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MS Economics |
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COURSES OFFERED
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Credit Hours:
Credit hours of coursework: 45 (15 courses)
MS Thesis: 09
Total credit hours in MS program: 54
Duration:
Duration of the program is 2-2.5 years as evening
program. The minimum time required is 2 years while the
maximum time allowed is 7 years.
Timings:
Timings of evening program classes are 6:00-7:15 p.m.
and 7:40-8:55 p.m.
Each course has two classes in a week: (Mon & Thu), (Tue
& Fri), or (Wed and Sat). Students have the option to
register in any number of courses each semester. If one
registers in three courses in a semester, then these
three courses can be taken in three or four days per
week. If one registers in two courses offered on the
same days, then these two courses can be taken in two
days per week. Students can complete MS Economics
program in 2-2.5 years by taking three courses in each
of Fall and Spring semesters, and two courses in each
summer semester.
Option will be available to students either to join
morning session or the evening session. However, if
sufficient number of students is available only then
morning session will also be started.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 16 years of education/equivalent degree in any discipline
recognized by HEC with minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 CGPA
or 60% marks in the last degree. All equivalency
claims shall be evaluated by HEC.
- Experience is not mandatory for admission to MS
Economics program.
IBA allows the candidates to apply for admission
whose final results have not been announced. The
admission may be conditional pending submission of
the required results before the date of commencement
of classes.
Admission Criteria:
Admissions to all programs at the IBA are granted on
merit, and there are no reserved seats of any
category. The criterion for admission is the
performance of the applicant in admission test and
interview. The admission test is a written test from
three subjects: English, Mathematics and Economics.
Candidates who have a minimum 650 score in
quantitative section of GRE (International) or 160
score in quantitative section of Revised GRE
(International) are exempted from the IBA admission
test.
The candidates who pass the admission test qualify
for the interview.
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Fee Structure
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S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisites |
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1 |
ECO531 |
Microeconomic Theory I |
3 |
Co-requisite: ECO533 |
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2 |
ECO532 |
Macroeconomic Theory I |
3 |
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3 |
ECO533 |
Mathematics for Economists |
3 |
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4 |
ECO534 |
Microeconomic Theory II |
3 |
ECO531 |
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5 |
ECO535 |
Macroeconomic Theory II |
3 |
ECO532 |
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6 |
MTS536 |
Mathematical Statistics and Linear Algebra |
3 |
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7 |
ECO537 |
Econometrics I |
3 |
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8 |
ECO538 |
Econometrics II |
3 |
ECO537 |
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9 |
ECO539 |
International Trade |
3 |
ECO531 |
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10 |
ECO530 |
Development Economics and Issues in Pakistan
Economy |
3 |
ECO531, ECO532 |
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11 |
ECO591 |
Graduate Research Seminar for MS |
3 |
ECO538, ECO534 & ECO535 |
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12 |
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Elective I |
3 |
(Given
in the list) |
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13 |
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Elective II |
3 |
(Given
in the list) |
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14 |
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Elective III |
3 |
(Given
in the list) |
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15 |
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Elective IV |
3 |
(Given
in the list) |
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16 |
ECO599 |
Thesis |
9 |
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List of Elective Courses |
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No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisites |
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1 |
ECO561 |
Environmental and Resource Economics |
3 |
ECO534, ECO533 |
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2 |
ECO562 |
Financial Economics |
3 |
ECO531, ECO533 |
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3 |
ECO563 |
Health Economics |
3 |
ECO534 |
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4 |
ECO564 |
History of Economic Thought |
3 |
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5 |
ECO565 |
Islamic Economics |
3 |
ECO534, ECO535 |
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6 |
ECO566 |
Monetary Economics |
3 |
ECO535 |
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7 |
ECO567 |
Public Economics |
3 |
ECO531, ECO532 & ECO533 |
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8 |
ECO568 |
Transport Economics |
3 |
ECO534, ECO533 |
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9 |
ECO571 |
Industrial Economics |
3 |
ECO534 |
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10 |
ECO572 |
General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics |
3 |
ECO534, ECO533 |
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11 |
ECO573 |
Game theory and Competitive Strategy |
3 |
ECO534 |
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12 |
CSE654 |
Combinatorial Optimization |
3 |
ECO533 & ECO531 |
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For further information, contact the Program Coordinator Dr. Heman D. Lohano at:
hlohano@iba.edu.pk or 021-38104701
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PhD Economics
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COURSES OFFERED
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PhD program in Economics is a full time morning program.
IBA will offer teaching/research fellowship to all
students enrolled in the PhD program for which they are
paid a monthly stipend and tuition waiver.
Credit Hours:
Credit hours of coursework:
33 (11 courses)
PhD Dissertation:
27
Total credit hours in PhD program: 60
Duration:
Duration of the PhD program is 4-5 years. The maximum
time allowed is 8 years.
