Message from the Dean
At the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), we continue to push the boundaries of what business education can achieve. In a world defined by uncertainty and rapid change, we remain focused on preparing our students to lead with purpose, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to society.
This commitment is anchored in three pillars: transformative learning, impactful research, and deep societal engagement.
We are proud to be Pakistan’s first business school accredited by AACSB International. This recognition reflects our uncompromising focus on quality, innovation, and relevance.
Over the past academic year, our faculty have actively contributed to global knowledge through research, case writing, and collaborations with international institutions. Their work continues to shape classrooms not only at LUMS but also in business schools around the world. The development of locally grounded case studies, some of which feature on the Harvard Business Publishing platform, further extend our impact to educators around the world.
SDSB students have once again demonstrated excellence - inside and outside the classroom. From exchange programmes and competitive placements to international case competitions and speaker engagements, they continue to uphold the highest standards. A proud highlight this year was our students winning the Pakistan title at the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2024–25, underscoring our commitment to analytical thinking and practical learning.
Our SDSB Speaker Series continues to bring leading voices from business, policy, and entrepreneurship into conversations with our students and faculty. Meanwhile, our Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC) and Centre for Business and Society (CBS) are expanding our reach - connecting with senior professionals, advancing social impact, and strengthening the bridge between academia and the real world.
This report presents a snapshot of our achievements during the 2024–25 academic year and reflects the energy, dedication, and ambition that define SDSB.
To our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders - thank you for your continued trust and commitment. Together, we are building not just a business school, but a learning community that is shaping the future of leadership, business, and society.
Dr. Fazal Jawad Seyyed
Abdul Razak Dawood Chair and Dean,
Suleman Dawood School of Business
Highlights
International Accreditation
SDSB is the first business school in Pakistan to hold AACSB International accreditation—an honour earned by only 6% of business schools globally. In February 2024, SDSB hosted the AACSB Peer Review Team as part of the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) for reaccreditation. In July 2024, the school was successfully reaccredited, reaffirming its commitment to providing top-tier business education and contributing to the global business community.
National Accreditation
In 2022, the National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) Higher Education Commission (HEC) re-accredited the MBA and undergraduate programmes at SDSB, placing the School in the highest quality rating category, ‘W’, for five years till 2027.
QS World University Rankings
115
QS Asia Rankings 2025
201-250
QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
30
QS Global MBA Ranking in Asia 2025
111-120
QS Global EMBA Rankings 2025
14
QS Global EMBA Ranking
in Asia-Pacific 2025
201-250
QS World University Rankings
in Business & Management Studies 2025
101-150
QS World Rankings
in Accounting & Finance 2025
Faculty News
New Faculty
- Dr. Mehroz Sajjad (Visiting Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Zaid Saeed Khan (Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Samnan Ali (Assistant Professor)
New Appointments Issued
- Ms. Komal Zain (Teaching Fellow)
- Ms. Samia Ahmed Ali (Teaching Fellow)
- Ms. Mahin Moazzam (Teaching Fellow)
- Mr. Kamran Rashid (Adjunct Faculty)
- Mr. Syed Hashim Mahmood Ali (Teaching Fellow)
Promotions to Senior Lecturer
Promotion to Associate Professor
Faculty Achievements
Name
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Achievement
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Date
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Jawad Syed
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Best Researcher Award in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Law, Education, Management, and Public Policy by the Higher Education Commission (HEC)
|
October 1, 2024
|
Azfar Nisar
|
Governing Thirdness: State,
Society and Non-binary Identities in Pakistan
(Cambridge University Press, 2022), received the Best Book Award from the Public and Nonprofit Division of the Academy of Management (AOM)
|
June 17, 2024
|
Aaminah Malik
|
