Course Name: MBA

Course Overview

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programme at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS provides an intense and demanding academic experience, involving two years of full-time study. The programme aims at developing global business leaders – individuals who can provide leadership at any level, in an increasingly global economy. As a general management programme, the curriculum introduces students to the underlying disciplines of management, and provides graduates the flexibility to pursue successful careers in a variety of industries, and across geographical and functional boundaries

The primary teaching methodology is the case method. During the two years at LUMS, students work on over 500 cases which develops in them the ability to make decisions in a broad range of “real-world” situations. The case method encourages active learning and student participation. It develops a remarkable ability to analyze and apply theoretical frameworks, to debate and develop arguments, and to make quick decisions in challenging, uncertain situations. Indeed, LUMS MBA graduates are known for their capacity for sustained hard work, for working under pressure and meeting deadlines, for excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and for teamwork; skills which are critical for managers in today’s global economy.

* The medium of instruction at LUMS is English for all degree programmes offered. Assessments are accepted in English only.

 

Number of Semesters: 4

Requirements:

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for application submission

In order to be eligible to apply for admission, applicants need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria. However, fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission into LUMS.

Admission to the Programme is based entirely on merit. The basic policy of the Admissions Committee of the Suleman Dawood School of Business is to select those men and women whose intellectual capacity, managerial potential and personal characteristics best qualify them to pursue careers in management.

Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Minimum of sixteen years of education leading to a Masters or Bachelor’s* degree from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
  
• Performance in the GMAT (no other admission test scores are valid)
  
• Work experience (preferred but not compulsory)
  
• Two letters of recommendation
  
• Interview performance
  

* Candidates holding only a bachelors degree of less than four years’ duration will be required to produce an equivalence certificate of completion of 16 years of education issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

Decisions on admission are made after careful evaluation of all applications. Evaluation for interview call is carried out based on a combination of factors such as academic track record, performance in GMAT, and work experience (if available).

The Admissions Office will review applications to ensure requirements are being met. Shortlisted candidates will be called in for an interview, after which the final decision will be taken.

Admission Test for MBA

Applicants are required to take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) in order to be considered for admission. Only GMAT scores are valid and, hence, applicants with previous LMAT scores need to take the GMAT.

GMAT is offered as a computer adaptive test worldwide. Apart from official test scores that LUMS will require directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA, and applicants must submit or mail a copy of the unofficial GMAT scores as soon as they take the test. The LUMS code for receiving GMAT scores from ETS is 0679. For further details on GMAT, please log on to www.mba.com.

Note:

• GMAT taken more than five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.
  
• If applicant has taken more than one test, the best score will be considered for application evaluation
  
• Availability of GMAT score will be mandatory for submission of online admission application
  
• Applicants who are admitted to, and join, the MBA programme will get a refund of one GMAT registration fee.
  

Work Experience

Preference is given to applicants with prior work experience. Evaluation is based on the quantity and quality of the full-time work experience, and Candidates are encouraged to acquire work experience of between 1–2 years before applying to the LUMS MBA Programme. This requirement, however, is not mandatory for admission to the MBA Programme.

Interview Performance

A merit ranking for interview short listing is established on academic performance, work experience (if any) and GMAT scores of the candidates. Only short-listed candidates are called for interviews.

Course Duration: 2 years

How to apply:

Dear Applicant, Thank you for showing your interest in LUMS.
For the convenience of applicants, we have outlined the steps to complete the online admission application. Please carefully read the instructions given below, before you start filling out the application form. In case you face any problem, please email us at helpdeskAO@lums.edu.pk.

Best of luck! 
LUMS Office of Admissions

Instructions

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Account creation

To create an online application account with LUMS Online application system, you are required to have a valid email address.

Please use your Yahoo or Gmail account to create your online application account. Applicants are advised to have at least two active email addresses so that in case of any problem with their email account they can still correspond with the LUMS Office of Admissions through their second email address.

It is advised to create only ONE ACCOUNT for the online application submission. Applicants submitting more than one application for the same degree program during a single admission cycle will be disqualified without any warning.

Please note down your sign in details after creating your account i.e. your user name and password information and do not share this with anyone else. You will need these to re-enter the system.

Submission of the complete application:

There are 7 steps to complete the LUMS Online Application:

STEP 1: Carefully read the instructions given at the upper right side of each section of your online admission application.

