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VU Prospectus V i r t u a l U n i v e r s i t y World Class Education at Your Doorstep akistan - Prospectus 2016-17 Virtual University of P y t i s r e v i n U l a u t r i V Prospectus 2016-17 Virtual University of Pakistan Address: M.A.Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore. UAN: 042-111-880-880 | 0304-111-0880 | Fax: 042-99202174 E-mail: [email protected] | [email protected] | Web: www.vu.edu.pk Price / VirtualUniversityOfPakistan | / VUPakistan Rs. 500/- www.vu.edu.pk Mission Statement WELCOME TO “to provide exible & affordable world-class education to everyone at doorsteps” V i r t u a l U n i v e r s i t y VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY The information provided in this prospectus is relevant to academic year 2016-17 OF PAKISTAN and meant for the guidance of prospective students of Virtual University of Pakistan and shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the University or any third party. While compiling the information, every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, correctness and completeness. However, it shall not imply any legal binding or liability on part of the University or its employees in any way. w w w . v u . e d u . p k The University reserves the right to change the provisions of this prospectus at any time, including, but not limited to, admission eligibility criteria, degree requirements, course offerings and fees schedule etc. as necessitated by University or legislative action. Page Chancellor's Message 01 Faculties and Academic Programs 19 Rector's Message 02 Faculty of Arts 21 CIntroduction ont03 eFaculty of Computer Sciencen and Information Technology ts43 ú Organizational Structure 03 Faculty of Education 69 ú Board of Governors 04 Faculty of Management 75 ú Milestones 05 Faculty of Science & Technology 151 ú Memoranda of Understanding 06 ú Mode of Education 07 Directorate of Quality Enhancement 175 Admissions 09 Extra-Curricular Activities 177 ú Indigenous/Local 10 ú Life at VU 179 ú Overseas Pakistanis 10 ú Clubs and Societies 179 ú Foreign Nationals 10 s Camera Club 179 ú Conrmation of Admission 10 s Debate Society 179 s Environmental Protection Society 179 Fee Information 11 s Literary Club 179 ú Fee for Indigenous/Local Students 12 s Performing Arts Society 179 ú Fee for Overseas Pakistani & Foreign National Students 13 s IT Club 180 ú Schedule of other charges 14 s Quiz Society 180 s Sports Society 180 Studying at VU 15 s Tourism / Hiking Club 180 ú Orientation Program 16 s Character Building Society 180 ú Student Handbook 16 s Society for Rising Entrepreneurs 180 ú Academic Calendar 16 ú Lecture Schedule 16 Virtual Campuses 181 ú On-line Bookshop 16 ú Campus Life 183 ú Learning Management System 17 ú Diverse Community 183 ú Assessment and Evaluation 18 ú List of Virtual University Campuses 184 ú Examination System 18 ú Scholarships & Financial Assistance 18 Study at Home 205 ú Medals and Merit Certicates 18 Questions and Queries 206 01 02 Chancellor's Message Rector's Message Development of Higher Education is a primary condition for the Welcome to the fastest growing academic community in the socio-economic development and societal transformation. It Country – the Virtual University of Pakistan. In just a few years builds the critical human capital necessary for research, this Federal Government University has become one of the innovation, growth and development across all sectors of largest higher education institutions of the country. Its economy. Inclusive access to higher education can thus graduates are gainfully employed by prominent industrial transform our strong demographic advantage into a and business concerns and many have established their peaceful, modern and prosperous society. To fully benet own enterprises and are providing employment to others. A from the prevailing demographic reality, we need to large number of VU graduates are continuing their studies educate our people in the shortest possible time. However, at other top tier universities both within and outside supply of qualied faculty vis-`a-vis demand is the single Pakistan. largest challenge in accomplishing the task without compromising the quality of education. A practical solution You must be aware that VU is the pioneer in Information and to the problem is the use of modem Information and Communications Technology based education in Pakistan. Communication Technology (ICT) tools to deliver It employs a unique pedagogy involving video content education while maintaining high and internationally delivered through multiple modes including broadcast compatible standards of education. television, the World Wide Web and DVDs. Comprehensive student-teacher interaction and support is provided over Virtual University of Pakistan is the pioneer university to the Internet and supplemented using mobile devices. The leverage the use of ICT in imparting the best possible University has developed world-class courses for you and education to its students all over the country including the in order to fully benet from them, you should become remote areas