Research titled “Socio-politically
Silent Brands: A Double-Edged Sword” was recognised by the AMA Branding SIG
|
November, 2024
|
Fazal Jawad Seyyed
|
Nominated by the AACSB Board of Directors to serve on its Asia Pacific Advisory Council (APAC) for 2025
|
November, 2024
|
Faculty at International Conferences & Workshops
Faculty
|
Activity
|
Dates
|
Misbah Tanveer Ch
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Ivey's Case Teaching & Writing Workshop, Toronto, Canada
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May 27-30, 2024
|
Zehra Waheed
|
AACSB Asia Pacific Conference, Indonesia
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June 5-7, 2024
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Hassan Rauf
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AACSB Asia Pacific Conference, Indonesia
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June 5-7, 2024
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Sheikh Attique Ur Rehman
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EUROMA 2024, Spain
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Jun 29-Jul 3, 2024
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Jawad Syed
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EURAM-24 Fostering Innovation to Address Grand Challenges, UK
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Jun 25-28, 2024
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Faiza Ali
|
EURAM-24 Fostering Innovation to Address Grand Challenges, UK
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Jun 25-28, 2024
|
Muhammad Shakeel Sadiq Jajja
|
European Operations Management Association, Belgium
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Jun 29-Jul 3, 2024
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Muhammad Abdur Rahman Malik
|
66th Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business (AIB), South Korea
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Jul 2-6, 2024 |
Syed Kumail Abbas Rizvi
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Global Colloquium on Participant Centred Learning Program (GLOCOLL) at HBS, USA
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Jul 21-26, 2024
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Syed Mubashir Ali
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Global Colloquium on Participant Centred Learning Program (GLOCOLL) at HBS, USA
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Jul 21-26, 2024
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Ghazal Mir Zulfiqar
|
Academy of Management Annual Conference, Denmark
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Aug 9-13, 2024
|
Moeen Naseer Butt
|
2024 AMA Summer Academic Conference, USA
|
Aug 16-18, 2024 |
Aaminah Zaman Malik
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2024 AMA Summer Academic Conference, USA
|
Aug 16-18, 2024 |
Shezeen Salim Hemani
|
British Academy of Management Conference, UK
|
Sept 2-6, 2024
|
Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry
|
Global Labour Organisation Conference, Italy
|
Sept 11-13, 2024 |
Hassan Rauf
|
2024 North American Case Research Association Conference, USA
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Oct 17-19, 2024 |
Sheikh Attique Ur Rehman
|
Annual Meeting Decision Science Institute, USA
|
Nov 23-25, 2024
|
Raja Usman Khalid
|
2024 DSI Annual Conference - Decision Sciences to Address Global Challenges, USA
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Nov 21-26, 2024
|
Sameen Zafar
|
Enhancing Board Effectiveness - Directors Training Programme, REDC, LUMS
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Jan 31–Feb 2, 2025
Feb 15-16, 2025
|
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Conferences
Faculty
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Activity
|
Dates
|
Kumail Rizvi
|
AACSB Asia Pacific Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Nov 6 - 8, 2024
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Bushra Naqvi
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AACSB Asia Pacific Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Nov 6 - 8, 2024
|
Fazal Jawad Seyyed
|
AACSB Asia Pacific Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
|
Nov 6 - 8, 2024
|
Syed Kumail Abbas Rizvi
|
AACSB Governance Summit, Las Vegas, USA
|
Jan 30 - Feb 4, 2025 |
Mahira Ilyas
|
AACSB Business Accreditation Seminar, Bangkok, Thailand
|
March 10 - 11, 2025 |
Fazal Jawad Seyyed
|
AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM 2025), Vienna, Austria
|
April 7-9, 2025 |
Funded Research Projects with Other Universities
SDSB faculty actively pursues and leads research initiatives that address pressing global challenges. The acquisition of research funding not only reflects the academic rigour and relevance of their work but also strengthens SDSB’s global and local engagement.
