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MS Finance
Last updated on January 22nd, 2021

Semester 1

S/No Codes Course Level CH Pre-requisite
1 MSF 700 Research Methods and Econometrics Core 3
2 MSF 701 Financial Calculus and Mathematics Core 3
3 MSF 702 Financial Modeling and VBA Core 3
4 MSF XXX Elective-I Specialization 3

Semester 2

S/No Codes Course Level CH Pre-requisite
1 MSF 704 Financial Econometrics Core 3
2 MSF XXX Elective-II Specialization 3
3 MSF XXX Elective-III Specialization 3
4 MSF XXX Elective-IV Specialization 3

Semester 3

S/No Codes Course Level CH Pre-requisite
1 MSF 800 Research Thesis Core 6

List of Elective Courses

S/No Codes Title of the Course CH
1. MSF 801 Advance Portfolio Analysis and Management 3
2. MSF 802 Derivatives Investments 3
3. MSF 803 Alternative Investments 3
4. MSF 804 Fixed Income Investments and Analysis 3
5. MSF 805 Asset Pricing Theory 3
6. MSF 806 Real Estate Investments 3
7. MSF 807 Behavioral Finance 3
8. MSF 821 Advance Topics in Corporate Finance 3
9. MSF 822 Case Studies in Corporate Finance 3
10. MSF 823 Mergers and Acquisition Analysis 3
11. MSF 824 International Finance and Investments 3
12. MSF 825 Theory of Finance 3
13. MSF 826 Financial Restructuring 3
14. MSF 827 Asset Valuation 3
15. MSF 828 Strategic Financial Management 3
16. MSF 831 Financial System and Regulations 3
17. MSF 832 Financial Risk Management and Derivatives 3
18. MSF 833 Financial Institutions Management 3
19. MSF 834 Insurance and Risk Management 3
20. MSF 835 Structured Securities 3
21. MSF 804 Fixed Income Investments and Analysis 3

Maritime Management (Specialization / Standalone Electives): 3 CH each.

Course Code Course Title
MTM 101 Introduction to Maritime Industry
MTM 230 Introduction to Maritime Law and International Maritime Convention
MTM 215 Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade
MTM 222 Introduction to Coastal Zone Management
MTM 304 Port Operations and Management
MTM 306 Shipping Operations and Management
MTM 322 Fisheries Resources & Management
MTM 401 Coastal Eco-Tourism Development and Management
MTM 403 Maritime Innovation & Entrepreneurship
MTM 526 Maritime Business: China Pakistan Perspective under CPEC
MTM 521 Maritime Business and HRM
MTM 527 Maritime Management: Concept and Applications
MTM 528 Contemporary Issues of Maritime Management
MTM 529 Maritime Management in Pakistan: Past, Present and Future
HRM 508 Marine Environments and Administration

Foreign Language

CLE 401 Chinese Language

Topics for Research in Maritime Domain for MBA/ MS/MPhil/PhD

  1. Shipping Industry of Pakistan: Scope and Dimensions for Development in Global and Regional Perspective
  2. Maritime Education and Research: Employment Scope and Development Avenues in Pakistani Perspective under BRI and CPEC
  3. Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Maritime Education and Skill needs of Pakistan in CPEC Scenario of 2025 and Beyond
  4. Management of Warehouses: New Trends under Technology Dominance, Pakistan a Case in Point
  5. Marine Oil Spill: Past, Present and Future Status of Pakistani Coastal Protection and Disaster Management
  6. Port Management under Technology Dominance: Karachi Port Trust and its Significance in
  7. Pakistan’s Economy
  8. Port Management under Technology Dominance: The Port Muhammad Bin Qasim and its
  9. Significance in Pakistan’s Economy
  10. Effective Cargo Management: Managing Shipping Containers at Pakistani Ports, a Case in Point
  11. State of Maritime Container Terminals in Pakistan: Significance of Automated Systems
  12. Shipping Industry in Pakistan: Current Status and its Future in view of CPEC Scenario of 2025-2030
  13. Issues of Port Safety in Pakistan: Management Risks and Solutions as Per International Standards
  14. Boat Construction Dynamics in Pakistan: Its significance and Future in View of CPEC Scenario of 2025-2030.
  15. Gawadar Fish Harbor: Its Significance, Development Prospects and Future under CPEC Expansions
  16. Maritime Security: Current Status and its Future In view of BRI and CPEC Scenario of 2030.
  17. Pakistan and China Collaborations for Enhancing Growth of Maritime industry in Pakistan.
  18. Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Finance for Sustainable Development and Exploration of Maritime resources.
  19. Challenges Expected to be Faced By Developing Countries After the Decade of the Ocean (2021-2030)
  20. Scope and Dimensions of Shipping Industry of Pakistan for Development in Regional and Global Perspective.
  21. Concept of Smart Port and Cargo Management Practices: Recommendations for Pakistan under CPEC Perspective
  22. Prospects of Economic Growth and Social Development through Maritime Education in Pakistan
  23. Smart Shipping, Ports, Transportation and Global Connectivity through BRI and CPEC.
  24. Role of Gwadar Port in Employment Opportunities, Social Development and Poverty Alleviation.
  25. Concept of Blue Economy and Opportunities of Growth and Development in Pakistani Perspective under BRI and CPEC
  26. Sustainable Energy, Mineral Resources and Development of Innovative Industries in Maritime Sector of Pakistan.
  27. Maritime Safety, Security and Regulatory Policies of Pakistan and Implications under CPEC Development.
  28. Measuring Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Corporate Performance of Manufacturing Industries in Gwadar Special Economic Zone (Predicting Future through Mixed Method Approach).
  29. Forecasting Impact of Green Supply Chain Practices at Gwadar Industrial Zone on Future of Organizational Performances and Businesses.
  30. Gwadar Industrial Zone in 2040: Supply Chain Management Impacting Financial Outlays of Organizations and their Sustainability.
  31. Gwadar Industrial Zone in 2040: Comparative Study of Conventional and Green Supply Chain Practices Impacting Organizational Sustainability.
  32. Supply Chain Management at Transit Points of Gwadar Industrial Zone: Measuring Impact of Technology on Sustainability of Organizations.