VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Diploma (Diploma in Business Administration)

Introduction

Diploma in Business Administration equips the students and in-service employees to meet the challenges and avail the opportunities of the corporate world. The main focus of the program is to provide management-cum-computer education to in-service employees and interested students. It strengthens the management and leadership capabilities of students. The program provides balanced coverage of the various aspects of Business and Management that will also allow the diploma holders to meet the challenge of today's technology. Candidates after obtaining diploma can seek admission in Master Degree Programs.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

  1. To provide the students a basic knowhow of the contemporary businesses.

  2. To enable the students face the challenges of modern markets.

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 Business Administration, 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 Business Administration)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management 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
CS507 Information Systems Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO401 Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG301 Business Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT411 Money & Banking Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MKT501 Marketing Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)