VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Diploma (Diploma in Finance)

Introduction

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.

Objectives

  1. Diploma in Finance aims to equip the students with different aspects of finance by enhancing their analytical skills for effective financial decision-making.

  2. It enables the students integrate and apply knowledge of financial management and helps them transform into a career finance specialist.

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 Finance, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 31 credit hours course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not Applicable

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 30
Total Semesters 2
Duration 1 Year


Diploma (Diploma in Finance)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO401 Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing 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)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ACC501 Business Finance Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN621 Financial Statement Analysis Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN624 Islamic Modes of Finance Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
FIN630 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT411 Money & Banking Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)