HAMDARD UNIVERSITY

In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Business Communication
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : English
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM
The course addresses the fundamental concepts of communication as applicable in a business
environment. It is designed to give the student a sound idea of the factors and barriers involved in
the communication process. It will also address concerns such as creating short and long reports
meeting organizational requirements.

OBJECTIVES
The course aims to develop in students:

• The importance of flexibility and tact while interacting socially and professionally
• The current communication practices in the business world
• The norms of communication within and outside organizations
• The strategies of message organization (inductive and deductive), choice of words and
tone in accordance with the level of their audience and the nature of the context

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. List down the steps involved in the process of communication
2. Develop productive relationships by overcoming the barriers of communication
3. Generate effective written business messages
4. Formulate professionally written reports.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

COMMUNICATION

The utility/objectives of communication

Communication and managerial functions

Leadership and communication
2 THE PROCESS AND BARRIERS OF

COMMUNICATION

The five steps of communication

The Language barrier

The perceptual barrier

The emotional barriers

Effective listening strategies

3 DIVERSITY AND CULTURE

The pros and cons of diversity

Managing Diversity

Intercultural Communication
4 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Quiz 01

The Oral and Written mediums

Letter, Memo, E-mail – Style and level of formality

The formal and informal networks of communication
5 PLANNING BUSINESS MESSAGES Assignment 01

Analysis

Purpose

Anticipation and Adaptation

7 C’s of communication – You attitude

6 WRITING AND COMPLETING MESSAGES

Secondary & primary research

The Outline

Direct vs. Indirect pattern of organization

Revising and proofreading
7 DIRECT MESSAGES – ROUTINE Quiz 02

REQUESTS

Requests for information / action

Placing Orders
8 Revision Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 DIRECT MESSAGES – CLAIMS, INQUIRY

REPLIES

Product development process and commercialization

Product life cycle stages and its
implication
10 GOOD NEWS / GOOD WILL MESSAGES

Skillful handling of negative news in positive messages

 Positive replies to claims

Good News announcement

Thanks and appreciation

11 BAD NEWS AND REFUSALS Quiz 03

Refusing requests for information /

action

Claim Refusals

Bad News about company operations

12 PERSUASIVE MESSAGES Assignment 02

The AIDA MODEL

Emotional and Rational Appeal

Maslow’s theory of needs and Benefit

Offering
13 SHORT REPORTS

Types of Reports

Objective of Reports

Solicited and Unsolicited reports

14 LONG REPORTS Quiz 04

The structure of long reports

The Prefatory pages

Use of citations and references

15 WRITING RESUME AND APPLYING FOR

JOB

The job search process

Resume formats

Common problems in Resumes

16 JOB INTERVIEW Total Marks: 15
 The Application / covering letter

Types of Interview

The organizational fit

Preparation to answer typical questions

Follow-up
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Bovee & Thill, Excellence in Business Communication (Latest Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. In addition, the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)
 TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Business English
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

This course is devised to further their skill base on the foundation of English. It elevates the skill set of students
to help a more proactive role in diverse groups and situations. This course aims at helping students develop a
positive, constructive and practical approach to effective written and oral communication in complex modern
settings.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:
• To further enhance students’ English language competence through intensive listening, speaking,
reading, and writing practices through comprehensive exercises on modern English proficiency.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. To learn the advance grammar and language usage and structures that professionals need to
communicate effectively in business communication
2. To help students in preparation for entering the job market or pursuing further studies

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Effective Communication in Business
Importance and benefits of effective communication
Components of communication
Concepts and problems of communication
Non-verbal communication
2 The 7 C’s of Effective Communication
Completeness
Conciseness
Consideration
Concreteness
Clarity
Courtesy
Correctness
3 Barriers of communication
Individual barriers
Organizational barriers
Semantic barriers
Environmental barriers
4 The Process of Preparing Effective Business Messages Quiz 01
Five planning steps
5 Grammar (forms of verb) Assignment 01
12 Tenses
6 Active passive voice
Types of sentences
Interrogative
Declarative
Imperative
 Exclamatory
Optative
7 Two models of communication Quiz 02
Transactional model
Constructivist model
Types of communication
Interpersonal communication
Intrapersonal communication
Group communication
Public communication
Mass communication
8 Communication Activity Total Marks: 15
Presentations
Mid-Term Examination
9 Strategies for Successful Speaking and Successful Listening
Strategies for improving oral presentation.
Strategies for reducing stage fright.
Strategies for improving listening skills
10 Strategies for Successful Interpersonal Communication
Dyadic communication.
Interviewing
Telephoning
Dictating
11 Making Oral Presentation
Purpose in oral presentation
Comparing written and oral messages
Planning strategies for your presentation
Choosing information to include in your presentation.
Organizing your information.
Delivering an effective presentation
Handling questions.
Making group presentations.
12 Format of letter writing and its different
types
13 Letter of recommendation
Letter of acknowledgement
Complain letter
14 Writing Covering Letters
Resume
15 Class presentations
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Murphy, Effective Business Communication, 7th edition

REFERENCE BOOKS
N/A

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
 C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Business Law
Course Code :
Pre-requisite :
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

This course covers all the aspects and functions of a business and its environment. Overview of areas
like Economics, Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Production, Information Technology,
Accounting and Finance is undertaken in this course.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• The sources and formation of laws

• The process of legislation of law
• The Understanding of contract law
• The Sound understanding of contract of sale and agreement to sale.
• The differentiation of various elements of Partnership law
• The usage of Negotiable Instruments

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;

1. Explain the sources and formation of laws

 2. Describe the process of legislation of law
3. Define and explain contract law
4. Know the essentials of contract of sale
5. List down the essentials of contract of carriage of goods, the liabilities of the parties/ carrier
6. Demonstrate essential laws of Partnership
7. Apply and use Negotiable Instruments

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 a) Introduction to Legal System in Pakistan
• b) Introduction to Business Law.
2 a) Introduction to Contract Act 1872
b) Different kind of contracts
c) Essentials of a valid Contract; Offer and
• Acceptance
3 a) Essentials of a Valid Contract continued Quiz
b) Legal Consideration c) Legal Capacity
4 a) Essentials of a Valid Contract continued Presentation
b) Free Consent
c) Lawful objective
5 a) Performance of Contract Presentation
b) Discharge of Contract and c) Breach of
Contract
d) Remedies for Breach of Contract
 6 a) Special contracts Assignment
b) Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee;
c) Contract of Agency
7 a) Law of Sales of Goods 1930, Essentials Case Study
and Performance
b) Effects of Perishing Goods c) Rights of unpaid
seller
d) Sale by Auction
• e) Conditions and Warranties
8 Revision Total Marks: 15

Mid-Term Examination
9 a) Law of Carriage of Goods
b) Carriage of goods by Land/ Rail c) Carriage of
goods by Sea
d) Charter – Party e) Bill of Lading
10 a) Law of Partnership 1932 Quiz
b) Introduction and essentials of
Partnership
c) Registration of firms
d) Dissolution of Partnership
11 a) Settlements of Accounts Presentation

b) Law of Financial reporting.

12 a) Contract of bailment and Pledge Presentation
13 a) Law of Company Assignment

b) Important Documents;

c) Memorandum, Article, Prospectus. d) Types of

Companies.

e) Types of Meetings.
14 Project Mock Case Presentation Case Study
15 Project Mock Case Presentation
16 Presentation Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
 1. Business Law by Khalid Mehmood Cheema. (Latest Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
In addition, the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
 D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Business Statistics
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : Mathematics
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM
This is an introductory course in statistics. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts
involved in using sample data to make inferences about populations. Included are the study of
measure of central tendency and dispersion, Introduction to Probability. Linear regression, and
correlation.

OBJECTIVES
The course aims to develop in students:

• To gain a strong foundation in core statistical concepts including measures of central

tendency and dispersion, correlation, data distributions, comparing groups.
• Different ways of plotting data and other exploratory data analyses through a
combination of lectures and hands-on exercises.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Apply the techniques of descriptive statistics in order to organize and analyze data (using
histogram, mean, median, mode, and standard deviation)
2. Demonstrate an understanding of probability and counting rules (combinations and
permutations)
3. Apply the techniques of inferential statistics (correlation and regression).
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Introduction to Statistics
2 Data
- Presentation of data
Grouped and Ungrouped
3 Frequency Distribution Table
4 Measure of Central Tendency: Mean Quiz 01
5 Measure of Central Tendency: Median and Mean Assignment 01
6 Measure of Dispersion: Quartiles
7 Measure of Dispersion: Variance and Standard Deviation Quiz 02
8 Measure of Dispersion: Co-variance and application Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Regression and Correlation
10 Regression and Correlation
11 Counting Techniques Quiz 03
12 Permutation and Combination Assignment 02
13 Introduction to Probability
14 Probability Application Quiz 04
15 Probability Application
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination
RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Introductory Statistics by Neil A. Weiss (latest edition)
2. Introduction to Statistics by Ronald E. Walpole (latest edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. In addition, the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
 A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Computer Application in Business
Course Code : IT312
Pre-requisite Courses : Nil
Credit Hours : 03
Degree Program :
Semester :

Course Aim:
This course ensures that business students have exposure to current and emerging operating
systems and concepts. It introduces the effective use of different packages in analytical situations and also
includes a serious in depth introduction of computer and software’s. The overall aim of this course is to
provide students with the knowledge and skills to use information technology as a part of managerial
decision making.
Course Objectives:
This course has been designed keeping the following objectives in mind:
1. Information Technology infrastructure and its components.
2. Understand why information systems are so important today for business and management.
3. Be able to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate
to its solution.
4. Understand best practices and standards and their applications.

Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course a student will be able to:

1. Development of technical and managerial skills in information technology.

2. Application of appropriate system analysis and design methodologies to enhance existing
information systems and business processes.
3. Ability to exploit information technology as a tactical resource and to plan for the use of
current and emerging technologies.
4. Ability to apply spreadsheet software to solve business problems in all functional areas of business.

Teaching Methodology:

Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student participation
in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’ overall personality
rather than on one or two aspects

Code of Conduct:
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the
 course:
Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.

Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If you leave
the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as work for
this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

Course Contents:

Week Topics to be covered Remarks

1. Introduction
a) Introduction to Information Technology
b) Information as a key resource
c) People as a key resource
d) IT as a key resource
e) IT in support of business
f) IT in your personal life
g) Discussion on how information affects business
2. Hardware and Software.
a) A quick overview of technology
b) Computer categories by size and function ASSIGNMENT # 1
c) Hardware types and examples
d) Difference between computer and human
e) Difference between calculator and computer

3. Hardware and Software.

a) A quick overview of Software Systems
b) Software as an interface b/w man and
machine c) Software types and examples
System / Operating Soft wares QUIZ #1.
Applications Soft wares
o Management Soft wares
o Database Soft wares
o Utility Soft wares
 4. Networks / Networking
a) Basic Network Technology and its necessity
b) Basic Network Concepts
c) Classification of Networks CASE STUDY
d) Use of different Networks in the different
Organizations with business perspective
e) Basic Factors due to which any organization
switch from one Network type to another
Network type

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an emergency,
teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is informed about new schedule.
In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are informed through SMS in case of
rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

REFERENCE BOOKS

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15

Consist of 40-55% of entire course.

Exam Pattern:
Mid Term 60 50% 30
• Objective
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)
 TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN

FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks obtained in a
single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional

A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding

A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent

B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good

B 74 – 77 3.00 Good

B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair

C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory

C 62 – 65 2.00 Average

C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average

D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal

D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor

F Below 50 0.00 Fail

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student in the
semester concerned.

GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:

CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
5. Networks / Networking
a) Common devices used in Networks
b) Transmission Medium and its types ASSIGNMENT # 2
c) Topologies QUIZ # 2
d) Basic Security on Networks
. Introduction to MS Word
a) Microsoft Word as a documentation support
mechanism.
b) To be able to identify the need for MS Word as a
draft and preparing report tool.
c) To be able to identify which techniques are
required for what purpose, and to use
them.
d) To be able to understand the interface of MS
Word to its use to maintain the
7. Preparing reports & maintaining official
documentation
a) Text Editing, Formatting and Paragraphing the
document.
b) Preparing Tables, Charts and Graphs in the
reports QUIZ # 3
c) Managing columns, Borders and Shading of the
document.
d) Find and replacing different
numbers/characters in the document.
e) Discussing & Practicing different short cuts keys
and their usages in the document.
MID-TER EXAMINATION

8. Working with Objects

a) Inserting movies clips, sound waves and pictures.
b) Inserting Header and footer and page
numbers c) Protecting the document, (keeping it ASSIGNMENT # 3
secure)
d) Designing hierarchical flow, designing Art,
Printing and page setup as per APA Format
e) Importing data from other document, use
of dictionary
9. Persuasive Presentation with Microsoft Power-point

a) Introduction to presentations
b) Importance of presentation in academic
and professional life CASE STUDY
c) Planning for presentations
d) Slide layout & design
e) Inserting Audio and video aids in the
presentation f) Importing data from other
application
10. Introduction to MS Excel
a) Microsoft Excel as a decision support
mechanism.
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 b) To be able to identify the need for MS Excel as
an accounting and financial analysis tool. QUIZ # 4
c) To be able to identify which functions are
required for what purpose, and to use
them.
d) To be able to understand the difference
between MS Excel as a spreadsheet for
11. Use of the different functions in Excel

Basic Calculation in Excel using Cell References

MIN(), MAX(), ODD() and EVEN() for
Numeric Data
SUM(), Total and Sub-Total -
Count( ), Counta( )
Simple IF-Else Analysis for Numeric and Textual
data
Nested IF-Else Analysis for Numeric and Textual
12. Application of Excel Functions in Business Analysis

a) Managing Transcript Model Analysis

b) Managing Daily Sale Report Analysis ASSIGNMENT # 4

c) Managing Salary Model Analysis

13. Working with Multi-Sheets and Consolidation
a) Inserting Filter & Auto Filter
QUIZ # 5
b) Importing and Exporting of data in Multi Sheets.

c) Working with Multi-tables

14. Working with Multi-Sheets and Consolidation

a) Learning basic concept of ERP by using multi-
sheet applications
b) Learning basic computerized accounting cycle
MS Publisher
ASSIGNMENT # 5
a) Miscellaneous Commands
MS-Outlook

a) Miscellaneous Commands
15. Project Presentation

FINAL EXAMINATION

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Rescheduling of Class:
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are informed through SMS in case of
rescheduling of a class.

Grading Policy:

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade point

95-100 A+ 4.000
87-94 A 4.000
72-86 B 2.900 to 3.950
60-71 C 2.000 to 2.825
Below 60 F 0

Marks Distribution of 100%:

Quizzes 10
Assignments/projects presentation 20
Mid-term 30
Final Exam 40
Total 100

Recommended Reading(s):

1. Management Information Systems by James A. O’Brien, (Latest Edition)

2. In addition the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

Reference Books:

1. Management Information Systems by Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon (Latest Edition)

2. Information Systems by Steven Alter (Latest edition)

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 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Environmental Sciences
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

The objective of this course is to provide orientation on the evolution and scope of this emerging discipline and
to motivate them to think beyond basic sciences to decision sciences. After completing this course, the students
are expected to learn the importance of Environmental Science in human life, its relationship with various
segments of society and sectors of development. The students are also expected to become familiar with current
national, regional and global challenges for sustainable development.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:
• To introduce the students with basic concepts and the history of development of Environmental Science
as an academic discipline, its importance in human life
• Provide students with an understanding of the relationships between different components of
environment, current global, and national environmental challenges for sustainable development

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able;
1. To critically examine all sides of environmental issues and apply understanding from disciplines
2. To recognize the physical, chemical, and biological components of the earth’s systems and show how
they function
 3. To apply lessons from various courses through field experiences. These experiences will allow students
to develop a better sense of not only individual organisms, but of the systems in which these organisms
live
4. To do independent research on human interactions with the environment

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Introduction: basic concepts, history, nature and scope of
Environmental Science and its contribution to society
2 Introduction: basic concepts, history, nature and scope of
Environmental Science and its contribution to society
3 Different aspects of environment: physical, ecological, socio-
economic, ethical, philosophical
4 Major components of environment: physico-chemical, biological and Quiz 01
Social
5 Relationships with various environmental factors Assignment 01
6 Human environment
7 Human environment and its problems: global, national, regional Quiz 02
8 Revision for Mid-Term Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Environmental challenges for
sustainable development
 10 Environmental challenges for sustainable
development
11 Current and future trends in population growth Quiz 03
12 Environmental pollution Assignment 02
13 Development in industry and agriculture
14 Urbanization Quiz 04
15 Poverty and resource depletion
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, Botkin, D.B & Keller, E.A. 6th Ed. John Wiley & Sons
2. Environmental Science: systems and solutions, McKinney, M.L., Schoch, R.M. & Yonavjak, L. 4th Ed. Jones
& Bartlett Publishers

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future, Wright, R.T. &Nebel, B.J. 10th Ed. Pearson
Educational
2. Environmental Science: working with the Earth. Miller, G., Thomson Learning

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
End Term Consist of entire course. 20 100 40% 40
 Exam Pattern: 80
• Objective
• Subjective
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Financial Accounting
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : Business Accounting
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

