BS Economics and Finance

What BS Economics and Finance covers, career paths in Pakistan, and which universities offer it.

Quick Facts

Degree LevelBS
DisciplineBusiness, Economics
Offered By 22 universities in our directory
Typical Duration4 years

BS Economics and Finance is a four-year undergraduate degree combining economic analysis with financial theory and practice — for students targeting banking, financial analysis and economic policy work.

What You’ll Study

Coursework covers microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics and statistics, corporate finance, financial markets and instruments, investment analysis, monetary economics, financial modelling, and risk management.

Career Scope in Pakistan

The combination is well suited to Pakistan’s financial sector. Graduates work in commercial and investment banking, financial and credit analysis, treasury and risk management, asset management, economic research at the State Bank and policy bodies, financial consultancy, and increasingly fintech.

Reported entry-level banking and finance salaries commonly fall around PKR 80,000-150,000 per month, above general graduate positions, with progression considerably higher in senior roles. Risk and compliance has expanded substantially as regulatory expectations tightened and is comparatively insulated from cyclical hiring. Econometrics and financial modelling capability distinguishes candidates for analytical roles, and the CFA qualification complements the degree strongly.

Admission Requirements

Intermediate or an equivalent qualification, plus the admission test used by the university concerned. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.

Where You Can Study This

  • 22 universities
  • 11 cities
  • 16 public
  • 6 private
University City Sector Duration Fees whole programme
Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Public 4 years —
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology Islamabad Public 2 Years —
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology Islamabad Public 4 Years —
International Islamic University Islamabad Public 4 Years —
Islamia College Peshawar Peshawar Public — —
Karakurum International University Gilgit Public 4 years 334,260 (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027)
Kohat University of Science and Technology Kohat Public — —
National University of Modern Languages Islamabad Public — —
National University of Modern Languages Islamabad Public — —
NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Public 4 years —
The University of Larkano Larkana Public — 296,600 (2026)
University of Education Lahore Public — —
University of Education Lahore Public — —
University of Poonch Poonch Public 4 years —
University of Sindh Mirpur Khas Public 4 years 189,000 (2026)
Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bagh Public 4 years 319,430 (Fall 2024 onward)
Beaconhouse National University Lahore Private — —
Institute of Business Management Karachi Private 4 Years —
Jinnah University for Women Karachi Private 4 Years —
National Institute of Technology, Lahore Lahore Private — —
Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology Peshawar Private — —
University of Lahore Lahore Private 4 years 841,400 (2026-27)

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary can economics and finance graduates expect?

Entry-level banking and finance roles are commonly reported around PKR 80,000-150,000 per month, above general graduate positions, with senior roles considerably higher. These are aggregated public estimates varying by institution and city.