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LUMS DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792, Lahore, Pakistan
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PhD Management
PhD Management
The LUMS PhD Management is an interdisciplinary programme that provides exposure to global best practices, and training in rigorous research methods, while focusing on social impact both in a specialised local context and in terms of the global economy. Our PhD graduates have the expertise to use theory and empirical research to solve complex challenges in public, private and non-profit sectors in Pakistan and abroad.
Offered by the Suleman Dawood School of Business – Pakistan’s premier business school, and the first in the country to achieve accreditation by AACSB International, the programme offers a world-class curriculum, rigorous research training, global linkages through international faculty and conferences as well as cutting edge research on real world management, and social and economic issues. Graduates of this programme are leading from the front in their careers in academia, consultancies, international think tanks, and the development sector.
The programme also offers specialisation in three broadly defined, interdisciplinary disciplines:
- Organisational Behaviour and Strategy
- Finance
- Operations Management
Financial Aid/Scholarships
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The four-year programme consists of the following components:
30 credit hours:
Coursework - 1.5 years
30 credit hours :
Comprehensive Exam and Proposal - 1 year
Dissertation - 1.5 years
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the PhD Management Programme. Meeting this criteria does not guarantee admission. Applicants are selected for admission to LUMS PhD Management Programme based on the following factors:
- Academic Background;
- Performance in the Admission Test*;
- Research Statement (Research Statement Template);
- Completed and submitted application form and supporting documents by the stipulated deadline;
- Interview (if called)
* We are aware that the current COVID-19 crisis poses difficulties for applicants to submit test scores. Under the circumstances, you can apply to LUMS Graduate Programmes without test scores being submitted (if you haven’t taken the test yet). Applications can be submitted without the GRE scores provided all other application components are complete upon submission.
If no Admission Test is scheduled due to the Test Center closure by March 30, 2021, LUMS will process applications using the available information. If shortlisted, applicants may then be asked to appear for an interview followed by a conditional acceptance if you are successful. Once, test centres are functioning, they will need to sit for the test and attain the minimum test score required by the University.
Academic Background
A minimum of 18 years of education is required for applying to the PhD Management Programme.
Applicants are required to have obtained their Undergraduate and/or Graduate degrees related to Management, including but not limited to Economics, Accounting, Finance, and Operations. We welcome applications from other fields as well, especially from Social Sciences and Engineering, but such applicants may be required to complete some non-credit coursework.
Applicants who have obtained their degrees from institutions that are not listed with the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, will be required to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the HEC. For further information, visit: www.hec.gov.pk
As minimum academic performance, all applicants must have obtained a CGPA of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) or First Division (60% in the annual system) in their Master’s degree (MPhil/MS/Equivalent).
Test Requirements
Applicants are required to take Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 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 or 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 GRE (General), GMAT and NTS GAT (General), please log on to www.ets.org, www.mba.com and nts.org.pk respectively.
NOTE:
- If no Admission Test is scheduled due to the Test Center closure by March 30, 2021, LUMS will process all such applications using the available information. If shortlisted, applicants may then be asked to appear for an interview followed by a conditional acceptance if you are successful. Once, test centres are functioning, shortlisted applicants will need to sit for the test and attain the minimum test score required by the University.
- GMAT/GRE (General) taken more than five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.
- If applicant has taken more than one test, the best score will be considered for application evaluation.
- For equivalency check from GRE (General) to GMAT please click here.
Submission
The admission application will be considered for evaluation after the successful completion of following Four (4) STEPS by the applicants on or before the stipulated deadlines:
- Online Admission Application submission;
- Online submission of scanned copies of required supporting documents;
- Submission of an appropriate Application Processing Fee; and
- Online Submission of Recommendation letters by the Referees.
Note:
- Applicants must complete and submit their Online Admission application on or before June 04, 2020; 5:00 pm (PKT).
- Applicants are required to submit Online the scanned copies of all supporting documents on or before June 05, 2020.
- After the successful submission of the Online application, applicants must make the Processing Fee payment by the deadline.
- Referees must submit completely filled Letters of Recommendation by the given deadline.
Completion of all steps are mandatory. Applications, Documents or Fee received after the stipulated deadline will not be processed.
Application Processing Fee
- The application processing fee of PKR 6,500.
- The application processing fee of USD 100 for international applicants.
Payment Procedure
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, please click here
Note: Full financial support is offered to all incoming PhD Management students for 4 years.
