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Why choose GIFT ?
  • Effective Career Services to Help Students find internship and jobs


  • Foreign qualified Ph.D. and experienced faculty.


  • Uninterrupted electricity supply through University’s own power house.


  • Credits transfer to international universities.


  • Air conditioned class rooms, well resourced library, modern IT Facilities.
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    Master of Sciences in Banking & Finance – MBF
    Program Description:

    GIFT Business School aims to produce graduates with excellent academic and profession skills suitable for the academic as well as the corporate sector in the areas of Banking and Finance. The primary mission of GBS is to teach modern technique and to conduct independent research so as to advance, transmit and sustain knowledge in business. The department has very strong links with stock exchanges, banks, financial institutions, non-banking institutions, industry and academia. This is evidence with the large number of graduates working in banks and industry.
    Unique Features of the Program:

    MBF degree offers a broad – based curriculum focusing on the dynamics of commercial, developmental and investment banking and finance as being practiced today and also those likely to emerge in the medium term of next 3 – 5 years. The course focuses on development of strong analytical-reasoning skills, quantitative aptitude, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, decision-making skills and proficiency in the use of computers which are necessary for aspiring banking and finance professionals.

    The emphasis in commercial banking and international finance aims to prepare students for careers in the financial district and banking management, money management, investments and securities brokerage, financial analysis of investments and financial institutional operation. Individuals who prefer working with people and developing a financial and banking career will find this emphasis worthwhile.

    The finance and accounting component of the course equally supports the graduates in pursuing a career as Financial Managers or Financial Analysts, Accounting Managers, Corporate Controllers, Chief Financial Officers, Cash Managers, Treasurers and Finance Officers, Risk and Insurance Managers, Management Consultants, Investment Bankers, Investment Banking Associates, Investment Sales Associates and Traders and Credit Managers.

    The rigorous, focused and closely supervised internship in a financial institution provides students’ enormous exposure of business environment and an opportunity to apply and test the theoretical concepts in the real life situation.
    Main Features:

    The program provides:

  • Strong foundation in banking and finance;
  • Generates capability to concentrate in the major field of interest;
  • Develops innovative skills to handle independent projects;
  • Widens intellectual horizon to pursue further in the area of specialization.
  • Detailed preparation and training for IBP (Institute of Bankers Pakistan) program     Stage I and Stage II and partially Stage III.
  • Detailed preparation and training for CFA Level I qualification.

    • The syllabus is designed to progressively broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and professional values as per the requirement of CFA Level I. The syllabus completely covers all modules of CFA Level I.

  • The syllabus is intended to progressively widen and deepen the knowledge, skills and professional values as per demonstrated in ACCA syllabus. The syllabus mainly covers the major area of ACCA at the knowledge module level and skills module level. More specifically syllabus completely covers 7 papers of ACCA out of 14 papers.
  • Comprehensively covers 7 papers out of 20 papers for CA program.
  • Comprehensive preparation of 8 papers out of 21 papers for CMA program.
  • Comprehensive preparation of 5 papers out of 10 papers for PIPFA program.
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    Eligibility Criteria:

    The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed their 14 years of education. The more specific admission criterion is:

  • Minimum 2nd division in B.A/ B.Sc./B.Com./BBA or any other equivalent grade 14 degree approved by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

    • The students holding either of the above mentioned degrees are required to appear in a test designed by the University. The short listed candidates are interviewed and students clearing that interview would be selected.

    Students who have completed BBA (Hons.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. Accounting and Finance from GIFT University or from any other university are also encouraged to apply. The program structure ensures that GIFT graduates with an honors degree either in accounting and finance or management sciences or a master’s degree in accounting and finance will complete MBF in 2 semesters. However, students with professional qualification or those with 16 years of education in a relevant area are eligible to claim exemption for the courses completed.
    Program Structure:
    2 Years 24 Courses 75 Cr Hrs
    BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
    Financial and Management Accounting - 12 Cr Hrs
    ACC-513 Financial Accounting Fundamental
    ACC-603 Advanced Financial Accounting
    ACC-607 Audit and Internal Controls
    ACC-515 Management Accounting Fundamentals
    Business Laws - 6 Cr Hrs
    BLW-505 Business and Corporate Laws
    BLW-506 Business Taxation
    Economics and Finance-12 Cr Hrs
    ECO-501 Principles of Economics
    FIN-507 Financial Management
    FIN-604 Corporate Finance
    FIN-607 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
    Banking - 9 Cr Hrs
    BNK-501 Banking Laws and Practices in Pakistan
    BNK-502 Financial Markets and Institutions in Pakistan
    BNK-601 International Banking and Foreign Exchange
    Quantitative Skills -6 Cr Hrs
    MATH-502 Business Mathematics and Statistics
    MGT-518 Business Research Methods
    Management Skills – 18 Cr Hrs
    ENG-521 Business Communication
    MGT-505 Principles of Management
    MGT-508 Organizational Behavior
    MKT-504 Principles of Marketing
    MGT-602 Entrepreneurship
    MGT-622 Business Strategy and Policy
    BNK-600 Internship
    Management Skills – 18 Cr Hrs
    1 Islamic Banking
    2 Commercial Bank Management
    3 Islamic Economic System
    4 Fixed Income and Derivative Analysis
    5 Treasury and Fund Management
    6 Banking Credit Management
    7 7. Marketing of Banking Products and Financial Services
    8 Risk Management
    9 Financial Statements Analysis
    10 Strategic Management Accounting
    11 E-Banking
    To see Semester-wise Distribution of Courses Click here
    "For me, this is the perfect degree in the perfect place. I like how the course is structured: first we learn the theory, and then it becomes more hands-on as you progress. The teaching in general is excellent: the lecturers are more than just teachers, they are mentors. I'd recommend this university to anyone because of its wide range of subjects, its teaching quality, its reputation and a city that's made for students!".
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