To develop an understanding with basic knowledge of financial Accounting, and to convey sufficient
knowledge for an adequate interpretation, analysis and use the information provided by financial
accounting.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• To provide students with an introduction to the process and function of financial reporting
• To understand accounting as a process, taking a preparer’s perspective, we will also seek to
develop an understanding of the importance of the role of accounting in today’s society.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Comprehend the language of accounting and financial reporting.
2. Understand Accounting Cycle
3. Understand the role of Journal, Ledger and subsidiary books
4. Be able to prepare balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statement.
5. Understand the Accounting for Corporation.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Introduction to Accounting
• Users of Accounting Records
• Accounting Equation
• Accounting Cycle
2 Introduction to Standards
• GAAP, IAS and IFRS
3 Accounting for Partnerships
• Formation
• Liquidation/Dissolution
4 Accounting for Partnerships Quiz 01
• Admission
• Retirement
5 Bank Reconciliation Assignment 01
• Factors that create differences between Cash Book and Bank
Statement
6 Inventory Management
• Periodic (FIFO, LIFO and Average)
7 Inventory Management Quiz 02
• Perpetual (FIFO, LIFO and Average)
8 Revision for Mid-Term Total Marks: 15
 Mid-Term Examination
9 Statement of Cash Flows
• Direct and Indirect Method
10 Accounting for Corporation
• Types of Company
• Formation of a Public Limited Co.
• Classes of Shares
• Ordinary Shares
• Preference Shares
• Issuance of Shares
11 Accounting for Corporation Quiz 03
• Retained Earnings
• Dividend
• Statement of Shareholder Equity
12 Analysis of Financial Statement Assignment 02
• Horizontal Analysis
• Vertical Analysis
13 Analysis of Financial Statement
• Ratio Analysis
14 Analysis of Financial Statement Quiz 04
• Financial Statements through Ratios
15 Plant Assets, Natural Resources and Intangible Assets
• Costing of Assets
• Capitalization of Assets
• Depreciation and Depletion
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Financial & Managerial Accounting by Williams, Haka, Bettner (Latest Edition).
2. Accounting by Meigs & Megis (13th Edition or Latest).

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Business Accounting 1 by Frank Wood, 7th Edition.
2. Accounting, A Business Perspective by Hermanson, Edwards and Maher, 7th Edition
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
__________________________________________________________________________

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Human Resource Management
Course Code :
Pre-requisite :
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :

Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

Course Description:
Human Resource Management is a course designed to make the students familiar
with the concepts of managing human resources. It is rightly said that the organizations
need effective people not efficient people. The course also describes the bench mark
practices of Human Resource Management

Course Objectives:
This course has been designed keeping the following objectives in mind:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the activities and decisions that inform

the employment relationship and management including recruitment, selection,
training, health and safety, employment laws, motivation, and productivity of
employees.
• Develop and design different forms and memos for recruitment, selection, TNA and
performance appraisal of employees
• Demonstrate and assess leadership in a professional context, by selecting and
appraising appropriate styles for situations, and contributing and discussing
relevant expertise, liaising with and assessing professional colleagues, and
managing and evaluating a supporting team.
• Conduct internal research on HR-related problems at work, and communicate
results effectively to colleagues and peers.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students should be able
to
 1. Describe the importance of HRM in achieving organizational goals and objectives.
2. Analyze the recruitment process, including job analysis, sourcing, screening, and
interviewing. Evaluate selection methods and techniques for identifying suitable
candidates.
3. Discuss the importance of employee training, development, and career planning.
Design training programs that address organizational and individual needs.
4. Define performance management and its role in improving employee productivity.
Develop performance appraisal systems and feedback mechanisms.
5. Understand the principles of compensation and benefits administration. Evaluate
different types of compensation structures and their impact on motivation and
retention.
6. Analyze employment laws, regulations, and ethical considerations that impact
employee relations. Develop strategies to promote positive employee relations and
handle conflicts.
7. Recognize the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Create strategies to
promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization.
8. Explain the role of unions and labor relations in organizations. Understand key labor
laws and regulations and ensure compliance.
9. Link HRM functions to overall organizational strategy. Develop HR strategies that
support the achievement of organizational goals.
10. Recognize the challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in a
global context. Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity in managing a diverse
workforce.

Teaching Methodology:

Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and
student participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend
to focus on students’ overall personality rather than on one or two aspects

Code of Conduct:
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the
course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as
absence. If you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short
while, you will be marked absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher
and your fellow students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
 • Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some
other course as work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

Course Contents

Week Topics to be covered Remarks

1. Introduction to Human Resource Management -

2. The Manager’s Role in Strategic Human
Resource Management
3. Job Analysis
The Basics of Job Analysis terms
Types of Information Collected for job
analysis
Uses of Job Analysis Information Quiz # 1: Topics
Steps in Job Analysis covered in session 1 &2
Quantitative Job Analysis Techniques
Writing Job Descriptions
Writing Job Specifications
Competency-Based Job Analysis
4. Personnel Planning and Recruitment
Various Forecasting Tools
Drawbacks to Traditional Forecasting
Techniques
Using Computers to Forecast Personnel
Requirements
Forecasting the Supply of Inside
Candidates
Forecasting Outside Candidate Supply
Measuring Recruiting Effectiveness
5. Employee testing and selection
Basic Testing Concepts Quiz #2 on topics
Major Types of Tests covered in session 3 &4
Computerized and Online Testing Hand out of cases to be
Basic Types of Interviews provided for submission
Ways to Make the Interview Useful and presentation in
session 7
6. Training and Developing Employees
Purpose of Orientation
The Training Process
Steps in the Training Process
 Analyzing Training Needs
Training Methods
The OJT Training Method
Implementing Management
Development Programs
Succession Planning
Management Development Techniques
Managing Organizational
Change Programs
7. Submission and Presentation of cases
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
8. Performance Management and Appraisal
Basic Concepts in Performance
Management and Appraisal
Performance Appraisal Roles
Steps in Appraising Performance
Designing the Appraisal Tool
Performance Appraisal Methods
Dealing with Performance Appraisal
Problems
Choosing the Right Appraisal Tool
How Performance Management Differs
From Performance Appraisal
9. Coaching , Careers, and talent
management
Coaching and Mentoring
The Four-Step Coaching Process Quiz # 3 on topics
The Basics Of Career Management
Innovative Corporate Career covered in session 6 and
Development Initiatives
8
Establishing an Effective
Mentoring Program
Characteristics of Effective Mentors
Employer Life-Cycle Career
10 Management
Establishing effective pay programs
Basic Factors in Determining Pay Rates
Compensation Policy Issues
Equity and Its Impact on Pay Rates
Steps in Establishing Pay Rates
Job Evaluation methods
Compensating Executives and Managers
Special Topics in Compensation
11 Pay for performance and Financial objectives

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 Incentive Pay Terminology
Individual Incentive Plans
Incentives for Professional Employees
Nonfinancial and Recognition Awards
Incentives for Salespeople
Creating an Executive Compensation
Plan
Team/Group Incentive Plans
Organization-wide Incentive Plans
12 Benefits and Services
Quiz # 4 on topics
Types of Employee Benefits
covered in session 10
Policy Issues in Designing Benefit and 11
Packages
Cases for submission
Pay For Time Not Worked
and presentation in
Retirement Benefits Insurance Benefits sessions 14 and 15
Flexible Benefits Programs
13 Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR
Management
Ethics and Fair Treatment at Work
Ethics and the Law
Ethics, Fair Treatment, and Justice
Factors Influencing Ethical Behavior At
Work
Fostering Ethical Work Behaviors
HRM-Related Ethics Activities
14. Presentation of case studies Quiz #5 on topics
covered in session 12
and 13
15 Presentation of case studies
FINAL EXAMINATION

Rescheduling of Class:
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in
case of an emergency, an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are
informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

Recommended Readings:
1. Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler, Prentice Hall (latest edition)

2. In addition the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

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MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15

Consist of 40-55% of entire course.

Exam Pattern:
Mid Term 60 50% 30
• Objective
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN

FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total
marks obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional

A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding

A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent

B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good

B 74 – 77 3.00 Good

B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair

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 C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory

C 62 – 65 2.00 Average

C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average

D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal

D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor

F Below 50 0.00 Fail

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of
a student in the semester concerned.

GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:

CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point
Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester

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 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Introduction to Business Finance
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM
The Goal of this course is to enable the students to understand the basics of financial decision making
which is used in business organization.

