The Executive MBA Programme is designed for mid-career managers and entrepreneurs who are keen to take on greater challenges and make an impact on the productivity of their organizations. These individuals can leverage their rich work experience through this world-class management programme. The curriculum has been designed to provide both depth and breadth of a rigorous, distinguished management programme. While starting with the fundamentals of each functional area, the courses quickly step up to advanced levels in order to maximize learning of a group of highly experienced managers. This helps participants develop an understanding at the operational and strategic level in each business area.
The EMBA programme has gone through major structural changes in the past year to develop better curriculum for executives. 4 hours’ sessions/day (two courses running at a time) were replaced by teaching 3, 90 min sessions/day (three courses running at a time. The structure is based on 16 sessions of 90 minutes each.
Financial Accounting has been reintroduced in the EMBA curriculum based on its relevance to the programme. A curriculum comparison with 10 top business schools of the world identified the need for the change in curriculum.
Communication SkillsGain the resources to master business communications: Face-to-face dealings, group meetings or large audiences | NegotiationEmpower yourself to tackle all sorts of management situations, based on analysis of actual cases, where specific strategies are designed for various situations | LeadershipMeet with CEOs and executives of large multinational organizations as well as local conglomerates. Attend the Leadership Lecture Series taking place on campus and learn from the best | Real-Life business plans & projectsLearn various modern models of business plan and stay connected with the business community by taking up real-life business projects | NetworkingConnect with people from all walks of life to build new skill sets and develop a rapport and efficiently boost your professional and personal network |
The key to business success lies in developing leaders who can effectively respond to the rapidly unfolding challenges of the current day. LUMS Executive MBA offered by SDSB has been designed precisely to cater to this need. EMBA prepares individuals to impact change. The programme consists of:
SOP + Term 1 | 9-day session |
Sep-May | Alternate Weekends |
Aug-Jun | Alternate Weekends |
LUMS takes a ‘fundamentals first’ approach to its Executive MBA curriculum. Students take courses that provide a strong foundation for management in different roles.
Executive MBA students can immediately put into practice the concepts learnt in class since they work full-time while earning their degrees.
The Executive MBA participants have to stay connected with the faculty through distance learning while off campus. This connection is facilitated through the Information System Technology (IST) Department at LUMS which centrally supports the LUMS Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS allows each participant a dedicated academic resource centre on the web. Participants have access to several e-modules, course related activities and resources. These include course material, discussion boards and online course evaluations.
Year 1 | Timeline |
Distance Learning Module - I | July - August |
Havard Business School Online Courses | August - November |
| Distance Learning Module - II | November - December |
| Managing Operations & People Module - II | November - March |
| Distance Learning Module - III | March - April |
| Cost, Value & Innovation Management Module - III | April - June |
Year 2 | Timeline |
Cross-Culture & Globalization Module | Summer |
Law & Entrepreneurship Module | August - December |
| Managing the Future Module - V | January - April |
| EMBA Project | October - May |
| Activity | Date | |
|---|---|---|
Deadline to take GMAT/GRE/ NTS GAT (General) | 30 Apr 2020 | |
Online Application Deadline (PST) | 05 May 2020 | 05:00 pm |
Deadline to submit supporting documents for admission | 06 May 2020 | |
Admission Decisions | 03 Jun 2020 to 30 Jul 2020 |
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the Graduate Programme. Meeting this criteria does not guarantee admission to the Graduate program.
* Candidates holding only a bachelor's degree of less than four years’ duration will be required to produce an equivalence certificate of 16 years of education issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
Applicants are required to take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or NTS GAT (General) in order to be considered for admission.
GMAT/GRE (General) is offered as a computer adaptive test worldwide. Apart from official test scores that LUMS will require directly from Pearson and Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA, applicants must submit or mail a copy of the unofficial GMAT/GRE (General) scores as soon as they take the test. The LUMS code for receiving GMAT/GRE (General) scores from Pearson and ETS is 0679.
For further details on GMAT/GRE/ NTS GAT (General), please log on to www.mba.com, www.ets.org and nts.org.pk respectively.
Applicants must complete and submit their online application form on or before May 05, 2020; 5:00 pm (PST). The application form can be accessed online at http://admissions.lums.edu.pk. In addition, all applicants are required to submit all supporting documents to the LUMS Admissions Office on or before May 06, 2020.
After the successful submission of the online application form through the LUMS Online account on or before the application submission deadline, applicants will be able to print a system generated Application Processing Fee payment voucher. For further details regarding Fee payment options Click here
A stamped copy of the payment voucher or a confirmation email of an online banking transaction constitutes proof of payment. Applicants are required to send a copy of payment proof along with all other required supporting documents as ONE package on or before the stipulated deadline.
Applicants must print and paste the “Mailing label” on the envelope before sending it to the LUMS Office of Admissions. Applications or documents received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
A merit ranking for interview short listing is established on academic performance, work experience and GMAT/GRE (General)/NTS GAT (General) scores of the candidates. Only short-listed candidates are called for interviews.
The applicants for the Executive MBA Programme must have prior work experience. This experience demonstrates the candidate’s managerial track record and potential for success in senior positions. Evaluation is based on the quantity and quality of the full-time work experience. The candidates must have at least six (6) years of full time work experience, with (4) four years at a managerial level.
