Admission to MBA PROGRAM FOR VU GRADUATES
(a) BS in Computer Science
(b) BS in Information Technology
(c) BS in Mass Communication
(d) BS in Psychology
(e) Master of Computer Science (MCS)
(f) Master of Information Technology (MIT)
(1). Admission to MBA program with BS in Computer Science
Eligibility: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Virtual University of Pakistan with minimum CGPA 2.25
Award of Degree: Minimum three semesters, at least 54 credit hours with minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following courses if already qualified by the candidates holding BS in Computer Science degree from VU are exempted towards MBA program.
|
Courses Exemptions for candidates holding BS in Computer Science from VU towards MBA admission | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
CS101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
3 |
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
18 | |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following MBA courses along with any course(s) not exempted from the above list. Any qualified VU course (s) from the following list will be exempted:
|
MBA study scheme for students having BS (Computer Science) | ||||
|
Semester No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr. Hrs |
|
1 |
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT502 |
Organizational Behavior |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
STA630 |
Research Methods |
Required |
3 |
|
|
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of specialization Course-I |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of specialization Course-II |
Major |
3 |
|
|
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
CS507 |
Information System |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of specialization Course-III |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of specialization Course-IV |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Project / Internship Report/ Thesis |
Required |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
54 | |||
Project / Internship Report/ Thesis / Dissertation: Students are required to complete a Project / Internship Report/ Thesis / Dissertation of 3 credit hours in the final year of their Master’s degree program. The choice of the final Project / Internship / Thesis 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 in some cases may be required to give a presentation
Areas of Specialization: Students may select an area of specialization (except MIS specialization) from one area of specialization given in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered on request.
(2). Admission to MBA program with BS in Information Technology
Eligibility: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Virtual University of Pakistan with minimum CGPA 2.25
Award of Degree: Minimum three semesters, at least 45 credit hours with minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following courses if already qualified by the candidates holding BS in Information Technology degree from VU are exempted towards MBA program.
|
Courses Exemptions for candidates holding BS in Information Technology from VU towards MBA admission | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
CS101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
3 |
|
MGT502 |
Organizational behavior |
3 |
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
3 |
|
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
27 | |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following MBA courses along with any course(s) not exempted from the above list. Any qualified VU course (s) from the following list will be exempted:
|
MBA study scheme for students having BS (Computer Science) | ||||
|
Semester No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr. Hrs |
|
1 |
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
STA630 |
Research Methods |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of specialization Course-I |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of specialization Course-II |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
CS507 |
Management Information System |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of specialization Course-III |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of specialization Course-IV |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Project / Internship Report/ Thesis / Dissertation |
Required |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
45 | |||
Project / Internship Report/ Thesis / Dissertation
Students are required to complete a Project / Internship Report/ Thesis / Dissertation of 3 credit hours in the final year of their Master’s degree program. The choice of the final Project / Internship / Thesis 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 in some cases may be required to give a presentation
Areas of Specialization: Students may select an area of specialization (except MIS specialization) from one area of specialization given in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered on request.
(3). Admission to MBA Program with BS in Mass Communication:
Eligibility: BS in Mass Communication from VU within minimum CGPA 2.25.
Award of Degree: Minimum three semesters, at least 39 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following courses if already qualified by the candidates holding BS in Mass Communication from VU are exempted towards MBA program.
|
Exempted Courses for candidates holding BS in Mass Communication from VU | ||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr hrs |
|
CS101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
3 |
|
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
3 |
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
3 |
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
MGT502 |
Organizational behavior |
3 |
|
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
3 |
|
STA630 |
Research Methods |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
33 | |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following MBA courses along with any course (s) not exempted from the above list. Any qualified VU course (s) from the following list will be exempted provided such candidate completes at least 50 % MBA course work program.
|
Scheme of study towards MBA Program for BS in Mass Communication from VU | ||||
|
Semester |
Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr. Hrs |
|
1 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course- I |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course-II |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
CS507 |
Information Systems |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
Project / Dissertation / Thesis / Internship Report |
Required |
3 | |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course- III |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course-IV |
Major |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
39 | |||
Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report: Students are required to complete a Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report of 3 credit hours in the final semester of their MBA 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.
Areas of Specialization: A student may select at least four courses from one area of specialization given in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered on request.
(4). Admission to MBA Program with BS in Psychology
Eligibility: BS in Psychology from VU within minimum CGPA 2.25.
Award of Degree: Minimum three semesters, at least 45 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following courses if already qualified by the candidates holding BS in Psychology are exempted towards MBA program.
|
Courses Exemptions for candidates holding BS in Psychology from VU | ||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr hrs |
|
CS101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
3 |
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
3 |
|
MGT502 |
Organizational behavior |
3 |
|
STA630 |
Research Methods |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
27 | |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following MBA courses along with any course (s) not exempted from the above list. Any qualified VU course (s) from the following list will be exempted provided such candidate completes at least 50 % MBA course work.
