VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Diploma (Diploma in Accounting)

Introduction

Diploma in Accounting has been designed to equip the students with comprehensive book-keeping knowledge which will help in-service students to strengthen their concepts and improve their professional competencies. It will also suit candidates who intend to start their professional career with strong book-keeping exposure.

Objectives

The Diploma in accounting aims:

  1. To develop among the students conceptual understanding of accounting skills throughout the accounting cycle.

  2. To cultivate in them independent learning, analytical, critical thinking and, problem-solving skills.

  3. To prepare the students for this challenging profession in the modern business world.

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 33% ~ 44% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

Assessment Criteria

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 Diploma in Accounting, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 37 credit hours course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not Applicable.

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 36
Total Semesters 2
Duration 1 Year


Diploma (Diploma in Accounting)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ACC311 Fundamentals of Auditing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG301 Business Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT402 Cost & Management Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH302 Business Mathematics & Statistics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO401 Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN611 Advanced Financial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN621 Financial Statement Analysis Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT401 Financial Accounting II Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT411 Money & Banking Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)