The Virtual University of Pakistan is offering following diploma programs:
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting:
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting has been designed to equip the students with comprehensive book-keeping knowledge which will help in-service students to strengthen their concepts and improve their professional competencies. It will also suit candidates who intend to start their professional career with strong book-keeping exposure.
DURATION:
It is a one-year duration program that comprises two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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 OF STUDY PROGRESS:
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-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 Accounting, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 36 credit hour course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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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 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.
However, candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “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 course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Conversion of PGD-Business Admin towards MBS:
Postgraduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue MBS Program according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses.
Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance has been designed to cater the ever-increasing demand in the industry for accounting and finance professionals who are more conceptually equipped and academically sound to take the challenges of day to day organizational tasks. Today’s finance world demands more competitive, specific, innovative and tailor-made skills for survival in a globalized business environment. The diploma will also provide a way in to those having no prior knowledge but intend to join a higher study program in the fields of Accounting & Finance.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance has been designed to provide insight of banking and finance knowledge to those who are either already serving the industry or intend to join in rapidly expanding banking sector. Furthermore, the program will provide relevant knowledge to those who do not have any prior knowledge of the field but they are willing to enter the disciplines of banking and finance in order to continue their higher studies in the future.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance has been designed to produce/develop professionals having relevant subject knowledge and ability to fulfill the needs of career positions in the Finance Department of private as well as public sector organizations. The program is equally good for serving professional willing to update their existing knowledge in short period of time and students willing to develop their career in the financial services sector. Furthermore, the program will provide the students a solid foundation while pursuing their higher degree in the field of Finance.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration has been designed with a core purpose of developing public-personnel to meet the contemporary challenges with a true sense of public service. The program is especially helpful for all business graduates, non-business graduates, doctors, engineers and other specialists serving in public sector organizations or those intend to pursue their higher studies in the field of Public Administration but have no previous knowledge. Students seeking their career in public organizations as well as NGOs can also be the wonderful beneficiaries of this program.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management has been designed with special objectives to provide opportunity to practitioners, theorists and students to enhance their understanding on marketing management. Practitioners with or without business degree can have specialized knowledge of marketing required in formulating strategies and making day to day decisions in the field. Theorists can get the necessary background knowledge required for theory development in the discipline of marketing. Students interested in having future in the field of marketing can also take this diploma as a solid foundation for both practical advancement as well as advancement in higher education.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management has been designed with an objective to give opportunity to entrepreneurs, small business owners, general practitioners and students to understand the foundation of entrepreneurship and equip themselves with necessary skills required to manage business ventures. The program can also be of immense value for those middle managers who are interested in launching and managing new ventures from the platform of large scale corporations. Students interested in seeking higher education in entrepreneurship and SME management or launching own ventures can also be benefited from the program.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management has been designed with a core purpose of developing HR skills in practitioners to equip them with required competence in the field of Human Resource Management. The program is equally helpful for all business graduates, non-business graduates, doctors, engineers and other specialists serving in HR departments or those intend to pursue their higher studies in the field of HRM but have no previous knowledge.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology has been designed with a core purpose of developing skilled individuals for the field of psychology. This study program will help tackling with rising mental health problems by producing skilled competent professionals for the field. The program is especially helpful for all psychology graduates, non-psychology graduates, doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists serving in public/private sector organizations like NGOs or those intend to pursue their higher studies in the field of Psychology but have no previous knowledge. Students seeking their career in Applied Psychology can also be the wonderful beneficiaries of this program.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science has been designed for those who are willing to adopt Computer Science as an area for their higher education. It is designed to give students a complete walk through the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. PGD in Computer Science prepares students with ability to undertake technical assignments in their organizations.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
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.
Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university / institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
COURSES OF STUDY:
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Fee Structure
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Conversion of Diploma Courses towards 4-year BS in Computer Science/BS in Information Technology:
Diploma holders would have the choice to complete 4-year BS in Computer Science or BS in Information Technology by additionally qualifying at least 100 credit hours with minimum period of 6-semesters.
Fee Structure
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