University
of London may register for LLB degree under the
Either two subjects at GCE A level, and at least
Graduate Entry Route. Students who register via
three further subjects at GCSE or GCE O level (at
this route are only required to complete 9 courses
not less than grade C)
(instead of 12) for the LLB degree.
Or
Three subjects at GCE A level (with one A Level at A 2 year bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree
not less than grade D) (in any discipline) awarded by institutions acceptable
to University of London may register for LLB
Or degree under the Graduate Entry Route. Students
Three subjects at GCE A level, and one further who register via this route are only required to
subject at GCSE or GCE O Level (at not less than complete 9 courses (instead of 12) for the LLB
grade C) degree.
Or
A test of proficiency in English may be required as
Two subjects at GCE A Level and two further
per University of London’s guidelines.
subjects at AS Level.

Overlapping subjects in O Levels and in A Levels will

not be counted.

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LLB Structures Graduate Entry LLB (2-6 years)
Standard Entry LLB (3-6 years) If you have already completed a first degree then you
As a Standard Entry student you must register for may be eligible for the Graduate Entry LLB. This means
Legal Systems and Method in your first year of study. that you will only have to study 9 modules rather than
12 to complete the LLB. Eligibility for Graduate Entry
is at the discretion of the University.
Standard Entry Route – Qualifying Law Degree
You must pass the online course, ‘’Law skills for
Level 4 Graduates’’, before completing registration. This course
Four compulsory modules is compulsory for all Graduate Entry students and is
Contract Law designed to prepare you for legal study through the
development of legal skills in the context of learning
Criminal Law
about key aspects of the legal system. The course is
Legal Systems and Method made up of four units and a final multiple choice test,
Public Law and notionally can be completed in 10 hours.

Level 5 Graduate Entry Route – Qualifying Law Degree

Three compulsory modules
EU Law Level 4
Property Law Three compulsory modules
Tort Law Contract Law
*One optional module chosen from: Criminal Law
Administrative Law Public Law
Commercial Law
Level 5
Level 6 Three compulsory modules
Two compulsory modules EU Law
Equity and Trusts Property Law
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Tort Law
*Two optional modules chosen from:
International Protection of Human Rights Level 6
Criminology Two compulsory modules
Company Law Equity and Trusts
Intellectual Property Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Introduction to Islamic Law *One optional modules chosen from:
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Company Law
Intellectual Property
Evidence Law
Introduction to Islamic Law
* Subject to the minimum enrolment of ten students.

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Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law Admission Requirements
(CertHE) To be eligible to register for this CertHE program, you
Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law must be at least 18 years of age and one of the following
(CertHE) is a qualification in its own right that also should be applicable:
provides an entry route to degree-level study. • Pass in Intermediate with minimum 55% in total
OR
It is ideal if you are ready to study for a degree but do • 6 passes in GCE O-Level
not have the qualifications usually required to enter.
SZABIST now offers an opportunity to students with English Language Requirements
Intermediate (HSC) backgrounds or O/A Level grades
short of the requirement for LLB to start with the UoL A test of proficiency in English may be required as per
Law Degree as CertHE in Year One and those willing University of London’s guidelines.
to continue can transfer to the LLB thereon and can
complete the LLB in a total of three years. If you fulfil the criteria, you must also pass the University
of London online test and interview conducted at
CertHE Common Law students will take the same 4 SZABIST to be able to register.
modules that are a part of the 1st year course of the
LLB. The only difference is that the CertHE students
will receive additional tuitions in English Language
and Study Skills to support them with the precisions
of the course.

CertHE STRUCTURE
CertHE in Common Law
Four Modules
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Legal Systems and Method
Public Law

With Additional English Writing Course

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BA (HONS) IN BUSINESS STUDIES

SZABIST offers a 2+1 Top–up program BA (Hons) in Business Studies from the Coventry University, UK. Student will have
to complete 27 courses/81 credits and proceed ahead to Coventry University to earn an International Degree. It is compulsory
for students to complete 27 courses before they continue the third year at Coventry University, UK.

CILT (UK) LEVEL 5 PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTIC & TRANSPORT

SZABIST, as an accredited Training Provider of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, is offering
International Professional Diploma (Level 5) in Logistics and Transport course designed to support professionals in the
transportation, supply of inputs and outputs, and storage sectors.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) is the leading international professional body for supply chain,
logistics, and transport and encourages its development globally. Its objective is to encourage the Art and Science of Logistics
and Transport.
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BA (Hons) in Business Studies
Admission Requirements
The candidate must have completed O-Levels (minimum 8 subjects including 5 compulsory subjects;
English, Urdu, Maths, Islamiat & Pakistan Studies) and A-levels (minimum 3 Subjects)/12th
Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50% marks or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Equivalency from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) is required for O & A Levels/High
School Diploma/IB Diploma or equivalent.