Eligibility:
- MS/MPhil/equivalent degree in Economics or
related discipline from HEC recognized local and
foreign universities with minimum 3 out of 4 CGPA or
60% marks in the last degree. All equivalency claims
shall be evaluated by HEC.
- Experience is not mandatory for admission to PhD
program.
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Note:
IBA allows the candidates to apply for admission whose
final results have not been announced. The admission may
be conditional pending submission of the required
results before the date of commencement of classes
Admission Criteria:
Admissions to all programs at the IBA are granted on
merit, and there are no reserved seats of any category.
The criterion for admission is the performance of the
applicant in admission test and interview. The admission
test is a written test from three subjects: English,
Mathematics and Economics. Candidates who have a minimum
650 score in quantitative section of GRE (International)
or 160 score in quantitative section of Revised GRE
(International) are exempted from the IBA admission
test. The candidates who pass the admission test qualify
for the interview. Candidates are required to submit
statement of purpose and two reference letters from the
institute/university last attended before the interview. |
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Course Requirements |
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S.No. |
Credit Title |
Credit Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Microeconomic Theory II
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3 |
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Macroeconomic Theory II
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3 |
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Econometric Analysis I |
3 |
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Microeconomic Theory III |
3 |
Microeconomic Theory II |
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5 |
Macroeconomic Theory III |
3 |
Macroeconomic Theory II |
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6 |
Econometric Analysis II |
3 |
Econometric Analysis I |
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7 |
Elective I |
3 |
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8 |
Elective II |
3 |
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9 |
Elective III |
3 |
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10 |
Elective IV |
3 |
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11 |
Graduate Research Seminar for PhD |
3 |
Econometrics Analysis II,
Microeconomic Theory III
Macroeconomic Theory III |
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PhD Dissertation |
27 |
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Comprehensive Examinations:
Students are required to pass comprehensive examinations for
Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory. A maximum of
three attempts will be allowed for the comprehensive
examinations. However, students are required to pass both
comprehensive examinations within two years from the
commencement of PhD program.
Oral defense of the PhD dissertation proposal:
At the end of the third year, students are expected to
present and defend their Ph.D. proposal before the
dissertation committee.
Dissertation Defense:
We expect students to submit and defend their dissertation
(27 credit hours) within the next two years.
Major Areas of Specialization:
Macroeconomics
Development Economics
International Trade
Public Finance
Monetary Economics
Environmental Economics
Industrial Organization
Financial Economics
Labor Economics
Note:
New courses can be added to the list depending on the
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For further information, contact the Program Coordinator Dr. Heman D. Lohano at:
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BS Economics &
Mathematics
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BS (Economics and Mathematics) is a 4-year degree program with double majors in economics and mathematics. It is designed to give students a solid foundation in both economics and mathematics. The program provides a well coordinated curriculum for students interested in pursuing masters or PhD in economics and mathematics. It prepares the students for entry level positions in private and public sector corporations, banks, insurance companies, investment companies education and research organizations. The program consists of 150 credit hours. Major disciplines of economics and mathematics have 54 credit hours each. The remaining 42 credits are for university core courses and courses from other disciplines like social sciences, management and accounting. The wide range of courses offered in this program gives students ample opportunity to broaden their knowledge base. The economics research project in the fourth year enables students to apply the quantitative tools learnt in the program to real economics and financial problems in the public and private sectors.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
BS applicants must possess a mathematical background. Applicants must have completed their:
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Pre-Engineering or General Group with Mathematics) with a minimum of 60% marks
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‘A’ Levels with a minimum of 1 ‘B’ and 2 ‘C’s in 3 principal subjects (including Mathematics) such that there should be no grade less than ‘C’ across the 3 principal subjects.