OBJECTIVES
The course aims to develop in students:

• Some basic concepts, including the time value of money, the impact of Operating &
financial decisions, the firm’s investment decisions, risk & returns, measuring financial
performance with ratio analysis and working capital management.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Functions of business finance and finance manager, The basics of finance theory and its
applications to corporate financial decisions.
2. Tools and techniques of time value of money for investing decisions.
3. Concepts of risk and return for portfolio management and Concepts of capital budgeting
4. Concepts of current assets management.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Overview of Business Finance
2 Understanding Financial Statements and Cashflows
3 Analyzing Financial Statements
4 Time Value of Money Quiz 01
5 Time Value of Money (Continue) Assignment 01
6 Capital Budgeting
7 Capital Budgeting (Continue) Quiz 02
8 Revision Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Ratio Analysis
10 Stock and their valuation
11 Stock and their valuation (Continue) Quiz 03
12 Bond Valuation Assignment 02
13 Bond Valuation (Continue)
14 Cost of Capital Quiz 04
15 Amortization
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Fundamentals of Financial Management by Ramesh K.S. Rao
2. Financial Management by Brigham (15th Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Fundamentals of Financial Management by James C. Van Horne & John M. Wachowicz Jr. (13th
Edition)

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
 A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Islamic Studies
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours :2
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

Students should have thorough conceptual and general knowledge of the main teachings of Islam,
understanding of these teachings and they should be able to apply the same in their present day life. Students
should have sound factual knowledge of the history of the early Muslim Community and the ability to access
and evaluate the same.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:
• To provide Basic information about Islamic Studies
• To enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. To improve Students skill to perform prayers and other worships
2. To enhance the skill of the students for understanding of issues related to faith and religious life.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Introduction.
Discussion On Session-Wise Course Break Down
2 Islam as a Code of Life
Introduction to Islam/ Articles Of Faith
3 Five Pillars of Islam
Shahada/Testimony & Salah/Prayer
4 Five Pillars of Islam Quiz 01
Sawm/Fasting
Zakat & Hajj
5 Life and Personality of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Assignment 01
Biography of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Before Prophet hood
6 Major Personalities and Events in the First Muslim Community
Series of Battles
7 Islamic History Quiz 02
Period of Khilafat-E-Rashida
Period of Ummayyads’
Period of Abbasids
8 Revision Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Islamic Culture & Civilization
Basic Concepts Of Islamic Culture &
Civilization Historical Development of
Islamic Culture & Civilization
Characteristics Of Islamic Culture &
Civilization/ Contemporary Issues
10 Sources of Islamic Law
The Holy Quran
 Differences B/W Quran/Sunnah/Hadith
Ijma’h (Consensus Of Opinion), Qiyas (Analogy)
11 Introduction to Islamic Law & Legal Thinking
Basic Concepts of Islamic Law
History & Importance of Islamic Law
Nature And Differences In Islamic Law
12 Islamic Economic System
Basic Concepts of Islamic Economic System
Comparison between Islamic &
Conventional Economic Systems
13 Islamic Economic System
Concept of Interest
Islamic Concept Of Riba
14 Political System of Islam
Basic Concepts of Islamic Political System
Islamic Concept of Sovereignty
Basic Institutions of Govt. In Islam
15 Social System of Islam
Basic Concepts of Social System of Islam
Revision of course contents
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Islamiat for students by Farkhunda Noor Muhammad

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Lessons in Islam by Mufti Kifayatullah
2. Islamic Ideology by Dr. Khalifa Abdul Hakim
3. The Spirit of Islam by Syed Ameer Ali

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Sessional Marks Class Work; 30 100% 30

 • Midterm 15% 15
• End term 15%. 15

Consist of 40-55% of entire course.

Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):
It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
_____________________________________________________________________________

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Macroeconomics
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : Microeconomics
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :

Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

Course Aim:
The course introduces t h e s t u d e n t s t o t h e f u n d a m e n t a l s o f economics and
how economy operates. The topics included are introduction to macroeconomics, law of
demand and supply, fiscal and monetary policy and financial institutions.

Course Objectives:
The course is designed to enlighten the students with:
1. The fundamentals of macro economics
2. The basic knowledge of the economic concepts and phenomena
3. The working of an economy in an international context
4. The major economic issues and problems of the day
5. The functioning of macroeconomic activities
6. The economy in global perspective
7. The principles of macroeconomics to solve economic problems being faced by
both public and private sectors of Pakistan

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course it is expected that the student should be able to:

1. Identify the circular flow of output, expenditure and incomes in an economy

2. Make a distinction between injections and withdrawals from the circular flow of
income
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 3. Understand the overall functioning of the economy
4. Evaluate the key role of macroeconomic indicators in understanding the economy
5. Understand the concept of macroeconomic equilibrium and implications for the
management of the business cycle
6. Understand the fluctuations of business cycles about trend in real GDP
7. Discuss and compare the Keynesian theory with the classical theory
8. Describe the tools used by the central bank to conduct its monetary policy
9. Describe the recent history of federal expenditures, tax revenues, and budget
deficit
10. Analyze the importance of international trade to the Pakistan economy and
evaluate the effects of government policy measures on the exchange rate and

Teaching Methodology:

Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on
students’ overall personality rather than on one or two aspects

Code of Conduct:
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as
absence. If you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short
while, you will be marked absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher
and your fellow students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other
course as work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.
Course Contents:

Week Topics Reasoning

1. Introduction to Macroeconomics
· Economics
· Branches: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
· Analytical approaches: Normative and Positive economics
· Overview of the key macroeconomic indicators
· Overview of the Classical and Keynesian economics

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2. National income accounting Assignment
· Circular flow of Economy &
· Two sector, Three sector and Four sector economy
· Concept of National Income and its measurement Quiz
· Gross domestic product (GDP)
· Nominal Vs. Real GDP
· GDP deflator
· GDP Factor cost Vs. Market price
Other measures of national income

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3. Inflation
· Methods of measuring inflation
· Use of Paasche and Laspeyres price indices
· Formation of CPI at different bases
· Consumer Price Index (CPI) VS GDP deflator
· Consumer Price Index (CPI) VS Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
· Consumer Price Index (CPI) VS Sensitive Price Index (SPI)
· Types: Demand pull and Cost push inflation
· Causes of demand pull and cost push inflation
· Remedial measures

4. Inflation and unemployment Quiz

· Labor force and Unemployment
· Calculation of unemployment and labor force participation rate
· Types: Frictional, Structural, Cyclical unemployment
· Okun’s law
· Relationship between inflation and unemployment: Philips
Curve
5. Guidelines for the Final Project Project
· Based on macroeconomic indicators
· Based on Inflation and its impact on economic growth
· Current issues in economics

6. Theory of Aggregate demand and supply Assignment

· Short run aggregate supply (Classical and Keynesian) &
· Long run aggregate supply (Classical and Keynesian)
· Determinants of Aggregate demand supply and demand Quiz
· Aggregate demand and supply shifters
· The Misperceptions Theory
· The Sticky-Wage Theory
· The Sticky-Price Theory

• Aggregate demand and supply shifters

• The Misperceptions Theory
7. • The Sticky-Wage Theory
• The Sticky-Price Theory
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
8. Business Cycle Project
· Phases of Business Cycle Feedback
· Pro-cyclical and Counter cyclical Indicators
· Leading and Lagged Variables
· Exogenous and endogenous theories of business cycle
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 9. Classical and Keynesian economics Assignment
· Assumptions of Classical macroeconomics &
· Great depression and the Keynesian criticism Quiz
· Assumptions of Keynesian macroeconomics
· Graphical Interpretation: Product Market Vs Labour Market
10. Consumption, Saving, Investment and Money Multiplier Project
· Determinants of Planned Consumption and Planned Saving Final
· The Consumption and Saving Functions
Submission
· Marginal propensity to consume and save (MPC & MPS)
· Autonomous and Induced Investment
· Determinants of Investment
· Determining Equilibrium Real GDP
· Keynesian Equilibrium with Government and the Foreign
Sector
· Tax, Foreign Trade, and Super Multiplier

11. · Final Project - Submission

13 & 14 Monetary and Fiscal policy in a four-sector economy Quiz
· The story of money
· Metal money Vs Fiat Money
· Functions of Money
· Objectives and Instruments of Monetary Policy
· Tools to Control Money Supply
· Quantity Theory of Money
· Liquidity preference theory
· Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy
· Use of Monetary and Fiscal policy in economic growth
15 International Trade (IT) and Balance of Payment (BOP)
· The Ricardian theory of international trade
· Heckscher–Ohlin model (H–O model)
· WTO (Objective and its role)
· Balance of Payments accounts
· Disequilibrium and Imbalance of Payments
· Causes and Remedies (BOP)
FINAL EXAMINATION
Rescheduling of classes:
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in
case of an emergency, an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are
informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

Recommended Reading(s):

1. Macroeconomics, Andrew B. Abel, Ben Bernanke, Dean Croushore, Prentice

Hall, Latest edition
2. Macroeconomics: Theories and Policies, Richard T. Froyen, Prentice Hall, Latest
 edition (June 17, 2012) ISBN-10: 013283152X; ISBN-13: 978-0132831529
3. In addition the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

Reference Books:

1. Principles of Economics, N. Gregory Mankiw, South-Western College Pub, 6th

edition (February 10, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0538453052; ISBN-13: 978-0538453059
2. Economics Today, Roger LeRoy Miller, Prentice Hall, 17th edition (March 25,
2013)
ISBN-10: 013314867X; ISBN-13: 9780133148671
1. Economics By Design: Survey and Issues, Robert A. Collinge, Ronald
M.Ayers, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition (July 25, 2003)
ISBN-10: 0131400584; ISBN-13: 9780131400580
2. Economics, Paul A. Samuelson, William D. Nordhaus, McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 18th
edition (July 27, 2004)
ISBN-10: 0072872055; ISBN-13: 978-0072872057
3. Money, Banking, and the Financial System, R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony P.
O'Brien, Prentice Hall 2nd edition (March 25, 2013)
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15

Consist of 40-55% of entire course.