First Semester Third Semester

BA 1101 Introduction to Accounting BA 2303 Marketing Principles
BA 1102 Microeconomics BA 2304 Managerial Accounting
BA 1103 Introduction to Computers BA 2315 Introduction to Social Sciences
BA 1104 Personal Management BA 2403 Business Ethics
BA 1206 Oral Communication and Presentation BA 3504 Organizational Behavior
Skills BA 3605 Statistical Inference
BA 1204 Maths for Business
Fourth Semester
Second Semester BA 3505 Quantitative Skills
BA 1201 Financial Accounting BA 3601 Financial Management
BA 1202 Macroeconomics BA 3602 Marketing Management
BA 1203 Management Principles BA 4704 Management Information Systems
BA 1105 English Writing Skills BA 4721 Advertising
BA 2305 Statistics and Mathematics for Business BA 4801 Law and Taxation
BA 2312 Human Behaviour
All courses may not be offered every year. Alternate
(Summer) courses may be substituted as and when required.
BA 2301 Introduction to Business Finance
BA 2302 Graphic Design in Multimedia
Presentations

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CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistic & Transport
SZABIST, as an accredited Training Provider of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
International, is offering International Professional Diploma (Level 5) in Logistics and Transport
course designed to support professionals in the transportation, supply of inputs and outputs, and
storage sectors. The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) is the leading international
professional body for supply chain, logistics, and transport and encourages its development globally.
Its objective is to encourage the Art and Science of Logistics and Transport.
What Is CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in What Are The Benefits Of the CILT(UK) Professional
Logistic & Transport Designed For? Diploma?
The Level 5 Professional Diploma is designed for CILT (UK) qualifications are developed to the highest
professionals already working within the Supply standards, offering valuable professional recognition
Chain, logistics, and transport sectors. It is most suited all over the world. the courses are relevant to industry
to those who are aspiring to middle management and government. CILT qualification provides a strong
positions in specialist functional areas such as supply head start in terms of most updated logistic and
chain management, transport planning, or transport transport techniques and in career development.
operations. The Diploma is also suitable for graduates
in other disciplines who are entering the sector for the What Is The Time Commitment?
first time. Students will complete the qualification within one
academic year; i.e., two semesters. The guided learning
What Will I Learn? hours are set at 400 hours, which includes classroom,
The Diploma qualification comprises 5 Units (Courses). fieldwork, and self-study. This is allocated as 80 hours
However, SZABIST is offering 6 tailored courses out per unit for a minimum of 5 units. The program is held
of which the students can opt for any 5 Units. in the evening.

List Of Units (Courses):

• Strategic Warehousing Management
• Strategic Procurement in SCM
• Supply Chain Operations
• Green Logistics
• Dynamics of Logistics & Distribution
• Supply Chain Finance

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023-24 (Karachi Campus)

FALL 2023
WEEK COMMENTS
1 Course Registration
2 IS Thesis Advisors Meeting
3
4
5 Teaching Evaluation
6 Teaching Evaluation
7
8 Mid-Term Exams
9
10
11 Last Week to Withdraw from Courses
12
13
14
15
16 Dead Week
17 Final Exam Week
18 Final Exam Week
New Faculty Meeting/Orientation
IS Thesis Advisors Meeting
Comprehensive Exam
Independent Research Study Presentations of MS/PhD students

Classes Commencement Date

Karachi Campus : September 11, 2023

Hyderabad Campus : August 21, 2023
Larkana Campus : September 25, 2023
Islamabad Campus : September 11, 2023
Gharo Campus : September 11, 2023
Dubai Campus : October 2, 2023

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023-24 (Karachi Campus)

SPRING 2024

WEEK COMMENTS
1 Course Registration
2
3
4
5 Teaching Evaluation
6 Teaching Evaluation
7
8 Mid-Term Exams
9
10
11 Last Week to Withdraw from Courses
12
13
14
15
16 Dead Week
17 Final Exam Week
18 Final Exam Week
New Faculty Meeting/Orientation
Independent Research Study Presentations of MS/PhD students
Comprehensive Exam

Classes Commencement Date

Karachi Campus : February 06, 2024

Hyderabad Campus : January 22, 2024
Larkana Campus : February 12, 2024
Islamabad Campus : February 06, 2024
Gharo Campus : February 12, 2024
Dubai Campus : February 26, 2024

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(FALL 2023)
PROGRAMS OFFERING AT DIFFERENT CAMPUSES OF SZABIST (FALL 2023)

CAMPUS
PROGRAMS
Karachi Islamabad Larkana Hyderabad Dubai Gharo
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA 2.5 Years)
BA (Hons.) in Business Studies (BABS)
BS Accounting & Finance
BS (Accounting & Finance) 2.5 Years ICAP/CAF Qualified
BS Entrepreneurship
BS Computer Science
BS Artificial Intelligence
BS Software Engineering
Bachelor of Media Science
BS Social Sciences
BE Mechatronic Engineering
BS Biosciences
BS Biotechnology
BS Educational Psychology
BS Public Health
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE)
CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistic & Transport
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Executive MBA
Masters in Project Management
Professional MBA
Masters in Human Resource Management
Master of Advertising
MS Public Health (MSPH)
MS Biosciences
MS Biotechnology
MS Computer Science
MS (CS) with specialization in Core Computing
MS (CS) with specialization in Software Engineering
MS (CS) with specialization in Networks & Security
MS Cyber Security
Master of Media Science
MS Management Science
MS in Finance & Economics
MS (Business Analytics)
MS Developmental Studies
MS Mechatronic Engineering
MS Data Sciences
MS Educational Leadership and Management
MS Project Management
MS Social Sciences
MS (SS) with specialization in Economics
MS (SS) with specialization in Psychology
MS (SS) with specialization in Clinical Psychology
MS (SS) with specialization in Sociology
MS (SS) with specialization in International Relations
PhD Social Sciences
PhD (SS) with specialization in Economics
PhD (SS) with specialization in Psychology
PhD (SS) with specialization in Sociology
PhD (SS) with specialization in International Relations
PhD Computing
PhD Management Sciences
PhD Biosciences
PhD Educational Leadership and Management

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We Work Smart

Disclaimer
This prospectus is only informational and should not be taken as binding on the institute. The institute, therefore, reserves the right to
change any rule, regulation and guideline applicable to the program and the student whenever it is deemed appropriate or necessary,
and it will be binding on all continuing and new students for all programs at all campuses.
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