What are the minimum admission criteria for EMBA Programs?
Graduation (14 years education) / equivalent qualification from HEC recognized university with at least 45% marks or CGPA of 2.00 on the scale of 4.00 in the terminal degree and 6 years post qualification work experience.

Masters / 16 years of education from HEC recognized university with at least 45% marks in the terminal degree or CGPA of 2.50 on the scale of 4.00 and 3 years’ post qualification work experience.

Satisfactory performance in IBA aptitude test and interview.

Is there any alternative to IBA aptitude test?
Yes. The aptitude test requirement can be waived off if a participant obtains 650 score in GMAT taken during last two years.

Can I know the contents of the IBA aptitude test?
Our aptitude test consists of Mathematics and English equal to the standard of GMAT.  Candidates are also required to write Essay. Past entry test papers are available on IBA website under Admissions 2011.

How many times I can take the aptitude test?
We do not have cap on aptitude test. 

What if I clear the test and my circumstances do not allow me to join the program?
The validity of the aptitude test is 16 months.

Does IBA take a large number of participants?
Under Executive MBA program we restrict each group close to 30 in -service professionals.

Does IBA help candidates for preparing aptitude test?
Yes.  The Executive MBA Program runs a Remedial Course for  Aptitude Test Preparation. For  further information please contact our office.

What kind of experience is preferred?
We expect a formal engagement in any organization for the office or managerial work. 

Does IBA accept experience acquired during qualification?
No. Only post qualification experience is accepted. However, candidates with short fall of experience of up to 6 months can register in certificate courses whom credits are transferable.

Does IBA accept foreign qualifications?
Yes. Foreign qualifications are accepted, if recognized from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC). Participants are required to provide equivalency certificates from HEC.

Is there any possibility to transfer of credit?
A limited number of course credit exemptions may be given to those students who have been enrolled in degree programs at ranked foreign universities. These exemptions shall be given on case-to-case basis on the following criteria:

Course credits must be from any of the top 50 universities derived from the international rankings complied by Shangri Jiao Tong University’s Institute of Higher Education or by the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) or Quacquarlli Symonds (QS) in the discipline applied for. Course credits are also acceptable from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Students must have been enrolled in the degree programs of these universities.

Is there any age limit for EMBA?
No.

What is the maximum duration to complete EMBA?
The maximum duration to complete the program is 5 years.  

Can I register in two full length degree programs simultaneously?
As per HEC and IBA’s policy a person cannot register in two degree programs simultaneously.

Is there any requirement of minimum CGPA during studies at the IBA?
Yes. A participant must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.2 on a cumulative basis during his/her stay at the IBA.  Any student with a CGPA of less than 2.00 is dropped out from the rolls of the Institute. A student securing a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.2 is put up on probation for one semester.

Does Executive MBA can lead to Ph. D?
Yes. It can lead to Ph. D. for further details please visit HEC website i.e. www.hec.gov.pk.  

How many courses are required for completing EMBA?
For completing EMBA,   18 courses, 2 research projects and one Comprehensive Exam are required.

Is there any specialization / majors available?
At present there is no specializations/major available. However, participants are required to take 3 electives from the portfolio of electives, as per their specified requirements.

Can participants of the course prolong his/her EMBA by taking lesser course load?
Yes. Depending on the special need/situation of the participants, EMBA can be completed in five years period by taking lesser course load. Accordingly, the fee is to be paid on prorate basis.

What is the Program Fee?
The total fee for Banking and Financial Service and Corporate Manager Program is Rs.600,000/- while for Executive – MBA for Public Sector Executive is Rs.240,000/- The Fee  can be paid in installments.

Does IBA provide any financial assistance to EMBA participants?
Since the programs are designed for in-service professionals, financial assistance is not available for the EMBA programs. However, fees can be paid in installments.