Project Title
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Faculty Member
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Funding Agency
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End Date
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Collaboration
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Strengthening Capacities of Human Resource Departments of Selected Companies from Eight Economic Sectors
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Jawad Syed – Team Lead/Project Management
Anjum Fayyaz – Key HR Expert/Co-Team Lead
Faiza Ali – Short-Term Pool Expert
|
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
|
-
|
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Value Chain Mapping of Turmeric with Focus on Lead Chromate Adulteration of Turmeric Roots
|
Muhammad Shakeel Sadiq Jajja
|
Stanford University
|
July 1, 2024
|
Stanford University, USA
|
FEEROSA - Female Entrepreneurship Education and Research: Overcoming standard approaches in Pakistan
|
Muhammad Shehryar Shahid
|
German Pakistani Research Cooperation Program - DAAD
|
Dec 31, 2024
|
Saarland University, Germany
|
Electrification - A Step Towards Sustainable Mobility in Pakistan
|
Muhammad Shakeel Sadiq Jajja, Raja Usman Khalid, Syed Zahoor Hassan
|
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
|
Dec 31, 2024
|
Zhejiang University, China
|
Development of Case Studies in Fintech for Use in Fintech Education and Study of Fintech Ecosystem in Pakistan
|
Dr. Syed Zahoor Hassan and Muhammad Yar Hiraj
|
Karandaaz Pakistan and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Jan 31, 2025
|
School News
Guest Speaker Events
SDSB is committed to fostering connections between students and industry leaders, providing valuable learning experiences, and promoting academic–industry collaborations that enrich the broader academic community.
Topic
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Speaker
|
Date
|
Why IP Matters: Demystifying the Road from Ideas to Assets
|
Usman Javed Altaf, Group Director Legal, IP & Compliance at Martin Dow Group
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April 22, 2025
|
AI Trends: Preparing Talent for a Global Landscape
|
Vidya Vidyasagar, Global Head of Cloud and Production Engineering for Wealth & Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Bank
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April 10, 2025
|
EU Funding Opportunities for Projects in Pakistan
|
Juan Manuel Revuelta, Managing Director, and Juan Viesca, Director of European Funds
|
April 18, 2025
|
Visualising Family Business Dynamics
|
Dr. Albert Napoli, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, University of Southern California
|
December 27, 2024
|
Transition to Digital Economy: A Case for Holistic National Digital Policy
|
Mr. Naveed Sultan, former Chairman of Citigroup and Professor of Practice, Imperial College Business School, London
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February 27, 2025
|
Notable Events
Event
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Details
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Date
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First inaugural session of Shark Tank
|
The highly anticipated inaugural session of Shark Tank Pakistan marked a significant moment for aspiring entrepreneurs and the innovation ecosystem in the country.
Speakers included Rabeel Warraich, Founder and CEO of Sarmayacar, a venture capital firm fueling early-stage startups; Aleena Nadeem, Founder and CEO of EduFi, an edtech company addressing student financing through innovative digital solutions; and Rizwan Siddiqui, the producer behind Shark Tank Pakistan. This session served not only as a launchpad for the show but also as a platform to inspire, educate, and empower a new generation of Pakistani entrepreneurs. [This event was a collaboration with the SDSB Luminites Association]
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Nov 11, 2024
|
LUMS Delegation Visit to China
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Aimed at studying China’s EV ecosystem, digital innovations, academic ties, and best practices for EV adoption. The delegation included Dr. Muhammad Shakeel Sadiq Jajja, Dr. Syed Zahoor Hassan, Dr. Tariq Mahmood Jadoon, Dr. Naveed Arshad, Dr. Muhammad Abdur Rahman Malik, Mr. Nauman Ahmad Zaffar, Dr. Ussama Yaqub, Dr. Sheikh Attique Ur Rehman, Dr. Zaid Saeed Khan, and Mr. Agha Waleed Pathan.
|
Feb 21 – Mar 3, 2025
|
Panel Discussion: FinTech Education and its Integration into Business School Curricula
|
Featured Dr. Syed Zahoor Hassan, Mr. Ahmad Yar Hiraj, OneLoad, and Mr. Faisal Mahmood, Karandaaz
|
Feb 7, 2025
|
Workshop: Electric Mobility in Pakistan: Business Model, Challenges, and Opportunities
|
Conducted by Dr. Shakeel Sadiq Jajja, the workshop explored opportunities and challenges in Pakistan’s electric mobility sector.
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Jan 25, 2025
|
Visit by Dr. Yongyi Shou (Zhejiang University, China)
|
Focused on advancing academic research, industry partnerships, and institutional collaboration with LUMS.
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Nov 19–22, 2024
|
Student Events
MBA Student Annual Dinner
On April 12, the outgoing class was bid farewell and the new batch warmly welcomed by students, staff, and faculty.
