Virtual University Of Pakistan Timergara Campus
FACULTY OF ARTS
Bachelors (2-Year) Programs
• BA
(Bachelor of Arts)
• BA (Mass
Communication)
• BA
(Psychology)
Bachelor of Science (4–year) Programs
• Mass
Communication
• Psychology
Masters (2-Year) Programs
M.Sc. in:
• Applied
Psychology
• Organizational
Psychology
• Mass
Communication
Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs
PGD in:
• Applied
Psychology
• Television
Production
FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science (2–year) Program
MS in:
• Computer
Science
Masters (2-Year) Programs
Master of:
• Computer
Science (MCS)
• Information
Technology (MIT)
• Computer
Science (MCS) Only for VU Graduates
• Information
Technology (MIT) Only for VU Graduates
Bachelor of Science (4–year) Programs
BS in:
• Computer
Science
• Information
Technology
• Software
Engineering
Bachelors (2-Year) Program
B.Sc. in:
• Computer
Science
Associate Degree (2-Year) Programs
ADP in:
• Computer
Networking
• Database
Management System
• Web
Design and Development
Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs
PGD in:
• Computer
Science
• Information
Technology
Deficiency Semester
The “Deficiency Semesters” have been introduced to fulfill
the entry/ pre-requisite requirements of a degree program. Upon successful
completion of area specific courses a candidate can become eligible for
subsequent admission towards the desired program.
• For
Admission towards MCS/MIT
• For
Admission towards MS(CS)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Master of Philosophy (2–year) Program
M.Phil. in:
• Education
(Educational Leadership & Management)
B.Ed. (Hons.) Elementary 4 Year Program
• B.Ed.
(Hons.) ELEMENTARY
Associate Degree (2–year) Program
Associate Degree in:
• Education
B.Ed. (1-Year) Program
• B.Ed.
(Elementary)
Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs
PGD in:
• Education
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Master of Science (2–year) Program
• MS
(Business Administration)
• MBA
(Equivalent to MS)
Masters (2-Year) Programs
Master of:
• Accounting
• Accounting
& Finance
• Banking
& Finance
• Business
Administration (MBA)-Executive)
• Business
Economics (MB Econ)
• Business
Studies (MBS) Equivalent to BBS - Leading to MBA /MSBA
• Commerce
(M.Com)
• Finance
• Human
Resource Management (MHRM)
• Operations
& Supply Chain Management
• Public
Administration (MPA)
Bachelor of Science (4–year) Programs
• BS
(Accounting and Finance)
• BS
(Banking & Finance)
• BS
(Business Administration)
• BS
(Commerce)
• BS
(Commerce) for B.com degree holders
• BS
(Management)
• BS
(Marketing)
• BS
(Public Administration)
• Bachelor
of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
Bachelors (2-Year) Program
• BA
(Business Administration)
• B.Com
• B.Sc.
(Mathematics, Statistics & Economics)
Associate Degree (2-Year) Programs
Associate Degree Program in:
• Accounting
& Finance
• Islamic
Banking
• Human
Resource Management
• Operations
Management
• Sales and
Marketing
• Supply
Chain Management
Post Graduate Diploma (1-Year) Programs
PGD in:
• Accounting
• Accounting
& Finance
• Banking
& Finance
• Business
Administration
• Entrepreneurship
& SME Management
• Finance
• Human
Resource Management
• Marketing
Management
• Public
Administration
Additional Specialization Certification
This program has been designed for graduates having 16 year
of education in any discipline and intends to sharpen skills and enhance
educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the
costs of their studies.
• Additional
Specialization Certification
Deficiency Semester
The “Deficiency Semesters” have been introduced to fulfill
the entry/ pre-requisite requirements of a degree program. Upon successful
completion of area specific courses a candidate can become eligible for
subsequent admission towards the desired program.
• For
Admission towards MSBA/ MBA (Equivalent to MS)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Phd (3–year) Program
PhD in:
• Biotechnology
Master of Science (2–year) Program
MS in:
• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Genetics
• Zoology
Bachelor of Science (4–year) Programs
BS in:
• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL SHORT CERTIFICATE COURSE(S)
The Virtual University has introduced Certificate Course(s)
for professionals working in the industry as well as for the public at large.
The purpose of these is to retrain professionals in new emerging areas of
Science & Technology as well as provide the public with an opportunity to
learn basic subjects which may be of general interest. Certificate Courses are
offered in five disciplines: Computer Science, General Science, Humanities,
Management and Mathematics.
Duration
Each Certificate Course comprised of one semester duration
(18 weeks).
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate can read, write and understand English language
and there is no restriction on age, sex and educational qualifications.
Candidate can apply for admission to maximum four (04) courses during a
semester. However, students already enrolled in a Virtual University
degree/diploma program are ineligible for admission towards certificate
course(s).
