CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED FOR SESSION SPRING 2009:
V. Management
V. Management
Sunday, June 21, 2009
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED FOR 2009
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED FOR SESSION SPRING 2009:
The University has offered the following Certificate Courses in five disciplines for Spring session 2009.
I. Computer Science
II. General Science
III. Mathematics
IV. Humanities
V. Management
Certification Courses ... Fee Structure
* Payment may be made through Bank Pay Order/Demand draft in favor of "Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore" † Telegraphic Transfer (Virtual University A/C No 3464-12, Habib Bank Ltd, Stock Exchange Branch, Lahore, Pakistan). A student should deposit his/her fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to US $15 per transaction.
NOTE: No security fee is being charged against Professional Certificate Course (s). In case a student leaves the university or apply for admission cancellation then university shall not refund any paid amount.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Certification Courses
ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL 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 CD’s/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 CD’s/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 (academics@vu.edu.pk) to the candidate after successful completion of course work requirements.
Conversion of Diploma Courses towards 4-year
Conversion of Diploma Courses towards 4-year BS in Computer Science/BS in Information Technology:
Diploma holders would have the choice to complete 4-year BS in Computer Science or BS in Information Technology by additionally qualifying at least 100 credit hours with minimum period of 3-years.
* Payment may be made through Bank Pay Order/Demand draft in favor of "Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore. †Telegraphic Transfer (Virtual University A/C No 3464-12, Habib Bank Ltd, Stock Exchange Branch, Lahore, Pakistan). A student should deposit his/her fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to US $15 per transaction.
NOTE: In case a student leaves the university or apply for admission cancellation then University shall not refund any paid amount except Security.
Diploma .. (Course Of Study)
COURSES OF STUDY:
Diploma in Computer Science & Information Technology program comprised of following courses meant to study within the duration of at least two semesters.
DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Computer Science offers Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology. This program has been designed to develop skills in information acquisition, processing, handling, retrieval and presentation. It provides balanced coverage of the various aspects of Computer Science and Information Technology and covers theory and practical experience that will allow the diploma holders to meet the challenge of today's technology. It acts as a conversion course and is intended for those who want to become computer professionals.
DURATION:
It is a one year duration program that comprises of two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants for admission to Diploma in Computer Science & Information Technology must have passed with at least 45% marks, Intermediate (Part I and II, or equivalent examination), or I.Com or ICS or DAE or ‘A’ level examinations
or a valid Bachelor’s degree.
“The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
‘O’ levels and School Certificate (SC) examinations are considered equivalent to
Matriculation, and the GCE ‘A’ levels is considered equivalent to the Intermediate examination. For the GCSE (‘O’) and SC examinations, grades in 06 subjects are considered. ‘A’ level candidates must have passed 3 subjects”.
MATHEMATICS DEFICIENCY COURSE:
Candidates without knowledge of Mathematics will be considered for admission but are required to take an additional ‘Deficiency Course’ during their first semester. However, candidates already qualified Mathematics at Intermediate or Bachelor level would be exempted from Mathematics Deficiency 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 DIPLOMA:
For the award of Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology, a student is required to complete at least 36-credit hour’s course work requirements with minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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JOB Opportunities
Jobs
| Title | Published On | File Size | Status | Download Here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Corrigendum Job Ad May 10, 2009 | May 20, 2009 | 106.79 kb | Expired |  |
| | Addendum Job AD (May 10, 2009) | May 18, 2009 | 79.7 kb | Expired | |
| | Job Opportunities_A (May 10, 2009) | May 09, 2009 | 146.34 kb | Expired | |
| | Job Opportunities_B (May 10, 2009) | May 09, 2009 | 87.91 kb | Expired | |
| | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (Academic, IT, Networking, Admin, Finance, TV) | Nov 26, 2007 | 55.79 kb | Expired | |
| | JOB OPPORTUNITIES(Drivers (LHR), Office Boy (GJW), Sweeper (LHR, GJW & RWP) | Nov 26, 2007 | 18.15 kb | Expired | |
| | JOB OPPORTUNITES (SUPPORTING STAFF) | Jul 04, 2007 | 80.97 kb | Expired | |
| | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (ADMIN, NETWORKING AND TV STAFF) | Jul 04, 2007 | 149.93 kb | Expired | |
 | CORRIGENDUM FOR THE POSTS OF DY. DIRECTOR FINANCE, ACCOUNTANT AND ACCOUNTS ASST. | Apr 11, 2007 | 43.14 kb | Expired | |
| | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (ACADEMICS, IT, FINANCE, LOGISTICS, ADMIN) | Mar 26, 2007 | 227 kb | Expired | |
BS Dual Degree Program
AWARD OF BS DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
(GUIDELINES) ... (For VU students only)
Admission Requirements/Eligibility:
Eligibility for admission to a dual degree program shall be based upon completion of course work requirement of one degree program (either BS in CS or BS in IT) with minimum CGPA 2.25 and the candidate must be a registered student of Virtual University of Pakistan.
However, no candidate shall be allowed to enroll and appear simultaneously in courses of two University i.e., BS in Computer Science, BS in Information Technology programmes leading to two separate degrees / diplomas. The enrolment of such a student in one programme will automatically be cancelled and fee paid will be forfeited.
| Courses required for BS in Information Technology after BS in Computer Science | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hours |
| MGT-502 | Organizational behavior | 3 |
| MGT-503 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT-602 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ACC-501 | Business finance | 3 |
| CS-615 | Software Project Management | 3 |
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| Courses required for BS in Computer Science After BS in Information Technology | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit hours |
| CS-606 | Compiler construction | 3 |
| CS-607 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS-609 | System programming | 3 |
| CS-614 | Data warehousing | 3 |
| MTH-603 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
(Explanation: candidate for dual degree program, after completion of course work requirements of BS in Computer Science can avail admission to BS in Information Technology or vice versa).
