Top Business Schools In Pakistan

Pakistan is a developing country. The past of Pakistan was not easy; instead, it was challenging. But with time, Pakistan is becoming strong in its economy and is getting up in the list of good economics.

It is an obvious thing that through business, our economy runs. For a good business mind, we need to get a good standard of education. So we will talk about some top-ranking business schools in Pakistan.

So, what is a business school? It is a high-level educational institution where students study subjects relating to business and commerce, such as economics, finance, and management.

Institute of Business and Technology (IBT), Karachi

Well, as we all know that there are lots of business schools and universities in Pakistan. But the Institute of Business and Technology is on the top of the line. It is a private university in Karachi, Sindh. As per the Higher Education Commission (HEC) requirements, IBT is the best institution.

IBT is situated in a place where lots of educational institutions are located in Karachi.

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This campus consists of different departments, classes, grounds, halls, offices, shops for students, cafe, hostels, girls common room, parking, library, etc.

Specially MBA from IBT is regarded as the best option if you want to do a master's degree in business. People who want to gain as much knowledge and experience in business studies should go to IBT.

It was established in 2001. The university has two campuses located all in Sindh, Pakistan. The name of the university Chancellor of IBT is Mr. Noman Abid Lakhani. This university has over 10,000 students enrolled and is affiliated with the Higher Education Commission.

Top business schools in Pakistan

Institute of Management Science (IMS), Peshawar

This institute is among the best ranking business schools by HEC. It is situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) division. This business school offers BBA and MBA programs and is very popular in the KPK for its quality education and safe environment.

The Institute of Management Science (IMS) Peshawar is a public university. It's an independent university and is affiliated with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and works under the KPK government. Its ranking is very impressive by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and is considered one of the best degrees across the country.

The motto of the institution is "Management Education with Public Spirit and Market Dynamism". And the name of the Director is Dr. M. Mohsin Khan. It is a public university. There are over 3000 students currently enrolled, and the affiliation of the university is with NBEAC, NCEAC, and HEC.

Forman Christian College (FCCU), Lahore

It is one of the oldest and remarkable institutes of Pakistan. It was founded in 1864 by Dr. Charles William Forman. With a beautiful and big campus of 108 Acres, Forman Christian College provides state of the art education.

The business department of this university has well-qualified professors. They have foreign faculty as well. Lots of famous personalities are alumni of FCCU. The business department has specially designed courses for the students; those courses help students to think critically so that they know how to tackle the situation. They not just study but also do a lot of physical training and a lot of practical work.

FCCU follows the American rules and is a liberal arts university. It means that students have the decision on which subject they want to study in a semester.

Other than that, FCCU is a private university. The name of the rector is Dr. James A Tebbe. The motto of the university is " By love serve one another". Students enrolled in FCCU are over 10,000. They also offer an executive degree in MBA. This university is also affiliated with HEC.

It was called Mission college in its early stage, but they changed it later in the memory of the founder; that is why we call it Forman Christian College. Forman also served with the Kolkata University, but after 1947, this university was affiliated with the University of Punjab.

The government in 2004 granted it the university charter, which means that it can give its own degrees. The college was nationalized in 1972. But after 2003, it was sensationalized, and the control is again held by Presbyterian Church.

Institute of Business and Administration (IBA), Karachi

This business school has maintained its reputation for years. That is the main reason why this university is on the list of the best business schools in Pakistan.

It is a real example of quality education. IBA is situated in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This university was established in 1955 as a business school with the collaboration of Wharton School and the University of Southern California. IBA is a public university with over 9,000 students enrolled. It has two campuses. The name of its Dean is S. Akbar Zaidi.

Overall it's an outstanding university for business education. IBA provides a really high standard of quality education. Most of the multinational companies in Pakistan are always interested in hiring graduates from IBA. MBA and BBA are considered the best degrees in that area if you have done it from IBA.

Sukkur Institute of Business Administration (SIBA), Sukkur

This university is one of the best if you are searching for a business school in Pakistan. SIBA is offering the best business degrees, and they will give you the best standard too. Nisar Ahmad Siddique was the founder of this university. He established this university in 1994.

It is a public university and is affiliated with the High Education Commission of Pakistan. The motto of this university is "Merit, Quality, Excellence". Moreover, this is the best business school in interior Sindh so far with all the facilities that other universities of that area lack.

Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi.

Institute of Business Management (IoBM) is located in Karachi. It was founded in 1995. The founder of this university was Shahjehan Syed Karim.

The name of the chancellor is Muhammad Bashir Jammohammad. And the name of the president is Talib Karim. IoBM consists of four colleges. These are:

  • Business Management College
  • Economics college and Social Development
  • Computer Science College
  • Engineering College 

University has more than 5000 students enrolled in it. It is a very lavish university in Karachi. This university has maintained its reputation and ranking in the HEC's best ranking universities. The faculty of this university is very educated and experienced, so there is no need to take tension of anything. It is a worth paying university for its quality education.

Lahore School of Economics (LSE), Lahore.

Lahore School of Economics is situated in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Its campus is on 50 Acres, so it is pretty big. The name of the rector is Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudary. The total number of students enrolled is over 3000.

The university came into existence in 1993 and with the efforts got charted. It has approximately 190 staff members and more than 3000 students.

It has the best degrees in different subjects. LSE has a good reputation in the eyes of companies and other institutions. That is why they hire them with good salary packages.

Lots of students go there every year to continue their education. They provide very professional education. They train students to become good businessmen and women. Not only they give them tasks related to studies, but also students do lots of practical work. In this way, they learn more and prepare themselves to be good in the field.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is among the top-ranking university in Pakistan. And it is in the top 300 universities worldwide when competing with business studies. The business department of LUMS is well qualified, experienced, and friendly. There is a sea of other degrees too.

It is a private university and considered to be one of the most expensive universities in Pakistan. The name of the Provost is Dr. Farhat Haq. There are over 6000 students enrolled with a faculty of 248. This university was established in 1984. And its campus is on 100 Acres. It is one of the beautiful campuses in Pakistan.

The Lahore University of Management Sciences came into existence by the efforts of Dr. Zahid Rahim, and Syed Aarim headed the business department. With the help and support of Harvard University and the aid given by USAID, they made it real to have a graduate business school in 1986. After that, the university is expanding with time, and they are doing a great job.

Other than that, LUMS is affiliated with the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council, Pakistan Bar Council, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. LUMS University is a liberal arts university. That means you have the decision which subject you want to study in a semester.

LUMS is recognized for its standard in both studies and activities. That is why it is very popular in different ways. It provides the best education system for business students. That's why this university has an outstanding reputation. Regardless of Pakistan, it's famous all over the world and is getting better with time.

So now you know the best business schools in Pakistan. If you are planning to be a business graduate in the future, or you want your kids to study in the best business universities in the country, enroll in one of these. Afterwards, the bright future of the graduate will be evident.

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