Educational Material
The University mail a package of educational material
comprised of VU Info pack, Lecture handout, Lecture DVD’s to the admitted
candidate. A student is allowed to change his/her enrolled certificate course
within fifteen days after the commencement of semester by providing application (signed hard copy ) to Registrar,
Virtual University of Pakistan, M.A Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind
Road, Lahore, Pakistan or at
(certificateadmissions@vu.edu.pk). Such student is required to replace
the received package (if already received) by mailing Lecture Handouts &
Lecture DVD’s of the course along with payment of Rs.100/- as shipment charges
to VU Bookshop (bookshop@vu.edu.pk) in order to receive new opted course
material. However, overseas students are required to pay actual additional
shipment charges for newly opted course.
Assessment of Study Progress
The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based
on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, online
quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), mid-term and final term
examinations.
Award of Cerificate
Each Certificate Course is of three credit hours (except
Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies). The earned course credit hours are
transferable towards degree/diploma program of the University. Course
Certificate would be awarded by VU Academic Department
(professional_certificate@vu.edu.pk) to the candidate after successful
completion of course work requirements.
Note: In case a student leaves the university or apply for
admission cancellation then university shall not refund any paid amount.
However, fee to drop/freeze certificate courses is as under:
Drop/Freeze of Short Certificate Course
University fee shall be charged upon enrollment in next
semester in order to activate dropped course (s) or to continue next semester.
Details Local student
(Rs.) Overseas student (US $)
Before mid-term Examination 1500/- 50
During Or After mid-term examination 2000/- 100
Note: University is not liable to provide Lecture Handouts
& Lecture DVD’s to such students upon continuation of their Certificate
Course (s) or semester.
Certificate Courses Offered for Session Fall 2015
The University has offered the following Certificate Courses
in five disciplines for Fall 2015.
I. Computer
Science
II. General
Science
III. Humanities
IV. Management
V. Mathematics
I. Computer Science
1 CS001 VU-Computer Proficiency License
2 CS101 Introduction to Computing
3 CS201 Introduction to Programming
4 CS301 Data Structures
5 CS302 Digital Logic Design
6 CS304 Object Oriented Programming
7 CS401 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
Programming
8 CS402 Theory of Automata
9 CS403 Database Management Systems
10 CS408 Human Computer Interaction
11 CS411 Visual Programming
12 CS501 Advance Computer Architecture
13 CS502 Fundamentals of Algorithms
14 CS504 Software Engineering - I
15 CS506 Web Design and Development
16 CS507 Information System
17 CS508 Modern Programming Languages
18 CS601 Data Communication
19 CS602 Computer Graphics
20 CS604 Operating Systems
21 CS605 Software Engineering - II
22 CS606 Compiler Construction
23 CS607 Artificial Intelligence
24 CS609 System Programming
25 CS610 Computer Network
26 CS614 Data Warehousing
27 CS615 Software Project Management
28 IT430 E-Commerce
II. General Science
1 ECO401 Economics
2 ECO402 Microeconomics
3 ECO403 Macroeconomics
4 ECO404 Mangerial Economics
5 PHY101 Physics
6 PHY301 Circuit Theory
7 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
8 PSY401 Clinical Psychology
9 PSY403 Social Psychology
10 PSY404 Abnormal Psychology
11 PSY405 Personality Psychology
12 PSY407 Sport Psychology
13 PSY408 Health Psychology
14 PSY409 Positive Psychology
15 PSY502 History & Systems of Psychology
16 PSY504 Cognitive Psychology
17 PSY510 Organizational Psychology
18 PSY511 Environmental Psychology
19 PSY512 Gender Issues in Psychology
20 PSY513 Forensic Psychology
21 PSY514 Consumer Psychology
22 PSY610 Neurological Basis of Behaviour
23 PSY632 Theory & Practice of Counseling
24 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology
25 SOC401 Cultural Anthropology
IV. Management
1 ACC311
Fundamentals of Auditing
2 ACC501
Business Finance
3 BNK601 Banking Laws & Practice
4 BNK603 Consumer Banking
5 FIN611 Advance Financial Accounting
6 FIN621 Financial Statement Analysis
7 FIN622 Corporate Finance
8 FIN623 Taxation Management
9 FIN625 Credit & Risk Management
10 FIN630 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
11 HRM624 Conflict Management
12 HRM627 Human Resource Development
13 MGMT611 Human Relations (HRM611)
14 MGMT623 Leadership & Team Management -
MGMT623 (alt. code=HRM623)
