Department Of Leadership Studies

M.Sc., MBA, MBA (Executive), M.S./M.Phil Leading to Ph.D.

The postgraduate program in Leadership Studies (LS) is a program preparing its

graduates for positions of responsibility in education, military, private industry,
government and the not-for-profit sectors dedicated to the improvement of both the
substance and processes of leadership in a variety of roles. Today's changing social-
business environment and increasing globalization have created an international
community demanding global management. The program provides professional
education for students interested in leadership careers. The program also equips students
with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help them begin their career anywhere in
the world and to ensure that they will have the education to meet their goals and become
leaders in their own field. To achieve this, the program provides students with a broad
and thorough knowledge of the main features of organization management and current
comprehensive analysis of management theory and practices, and promotes students
understanding with applied innovative learning and teaching practices. The
interdisciplinary program is designed to stress the knowledge, skills, values, and
behaviors essential to the successful organizational leaders. Some flexibility in
curriculum is permitted to meet the diverse educational needs of students at different
points of time in their careers and in need of specialization in light of their career goals.
The curriculum components are designed to produce professionals capable of intelligent
and creative analysis, communication, and action in leadership functions. Within this
context, students get familiar with both the theoretical background and the practical
techniques of Business Administration.
The Master of Leadership Studies (MLS) program curriculum provides broad-based
leadership and management skills for program graduates. With a focus on leadership in
management, students study management and organizational theory, decision making,
project management, legal and ethical issues in a global environment, corporate social
responsibility, and the application of technology to decision making and communication.
Using case studies, small group interactions, student presentations and research papers,
students practice the application of theory to service and manufacturing environments in
both profit and nonprofit organizations. Technology integration enhances students'
efficiency and effectiveness in skill development. Leadership and management courses
cover a combination of theory, research and practical application in areas such as
strategic planning, project management and management-labor relations.
The Leadership Studies program is committed to enabling students to:
1. be knowledgeable and perform effectively in their profession in a changing global
environment;
2. make informed and responsible personal and professional choices;
3. demonstrate proficiency in project management;
4. demonstrate initiative in developing connections and networks;
5. demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others;
6. demonstrate ability to write, speak and use technology effectively.

Admission Requirements for M.S/M.Phil Leading to Ph.D

Course Work - 36 credit hours

Thesis - 14 credit hours

A minimum of 16 years education or equivalent

MBA

M.Sc./M.Com/M.A. Economics or equivalent

BBA (Hons-16 years education)

Admission Test (GAT/NDU Entry Test)

Interview

Merit is determined on the following basis:-

(i) Previous Academic Performance - 40%

(ii) GAT - 25%
(iii) NDU Entry Test - 25%
(iv) Interview - 10%

Note:- Applicants with a degree other than MBA./BBA shall be required to take some
additional courses in order to fulfill pre-requisite deficiencies.

I. M.S Leadership Studies

M.S Program in Leadership Studies is offered with specializations in Leadership Studies,
Human Resource Leadership, Financial Leadership, Marketing Leadership and
Entrepreneurial Leadership. Each candidate is required to complete the following
courses:-

A. Core Courses 24 Credit Hours

B. Elective / Specialization Courses 12 Credit Hours
C. Thesis 14 Credit Hours
Total: 50 Credit Hours
Core Courses - Any Six Courses (4 credit hours each)

Advanced Research Methodology

Strategic Management

Creative Leadership

Leadership: Theory & Practice

Leadership Decision Making

Strategic Marketing

Strategic Finance

Entrepreneurship OR

Human Resource Management OR

Economic Development OR

Financial Management

Elective Courses (4 credit hours each)

Organizational Communication, Conflict Resolution & Negotiations

Strategic Thinking, Planning & Organizational Change

Leadership, Technology, Job Design, Socio-Technical Systems &
Innovation

Leadership Coaching: Transformations

Leadership Coaching: Convergences, Activations

II M.S Leadership & Management Studies

M.S Leadership Studies encouraging the students to learn and reflect on business and
management practice and leadership. Each candidate is required to complete the
following courses:-

A. Core Courses 24 Credit Hours

B. Elective / Specialization Courses 12 Credit Hours
C. Thesis 14 Credit Hours
Total: 50 Credit Hours

Core Courses (4 credit hours each)

