Beaconhouse National University
2016-17 1 2 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 Beaconhouse National University
Prospectus 2016-17
3 VC MESSAGE
I am delighted to welcome you to It’s one degree, with a million possibilities explore your academic prospects at the for those aspiring to pursue it at BNU. Beaconhouse National University. I hope the information provided in this Given the need for quality research in prospectus will help and enable you in Pakistan, BNU has framed its programs to making an informed decision on your incorporate a strong research component academic and professional pursuits and that reinforces curriculum content while professional, economic opportunities that ensuring consistency and symmetry with will flow from these accomplishments. global dynamics. It is this orientation that has led to the BNU brand gaining As the premier liberal arts university of increased visibility in national and Pakistan BNU does not limit itself to a international research and in its policy niche and promotes quality education advisory role, with its faculty and students across a broad range of contemporary contributing to reputed journals and to disciplines, including visual arts and the policy debates in the country. design, architecture, liberal studies with majors from social sciences, media and Since its inception in 2003 BNU has been film studies, applied psychology, banking showing regular incremental progress. & finance and Information Technology, With more than two thousand graduates, and teacher education. With its state- a dynamic and didactic orientation, of-the art facilities, a purpose-built the path looks even more promising. I campus, a highly qualified faculty and encourage you to consider BNU as an a progressive curriculum, BNU offers institution that you find intellectually you a great opportunity to invest in stimulating and attractively rewarding your future through acquisition of skills when you scan your potential future and intellectual capabilities to scale new endeavors. heights in future career.
For a very long time, parents and BNU Welcome to the exciting world of BNU! aspirants have been demanding a Business degree program. I am glad to inform you that from this year BNU will be opening its portals to the first batch of Business Shahid Hafiz Kardar graduates at the undergrad levels in our Vice Chancellor unique and specialized BBA Programs.
4 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 CONTENTS Contents Page Vice Chancellor’s Message 4 Board of Directos 7 Board of Governors 7 Academic Calendar 2016-17 8 Beaconhouse Introduction 10 National University Admission Criteria 14 Academic Regulations 17 Facilities 21 CONTACTS Friends of BNU 23 www.bnu.edu.pk The Schools of BNU FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES Marriam Dawood School of Visual Arts 25 and Design (MDSVAD) Ph: 042-35975705-08, 042-38100156 Razia Hassan School of Architecture 45 ext. 777 & 484 (RHSA) Email: [email protected] School of Media and Mass Communica- 53 BeaconhouseNationalUniversity tion (SMC) @BNULahore Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and 65 #BNULAHORE Social Sciences (SMSLASS) School of Computer and Information 77 Technology (SCIT) TAROGIL CAMPUS School of Education (SE) 85 13-Km Off Raiwind Road, Lahore. Institute of Psychology (IP) 95
Contents 5 6 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 Board of Directors (BOD) Beaconhouse National University Foundation
1. Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Chairperson BNUF 2. Mr. Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri 3. Mr. Kasim Mahmud Kasuri 4. Dr. Parvez Hassan 5. Mr. Mueen Afzal 6. Mr. Shahid Malik
Board of Governors (BOG) Beaconhouse National University
1. Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Chairperson BNUF 2. Mr. Shahid H. Kardar, Vice Chancellor 3. Mr. Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri 4. Mr. Kasim Mahmud Kasuri 5. Dr. Parvez Hassan 6. Mr. Mueen Afzal 7. Mr. Shahid Malik
8. Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah, Vice Chancellor, GC University, Lahore. 9. Dr. Shahid Amjad Chaudhry, Rector, Lahore School of Economics, Lahore. 10. secretary Higher Education, Government of Punjab, Lahore.
