Certificate Courses of Virtual University of Pakistan

Certificate Courses - Virtual University of Pakistan 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_certificates@vu.edu.pk) to the candidate after successful completion of course work requirements. FEE STRUCTURE 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 2013: The University has offered the following Certificate Courses in five disciplines for Fall 2013. I. Computer Science II. General Science III. Humanities IV. Management V. Mathematics 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 Systems 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 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 (BNK625) 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 (HRM623) 15 MGMT625 Change Management (HRM625) 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 (MGMT510) 33 MGT520 International Business Management 34 MGT601 SME Management 35 MGT602 Entrepreneurship 36 MGT603 Strategic Management 37 MGT604 Management of Financial Institutions (BNK604) 38 MGT610 Business Ethics 39 MGT611 Busniess & Labor law 40 MGT613 Production / Operations Management 41 MKT501 Marketing Management 42 MKT530 Marketing Management 43 MKT610 Customer Relationship Management 44 MKT611 Marketing Research 45 MKT621 Advertising & Promotion 46 MKT624 Brand Management 47 MKT625 Brand Management 48 MKT630 International Marketing 49 STA301 Statistics & Probability 50 STA630 Research Methods 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 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 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 Equation 7 MTH501 Linear Algebra 8 MTH601 Operational Research 9 MTH603 Numerical Analysis