Here’s Why you Shouldn’t Go for a 2 Years BBA Degree!

It is the time of admissions, and many students who have completed their 12-years education are looking for a suitable degree program. One of the most popular fields of interest among the students is business administration. In Pakistan, there is a broad network of colleges and universities (Government and Private Sector) offering a 2-year bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as several other disciplines. However, owing to the global advances in the education sector, it is of vital importance to analyze the value of a 2-year bachelor’s program in Pakistan compared to a 4 years degree.

For those who are confused if they should proceed with BBA or BBA (Hons), here are a few facts that you need to know before you decide.

The Scope of the BBA 2 Years Program

The global education environment has become highly competent in recent years. This means that the majority of the global institutes accept 4 years BBA degree (or any other bachelor’s degree) while applying for a Master’s program. If you, or any of your fellows, plan to go abroad for higher education, 2-years BBA may not get you through. There is a very limited scope of education and career options for 2 years of BBA. In Pakistan, we have observed a rather slow decline in this regard. However, with the revised framework of HEC (2019), the decision has been made to offer a 4-years bachelor’s degree.

Dr. Tariq Banuri – Chairman of HEC announced the implementation in the last year. He had explained how Pakistan is falling behind to compete with the global educational institutions. He also said that HEC had already asked universities to abolish the 2-years degree (BA/BSc and MA/MSc) programs. But it was not implemented. “Now is the time for implementation”, he said.

Why 4-years BBA Degree is Better than 2-years?

Business administration is one of the modern disciplines that evolved with digital advances. To encompass and integrate the latest course modules, a 2-year bachelor’s degree is not sufficient. Not only it requires more time, but it also demands familiarity with a few added modules. The honors (4 years) degree enables the students to do a specialization in a particular branch/discipline of the field. On the flip side, the 2-years program only covers a general introduction to the course modules. For the students to compete at a global platform, it is vital to choose a 4-year degree over 2-years bachelor’s program in Pakistan.

Here are the major benefits of choosing 4-years BBA degree:

·    Direct eligibility for 18 years of education programs (MS/M.Phil.) 

·    Direct eligibility to apply in multinational and national professional organizations

·    Wide range of post-graduation scholarship options across the globe.

·    Sufficient field experience and practical knowledge to execute business opportunities

Scope of BBA (Hons) in Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore is home to some of the greatest educational networks in Pakistan. There is a long list of reputable institutes that offer specialized BBA programs for the students after 12 years of education. Being the urban center, the city is full of opportunities for business students. There are ample options for internships and jobs. Students have complete exposure to compete in a competitive environment.

While there are countless options for the students in Lahore, there are a few institutes that are widely acknowledged for their efforts in promoting quality education in the field of business administration. The country has welcomed numerous business professionals who graduated from such institutes.

For quality education, it is undeniably important that the students analyze the course modules offered in different colleges or universities. Prior knowledge in this regard can help the students decide if they are on the right track. While this may be true, the BBA 2-years program in Lahore is rapidly vanishing subject to the government’s reforms in the higher education sector.

For all the students currently seeking admissions in BBA (Hons), it is highly recommended to check for colleges or universities that are envisioned to offer specialized BBA (Hons) programs in Lahore. These institutes provide better grounds and freedom for the students to gain practical knowledge while they continue to study. Practical experience is of high value when it comes to career options in the local as well as the global scenario. Additionally, students can also apply to foreign business schools based on their field experience.