Exam Pattern:
Mid Term 60 50% 30
• Objective
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

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GRADE PLAN

FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance.
Total marks obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional

A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding

A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent

B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good

B 74 – 77 3.00 Good

B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair

C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory

C 62 – 65 2.00 Average

C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average

D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal

D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor

F Below 50 0.00 Fail

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of
a student in the semester concerned.

GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:

CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point
Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester

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 ISBN-10: 0133148688; ISBN-13: 9780133148688
4. Essentials of Economics, Paul R. Gregory, Prentice Hall 6th edition (April 28,
2004)
ISBN-10: 0321238036; ISBN-13: 9780321238030
5. Economic Growth, David N. Weil, Prentice Hall 3rd edition (June 29, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0321795733; ISBN-13: 9780321795731

6. Schaum's Outline of Principles of Economics, Dominick Salvatore, Eugene

Diulio, McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (September 7, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0071762531; ISBN-13: 978-0071762533

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 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Mathematics
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

The course includes functions, composite functions, Inverse of a function, Limit and continuity, Derivatives,
Higher derivatives and its applications, Integration, definite integration and its applications, Approximations.
Also, it incorporates the basic concepts of use of Mathematics in Finance which further assists in the studies of
courses like Business Finance and Financial Management.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:
• To teach fundamental principles of and techniques of Calculus which are widely used in application of
Management Sciences and to teach students how to think mathematically.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Basic concept of functions and composite functions and their inverses.
2. Limit of a function and its continuity Constant rate of change and Instantaneous rate of change.
3. Differentiation and its applications (maxima and minima)
4. Integration and its applications.
5. Mathematics of Finance

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Linear Equations: Introduction
2 Linear Equations: Application
3 Linear Equations: Application of Break Even
4 Quadratic Equations: Introduction Quiz 01
5 Quadratic Equations: Application Assignment 01
6 Mathematics of Finance: Introduction and Interest
7 Mathematics of Finance: Compounded Interest Quiz 02
8 Mathematics of Finance: Present Value and Future Value Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Mathematics of Finance: Present Value
and Future Value of Annuity
10 Mathematics of Finance: NPV of a Business
11 Differentiation: Introduction and Basic Concept
12 Differentiation: Additional Cases
13 Differentiation: Application in Business
14 Differentiation: Additional Application in Business
15 Differentiation: Additional Application in Business
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Budnick, Frank, S, Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics & Social Science. McGraw Hills, latest
edition

REFERENCE BOOKS
N/A

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
 B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
_______________________________________________________________________________

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Micro economics
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :

Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

Course Aim:
The course introduces the students to the fundamentals of economics and how individual
units operate in the economy. The topics included are introduction to microeconomics,
law of demand and supply, theory of cost and market mechanism, price and output
determination under different market structures.

Course Objectives:
The course has been designed to enable the students:

1. To understand and discuss the fundamental concepts of Economics

2. To have a sound idea of the factors involved in allocating of scarce resource
3. To identify the roles carried out by different markets
4. To possess a theoretical awareness of basic economic theories and models for
allocation of scarce resources to derive achieve maximum satisfaction
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course it is expected that the student should be
able to:

1. Create a meaningful understanding of basic concepts about economics.

2. Analyze the allocation of scarce resources.
3. Use of limited resource to fulfill the maximum needs and wants.
4. Apply the concept of opportunity cost and apply this concept to his practical life.
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 6. Explain concept and factors that determine demand and supply.
7. To create an understanding of elasticity of demand and supply.
8. Differentiate between change in quantity supplied and change in supply.
9. Discuss equilibrium level of price and may comment about shortages and surpluses.
10. Describe and analyze the total revenue, average and marginal revenue.
11. Discuss total cost and its different features.
12. Discuss different examples related to this market structure.
Teaching Methodology:

Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and
student participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend
to focus on students’ overall personality rather than on one or two aspects

Code of Conduct:
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the
course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be
marked as absence. If you leave the classroom in the middle of a session
even for a short while, you will be marked absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the
teacher and your fellow students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some
other course as work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final

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Course Contents:

Week Topics to be covered Remarks

1. Introduction to Microeconomics and the use of graphs and
tables.
a) Definition of Economics
b) Importance of Economics in our life
c) Needs vs. Wants
d) Opportunity Cost
e) Different Graphs and Curves
f) Ten Principles of Economics
2. Thinking Like an Economist &
Interdependence and the Gains from Trade
a) Think in terms of alternatives.
b) Evaluate the cost of individual and social choices.
c) How certain events and issues are inter-related. Assignment
d) The Economic Way of Thinking
i.e. Descriptive and Analytical (abstract reasoning)
e) Absolute Advantage and Comparative Advantage
f) Benefits of Trade

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3. Demand Model
a) Definition of demand
b) Quantity Demand
c) Determinants of Demand
d) Law of Demand
e) Change in Quantity Demanded
f) Change in Demand
4. Supply Model and Market Equilibrium,
Effects of shifts in demand and supply curve on Market
Equilibrium
a) Definition of Supply
b) Quantity Supplied Project
c) Determinants of Supply
d) Law of Supply
e) Change in Quantity Supplied and Change in Supply
f) Market Equilibrium
5. Elasticity
a) What is elasticity? Assignment
b) Different types of elasticity &
Quiz
c) Importance and use of elasticity
Elasticity (continued)
6. a) Producers’ and Consumers’ perspective
b) Elasticity and Total Revenue
7. Supply, Demand, The Costs of Taxation and Government
Policies
a) Price Ceiling and Price Flooring
b) Consumer Surplus
c) Producer Surplus Assignment
d) What is tax
f) Effect of tax on market equilibrium.
g) Deadweight loss
h) Effects of tax on total surplus
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
8. Cardinal Utility Theory
a) Introduction of cardinal and ordinal utility theory
b) Theory of consumer behavior
c) Law of diminishing marginal utility
d) Law of equi-marginal utility
9. Ordinal Utility Theory
a) Background of ordinal utility theory Assignment
&
b) Theory of consumer choice
Quiz
c) Indifference Curve and Budget Line

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 d) Total Price effect (Income effect and Substitution effect)
10. Production Theory and Cost Analysis
a) Total Revenue, Average Revenue and Marginal Revenue
b) Fixed and Variable Cost Project
c) Total Cost, Average Cost and Marginal Cost Feedback
d) Optimum Level of Production
e) Economies of scale
11. Isoquant and Isocost Approach
a) Overview of Isoquant and Isocost Project
Final
b) The least cost factor combination
Submission
c) Producer’s Equilibrium and Optimization
12. Perfect Competition
a) Overview of Perfect Competition
b) Its Characteristics (Advantages and Disadvantages)
c) Firm’s Equilibrium under Perfect Competition
d) Graphical presentation (Long run and Short run)
13. Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition
a) Overview of Monopoly and Monopolistic
b) Its Characteristics (Advantages and Disadvantages) Quiz
c) Firm’s Equilibrium under Monopoly and Monopolistic
d) Graphical presentation (Long run and Short run)
14. Duopoly and Oligopoly Competition
a) Overview of Duopoly and Oligopoly
b) Its Characteristics (Advantages and Disadvantages)
c) Firm’s Equilibrium under Duopoly and Oligopoly d)
Graphical presentation (Long run and Short run)
15. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
16. FINAL EXAMINATION

Rescheduling of Class:
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case
of an emergency, an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are informed
through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

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 Recommended Reading(s):

1. Microeconomics, Robert Pindyck, Daniel Rubinfeld, Prentice Hall, 8th edition

(March 11, 2012)
ISBN-10: 013285712X; ISBN-13: 978-0132857123
2. Economics, Michael Parkin, Prentice Hall, 11th edition (March 26, 2013)
ISBN-10: 0133423921; ISBN-13: 9780133423921
3. In addition the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

Reference Book(s):

1. Principles of Economics, N. Gregory Mankiw, South-Western College Pub, 6th

edition (February 10, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0538453052; ISBN-13: 978-0538453059
2. Economics, Paul A. Samuelson, William D. Nordhaus, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 18th
edition (July 27, 2004)
ISBN-10: 0072872055; ISBN-13: 978-0072872057
3. Economics Micro & Macro (CliffsAP), Ronald Pirayoff, Cliffs Notes, 1st edition,
(February 27, 2004)
ISBN-10: 076453999X; ISBN-13: 978-0764539992
4. *Principles of Microeconomics, Karl E. Case, Ray C Fair, Sharon Oster, Prentice
Hall, 11th edition *(Estimated Availability: May 10, 2013)
ISBN-10: 0133450872 • ISBN-13: 9780133450873
5. Schaum's Outline of Microeconomics, Dominick Salvatore, McGraw-Hill, 4th
edition (January 27, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0071755454; ISBN-13: 978-0071755450

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15

Consist of 40-55% of entire course.

