BS Software Engineering
The Departments of Computer Science and Information Technology at Virtual University of Pakistan offer a 4-year BS program in Software Engineering. The degree is designed to meet the country’s growing demand for software development.
The program focuses on providing students with technical knowledge of computer systems, programming languages, algorithms, and data structures required for reliable and safe software development.
The course emphasizes the development of professional skills in software engineering, including the application of analysis, design, and construction techniques for computer systems and applications.
Objectives
- The objective is to provide students with a theoretical understanding of the software development life cycle.
- Develop students’ programming proficiency by introducing them to diverse programming languages, tools, paradigms, and technologies
- Strengthen students’ abilities to analyze and solve problems using software engineering approaches.
- The objective is to empower students to make valuable contributions to the field of software development.
- Equip students with a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge to address information technology issues.
- Foster students’ awareness of the prospects and real-world applications of software development
- Enable students to develop and refine their research skills in their respective fields.
- Allow students to improve their communication skills.
Curriculum Targets
- The program aims to enable students to use problem-solving skills in the context of software engineering concepts and standards, to support individuals or organizations in achieving their goals and objectives.
- Choose, create, combine, and manage Computer Science-based solutions in an organizational setting.
- Analyze problems and apply up-to-date and innovative technical concepts and practices in the field of software engineering.
- Develop critical thinking skills to assess problem areas and determine optimal solutions
- Create a project utilizing your computing skills and present it effectively to a viva panel.
- Acquire and utilize the most up-to-date tools, technologies, and skills required to keep pace with the evolving computing practices in the industry of software development.
- Begin a career in software development and Information Technology-focused business/industry or pursue advanced studies in a relevant field.
- Express information and concepts clearly and convincingly.
Eligibility
(I) for Students 12-Years Education
- 50% in Intermediate (HSSC) or a comparable certification approved by IBCC is required.
- Deficiency courses: Students who did not pass Mathematics at the required (Intermediate) level mentioned above point can apply, but they need to complete two additional 6-credit hour Mathematics courses in the first two semesters.
(II) For Students with a 14-Year Education (Entry Route)
- Minimum 45% marks in 14 years of education obtained from a university or institute recognized by HEC.
- To be eligible, the candidate should have completed a major in at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Commerce, Statistics, Economics, or Engineering.
- The Equivalence Committee will determine, on a case-by-case basis, the number of courses required to complete a BS degree as well as the duration of the residency.
Deficiency courses:
- Students who did not pass Mathematics at the required level mentioned above point can still apply, but they need to complete two additional 6-credit hour Mathematics courses in the first two semesters.
Students who have already completed 14 years of education and those wishing to transfer their credit hours from other universities are eligible for course exemption.
Degree Duration
This program is a four-year full-time course, divided into eight semesters, each semester has at least 18 weeks for teaching and examinations.
Study Scheme
Semester 1
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS101
|
Introduction to Computing |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ENG101
|
English Comprehension |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH101 |
Calculus And Analytical Geometry |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
PHY101 |
General Mathematics |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
PHY101 |
Physics |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ECO401 |
Economics |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH100 |
General Mathematics |
Deficiency |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
VU001 |
Introduction to e-Learning |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) |
|
|
PAK301 |
Pakistan Studies |
Required |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT211 |
Introduction To Business |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
ISL202 |
Islamic Studies |
Elective |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 2
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS201
|
Introduction to Programming |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH202
|
Discrete Mathematics |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
ENG201 |
Business and Technical English Writing |
Required |
ENG101 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH501 |
Linear Algebra |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT301 |
Principles of Marketing |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT503 |
Principles of Management |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH104 |
Sets and Logic |
Deficiency |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS201P |
Introduction to Programming (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
|
ETH202 |
Ethics (for Non-Muslims) |
Elective |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
|
ISL202 |
Islamic Studies |
Elective |
|
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 3
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS301
|
Data Structures |
Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS304
|
Object Oriented Programming |
Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS601 |
Data Communication |
Required |
CS101 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS625 |
Professional Practices |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT201 |
Financial Management |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT501 |
Human Resource Management |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS301P |
Data Structures (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
|
CS304P |
