Greenwich University · Karachi, Pakistan
SKM School of Business — Greenwich University
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Business · Enterprise · Leadership · In honour of Saeed Kamal Mughal

SKM School of Business

Don't just study business. Build one.

A flagship business school built on one conviction: students learn business by being surrounded by live business activity. Less an academic block than a living business ecosystem — designed to produce not only graduates, but founders, managers, innovators and contributors to Pakistan's growth. Named in honour of Saeed Kamal Mughal (SKM) and mentored by veteran banker Sirajuddin Aziz, who lends his name to the school's endowed Chair.

A living business ecosystem — in the heart of DHA, Karachi

The SKM School of Business is a flagship school where students apply concepts to real ventures and live projects — and begin building opportunity while still studying. Co-working, incubation and mentorship surround the classroom; alumni and industry are integrated from day one. Named in honour of Saeed Kamal Mughal (SKM), Director of Greenwich University, and guided by Distinguished Mentor Sirajuddin Aziz, in whose name the school holds an endowed Chair.

Case-method business class at SKM School of Business, Greenwich University Karachi
Learning by building real ventures
A living ecosystem of co-working & incubation
Case-method, Harvard-style teaching
Analytics & simulation-driven strategy
Industry & alumni integrated from day one
Built to create job creators & ethical managers

Programmes offered

Associate, bachelors, masters, MPhil and doctoral pathways built around live projects, internships and a venture mindset.

Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Accounting

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Finance

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Marketing

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Human Resource Management

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Islamic Banking & Finance

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Project Management

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Business Analytics

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Undergraduate

Associate Degree in Economics & Finance

Duration2 years
EligibilityIntermediate / A Level
Credit hours70
StructureCoursework + Internship + Capstone
Postgraduate & MBA at the Graduate School

What makes it different

Six ways the Business School turns education into business creation.

Learning by building

  • Concepts applied to real ventures and live projects
  • Students start building opportunity while still studying
  • Assessed through outcomes, not only exams

A living ecosystem

  • Co-working, incubation & mentorship around every class
  • Industry and alumni integrated from day one
  • An environment, not just a classroom block

National in purpose

  • Built to create job creators, exporters and ethical managers
  • Anchored to Pakistan's growth and enterprise
  • Responsibility and ethics at the core

Case-method teaching

  • Harvard-style discussion rooms and debate
  • Real scenarios from local and global business
  • Decision-making under pressure

Analytics-driven

  • A dedicated simulation & analytics lab
  • Data, dashboards and evidence-based strategy
  • Modern tools employers expect

Founder-ready

  • On-campus incubation centre and pitch forums
  • From idea to MVP to launch
  • A student venture portfolio at graduation

The ecosystem & labs

Spaces designed so business is something students live, not just study.

Business simulation and analytics lab at SKM School of Business, Karachi
Smart & Harvard-style discussion roomsExecutive boardroom & leadership suiteBusiness simulation & analytics labCo-working & incubation centreFaculty offices & mentoring roomsStudent collaboration zonesInnovation display & speaker area

Signature initiatives

Startup Incubator

Founder Roundtables

Live Venture Lab

Business Plan Challenge

Industry Mentor Network

Annual Enterprise Expo

Faculty

Academics and practitioners who teach business by doing. Emails shown are placeholders for the handoff.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shaiq, SKM School of Business

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shaiq

Professor · Marketing
Marketing, Consumer Behaviour & Brand Strategy
shaiq@greenwich.edu.pk
Prof. Dr. Tauseef, SKM School of Business

Prof. Dr. Tauseef

Professor · Management
Strategic Management & Leadership
tauseef@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Syed Asad Hussain, SKM School of Business

Dr. Syed Asad Hussain

Associate Professor
Business Analytics & Operations
asad@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Hassan Adil, SKM School of Business

Dr. Hassan Adil

Associate Professor · Finance
Finance, Investment & Risk
hadil@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Mahpara Begum, SKM School of Business

Dr. Mahpara Begum

Associate Professor
Organisational Behaviour & HRM
mbegum@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Emad ul Karim, SKM School of Business

Dr. Emad ul Karim

Assistant Professor
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
emad@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Asad Hussain Butt, SKM School of Business

Dr. Asad Hussain Butt

Assistant Professor
Marketing & Digital Business
abutt@greenwich.edu.pk
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, SKM School of Business

Dr. Zulfiqar Ali

Associate Professor
Supply Chain & Operations
zali@greenwich.edu.pk

The Founder's Journey

From first live case to a venture portfolio at graduation.

01
Foundations & Live Cases

Core business knowledge taught through real-world case discussion.

02
First Live Project

Students work on an actual brief from day one.

03
Incubation & Co-working

Ideas move into the on-campus incubation centre.

04
Mentorship & Industry

Matched with mentors, founders and corporate partners.

05
Analytics & Decision-Making

Simulation lab, data and evidence-based strategy.

06
Venture Build / Capstone

Build an MVP or a consulting capstone for a real client.

07
Graded Internship

Assessed placement that turns study into capability.

08
Launch & Portfolio

Pitch forums, demo days and a venture portfolio.

09
Graduation

Graduates leave as founders, managers and innovators.

Industry & careers

Industry is built into the school — mentors, internships, placements and a founder alumni community.

Startup incubation and pitch forum at SKM School of Business, Greenwich University Karachi
Industry Mentor Network
Graded, assessed internships
Corporate placement support
Alumni founder community
Live consulting projects
Annual Enterprise Expo

Named in honour of Saeed Kamal Mughal

The school carries the name of Saeed Kamal Mughal (SKM), Director of Greenwich University, whose integrity and principles helped lay the foundation on which the institution stands — a standard for ethical, principled enterprise.

SKM
Director, Greenwich University

Saeed Kamal Mughal

A leader whose values shape the school that bears his name. The SKM School of Business stands for enterprise built on integrity — producing founders and managers who lead responsibly.

The Sirajuddin Aziz Chair & Mentorship

Veteran banker, author and Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan, Sirajuddin Aziz — "Siraj sahab" — serves as the school's Distinguished Mentor, and lends his name to an endowed Chair in his honour.

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Distinguished Mentor · The Sirajuddin Aziz Chair

Sirajuddin Aziz

A career spanning roughly four decades of principled leadership across Pakistan's financial sector — including as Chief Executive of Bank Alfalah and President & CEO of Habib Metropolitan Bank, and as Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan. A prolific author and columnist on management and leadership, Siraj sahab mentors the school's students and faculty and anchors the Sirajuddin Aziz Chair — funding visiting scholars, leadership lectures and research in ethical enterprise.

See the Honoris Causa roll

Admissions

Eligibility

Intermediate / A Level or equivalent for undergraduate entry
A relevant Bachelor's for graduate programmes
Admission test and/or interview as applicable
Standard fee structure; executive education priced per programme

Required documents

CNIC / B-Form
Academic transcripts & certificates
Matric & Intermediate / A Level results
Admission / application form
Passport-size photographs
Portfolio or statement (where applicable)
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Contact the Business School

For admissions, incubation, partnerships and programme queries, contact the SKM School of Business.

School of Business Office

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Greenwich University, DHA · Arabian Sea, Karachi
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Office hours
Monday – Saturday · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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