Mid Term Exam Pattern: 60 50% 30
• Objective 20
• Subjective 40
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 Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN

FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance.
Total marks obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional

A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding

A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent

B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good

B 74 – 77 3.00 Good

B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair

C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory

C 62 – 65 2.00 Average

C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average

D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal

D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor

F Below 50 0.00 Fail

I Incomplete

W Withdrawal

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GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance
of a student in the semester concerned.

GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:

CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point
Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester

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 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Oral Communication
Course Code : MGT422
Pre-requisite :
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact : (Email) (Phone)

COURSE AIM
This course is designed to provide information and background on effective
communication in a variety of settings (relationships, groups, and public), in our decision-
making and problem solving, and in situations where we must make public presentations. Effective
speech communication is learned. This course has been designed to polish both cognitive (concepts
& theories) and behavioral (skills) competencies of the students for success in a highly competitive
job market

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• To understand the current communication concepts, and become aware of communication

limitations and capabilities in daily life, career opportunities, cross cultural situations, and in
personal capacity.
• To learn individual adjustment to communication situations, both public and interpersonal,
with the student, his or her roommate and friends and family.
• To guide students how to overcome their fear of public speaking.
• To enable the students to develop content of a message that holds weight for the
receiver/receivers.
• To make students learn the art of effective oral communication using verbal
(vocabulary and articulation) and non-verbal communication (body language and
voice modulation).
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS) [MIN: 05 – 08]
At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. To improve student’s listening, thinking and speaking skills.
2. To be able to act as an effective communicator in business and organizational environments
3. Discuss the complexities and value of the messages communicated nonverbally, and seek to
analyze and appropriately match his or her nonverbal communicational with the intended
verbal message
4. Establish a communication climate in his or her group that encourages critical thinking,
creativity, reflection, and evaluation for effectively solving a problem
5. Integrate his or her intrapersonal and interpersonal communication qualities with his or her
public speaking skills to attain personal and professional growth

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 INTRODUCTION: COMMUNICATION FOR LIFE
• Importance of communication in business world
• Communication process Critical Thinking
• Types of communication Activities and
• Communication principles class discussion
• Adapting
2 PERCEPTION
• Perceptual process
Critical Thinking
• Perception Management ( personal brand)
Activities and
• Stereotyping
class discussion
• Perception checking
•
3 LANGUAGE
• Symbols
Critical Thinking
• Denotative and connotative meanings
Activities and
• Content and relationship level of meaning
class discussion
• Influence of language

4 OVERCOMING THE STAGE FRIGHT

• Maintaining Eye Contact with the audience

Presentation
• Assignment – Public Speaking
based class
• Using a confident posture
• Effective use of gestures
• Controlling Body Movement
5 NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Functions of non-verbal communication
Types of nonverbal communication Critical Thinking
• Body movement Activities and
• Time communication class discussion
• Smell communication

6 NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION (Cont.)

• Touch communication Critical Thinking
• Paralanguage Activities and
• Space communication class discussion
• Artifacts
7 SPEAKING
• Voice Modulation Presentation
• The emphasis and the pause based class
• Pace Variation
8 Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 COMMUNICATING INTERPERSONALLY
Critical Thinking
• Self-disclosure
Activities and
• Conversation
class discussion
• The Johari window
10 COMMUNICATING INTERPERSONALLY (Cont.)
• Listening Critical Thinking
• Goals of listening Activities and
• Feedback style class discussion
• Communicating with technology
 11 INTERVIEWING SKILLS
• Defining the objective of the interview
• Audience analysis
• Planning the questions
• Open ended and close ended questions
• Redirecting and clarifying
12 ARGUMENTATIVE SPEAKING - DEBATE
• The Boomerang technique
Presentation
• Comparing and Contrasting strategy
• Use of reason, logic and evidence
13 SPEECH PREPARATION
• Speech Design Process (Planning Stage)
14 • Speech design process (cont.)
15 • Speech design process (Creating or construction Stage)
16 Presentation Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. . Howard and Kathryn. (2018). Oral Communication (Skills, Choices and Consequences), Latest
Edition.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Christopher L. Johnstone. (n.d.). The Art of the Speaker: Effective Oral Communication in
Everyday Life, Latest Edition. 2013.
2. Philippe and Anne. (2016). Oral Communication in Context.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Mid Term Consist of 40-55% of entire course. 60 50% 30
 Exam Pattern:
• Objective 20
• Subjective 40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Pakistan Studies
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours :2
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact : (Email) (Phone)

COURSE AIM

Pakistan Studies is a subject that aims at enhancing students’ knowledge about history, culture and
geography of Pakistan and to inculcate patriotism in the hearts of students so that they may become a
good citizen.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• To promote the knowledge of the importance of Pakistani culture and civilization.

• To aware new generation about the current affairs and important pillars of Pakistan’s foreign
policy.
• To develop the qualities of patriot Pakistani for understanding and fulfilling their duties and
responsibilities.
• To develop the sense of belongingness to their motherland
•

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Historical understanding of the region: subcontinent: the purpose of Pakistan for Pakistani and
for the world community
 2. Understand the basic issues, principles and policies related to governmental structure and
political/administrative system in the country.
3. Understand the importance of ideology, national identity, historical background, culture,
civilization and foreign policy of Pakistan in this era of globalization at national and international
level.
4. The importance of Islamic/Pakistani culture and significant adherence with the cultural identity
for Pakistan.
5. Motivation and enhancement of sense of patriotism is integral part of the course. Leadership
qualities would be imparted the personalities of the students.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Aims & Objects of the Establishment of Pakistan

2 • Ideology: Two-Nation Theory

• Sir-Syed Ahmed Khan
3 Dr Mohammad Allama Iqbal Quiz
4 Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Presentation
5 Economic Crisis Presentation
6 Monetary Policy Assignment
7 Pakistan Culture (Salient features) Case Study
• Ethnic Diversity
8 Religious Diversity Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Natural Resources: (Land, Water, Agriculture, Forests)
10 Major problems of Present day Pakistan Quiz
• Economic Problems
• Industrial Problems
• Energy Problems

11 Major problems of Present day Pakistan (Cont.) Presentation

• Law and Order Problems
• Human Rights Problems
• War on Terror
12 Pakistan Foreign Policy- Salient features Presentation
• Pak- US Relationship
• Pak- China Relationship
13 Pakistan Foreign Policy- Salient features (Cont.) Assignment
• Pak- India Relationship
• Pak- Afghan Relationship
• Pak- Iran Relationship
14 Social Change and Development in Pakistan Case Study
• Current and Persistent Social Issues in Pakistan
• Women Empowerment in Pakistan
15 Social Change and Development in Pakistan (Cont.)
• Crisis/Disaster Management
16 Discussion Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination
RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Rao, A. (n.d.). Pakistan Studies.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Ashfaq, A. (n.d.). Pakistan Studies Question Answer Format.