EMBA Student Annual Dinner
On February 15, students, staff, and faculty gathered to bid farewell to the graduating class and welcome the new cohort.
MS Farewell 2024
On December 23, 2024, students celebrated the completion of their rigorous coursework and research milestones.
Alumni Achievements
Name
|
Achievement
|
Date
|
Ayla Majid, MBA 2000
|
First South Asian and Muslim Woman Elected President of ACCA
|
November, 2024
|
Zulfiqar Hameed, MBA 2003
|
appointed Inspector General (IG) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police
|
March, 2025
|
Hamza Ashfaq, BSc Accounting & Finance 2020
|
Finalist for the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University
|
February, 2025
|
Aniqa Afzal, MBA 2000
|
Appointed Managing Director of Liberty Global
|
October, 2024
|
Zoha Waqas Aslam Malik, BSc Management Sciences 2024
|
Awarded the Diana Award 2024
|
December, 2024
|
Syed Muhammad Ismail, BSc Management Science 2021
|
Co-founder of Saraaf; secured a $5.4 million deal on Shark Tank Pakistan
|
November, 2024
|
Simrah Zafar, BSc Management Science 2022
|
Selected as a Chevening Scholar for 2024-25
|
September, 2024
|
Zia Akhter Abbas, MBA 1997
|
Appointed President and CEO of The Citizens Foundation (TCF)
|
May, 2025
|
Amena Arif, MBA 1993
|
Appointed Country Manager for the Philippines at the International Finance Corporation
|
March, 2025
|
Centres at SDSB
Centre for Business and Society (CBS)
CBS serves as a multidisciplinary hub, fostering dialogue at the nexus of business and societal change, and rethinking the role of businesses in creating sustainable societies through research and community engagement.
Rausing Executive Development Centre (REDC)
The Centre is a vibrant hub of innovation, igniting change across industries by nurturing talent. It empowers future leaders to drive societal progress and build vital connections among academia, industry, policymakers, nonprofits, and government to foster meaningful collaboration.
Undergraduate Programme Highlights
Dean’s Honour List 2024-25
0
students made it to the SDSB Dean’s Honour List
Local and International Exchange Programmes
Exchange Programme
|
Students
|
Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
|
1
|
Excelia Business School, France
|
2
|
FH Joanneum, Graz, Austria
|
1
|
Istanbul Aydın University, Turkey
|
3
|
Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Turkey
|
1
|
Koç Üniversitesi, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Istanbul, Turkey
|
2
|
Delightful İstanbul International Summer School - Istanbul Aydın University, Turkey
|
1
|
Exchange Programme
|
Students
|
Lahore School of Economics, Pakistan
|
1
|
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
|
1
|
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School, Tokyo, Japan
|
2
|
Seoul National University, South Korea
|
1
|
The University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
|
1
|
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
|
1
|
Scholarships
0
Accelerate Letters for ACCA Aspirants
0
ICAP Recommendation Letters
Informational Sessions for Undergraduate Students
Accufix CEO shares insights on the skincare industry with SDSB students – November 7, 2024
Yasmeen Naseer, CEO of Accufix, discussed challenges in the skincare industry and shared insights on building a purpose-driven brand.
Students gain hands-on experience in luxury hospitality – October 2024
Students in the MGMT-283 course visited The Nishat Hotel and Heritage Luxury Suites to gain insights into luxury hospitality operations.
Entrepreneurship course at SDSB kicks off with new cohort and industry mentors – October 8, 2024
The MGMT-481 Entrepreneurship course launched with nine business ideas and ten industry mentors, who provided guidance and seed funding.
SDSB welcomes HBL Corporate Head for risk analysis session – October 7, 2024
Mr. Asad Altaf from HBL provided valuable insights on industry risk analysis, connecting theoretical concepts with real-world practices.
LUMS Orientation 2024 – August 30, 2024
LUMS welcomed over 1,200 students through an innovative Orientation programme designed to inspire and prepare them for their academic journey.
Communication and Presentation Tutors Group Session – November 2024
A dynamic session focused on enhancing public speaking and teaching delivery skills, offering real-time presentation practice and constructive feedback.
