BS..Bachelor of Science (4-Years) Programs

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (4-year) Programs
The Bachelor of Science (BS) program prepares a student to meet the demanding challenges of the modern workplace. The BS degree comprises more than 130 credits of work. During final year, student will be required to spend a good deal of time in completing a project. This project will usually be done in collaboration with industry, under the guidance of a professional nominated by the University. The curriculum for various majors is based on the recommendations of the National Curriculum Revision Committees approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad. However, the Academic Council of the University may update the curricula from time to time. Please note that all courses detailed in the BS programs below may not be offered in a given academic session. The specific courses being offered will be notified in the semester schedule on the University Learning Management System web site.

Programs by Faculty

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
BS (Computer Science)

BS (Information Technology)

Faculty of Management
BS (Business Administration)

BS (Public Administration)

Faculty of Arts
BS (Accounting and Finance)

BS (Commerce)

BS (Mass Communication)

BS (Psychology)

Duration:
It is four-year full time study program spread over eight semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants for admission to all Bachelor of Science (BS) Programs 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. 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 6 subjects are considered. ‘A’ level candidates must have passed 3 subjects.
Admission application forms are same for 2-year and 4-year bachelor degree programs.

Note: candidates having less than 45 % in their intermediate or equivalent examination from a recognized institute are eligible to apply for BS provided they firstly qualify Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero semester”) and achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.00. Fee for the Zero semester within Pakistan is Rs 6,000/- payable in two equal installments. Fee (1st fee installment) payable at the time of admission is Rs. 3,000/-. However, fee for the Zero semester for Pakistani students abroad is US $ 250. Such student would be responsible to pay additionally cost of Lecture CDs/DVD’s, Lecture Handouts plus shipment cost.

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 four-year BS degree, the students are required to complete at least 132 credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.25 out of 4.00.

Course of Study:
The scheme of studies for BS program is outlined as under. The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review 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:

a) Fee structure for student within Pakistan:
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.

Admission Fee Rs. 2,000 one time
Registration Fee Rs. 500 one time
Security Rs. 2,000 (one time, refundable)

Fee (payable quarterly) Rs.1,300 per month

NOTE: Fee payable at the time of admission is Rs. 4,500 (includes admission fee, registration fee, and security deposit).

(b) Fee structure for Student outside Pakistan:
Student outside Pakistan should deposit fee through FTT (Foreign Telegraph Transfer) or bank draft inclusive of Bank charges that is minimum up to $15 per transaction.

Admission Fee & Registration Fee US $100 one time
Tuition fee US $400 for six months

NOTE: Fee payable at the time of admission is US $500 (includes admission fee, registration fee, and Tuition fee for six months).