Programs

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) Bachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) program, consisting of 46 Courses (six courses per semester) and a 6 credit hours Research Project. Students have to complete 144 credits hours along with six weeks of internship to obtain the BS Accounting & Finance (BS A & F) degree . The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years. Those who complete BS (A&F) from SZABIST will get an exemption in ACCA papers from F1 to F9.

BS (Accounting & Finance) 2.5 year is a fast-track program designed exclusively for the certificate in accounting and finance (CAF) qualified students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). The program is spread over five semesters and consists of 84 credit hours of teaching. Students are required to complete 26 Courses and 6 Credit Hour final year project (to be offered over the last two semesters).

SZABIST offers a three-year BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies from the Coventry University UK. Students who complete two years at SZABIST will proceed to complete the third year from Coventry University UK and earn an International degree. Students can also complete BABS degree at SZABIST by opting for 3rd & 4th year of BABS program.

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Entrepreneurship degree program of 144 credit hours. For the BS in Entrepreneurship program, the students are required to complete 45 courses and 9 credit hours of Capstone Projects. The courses include 41 compulsory courses and 4 electives. To obtain the BS Entrepreneurship degree, students have to complete 144 credit hours and 2 apprenticeships. Maximum time limit to complete the BS in Entrepreneurship (BSE) degree is six years.

SZABIST University offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Computer Science degree program which is accredited by National Computing Education & Accreditation Council, (NCEAC). The program covers a wide range of courses in core computer science, information technology and software engineering. The program is essentially a day program and consists of 44 courses (five/six courses per semester) with a total of 130 credit hours. The complete course plan includes 7 technical electives and 2 university electives. These 7 technical electives provide intensive learning in the diverse areas of computer science and allied disciplines. Internship opportunities are provided to complete degree requirements. The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years.

The BS Multimedia & Gaming program at SZABIST is a full-time four-year degree program comprising eight semesters with minimum of 130 credit hours. The degree program is designed around a set of courses pertaining to the fundamentals of game design, techniques for digital animation and visual effects, creation and application of VR and AR in gaming and multimedia, programming languages and tools essential for game and multimedia development, auditory aspect of games and multimedia that are necessary to produce high-quality education in multimedia and gaming, equipping students with a diverse set of skills and knowledge to thrive in various roles within the industry. Some additional courses from the disciplines of Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Science, and Humanities are part of the degree program to develop a broader knowledge base of the students. The BS Multimedia & Gaming program is offered through a trained foreign qualified faculty. It consists of 44 courses with a total of 130 credits hours. The maximum duration to complete the degree is six years.

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Artificial Intelligence degree. The program covers a wide range of courses in core Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Knowledge Representation & Reasoning, Natural Language Processing etc. The program is a day program and consists of 41 courses with a total of 130 credit hours. The Internship opportunities are provided to complete degree requirement. The maximum time limit to complete the degree program is six years. Following are the program educational objectives of (BS AI):
PEO 1: To equip students with necessary skills and knowledge to solve complex problems in real- world settings.
PEO 2: To produce graduates practicing in the area of Artificial Intelligence in a socially and ethically responsible way.
PEO 3: To prepare students for lifelong learning skills in Artificial Intelligence and allied disciplines.

The BS Software Engineering program is offered through a trained foreign qualified faculty. It consists of 42 courses with a total of 130 credits hours. The maximum duration to complete the degree is six years.

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BE Mechatronic Engineering degree program, which is accredited by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). This program has received 7-Stars i.e., World Class rating by Chartered Inspection & Evaluation Committee (CIEC) Sindh. SZABIST is a pioneer university to offer this program at undergraduate level in the province of Sindh. The program is essentially a day program and consists of 49 courses with a total of 139 credit hours (all electives and certain courses may be offered in the evening). The program is supported through well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories. Internship opportunities are provided which is essential as a part of degree requirement. The maximum time limit to complete the BE-ME degree program is seven years.