15 MGMT625 Change Management
16 MGMT627 Project Management
17 MGMT628 Organization Development (HRM628)
18 MGMT629 Crisis Management
19 MGMT630 Knowledge Management
20 MGT101 Financial Accounting
21 MGT111 Introduction to Public
Administration
22 MGT201 Financial Management
23 MGT211 Introduction To Business
24 MGT301 Principles of Marketing
25 MGT401 Financial Accounting II
26 MGT402 Cost & Management Accounting
27 MGT411 Money & Banking
28 MGT501 Human Resource Management
29 MGT502 Organizational Behaviour
30 MGT503 Principles of Management
31 MGT504 Organization Theory and Design
32 MGT510 Total Quality Management (alt.
code=MGMT510)
33 MGT520 International Business
34 MGT601 SME Management
35 MGT602 Entrepreneurship
36 MGT603 Strategic Management
37 MGT604 Management of Financial
Institutions (alt. code=BNK604)
38 MGT610 Business Ethics
39 MGT611 Busniess & Labor law
40 MGT613 Production / Operations
Management
41 MKT501 Marketing Management
42 MKT530 Consumer Behaviour
43 MKT610 Customer Relationship Management
44 MKT611 Marketing Research
45 MKT621 Advertising & Promotion
46 MKT624 Brand Management
47 MKT625 Services Marketing
48 MKT630 International Marketing
49 STA301 Statistics & Probability
50 STA630 Research Methods
III. Humanities
1 ENG001 Elementary English
2 ENG101 English Comprehension
3 ENG201 Business and Technical English
Writing
4 ENG301 Business Communication
5 ISL201 Islamic Studies
6 MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication
7 MCM301 Communication Skill
8 MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan
9 MCM310 Journalistic Writing
10 MCM311 Reporting and Sub-Editing
11 MCM401 Fundamentals of Public Relations
12 MCM404 Globalization of Media
13 MCM411 Introduction to Broadcasting
14 MCM511 Theroies of Communication
15 MCM514 Feature & Column Writing
16 MCM515 Radio News Reporting &
Production
17 MCM516 TV News Reporting & Production
18 PAK301 Pakistan Studies
19 PSC201 International Relations
20 PSC401 Public International Law
V.Mathematics
1 MTH100 General Mathematics
2 MTH101 Calculus And Analytical Geometry
3 MTH202 Discrete Mathematics
4 MTH301 Calculus II
5 MTH302 Business Mathematics &
Statistics
6 MTH401 Differential Equation
7 MTH501 Linear Algebra
8 MTH601 Operational Research
9 MTH603 Numerical Analysis
ZERO SEMESTER
ZERO SEMESTERS
The “Zero Semester” has been introduced to provide an
opportunity to deprived candidates who have earned their required
qualification/ degree as prescribed in admission eligibility criteria of
respective programs but do not fulfill minimum marks/ CGPA requirement. Such
candidates upon successful completion can become eligible for subsequent
admission towards their desired program.
• Zero
Semester For MS Programs
• Zero
Semester For Undergraduate Programs
Duration:
It is a one-semester (18 weeks) duration program.
Assessment of Study Progress:
The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based
on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line
quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final term exams. The
mid-term and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated centers and
usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.
Completion of Zero Semester:
The candidates will be required to pass all prescribed
courses in a single semester and achieve prescribed semester GPA in order to
become eligible to apply for subsequent admission towards desired study
program, wherein applicable.
Important Note:
1. The
courses and their number may be changed from time to time by the University.
2. Students
enrolled in the Zero Semester will be bound to obey the rules and regulations
of the University.
3. Zero
Semester for Undergraduate programs, once qualified will remain valid for all
subsequent admissions in the relevant program.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZATION CERTIFICATION
Candidates Holding 16 Year of Education in Any Discipline
This program has been designed for graduates having 16 year
of education in any discipline and intends to sharpen skills and enhance
educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the
costs of their studies. This will also broaden a student’s knowledge and
increase career opportunities available in rapidly changing and competitive
business environment. Following are the areas of Specialization Certificate:
1. Banking
2. Finance
3. Human
Resource Management
4. Management
5. Management
Information System, and
6. Marketing
Eligibility for Admission
Candidate must have completed atleast 16-year of education
in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Terms and Conditions
1. Candidate
can apply for admission in one area of a Specialization Certificate at the time
of University admission session (spring/fall semester). Areas of Specialization
Certificate and their courses are listed in APPENDIX-A.
2. Candidate
has to qualify at least 12 credit hours required for Specialization
Certificate.
3. No course
exemption is allowed for Specialization Certificate.
4. Candidate
can not enroll simultaneously in more than one Specialization Certificate.
5. The
duration of the program for Specialization Certificate shall not be less than
one semester or more than three semesters.
Award of Specialization Certificate
1. Specialization
Certificate showing the courses of respective area of specialization, grade and
Grade point average will be issued by the University upon successful completion
of the requirements.
2. In case a
candidate fails to qualify the specialization certificate then he/she has to
withdraw from the original program in order to seek admission for another
specialization.
3. Incomplete
Transcript or a course certificate on the prescribed fee will be issued to a
student in case he/she does not pass all required courses of the respective
specialization certificate.
Areas of Specialization Certificate
Students may select an area of specialization from the
following groups with the study scheme for all groups is indicated below.
Additional electives could be included after due approval by the Academic
Council.
1. Banking
2. Finance
3. Human
Resource Management
4. Management
5. Management
Information System
6. Marketing