Guest speaker session with DG Environment Punjab – February 12, 2025
Mr. Imran Hamid Sheikh shared insights on policy interventions to tackle environmental issues such as smog, climate change, and sustainability.
Students visit LAAM Headquarters for industry insights – March 2025
Entrepreneurship students visited LAAM’s headquarters for firsthand insights into fashion-tech entrepreneurship and innovative business practices.
Art of Finance: Rethinking Financial Systems with Faisal Chowdhry
Faisal Chowdhry, Founder of Zayn Capital, shared his vision for building lasting, value-driven financial services that benefit society.
Consumer insights in action: Lessons from Global Financial Markets
Aman Khalid, Senior Manager of Brand Insights at CIBC Toronto, shared global best practices in market research and highlighted how a deep understanding of consumer behaviour drives strategic decisions in the financial sector.
Redefining Digital Content: Insights from Momin Ali Munshi
Students explored digital content creation in Pakistan, culminating in an engaging session with LUMS alumnus Momin Ali Munshi, founder of Galaxy Lollywood.
Guest Speaker Session with Mr. Ali Shehzad for Policy Analysis – April 18, 2025
Mr. Ali Shehzad from PSPA discussed social protection policies and the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry, highlighting inclusive development and data-driven policymaking.
Internships for Summer Semester 2024
0
MGS-493 (General Management Internship)
0
MGS-494 (Management Science Internship)
0
ACF-494 (Accounting and Finance Internship)
MBA Programme Highlights
New Elective Courses in MBA Academic Planning
- Critical and Strategic Thinking
- Logistics Management
- The Restaurant Industry: Entrepreneurship, Management & Innovation
- Corporate Governance
- AI for Business Leadership
New Short Courses
- Personal Effectiveness
- Global Apparel Trade & Industry
- Sustainability Sparking Innovation
- Jinnah - The Giant
- A/B Testing in Data-Driven Firms
- ESG and Pathways to Net Zeroc
Dean’s Honour List 2023-24 – MBA Class of 2025
12 MBA students made it to Dean’s Honour List 2023-24
Speaker Sessions
SDSB creates a bridge between thought leadership and on-the-ground impact by fostering strong
industry-academia linkages through guest speaker sessions, mentorship, panel discussions, and more.
This year’s notable sessions included:
Textile Sector
Moderated by: Dr. Hassan Rauf
Featured: Azfar Hasan (CEO, Matrix Sourcing), Ahmad Jahangir (Executive Director, Nishat Mills Limited), Muhammad Zubair Aslam (former Sourcing Head, Levi Strauss & Co.)
Hospitality Industry
Moderated by: Shireen Waheed (SDSB Adjunct Faculty)
Featured: Aliya Qizilbash (CEO, Aliya Q Travel), Asma Shah (CEO, Go Flour), Saadia Malik (Head of HR, Nishat Hotels), Samir Ahmed (Director REDC, LUMS), Zain Aziz (CEO, Fred Hotel), Raza Ahmed (CEO, Bamboo Union & Dan Dan)
Financial Inclusion and the Future of Digital Banking in Pakistan and its Challenges
Moderated by: Qaiser Raza Sheikh (SDSB adjunct faculty)
Featured: Syed Irfan Ali (Executive Director, SBP), Shahzad Ishaq (Group Head, Digital Banking at MCB Bank), Rizwan Qazi (Senior Global Banker and Payments Expert), Maleeha Bangash (Expert in Digital Banking)
Retail Management and the Evolution of the Retailing Landscape and its Challenges in Pakistan
Moderated by: Qaiser Raza Sheikh (SDSB faculty)