BOD and BOG 7 Academic Calendar 2016-17
Fall Semester 2016 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes Admissions Early Admission Application Deadline Thursday, July 21st, 2016 Admission Test Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 Interview/Portfolio Thursday, July 28th, 2016 and Friday, July 29th ,2016 Display of Merit Lists Monday, August 1st, 2016 Payment of Dues Friday, August 5th, 2016 Regular Admissions Application Deadline Thursday, August 25th, 2016 Tests Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 Interview/Portfolio Thursday, September 1st, 2016 and Friday, September 2nd, 2016 Display of Merit Lists Monday, September 5th, 2016 Payment of Dues Friday, September 9th, 2016 Classes Schedule Existing Students New Students Orientation Day - Monday, September 19th, 2016 Commencement of Classes Monday, September 5th 2016 Tuesday, September 20th ,2016 Deadline for add/drop course Monday, September 19th, 2016 Friday, September 30th, 2016 Deadline for W grade Friday, October 28th, 2016 Friday, November 11th, 2016 Last day of Classes Friday, December 16th, 2016 Friday, December 30th, 2016 Examination Monday, December 19th, 2016 - Friday, Decem- Monday, January 2nd, 2017 - Friday, January 6th, ber 23rd, 2016 2017 Semester Break Saturday, December 24th, 2016 - Sunday, January Saturday, January 7th, 2017 - Sunday, January 29th, 2017 29th, 2017 Announcement of Result Monday, January 16th, 2017 Monday, January 16th, 2017
8 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 Spring Semester 2017 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes Admissions Application Deadline Thursday, January 12th, 2017 Tests Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 Interviews Thursday, January 19th, 2017 Display of Merit Lists Monday, January 23rd, 2017 Payment of Dues Friday, January 28th, 2017 Classes Schedule Existing and New Students Orientation Day Monday, January 30th, 2017 Commencement of Classes Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 Deadline for add/drop course Friday, February 11th, 2017 Deadline for W grade Friday, March 24th 2017 Mid Semester /Spring Break Saturday, March 25th, 2017 - Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 Last day of Classes Friday, May 12th, 2017 Examination Monday, May 15th, 2017 - Friday, May 19th, 2017 Semester & Summer Break Saturday, May 20th, 2017 - Sunday, September 17th, 2017 Announcement of Result Monday, May 29th, 2017 Short Course(s)/Workshop(s) short courses/workshops may be offered by different Schools/Departments during the summer break Holidays Eid ul Fitar* Thursday, July 7th, 2016 – Friday, July 8th, 2016 Independence Day sunday, August 14th, 2016 Eid ul Azha* sunday, September 11th, 2016- Monday, September 12th, 2016 Ashura Muharram* tuesday, October 11th, 2016- Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 Iqbal Day Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 Eid Milad-un-Nabi* tuesday, December 13th, 2016 Quaid’s Birthday Day & Christmas sunday, December 25th, 2016 Kashmir Day sunday, February 5th, 2017 Pakistan Day Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 Labour Day Monday, May 1st, 2017
*Subject to the appearance of moon
Academic Calendar 2016-2017 9 INTRODUCTION
Chartered by the Government of Punjab, opportunities and challenges. Resultantly, a memorable one. Beaconhouse National University (BNU) they graduate as highly professional, is Pakistan’s first Liberal Arts University, mature, innovative, entrepreneurial and Over the years, Liberal Arts education established in 2003 with the aspiration employable practitioners. has assumed a vital role. An armchair of disseminating quality education philosopher once said, “When the only with modern, rational, course content We aspire to present our students the tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see while ensuring that the history and academic and personal development every problem as a nail.” All knowledge is culture of Pakistani society are valued. prospects that will equip them to respond one, a unified wholeness, and every field Our distinctive learning experience to the intellectual, social and personal of study is but a piece or an angle or a and research in diverse areas where the challenges that they will encounter way of partitioning this knowledge. Thus, essential focus of the programmes offered throughout their life and career. Keeping to see how one’s chosen area fits into the has been determined by the type of the in view the current volatile situation in whole, to see the context of one’s study, work force identified for the future the country, the liberal arts education we at BNU believe, liberal education is economic, business, academic, cultural provided by the University helps Pakistani not merely desirable, but necessary. and technological advancement of the youth to be emancipated in their world country encourages students to become views thus helping to combat the menace BNU aims to shape and form the future independent