VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Introduction/Description

The Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree program concentrates on commerce, management and economics related subjects. The program covers core competencies in accounting, finance and e-commerce. This innovative program is designed for candidates intend to pursue their career in the fields of accounts / finance and are either at the beginning or mid of their professional career.

Program Objectives

  • This program is designed for candidates who intend to pursue their career in various fields of business and commerce
  • To equip the students with the techniques and tools of commerce and trade

Admission Eligibility Criteria

At least 45% marks or CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4 in B.Com, BBA (2- years) from a recognized university/ institute.

Note

  • Candidates holding B.A/B.Sc. or Bachelor degree in disciplines other than those mentioned above may enter through Post Graduate Diploma (PGD in Accounting/ Finance/ Accounting & Finance/ Banking & Finance/ Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Marketing Management/ Entrepreneurship & SME Management or Human Resource Management) route.
  • Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.
  • Candidates holding 2-year Bachelor’s Degree from VU will only be allowed to continue seamlessly towards their respective 4–year BS Degree Program at a later stage in life.

Course Exemption

Course(s) exemption is allowed.

Duration

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

Courses of Study

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Areas of Specialization

The students are required to select an area of specialization from the options given below in their last semester:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Banking

Assessment of Study Progress

The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final-term examinations at VU designated campuses and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

Project/Internship

Students are required to complete a Project/ Internship Report of 3-credit hours in the final semester the program. The choice of the final project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.
Student taking Internship course are required to complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in an organization of repute and shall get internship letter from the concerned organization. The students who are already in service shall be exempted from Internship but required to submit the Project.

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award of M.Com candidates are required to complete at least 72 credit hours course work program by attending minimum 4-semesters with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2 out of 4.

Fee Structure

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Disclaimer

  • The courses may be revised time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses from being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
  • The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.