VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Management Sciences

Specialization Certificate - Banking (duration 18 - week)

Introduction

This program has been designed for graduates having 16 year of education in any discipline and intend to sharpen skills and enhance educational, academic and professional qualifications while minimizing the costs of their studies. This will also broaden a student’s knowledge and increase career opportunities available in rapidly changing and competitive business environment. 

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the program coordinator:
Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Khalil
Email: muhammad.nadeem@vu.edu.pk
Ph: +92-051-111-880-880 [Ext: 6837] 

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

  1. To provide the students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge base in the field of Banking.

  2. To provide diversified skills in Banking.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have completed at least 16-year of education in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Candidate can apply for admission in one area of a Specialization Certificate at the time of University admission session (spring/fall semester).

  2. Candidate has to qualify at least 12 credit hours required for Specialization Certificate.

  3. No course exemption is allowed for Specialization Certificate.

  4. Candidate cannot enroll simultaneously in more than one Specialization Certificate.

  5. The duration of the program for Specialization Certificate shall not be less than one semester or more than three semesters.

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

  1. Specialization Certificate showing the courses of respective area of specialization, grade and Grade point average will be issued by the University upon successful completion of the requirements.

  2. In case a candidate fails to qualify the specialization certificate then he/she has to withdraw from the original program in order to seek admission for another specialization.

  3. Incomplete transcript or a course certificate on the prescribed fee will be issued to a student in case he/she does not pass all required courses of the respective specialization certificate.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not Applicable

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 12
Total Semesters 1
Duration One Semester


Specialization Certificate (Specialization in Banking)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
BNK601 Banking Laws & Practices Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Banking
BNK603 Consumer Banking Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Banking
FIN625 Credit & Risk Management Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Banking
MGT604 Management of Financial Institutions (alt. code=BNK604) Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) Banking
 


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