learners. of extremism in all its forms. It is also of its students with its unparalleled set of essential to develop and nurture their learning resources. The diverse body of The growing challenge of providing professional abilities, enhance their knowledge that a student gains at BNU, quality education in today’s era has led acumen and expertise, so as to enable together with the tools of examination to the cut- throat competition of various them to make a valuable contribution and analysis that one learns to use, will educational institutions for furnishing to the community and at national and enable him to develop specialist skills, students with cutting edge knowledge international levels. deepen his understanding, gain new in their respective fields. BNU is a non- insights and perspectives to flourish his profit, private university which offers The University is supported in this career ahead, build opinions, stream- students a range of subject areas which endeavour by a team of highly qualified line attitudes, learn and adopt values, are of immense relevance to the country’s and experienced faculty that bring a and beliefs, based not upon authority or economy. BNU offers an inspiring and high level of technical skill and industry ignorance, whim or prejudice, but upon challenging environment with a broad expertise with first-hand knowledge of one’s own worthy evaluation of argument based educational setup in which a student their subjects. They have adopted modern and evidence. We foster the development studies a variety of different subjects and and current modes of teaching, learning of an active engagement with knowledge, is encouraged to question, take creative and assessment. With a congenial and and not just the passive reception of facts. risks and gain a better working knowledge comfortable environment as well as of the world around him or herself, library resources, the University is well At BNU, the knowledge disseminated thus preparing them for a lifetime of equipped to make the time spent at BNU will help you learn new subjects by one
10 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 11 of the most common methods of learning throughout the student’s stay at the sectarian, equal-opportunity institution analogy. As George Herbert noted, people University. offering undergraduate and graduate are best taught by using something they programmes in modern disciplines, many are familiar with, something they already • A system of education in which of which are not offered anywhere else in understand, to explain something new students learn in small, interactive Pakistan. and unfamiliar. The more you know and class sessions. are familiar with, the more you can know, BNU’s Scheme of Studies Allows for: faster and more easily. Many times the • A system of student evaluation based mind will create its own analogies, almost on frequent written assignments • cross registration ensuring that unconsciously, to teach itself about the and research projects rather than a students read across the curriculum, unfamiliar by means of the familiar. traditional method of examination. as opposed to being confined to a single discipline or faculty; The education at BNU creates an At Beaconhouse National University, improvement of perception and education is enriched through a free • access to a multidisciplinary understanding. This is done by a number exchange of ideas and debate which is University which offers a balanced of unique, innovative practices at BNU: expertly guided by qualified faculty. mix of traditional and contemporary Most courses are intensive and yearlong studies; • An academic format which in which students are encouraged to encourages the student to read question assumptions, listen to diverse • courses in disciplines that are not across the curriculum allowing for opinions and challenge convention. This being offered by any other institution cross registration in courses offered strategy is further developed through in the country and at Schools other than the one the disciplined and motivated work on student is registered in. These courses the student’s part and the evaluation • easy access to students aspiring for may be taken as minors or electives. of individual progress through written higher qualifications. reports and ongoing interaction between • The University underscores the students and teachers. BNU offers its students a diverse learning importance of the creative and environment where they witness cross performing arts which form an The University is fully cognizant of the cultural exchange of ideas from their integral part of any liberal arts fact that the formative years of a young peers and faculty that represents various education. Open workshops adult’s life i.e. the years spent at university parts of the world. In a brief time BNU and seminars are offered where must be enriched through a variety of has already made its mark in the region students interact with scholars and experiences, both