1. Advanced Research Methodology
2. Strategic Management
3. Managerial Psychology
4. Managerial Economics
5. Strategic Marketing
6. Strategic Finance
7. Management: Theory & Practice
8. Leadership Decision Making OR
9. Leadership : Theory & Practice OR
10. Management: Theory & Practice
The Students want to specialize in any concentration can chose the courses from the
given concentration:

Specialization
1. Finance

Financial Economics

Case Studies in Corporate Finance

Financial Risk Management

Financial Strategy & Corporate Restructuring

Valuation & Capital Investment

Financial Modeling

Portfolio Management I & II

Advanced Topics in Investment

Issues in Financial Reporting

Advanced Corporate Finance

International Corporate Finance

Financial Instruments

Management of Financial Institutions

Entrepreneurial Finance

Investments

Financial Accounting Analysis

Cost Accounting

Capital Budgeting and Valuation

Corporate Taxation

2. Entrepreneurship

Defining Entrepreneurship

International Entrepreneurship

Innovation

Strategic Business Planning

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Developing Leadership

Understanding Management

Research Methods

9 Marketing Management

Tools of Strategic Management

Workplace Psychology

3. HRM

Staffing & Performance Management

Human Resources Information Technology

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Strategic Planning & HRM Challenges

Organizational Diagnosis & Transformation

Consulting in Human Resource Management

Directed Studies in HR Development

Moral Leadership: Human Resource & Operational Development Values
and Ethics

Salary & compensation Management

Case Studies in HRM

Conflict & Negotiation Management

Change Management

Effective Training Skills

International HRM Challenges

Performance Evaluation

Workforce Diversity Management (WDM)

Leaders Decision Making Techniques

4. Leadership

Essentials of Leadership

Leadership Principles and Practice: A Management Perspective

Leadership Principles and Practice, Leading Change: A Communication
Perspective

Organizational Theory & Behavior

Applied Statistics for Public Administrator

Public Administration

Border and International Administration

5. Marketing

Advanced Marketing Research

Strategic Services Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communication

New Product Development

Marketing Planning & Analysis

Contemporary Pricing Strategies

Distribution Management

Seminar in Marketing

The duration of M.S. program is 1.5 years to two years. The students complete their
course work either in two semesters or three and then write up their theses in the final
semester. The award of degree is subject to maintaining a CGPA of 3.00/4.00.

Stream I - M.Sc Leadership Studies (Morning)

Program Structure
In order to earn this degree the students need to complete 66 credit hours followed by the
internship / industrial project. It consists or four semesters i.e two years.

Admission Requirement
A minimum of 14 years of education

Bachelors degree

Admission Test

Interview

Core Courses (54 Credit Hours)

1. Business Economics
2. Business Accounting
3. Cost Accounting
4. HRM
5. Research Methods
6. Change Management & Organizational Reconfiguration
7. Organizational Behavior
8. Principles of Marketing
9. Marketing Management
10. Business & Corporate Law
11. Contemporary Management Principles & Practices
12. Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
13. Customer Relationship Management
14. Strategic Management
15. Corporate Governance
16. Marketing Theories & Practice
17. Corporate Law & Business Environment
18. Management Information System
19. Managing Technological Change
20. Supply Chain Management
21. Risk Management
22. Negotiation & Conflict Management
23. Brand Management
24. Global Competitive Strategy
25. Performance Management Systems
26. Corporate Governance
27. Compensation & Rewards Management
28. Investment & Portfolio Management
29. Islamic Finance

Specialization Courses (09 Credit Hours)

The student may take three courses from any of the following concentrations i.e. HRM,
Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

1. Finance

Financial Economics

Case Studies in Corporate Finance

Financial Risk Management

Financial Strategy & Corporate Restructuring

Valuation & Capital Investment

Financial Modeling

Portfolio Management I & II

Advanced Topics in Investment

Issues in Financial Reporting

Advanced Corporate Finance

International Corporate Finance

Financial Instruments

Management of Financial Institutions

Entrepreneurial Finance

Investments

Financial Accounting Analysis

Cost Accounting

Capital Budgeting and Valuation

Corporate Taxation

2. Entrepreneurship

Defining Entrepreneurship

International Entrepreneurship

Innovation

Strategic Business Planning

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Developing Leadership

Understanding Management

Research Methods

9 Marketing Management

Tools of Strategic Management

Workplace Psychology

3. HRM

Staffing & Performance Management

Human Resources Information Technology

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Strategic Planning & HRM Challenges

