(4-YEAR PROGRAMS)
The Bachelor of Science (BS) and B.Ed (Hons) Elementary program
prepares a student to meet the demanding challenges of the modern workplace. The
BS and B.Ed (Hons) Elementary degree comprises more than 130 credits of work.
During final year, student will be required to spend a good deal of time in
completing a project. This project will usually be done in collaboration with
industry, under the guidance of a professional nominated by the University.
However, student of B.Ed (Hons) Elementary is required to submit Research
Project (Professional). The curriculum for various majors is based on the
recommendations of the National Curriculum Revision Committees approved by the
Higher Education Commission (HEC),
PROGRAMS BY FACULTY
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
BS
(Computer Science)
BS (Information Technology)
Faculty of Management
BS
(Business Administration)
BS
(Public Administration)
BS (Management)
BS (Marketing)
Bachelor of Business & Information Technology (BBIT)
BS
(Accounting and Finance)
BS (Commerce)
BS
(Commerce) for B.com degree holders
BS
(Mass Communication)
BS
(Psychology)
BS
(Banking & Finance)
It is
four-year full time study program spread over eight semesters. Each semester has
at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants for admission to
all Bachelor of Science (BS) Programs and B.Ed (Hons) Elementary program must
have passed with at least 45% marks, Intermediate (Part I and II, or equivalent
examination), or I.Com or ICS or DAE or A-level examinations. The General
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) O-levels and School Certificate (SC)
examinations are considered equivalent to Matriculation, and the GCE A-levels
is considered equivalent to the Intermediate examination. For the GCSE (O) and SC examinations, grades in 6 subjects are considered. A-level candidates must
have passed 3 subjects and required
to provide equivalence from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC),
Note: The
B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary Program is available for applicants residing within
Pakistan only and is not available for overseas students. If any student wishes
to move overseas after gaining admission, he/she will be required to withdraw
from the program.
Admission application forms are same for 2-year and 4-year bachelor degree
programs.
However, candidates
having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful
completion of Zero
Semester. Zero Semester is not applicable for admission towards B. Ed
(Hons) Elementary program.
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 including teaching
practices etc. for B.Ed (Hons) Elementary. 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 DEGREE:
To be
eligible for the award of four-year BS degree, the students are required to
complete at least 132 credit hours {at least 135-Credit hours are required for
B.Ed (Hons) Elementary} with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.25 out
of 4.00.
COURSE OF STUDY:
The scheme of studies for BS and B.Ed (Hons) Elementary program is outlined as under. The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.