within and outside the with the presence of students form practitioners of international repute. classroom. Study tours therefore, form a SAARC countries among its student regular feature of University life and serve body, thereby extending its role as a • Each student works with an as a means of research and exposure to life platform for providing quality education, academic advisor who helps design a in other regions of the country and varied not only to Pakistani students but also programme of study most suited to socio-economic groups. by offering its expertise to neighbouring the individual student’s talent and is countries. Creative, unique and diverse also available for personal guidance BNU is a non-profit, apolitical, non- ideas that stem as a consequence of this
12 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 diversity extend significant advantages to transform constraints into opportunities amount of student body from within and our students. BNU, in its bid to ensure for prospective students as well as existing outside Pakistan, we believe your choice that quality educational opportunities students. will be rewarded in the quality of your are available to all worthy candidates, has education and student experience. put in place a very generous scholarship Having evolved from an insignificant scheme that is aimed to offset and number of students to the significant
BNU offers undergraduate and graduate programmes in modern disciplines at the followingS chools and their Departments: -
School Programs Semesters Credits BFA Visual Arts 8 129 B. Des. Visual Communication Design 8 129 B. Des. Textile and Fibre Studies 8 132 Mariam Dawood School of Visual B. Des. Fashion and Fibre Studies 8 132 Art & Design (MDSVAD) B. Des. Jewellery and Accessory 8 129 M.A Art & Design Studies 4 60 M.A Art Education 3 36 Razia Hassan School of Architec- B. Arch. 10 178 ture (RHSA) M. Arch. 3 32 B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics 8 132 BA (Hons) in Social Sciences: with major in: 8 130 Seeta Majeed School of Lib- - liberal Studies eral Arts & Social Sciences (SMSLASS) BBA (Hons) specialization in: 8 132 - Banking & Finance - information Technology (IT) MS Public Relations & Advertising 3 36 MS Film & TV 4 36 School of Media and Mass Com- MA Mass Communication 4 72 munication (SMC ) BA (Hons) in Social Sciences: with major in: 8 130 - Media Studies - Theatre, Film andTV Studies School of Computer and Infor- MS Business Information Technology (weekend program) 4 31 mation Technology(SCIT) BSc (Hons) Software Engineering 8 133
Introduction 13 School Programs Semesters Credits M. Phil Education 4 33 M. Phil Educational Leadership and Management 4 33 School of Education (SE) M. Phil Teaching English as a Second Language 4 33 M. Phil Linguistics 4 33 Institute of Psychology (IP) Ph.D. Applied Psychology 3-7 Year 20 M. Phil Applied Psychology 4 32 MS Clinical & Counseling Psychology 4 46+3 M.Sc. with specializations: 4 77 • M.Sc. Counseling Psychology • M.Sc. Clinical Psychology • M.Sc. Organization & Business Psychology • M.Sc. School & Educational Psychology B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Psychology 8 130 What sets education at BNU apart from BA / BSc (Hons) all international qualifications like O other institutions is the conscious attempt Levels/A-Levels, High School Diploma, to provide opportunities for hands-on, Programmes and International Baccalaureate etc. is in-depth learning in a large variety of mandatory. disciplines creating an extraordinary (i) To be eligible for admission to educational environment. undergraduate programmes, a * Applicants to School of Computer and candidate must satisfy any one of the IT must have secured at least 50% marks ADMISSION CRITERIA following requirements: - in Intermediate. In addition, applicants to BSC (Hons) in Software Engineering a. FA / F.Sc with at least 2nd division The Beaconhouse National University must have passed Mathematics/Computer (i.e. 495 marks)*. admits students annually in August; the Studies at Intermediate level. schedule is detailed in the BNU Academic b. o-levels (in at least 6 subjects) and Calendar. (ii) BNU admission criteria for 3 A-levels. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) undergraduate level is as follows: will not be taken into account. Students awaiting their FA / F.Sc /A-Level, BA / BSc results may apply c. High School Diploma and for admission. Selected candidates will International Baccalaureate (IB) be granted provisional admission only, result with at least 2.5 CGPA. which may be regularized after they have Note: been declared successful and meet the Equivalence certificate from IBCC for admission requirements of BNU.
14 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 Break up Percentage Admission Test & Inter- 25* view A-Levels / Intermediate 45 O-Levels / Matriculation 30 Total 100
* Split of marks for test & interview is at the discretion of the Dean/Director of respective school/ institute.