STEP 2: Fill out complete information in each section;

STEP 3: Submit your online admission application after a thorough review of provided information latest by the stipulated deadline;

STEP 4: Download System generated fee voucher to make a payment for the Application Processing and LUMS Test(s) Registration
Fee (if applicable);

STEP 5: Make the payment of appropriate fee on or before the deadline stated in the fee voucher;

STEP 6: Print the “Mailing Label” and paste it on the envelope having supporting documents;

STEP 7: Send all supporting documents along with the proof of payment in ONE PACKAGE latest by the stipulated deadline.

How to fill out the online application:

• Access LUMS website http://www.lums.edu.pk. 
  
• Click on the tab “Admissions and Aid” on the main page.
  
• Click on the link “Apply Online“.
  
• Click on the link “Application”
  
• Window will display “LUMS Online Admissions“.
  
• Add lumsadmission@lums.edu.pk to your e-mail address book to avoid blocking of messages from LUMS as SPAM.
  
• Click on “Create New Admission Account“.
  
• If you are a first time user then enter the required information in the fields on “Create New Account” page.
  
• Please note that all fields marked with “*” are mandatory fields.
  
• Complete these sections and click on “Create New Account“.
  
• Your account will be created and you will receive an activation email from LUMS Admissions Office.
  
• After the activation of your account you can log in to the “LUMS online admissions” application system.
  
• Please select the programme from the list; you intend to apply for. Application created/submitted for a specific programme will not be considered for any other programme so select the programme carefully.
  
• You will be assigned a “Tracking ID“. The Tracking ID is unique to you. Make sure you write it, along with your full name, in any correspondence with the LUMS Admissions Office throughout the admission cycle.
  
• You can log in to your LUMS application account by using user name and password.
  
• Click the “General Information” tab.
  
• Read the “Instructions to fill out the online application form” carefully.
  
• “Minimum Eligibility criteria” and “Important dates for Admissions” are also mentioned here. Any important “News or Announcement” regarding admissions will also be displayed at this tab throughout the admission cycle.
  
• Click on “Application Form” tab. You will be able to view the instructions to complete the application form.
  
• Click on each of the Sections in the “Application Form” to provide the required information. After you enter the required information for a section always remember to press the “Save” button to save your data/changes.
  

Please note that some of the application sections offer predefined options in drop down lists (for example names of educational institutions). If a drop down list is missing an option that you wish to select, you can enter this information using the “Other/not listed” field. Please save this information by pressing the “Save” button.

• The links for instructions given at the top of each section will help you to complete the section. Read the instructions carefully.
  
• The comments displayed at the top of each section show the status of section completion. For example “Information updated successfully” shows that the information is complete. In case of any missing information applicant will be asked to provide the required details.
  
• Fill out all sections completely and precisely.
  
• Applicants are required to upload their most recent passport size picture according to picture uploading instructions. Applications having invalid picture format will not be processed for test registration.
  
• Once you have completely filled in the information for all sections correctly, the status for all section will change to Complete. You will be able to see the status of each section on the main page.
  
• You can complete your application in multiple sessions.
  
• To exit, click on “Log out” button on the upper right corner of the window.
  
• In order to change your current password, use the link given at the upper right corner “Change Password” of the Application’s page.
  
• Please don’t share your log in details with your friends and colleagues.
  

Make corrections to your data

• If you want to make changes to information that you have entered previously, simply re-enter the correct information and save it again.
  
• The save option only saves your data in the database. The data will not be transferred to Admissions Office till the information your online application is submitted.
  

Submit your application

• At any point, you can view and print a copy of your application by clicking the “View & Print Application” button.
  

Please note that the screening of applications will be done on the basis of the information provided by the applicant so make sure that you fill out the online application form very carefully.

You will be able to submit your application once all sections in the application form show the status as complete.

• When you are satisfied and ready to send it to the university, click on the check box given at the bottom of application page to agree to the given conditions. You will only be able to submit your application if you check the “Undertaking“. Carefully read the Undertaking statement and click the check box once you agree with its content.
  
• This will enable the “Submit” button near the bottom of the page. Press the “Submit” button to submit your application.
  
• Once the application is submitted, you can no longer make changes.
  
• On submitting your online application you will receive a confirmation email from LUMS. Please print this email and keep it for your record. If you do not receive any email, please recheck your application submission status and if there is any problem contact the Admissions Office.
  
• On submission of your online application, your application will be converted to the PDF format, hence no changes can be made.
  