Organizational Diagnosis & Transformation

Consulting in Human Resource Management

Directed Studies in HR Development

Moral Leadership: Human Resource & Operational Development Values
and Ethics

Salary & compensation Management

Case Studies in HRM

Conflict & Negotiation Management

Change Management

Effective Training Skills

International HRM Challenges

Performance Evaluation

Workforce Diversity Management (WDM)

Leaders Decision Making Techniques
4. Leadership

Essentials of Leadership

Leadership Principles and Practice: A Management Perspective

Leadership Principles and Practice, Leading Change: A Communication
Perspective

Organizational Theory & Behavior

Applied Statistics for Public Administrator

Public Administration

Border and International Administration

5. Marketing

Advanced Marketing Research

Strategic Services Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communication

New Product Development

Marketing Planning & Analysis

Contemporary Pricing Strategies

Distribution Management

Seminar in Marketing

Internship / Project (03 Credit Hours)

The MBA Program student shall complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in the organization and
produce the Internship Certificate of the organization concerned to the Department. The
students who are already in service shall be exempted from Internship.

Comprehensive Examination
In order to test the over all performance of the students a written comprehensive
examination will be conducted after completion of MBA course work.

Stream II - M.Sc Leadership Studies (Evening)

Aim:
To develop and enhance the knowledge and leadership capabilities of highly motivated
middle managers and individuals in specialist posts to enable them to progress strategic
management positions in the private, public and their sectors.

Program Structure: (66 credit hours)

The program is divided into 22 courses of 3 credit hours each. In order to earn an MBA
degree a student has to complete 22 courses i.e. The program spans over 14-16 weeks
teaching out of which one week is reserved for examinations. Each course is taught for 48
contact hours. In order to become eligible to appear in term examination, one should have
at least 36 contact hours. A student can register for a minimum of two courses in a term.
So this way, courses will be offered five times during a year. A regular student can thus
complete his/her MBA degree within two years. The program is flexible in term of time,
money and personal knowledge of requirements of an individual.
The courses for Evening Program and fields of specialization are the same as for Stream I.

A student can acquire certificate or Diploma in Business Administration on completion of

24 and 36 credit hours respectively.

The students having 14 years education with BA, B.Sc, B.Com will have to take 60 credit
hours undergraduate core courses to complete the deficiency. After completing the
deficiency courses, they will take 30 credit hours graduate courses as of stream 1.

Undergraduate Core Courses (60 Credit Hours)

1. Principles of Microeconomics
2. Principles of Microeconomics
3. Financial Accounting 1
4. Specialization
5. Cost Accounting
6. Introduction to Management
7. Introduction to HRM
8. Organizational Behavior
9. Principles of Marketing
10. Marketing Management
11. Consumer Behavior
12. Business & Corporate Law
13. Business Finance
14. Financial Management
15. Mathematics for Business
16. Statistics for Business
17. Business Communications
18. Business Research & Report writing
19. Entrepreneurship
20. Management Information System

Deficiency courses will be completed in two years, comprising 4 semesters. Then after
words Stream 1 duration will be applicable.

Under Graduate Leadership Elective Courses (27 credit hours)

The elective courses will be decided from the following list by the university depending
on the current market trends and requirements.

1. Business Policy & Strategy

2. Money & Banking
3. Information Resource Management
4. E-Business
5. Islamic Economics & Banking
6. Securities Analysis
7. Sales and Selling
8. Advertising & Promotion
9. Total Quality Management
10. International Business Management
11. Leadership Decision Making '
12. Operation Management
13. Verbal Communication Skills
14. Business & Islamic Ethics
15. Introduction to Information Technology
16. World Trade Organization
17. Comparative Management Systems
18. Operation Research
19. Consumer Behavior
20. Contemporary Banking Services
21. Supply Chain Management
22. Statistical Inference

Undergraduate Specialization Courses (9 cr hrs)

The student is required to study 03 courses from the list of under Graduate Specialization
Courses given at Stream I.

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Studies

Requirement : 36 credit hours

Admission Criteria

A minimum of 14 years education

Bachelor's Degree with minimum 2nd division

Admission Test

Interview

A student is required to study core courses of 24 credit hours as under:-

Principles of Management

Organizational Behavior

Principles of Marketing

Economic Analysis

Financial Reporting

Business Finance

Life and Living

Leadership

Fee Structure

M.S. at the time of Admission Rs, 50,000/-

Per Semester Rs, 30,000/-

M.Sc. (Morning/Evening) at the Time of Admission Rs. 40,000/-

Per semester Rs. 25,000/-