Virtual University Computer Courses.

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 comprised of Lecture Handout/DVD’s of only those course(s) that developed by the University. In case of non-availability of study material of a course(s), student will consult recommended books/material as prescribed in course(s) catalogue/LMS and will not claim for Lecture Handouts/DVDs.

However, 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 Certificate

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.

Fee Structure

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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

The University is offering Certificate Course(s):

Computer Science/Information Technology

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 Systems 17 CS508 Modern Programming Languages 18 CS601 Data Communication 19 CS602 Computer Graphics 20 CS604 Operating Systems 21 CS605 Software EngineeringII 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