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Social Sciences degree with majors in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, International Relations and Sindh Studies. BS Program is essentially a day program and consists of 46 courses (plus a six credit hour, two-part final year Research Thesis) with a total of 144 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

SZABIST offers a four-year (eight semesters) BS Psychology degree program. To obtain a BS degree in Psychology, students are required to complete a total of 139 credit hours within 6 years. The degree consists of a total of 47 courses (139 credit hours) including internship (3 Credit Hours) and a Research Project/Capstone Project (6 Credit Hours).

BS Psychology

To obtain BS degree in Psychology, students are required to complete a total of 139 credit hours within 6 years. The degree consists of a total of 47 courses (139 credit hours) including internship (3 Credit Hours) and a Research Project/Capstone Project (6 Credit Hours).

The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers a comprehensive 4-year Bachelor of Science in Media Science degree program with majors in Film and Television production, Advertising Strategy & Design and Journalism. To earn an undergraduate degree, students must enroll in and successfully complete a total of 135 credit hours which include 43 courses, a 6-credit thesis, and an internship (Forty-three courses include: 33 core courses, 7 major requirements in in Film and Television production, or Advertising Strategy & Design or Journalism and 3 open electives). All students must complete their degree within six years.

BS Biosciences at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of 135 credit hours of teaching (43 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report of 6 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

BS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of 136 credit hours of teaching (44 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report of 6 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

BS Public Health at SZABIST is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and consists of 130 credit hours of teaching (42 courses), an internship of at least six weeks, and a research report of 6 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the BS degree is six years.

SZABIST offers an LLB from the University of London. This is an evening program and can be completed in three years. Please refer to the separate SZABIST brochure and University of London website (www.londoninternational.ac.uk) for details.

Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE) (www.londoninternational.ac.uk) for details.

The Chartered Institute of logistics & Transport (CILT) is the leading professional body associated with logistics and transport, having over 33,000 members in over 100 countries worldwide. SZABIST Karachi has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CILT. Now Business and Engineering students have the opportunity of opting for International Certification in Logistics and Transport by doing three course (Two Mandatory and One Optional). The certification fee is to be paid by student.

MBA program has been designed to impart quality professional knowledge and understanding of modern management tools, leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and managerial and communication competencies.

SZABIST offers both MBA Day and Evening programs with specialization in Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Banking, Supply Chain Management, and MIS and to have Specialization in particular field, student has to take all electives in particular field. The maximum duration to complete the degree in any MBA program is four years. SZABIST MBA Program is accredited by National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC).

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Certification
The Chartered Institute of logistics & Transport (CILT) is the leading professional body associated with logistics and transport, having over 33,000 members in over 100 countries worldwide. SZABIST Karachi has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CILT. Now MBA students have the opportunity of opting for The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Certification by doing three electives:(1) Business Theory (2) Business Application (3) Supply Chain Operations. There is a certification fee to be paid by students.

Master in Project Management (Regular/Weekend) is designed to provide individuals with cutting edge insights of project management to manage complex projects. Through this one year degree program, students can gain actionable knowledge for real-world challenges which goes beyond traditional project management fundamentals. The classes are offered on weekdays (Monday to Friday) as well as on Weekends (Friday to Sunday). It comprises of 30 credit hours spread over two semesters. Minimum ten courses are required to graduate. The maximum time to complete the degree is 4 years.

SZABIST offers MS in Project Management (MSPM) program which is equivalent to MPhil. The program laying the foundation for students planning to pursue doctoral studies, offers two streams for MSPM. First stream is course work based and second is research based. In course work based stream, students are required to complete 10 courses of 03 credit hours each. In research based stream, the students are required to complete 08 courses of 03 credits hours each ( 24 credit hours) and two independent research studies (IRS) or a Thesis (06 Credit Hours). In either stream, they are required to complete 30 credit hours in total. The maximum time limit to complete the MSPM degree is four years and minimum time to complete is 1.5/2 years. All MSPM Students are required to clear GRE,GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score.

