
What are the minimum admission criteria in Executive MBA?
- Bachelors/Masters (16 years) or HEC equivalent
qualification with 2.50 CGPA/first class (whichever
applicable) plus three years of post-qualification
experience.
- ACCA Qualification 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
The minimum work experience requirement to apply is 3
years of post-qualification experience. Preference will
be given to those candidates who are carrying 5 years
plus experience.
What kind of experience is preferred?
Formal work experience that can be substantiated through
work experience documents is required.
Does IBA accept experience acquired during
qualification?
Only post qualification experience is accepted for Executive MBA.
Is there any alternative to IBA aptitude test for Executive MBA?
Yes. The aptitude test requirement can be waived off if
a candidate obtains 600 score in GMAT taken during last
two years.
What are the contents of the IBA aptitude test?
Executive MBA 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 times I can take the aptitude test?
There is no such cap.
What if I clear the test and my circumstances do not
allow me to join the program after passing the test &
interview?
Candidates must join their studies in the semester when
they admit. However, based on very special circumstances
the IBA management can consider such applications for
consideration.
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 Executive MBA 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 Executive MBA. Depending on the quality of
candidates seats are filled. Further, there is no such
quota system/self-financed scheme etc.
Is Executive MBA equal to 18 years of qualification?
Executive MBA is fully recognized by HEC and equal to 18
years of education i.e. MS/M. Phil. HEC Notification No.
No. 9 - 48 (Business)/Acad(Curri)/HEC/2018/2634 Dated:
March 28, 2019
Can I do Ph.D. after Executive MBA/Morning/Evening?
Yes. You can do Ph.D. after Executive MBA. 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 of the
program.
Can I take transfer from MBA (Morning or Evening) to Executive MBA or vice versa?
Yes. You can transfer from MBA (Morning / Evening) to
Executive MBA 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 top 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.
Is there any age limit for Executive MBA?
There is no age limit. 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 Executive MBA?
The maximum duration to complete the program is 7 years
and the minimum is 3 years.
Is there any requirement of minimum CGPA during studies
at the IBA?
Yes. A participant must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.20
on a cumulative basis during his/her stay at the IBA.
Any participant with a CGPA of less than 2.00 is dropped
out from the rolls of the Institute. A student securing
a CGPA between 2.00 and 2.20 is put up on probation for
one semester.
How many courses are required for completing Executive MBA?
The Executive MBA consists of 14 core courses, 8 elective courses and 1 research project (equivalent to 2 courses).
What are the majors available for Executive MBA?
Specializations in Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain
Management and Human Resource Management are available.
When and where classes are conducted?
Primarily, the Executive MBA classes are conducted at
IBA Main Campus, Karachi University on Saturdays from
6:00pm - 9:15pm and Sundays from 9:30am - 5:15pm.
However, some courses can be offered in morning and
afternoon hours of Saturdays.
What is the Program Fee?
The per credit hour fee is Rs. 22,200/- + Rs. 65000/-
Admission Fee + 5% tax which is adjustable when you file
Tax Return. The fee can be paid semester wise. Fee can
be revised without information. Furthermore, there will
be admission fee.
Where to contact for further details.
Muhammad Munawar Program Manager Executive MBA Program Office, IBA Main Campus, Karachi University Ph: 38104700 Ext. 2880 mmunawar@iba.edu.pk
Website: http://mbaexecutive.iba.edu.pk (Updated on June 2, 2023) |