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American High School Diploma with a minimum of 80% or an International Baccalaureate with at least 25 points out of 45.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any queries regarding the program, please contact:
Sana Tauseef
Program Coordinator, BS Economics and Mathematics
Email:
sasghar@iba.edu.pk
Phone: 111-422-422 (Ext: 2611)
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Duration: 4 years
Semesters: 8
Courses: 48
Research Project: 1
Total Credit Hours: 150
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Required
Courses
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Section |
Knowledge Area |
Credit Hours |
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A |
University Core
Courses |
12 |
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Economics |
54 |
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Mathematics |
54 |
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D |
Non-Specialization
Area |
30 |
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A. University
Core Courses
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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English Grammar and Composition |
SSC101 |
3 |
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Speech Communication |
SSC201 |
3 |
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Pakistan History |
SSC151 |
3 |
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Islamic Studies/ Ethics |
NA |
3 |
B. Economics
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Principles
of Microeconomics
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ECO103
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3
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Principles
of Macroeconomics
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ECO104
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3
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Intermediate
Microeconomics
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ECO113
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3
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Intermediate
Macroeconomics
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ECO114
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3
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Microeconomics
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ECO312
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3
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Macroeconomics
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ECO313
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3
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Development
Economics
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ECO301
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3
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Major
Issues in Pakistan’s Economy
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ECO403
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3
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Research
Methods in Economics
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ECO411
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3
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Introduction
to Econometrics
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ECO341
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4
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Applied
Econometrics
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ECO342
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4
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International
Trade
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ECO412
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3
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Economics
Elective-1
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ECO×××
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3
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Economics
Elective-2
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ECO×××
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3
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Economics
Elective-3
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ECO×××
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3
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Economics
Elective-4
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ECO×××
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3
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Economics
Research Project
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ECO441
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4
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C. Mathematics
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Calculus-1
& Plane Geometry
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MTS101
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3
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Mathematical
Methods
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MTS110
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3
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Calculus-2
& Solid Geometry
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MTS232
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3
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Linear
Algebra
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MTS203
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3
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Discrete
Mathematics
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MTS211
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3
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Differential
Equations
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MTS401
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3
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Real
Analysis
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MTS301
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3
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Complex
Analysis
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MTS302
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3
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Advanced
Differential Equations
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MTS303
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3
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Stochastic
Processes
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MTS304
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3
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Abstract
Algebra-I
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MTS305
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3
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Numerical
Analysis
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MTS306
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3
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Functional
Analysis-1
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MTS411
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3
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Functional
Analysis-2
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MTS412
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3
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Abstract
Algebra-II
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MTS413
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3
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Scientific
Computing for Linear PDEs.
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MTS414
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3
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Mathematics
Elective-1
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MTS×××
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3
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Mathematics
Elective-2
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MTS×××
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3
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Non-Specialization Area
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Introduction
to Computer Applications
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MIS103
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3
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Essential
Software
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MTS111
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3
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Introduction to
Statistics
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MTS102
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3
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Statistical
Inference
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MTS202
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3
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Applied
Probability
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MTS112
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3
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Regression
Analysis and Experiment Design
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MTS210
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3
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Non-Specialization
Elective-1
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3
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Non-Specialization
Elective-2
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3
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Non-Specialization
Elective-3
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3
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Non-Specialization
Elective-4
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4
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ECONOMICS
ELECTIVES
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Public
Finance
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ECO451
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3
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Islamic
Economic System
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ECO452
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3
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Labor
Economics
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ECO453
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3
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Population
Economics
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ECO454
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3
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Comparative
Economic System
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ECO455
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3
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Natural
Resource and Environmental Economics
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ECO461
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3
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Monetary
Economics
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ECO466
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3
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Rural
Development
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ECO462
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3
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Financial
Economics
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ECO463
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3
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Game
Theory
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ECO464
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3
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International
Political Economy
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ECO465
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3
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Health
Economics
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ECO471
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3
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Resource
Economics
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ECO463
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3
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Welfare
Economics
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ECO473
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3
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Urban
Economics
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ECO472
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3
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Regional
Economics
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ECO469
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3
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Agricultural
Economics
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ECO468
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3
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History
of Economic Thought
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ECO467
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3
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Economics
and Strategy
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ECO456
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3
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MATHEMATICS
ELECTIVES
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Numerical Solutions of PDE
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MTS431
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3
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Integral Equations
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MTS432
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3
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Advanced Numerical Analysis I
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MTS433
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3
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Advanced Numerical Analysis II
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MTS434
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3
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Differential
Geometry
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MTS435
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3
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Fluid Dynamics
I
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MTS437
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3
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Fluid Dynamics
II
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MTS438
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3
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Financial Mathematics
with a
computational approach
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MTS441
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3
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Computational Finance
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MTS442
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3
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Modern
Algebra I (Galios
Theory & Applications)
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MTS443
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3
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Modern
Algebra II (Commutative Rings & Fields)
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MTS444
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3
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Measure
Theory I
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MTS445
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3
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Measure
Theory II
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MTS446
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3
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Operations
Research I
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MTS447
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3
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Operations
Research II
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MTS448
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3
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Topology
I
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MTS451
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3
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Topology
II (Differential Topology)
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MTS452
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3
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NON-SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES
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Course Title |
Course Code |
Total Credit Hours |
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Political
Science
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NA
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3
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Foundation
of Human Behavior
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SSC102
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3
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Social
Psychology and Self Development
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SSC103
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3
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Principles
of Accounting-I
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ACC111
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3
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International
Relations
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SSC111
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3
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Introduction
to Business Finance
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FIN201
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3
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Financial
Institutions and Markets
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FIN301
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3
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Principles
of Marketing
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MKT201
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3
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Marketing
Issues in Pakistan
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MKT401
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3
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Principles
of Management
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MGT201
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3
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Human
Resource Management
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HRM401
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3
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