SZABIST offers MS degree with concentration in the specialized areas of Human Resource Management, Marketing and Finance. The MS program is an evening program and all classes are held during week days. There are two streams available for MS. One Stream is by Course Work and other one is by Research Work. In Course Work Stream, the student is required to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In Research Work Stream, the student is required to complete 8 Courses and Two IRS OR one Thesis. In both the streams, 30 credit hours to be completed. The time limit to earn an MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. As per HEC guidelines, all MS students are required to clear GAT General test or HAT relevant with minimum 50% score.

SZABIST offers MS (CS) degree in three domains: Core Computer Science area and in two specialization tracks, i.e. Software Engineering (SE) and Networks and Security (N&S). Students are required to complete 3 focused courses in any specific domain.

The program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the evening. It requires 33 credit hours to complete. Student has the option to complete MS through course work only or with research. If student opts for course work only, he/she is required to complete 11 courses of 3 credit hours each. Else, the student is required to complete 9 Courses (27 credit hours) and Two Independent Research Study (6 credit hours) OR One Thesis (6 credit hours).

Eligibility to this program is a 4-year BS (CS) or 2-year MCS degree from a recognized institution. The candidates with a 4-year professional degree (BE, MSc, etc.) may also apply but will require to complete deficiency conversion courses (up to 18 credit hours courses to be determined in consultation with Program Manager). The candidates shall have to submit GRE (General)/GAT (General) / HAT relevant score of minimum 50%. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years.

SZABIST offers a 2-year duration MS (Data Science) degree in the evening. It requires 30 credit hours to complete. The student is required to complete 8 Courses (24 credit hours) and a Thesis (6 credit hours).
The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years.
For admission to MS (Data Science), program candidates must possess 16 years of relevant education with a minimum of 60% marks / 2.0 CGPA from a university / Institute recognized by HEC. Eligibility for this program is a 4-year BS (CS). Students with 16 years of education in the following domains (Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics) are also eligible to apply provided that they might have to take deficiency courses.
GRE or GAT (General) or HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with a minimum 50% score.

The MS (Cyber Security) program is of 2-years duration offered in the evening. It requires 33 credit hours, including 4 core courses (4 x 3 Credits) and 5 elective courses (5 x 3 Credits). To earn MS (Cyber Security) degree, the student has to complete a thesis (2 x 3 Credits). The maximum time limit to complete the MS (Cyber Security) degree is 4 years.

SZABIST offers MS (Mechatronic Engineering) degree with two specializations; namely: Robotics & Industrial automation and Smart Electromechanical Systems. The program is of 2-year duration and is offered in the evening. In addition to five core courses, students are required to complete 3 elective courses in their choice of specialization. Although students are encouraged to undertake Thesis/Research Project of 6 credit hours, but they also have an option to undertake two elective courses in lieu of the Thesis/Research Project in in their choice of specialization. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years. As per HEC guidelines, all MS students are required to clear GRE or GAT General / HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score.

There are two streams available for MS SS (International Relations, Economics, Psychology and Sociology) . One Stream is Course Work Based Stream and other one is Research based Stream. In Course Work Stream, the student is required to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In the Research Based Stream, the student is required to complete 8 Courses (24 Credit Hours) and Two IRS (6 Credit Hours) OR One Thesis (6 Credit Hours). In both the streams, 30 Credit hours to be completed.

B.Ed (Secondary) is a 1.5 years degree program offered to pre-service and in-service teachers. This program is offered to facilitate those students who want to get enrolled in MS/ MPhil (Education) in future. It is a 54 credit hours program with 12 core courses (3 credit hours each) , 4 content specialized courses (3 credit hours each), 3 credit hours teaching practice and 3 credit hours research project. The maximum time limit to complete the B.Ed degree is four years.

