a) MPhil/MS (or equivalent degree with 18 years of education) from any HEC Recognized
University with minimum 3.0/ 4.0 CGPA in semester system and/or 60% in annual
system.
b) In case of foreign degree, if the CGPA/Grade is not mentioned on the transcript, the
applicant must produce equivalent weightage from the parent university.
c) The applicants holding foreign degrees shall provide equivalence degree certificate from
HEC.
d) The students having strong demonstrated pursuit for PhD degree, but their CGPA is
below 3.00 (out of 4.0 in the semester system) or Second Division (in the annual system)
in the most recent degree obtained, may be admitted to a PhD program fulfilling the
following requirements:
i) Shall have studied additional courses of 9-12 CH of level 7 and have scored minimum
3.00 out of 4.00 GPA as recommended by FRAC. And
ii) The FRAC is satisfied that the applicant’s knowledge of primary area (level 7) has sufficiently
prepared him or her to undertake the course of studies of the doctoral program.
iii) These requirements shall be in addition to any other requirement set in this policy for
admission to a PhD program
iv) Faculty Research Advisory Committee (FRAC) of discipline concerned may add
special eligibility conditions if necessary.
PhD graduates from the Faculty of Management Sciences at the University of South Asia can pursue a wide range of advanced job titles in the tech industry, including but not limited to:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Director of Technology Innovation
Senior Management Consultant
Lead Business Analyst
Strategic Development Director
Head of Digital Transformation
Principal Data Scientist
Technology Operations Director
The standard time frame for completing the PhD degree is three years, with a maximum allowed duration of seven calendar years to meet all degree requirements, including coursework, research, and dissertation defense.
Candidates must hold an M.Phil./MS or equivalent degree with a CGPA of ≥ 3.00/4.00 or OPM ≥ 70% under the semester system, or first division in the annual system. They must also pass the University/Departmental Ph.D. Admission Test with at least 70% marks or have a GRE subject test score of at least 60%. Additionally, candidates must submit a ‘Proposed Research Idea’ and pass an interview.
To complete the PhD program, students must complete 18 credit hours of coursework in the first year, pass a comprehensive examination, complete 30 credit hours of research, maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0, publish at least one research paper in an HEC-recognized journal, have their dissertation evaluated by two foreign experts, and successfully defend their dissertation in an open defense.
The program consists of core and elective courses. The core courses include “Philosophy of Management & Organizations” and “Advanced Data Analytical Techniques,” each worth 3 credit hours. Elective courses are offered in three areas: Finance, Management, and Marketing, each course being 3 credit hours.
The PhD in Management Sciences program at the University of South Asia requires a total of 54 credit hours, which includes 6 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of elective courses, and 36 credit hours dedicated to the thesis.
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