Information for Document Submission
We are here to help and guide you through the admissions process during this time. You can continue to monitor this page for admissions related updates. Our campus is also providing general updates and resources as needed.
Our Campus is Closed, but We're Still Here to Help
Due to the country’s stay at home directive, LUMS campus is closed and no longer offering in-person visits. However, we're still working and available to answer your admission related questions! Feel free to email us at admissions@lums.edu.pk or contact us through Live web chat (Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST).
Unfortunately, a few of our processes are unable to be done remotely. These are detailed below.
Submitting Your Supporting Documents
All available documents can be submitted online through the LUMS Online Admission system. In case, few documents are not available/missing then applicants can seek help/extension by writing to the Admissions Office at admissions@lums.edu.pk
Acknowledgement for Documents Receiving
We may not be able to accept postal mail or courier packages at this moment. If you had documents sent through such means recently, you will receive a system generated acknowledgement email of your submitted documents within two weeks’ time. If need be, Admissions staff will also contact you for the completion of supporting documents.
Recommendation/Work Experience Letter Submission
If referees can send recommendation letters by email, they can email them directly to admissions@lums.edu.pk. If this cannot be done, please provide only names and contact details of referees and we will approach them directly, if the need arises.
Please feel free to contact admissions@lums.edu.pk if further information is needed.
Wishing you health and safety!
Interview Performance
Application Review
Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by the relevant committee to finalise admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to provide complete information regarding their academic achievement, research reports, attended workshops, extracurricular activities and must tell LUMS about their success stories in order to substantiate their applications.
A merit ranking of candidates shortlisted for interviews will be created based on academic performance, work experience and GRE (General)/GMAT scores of the applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interviews. Evaluation for interview call is carried out based on a combination of factors such as academic track record, performance in GMAT/GRE (General), and work experience.
Recommendation Letters
Minimum two (2) recommendation letters are compulsory for applying to the PhD Management Programme.
Research Statement
Applicants are required to submit a well-developed research proposal. The PhD dissertation will require substantive empirical work and is intended to extend knowledge on a particular subject of interest to the management academic community.
The modes of payment are as follows:
1. Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks:
- Allied Bank Limited
- Meezan Bank Limited (Customer Code: LUMS)
- Bank Al-Habib Limited
2. For online Credit/Debit card payment, please click here.
3. Vouchers can also be paid through ATM machines and internet banking portals of the following banks:
- Allied Bank Limited
- Askari Bank Limited
- Bank Alfalah Limited
- Bank Al-Habib Limited
- Faysal Bank Limited
- Meezan Bank Limited
- Standard Chartered (Only for Online Payments)
Note:
- For making payments through internet banking portals/ATM, students need to have bank account in the respective bank.
- Fee payment through "Pay Orders" is accepted at banks up to two working days prior to the payment deadline. Fee may be paid through Cash Receipts, Online Services and Credit/Debit Cards till payment deadline.
Advance Tax:
Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee except refundable portion.
Bank Helpline Numbers
Allied Bank Limited
1. UAN: 111-225-225, Branch contact No: 042-35748308
2. Regional Office: 042-35747603
Meezan Bank Limited
1. Region Office: 92-42-35786207
2. Head Office: 92-21-36406139
Bank Al-Habib Limited
1. Karachi: 92-21-32277231-239, Lahore: 0333-1218430
2. DHA Ph. 5 Branch: 042-37189231 042-37189234
Fee Structure for FY 2020-21
|
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
|
PKR |
PKR |
|
Admission Fee (One Time Charge) |
81,500 |
- |
|
Tuition Fee |
263,700 |
263,700 |
|
Semester Registration Fee |
26,900 |
26,900 |
|
General Security (Refundable - One Time Charge) |
34,400 |
- |
|
Total Fee |
406,500 |
290,600 |
Hostel Fee
|
Particulars |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
|
PKR |
PKR |
|
Hostel Fee (double occupancy) |
45,000 |
45,000 |
|
Hostel Fee (triple occupancy) |
30,000 |
30,000 |
Important Points
- The above breakdown of fee structure is for Year 1 of the 4 Years PhD Management programme
- The PhD programmes at LUMS offer a full tuition fee waiver (except general security) to all students on merit for four (4) years.
- Fees are payable by semester according to the schedule given in the Annual Fee bill.