as well as the Pakistani diaspora overseas. completely familiar with the University's Learning With its extremely exible mode, Virtual University enables the students to manage their studies at their Management System (VULMS). You will be provided a detailed orientation in order to help you get started convenience and offers every opportunity to discover hidden talents. with your studies at VU. I feel proud that the Virtual University of Pakistan is playing its due role in the socio-economic uplift of the The Virtual University of Pakistan maintains high academic standards and you will have to work regularly country and contributing towards building an educated nation. I hope that the University will continue to and consistently to get a degree from Virtual University, but let me assure you: the Virtual University's ensure quality of education and teaching and play an increasingly important role in improving access to degree is well worth the effort. Higher Education in the country. If ever you have any problems, questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Your Pakistan Paindabad! suggestions are very valuable and will help us further improve the programs of the Virtual University. Mamnoon Hussain Once again, welcome, and let us march together towards an educated Pakistan and into a new and President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan prosperous era for our nation. Dr. Naveed A Malik (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) [email protected] 03 Virtual University of Pakistan - Prospectus 2016-17 Introduction 04 Organizational Structure Board of Governors Introduction Ÿ The President of the Islamic Republic of Ÿ The Board of Governors is the apex body of the The constitution of the Board of Governors as dened in the Virtual University Ordinance 2002 is as follows: Pakistan is the Chancellor of the University. University, responsible for the general supervision and control of administrative, Ÿ The Rector is the Chief Executive and Chief academic and nancial affairs, to lay down the Sr. # Name/Designation Status/Position Academic Ofcer of the University. policies and statues. Secretary, Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom, 1 Chairman Ÿ Other Ofcers of the University include: Ÿ Other Authorities of the University include: Government of Pakistan, Islamabad Ÿ Registrar Ÿ Executive Council 2 Rector, Virtual University of Pakistan Member Ÿ Deans Ÿ Academic Council Secretary , Ministry of Education, Islamabad or his nominee not Ÿ Chairpersons or Heads of the Teaching 3 Member Ÿ Boards of Study below the rank of Joint Secretary Departments Secretary , Ministry of Information & Media Development, Ÿ Advanced Studies and Research Board 4 Member Ÿ Director Finance Government of Pakistan, Islamabad Ÿ Selection Board Ÿ Controller of Examinations Chairperson, Higher Education Commission or his nominee not Ÿ Finance and Planning Council 5 Member Ÿ Director Information & below the rank of an ofcer of BPS 20 Communication Technologies (ICT) Ÿ Afliation Committee Chairman, National Telecommunications Corporations or his 6 Member nominee not below the rank of an ofcer of BPS 20 7 Registrar, Virtual University of Pakistan Secretary 8 One Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Member One Serving or Retired Rector or Vice Chancellor of a 9 Member Public Sector University Three Eminent Educationists or Scientists not being Employees 10-12 of the University Member 13 One Expert from Financial Sector Member 14 One Dean of the University Member Introduction 05 Virtual University of Pakistan - Prospectus 2016-17 Introduction 06 Milestones Memoranda of Understanding Introduction The Virtual University of Pakistan has signed a 8. Pakistan Institute of Management Important Milestones Month-Year number of memoranda with renowned organizations mainly focusing on the following 9. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, KPK Federal charter granted by Government of Pakistan Sep-02 areas: 10. Diamond Group of Industries Virtual University launches 2 free to air Educational Broadcast Ÿ Development of educational contents Mar-04 Television Channels (VUTV 1 & VUTV 2) 11. Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Ÿ Exchange of resources Industry (GCCI) University adds 2 more channels to its Television Network (VUTV 3 & VUTV 4) Aug-06 Ÿ Joint Degree Programs 12. Small & Medium Enterprise Development VU goes global - All video lecture placed on YouTube Jun-08 Authority (SMEDA) Ÿ Research & Development 13. Abudawood Trading Company Pakistan Launch of a unique VU e-Examination System Oct-08 Ÿ Staff/Teachers Training 14. J & U International, Pakistan-Dubai-Canada Enrollment exceeds 50,000 students Sep-09 Ÿ Strengthening of IT infrastructure Launch of VU Open Courseware website Oct-11 A few prominent Higher Education Institutions/ VU Open Courseware website declared best website of the year Apr-12 Organization which have signed MoUs with the Virtual University of Pakistan are listed below: Deployment of VU Examination Software to NUST for conduct of Entry Test Jun-12 1.
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