VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Introduction/Description

Post Graduate Diploma in Finance has been designed to produce/ develop professionals having relevant subject knowledge and ability to fulfill the needs of career positions in the Finance Department of private as well as public sector organizations. The program is equally good for serving professional willing to update their existing knowledge in short period of time and students willing to develop their career in the financial services sector. Furthermore, the program will provide the students a solid foundation while pursuing their higher degree in the field of Finance.

Program Objectives

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Finance aims to equip the students with different aspects of finance by enhancing their analytical skills for effective financial decision-making.
  • It enables the students integrate and apply knowledge of financial management and helps them transform into a career finance specialist.
  • Further, after completing it, a student may move to Master of Finance – 2 Yrs. Program.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ institute in any discipline with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

However, candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

Course Exemption

Course(s) exemption is not allowed.

Duration

It is a one-year duration program that comprises two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.

Courses of Study

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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 Discussion Boards (GDBs), 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 Post Graduate Diploma in Finance, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 30 credit hours course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 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.