Object Oriented Programming (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
Semester 4
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS403
|
Database Management Systems |
Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS504
|
Software Engineering - I |
Required |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS604 |
Operating Systems |
Required |
CS301 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS610 |
Computer Networks |
Required |
CS601 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
STA301 |
Statistics and Probability |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS403P |
Database Management Systems (Practical) |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS604P |
Operating Systems (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
|
CS610P |
Computer Networks (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
|
CS610P |
Computer Networks (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
Semester 5
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS205
|
Information Security |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS402
|
Theory of Automata |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS502 |
Fundamentals of Algorithms |
Required |
CS301 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MCM301 |
Computer Networks |
Required |
ENG101 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MTH401 |
Differential Equations |
Required |
MTH101 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
STA301 |
Statistics and Probability |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
Semester 6
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS205
|
Information Security |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS603
|
Software Architecture and Design |
Required |
CS504 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS620 |
Modelling and Simulation |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS202 |
Fundamentals of Front End Development |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS614 |
Data Warehousing |
Elective |
CS403 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS411 |
Visual Programming |
Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
IT430 |
E-Commerce |
Required |
CS101 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS603P |
Software Architecture and Design (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
Semester 7
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS619
|
Final Project - CS619 |
Required |
|
3 |
|
|
CS615
|
Software Project Management |
Required |
CS504 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
MGT101 |
Financial Accounting |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS311 |
Introduction to Web Services Development |
Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS435 |
Cloud Computing |
Elective |
CS304 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS609 |
System Programming |
Elective |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS611 |
Software Quality Engineering |
Required |
CS504 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
SE601 |
Software Construction & Development |
Required |
CS603 |
2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) |
|
|
SE601P |
Software Construction & Development (Practical) |
Required |
|
1 (Theory:0, Practical:1) |
|
Semester 8
| Course Code | Subject Title | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CS619
|
Final Project |
Required |
|
3 |
|
|
CS636
|
Formal Methods |
Required |
|
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
SE602 |
Software Re-Engineering |
Required |
SE601 |
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) |
|
|
CS508 |
Modern Programming Languages |
Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
|
CS609 |
System Programming |
Elective |
CS201 |
3 (Theory:3), Practical:0) |
|
Assessment of Study Progress
The evaluation of student’s academic progress is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester, including assignments, online quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final term exams. The mid and finalterm exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and typically account for 80-85% of the total marks for a course.
Project
To complete BS SE, all students must pass the “CS619 Final Year Project” course worth 6 credit hours during the 7th semester of their program. If a student is unable to pass CS619 by the end of the 8th semester, they may choose to take two 3-credit hour courses instead to fulfill their degree requirements. This option is only available to students who are facing hardship.
Degree Awarded
- The minimum requirement for eligibility is the completion of the requisite courses, which must add up to at least 134 credit hours.
- A minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.0 out of 4.0 is required to be considered eligible.
Important notice
In accordance with HEC guidelines, students who are enrolled in a BS program are permitted to switch to an associate degree (AD) program after completing four semesters (2 years) of their BS program. If a student chooses to do so, they must fulfill the following requirements:
- The student must complete and pass a final project worth 3 credit hours.
- The student must have successfully completed all the courses necessary to fulfill the requirements for the corresponding associate degree (AD).
- If there are any missing requirements, the student must fulfill them by passing the remaining courses.
- All regulations regarding changes in academic programs, as established by the university, will be enforced.
If a student wishes to leave their BS program before completing four semesters, they must apply for a study change program. These guidelines will be followed in this case.
- Curriculum or course plan for the corresponding associate degree program
- Extra courses will be considered non-credit courses and will not contribute towards the completion of the program.
Fee Structure
| Degree Program | Admission Fee | Registration Fee | Security Fee | Admission Processing Fee | Semester Enrollment Fee | Per credit hour fee | Fee of Convocation | Fee payable at admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BS |
3,000 |
2,500 |
2,000 |
500 |
1,000 |
935 |
2,000 |
11,905 |
Semester Fee
Semester fee Approximately Rs. 17000/-
Disclaimer
- The courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date with those taught at top universities, taking into account the needs of local industry and the job market.
- The University may change its fee structure from time to time.