2. Sultan et al. (n.d.). Pakistan Studies. punjab Cirriculum and Text Book Board.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Accounting for Business
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : Nil
Credit Hours :3
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

The fundamental aim of this course is to equip the students to learn and understand the accounting
concepts, principles, procedures and systems for preparation of financial statements, accounting
treatment of current assets and liabilities, tangible and intangible assets. Students should become
adept at classifying problems, situations and applying the required accounting principles.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• To provide the students with an applied knowledge of basic and most fundamental principles
and concepts of accounting,

• To create a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts of accounting among students

so that they are able to decipher the basic accounting information.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;

1. Understand the need for accounting records;

2. Apprehend the fundamental accounting principles and concept;
3. Prepare cash book, bank accounts and petty cash book statements under an imprest system;
4. Perform the system of double entry bookkeeping;
 5. Prepare ledger accounts, journal entries and a trail balance;
6. Understand tangible and intangible assets;
7. Use different methods of calculating depreciation;
8. Prepare accounts for bad debts and allowance for receivables;

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your
fellow students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Chapter 1
• Introduction to basic accounting terms
• Accounting Equation: An introduction
2 Chapter 1 (continued)
• Accounting Equation: In practice Assignment
• Books of Accounts
3 Chapter 2
• General Journal
• Different Account heads
4 Chapter 2 (continued) Assignment
• General Journal
• General Ledger: An Introduction
5 Chapter 2 (continued) Assignment
• T-Accounts
• General Ledger
 6 Chapter 3 Assignment
• Cash Book
7 Chapter 3 (continued) Quiz
• Cash Book
8 Revision
Mid-Term Examination
9 Chapter 4
• Bank Reconciliation Statement
10 Chapter 5 Assignment
• Sale or Return
• Accounting for Bad Debts
11 Chapter 6 Assignment
• Accounting for Accruals
• Accounting for Deferrals
12 Chapter 7 Quiz
• Petty Cash Book
13 Chapter 7 (continued) Class Activity
• Petty Cash book
14 Chapter 8 Assignment
• Cash Flow Statement
15 Review
16 Final Review
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Dansby, R. L., Kaliski, B. S., Lawrence, M.D., (2010), College Accounting, (5th Edition) Paradigm
Publishing.
2. Meigs, R.F., (2016), Accounting the Basis for Business Decisions. McGraw Hill.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Heintz, J. A., Parry, R.W., (2019), College Accounting, (23rd Edition), Cengage Learning.
2. ACCA Recording Financial Transactions: version 1: FA1 (ACCA - Foundations in Accountancy),
Get through guides.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):
This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Principles of Management
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : None
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM
This course focuses on the needs of those who are preparing themselves for an exciting, rewarding,
and enriching career in the field of management. The main aim is to provide students with issues and
situations they can identify with while preparing themselves in gaining knowledge and insights in
management. A well accepted definition of management sees it as getting things done through other
people. A manager does not do things. He or she makes things happen. In getting things done through
others, a manager performs several functions. These functions are planning, organizing, staffing,
leading, and controlling. Much of the course work will be devoted to discussing these concepts with
reference to practical examples and cases. A good balance between theory and practice will be
maintained in presenting various concepts.

OBJECTIVES
The course aims to develop in students:

• Skills to hold informed conversations with functional specialists and understand how to
draw effectively on their expertise in managing organizations
• Ability to understand the relevance of the western management principles and theories,
for local settings
• Knowledge to apply course concepts and theory in a practical context
• Skills to demonstrate empirical investigative skills by producing an in-depth analysis of a
management situation usually presented through case studies, resulting in
recommendations for a program of action
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)
At the end of the course, the student will be able to;
1. Explain how managers differ from non-managerial employees
2. Describe the four functions, roles, and skills required of managers
3. Explain the universality of management concept
4. Differentiate between the principles of management laid down by classical theorists, human
relations school and systems theorist
5. Describe an organization as an open system and explain the contingency approach to managing
organization

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Introduction to Management
• Who Are Managers?
• Define management
• Functions of management
• Mintzberg’s managerial role
• Katz’s three essential managerial skills
• Characteristics of an organization
2
The History and evaluation of Management
Historical Background of Management
Scientific Management
General Administrative Theory
Quantitative Approach
Human Relation Approach
The Systems Approach
The Contingency Approach
Current Issues and Trends
3 The organizational Culture and the Manager
• The Manager: Omnipotent or Symbolic
• The Organization’s Culture
• Seven Dimensions of of Organizational
o Culture
• Source and transmission of culture
• The Organizational Environment
• Components of the specific and general environments.
• Dimensions of environmental uncertainty.
4 Decision Making Quiz 01
• The Decision-Making Process
• The Manager as Decision Maker
• Assumptions of rational decision making
• Concepts of bounded rationality, satisficing, and
escalation of commitment
• Programmed and non-programmed decisions
• Three decision-making conditions
• Decision making styles
• Common decision-making biases
• Decision Making for Today’s World
5 Foundations and basic elements of Planning Assignment 01
• Definition of planning
• Formal versus informal planning
• Purposes of planning
• Define goals and plans
• Types of goals organizations might have
• Different types of plans organizations might have
• Traditional goal setting versus management by
objective (MBO) approach
• Characteristics of well-designed goals
• Contingency factors that affect planning
• Contemporary Issues in Planning
6 Basics of Strategic Management
• Definition of strategic management, strategy, and
business model
• The Importance of Strategic
o Management
• Six steps in the strategic management process
 • Major types of corporate strategies
• Concept of competitive advantage and
• Porter’s five forces model
• Generic competitive strategies and the rule of three.
• Strategic Management in Today’s
• Environment
7 Presentation of cases Quiz 02
8 Revision Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Organizational Structure and Design
• Traditional and contemporary views of work specialization,
chain of command, and span of control
• Five forms of departmentalization
• Concept of authority, responsibility, and unity of command.
• Factors influencing the amount of centralization and
decentralization
• Relationship between contingency factors
(environment, technology, size, and strategy) and the
design of an organization
10 Human Resource Management
• Importance of Human Resource management in gaining
sustainable competitive advantage
• Human Resource Planning; Recruitment/ Decruitment;
Selection; Orientation;Training
• Employee Performance Management;
Compensation/Benefits; Career Development
• Current Issues in Human Resource
• Management
11 Motivating Employees Quiz 03
• Motivation as a need-satisfying process
• Early Theories of Motivation
• Contemporary Theories of Motivation
• Concept of distributive justice and procedural justice
• Current Issues in Motivation

12 Team work and Group Behavior Assignment 02

• Characteristics of effective groups
• The stages of group development
• Types of formal groups
• Theories of group formation
• Functional Aspects Of Informal
• Organization
• Group Decision Making
• Distinction between groups and Teams
• Team building process
• Relationship between team building and organizational
performance
 13 Leadership and its characteristics
• Who Are Leaders and What Is Leadership
• Trait Theories of leadership
• Behavioral Theories of Leadership
• Contingency theories of leadership
• Transactional and transformational
• Charismatic and visionary leadership
• Five sources of a leader’s power
14 The process of Control Quiz 04
• Define control
• The three approaches to designing control systems.
• The three steps in the control process
• The three courses of action managers can take in
controlling
• The most frequently used measures of
organizational performance
• Feed-forward, concurrent, and feedback controls
• Types of financial and information controls
• The process of balanced scorecards and benchmarking
• Contemporary Issues in Control
15 Case Presentation and submission
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Mary Coulter & Robbins, Management, International ed. (Latest Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. In addition, the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
 Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.

Grade Percentage Grade Point Status

A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Sociology
Course Code :
Pre-requisite :
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM

This course helps the students see and observe the outward and inward realities of the Society that
guides their lives, as well as appreciates ever-present forces of change that shape and reshape the
society. This also lets them place this society in a global context, highlighting the worldwide structures
and systems that affect us all. It covers Culture, Groups and Organizations, Social Interaction in
Everyday Life, Social Inequality Worldwide, Family, Collective Behavior, Politics & Government, The
Economy & Work, Traditional and Postmodern Societies, Social Change and Technology in their
kaleidoscopic facets.

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• To enable students to observe the outward and inward realities of the society that guides their
lives, as well as analyzes ever-present forces of change that shape and reshape the society.
• To enable the students to have a deep, broad and conceptual insight into the multidimensional
world of various social forces that is ubiquitous, ever-changing and continuous.
• To enable students to place this society in a global context, highlighting the worldwide
structures and systems that affect us all.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;

1. Get familiar with many-sidedness of the human social dynamics in all the landmark stages of
history and to discuss the past, present and future of the society.
2. Discuss the various factors responsible to reshape the society and the parts of society fit
together and change and the consequences of social change.
3. Analyze that we are all creatures of the various groups, organizations and governments in our
environment, we are also their creators.
4. Possess a theoretical awareness of the subject and its connection with other subjects like
Organizational Behavior, Human Resource, Marketing etc.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY: ORIGIN
AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE
• Sociological perspectives
• Subject matter of Sociology
• Sociology and other Sciences
• The development of Sociology
• Sexual discrimination in early Sociology
Applied and Clinical Sociology
2 CULTURE:
• Patterns of culture
 • Theory of cultural determinism
• Layers of culture
• Cultural Relativism
• Manifestation of culture
• Development of culture
• Cultural universals
• Types of culture
• Language as the foundation of culture
• Cultural Variation
• Culture and dominant ideology
3 RESEARCH METHODS Quiz
• The logic of cause and effect
• Difficulties in sociological research
• Basic research methods
• A research model
• Research ethics
4 SOCIETY Presentation
• Characteristics, Elements and Functions
• Theories about origin of Society
• Evolution of Society
• Social structure
• Society and technology
5 SOCIALIZATION Presentation
• Kinds and agents of socialization
• Total institution
• Gender socialization and gender roles
• The role of socialization
• The social development of self, mind and emotions
• Socialization through life course
6 SOCIAL INEQUALITY Assignment
• Social mobility
• Poverty
• Gender inequality
• Race and ethnic inequality
• Social inequality in Pakistan
7 GLOBAL STRATIFICATION Case Study
• Systems of social stratification
• Social class and its determinants
• Theoretical analysis of global stratification
• • Theories of how world’s nations became
8 Revision Total Marks: 15

