Bachelor of Business Administration BBA Complete Guide 2024

BBA degree programs are specially designed for students who want to work in business studies and administration. BBA specializations including finance, banking, marketing, human resources and accounting allow graduates to get various job careers.

Business Administration is one of the most demanded specializations. It is contracted as BBA. It is a bachelor's degree in business finance, accounting, administration and commerce. Graduates can get work in multinational companies, government sectors and abroad as well. The Bachelor of Business Administration is one of the most valuable undergraduate degrees and has a high scope in business industry.

Major Or Specializations Of BBA

There are following majors and specializations of BBA.

Major subjects

  • Business Economics

  • Management Accounting

  • Statistics

  • Marketing Management

  • Accounting, Management and Finance

  • Security Analysis

  • Essentials and Principles of Management

There are also following many BBA specializations:

  • BBA in Business Administration

  • BBA in International Business

  • BBA in Computer Application

  • BBA in Finance

  • BBA in Entrepreneurship

  • BBA in Hospitality

  • BBA in Human Resources

  • BBA in Information Systems

  • BBA Finance

  • BBA in Banking and Insurance

  • BBA Information Technology

  • BBA Human Resource

  • BBA Marketing

  • Sports Management

  • Business Accounting and Insurance Management

  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management

  • BBA Communication and Media Management

  • BBA Foreign Trade

  • BBA Hospitality and Hotel Management

  • Banking and Finance Management

  • Entrepreneurship and Family Businesses

  • Hospitality and Hotel Management

  • Marketing Management

Duration And Credit Hours Of BBA

It is a 4 year undergraduate degree program of full time study and divided into 8 semesters. The 4-years BBA program gives out the needs of those students who are looking for job opportunities in management professions or towards higher education in business studies. For the completion of BBA degree program, a student must have:

Pass courses with at least 130 credit hours, including all that courses which have been specified as core and elective courses.

Courses wise credit hours distribution

General Education 39
Foundation Courses 18
Distribution Requirements 18
Major Courses 39
Foundation Courses 18
Business Project 6
Elective Courses 12
8th semester 15
Total 136

Semester wise credit hours distribution

Semesters Credit hours
1st semester 17
2nd semester 17
3rd semester 18
4th semester 18
5th semester 15
6th semester 18
7th semester 15
8th semester 15

Scope And Career Of BBA

BBA has a wide scope in national and international business level. The students after having BBA are preferred by employers in business, commerce, finance and management. There are many professional opportunities for BBA graduates in Pakistan for a successful future career.

  • Marketing Executive

  • Market Research Analyst

  • Sales Executive

  • Business Development Executive

  • Human Resource Manager

  • Management Trainee

  • Branch Manager

  • Retail Manager

  • Event Manage

  • Operations Manager

  • Airport Manager

  • Hotel General Manager

  • Commercial Lender

  • Financial Analyst

  • Bank Branch Manager

  • Financial Planner

  • Financial Manager

  • Portfolio Manager

  • Security Analyst

  • Trust Manager

  • Sales Executive

  • Marketing Executive

  • Advertising Executive

  • Market Research Analyst

  • HR Assistant

  • HR Coordinator

  • HR Specialist

  • HR Recruiter

  • Logistic Executive

  • Operations Executive

  • Procurement Executive

  • Project Management Executive

  • Supply Chain Executive

  • Finance Managers

  • Human Resource Managers

  • Information Systems Managers

  • Production Managers

  • Management Accountants

  • Marketing Managers

  • Bank Manager

Salaries

Students who have BBA degree holders, their salaries depend on the abilities, skills and work experience, it also depends on the working of students. But the starting salary of a business graduates start from 40,000- 50,000 per month. The salaries with 3 to 4 years experience start from 70,000 to 90,000.

Skills And Learning Outcomes Of BBA

BBA helps students to build strong supervision and management quality. It helps to evolve problem-solving and management skills and improve tactical thinking and skill, which is really needed in a competitive business world.

  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Analytical Skills

  • Leadership Skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Problem-Solving Skills

  • Entrepreneurial Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Technical Skills

Learning Outcomes Of BBA

  • They have an ability to apply knowledge of economics, management, mathematics, marketing and finance basics to the solution of complicated business finance issues.

  • They also have an ability to analyze, formulate and identify composite business problems reaching validate conclusions using different case studies.

  • Also have an ability to illustrate management skills while managing business level projects.

  • Graduates also have an ability to coordinate effectively (verbally and writing) in corporate settings.

  • An ability to work as an individual and in a team work in various organizations or in business sectors.

  • Ability to express entrepreneurial skills, necessary to implement at starting level business ideas in a progressive way.

  • They also have an ability to analyze and apply appropriate equipment and techniques to create and disperse business information.