• After the successful submission of your online admission application, you will be able to view and print Mailing Label and Fee Voucher (for the appropriate application processing and/or test fee).
  
• Print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration Fee (if applicable) payment voucher for making payment(s) at Allied Bank Branches throughout Pakistan.
  
• Print the mailing label and paste it on the envelope containing all your supporting documents before mailing it to the LUMS Admissions Office
  
• We would appreciate if you can take out a few minutes after the submission of your online application to fill out the online marketing survey. Your feedback will help us to improve our marketing efforts. 
  

Payment Procedure:
After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the deadline (see the important dates on LUMS website), you will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and/or LUMS Test Registration Fee payment voucher. Please print the fee voucher for making payment(s) at Allied Bank Branches throughout Pakistan. The voucher can be paid:

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• Online, immediately by visiting http://pay.lums.edu.pk; or
  
• In cash, the next day by presenting the payment voucher along with the requisite amount at any Allied Bank branch throughout Pakistan.
  

Note:

• Since admission to LUMS is very competitive, meeting the minimum eligibility criteria (available at LUMS website www.lums.edu.pk ) for the programme does not guarantee your admission. Applicants are encouraged to achieve well beyond the minimum requirements to enhance the chances of their selection.
  
• Applicants should be aware that, the presentation of incorrect/false/forged/fraudulent information or document in connection with admission to the LUMS Degree Programme is a criminal offence and the University reserves the right to initiate appropriate action. Action may include, but is not limited to cancellation of an application for admission, an offer of admission, or of an enrolment.
  
• LUMS will NOT consider applications that are incomplete or are missing the required documents or have not been submitted by the deadline.
  
• The preferred method of communication with the LUMS Admissions Office regarding all enquires is through email. Email us athelpdeskAO@lums.edu.pk or use the link “Ask LUMS Admission” given at the upper right corner of online application form and give us 48 working hours to get back to you regarding your query.
  
• Online application and required supporting documents should be submitted on or before the stipulated deadline.
  
• Submission of Application Processing Fee and/or Test Registration Fee should be done on or before the stipulated deadline.
  

   

  Check list of supporting documents – LUMS Graduate Admissions
  

  Applicants must complete and submit their online application form on or before the application submission deadline. In addition to this, all applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents to the LUMS Office of Admissions on or before the stipulated deadline;
  

• Attested/certified copies of all academic transcripts/certificates (Secondary, Post-Secondary, Bachelors, Masters or any other qualification)
  
• GMAT and/or GRE scores (if applicable)
  
• Work Experience Letters (if applicable)
  
• Research Statement (if applicable)
  
• Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
  
• Two copies of the Computerized National Identity Card or valid passport
  
• Four passport size photographs with white background
  
• Proof of payment; A stamped copy of the payment voucher or a confirmation email of an online banking transaction constitutes proof of payment.
  

  Applicants are required to send a copy of payment proof along with all other required supporting documents as ONE package on or before the stipulated deadline.
  

  Details of Application Processing & LUMS Admission Test Registration Fee (if applicable):
  

• The appropriate application processing fee of Rs. 4,700 (MBA/EMBA/PhD Management/MS Economics)
  
• The application processing fee of Rs. 750 (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)
  
• LGAT & LUMS Subject Test Registration Fee of Rs. 750 (SBASSE MS/PhD Programmes)
  
• LUMS Placement Test for MS Economics (1.5 Year) Registration Fee of Rs. 3,500
  

  Payment Procedure: After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing and LUMS Test Registration (if applicable) Fee payment voucher.
  

  Applicants must print the fee voucher for making payments at Allied Bank Branches throughout Pakistan. The voucher can be paid:
  

• Online, immediately by visiting http://pay.lums.edu.pk; or
  
• In cash, the next day by presenting the payment voucher along with the requisite amount at any Allied Bank branch throughout Pakistan.
  

  All other supporting documents that may be deemed relevant including testimonials demonstrating prior research experience.
  

   

  Supporting documents for Financial Aid (if applicable);
  

• Income certificates of all earning members of the family – This includes salary slips of last three months for salaried persons, pension book for retired, financial statements for self employed or businessman and a certificate/proof/ legal affidavit in case of any other income
  
• Retirement Order/ Final Settlement Letter in case any one of your parents or guardian is retired
  
• Income Tax Returns of all earning members & of business in case of businessman for 2014
  
• Wealth Statement for 2014
  
• Bank Statements (for the last year) of all bank accounts in the names of all the family members and in the name of business in case of businessmen
  
• Utility Bills (last three months) – Electricity, Gas, Phone.
  