Each student shall register himself/herself for courses in the first semester carrying at least 9 credit hours prescribed for dual degree. A candidate admitted to the course shall for so long as he/she has not completed all the requirements for the degree, enroll himself/herself for each semester subject to the maximum admissible limit of three semesters and the summer session (if any) immediately following failing which his/her admission shall stand cancelled. Minimum cumulative grade point average for obtaining a degree is 2.25
Tuition fee rates are fixed and are independent of the number of courses being taught in one semester.
Dual Degree Admission Fee Rs. 2000 one time
Registration Fee NIL
Security Rs. 2000 (one time, refundable)
Tuition fee: Rs. 1300 per month
Note: Security and Admission fee are charged once at the start of the first semester (along with one month tuition fee). Security fee is refundable on completion of degree or in case of withdrawal from the University.
2-Year Bachelors Programs
2-YEAR BACHELORS PROGRAMS
These programs have been specially designed to provide an opportunity for students to obtain a 2-Year Bachelors degree for early entry into the job market, in order to gain practical experience. They may then return and continue seamlessly into their respective 4-year programs at a later stage. After successful completion of their first four semesters, students may apply for the 2-Year degree or continue with the 4-year BS program. These programs provide an opportunity to qualify for a 2-Year Bachelors degree in the following subjects:
- B.Sc (Computer Science)
- B.Com
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- BA (Psychology)
- BA (Mass Communication)
Duration:
It is 2-Year full time study program spread over four semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations.
Eligibility Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement is Intermediate or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with at least 45% marks.
Admission application forms are same for 2-year and 4-year bachelor degree programs.
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 Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), 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.
Award of Degree:
To be eligible for the award of 2-Year Bachelors degree, the students are required to complete 60 credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00. The students after obtaining 2-Year degree can complete their 4-Year BS degree requirements at any time by successfully completing remaining minimum 72 credit hours in at least four semesters.
Course of Study:
The courses are listed in a semester wise breakup. The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review conducted every term to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
Fee Structure:
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Fee Structure:
Tuition Fees and Expenses
Tuition fee rates are fixed and are independent of the number of courses being taught in one semester. Security, Admission and Registration fee are charged once at the start of the first semester. The remaining charges are payable quarterly. Security fee is refundable on completion of degree or in case of withdrawal from the University.
MCS, MIT, MBA Programs
| Admission Fee | Rs. 3,000 one time |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 1,000 one time |
| Security | Rs. 5,000 (one time, refundable) |
| Tuition fee | Rs. 2,000 per month |
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 9,000 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
BS Programs
| Admission Fee | Rs. 2,000 one time |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 500 one time |
| Security | Rs. 2,000 (one time, refundable) |
| Tuition fee | Rs. 1,300 per month |
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 4,500 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
Diploma in CS & IT
| Admission Fee | Rs. 2,000 one time |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 500 one time |
| Security | Rs. 2,000 (one time, refundable) |
| Tuition fee | Rs. 1,850 per month |
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 4,500 (includes admission fee, registration fee and security).
Certificate Programs
| Registration Fee | Rs. 500 one time |
| Course fee | Rs. 2,500 per course |
Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 3,000 for new students and Rs. 2,500 for students who are already registered with the Virtual University.
Overseas Fee Structure
A student should deposit his/her fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to $15 per transaction.
MCS, MIT, MBA Programs
| Admission Fee & Registration Fee | $100 one time |
| Tuition fee | $490 for six months |
Fee payable at the time of admission is $590(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
| Admission Fee & Registration Fee | $100 one time |
| Tuition fee | |
Fee payable at the time of admission is $500/-(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
Diploma in CS & IT<>
| Admission Fee & Registration Fee | $100 one time |
| Tuition fee | |
Fee payable at the time of admission is $500/-(includes admission fee, registration fee, Tuition fee for six months).
Certificate Programs
| Admission Fee & Registration Fee | $25 one time |
| Tuition fee | |
| Shipment Charges | $40 per course |
Fee payable at the time of admission is $25+$145*No. of Courses Registered
* Payment may be made through Bank Demand draft in favor of "Virtual University, Lahore" or Telegraphic Transfer (Virtual University of A/C No 3464-12, Habib Bank Ltd, Stock Exchange Branch, Lahore, Pakistan.
A student should deposit his/her fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to $15 per transaction.
All Programs
The schedule for the payment of dues will be notified at the start of each semester. The fees will be deposited in the authorized bank branches by the date announced. If the candidate, once offered admission in a degree program, enrolls himself/herself by depositing university dues and subsequently leaves the university under any circumstances, the university dues already deposited by him shall not be refunded (except security fee) in any case. Refund of tuition fee and other dues can be made to a student only if the University considers the student to be ineligible for the enrollment in a semester.
University dues for short professional courses and overseas Pakistani students will be notified from time to time. Students falling in any of these categories are requested to check on the University’s web site.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
BS (Information Technology)...Faculty of Information Technology
The Department of Computer Science offers a four-year program leading to either a BS degree in Computer Science or in Information Technology. The specialization is determined by the choice of required and elective courses taken by a student. The programs are designed to meet the growing need for computer science / IT experts in the rapidly evolving 21st century economy. Their mission is to provide graduates with a strong Computer Science / IT base that will enable them to capitalize on the increasing career opportunities in the information technology sector, to expand the limits of their knowledge by pursuing further studies, and to explore innovative approaches to computer or information technology related problems. These specializations provide highly demanded expertise, a great mobility and flexibility, and an impressive range of possible career choices in the IT industry.
Study Scheme of BS Information Technology
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