Build the Real Foundation through Business Studies Programs

Business administration degrees are among the most popular programs in Pakistan and with a good reason. It is a versatile qualification, you can successfully launch your career in any industry from music to manufacturing, construction to consulting and do home business.

With an MBA degree, you can work as a management trainee in the sales or retail industry. This degree allows you to pursue a management career in the retail industry, work as a project coordinator or office manager. You can also enhance your leadership skills and can work as an entrepreneur (CEO, CFO) of your company.  

A large number of business schools in Pakistan and across the globe are offering courses in business administration. Whether you choose a brick and mortar campus or an online-only option, you will be working closely with other students on stimulating errands which put theory into practice.

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration: 

This degree can help you find the right place in the business world. It can act as an important step towards your graduate program. Such programs typically focus on applications related to accounting, management and software applications. The University of Management and Technology (UMT) in Lahore offers an Associate Degree in Accounting and Finance is intended to assimilate the key areas of accounting and finance within a business environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration: 

The graduates can develop a strong grasp of business management principles, technical understanding, and interpersonal skills. They can work as a business analyst, human resources generalist, operations manager or marketing specialist. Some business administration graduates also venture into entrepreneurship, creating their own brand from the ground up.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at UMT is a four years’ degree program that offers the fundamental concepts required in today's business world. The program is tailored around the basic areas of business, management, economics, marketing, accounting, and finance. It trains students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the global business environment. A distinctive feature of the BBA program is that it incorporates within the curriculum major emphasis on the development of students' fundamental learning skills, for example: reasoning and quantitative abilities; as well as communication and computing skills which they will need for responsible leadership roles in their careers.

The BBA (Hons.) program at the University of Central Punjab (UCP) give students a detailed understanding of the processes in a business and the option to acquire expertise in one specialization area. The program offers a variety of specializations to choose from depending on the student’s area of interest including Management, Finance, Marketing, Information and Operations Management and Entrepreneurship.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs: 

Through these programs, the graduates learn about management roles. From corporate dominating roles to Executive Director, they position themselves for diverse professional opportunities throughout their careers. LUMS MBA is a rigorous 2-year degree program encompassing numerous facets of business and management, enabling students to attain core knowledge of fundamental business concepts. It hones students’ ability to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

Similarly, UMT offers MBA Executive and MBA programs which are flagship, unique, exclusive and designed for the MBA Program academically, socially and interpersonally competitive students from all over Pakistan, and beyond. The quality of the intake, exclusivity, intense and rigorous learning experience, international exposure and efficient corporate jobs placements make this MBA different, unique and the first choice for students all over Pakistan.

Students can choose a full-time MBA or part-time MBA program. Full-time MBA programs typically take two years to complete. Undergraduate students can enter into a BA/MBA track where they earn their bachelor's degree and MBA in a total of five years.

• Ph.D. Programs: 

There are many universities like UMT which aim to nurture a conducive environment for the state of the art-focused research and policy analysis culture. This is manifested in its Ph.D. Program in Economics. Doctoral Program in Economics at SBE attract exceptionally motivated academicians and researchers by offering them a research-oriented program which offers very supportive student-faculty interaction and research collaborative an environment with other institutes. The UMT Ph.D. Management program aims to produce internationally recognized researchers/academicians in the field of management sciences with an integrated perspective on management to address complex issues in the national and international context. The Ph.D. Statistics program crafts a learning environment by inviting research scholars and well known Statisticians from National and International forums to impart their knowledge and experience and goes well with the individuals who are ready to endeavor in research hence establishing a platform for future teachers, technical advisors, industrial planners, data analysts, etc.

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programs: 

Many international universities are preparing graduates to lead, consult and teach in corporate and academic arenas. It is meant for applicants with management experience, DBA degree programs build on skills acquired through masters-level studies. Like a Ph.D., a DBA equips professionals with expertise in leadership and management principles and a higher level of competence in conducting research.

• Options for Online Programs: 

There are many online programs in business and administration which are readily available for all degree levels, including associates, bachelor's, MBA and DBA degree programs. Online programs include general business as well as almost every specialty area, including Computer Science, International Business, Finance, Human Resources Management, Health Care Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.

• Choose Your Options Smartly: 

There are so many options available to make a great career in the business world. So choose your degree wisely for a prosperous future.