EMBA 2013-15 FAQs

1. What is the eligibility criterion for EMBA? Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply nd The applicant must have obtained at least 2 division in his/her Bachelors/Masters Degree in any discipline Experience: After Bachelors Degree (14 years of education), minimum 4 years of experience Degree (16 years of education), After Masters /Professional 2 years experience is required Applicant should be currently employed Satisfactory score in the GMAT or GCUMAT 2. What will be the selection criterion? Admissions will be offered strictly on the basis of weighted score obtained according to the following criterion Criterion Academic record EMBA Entrance Test Entrance Exercise Panel Interview 3. What are the steps in applying for admission at MSD? I. Download the application form from http://www.gcumsd.edu.pk/html/msd_downloads.htm or obtain it from MSD GC University Lahore admissions office. II. Obtain the reference letters III. Attach a bank draft of Rs 2000/= in favor of Treasurer GCU Lahore IV. Courier the above document or submit it in person at Management Studies Department (MSD) GC University Lower Mall, Lahore Ph# +92 42 111-000-010 Ext 287/289 & 99213351 4 What is the format of GCUMAT? The format selected for GCUMAT is similar to GMAT with the exception of Essay writing portion. For the purpose of preparation any material selected for GMAT is advisable. GCUMAT is a paper based test Weighted Score 20% 30% 20% 30%

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5 How to register for GMAT? Go to http://www.mba.com and follow the instructions to register for GMAT 6 What is the institutional code of GCU MSD for receiving GMAT scores? GMAT test score receiving code is 7074 7 Who can write the reference letter? Two reference letters have to be attached with the application. One can be filled by any academic. The second should be filled by a professional working in a managerial position or both the reference letters can be filled by professionals 8 What are the important dates? EMBA Event EMBA Open House Seminar Admissions Closing EMBA Entrance Test EMBA Entrance Exercise and Panel Interviews Submission of dues Classes begin 9 What is the fee? Date November 29th , 2013 December 18th , 2013 December 20th , 2013 December 26th , 2013 to December 27th , 2013 January 03rd , 2014 to January 10th , 2014 January 14th , 2014

Total
Note: The university reserves the right to revise the fee without prior notice

Rs.333, 540/-

10. What is the program structure? The first semester will start w.e.f. January 14, 2014. Program structure and academic calendar will be released in the Open House Session being held Friday, 29th November, 2013. @ 6.00 pm at Management Studies Department, G.C University, Lahore. Please do not forget to attend the Open . House Session. 11 Is there any preference given to Ravians? No, all candidates applying for admissions will solely be judged on their qualifications and abilities.

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12 Are there any quotas allocated to any region or particular groups? MSD does not maintain any policy to admit candidates on the basis of quota related to a particular region or demography. Furthermore, no preference will be given on the basis of kinship, NCC or any other privilege during the admissions. 13 Can the credits of another university/college be transferred to MSD? Is migration possible from another university/college to MSD? The Department does not have a policy for credit transfer or migration from any other university/college. Each student who wishes to graduate from Management Studies Department at GCU will have to complete the entire two-year program. 14 Are there any course exemptions given to candidates? Each student has to qualify the EMBA program in full which requires qualifying all the courses being offered during the two-year time period. MSD does not allow any course exemption to candidates/students holding extra qualification or certificates of management related courses from any institution. 15 Is there any option to get admission on self-financing/supporting basis? We are an independent department and we admit all students on self-finance. There is no financial aid available for EMBA students. 16 How frequently do the admissions take place for EMBA? Admissions for the EMBA program are held only once a year. Any candidate who wishes to get admission after the program has started will not be allowed to get admission. 17 What is the Degree requirement? The student must maintain a CGPA of 2.50/4.00 through out his/her stay in the EMBA program. Minimum 2.50/4.00 CGPA is required for award of degree.

For any further information, please visit our website http://www.gcumsd.edu.pk or feel free to contact us on 042-9921 3351, 042-9921 3569 & 111-000-010 Ext. 287 & 289.

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