Lahore University of Management Sciences

The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is Pakistan’s premier business school. Established in 1985 by leading businesses in Pakistan, SDSB was founded to develop high-caliber managerial talent through world-class degree programs. The School launched its case-based MBA program in 1986, with advisory support from distinguished scholars at Harvard, IMD, and the University of Western Ontario.

Today, SDSB offers undergraduate programs in Accounting and Finance and Management Sciences. Its graduate offerings include the MBA, Executive MBA, and several specialized MS programs in Business and Public Policy, Healthcare Management and Innovation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Accounting & Analytics, and Supply Chain & Retail Management, along with a PhD in Management. The LUMS Executive Education Center is a leader in professional development, offering an extensive portfolio of open-enrollment and custom programs. SDSB is known for its deep engagement with business, public, and private sector organizations, a key factor in its distinctiveness. With a network of over 12,000 alumni, many hold leadership roles in national and international organizations.

As a pioneer of case-method pedagogy in Pakistan, SDSB champions student-centered learning. Faculty members have developed over 800 cases and industry/technical notes, some of which have been included in Harvard Business Publishing since 2017.

The LUMS campus spans 110 acres, featuring modern, purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for learning and collaboration. SDSB attracts top talent through a rigorous merit-based selection process, ensuring a distinguished body of students, faculty, and staff. Graduates of the School are highly sought after by leading recruiters across Pakistan and beyond.