
What are the minimum admission criteria in MBA
Executive?
- Bachelors/Masters (16 years) or HEC equivalent
qualification with 2.5 CGPA / first class (whichever
applicable) plus three years of post-qualification
experience.
- ACCA membership with three years of post-membership
experience.
- CA or ACMA with 3 years of post-qualification
experience.
- Foreign degree holders are required to submit
Equivalence Certificate from HEC
Preference will be given to those candidates who are
carrying 5 years plus experience after completion of 16
years of education.
What kind of experience is preferred?
We expect a formal engagement in a structured
organization.
Does IBA accept experience acquired during
qualification?
No. Only post qualification experience is accepted for
MBA Executive.
Is there any alternative to IBA aptitude test for
MBA Executive?
Yes. The aptitude test requirement can be waived off if
a candidate obtains 600 score in GMAT taken during last
two years. For GRE there is requirement of 160 in
quantitative and 150 in verbal score.
What are the content of the IBA aptitude test?
MBA Executive test consists of Mathematics, English and
Case Study. Successful candidates are invited for an
interview. For greater details and past test papers,
please visit on this link
https://mbaexecutive.iba.edu.pk/NewEMBATestPaper.php
How many time I can take the aptitude test?
There is no such cap for taking number of test. You can
try multiple attempts to pass the test.
What if I clear the test and my circumstances do
not allow me to join the program after passing the test
& interview?
In that case you need to take the test again and
complete all the requirements in upcoming test.
I hold ACCA qualification. Do I need to obtain
Equivalence Certificate from HEC?
HEC Notification of Dec. 14, 2018 clearly mentions that
ACCA membership is equivalence to Master Degree (M. Com)
of Pakistan. Accordingly, based on the Notification of
HEC, you are eligible to apply in MBA Executive provided
that you are carrying 3 years of experience after ACCA
membership.
Is there any limit of seats/quota / self-finance
etc.?
Admissions are given strictly on merit. There is no
fixed number of seats. IBA seeks qualified candidates
for MBA Executive. Depending on the quality of
candidates seats are filled. Further, there is no such
quota system/self-finance scheme etc.
What is the difference between MBA (Morning/Evening)
and Executive?
In IBA, we offer MBA Morning, Executive and Evening. All
3 programs are at par. All programs are of 72 credit
hours with same rigor, courses, faculty, facilities and
other IBA standards and carry equivalency of MS/M. Phil.
You can pick one of the MBA programs, as per your
convenience and circumstances.
Is MBA Executive equal to 18 years of
qualification?
MBA Executive is fully recognized by HEC and equal to 18
years of education i.e. MS/M. Phil.
HEC Notification No.

Can I do Ph.D. after MBA Executive/Morning/Evening?
Yes. You can do Ph.D after MBA Executive. However, it
entirely depends on the criteria of specified university
in which you are seeking admission for your Ph.D. It
also depends on meeting of other requirements.
Can I take transfer from MBA (Morning or Evening) to MBA
Executive or vice versa?
Yes. You can transfer from MBA (Morning / Evening) to
MBA Executive or vice versa. However, you need to pass
the test and interview of the respective program in
which you are seeking transfer. Transfer request after
completed 50% of course work will not be entertained.
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).
Is there any age limit for MBA Executive?
We believe that learning is life long process. All the
candidates without any discriminations welcome to apply.
Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to
apply.
What is the maximum / minimum duration to complete MBA
Executive?
The maximum duration to complete the program is 6 years
and the minimum is 28 months.
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. A
student securing a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.2 is put up on
probation for one semester. Any participant with a CGPA
of less than 2.00 is dropped out from the rolls of the
Institute.
How many courses are required for completing MBA
Executive?
The MBA Executive consists 14 core courses, 8 elective
courses and 1 research project (equivalent to 2 courses)
and finally a Comprehensive Exam.
What are the majors available for MBA Executive?
Specializations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource,
Supply Chain and Human Resource Management are
available.
Can I prolong MBA Executive by taking lesser course
load?
Yes. Depending on the special need/situation of the
participants, MBA can be completed in seven years period
by taking lesser course load. Accordingly, the fee is to
be paid on prorate basis.
Are MBA Executive participants engaged in
extracurricular activities?
Yes. The participants are highly encouraged to take part
in extracurricular activities. Various events are
arranged on regular basis. The details of academic and
extracurricular activities can be seen at our fb page
https://www.facebook.com/MBA-Executive-from-IBA-708670925859000/
When and where classes are conducted?
Primarily, the MBA Executive classes are conducted at
IBA Main Campus, Karachi University on Saturdays from
6:00pm - 9:15pm and Sundays from 9:30am - 5:15pm.
However, depending on the situation of a candidate the
class timings can be adjusted by taking lesser course
work.
What is the Program Fee?
There are 24 courses for which Rs.51,400/- per course is
charged. The one time admission fee is Rs. 50,000/- . In
addition, there is 5% tax which is adjustable when you
file Tax Return. The fee can be paid semester wise. Fee
can be revised without information.
Does IBA provide any financial assistance to MBA
Executive participants?
Since the program is designed for in-service
professionals, financial assistance is not available for
the MBA Executive. Advance fee is required before the
enrollment in next semester.
Note: The above information can be changed, if required.
Please contact us for any clarification.
Where to contact for further details.
Mr. Muhammad Munawar
Program Manager
MBA Executive, Program Office, IBA Main Campus, Karachi
University
Ph: 38104700 Ext. 1876 and 2880
E-mails: safderabbas@iba.edu.pk and mmunawar@iba.edu.pk
Website: http://mbaexecutive.iba.edu.pk
(Updated on July 19, 2021) |