The Associate Degree Program in Business Administration (ADP BA) is a two-year, post-intermediate qualification designed to equip students with essential business knowledge, practical skills, and professional competence needed to excel in today’s dynamic corporate environment. Offered over four semesters, this flexible and fast-paced program provides a valuable opportunity to earn a recognized qualification in market-driven disciplines within a short period of time.
The program aims to develop students’ analytical, managerial, and entrepreneurial acumen through a balanced blend of theoretical learning and practical application. By engaging with real-life business scenarios and contemporary market practices, students gain a deeper understanding of how organizations operate within the global business landscape.
Graduates of the ADP in Business Administration are prepared to enter the workforce immediately in a variety of business sectors, including management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. At the same time, the program offers academic progression pathways, as earned credits may be transferred toward a four-year bachelor’s degree.
Overall, the ADP in Business Administration serves as both a launchpad for professional growth and a foundation for further academic advancement, making it an ideal choice for individuals seeking to build a strong start in the world of business.
To equip individuals with up-to-date business management skills that enhance their professional value and enable them to gain a competitive edge in the job market.
35% marks in Intermediate or equivalent
The degree requires 66 credit hours course work.
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load |
15-18 credit hours (per semester) A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if: 1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5 2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration. |
| Attendance | 75% |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 |
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
|---|---|
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load |
15-18 credit hours (per semester) A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if: 1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5 2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration. |
| Attendance | 75% |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 |
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 302 | Managerial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS107 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Language | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship | 2-0-0 |
| Major | SCM401 | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 201 | Business Finance | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | HRM 201 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | BKN 301 | Principles of Banking | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ECO 302 | Macroeconomics | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MGT 304 | Research Methods | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 303 | E-Commerce | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 15 | ||
| Total | 66 |
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | ACC 302 | Managerial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS107 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Language | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship | 2-0-0 |
| Major | SCM401 | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 201 | Business Finance | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | HRM 201 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | BKN 301 | Principles of Banking | 3-0-0 |
| Major | ECO 302 | Macroeconomics | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MGT 304 | Research Methods | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MKT 303 | E-Commerce | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 15 | ||
| Total | 66 | ||
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 36 |
| Total | 66 |
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 36 |
| Total | 66 |