The Department of Management Sciences at the Abbottabad Campus was established in 2003 and has been a beacon of CUI’s mission to offer modern academic programs incorporating the latest technologies and contemporary managerial practices. From its modest beginnings, this department has grown to become one of the oldest and third largest departments within the Abbottabad Campus, a testament to its resilience and commitment to excellence.

The department boasts a team of 51 full-time faculty members, with over half holding advanced international degrees, including 23 PhDs. This mix of local and global academic expertise reflects the department’s dedication to delivering high-quality education and conducting impactful research, positioning it at the forefront of management sciences.

Currently, we are offering undergraduate programs in Business Administration with specializations in HR, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Hospitality and Tourism Management, as well as degrees in Economics and Business Data Analytics. Additionally, the department offers five graduate programs, including PhD and MS in Management Sciences, an MS in Project Management, an MS in Economics, and an MBA.

At the Department of Management Sciences, students are not just educated but encouraged to develop their unique expertise, benefiting from an environment that nurtures future leaders. The department’s close collaboration with industry and academia enriches the learning experience, as evidenced by numerous successful alumni who have made significant contributions within and outside Pakistan, inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Vision

We aspire to be a leader in business education and research in Pakistan.

Mission

Fostering teaching and learning through knowledge indigenization and pedagogical innovation, rigorous research, and providing impactful solutions to business and social challenges.

Core Values

Integrity – Integrity is the quality of being truthful and having strong moral values. It involves holding definite principles, a sense of responsibility, and most importantly, consistency in actions. Integrity is crucial in maintaining honor, dignity, and ethical considerations at individual and organizational levels, with or without a monitoring system.

Critical Thinking – Critical thinking means questioning, analyzing, and thinking of new and alternative ways to solve problems. This kind of thinking leads to fresh ideas and innovative solutions.

Teamwork – Teamwork is about collaborating and combining different strengths and perspectives to achieve common goals. It’s valuing each other’s input, supporting one another, and sharing responsibilities to enhance learning and drive academic success.

Sustainability – Sustainability means making choices that protect the planet for future generations, incorporating eco-friendly practices into daily life and education to avoid harming the environment tomorrow.