BS Management Science

Program Overview

The BS in Management Sciences at NIT is designed for students who want to think clearly, decide rigorously, and lead responsibly in complex, data-driven business environments. The program develops analytically strong, strategically capable, and ethically grounded professionals equipped for modern organizations.

Course Curriculum

Built on a strong foundation in economics, mathematics, statistics, psychology, and business administration, the curriculum emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, systems thinking, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Students learn how organizations function, how markets behave, and how data informs strategy.

The program blends core business knowledge with quantitative analysis, behavioral insight, and decision sciences, preparing graduates to navigate uncertainty, manage complexity, and design practical solutions for real organizational challenges.

Students progress from foundational courses such as economics, accounting, and business statistics into advanced areas including digital marketing, consumer behavior, data analytics, leadership, and global business strategy. A strong emphasis on ethics, innovation, and leadership development ensures graduates are prepared not just to manage, but to lead.

In the later years of the program, students may tailor their academic pathway through focused specializations aligned with industry demand and career goals. Specializations offered include Finance; Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Data Analytics; Leadership Management; and Branding, Marketing & Sales, allowing students to develop depth in their chosen domain while retaining a strong managerial foundation.

A structured internship and a final-year capstone project connect theory with practice. Students gain hands-on exposure to real business problems in areas such as branding, marketing strategy, operations, analytics, and international business.

Graduates of the BS in Management Sciences are prepared for diverse managerial and analytical roles across industries, as well as for advanced studies such as an MBA, specialized master’s degrees, and professional certifications.

Accelerated Master’s Degree (4+1 Pathway):

High-performing students have the opportunity to pursue a 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Pathway, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Students complete four years of undergraduate study at NIT, followed by one year of advanced postgraduate education through Arizona State University (ASU).

Through this pathway, students may progress to master’s programs offered by the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, gaining advanced leadership, managerial, and global business capabilities. 

Students may choose from two advanced master’s options:

Masters of Leadership and Management (MLM), delivered fully online
Masters of Global Management (MGM), offered on-campus

This accelerated pathway enhances global exposure, strengthens leadership capacity, and significantly improves career mobility, preparing graduates for senior roles in international organizations, multinational firms, and high-growth enterprises.

Practical Learning Experience

With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, the program includes capstone projects, hands-on labs, and electives in machine learning, digital signal processing, human-computer interaction, and more—ensuring students graduate job-ready and innovation-driven. 

Note: Final year at ASU and dual degree eligibility depend on successful credit transfer and approval by Arizona State University. Program details may vary based on academic progress.

Career Pathways:

Graduates of the BS in Management Science are equipped for managerial and analytical roles across diverse industries.

  • Management Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Project Coordinator
  • Marketing Executive
  • Human Resource Executive
  • Strategy Associate
  • Management Consultant
  • Corporate Planning Officer
  • Operations Analyst

Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies such as an MBA, specialized master’s programs, or professional certifications.

Admissions to earn the MLM and MGM degree by Thunderbird Global School of Management at Arizona State University (ASU):

Master of Leadership Management (MLM) online: NIT undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including NIT’s. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program.

Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>80 iBT, IELTS>6.5, Pearson Test of English>60, Duolingo>105), all taken within the last two years from start date.

Master of Global Management (MGM) on-Campus: NIT undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including NIT’s. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.

Min cum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework and min. 80 points (B) for each bridge.

Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL>100 iBT, IELTS>7.5, Pearson Test of English>68,Duolingo>125, all taken within the last two years from start date OR successful completion of Arizona State University Global Launch.

NIT Admission Criteria:

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) seeks to admit academically prepared, motivated, and intellectually curious students who demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to the university’s learning environment and to society. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements qualifies an applicant for admission evaluation but does not guarantee admission. Applicants may apply if they meet any one of the minimum criteria outlined below:

  • Matriculation/Intermediate Requirements:
    • 12 years of formal education with a minimum of 60% marks (no specific subject requirements).   
  • Cambridge International (O & A Levels):
    • O Level: Eight subjects (English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies + 3 electives), with an average of grade C. (Additional Mathematics does not count as an elective)
    • A Level: Three principal subjects with an average of grade C. (Further Mathematics and General Paper are excluded.)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB):
    • Minimum 30/45 points.   
    • English is compulsory; CAS and TOK must be completed.   
    • Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/IB).
  • High School Diploma (HSD):
    • Minimum 60% overall.   
    • English is required, along with four principal electives in grades 9–12.  
    • Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/HSD) 

Fee Structure For The Academic Year 2025-26 (PKR)

One-time Admission Fee: 145,000
One-time Security Fee: 50,000
Semester Registration Fee: 40,000 per semester
Tuition Fee:
Fall semester: 547,500
Spring semester: 657,000

Total tuition fee for the Academic year 2025-26: 1,479,500

Program Plan

Core Required Courses for all majors:

Year One

Spring Semester 1 Credits

PSE 100: Introduction to Engineering

3 Credits

CSE 110: Principles of Programming

3 Credits

MAT 265: Calculus for Engineers 1

3 Credits

CEE 181: Technological, Social, & Sustainable System

3 Credits

PHI 105: Intro to Ethics

3 Credits

Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

CSE 205: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures

3 Credits

MAT 266: Calculus for Engineers II

3 Credits

CHM 107: Chemistry and Society

3 Credits

CHM 108: Chemistry and Society Laboratory

3 Credits

EEL 120: Digital Design Fundamentals

3 Credits

MGT 302: Principles of International Business

3 Credits

PAK 101: Islamic Studies

3 Credits

Spring Semester 1 Credits

ENG 101: English Composition 1

3 Credits

CSE 240: Introduction to Programming Languages

3 Credits

MAT 263: Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 Credits

PHY 221: Calculus for Engineers III

3 Credits

PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

3 Credits

PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II

3 Credits

PAK 102: History and Culture of Pakistan

3 Credits

Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

ENG 102: English Composition II

3 Credits

CSE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming

3 Credits

CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms

3 Credits

FIS 201: Innovation in Society

3 Credits

PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

3 Credits

PHY 132: University Physics Laboratory II

3 Credits

Spring Semester 1 Credits

CSE 355: Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science

3 Credits

CSE 301: Computing Ethics

3 Credits

CSE 360: Introduction to Software Engineering

3 Credits

CSE 365: Information Assurance

3 Credits

IEE 380: Probability and statistics for Engineering Problem Solving

3 Credits

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits

CSE 345: Principles of Programming Languages

3 Credits

CSE 330: Operating Systems

3 Credits

CSE 445: Distributed Software Development

3 Credits

CSE 455: Database Management

3 Credits

MAT 343: Applied Linear Algebra

3 Credits

COM 225: Public Speaking

CSE 412: Database Management

3 Credits

Spring Semester 1 Credits

CSE 498: Computer Science Capstone Project I

3 Credits

CSE 420: Computer Architecture I

3 Credits

CSE 434: Computer Networks

3 Credits

CSE 478: Foundation of Data Visualization

3 Credits

Elective

3 Credits

Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) Credits
CSE 498: Computer Science Capstone Project II

3 Credits

CSE 469: Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

3 Credits

CSE 471: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

3 Credits

Elective

3 Credits

Elective

3 Credits

Electives: MGT 380: Management and Strategy CSE 407: Digital Signal Processing CSE 476: Introduction to Natural Language Processing CSE 565: Software Verification, Validation, and Testing CSE 566: Software Project, Process, and Quality Management CSE 543: Information Assurance and Security

3 Credits

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