Post-Graduate Programs
The MPhil programmes are designed to develop high level
professionals and to provide the basis for pursuing further academic
qualifications including PhD in the relevant discipline.
The MPhil Programmes require a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work
with an additional thesis requirement of 6 credit hours for the MPhil. The
course work (excluding thesis) is expected to be completed in 1 - 1½ years of
full time study.
The Ph. D programmes require a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work
after MPhil followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as
PhD researcher. The Ph. D dissertation must be evaluated by at least two Ph. D
experts from technologically / academically advanced foreign countries in
addition to local Committee member. An open defense of dissertation is essential
part of Ph. D programme after positive evaluation. The dissertation publication of at least one research paper based on the Ph. D research in an HEC
approved "X" category journal is a requirement for the award of Ph. D degree
("Y" in case of Social Sciences only).
The Lahore School of Economics offers Ph. D programmes in Economics and Business
Administration.
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