- Through an amendment in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 by Finance Act 2013, advance tax (under section 236 I) shall be collected @ 5% on the entire amount of fee (if Student Payable exceeds PKR 200,000 per annum excluding the amount refundable).
- Advance tax paid on fee is adjustable at the time of filing of Income tax return. LUMS will issue Advance Tax Certificate in this regard at year-end.
- University fees are usually announced once each year, for the following academic year. However, tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
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Activity |
Date |
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Deadline to take GMAT/GRE (General) |
30 April 2021 |
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Online Application Deadline |
04 May 2021, 5:00 pm (PKT) |
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Deadline to submit online supporting documents |
07 May 2021 |
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Admission Decision |
June 15 - July 31, 2021 |
Note:
- The University reserves the right to change dates and deadlines for admissions. Please keep informed of any changes by visiting this site periodically, as well as the LUMS online application site.
What is the admission criteria for the PhD Management programme?
Please refer to the Admission Criteria tab.
What is the minimum score required in GMAT/GRE for admission?
There is no minimum or maximum score limit for applying to the PhD programme.
I would like to submit my GMAT/ GRE score to LUMS when I take the test. What is the LUMS code?
Our GMAT/GRE reporting code from ETS is 0679
For how long are the GMAT/GRE scores valid?
GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years. GMAT/GRE taken five years before the admission deadline will not be considered valid.
Can I check the equivalency of scores from GRE (General) to GMAT?
Equivalency of scores can be checked by using this link https://www.ets.org/s/gre/flash/bschool/comparison/17302/170/index.html
How can I submit the application processing fee?
After 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:
- Online, immediately by visiting https://admission.lums.edu.pk/student-payment-options-0
or - In cash by presenting the payment voucher along with the requisite amount at any Allied Bank branch throughout Pakistan.
Whom should I ask to write a letter of recommendation for me?
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 can evaluate you academically.
How many letters of recommendation should I submit?
Minimum two (2) letters of recommendation are required.
Do you have any age limit for admission to the PhD Management programme?
No, there are no age restrictions for admission to the PhD Management programme.
May I apply using the paper application and send paper materials?
No, our system for reviewing applications is completely online so we must receive your application electronically using our online application service.
I have a change of address and/or email address and have already submitted my application?
It is very important that you keep our department aware of any address or email change. Please send an email at helpdeskao@lums.edu.pk
What is the application process?
Application for admission to the PhD Management programme is an online process (there is no paper based application to fill out or mail).
After creating an account and accessing the online admission application you may then begin to complete your application.
You can work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. Please note that we expect applicants to adhere to the deadlines stated on the LUMS website.
The earlier you submit your application the sooner you can learn about the receipt of these materials.
After submission you may print a copy for your own use.
How will you notify me regarding a decision on my application?
Admission decisions will only be communicated via courier service. Regretfully, we are unable to provide the final application status by telephone or e-mail inquiry.
May I appeal my admission decision or ask to have the decision explained?
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.
Who is considered an international applicant?
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.
What is the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?
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 uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan.
How do I get equivalence from Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan?
International students can get equivalence through the following process: http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/Equivalence%20Degree%20Issuance.
What is the total fee of PhD Management programme?
PhD Management is a fully funded programme with full financial support to all incoming students for 4 years.
Does LUMS offer campus accommodation to international students?
LUMS provides a well-maintained residential environment for International students.
What are the visa requirements for LUMS as an international applicant?
Please visit the link for visa requirements: https://international.lums.edu.pk/visa-and-travel#int-accbtn-1a.
LUMS Financial Aid
LUMS provides funding to PhD students in terms of scholarship and research assistantship. The University’s policy is to admit students purely on merit, regardless of their financial status or background. The PhD Programmes at LUMS offer a full tuition fee waiver to all students on merit for four(4) years. Other types of financial assistance will include a monthly assistance package so that the students devote themselves to fulltime studies without fiscal restraints.
Teaching assistantships and stipends to support faculty in research projects are some of the other opportunities that may be available to doctoral students for additional financial assistance; subject to faculty approval. If a student receives funding from another source, the said amount of fee waiver and/ or scholarship allowance given by LUMS would be adjusted accordingly. Please note that the fee waiver and/ or scholarship funding is approved initially for one year and is renewable based on academic performance.
Mode of Payment
Voucher can be paid through cash, Pay Order and Bank Drafts made in favour of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any branch within Pakistan of following banks.