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Suleman Dawood School of Business - LUMS SDSB is one of the top business schools in the region with AACSB accreditation Established in 1986, SDSB is the oldest school at LUMS.

It is Pakistan’s first business school to have earned the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) international accreditation. In addition to its flagship MBA programme, SDSB offers Master of Science degrees in Accounting and Analytics, Business and Public Policy, Financial Management, Healthcare Management and Innovation, Supply Chain and Retail Management, and Technology Management and Entrepreneurship; an Executive MBA, a course-based PhD in Management with specialisations in Organisational Behaviour and Strategy, Finance, and Operations Management; and an undergraduate programme with majors in Accounting and Finance, and Management Science. SDSB aims to produce highly skilled graduates who can lead, transform and create a long-lasting impact in business and society. Every woman accepted into a graduate programme at SDSB is awarded a 50 percent scholarship. This places SDSB among the most avant-garde business schools in the world in seeking to positively impact societal development. As the leading business school in the region, SDSB has honed the case method of learning to offer an unparalleled educational experience. Blended learning and the case based pedagogy with the school’s strong emphasis on experiential learning with industry leaders and access to an unmatched alumni network worldwide lays a solid foundation for growth, innovation, and excellence. Cutting-edge research across the length and breadth of the management domain is a hallmark of the Suleman Dawood School of Business, supporting the expansion of knowledge in the field and contributing to the evolution of managerial practices and societal betterment in Pakistan and abroad.

Bringing organisational practice into the MBA classroom.SDSB welcomed Dr. Rabia Khan, Head of DEI at Jazz, for an MBA gu...
23/09/2026

Bringing organisational practice into the MBA classroom.

SDSB welcomed Dr. Rabia Khan, Head of DEI at Jazz, for an MBA guest session on “DEI in Organisations”, as part of the course taught by Associate Professor Dr. M. Abdur Rahman Malik.

Drawing on her professional experience, Dr. Khan brought a practitioner perspective to the classroom, giving students an opportunity to consider how organisations approach diversity, equity and inclusion and the complexities involved in translating principles into practice.

We thank Dr. Khan for sharing her experience and perspectives with our MBA students.

SDSB faculty continue to shape business knowledge and practice through impactful teaching and research.Associate Profess...
22/09/2026

SDSB faculty continue to shape business knowledge and practice through impactful teaching and research.

Associate Professor Dr. Bushra Naqvi teaches Economics and Finance at SDSB-LUMS. She holds a PhD in Economics Sciences from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France, with research interests spanning monetary and financial economics, international finance, corporate governance, and financial risk management.

Through her research and participant-centred teaching, Dr. Naqvi connects academic knowledge with real-world financial and economic challenges, helping students develop a deeper understanding of complex financial landscapes.

SDSB-LUMS invites submissions to the 14th Asian Management Research & Case Conference (AMRC) in LUMS, Lahore from Januar...
18/09/2026

SDSB-LUMS invites submissions to the 14th Asian Management Research & Case Conference (AMRC) in LUMS, Lahore from January 29-31, 2027.

The theme for this year’s conference is "Managing Through Disruption: Intelligent Organisations, Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Futures".

The submission deadline is Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Learn More: https://amrc.lums.edu.pk/

SDSB faculty continue to influence business practices through their teaching and research.Cutting-edge Research by SD...
18/09/2026


SDSB faculty continue to influence business practices through their teaching and research.

Cutting-edge Research by SDSB faculty, Dr. Moeen Naseer Butt, explores how marketers’ interests are misaligned with the purpose and principles on which the financial statements are produced.

The research delves into why and how marketers should focus more on management accounting as the means for generating a more accurate portrait of the economic reality of the business.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Fizza Kanwal to SDSB as Assistant Professor. Dr. Kanwal is a Fulbright Scholar and holds...
17/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Fizza Kanwal to SDSB as Assistant Professor.

Dr. Kanwal is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a PhD in Management from the University of North Texas, USA.

Her research explores entrepreneurship, workplace experiences, identity-based stereotypes, and DEI. Her research has been published in Financial Times 50 (FT50) A* management journals, including Human Resource Management and Journal of Business Venturing.

