VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Bachelor of Science in Business & Information Technology

Introduction

Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT) is a 2 years/ 2.5 years program. Students are offered courses in Business and Information Technology which blend into a coherent and professional degree program. The Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) is designed to provide students with expertise in the development and use of computer systems for solving business problems and making managerial decisions.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the program coordinator:
Dr. Nabegha Mahmood
Email: nabegha.mahmood@vu.edu.pk
Ph: +92-51-111-880-880 [Ext: 2723] 

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

  • To create a mix of IT and business skills among the students

  • To develop understanding of application of IT tools in business operations for solving business problems and making managerial decisions using the latest technologies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants with a 2-year Associate Degree in the same discipline (from an HEC-recognized institution) will be able to join the 5th semester of a BS program. Those with an Associate Degree in a different discipline or a conventional BA/BSc degree (annual system) must complete a bridging semester/deficiency semester to address academic deficiencies.

The minimum admission eligibility is a 2.00/4.00 CGPA for Associate Degree holders (semester system) or 45% marks for BA/BSc or equivalent (annual system). The University may set higher standards for specific programs.

Assessment Criteria

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.

Assessment Tool

Marks

Semester Activities: (Assignments, Graded Discussions, Online Quizzes)

10%-20%

Mid-term Exam

20%-30%

Final-term Exam

60%

Total

100%

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award BS degree, the students are required to complete prescribed course work of 65 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Students are required to complete a capstone project and internship courses of 3 credit hours each to complete the degree requirement.

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 65
Total Semesters 5
Duration 2 years


(Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT))
Semester No. 0
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS201 Introduction to Programming Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester CS101
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS201 Introduction to Programming Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester CS101
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS205 Information Security Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS302 Digital Logic Design Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester CS101
CS201
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS302 Digital Logic Design Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester CS101
CS201
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403 Database Management Systems Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester CS101
CS304
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403 Database Management Systems Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester CS101
CS304
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT610 Business Ethics Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Major BBIT Bridge Business Bridging Semester 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Major BBIT Bridge CS Bridging Semester 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Major BBIT Bridge Others Bridging Semester 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ACC501 Business Finance Major Required MGT101
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS301 Data Structures Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS504 Software Engineering - I Major Required CS101
CS201
CS304
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS601 Data Communication Major Required CS101
CS302
CS403
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU401 Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM301 Communication skills Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS301P Data Structures (Practical) Major Required 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS605 Software EngineeringII Major Required CS101
CS302
CS504
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT411 Money & Banking Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGTI699 Internship / Field Experience Major Field Experience / Internship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO404 Managerial Economics Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour Major Elective MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT501 Marketing Management Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT530 Consumer Behaviour Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT621 Advertising & Promotion Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC617 Social Entrepreneurship Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS610 Computer Networks Major Required CS101
CS302
CS601
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Major Required CS101
CS304
CS403
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT699 Capstone Project Major Capstone Project Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS310 Open Source Web Application Development (PHP, PERL, CGI, Mysql) Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS615 Software Project Management Major Elective CS101
CS201
CS403
CS504
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM601 Media Management Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY405 Personality Psychology Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS610P Computer Networks (Practical) Major Required 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS614 Data Warehousing Major Required CS101
CS403
CS610
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT611 Business & Labor Law Major Required MGT211
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS407 Routing and Switching Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS408 Human Computer Interaction Major Elective CS101
CS610
CS615
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
EDU406 Critical Thinking and reflective Practice Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT614 Supply Chain Management Major Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT402 Cost & Management Accounting Major Elective MGT101
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC404 Pakistani Society and Culture Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 


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