The Departments of Computer Science & Information Technology of Virtual University of Pakistan offers 4-year BS in Software Engineering program to fulfill the needs of rapidly growing market of software development in the country. The BS in Software Engineering degree will equip students with technical knowledge of the fundamentals of computer systems, programming languages, and the basic concepts of algorithms and data structures that are required to establish reliability and safety in software. The course emphasizes the development of professional skills in the technical area of software engineering, that is, the systematic application of analysis, design, and construction techniques for computer systems and applications.

The Strategic objectives of BSSE program are:

1. 1. Enhance students’ skills to apply theoretical, technical and practical knowledge of software development life cycle.
   2. Enable students to develop state of the art solutions of the given problem using software engineering approaches.
   3. Empower students to work in one or more application domains.
   4. Provide students with awareness of current industry standards and practices.
   5. Enlighten students to function as proficient software developers and effective team members.
   6. Empower and enhance communication and interpersonal skills.
   7. Inculcate and enhance professional responsibility and application of ethical principles.

1. For Applicants having 12-year Education
   1. Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years education (HSSC) / ‘A’ Level or Equivalent qualification with Mathematics are required for admission.
   2. The students who have not studied Mathematics at Intermediate level have to pass Mathematics deficiency courses (06 Credit Hrs.) in the first two semesters.
   3. Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

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2. For Applicants having 14-year Education (BS Lateral Entry admission)

1. 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.
2. 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), along with meeting the University’s general admission criteria based on 12 years of education.
3. The candidates having 45% marks in Intermediate and completed 14-year of education prior to Fall 2023 semester with at least 2.0 CGPA out of 4.0 in Associate Degree or 45% marks in their 14-year of Education obtained from HEC recognized university/institute are also eligible.
4. Candidates having foreign qualification or Deeni Asnad are required to provide equivalence certificate from HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

To become eligible for award of BS degree, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 135 credit hours.
2. Must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 2.0 on a scale of of 4.0.

However, as per HEC guidelines, students enrolled in BS Program can convert their respective BS program to Associate Degree (AD) after the completion of four semesters (2 years) of their BS program. In such scenario, students are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Student has to take and clear final project of 3 credit hours.
• Student has studied/passed all the courses to fulfill the respective AD requirement.
• In case of deficiency, student has to clear the remaining courses.
• All the study change rules defined by the university may be applied.

If student wants to exit the respective BS program before completing the four semesters, then the student will have to apply for the study change program and following will be applicable:

• Study scheme of respective AD.
• Any extra course will be treated as non-credited course.
• All the study change rules defined by the university.

Students of each BS degree offered by the CS & IT dept. must enroll and pass “CS619 Final Year Project” course, worth 6 credit hours, in the 7th Semester of respective degree program. The department intends to provide option to hardship cases who are not able to pass CS619 at the end of the 8th semester to take 2 courses each of 3 credit hours in lieu of CS619 in the subsequent semester(s) to complete their degree requirements.