The MS in Educational Leadership and Management is a 1.5-2 years program. It is a 30 Credit hours program. There are two streams available for MS. One Stream is Course Work Based Stream and other one is Research based Stream. In Course Work Stream, the student is required to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each. In the Research Based Stream, the student is required to complete 8 Courses (24 Credit Hours) and Two IRS (6 Credit Hours)OR One Thesis (6 Credit Hours). In both the streams, 30 Credit hours to be completed. The time limit to earn a MS degree is from 1.5 to 4 years. The program is accredited by National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (NACTE). The students will have the opportunity to specialize in the fields of: School Administration/ Educational Leadership, Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, Testing/Evaluation, Teacher Education, Professional Development, Guidance & Counseling, Curriculum development, Technology Integration in Education. All MS ELM Students are required to clear GRE or GAT General / HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score.

The Faculty of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers an evening, 18 months Master’s degree program in Advertising, providing students with a comprehensive training through courses that prepare them to engage in various career options in the advertising industry. To be awarded a Master of Advertising degree, students are required to complete a total of 30 credit hours which include 8 courses and a 6-credit hours research project (8 courses include: 5 core courses and 3 electives). All students must complete their degree within four years.

Faculty of Media Sciences offers a two year MS in Media Sciences program. Students enrolling in this program will be offered to select any one of the 3 streams of specialization; General Entertainment Content – GEC primarily for media professionals already engaged in leading creative teams of their respective media houses and are interested in polishing their cognitive as well as computer generated information skills; Production stream is for students engaged in middle management cadre in production houses as part of their creative teams in varied capacities and are hampered in their careers because of lack of knowledge and understanding of production technique skills; Journalism stream is offered for all who want to develop an in depth understanding of journalistic practices and are interested in specializing in analytical skills related to both print and electronic media. To be awarded an MS Media Sciences degree, students need to complete a total of 30 credit hours. All students must complete their degree within four years.

MSPH at SZABIST is a two-year program distributed into two streams i.e., MSPH (36 credit hours) and MSPH (60 credit hours). For MSPH (36 credit hours), the curriculum includes 10 courses of 3 credit hours each and a research project (Thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS (3 credit hours each). For MSPH (60 credit hours), the curriculum includes 18 courses of 3 credit hours each and a research project (thesis) of 6 credit hours or 2 IRS (3 credit hours each). All MSPH students can also take two additional courses in lieu of Thesis in order to complete total credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MSPH degree is four years. All MSPH students (36 & 60) are required to clear GRE or GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score.

MS Biosciences at SZABIST is a two-year program spread over four semesters and consists of 30 credit hours of course-work. The curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each and research project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS. Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of Thesis in order to complete total credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years. All MS Bio students are required to clear GRE or GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score.

MS Biotechnology at SZABIST is a two-year program spread over four semesters and consists of 30 credit hours of course-work. The curriculum includes 8 courses of 3 credit hours each and research project (Thesis) of six credit hours or 2 IRS. Students can also take two additional courses in lieu of Thesis in order to complete total credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the MS degree is four years. All MS Biotech students are required to clear GRE or GAT General/HAT relevant test with minimum 50% score.

SZABIST offers PhD Degree in Management Sciences that requires completion five courses, one IRS and a dissertation. A student has to complete 48 credit hours andfulfill all the formatlities laid down by HEC to obtain PhD within 3 to 8 years. Human Resource Management, Marketing and Finance are the specializedareas.

For PhD SS Program, Students are required to complete 48 credit hours. 5 courses of 3 credit hours each and one Independent Research Study of 3 Credit Hours (total 18 Credit hours for Course Work) and One dissertation of 30 credit hours (Total 48 Credit Hours for PhD).

The PhD in Educational Leadership and Management program at the Department of Education aspires to meet the growing demand of leaders and managers with expertise in the field of education. There is a strong emphasis on research, and critical awareness on issues of social justice and equity in educational contexts. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to have impact on educational policy, reform, and practice.

The PhD in Biosciences is minimum 3-years program spread over 6 semesters. It is 48 credit hour program comprising of 5 courses, Independent Research Study (3 credit hours) and a dissertation of 30 credit hours. The maximum time limit to complete the PhD degree is 8-years.