:
|
Scheme of study towards MBA Program for BS in Psychology from VU | ||||
|
Semester |
Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr. Hrs |
|
1 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course- I |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course-II |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
CS507 |
Information Systems |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Project / Dissertation / Thesis / Internship Report |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course- III |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course-IV |
Major |
3 |
|
Total |
45 | |||
Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report: Students are required to complete a Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report of 3 credit hours in the final semester of their MBA 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.
Areas of Specialization: A student may select at least four courses from one area of specialization mentioned in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered.
(5). Admission to MBA Program with MCS from VU
Eligibility: Master in Computer Science (MCS) from Virtual University of Pakistan within minimum CGPA 2.30.
Award of Degree: Minimum four semesters, at least 69 credit hours with minimum CGPA 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following course is exempted towards MBA program for candidates holding MCS from VU.
|
Course Exemption for candidates holding MCS degree from VU | ||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr hrs |
|
CS-101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following scheme of study towards MBA program.
|
Scheme of study towards MBA program for Candidates having MCS from VU. | ||||
|
Semester |
Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr hrs |
|
1 |
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
ECO401 |
Economics |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT502 |
Organizational behavior |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
STA630 |
Research Methods |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - I |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - II |
Major |
3 |
|
4 |
CS507 |
Information Systems |
Required |
3 |
|
4 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
4 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
4 |
|
Project / Dissertation / Thesis / Internship Report |
Required |
3 |
|
4 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - III |
Major |
3 |
|
4 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - IV |
Major |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
69 | |||
Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report: Students are required to complete a Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report of 3 credit hours in the final semester of their MBA 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.
Areas of Specialization: A student may select at least four courses from one area of specialization (except Management Information System) mentioned in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered.
(6). Admission to MBA Program with MIT
Eligibility: Master in Information Technology (MIT) from Virtual University of Pakistan within minimum CGPA 2.30.
Award of Degree: Minimum three semesters, at least 51 credit hours with minimum CGPA 2.30.
Course Exemption: Following courses if already qualified by the candidates holding MIT from VU are exempted towards MBA program.
|
Course Exemptions for candidates holding MIT degree from VU | ||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr hrs |
|
CS101 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
MGT502 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
|
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
MGT602 |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
21 | |
Scheme of Study: The candidates are required to complete the following MBA courses along with any course (s) not exempted from the above list. Any qualified VU course (s) from the following list will be exempted provided such candidate completes at least 50 % MBA course work.
|
Scheme of study towards MBA program for Candidates having MIT from VU | ||||
|
Semester |
Code |
Course Title |
Type |
Cr hrs |
|
1 |
ECO401 |
Economics |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
ENG301 |
Business Communication |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT402 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
Required |
3 |
|
1 |
MGT411 |
Money & Banking |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MTH302 |
Business Mathematics & Statistics |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
MKT501 |
Marketing Management |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
STA630 |
Research Methods |
Required |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course – I |
Major |
3 |
|
2 |
|
Area of Specialization Course – II |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
CS507 |
Information Systems |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT603 |
Strategic Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
MGT613 |
Production & Operations Management |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Project / Dissertation / Thesis / Internship Report |
Required |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - III |
Major |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Area of Specialization Course - IV |
Major |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
51 | |||
Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report: Students are required to complete a Project / Dissertation / Thesis/ Internship Report of 3 credit hours in the final semester of their MBA 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.
Areas of Specialization: A student may select at least four courses from one area of specialization (except Management Information System) mentioned in Appendix “A”. In case a candidate has already qualified any specialization course (s) then in lieu other course (s) would be offered.
Disclaimer: The courses listed above may be revised by the university from time to time to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job markets are duly considered.
(APPENDIX “A”)
Areas of Specialization:
|
BANKING | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
BNK601 |
Banking Laws & Practice |
3 |
|
BNK604 |
Management of Financial Institutions |
3 |
|
BNK603 |
Consumer Banking |
3 |
|
BNK625 |
Credit & Risk Management |
3 |
|
FINANCE | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
FIN621 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
3 |
|
FIN622 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
|
FIN623 |
Taxation Management |
3 |
|
FIN630 |
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management. |
3 |
|
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
HRM611 |
Human Relations |
3 |
|
HRM624 |
Conflict Management |
3 |
|
HRM627 |
Human Resource Development |
3 |
|
HRM628 |
Organizational Development |
3 |
|
MANAGEMENT | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
MGMT510 |
Total Quality Management |
3 |
|
MGMT623 |
Leadership & Team Management |
3 |
|
MGMT625 |
Change Management |
3 |
|
MGMT630 |
Knowledge Management |
3 |
|
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
CS201 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
|
CS403 |
Database Management Systems |
3 |
|
CS610 |
Computer Network |
3 |
|
CS615 |
Software Project Management |
3 |
|
MARKETING | ||
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Cr. hrs |
|
MKT610 |
Customer Relationship Management |
3 |
|
MKT621 |
Advertising & Promotion |
3 |
|
MKT624 |
Brand Management |
3 |
|
MKT630 |
International Marketing |
3 |