The MPhil in Education program, with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Management offered by the Department of Education, aims to meet national and international standards in educational study and research. It is aligned with HEC guidelines and is designed to address the needs of a diverse group of learners who have chosen education as their field of study. The program prepares graduates for practical leadership roles, grounded in strong theoretical foundations, enabling them to make informed and effective decisions.
Program Structure The MPhil in Education is a two-year program comprising 32 credit hours. It includes four compulsory courses (3 credit hours each), four specialization courses (3 credit hours each), two mandatory general courses, and a thesis (6 credit hours). Students have the opportunity to specialize in Educational Leadership and Management.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the MPhil in Education program, candidates must have completed 16 years of education in the discipline of Education with at least a second division or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 from an HEC recognized institution. Candidates with 16 years of education in other disciplines may also apply; however, they will be required to complete six deficiency courses. GRE with 300 score/ GAT (General)/ HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score. Verification of the last degree from HEC is mandatory.
| First Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – I | ELM7xxx Specialization-I |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – II | ELM7xxx Specialization-II |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – III | ELM7xxx Specialization-III |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – IV | ELM7xxx Specialization-IV |
| ELM 7xxx Fehm-e-Quran I | Fehm-e-Quran II |
Note: Candidates holding 16 years of education along with a one-year B.Ed. degree are required to complete six bridging courses (18 credit hours) at SZABIST University.
Second Year
| Fall Semester |
| ELM7xxx Thesis I |
| Spring Semester |
| ELM 7xxx Thesis II |
COMPULSORY COURSES
| ELM 7xxx Quantitative Research Methods |
| ELM 7xxx Qualitative Research Methods |
| ELM 7xxx Strategic Integration of ICT and AI in Educational Research |
| ELM 7xxx Research Grant Writing and Proposal Development |
ELECTIVES
| ELM 7xxx School Organization and Management |
| ELM 7xxx Foundations of Educational Leadership |
| ELM 7xxx Educational Laws and Policies |
| ELM 7xxx Leadership for Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Schools |
| ELM 7xxx Human Resource Management in Education |
| ELM 7xxx Human Relations in Schools |
| ELM 7xxx Financial Management for School Leaders |
| ELM 7xxx Educational Planning & Financing |
MPhil in Education
The MPhil in Education program, with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Management offered by the Department of Education, aims to meet national and international standards in educational study and research. It is aligned with HEC guidelines and is designed to address the needs of a diverse group of learners who have chosen education as their field of study. The program prepares graduates for practical leadership roles, grounded in strong theoretical foundations, enabling them to make informed and effective decisions.
Program Structure The MPhil in Education is a two-year program comprising 32 credit hours. It includes four compulsory courses (3 credit hours each), four specialization courses (3 credit hours each), two mandatory general courses, and a thesis (6 credit hours). Students have the opportunity to specialize in Educational Leadership and Management.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the MPhil in Education program, candidates must have completed 16 years of education in the discipline of Education with at least a second division or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 from an HEC recognized institution. Candidates with 16 years of education in other disciplines may also apply; however, they will be required to complete six deficiency courses. GRE with 300 score/ GAT (General)/ HAT relevant is mandatory for MS students with minimum 50% score. Verification of the last degree from HEC is mandatory.
| First Year | |
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – I | ELM7xxx Specialization-I |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – II | ELM7xxx Specialization-II |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – III | ELM7xxx Specialization-III |
| ELM 7xxx Compulsory Courses – IV | ELM7xxx Specialization-IV |
| ELM 7xxx Fehm-e-Quran I | Fehm-e-Quran II |
Note: Candidates holding 16 years of education along with a one-year B.Ed. degree are required to complete six bridging courses (18 credit hours) at SZABIST University.
Second Year
| Fall Semester |
| ELM7xxx Thesis I |
| Spring Semester |
| ELM 7xxx Thesis II |
COMPULSORY COURSES
| ELM 7xxx Quantitative Research Methods |
| ELM 7xxx Qualitative Research Methods |
| ELM 7xxx Strategic Integration of ICT and AI in Educational Research |
| ELM 7xxx Research Grant Writing and Proposal Development |
ELECTIVES
| ELM 7xxx School Organization and Management |
| ELM 7xxx Foundations of Educational Leadership |
| ELM 7xxx Educational Laws and Policies |
| ELM 7xxx Leadership for Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Schools |
| ELM 7xxx Human Resource Management in Education |
| ELM 7xxx Human Relations in Schools |
| ELM 7xxx Financial Management for School Leaders |
| ELM 7xxx Educational Planning & Financing |