VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Computer Science

Diploma (Diploma in Information Technology)

Introduction

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology has been designed to equip students with an integrated set of skills that will allow them to develop their professional careers in the field of Information Technology.

Objectives

The Strategic objectives of PGD (IT) Programs are:

  1. To develop eLearning student with knowledge of concepts and theories associated with the IT world
  2. To prepare distance student with practices related to IT application for solving business operations and strategies productivity
  3. To provide eLearning student with an ability to use and analyze software programs tools effectively
  4. To provide eLearning student with awareness of interpersonal and communication skills effectively
  5. To prepare eLearning student with an ability to proper use of electronic media technologies for interacting with teachers appropriately in virtual environment.

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 less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after 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 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 of Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 30 credit hours course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not Applicable

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 33
Total Semesters 2
Duration 1 Year


Diploma (Diploma in Information Technology)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS201 Introduction to Programming Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS202 Fundamentals of Front End Development 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)
CS201P Introduction to Programming (Practical) Required 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS205 Information Security Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403 Database Management Systems Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS504 Software Engineering - I Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS601 Data Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
IT430 E-Commerce Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS403P Database Management Systems (Practical) Required 1 (Theory:0, Practical:1)