Dr. Kanwal currently serves as a Global Ambassador for Pakistan for the Organizational Behavior Division of the Academy of Management (AoM).

We look forward to Dr. Kanwal’s contributions to learning, research, and furthering SDSB’s commitment to academic excellence and real-world impact.

What does project governance look like beyond the classroom? For students enrolled in the MS graduate course "Delivering...
16/09/2026

What does project governance look like beyond the classroom?

For students enrolled in the MS graduate course "Delivering Value Through Capital Projects," taught by Dr. Zehra Waheed, a recent guest session offered exactly that perspective.

Dr. Ata-Ul-Musawir, Assistant Professor at the University of Central Punjab, joined the class to share his expertise on how project governance operates in practice: exploring the structures, processes, and decision-making frameworks that enable organisations to navigate complexity and deliver lasting value through capital projects. The conversation brought theory to life, giving students a richer understanding of the challenges and considerations that shape real-world project delivery.

We are grateful to Dr. Ata-Ul-Musawir for his generosity of time and insight, and for the kind of exchange that makes learning at SDSB a truly meaningful experience.

SDSB faculty continue to shape business knowledge and practice through impactful teaching and research.Dr. Muhammad Sheh...
15/09/2026

SDSB faculty continue to shape business knowledge and practice through impactful teaching and research.

Dr. Muhammad Shehryar Shahid (MBA 2006) is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SDSB-LUMS. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and an MBA from LUMS. His research explores informal entrepreneurship, MSME technology adoption, frugal innovation, and female entrepreneurship in developing economies.

Through his research, teaching, and engagement with start-ups and industry, Dr. Shahid connects entrepreneurship research with practical challenges in emerging markets, helping students develop the knowledge and skills to create and grow ventures.

SDSB ReflectionsSyeda Fizza Naqvi (MS Financial Management), reflects on how her experiences, relationships, and learnin...
14/09/2026

SDSB Reflections
Syeda Fizza Naqvi (MS Financial Management), reflects on how her experiences, relationships, and learning at SDSB are shaping the way she approaches challenges and opportunities.

“One thing I will carry with me from SDSB is the confidence to embrace challenges with curiosity rather than fear. My time at SDSB has been much more than academics. It has been about learning from diverse perspectives, working with incredible peers, and growing through experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Every project, competition, and conversation pushed me to think critically, communicate effectively, and become more resilient. Most importantly, SDSB taught me that meaningful growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone.

The friendships, mentorship, and lessons I have gained here will continue to shape the way I approach opportunities and challenges in the future.”

11/09/2026

LUMS mourns the passing of Syeda Perwin Babar Ali, wife of our Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali, and a cherished member of the LUMS family.

Remembered for her warmth, grace and love of literature and the arts, Mrs. Ali was an author and a graduate of Kinnaird College, Lahore. She shared a close bond with the University. Her autobiography, A Free Spirit, was launched at LUMS in 2019, and Perwin Hall, named in her honour, has been home to generations of LUMS students.

Our deepest condolences to Syed Babar Ali, Syed Hyder Ali, Syeda Henna Ali and their families.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

The Research Unit at SDSB organised a research seminar with Dr. Waqar Ali, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Managem...
10/09/2026

The Research Unit at SDSB organised a research seminar with Dr. Waqar Ali, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Management Control at HEC Paris, on “Hedge Accounting and Banks’ Interest Rate Risk Management.”

Facilitated by Dr. Omair Haroon, the session examined how relaxing hedge accounting requirements under ASU 2017-12 affects banks’ interest rate risk management.

Dr. Ali’s research finds that following the change, banks increased their use of hedge-accounted interest rate derivatives and holdings of longer-term loans, while also experiencing inflows of uninsured deposits and a strengthening of their “deposit franchise.” Rather than further reducing banks’ already low interest rate risk exposure, the change was associated with higher interest income and helped financially weaker banks better manage liquidity risk.

Overall, the findings suggest that banks used the change in accounting standards as an opportunity to make broader, coordinated adjustments to their asset allocation and risk management strategies.

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