15 Weightage for past academic qualifications is calculated as under:
Matriculation Intermediate (Marks Obtained) (Marks Obtained) (Total Marks) *30 (Total Marks) *45 O Levels A Levels Sum of Pak. equivalent grade points /marks of all subjects Sum of Pak. equivalent grade points /marks of all subjects calculated as follows: calculated as follows: Grades Pak. Equivalent Grade Grades Pak. Equivalent Grade Points/Marks Points/Marks A* 4.00 A* 15.0 A 3.20 A 12.0 B 2.80 B 10.5 C 2.40 C 09.0 D 2.00 D 07.5 E 1.60 E 06.0 F / U 0.00 F / U 0.00
(iii) Student terminated from one school Beaconhouse National University, a MA ADS | 2 years on the basis of poor academic candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in performance or on disciplinary Humanities or Sciences from a recognized Applicants with minimum 16 years of ground will not be eligible to seek foreign or local college/university with undergraduate art-design education admission to any other school of minimum second division. are eligible to apply for this two-year BNU. programme. MS/M.Phil Programme (iv) Similarly cases of admission of MA Art Education student, rejected by one school, Criteria for admission into MS/M.Phil:- into another school will require the Applicants with a minimum of 16 years approval of the Vice Chancellor. • MA or 16 years of education with BA of prior undergraduate education in (Hons.) from a recognized university art-design, or related fields (BA Hons., MA / MSc Programmes with minimum CGPA of 2.5 BFA/B. Des., MA/MFA), are eligible to • GAT, General Test from the National apply for this programme To be eligible for placement in the Testing Service is mandatory postgraduate programmes at the • Written/Aptitude test, Interview
16 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 M. Arch. GENERAL Islamic Studies / 3 Credits/One INFORMATION Pak Studies Semester Minimum admission requirement is Computer Lit- 2 Credits/One 17 years of undergraduate education eracy Semester culminating with a Bachelor of A: Majors / Minors / Electives Architecture from an accredited institution Total number of 11 of higher learning. The candidates are to The minimum requirement for the award Credits:- produce a clear statement of academic of a degree at the undergraduate level is and professional intentions, appear for a 130 credits, of which at least 90 credits B: Transfer Students written test and an interview. must be earned in Major courses. i) students accepted at BNU may BNU offers students an opportunity PhD transfer to another School within the to broaden and complement their University within two weeks of being programmes of study by completing the admitted. Fee differences, if any, will • 18 years of education from recognized requirements of a Minor. A Minor may be university with a minimum CGPA of be paid at the time of transfer o r a University inter-disciplinary programme adjusted against fee payment for the 3.00 in MS/M.Phil or first Division or one offered by a single school. in an annual system next semester whichever may be the case. • GAT, Subject/GRE. All students at the Schools of Beaconhouse National University are ii) a student wishing to transfer from required to complete the following Programmes Duration a recognized university or college to Mandatory Courses: BNU will be considered subject to The University requires students to the following BNU regulations: complete their degrees within certain Subject Credit Points time limits. For undergraduate and a) Applications / NOC from the graduate qualifications, the maximum English / Com- 6 Credits/Two previous university for transfer to time allowed is as follows: munication Skills* Semesters BNU must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office to be reviewed by the Dean of the School concerned Programme Total Duration of Extended Period Max. Duration of who, in consultation with the Prog. Prog. University Equivalence Committee, 4 years Bachelors 4 years 2 years 6 years will determine the position of the applicant. 5 years Bachelors 5 years 2 years 7 years 2 years MA 2 years 2 years 4 years b) courses for which credit has been 2 years MS/MPhil 2 years 2 years 4 years awarded at the transferring institu- tion will be accepted provided the PhD 3 years 3 years 7 years
Introduction 17 courses being considered for credit All grades are determined and awarded by prevalent at most international university. must meet the programme require- the respective course instructors number ments at BNU. of credit hours of each course by the However, as a general guideline an points assigned to that grade, then. undergraduate student shall be required c) official records will be evaluated, and to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at notification will be forwarded from Examination and Assessment any given time to stay in good academic the Registrar’s Office concerning the standing. A student shall be removed student’s position in the programme The examination schedule is clearly from the rolls if his CGPA falls below at BNU, including the number of defined in the BNU Calendar at the 2.0 unless the Dean/Chairperson permits credits awarded. commencement of every academic year. him/her to stay on.