Featured: Khurram Javaid (CCO, Fauji Foods), Iqtidar Ahmed (Former Head of Trade for BAT & CEO Outreach), Hamid Zaman (Founder & Chairman, Sefam), Bilal Sheikh (Managing Partner, Unified Distributors & SMI Group)
Pharmaceutical Industry – Challenges and Opportunities
Moderated by: Dr. Hassan Rauf (MBA Programme Director)
Featured: Osman Khalid Waheed (CEO and Director, Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd; member of the LUMS Management Committee)
Meat Industry
Moderated by: Humbal Tariq (SDSB Adjunct Faculty)
Featured: Dr. Nauman Rauf (CEO/Director, Quality Meat Exports), Omer Khan (Meat Processing Expert and Factory Manager, PK Meat & CEO of MBK Food), Syed Hassan Raza Shah (President, APMEPA & CEO of Dairy Solution), Dr. Aleem Bhatti (Founder of Big Bird & Faculty at Riphah University), Usman Nazar (GM, Tazij Meats & Food)
IT Sector
Moderated by: Dr. Muhammad Adeel Zaffar (SDSB Faculty & Associate Dean)
Featured: Yasser Bashir (CEO, Arbisoft), Salman Danish (Director, Catalyst Ventures), Kashif ul Haq (Chairman, Corvit Networks)
Internationalisation through Exchange Programmes
MBA Student Exchange Partner Universities
- Emlyon Business School, France
- ESSEC Business School, France
- European Business School (EBS), Paris, France
- Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan
- Excelia Business School, France
- Özyeğin University, Turkey
- Putra Business School, Malaysia
- Rennes School Of Business, France
- IÉSEG School of Management, France
- KOÇ University, Turkey
- Sabanci University, Turkey
- University of Malaya, Malaysia
MBA Student Exchange Partner Schools
13 students selected for the SDSB Fall 2023 Exchange Programme
- ESSEC Business School, France - 2
- Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Japan - 2
- Excelia Business School, France - 2
- Özyeğin University, Turkey - 1
- IÉSEG School of Management, France - 4
- Rennes School of Business, France - 2
MS Programme Highlights
From Fall 2023, all the MS Programmes were shifted to weekends.
Addition of New Courses
MS BPP
- Business Communication
- Policy Analysis
MS HMI
- Advanced Analytics Health - I
- Leadership Challenges in Healthcare
Elective Courses
- AI Integration in Business: Strategies for Technological Leadership
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Social and Urban Development
- Fintech Disruptions: Revolutionising Financial Services
- Supply Chain Systems & Analytics
- Delivering Value Through Capital
- Foundations of AI
- Mathematics of AI
Student Achievements
MS Financial Management graduate, Abdul Wahid Qureshi has joined the National Bank of Kuwait, KSA as Portfolio Management Analyst. He has over 8 years of financial sector experience. His MS and CFA-aligned degree has propelled a successful international banking career.
Speaker Sessions
Topic
|
Guest Speaker
|
Supply Chain Digitalisation
|
Sunitha Ray, Field Chief Technology Officer – Shopify; Board Advisor – Finboot PLC
|
From Theory to Practice: Leveraging AI and Generative AI in Supply Chain Transformation
|
Pratik Yadav, Partner – Boston Consulting Group
|
Optimising Last-Mile Network Design by Leveraging Machine Learning Algorithms
|
Fatima Imtiaz, Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance & HSE – DSV Global Transport & Logistics
|
Digitising Payments for the Small Merchant
|
Tughral Amir, Executive Vice President – Head of UBL Pay – United Bank Limited
|
Technology & Logistics: How Digital is Our Physical World?