• Rental Lease Agreement (if the residence or any other property is being leased for residence or business purposes or if excess property is leased to any other person/ party for income purposes)
  
• Copies of Saving Certificates/ Bonds/ Shares/ CDC Statement
  
• Loan Document(s) of Loan outstanding as a liability (loan sanctioning document & payment plan) and loan receivable from any relative, financial institution, agency or organization
  
• Medical bills/ expenditure related documents (if any of the family member is suffering from any fatal/ serious disease). Please also provide a brief history of the medical ailment.
  

  LUMS Financial Aid Office may request additional information, or conduct a physical audit, in order to properly evaluate your financial need. Please respond promptly to avoid delays.
  

  All data and documents submitted with the Financial Aid form will be treated as confidential.
  

  Disclaimer:
  

• Applications or documents received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
  
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct and timely information to the Admissions Office. Applications without complete and correct information or documents will not be considered for admission.
  
• All information submitted through online application should be supported by the provision of copies of relevant transcripts and certificates. Any information will not be considered valid if an official proof/document is missing.
  
• The University reserves the rights to change dates and deadlines for admission. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting www.lums.edu.pk periodically as well as the LUMS application site.
  

 

Curriculum:

MBA Cycle

SOP

  →  YEAR 1  →  SUMMER INTERNSHIP  → YEAR 2  → MBA PROJECT

The SDSB MBA is a two-year programme based on a series of core and elective courses.

SOP

The SOP brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds and prepares them to deal with the challenges of the rigorous MBA programme. The SOP is offered in August, prior to the official commencement of classes. It aims at easing the transitional stage of students into the regular MBA by providing fundamental skill enhancement modules in communication, business mathematics, accounting, computer applications and statistics, thus bringing all the students from different backgrounds to one level.

Year 1

In year I, all students are expected to complete core courses that are designed to give concepts that provide the backbone of general management education.

• Marketing Management
  

• Organizational Behavior
  

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
  

• Critical Thinking and Managerial Communication
  

• Statistical Analysis for Management
  

• Decision Modeling for Managers
  

• Operations Management
  

• Financial Management
  

• Managerial Economics
  

• Managerial Accounting and Control Systems
  

• Leadership and Social Responsibility
  

• Business Development and Economy
  

• Business Integration and Innovation
  

• Islamic Ethics
  

 

Summer Internship

Between the first and the second year of the MBA programme, students must undertake a project based summer internship of at least six weeks. The mandatory internship helps students to apply classroom knowledge to a practical environment, the amalgamation adding further to the learning experience. Through the internship, students gain valuable management experience early on in their careers and identify their long term career goals. Internship placements are aided by the Placement Office at SDSB.

Year II

In year II, the students can select from a wide range of electives offered in multiple disciplines. Students can choose courses focusing on their interests, creating a mix of topics to support their professional goals.

• Finance
  
• Management of Financial Institutions
  
• Investments
  
• Economic Environment and Business Risk Management
  
• Management of Financial Institutions
  
• Islamic Banking
  
• Entrepreneurial Finance
  
• Corporate Finance
  
• International Finance
  
• OB/HR
  
• Negotiation Skills
  
• Project Management
  
• Corporate Governance
  
• Business Law
  
• Organizational Power and Politics
  
• Business Government Relations
  
• Strategy and Management in Emerging Economies
  
• Agribusiness Management
  
• Human Resource Management
  
• Strategic Management of Social Enterprises
  
• Corporate Strategy
  
• Leading and Managing Change
  
• Strategic Management of Social Enterprises
  
• Family Business
  
• Marketing
  
• Consumer Behavior and Market Research
  
• Sales Force Management
  
• Supply Chain and Retail Management
  
• Consumer Behavior and Market Research
  
• Business to Business
  
• Brand Management
  
• Integrated Marketing Communications
  
• Digital Marketing
  
• Channel Management
  
• OM/IT
  
• Supply Chain and Retail Management
  
• Entrepreneurship-Developing and Sustaining a New Venture
  
• Operations Strategy
  
• Management of Technology and Innovation
  
• Business Intelligence
  

MBA Project

The project is an excellent application of what is learnt throughout the programme. It is a challenging assignment, combining decision making ability, teamwork, working under pressure and an integrated approach towards management