d) at least 50% of the credits required A final examination is a requirement The minimum requirement for the award for a degree must be earned at BNU. in all courses except those in which of an undergraduate degree is a CGPA examinations are not used to evaluate equivalent to Grade C (2.0), for the award C: Academic Regulations a student’s achievement, as in the case of a MA/Master’s/MS/M.Phil. degree, a of Theatre,TV , Film or Fine Arts. CGPA equivalent to (2.5) is required. Semester Credits Other courses that may not have final examinations are computer laboratory Grade GPA courses, workshops and seminars, One semester credit means that a particular A 4.00 course must have at least one hour of class independent studies, presentations etc. A- 3.67 contact per week for a period of 15 weeks. Therefore, a course of three semester The method of examination in a course B+ 3.33 credits will meet for approximately 45 is determined by the course instructor B 3.00 approved by the respective Dean/Director hours during a semester. B- 2.67 of School/Institute. During one semester a student may C+ 2.33 take up to 6 courses or 18 credits. The The final standing of each student in each C 2.00 time allocated for final examinations is course, is assessed on the basis of the final C- 1.67 excluded from this computation of class examination result. D+ 1.33 credit hours. GRADING SYSTEM D 1.00 CGPA F 0.00 All students receive grade reports A student’s Cumulative Grade Point indicating academic progress at the end of TRANSCRIPT POLICY Average (CGPA) is computed by each semester for which they are enrolled. multiplying the dividing the sum of all The BNU follows a four point grading Semester-wise transcripts are issued at the courses by the total number of credit system specified by the Higher Education end of each semester after the compilation hours in which the student was enrolled. Commission and similar to the one of result for that semester showing
18 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 course-wise grades, Semester-wise Grade programme to help students integrate require 100% attendance. Students who Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative their campus experience with their miss a class session will be expected to Grade Point Average (CGPA). A copy personal interest to prepare them for make up for the missed work on their of transcripts may be issued at the professional careers. All freshmen are own, failing which they will receive a written request of a student. Verbal or assigned a Faculty Advisor who assists failing grade. The acceptance of such telephonic requests are not entertained. them in the early period of the University work is at the discretion of the Course Official transcripts of the student’s experience. Supervisor. Absence from studio at SVAD complete academic record are issued and SA cannot be made up outside the on the University’s security stationary, This sustained personal contact with campus or supervised. bearing the official embossed seal of the experienced faculty members benefits University. the student in the selection of areas of It is expected that a student’s absence concentration that match individual from classes may be resolved with the Transcripts or other evidence of interests and aptitudes. Each student has faculty member concerned. If a student is attendance are not issued to the students his/her progress towards the award of a absent from class or a mid-semester exam who are in debt to the University. Each degree carefully monitored by the Faculty due to sickness or some other unavoidable student must obtain a clearance from the Advisor. This entails detailed meetings cause, the student must advise the Course Accounts Office, evidencing that the debt with the Advisor, particularly at the Supervisor immediately upon return to has been paid in full and all outstanding time of registration for elective courses. classes. Suitable documentation such as a balances cleared before an official No course selection/registration slip for doctor’s certificate may be required if such transcript is issued. electives/minors is deemed valid without confirmation is necessary. the signature of the Advisor/Course INTERNSHIPS Supervisor/Dean. ADD/DROP OF COURSES Some disciplines require students to CLASS ATTENDANCE complete an internship in the local job • A period of two weeks is allowed market. This is a prerequisite for the Students will be expected to have 75% from the commencement of classes award of a degree and no exceptions may attendance in each theory course in which for add/drop of courses. A student be made to avoid the fulfilment of this they are registered. Studio/lab sessions adding a course is responsible for requirement. The internship experience can be an invaluable aid in the evaluation School Alphabetic Prefixes of the real job market and potential Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts & Design SVAD employers. The concerned school will Razia Hassan School of Architecture SA specify the internship requirement at the appropriate time. Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences SLASS School of Media & Mass Communication SMC STUDENT COUNSELLING School of Computer & Information Technology SCIT School of Education SE Each School provides an advisory Institute of Psychology IP