|
Luiz Gosling, Senior Vice President – AlixPartners
|
Building Corporate Culture in Virtual Reality – The Story of Morpheus
|
Misha Krymov, Chief Product Officer – Morpheus XR
|
Supply & Purchase Management at Islamabad International Airport
|
Syed Aftab Gillani, Chief Operating Officer – Islamabad International Airport
|
Patient Centred Care & Hospital
|
Dr. Naeem Ud Din, CEO – Contech International
|
Modern‑Trade Mastery: Carrefour Pakistan’s Competitive & Operational Strategy
|
Omer Lodhi, CEO – Carrefour Pakistan
|
Pakistan Medical Healthcare Landscape
|
Dr. Arshad Taqi – Pakistan Medical Commission
|
Nursing in Pakistan
|
Rehana Ilahi, Director Nursing – Shaukat Khanum
|
Private Sector Healthcare Landscape
|
Dr. Omar Chugtai, Director of Operations – Chugtai Labs
|
Revisiting New Product Development Pipeline and Evaluation of Innovative Ideas
|
Shahzaib, COO – Johnny & Jugnu
|
Globalisation and Health Policy
|
Maria Wyard, Group Head (Healthcare & Education) – British High Commission
|
Entrepreneurial Journey of Healthwire
|
Hamza Iqbal, CEO – Healthwire
|
Presentations C – Solution Validation & Competitors' Mapping
|
Farhan Riaz, Programme Manager – UET Lahore Incubation Centre
|
Retail Strategy in Practice: Stylo’s Growth Blueprint
|
Huzaifa Siddiqui, COO – Stylo
|
Derivatives and Fixed Income – Practitioners' Perspective
|
Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Senior Director of Quantitative Finance – Fitch Group (London)
|
Derivatives and Fixed Income – Practitioners' Perspective
|
Samir Ahmed, Director – REDC
|
Derivatives and Fixed Income – Practitioners' Perspective
|
Ashab Naeem Iqbal, CEO – Punjab Pension Fund
|
Building Business Models for Technology Startups
|
Ahmed Khan, Founder – Cheetay Logistics
|
Company Formation – Team and Legal Aspects
|
Dr. Sheharyar Sikander Hamid, Assistant Professor – LUMS
|
Building a Competitive Retail Brand: Strategy, Experience & Authenticity
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Ahsen Mehmood, CEO – Charcoal
|
ERP: Oracle
|
Bilal Tariq, Senior Manager – A.F. Ferguson & Co.
|
EMBA Programme Highlights
Summer Orientation – August 23, 2024
The Summer Orientation started with inspiring sessions led by SDSB leadership, setting the stage for transformation and growth.
Justice Ayesha Malik at SDSB - September 14, 2024
During a memorable classroom session, Justice Ayesha Malik inspired EMBA students with her insights on law, ethics, and leadership.
Exploring Silicon Valley with the EMBA 2025 Cohort!
Members of last year's cohort had the remarkable opportunity to embark on a transformative expedition to Silicon Valley. They had the chance to visit renowned tech titans such as Google, Apple, and Cisco. Throughout the visit, they had the privilege of engaging in enriching dialogues with top industry leaders, gaining insights into the innovative strategies behind their achievements. From cutting-edge technological advancements to sustainable business methodologies, each interaction served to expand our understanding of entrepreneurship and corporate stewardship.
Domestic Module to Karachi
Each year, EMBA participants undertake a Domestic Module in Karachi. This immersive experience involves exploring prominent local and international organizations across diverse industries, including Pakistan Cables, Philip Morris International, Lucky Core Industries, English Biscuits, Meezan Bank, Pakistan State Oil, Sui Southern Gas, HBL, Changan Automobile, TCS, and Gerry’s Dnata.
PhD Management Programme Highlights
SDSB Welcomes PhD Students - Orientation 2024
On September 30, SDSB welcomed an exceptional cohort of 8 students from across the country.
6 PhD Management candidates successfully defended their dissertations
- Fareed ud Din Farooq Qureshi
- Ahmad Ammar
- Fasiha Aziz
- Mehr Farhan Cheema
- Muhammad Hamza Nawaz Butt
- Nomah Javed
2 research seminars by PhD Management candidate, Sania Moazzam
Alumni Accomplishments
In the AY 2023-24, three graduates joined different universities as faculty members.
Graduate
|
University
|
Shoaib Amjad Hussain
|
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
|
Afaf Khalid
|
Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)
|
Fareed Ud Din Farooq Qureshi
|
Bahria University Lahore Campus
|
Events
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A farewell gathering was held to honour Dr. Ghazal Zulfiqar for her impactful tenure as Associate Dean of the PhD Management Programme and to welcome Dr. Muhammad Azfar Nisar as the new Director.