Mid-Term Examination
9 THE FAMILY
• Family and Marriage
• Characteristics of Family and Marriage
 • Marriage and Family in theoretical perspective
• Family life cycle
• Functions of the Family
• Types of families
• Recruitment for the family
• Changes in the Family
• Divorce and Compatibility
• Two sides of the family life
• Family system in Pakistan
10 DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL Quiz
• Theories of Deviance
• Conformity and Obedience
• Informal and Formal Social Control
• Law and Society
• Types of crime
• Criminal justice system
11 GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS Presentation
• Types of groups
• Group leadership
• Types of leadership
• The rationalization of society
• Formal organizations and bureaucracy
• Voluntary associations
• Humanizing corporate culture
• Japanese corporate model
12 THE ECONOMY AND WORK Presentation
• Historical overview
• Sectors of the Economy
• Economics Systems
• Work in the post industrial Economy
13 POLITICS, POWER AND GOVERNMENT Assignment
• Power, authority and coercion
• A new world order
• Politics in global perspective
• Various forms of government
• Dehumanizing aspects of war
14 SOCIAL CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY Case Study
• Importance and types of promotion
• Channels of communication
• Objectives, budgeting and promotional mix
• • Legal environments of promotion
15 REVISION AND GROUP PROJECT
PRESENTATIONS
16 REVISION AND GROUP PROJECT Total Marks: 15
PRESENTATIONS
Final-Term Examination
RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach by Henslin, James M. (2011), Prentice Hall. (Latest
Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS
In addition, the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
Mid Term • Objective 60 50% 30
20
• Subjective
40
Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
 Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester
 HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
In Pursuit of Excellence
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
___________________________________________________________________________________
COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE OFFER SUMMARY

Course Title : Statistical Inference
Course Code :
Pre-requisite : Business Statistics
Credit Hours : 3(3+0)
Program(s) :
Semester(s) :
Session :
Teacher :
Email :
Contact :

COURSE AIM
The course will include SPSS, review of descriptive statistics through SPSS, discrete and continuous
probability distribution, mathematical expectation, Normal distribution, confidence interval,
hypotheses testing, inference concerning regression. Apart from manual calculations, students will be
taught how to use SPSS for inferential statistics

OBJECTIVES
This course has been designed:

• Make students understand the concept of different statistical tools used in statistical analysis
• Develop in them the understanding of the concept and utilization of hypothesis testing in
business world
• Familiarize the students with the concept and utilization of regression and correlation analysis
in business world
• Enable the students to make decision regarding the use of appropriate statistical technique as
per the situation

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)

At the end of the course, the student will be able to;

1. Understand the descriptive statistics

2. Understand the difference between the descriptive and inferential statistics
 3. Have a strong conceptual foundation of statistical analysis, particularly statistical inference
4. Show the application of statistical analysis and statistical inference in business decision
making

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Learning will be accomplished through lectures, outside readings, case analysis and student
participation in classroom discussion and presentations. Grading will tend to focus on students’
overall personality rather than on one or two aspects.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
• Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.
• Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as absence. If
you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short while, you will be marked
absent.
• Keep your cell phone off during the class.
• Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
• Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and your fellow
students.
• Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
• Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
• Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other course as
work for this course).
• The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topic(s) to be covered Activities

1 Review of Descriptive Statistic and SPSS
• Definition and concepts
• Measurement Scales
• Measure of central tendency
• Measure of dispersion
• Five Number Summary
• Empirical Rule
2 Review of Descriptive Statistic and SPSS
• Z Scores
• Skewness and Kurtosis
• Graphical representation of dat
• Presentation of data on SPSS
• Computation of central tendency and dispersion on SPSS
3 Mathematical Expectation Quiz 01
• Concept of Random variable
• Computation of Mean and Variance of Random Variable
 • Creation of new variable from the existing Random Variable
g(x)
• Mean and variance of g(x)
4 Discrete probability distribution
• Bionomial Distribution
• Hypergeometric Distribution
• Application of distributions
5 Discrete probability distribution
• Hypergeometric Distribution
• Poisson Distribution
• Application of distributions
6 Continuous probability distribution Assignment 01
• Concept of continuous distribution
• Difference between the continuous and discrete variabl
• Normal distribution
7 Continuous probability distribution (Cont…) Quiz 02
• Normal Distribution
• Application of Normal Distribution
• Conversion of discrete distribution into continuous distribution
8 Revision Total Marks: 15
Mid-Term Examination
9 Sampling Theory
• Sampling distribution of Mean
• Sampling distribution of difference of mean
• T distribution
10 Estimation of Parameter (Confidence Interval) Quiz 03
• Concept of Estimation of Parameter
• Confidence interval of a mean, difference of means, mean of
differences (paired observations).
11 Estimation of Parameter (Confidence Interval) Assignment 02
• Confidence interval of variance
• F distribution - Confidence interval of ratio of two variances
• Use of SPSS in determining Confidence Intervals
12 Hypothesis Testing
• Concept of Hypothesis testing
• Application of hypothesis testing in business
• Test concerning means
13 Hypothesis Testing
• Test concerning variance and equality of variance
• Goodness-of-fit
• Test of independence
• Use of SPSS in hypotheses testing
14 Regression and Correlation
• Concept of Correlation
• Computation of coefficient of correlation
 • Computation of coefficient of determination
• Use of SPSS for correlation computation and interpretation of
its result
• Concept of regression
15 Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
• Concept of ANOVA
• Computation of test
• Use of SPSS for ANOVA
• Interpretation of SPSS result for ANOVA
16 Revision Total Marks: 15
Final-Term Examination

RESCHEDULING OF CLASSES
The teachers at Hamdard University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case of an
emergency, teacher may reschedule the class with prior notice and make sure every students is
informed about new schedule. In rare case an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students
are informed through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Introduction to Statistics by Ronald Walpole, 3rd edition, published by Macmillan Publishing Co.
(Latest Edition)

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Introduction to Statistics by Neil A. Weiss, Fourth Edition, by Addison-Wesley publishing

Company, Inc.
2. Statistics for Business and Economics by Paul Newbold, Fourth Edition by Prentice Hall (Latest
Edition)
3. SPSS for Dummies by Arthur Griffith (Latest Edition)
4. Statistical Methods for Practice and Research by Ajai S. Gaur and Sanjaya S. Gaur (Latest Edition)

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

Total
Assessment Requirement for Grading / Due Date Marks Percentage
Marks

Class Work;

Sessional Marks • Midterm 15% 30 100% 30

15
• End term 15%. 15
Consist of 40-55% of entire course.
Mid Term Exam Pattern: 60 50% 30
• Objective 20
• Subjective 40
 Time: (90 Minutes)
Consist of entire course.
Exam Pattern:
End Term • Objective 20 100 40% 40
• Subjective 80
Time: (180 Minutes)

TOTAL 100
100%

GRADE PLAN
FMS-HU uses the following grading system in order to evaluate student performance. Total marks
obtained in a single course will be rounded to nearest whole number.
Grade Percentage Grade Point Status
A+ 91 or above 4.00 Exceptional
A 86 – 90 4.00 Outstanding
A- 82 – 85 3.67 Excellent
B+ 78 – 81 3.33 Very Good
B 74 – 77 3.00 Good
B- 70 – 73 2.67 Fair
C+ 66 – 69 2.33 Satisfactory
C 62 – 65 2.00 Average
C- 58 – 61 1.67 Below Average
D+ 54 – 57 1.33 Marginal
D 50 – 53 1.00 Poor
F Below 50 0.00 Fail
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):

This is a figure ranging preferably from 0.00 to 4.00 be used to indicate the performance of a student
in the semester concerned.
GPA= Sum over all courses in a Semester (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Semester Credit Hours

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA):

It will be calculated using the following relationships:
CGPA= Sum over all taken courses in all Semesters (Course Credit Hours x Grade Point Earned)
Total Credit Hours taken in all Semester