Introduction 19 ascertaining the requirements of the course of study for a programme. Semester Freeze Policy course and for completing them. However, students may not repeat Students are strongly advised to any course in which they have earned 1. a student who wishes to take a consult with their Course Supervisor a grade higher than C- except with semester break must submit an before adding or dropping a course. the Dean’s permission. application for Semester Freeze, • Courses dropped within two weeks approved by the Dean/Head of the after commencement of classes are ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE Department, to the Registrar’s office deleted from the record. The student two weeks before the commencement will receive grade “W” (withdrawn) In BNU a great deal of emphasis is of classes. In special cases, application on their transcript if they apply to placed on academic discipline. Students may be accepted after the semester drop a course after two weeks from are required to achieve their academic has begun, but not later than two the commencement of the semester. objectives by conforming to the weeks after the commencement of • However, if a student drops the requirements of their programme and classes. course after eight weeks an “F” grade regulations of the university. 2. Fee paid for a semester will only be will be mentioned on their transcript. carried forward if the student submits Academic dishonesty may include the Semester Freeze application REPEATING A COURSE plagiarism, dishonesty in examination within the prescribed period of time. or assignments and falsification of data. 3. a student who absents himself/herself There are two categories of students who Faculty members guide students about from an entire semester without will be required to repeat the courses:- the conventions of documentation and permission may not be allowed to acknowledgement of sources relevant resume his/her study without formal • Student shall repeat all mandatory/ for their courses. Cases of any academic permission of the respective Dean/ major courses in which he/she dishonesty shall be referred to the BNU Head of the Department. Fee obtains an ‘F’ grade. Examinations Discipline Committee. paid for that semester will be non- refundable and non-transferable in • In case of an elective course, students Leave Policy such cases and students must seek may repeat the same elective or take a readmission and pay the admission new elective in place of the previous Not more than two days absences shall be fee. one, in order to fulfil the degree condoned in each semester. Emergency 4. a student may apply for semester requirement. leave may only be availed with the consent freeze during his/her degree of the Course Instructor and approval of programme for (a) one semester • Students earning grade ‘C-’ or less the Dean. A student shall automatically (b) two consecutive semesters only either in a major/mandatory/elective be dropped from a course if he/she misses ONCE for either option with the course will have the option to repeat four classes in a row. No refund of dues prior approval of the respective the course once. or tuition fees shall be permissible if a Dean/Head of the Department. student is dropped from a course for 5. For resuming study after semester • Students may repeat up to 18 excessive absences. freeze the student must submit semester credit hours during their an application for rejoining to the Registrar’s office prior to the
20 Beaconhouse National University | Prospectus 2016-2017 commencement of classes to activate • Smoking at BNU is strictly and back. her/his status at the University. prohibited. 6. The facility of semester freeze is not • Visits by relatives or friends shall be Library available for those students against restricted to specially designated areas whom any previous university dues and no visitor may enter a classroom The BNU Library remains open from are outstanding. Such students or laboratory without the written 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. daily, Monday to have to clear their dues before their permission of the Dean. Friday and for a specific number of hours application for semester freeze is • Students are not permitted to bring on Saturday as well. A full time librarian considered by the University. eatables into classrooms, library or and assistants provide library information laboratories. and access. Probation Dismissal Photocopying facilities are available at • Students who fail to maintain a cost five days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 minimum required CGPA of 2.00 (in Any student failing to abide by the p.m. daily. case of Bachelor’s Degree) and 2.50 disciplinary rules and regulations shall (in case of MA/MS/M.Phil degree) be issued a written warning. A probation Computer Labs are placed on academic probation. period shall be specified for the student to • On two (2) consecutive probations in improve his/her behaviour, failing which All computer labs with access to Internet, the first year or three (3) consecutive the student is liable to be rusticated/ scanning and printing (colour & b/w) probations in the subsequent years, dismissed from the University. A proper from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm daily Monday student’s name shall be automatically enquiry shall be held to ensure that the to Friday. removed from the university’s rolls. student is given the opportunity to present • However, students may consult his case to the University’s Disciplinary Sports Club their academic counsellor to pursue Committee. A student reserves the right another course of study at BNU. to appeal against dismissal/rustication BNU encourages student participation to the Vice Chancellor, BNU whose in extracurricular activities and regularly All students shall be required to maintain decision in the case shall be final and not hosts concerts, exhibitions, film screenings ‘good standing’ throughout their stay at challengeable. and other cultural events. the School and shall be expected to work harder than familiar norms. Hostel The Sports Club of BNU promotes sports activities among the students by General Conduct Fully furnished, separate residential organizing matches throughout the year accommodation for boys and girls is among different departments as well as BNU enforces high standards of available for outstation students. Full with other universities and colleges. education. Students are required to time wardens supervise hostel facilities. maintain exemplary conduct towards DEAN’s HONOUR LIST fellow students, faculty and the University Students in residence are provided staff. transport from the hostel to the university Students with excellent academic perfor-
Introduction 21 mance during a semester are placed on the vi) in a class if the minimum number of Dean’s Honour List. The eligibility crite- students is less than 10 (in case of an rion for which are: undergraduate programme) and 5 (in case of graduate of postgraduate pro- • The eligibility criteria for Dean’s gramme), then the recommendations Honour List is same for undergradu- for the award of gold medal will