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In-person session with PhD students and Dr. Muhammad Azfar Nisar on January 24, 2025
SDSB Placement Statistics
RESEARCH UNIT & CASE RESEARCH UNIT
12th ASIAN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND CASE CONFERENCE (AMRC) (h3)
Partner Institutions: Suleman Dawood School of Business, United Arab Emirates University, and University of Dhaka
Date: May 2-3, 2025
Theme: Innovating for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: Addressing Global Challenges through Business and Technology
Research Output
Journal Rating
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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A *
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12
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11
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5
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3
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A
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27
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25
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23
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1
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Total Publications
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65
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57
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46
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10
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Research Seminars
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Selective brand activism: When brands lend sociopolitical issues inconsistent support by Dr. Aaminah Zaman (Assistant Professor, SDSB) - Dec 6, 2024
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Clearing the Milky Glasses: Examining the Connection between Typology of Transparency and Organisational Transparency by Mr Raja Rub Nawaz (PhD Scholar, University of Kassel, Germany & Adjunct Faculty, SDSB) - Oct 25, 2024
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Work Family Conflict and Enrichment: Impact of Materialistic and Post Materialistic Values by Muhammad Hamza Nawaz (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - Jun 7, 2024
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From Paradoxes to Performance - A Resource-based perspective on Paradoxical Leader Behaviour by Shoaib Amjad (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - May 17, 2024
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Basics of Qualitative Data Analysis – Facilitator: Dr Ayesha Masood Apr 11, 2025 (Full-Day)
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What Shapes Academics’ Perspectives on Major Geopolitical Conflicts? by Dr. Jawad Syed (Professor, SDSB) - Nov 29, 2024
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Role of Supply Chain Capabilities in the BEV Sector of Pakistan by Dr. Attique Ur Rehman (Assistant Professor, SDSB) - Oct 11, 2024
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Antecedents and Consequences of Materialistic Values: A Systematic Literature Review by Muhammad Hamza Nawaz (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - May 31, 2024
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Strategic use of LMX by leaders by Shoaib Amjad (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - May 3, 2024
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Chinese Automobiles: Industrial Evolution and Corporate Strategies by Dr. Yongyi Shou (Professor, Zhejiang University, China) - 21 Nov. 2024
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Real Effects of Accounting Rules’ Complexity by Dr. Waqar Ali (Assistant Professor, HEC Paris) - Jun 14, 2024
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The Consequences of Social Class and Religious Identity Disclosure at the Workplace by Fareed Ud Din (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - May 24, 2024
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Impact of Career Self-Interest (CSI) on Career Goal Progress (CGP): Unveiling the ‘Bright’ Side of Bottom-line Mentality (BLM) by Sania Moazzam (PhD Candidate, SDSB) - Mar 14, 2025
Case Research Unit
Year 2025 (To date)
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Year 2024
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Year 2023
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13
Cases and Technical/Industry Notes
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9
Cases and Technical/Industry Notes
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6
Cases and Technical/Industry Notes
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Top five best-selling SDSB Cases (April 2024 – March 2025)
Case
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Authors
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Gharpar: The Lean Beauty Start-up: Beauty Done Comfortably (A)
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Muhammad Shehryar Shahid, Saad Raafay Ahsen, Muhammad Adeel Zaffar
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Sapphire Textile Mills Limited: Refined Costing
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Ayesha Bhatti, Omair Haroon
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Vineyard Farm: Business Feasibility
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Fazal Jawad Seyyed, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Usman, Hafsa Ashfaq
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Gharpar: The Lean Beauty Start-up: The Twin Cities Expansion (B)
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Muhammad Shehryar Shahid, Saad Raafay Ahsen, Muhammad Adeel Zaffar
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HBL: Sponsoring Pakistan Super League
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Moeen Naseer Butt, Ehsan ul Haque
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Top five Purchasing Institutions (April 2024 – March 2025)
- Imperial College London, UK
- University of Minnesota, USA
- Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), India
- Sri Sri University, India
Asian Journal of Management Cases (AJMC)
Published biannually through Sage Publications, AJMC is a case journal edited by Dr. Faiza Ali, SDSB Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship. Two regular issues were published in 2024-25.
Issue
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Number of cases in issue
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AJMC Volume 21 Issue 2
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8
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AJMC Volume 22 Issue 1
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8
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Abstracting and Indexing
This journal is included in the following abstracting and indexing databases.
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Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC)
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Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
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Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
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Clarivate Analytics: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)