ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL SHORT CERTIFICATE COURSE(S)

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 (academics@vu.edu.pk) to the candidate after successful completion of course work requirements.
FEE STRUCTURE:
Fee for Student Within Pakistan
Fee for Student Outside Pakistan †
Registration Fee
Rs. 500 one time
Admission & Registration Fee
US $25 one time
Admission processing fee
Rs. 200 for Online or Rs. 50 (for VU purchased admission form).
Admission processing fee
NIL
Course fee including shipment charges
Rs. 2,500 per course
Tuition fee
US $105 per course
Shipment Charges
US $40 per course
Fee payable at the Time of Admission
Rs.3,000 for fresh student;
Rs. 2500/- for VU Registered student.
Fee payable at the Time of Admission
US $170 x (Number of Courses Registered)
† 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. 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/-
100Note: 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 Spring 2010:
The University has offered the following Certificate Courses in five disciplines for Spring 2010.
I. Computer Science
II. General Science
III. Mathematics
IV. Humanities
V. Management
I. COMPUTER SCIENCE
1
CS001
Computer Proficiency License (CPL)
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
Assembly language Programming
8
CS402
Theory of Automata
9
CS403
Database Management
10
CS408
Human Computer Interaction
11
CS410
Visual Programming
12
CS501
Advance Computer Architecture
13
CS502
Fundamentals of Algorithms
14
CS504
Software Engineering - I
15
CS506
Web Design & Development
16
CS507
Management Information system
17
CS508
Modern Programming Languages
18
CS601
Data Communication
19
CS602
Computer Graphics
20
CS604
Operating System
21
CS605
Software Engineering - II
22
CS606
Compiler Construction
23
CS607
Artificial Intelligence
24
CS609
System Programming
25
CS610
Computer Networks
26
CS614
Dataware Housing
27
CS615
Software Project Management
28
IT430
E-Commerce
II. GENERAL SCIENCE
1
ECO401
Economics
2
ECO402
Micro Economics
3
ECO403
Macro Economics
4
PHY101
Physics
5
PHY301
Circuit Theory
6
PSY101
Introduction to Psychology
7
PSY401
Clinical Psychology
8
PSY403
Social Psychology
9
PSY404
Abnormal Psychology
10
PSY405
Personality Psychology
11
PSY407
Sport Psychology
12
PSY408
Health Psychology
13
PSY409
Positive Psychology
14
PSY502
History & Systems of Psychology
15
PSY504
Cognitive Psychology
16
PSY510
Organizational Psychology
17
PSY512
Gender Issues in Psychology
18
PSY513
Forensic Psychology
19
PSY514
Consumer Psychology
20
PSY610
Neurological Basis of Behaviour
21
PSY632
Theory & Practice of Counseling
22
SOC101
Introduction to Sociology
23
SOC401
Cultural Anthropology

V. MATHEMATICS
1
MTH001
Elementary Mathematics
2
MTH101
Calculus & Analytical Geometry
3
MTH202
Discrete Mathematics
4
MTH301
Calculus of Multi Variable
5
MTH302
Business Mathematics & Statistics
6
MTH401
Differential Equations
7
MTH601
Operational Research
8
MTH603
Numerical Analysis

III. HUMANITIES
1
ENG001
Elementary English
2
ENG101
English Comprehension
3
ENG201
Technical & Business 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
MCM401
Fundamentals of Public Relations
11
MCM404
Globalization of Media
12
MCM411
Introduction to Broadcasting
13
MCM511
Theory of Communication
14
MCM514
Feature & Column Writing
15
MCM515
Radio News Reporting & Production
16
MCM516
TV News Reporting & Production
17
PAK301
Pakistan Studies
18
PSC201
International Relations

IV. MANAGEMENT
1
ACC311
Fundamentals of Auditing
2
ACC501
Business Finance
3
BNK601
Banking Laws & Practice
4
FIN611
Advance Financial Accounting
5
FIN621
Financial Statement Analysis
6
FIN622
Corporate Finance
7
FIN623
Taxation Management
8
FIN625
Credit & Risk Management (BNK625)
9
FIN630
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
10
HRM624
Conflict Management
11
HRM627
Human Resource Development
12
MGMT611
Human Relations (HRM611)
13
MGMT623
Leadership & Team Management (HRM623)
14
MGMT625
Change Management (HRM625)
15
MGMT627
Project Management
16
MGMT628
Organization Development (HRM628)
17
MGMT629
Crisis Management
18
MGMT630
Knowledge Management
19
MGT101
Financial Accounting
20
MGT111
Introduction to Public Administration
21
MGT201
Financial Management
22
MGT211
Introduction to Business
23
MGT301
Principles of Marketing
24
MGT401
Financial Accounting II
25
MGT402
Cost & Management Accounting
26
MGT411
Money & Banking
27
MGT501
Human Resource Management
28
MGT502
Organizational Behaviour
29
MGT503
Principles of Management
30
MGT504
Organization Theory and Design
31
MGT510
Total Quality Management (MGMT510)
32
MGT520
International Business Management
33
MGT601
SME Management
34
MGT602
Entrepreneurship
35
MGT603
Strategic Management
36
MGT604
Management of Financial Institutions (BNK604)
37
MGT610
Business Ethics
38
MGT611
Business & Labor Law
39
MGT613
Production / Operations Management
40
MKT501
Marketing Management
41
MKT610
Customer Relationship Management
42
MKT611
Marketing Research
43
MKT621
Advertising & Promotion
44
MKT624
Brand Management
45
MKT630
International Marketing
46
STA301
Statistics & Probability
47
STA630
Research Methods

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