VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

BS (Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT))

Introduction

Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT) is a 4- year 8 semester 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.

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

Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks

Note:

  1. Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

  2. Candidates having less than 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

BS Entry Route:

Applicants having B.A./B.Sc./Associate Degree (14 years of education) from an HEC recognized university / institute with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out 4.0 are eligible for course exemption (as determined by the Equivalence Committee of VU). However, applicants shall meet admission entry requirements based on their 12 years of education as stated above.

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 and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award BS degree, the students are required to complete prescribed course work of 134 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 Project of 6-credit hours in the 7th & 8th semester of their BBIT program. The choice of the final project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 134
Total Semesters 8
Duration 4 Years


(Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)) Course Selection Rules
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG101 English Comprehension Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH302 Business Mathematics & Statistics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAK301 Pakistan Studies Required 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims) Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL202 Islamic Studies Elective 2 (Theory:2, 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
CS201 Introduction to Programming Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT211 Introduction To Business Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS302 Digital Logic Design Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS304 Object Oriented Programming Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO402 Microeconomics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSC201 International Relations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ACC501 Business Finance Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403 Database Management Systems Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO403 Macroeconomics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG301 Business Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA301 Statistics and Probability Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 5
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS504 Software Engineering - I Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS506 Web Design and Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS601 Data Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT402 Cost & Management Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 6
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS507 Information Systems Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS605 Software EngineeringII Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS610 Computer Networks Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS615 Software Project Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT504 Organization Theory & Design Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 7
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS408 Human Computer Interaction Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT627 Project Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT510 Total Quality Management (alt. code=MGMT510) Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT601 SME Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT602 Entrepreneurship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGIT661 Final Project - I Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 8
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS614 Data Warehousing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT610 Business Ethics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT611 Business & Labor Law Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT613 Production / Operations Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGIT662 Final Project - II Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)