Syllabus And Courses Of BBA

1st semester

Courses Credit hours
Islamiat/Ethics 2
Elementary Mathematics 3
English-I (Language in Use) 3
Introduction to Business 3
Computer (Introduction and Applications) 3
Principles of Micro Economics 3

2nd semester

English-II (Academic Reading and Writing) 2
Principles of Macro Economics 3
Financial Accounting (Basic) 3
Principles of Management 3
Pakistan Studies 2
Introduction to Psychology (BBA) 3

3rd semester

Elementary Statistics 3
English-III (Business Communication-I) 3
Principles of Marketing 3
Cost Accounting 3
Financial Management (Basic) 3
Data Base Management System 3

4th semester

English-IV (Business Communication-II) 3
Mercantile Law 3
Introduction to Sociology 3
Money and Banking 3
Financial Accounting (Advanced) 3
Visual Programming Concept 3

5th semester

Business Research Methods 3
Credit Management 3
Web Engineering 3
Human Resource Management 3
Company Law 3

6th semester

Taxation Management (Basic) 3
Management Information System 3
Development Economics 3
Current Business Affairs 3
Auditing 3
Corporate Governance 3

7th semester

Small Business Management 3
Mathematics (Advanced) 3
Pakistan Economy 3
Financial Analysis 3
Managerial Accounting 3

8th semester

Financial Management (Advanced) 3
Taxation Management (Advanced) 3
Statistics (Advanced) 3
E-Commerce 3
Financial Institutions and Services 3

Related Courses Of BBA

  • BS Accounting and Finance

  • BS Engineering and Technology

  • BS Mass Communication

  • Bachelor's Laws (LLB)

  • BS Public administration

  • Bs Business informatics

  • BS Business studies

  • BS Economics

  • BS Management studies

  • BS Marketing

  • BS Digital Marketing

Fee Structure Of BBA

Some universities fee structure for BBA program:

Government College Women University 41,500 per semester
National Textile University 110,000 per semester
University Of Science and Technology 35,500 per semester
The Government Sadiq College Women University 32,000 per semester
Bahauddin Zakria University,multan 24,000 per semester
Government College University 70,000 per semester
University Of Agriculture 84,500
University Of Gujrat 72,400 per semester
Allama Iqbal Open University 28,000 per semester
Comsats University 136,500 per semester
Federal Urdu University Of Arts Science AND Technology 90,000 per semester

Further Courses After BBA

There are various courses which a student can peruse after a BBA degree program.

  • Entrepreneurship Development Program

  • Masters Of Business Administration (MBA)

  • PGDM

  • Chartered Accountant

  • Bachelor of Law(LLB)

  • PG Diploma in Banking

  • MS in Finance Management

  • Master of Management Studies

  • MS Public administration

  • MS Business informatics

  • MS Business studies

  • MS Economics

  • MS Management studies

  • MS Marketing

  • MS Digital Marketing

  • Master in Finance Management

  • PG Certification in Data Science

  • PhD in Business Management

  • PhD in Finance and Marketing

  • PhD in Finance Management

  • PhD in Digital Marketing

Admission Process of BBA

  • Students can apply by visiting the campus of the desired university and can also apply online.

  • To apply online, they are informed to go to the official website of the university and find the application form.

  • Fill out the application form by adding all personal information and previous academic record detail.

  • Also must attach photocopies of ID card and previous academic record certifications.

  • After the confirmation of all details, submit the application form successfully.

  • Verify the application confirmation via SMS or email.

Eligibility Criteria Of BBA

  • Students must have intermediate qualification with minimum 50% marks.

  • They also must have 50% marks in matriculation.

  • They also must have at least 50% passing marks in the admission test.

Admission Intakes And Entry Test Of BBA

Typically admissions of BBA start in September and January. Some universities also take admissions in august/February. Entry test is not mandatory to take admission in the BBA program in all public and private universities. but some universities conduct their own entry test for admission in BBA and some accept NAT test conducted by NTS. This test contains 100 total marks without any negative marking. Applicants must have at least 50% marks in the admission test to apply in any university for the BBA program.

Merit/Merit Formula Of BBA

The merit of a BBA degree program is not very high. Generally it starts from 80% in top ranked public sector universities and ends at 68% in private sector universities of Pakistan. The merit formula to calculate merit of BBA is as:

Intermediate marks=50%

Matriculation marks=50%

Or

NAT /admission test=50%

Intermediate marks=40%

Matriculation marks=10%

Top Colleges And Universities In Pakistan Of BBA

There are many universities in Pakistan which are offering BBA degree program. There are some top universities are:

  • Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

  • National Lahore University of Management Sciences

  • College of Business Administration and Economics

  • Iqra University

  • Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

  • University Of Punjab

  • Lahore School of Economics

  • University of Management and Technology

  • COMSATS University Islamabad.

  • Lahore University of Management Sciences

  • Institute of Business Administration

  • Lahore School of Economics

  • Institute of Business Administration, Sukkur

  • National College of Business Administration and Economics

  • University of Central Punjab

  • University of Karachi

  • National University of Sciences and Technology

  • Government College University, Lahore

  • Islamia University of Bahawalpur

  • Sukkur IBA University

  • Institute of Business Management , Karachi

  • Hamdard University

  • Imperial College Of Business Studies, Lahore

  • Leads University Lahore

  • University of Agriculture

  • National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

  • Bahria University, Islamabad

  • Hajvery University Lahore

  • The University of Lahore

  • Bahria College Islamabad

  • International Islamic University, Islamabad

  • Bahauddin Zakariya University

  • Gift University, Gujranwala

  • Institute of Management Sciences, Lahore

  • University of Gujarat

  • University of Peshawar

  • National Textile University

  • Mohammad Ali Jinnah University,

  • Beacon house National University

  • University of Sindh

  • Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan

  • Superior University