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Associate Degree Program in Business Administration (ADP BA)

Associate Degree Program in Business Administration (ADP BA)

Introduction

The Associate Degree Program in Business Administration (ADP BA) is a two-year, post-intermediate qualification designed to equip students with essential business knowledge, practical skills, and professional competence needed to excel in today’s dynamic corporate environment. Offered over four semesters, this flexible and fast-paced program provides a valuable opportunity to earn a recognized qualification in market-driven disciplines within a short period of time.

The program aims to develop students’ analytical, managerial, and entrepreneurial acumen through a balanced blend of theoretical learning and practical application. By engaging with real-life business scenarios and contemporary market practices, students gain a deeper understanding of how organizations operate within the global business landscape.

Graduates of the ADP in Business Administration are prepared to enter the workforce immediately in a variety of business sectors, including management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. At the same time, the program offers academic progression pathways, as earned credits may be transferred toward a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Overall, the ADP in Business Administration serves as both a launchpad for professional growth and a foundation for further academic advancement, making it an ideal choice for individuals seeking to build a strong start in the world of business.

Program Objectives

To equip individuals with up-to-date business management skills that enhance their professional value and enable
them to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Career Prospects

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Advertising & Promotion
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality Management
  • General Management
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Corporate Assistant
  • Consumer Services Representative
  • Business Development Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Financial Assistant
  • Production and Operation Assistant

Eligibility Criteria

35% marks in Intermediate or equivalent

Program Structure

The degree requires 66 credit hours course work.

Scheme of Study
Program Duration 02 Years
Semester Duration 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination
Course Load 15-18 credit hours (per semester)

A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if:
1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5
2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration.
Attendance 75 %
Total Credit Hours 71
Program Duration 02 Years
Semester Duration 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination
Course Load 15-18 credit hours (per semester)

A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if:
1) If his/her CGPA is above 3.5
2) The student needs the course to graduate within the maximum duration.
Attendance 75 %
Total Credit Hours 71
ADP BA – Model Roadmap
Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
Semester 1
HSS101 Functional English 3-0-0
MTH208 Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics 3-0-0
HSS103 Islamic Studies 2-0-0
CCL100 Applications of ICT 2-1-0
Fehm e Quran 1-0-0
MGT101 Principles of Management 3-0-0
ACC201 Financial Accounting 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 2
HSS108 Expository Writing 3-0-0
CCS207 Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science 3-0-0
HSS104 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2-0-0
HSS108 Civics & Community Engagement 2-0-0
Fehm e Quran 1-0-0
ACC302 Managerial Accounting 3-0-0
MKT101 Marketing Fundamentals 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 3
HSS109 Social Sciences Elective: Microeconomics 3-0-0
PHY100 Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science 3-0-0
HSS107 Arts and Humanities Elective: Language 2-0-0
MGT201 Entrepreneurship 2-0-0
MGT 305 Management Information Systems 3-0-0
MKT 302 Digital Marketing 3-0-0
FIN 201 Business Finance 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 19
Semester 4
Pakistan Studies 2-0-0
HRM201 Human Resource Management 3-0-0
BKN301 Principles of Banking 3-0-0
ECO302 Macroeconomics 3-0-0
MGT304 Research Methods 3-0-0
MKT303 E-Commerce 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Total 71
Code Course Title Cr. Hrs
Semester 1
HSS101 Functional English 3-0-0
MTH208 Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics 3-0-0
HSS103 Islamic Studies 2-0-0
CCL100 Applications of ICT 2-1-0
Fehm e Quran 1-0-0
MGT101 Principles of Management 3-0-0
ACC201 Financial Accounting 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 18
Semester 2
HSS108 Expository Writing 3-0-0
CCS207 Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science 3-0-0
HSS104 Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2-0-0
HSS108 Civics & Community Engagement 2-0-0
Fehm e Quran 1-0-0
ACC302 Managerial Accounting 3-0-0
MKT101 Marketing Fundamentals 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Semester 3
HSS109 Social Sciences Elective: Microeconomics 3-0-0
PHY100 Natural Science Elective: Introduction to Environmental Science 3-0-0
HSS107 Arts and Humanities Elective: Language 2-0-0
MGT201 Entrepreneurship 2-0-0
MGT305 Management Information Systems 3-0-0
MKT302 Digital Marketing 3-0-0
FIN201 Business Finance 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 19
Semester 4
Pakistan Studies 2-0-0
HRM201 Human Resource Management 3-0-0
BKN301 Principles of Banking 3-0-0
ECO302 Macroeconomics 3-0-0
MGT304 Research Methods 3-0-0
MKT303 E-Commerce 3-0-0
Total Cr. Hrs. 17
Total 71
Domain Cr. Hrs
General Education 34
Major 37
Total 71
Domain Cr. Hrs
General Education 34
Major 37
Total 71