School of Business Administration & Social Sciences
Eight programs spanning business, finance, psychology and media — built on ethical values, industry-aligned curricula and NBEAC-guided academic standards.
Professionals for the emerging needs of the market
The Business Administration & Social Sciences School is akin to produce professionals suitable for the emerging needs of the market. We strongly believe that the educational environment, curriculum and teaching methodologies must lead to instilment of ethical and moral values coherent with the culture and religion of our society. To achieve these objectives, the programs offered by the School of Business Administration & Social Sciences place a strong emphasis on ethical values.
The school offers an array of different programs which includes PhD, MS, MBA, BBA, BS-Psychology, BS Accounting and Finance, BS Media Studies & Mass Communication & Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology. In an era of globalization, the need of business education is vital for the success of any business. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to impart knowledge and our programs are designed in such a balanced way that not only cover the academic aspect but also provide the opportunity of research and interaction with business and industry. The aim of programs is to combine professional skill development with a critical awareness of the issues involved in learning and managing, complex organizations, with a particular emphasis on Business education, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Management Skills.
BS-Psychology program aims to guide students by ethics bringing in awareness, sensitivity and skill to work with wide array of clients by assessing, diagnosing and treating variety of psychological problems. Moreover, the program aims to create strong understanding of research and their use in clinical practice. Apart from that, Iqra National University is a place with countless opportunities. The purpose built campus with state-of-the-art facilities provides a unique learning experience for the student and help them grow both personally and intellectually.
To emerge as a leading school of business and social sciences aiming to achieve academic excellence to meet the global standards, market dynamism with the sense of corporate social responsibility.
To serve society through innovation in learning, advancement in research, exploring knowledge in diverse range of disciplines, with national and international collaborations; and to enable the students in problem-solving, developing their interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
From the Dean and the Principal
On behalf of all our faculty, staff members, and students, I welcome you all to the IQRA National University. As Dean of the Management & Social Sciences, I'm exceptionally honored of the rich tradition of providing practical, experience-based education that IQRA National University has upheld since its founding. Schools under the Faculty of Management & Social Sciences, INU prepare the students to become leaders with the moral depth and intellectual intensity necessary to meet the challenges of a time of critical transition in society.
Academic excellence, leadership development, social responsibility
It is a privilege to serve as the Head of the School of Business Administration & Social Sciences at Iqra National University, Peshawar. The School is firmly committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and social responsibility. We provide a dynamic learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, professional competence, and strong ethical values, enabling our students to emerge as skilled professionals and responsible contributors to society.
Eight programs across business, psychology and media
Select a program to view its overview, credit-hour structure, published scheme of studies and admission eligibility.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Course Overview
The program offers two streams for students with Non-Business & Business Background. For students with Non-Business background, the program spans 04 Semesters and is completed in a minimum of 2 years. For students with Business background, the program can be completed with an exemption of up to 30 Credit hours, allowing it to be finished in a minimum of 1.5 Years.
Program Structure
MBA is a two years program consists of four semesters, with 32 or 35 credit hours for Relevant Qualification & 62 or 65 Credit hours for Non-Relevant Qualification. The minimum duration for degree completion is 2 years. The maximum duration for degree completion is 3 years and is further extendable to one year.
Offered Specializations
- 1Finance
- 2Marketing
- 3Human Resource Management
- 4Project Management
- 5Tourism & Hospitality Management
- 6Entrepreneurship
- 7Pharmaceutical Marketing
- 8Islamic Banking & Finance
Scheme of Studies
- MGT-545Business Strategy in the Digital EraBusiness Core3
- IDC-517Macro Economics & Global EconomyInterdisciplinary3
- MGT-544Market ResearchBusiness Core3
- MGT-621Core Course-IV (As decided by HEIs) — Sustainable Business PracticesHEI Decided Core3
- GEN-615/616Fehm e Quran-I / Rights of Minorities in Islam-IGeneral Education1
- 1.For Non-Relevant qualification: Candidates with an Undergraduate Degree (16 years Qualification) in any field other than Business & Management are eligible for admission to the program with minimum 50% Marks as per HEC criteria.
- 2.For Relevant qualification: A minimum of 16 years of education in the field of Management Sciences, or relevant qualification with minimum 50% Marks as per HEC criteria. Relevant Qualification refers to degrees where a minimum of 65% of courses are from the core business or management domain.
- 3.GAT with minimum 50% cumulative score, or 60% marks in university-based test.
Scholars, practitioners and researchers
Faculty across management sciences, finance, psychology, media studies and social sciences.
Leadership & Professors
Assistant Professors
In our graduates’ words
My journey at INU has been the most valuable and memorable part of my life. Besides my education it has given numerous amazing memories, which I can hold on to for eternity, seeing how the institute has grown and is growing further makes me proud. The department that makes me proud the most is the Career Development Centre: till now we had only heard about career drives being conducted in IM|Sciences, it was a myth to us. But the dedication on continuous effort of this particular department has brought dozens of employer to the institute to conduct career drives. Lucky you, now more sending your CV to places! I wish all the best to everyone who is part of this glorious institution, enjoy it and make the most of it while u still can.
I had a splendid experience at IQRA National University. Including academic excellence, students at INU are also provided with the knowledge regarding realistic aspects of life and are continuously improved for career advancement. The faculty members have been a fruitful figure in engraving in us the sense of accountability, curiosity to learn and the enthusiasm to move beyond our potential. I, not only chose INU for my bachelor's degree but for master's program as well. INU not only caters with knowledge but also with character building and career development. This institute has the excellent, skilled, professional and highly qualified teaching staff which ensures the future of the students is in the best hands and they are at the right direction to turn into successful leaders, no matter which ever subject or program they select.