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Certificate Course (4 months program)

Introduction

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.

Certificate Courses

The University is offering Certificate Course(s) from the following categories:

  1. Accounting, Banking & Finance
  2. ComputerScience / InformationTechnology
  3. Economics
  4. English
  5. HumanitiesDistribution
  6. Law
  7. Management
  8. Marketing
  9. MassCommunication
  10. Mathematics
  11. Physics
  12. Probability&Statistics
  13. Psychology
  14. Sociology

Objectives

To provide retraining opportunities for professionals in emerging areas of Science and Technology and offer the public a chance to learn basic subjects of general interest through Certificate Courses. These courses are designed to cater to the needs of professionals working in various industries and individuals from the general public who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills. The Certificate Courses are available in five disciplines: Computer Science, General Science, Humanities, Management, and Mathematics.

Eligibility Criteria

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).

 

 

Assessment Criteria

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 Degree

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.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not  Applicable

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 0
Total Semesters 1
Duration 4 Months / One Semester


Short Courses (Certificate Course)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
BIO201 Cell Biology Required 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1)
BIO302 Molecular Biology Required 4 (Theory:3, Practical:1)
BIO203 Methods in Molecular Biology Required 3 (Theory:1, Practical:2)
BIO731 Advanced Molecular Biology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
BIO732 Gene Manipulation and Genetic Engineering Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
BIO734 Advances in Cell Biology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS202 Fundamentals of Front End Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS206 Introduction to Network Design & Analysis Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS311 Introduction to Web Services Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS312 Database Modeling and Design Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS315 Network Security Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS405 Database Programming using Oracle 11g Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS407 Routing and Switching Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS432 Network Modeling and Simulation Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO501 Development Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO601 Business Econometrics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU101 Foundations of Education Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU201 Learning Theories Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU301 General Methods of Teaching Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU303 Child Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU304 Introduction to Guidance and Counseling Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU305 Classroom Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU402 Curriculum Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU405 Classroom Assessment Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU406 Critical Thinking and reflective Practice Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU411 Teaching of Urdu Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU501 School, Community and Teacher Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU512 Teaching of Islamic Studies Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU515 Teaching of Geography Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU516 Teaching of English Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU601 Philosophy of Education Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU602 Educational Leadership and Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU654 Addressing problems of learning through technology and pedagogy Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
GSC101 General Science Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
GSC201 Teaching of General Science Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM613 Performance Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM617 Training and Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM311 Reporting and Sub-Editing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM501 Advertising for Print and Electronic Media Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM604 International Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM610 Mass Communication Law & Ethics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT614 Supply Chain Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT622 Management Skills Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT404 Managerial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT605 Advanced Cost and Management Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT612 Corporate Law Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT621 Administrative Law and Accountability Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT530 Consumer Behaviour Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT625 Services Marketing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH100 General Mathematics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH501 Linear Algebra Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSC401 Public International Law Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY406 Educational Psychology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY511 Environmental Psychology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY631 Psychological Testing & Measurements Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
URD101 Urdu Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ACC311 Fundamentals of Auditing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ACC501 Business Finance 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
BNK601 Banking Laws & Practices 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
BNK603 Consumer Banking 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS001 VU-Computer Proficiency License 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS101 Introduction to Computing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS201 Introduction to Programming 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS301 Data Structures 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS302 Digital Logic Design 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS304 Object Oriented Programming 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS401 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS402 Theory of Automata 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403 Database Management Systems 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS408 Human Computer Interaction 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS411 Visual Programming 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS501 Advance Computer Architecture 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS502 Fundamentals of Algorithms 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS504 Software Engineering - I 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS506 Web Design and Development 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS507 Information Systems 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS508 Modern Programming Languages 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS601 Data Communication 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS602 Computer Graphics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS604 Operating Systems 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS605 Software EngineeringII 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS606 Compiler Construction 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS607 Artificial Intelligence 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS609 System Programming 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS610 Computer Networks 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS614 Data Warehousing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS615 Software Project Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO401 Economics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO402 Microeconomics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO403 Macroeconomics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO404 Managerial Economics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG101 English Comprehension 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG301 Business Communication 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN611 Advanced Financial Accounting 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN621 Financial Statement Analysis 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN622 Corporate Finance 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN623 Taxation Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN625 Credit & Risk Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN630 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM624 Conflict Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM627 Human Resource Development 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM301 Communication skills 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM310 Journalistic Writing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM401 Fundamentals of Public Relations 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM411 Introduction to Broadcasting 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM511 Theories of Communication 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM514 Feature & Column Writing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM515 Radio News Reporting & Production 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM516 TV News Reporting & Production 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT611 Human Relations (alt. code=HRM611) 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT623 Leadership & Team Management - MGMT623 (alt. code=HRM623) 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT625 Change Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT627 Project Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT628 Organizational Development (alt. code=HRM628) 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT629 Crisis Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT630 Knowledge Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT111 Introduction to Public Administration 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT201 Financial Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT401 Financial Accounting II 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT402 Cost & Management Accounting 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT411 Money & Banking 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT504 Organization Theory & Design 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT510 Total Quality Management (alt. code=MGMT510) 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT520 International Business 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT601 SME Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT603 Strategic Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT604 Management of Financial Institutions (alt. code=BNK604) 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT610 Business Ethics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT611 Business & Labor Law 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT613 Production / Operations Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT501 Marketing Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT610 Customer Relationship Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT611 Marketing Research 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT621 Advertising & Promotion 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT624 Brand Management 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT630 International Marketing 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH101 Calculus And Analytical Geometry 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH202 Discrete Mathematics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH301 Calculus II 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH302 Business Mathematics & Statistics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH401 Differential Equations 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH601 Operations Research 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH603 Numerical Analysis 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PHY101 Physics 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PHY301 Circuit Theory 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSC201 International Relations 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY401 Clinical Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY403 Social Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY404 Abnormal Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY405 Personality Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY407 Sport Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY408 Health Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY409 Positive Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY502 History & Systems of Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY504 Cognitive Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY510 Organizational Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY512 Gender Issues in Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY513 Forensic Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY514 Consumer Psychology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY610 Neurological Bases of Behavior 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY632 Theory & Practice of Counseling 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC401 Cultural Anthropology 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA301 Statistics and Probability 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA630 Research Methods 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG001 Elementary English 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
PAK301 Pakistan Studies 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL201 Islamic Studies 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 


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