Minimum two (2) recommendation letters are compulsory for applying in EMBA programme.
Please visit the following link; Admission Criteria
Yes, admission test is required. Applicants are required to take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or NTS GAT (General).
There is no minimum required score. The short listing of candidates is dependent on their academic record, test scores and interview performance.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)/ Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is offered year round as a computer adaptive test. You should register for the test at least one month before you plan to take it. You need to complete the GMAT/ GRE test before you submit the online application. You may submit your application with unofficial score report however, you will need to submit an official GMAT score report to our office before you can matriculate. There is no minimum score requirement. A high score does not guarantee anyone's acceptance, nor does a low score preclude it as there is no minimum score required. Further details on GMAT/ GRE are available at www.mba.com and www.ets.org.
The deadline to take the GMAT/GRE (General)/NTS GAT (General) is April 30, 2020.
For details on GMAT, GRE (General) and NTS GAT (General), please visit www.mba.com, www.ets.org and nts.org.pk respectively.
GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years. However, NTS GAT (General) is valid for two years.
We will consider your best scores of a single attempt.
After the successful submission of the online application form you will be able to print a system generated Application Processing Fee payment voucher. Please print the fee voucher for making payments at Allied Bank Branches throughout Pakistan. The voucher can be paid:
We consider many factors in the admissions selection process therefore, it is impossible to predict one's chance of admission without reviewing a complete application. You can review a class profile on our website if you like to benchmark your statistics against current LUMS EMBA students.
No. Our system for reviewing applications is completely online, so we must receive your application electronically using our online application service.
Transfer of credits from another programme to the LUMS EMBA Programme is not allowed. All admitted students regardless of having an advanced degree will begin the programme as a first year student.
Minimum of two letters of recommendation are required.
We recommend that at least one should be from a supervisor in your professional career. The other letter can be from a faculty member who has had a reasonable opportunity to evaluate you academically.
Yes, you can self finance your EMBA.
It will give you the strategic management skills to take on new responsibilities at work, while continuing to contribute in the workplace during your studies, applying new theories and approaches, and doing projects on your business.
The Executive MBA participants are about six years more experienced, on average, than the traditional MBAs. In addition, the Executive MBA Programme has been designed to offer the skills required for those about to enter the senior management ranks of their organizations, rather than in-depth study in a specific functional area.
Please submit your official GMAT/GRE/NTS GAT (General) score report with your supporting documents, however you can send in your GMAT/GRE un-official score report along with your supporting documents
The Executive MBA programme is designed for people who have already taken the first steps in their career. We therefore do not offer specific "majors" since these concentrations are generally viewed as a way for business students to prepare themselves for entry-level positions. Instead our focus is to offer courses to those already in management positions, in order to enable them to progress to higher managerial and leadership ranks. Our training is therefore geared more toward the understanding of broad management and leadership skills.
Yes, in fact significant learning will take place with distance learning tools such as supervised chats, discussion boards and e-mail conferencing etc.
Yes, you can apply, but you need to prove to the Admissions Committee that you can cope with the academic and intellectual side of the coursework.
Accommodation facilities are available for all participants.
We strongly discourage missing any course; however, we do understand that this situation might arise during Executive MBA. We may accommodate a participant in this regard but cannot guarantee that the individual will graduate on time.
No, there are no age restrictions for admission to the EMBA Programme.
A merit ranking for interview short listing is established on academic performance, work experience and admission test score of the candidates. Those who qualify this comparative ranking are called in for an interview.
During the interview, the Admissions Committee tries to assess the applicant's communication skills, managerial potential, thinking ability, subject knowledge and level of awareness of general issues. Final decision regarding admission will be taken after the interview.
In truly exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may grant a deferral. All requests should be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
It is highly recommended to fill out the application form carefully. Changes cannot be made after the submission of online application. In sheer need an applicant can send the updated information to helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk with the specific header "Change in Application Form".
Admission decision will only be communicated through courier service; however, you can also check your application status through your online account. Regretfully, we are unable to provide information regarding your application status by telephone or e-mail.
Please visit the following link: https://admission.lums.edu.pk/checklist-required-supporting-documents-graduate-admissions
The admission process is a well deliberated and thorough process. Each year we receive a large number of outstanding applications. Unfortunately, all of them do not qualify because of the limited number of available seats. The decision regarding admission is final.
If your application is unsuccessful you will also receive a letter informing you of this. Due to the volume of applications the University receives; it is not possible to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.
A Foreign national who is not of Pakistani origin and does not have a Pakistani passport/NICOP/CNIC is eligible to apply to LUMS under its International Student Programme. Applicants holding dual nationality out of which one is Pakistani are not eligible to apply through LUMS International Student Programme.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan is an independent, autonomous, and constitutionally established institution of primary funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education efforts in Pakistan.
HEC is responsible for formulating higher education policy and quality assurance to meet the international standards as well as providing accrediting academic degrees, development of new institutions, and uplifting of existing institutions in Pakistan.
International students can get equivalence through the following process: http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Equivalence%20Degree%20Issuance.
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for International students.
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk/visa-and-travel#int-accbtn-1a.
