Introduction

The Department of Business Administration was established by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University as its pioneering department in 2012. Since that day, it has contributed to the cause of business education in particular and various university activities in general. The Department of Business Administration is the largest one in university in terms of student enrollment which stands around 500.

At present department offers three programs to cater to the need of undergraduate and graduate students. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 4 years (8 Semesters) program is offered at the undergraduate level, Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2 years (4 semesters), and Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1.5 years.

Department of Business Administration has thoroughly updated the curricula of all programs as per the guidelines of HEC and international standards. In addition to course work in the major areas, the curriculum includes core courses in all functional areas of business. At present, the department has eighteen faculty members having their education and training from national, and international reputed universities.

Vision

Department of Business Administration will be one the leading institute countrywide for imparting quality business education, skills, and values to its students thereby enabling them to become socio-economic change agents for the country.

Mission

Our mission is to become the major source and momentum in the economic and social development of rural Sindh and at large for Pakistan by producing business graduates who will be leaders, professionals, and experts. This would be accomplished by providing an integrated set of applied learning opportunities to students for the effective management of modern organizations and entrepreneurial business enterprises.

Objectives

1) Develop professionals with managerial thinking skills in all functional areas of business administration.

2) Educate students to demonstrate personal and professional leadership in the workplace and community environment.

3) Develop demonstration of team-based skills in students for solving business problems.

4) Promote the culture of applied business research in the different disciplines of business administration in students and faculty members.

5) Provide practical learning opportunities to students through internships, projects, workshops, and case studies.

6) Promote the culture of ethics and equality among students.

Outcomes

1) Students will develop a strategic level of understanding in key functions of Business-Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information System, Marketing, Operations, HRM, and Statistics.

2) Students of Business Administration will develop conceptual business foundations to solve practical decision-making problems, both individually and as part of teams using techniques such as case analysis, projects, and assignments.

3) Students will learn to operate effectively in a variety of team roles and take leadership roles.

4) By learning advance and applied methods of research, students will develop an understanding of using information and knowledge effectively and will be ready to apply the learned techniques in real-world business conditions.

5) Students will learn the art of using communication and interpersonal skills in professional life.

6) Graduating students will have integrated knowledge and an established ability to perform as management professionals.

7) Students will develop skills to recognize and address ethical issues and values and apply them in organizational settings.