The Virtual University of Pakistan is offering following diploma programs

DIPLOMAS

The Virtual University of Pakistan is offering following diploma programs:

(a)        Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

(b)        Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology

(a)       PGD Business Admin (POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)  

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration equips the students and in-service employees to meet the challenges and 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 allow the diploma holders to meet the challenge of today's technology. Candidates after obtaining diploma can continue Master of Business Administration Program of the university.

DURATION:

It is a one-year duration program that comprises of two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors’ degree from a recognized university/institute in any discipline with at least 45 percent marks. Candidate having less than 45 percent marks is firstly required to qualify Zero semester.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDY PROGRESS:

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), 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 DIPLOMA:

To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 36 credit hour’s course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.

COURSES OF STUDY:

The candidates are required to complete the following scheme of study of Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration within the duration of at least two semesters.

Semester 1

Code	Course  Title	Type	Cr. hrs
CS101	Introduction to Computing	Required	3
MGT101	Financial Accounting	Required	3
MGT301	Principles of Marketing	Required	3
MGT501	Human Resource Management	Required	3
MGT503	Principles of Management	Required	3
MTH302	Business Mathematics & Statistics	Required	3

Semester 2

Code	Course Title	Type	Cr hrs
ECO401	Economics	Required	3
ENG301	Business Communication	Required	3
MKT501	Marketing Management	Required	3
MGT411	Money & Banking	Required	3
IT430	E-Commerce	Required	3
CS507	Information Systems	Required	3

Conversion of PGD-Business Admin towards MBA:

Postgraduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue MBA Program according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses.

FEE STRUCTURE:

Fee for student within Pakistan		Fee for student outside Pakistan†
Admission Fee	Rs. 2,500 one time	Admission & Registration Fee	US $110   one time