Short Certificate Courses

The Virtual University offers Certificate Courses aimed at both industry professionals and the public. These courses serve the purpose of retraining professionals in emerging fields of Science & Technology and providing the public with an opportunity to learn fundamental subjects that may be of general interest. The Certificate Courses are available in five disciplines: Computer Science, General Science, Humanities, Management, and Mathematics.

For industry professionals, these courses offer a valuable opportunity to stay updated and adapt to the rapidly evolving fields of Science & Technology. By retraining in these emerging areas, professionals can enhance their expertise and remain competitive in their respective industries.

Simultaneously, Virtual University recognizes the importance of lifelong learning for the public. The Certificate Courses allow individuals to explore and gain insights into subjects that captivate their curiosity, fostering personal growth and a deeper understanding of various domains.

Duration

Each Certificate Course is for one semester (18 weeks).

Eligibility

There are no restrictions based on age, sex, or educational qualifications for candidates applying to the Virtual University’s Certificate Courses. Candidates must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. During a semester, a candidate can apply for admission to a maximum of four (04) courses. However, students who are already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at the Virtual University are not eligible to apply for admission to the certificate courses.

Educational Resources

The University mails a package containing lecture handouts and DVDs for just those course(s) that it prepared.

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), and mid-term and final-term exams. The mid and final-term exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and typically account for 80-85% of the total marks for a course.

Awarded of Certificate

Each Certificate Course offered by the Virtual University is typically worth three credit hours, except for Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies. These earned course credit hours are transferable and can be applied to a degree program at the University. Upon successfully completing the coursework requirements, candidates will be awarded a Course Certificate by the VU Academic Department ([email protected]).

Fee Structure within Pakistan

Fee Structure for Overseas

Note: If a student decides to leave the university or applies for admission cancellation, the university does not provide any refund for the paid amount. However, the fee for dropping or freezing certificate courses is as follows.

Certificate Courses

The University offers certificate programs in the following areas:

Accounting, Banking Finance
Computer Science/Information Technology
Economics
English
Humanities Distribution
Law
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Physics
Probability Statistics
Psychology
Sociology
Molecular Biology

1. Accounting, Banking & Finance

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	ACC311	Fundamentals of Auditing
2	ACC501	Business Finance
3	BNK601	Banking Laws & Practices
4	BNK603	Consumer Banking
5	FIN611	Advanced Financial Accounting
6	FIN621	Financial Statement Analysis
7	FIN622	Corporate Finance
8	FIN623	Taxation Management
9	FIN625	Credit & Risk Management
10	FIN630	Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
11	MGT101	Financial Accounting
12	MGT201	Financial Management
13	MGT401	Financial Accounting II
14	MGT402	Cost & Management Accounting
15	MGT404	Managerial Accounting
16	MGT411	Money & Banking
17	MGT604	Management of Financial Institutions (alt. code=BNK604)
18	MGT605	Advanced Cost and Management Accounting

2. Computer Science/Information Technology

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	CS001	VU-Computer Proficiency License
2	CS101	Introduction to Computing
3	CS201	Introduction to Programming
4	CS202	Fundamentals of Front End Development
5	CS206	Introduction to Network Design & Analysis
6	CS301	Data Structures
7	CS302	Corporate Finance
8	CS304	Object Oriented Programming
9	CS311	Introduction to Web Services Development
10	CS312	Database Modeling and Design
11	CS315	Network Security
12	CS401	Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Programming
13	CS402	Theory of Automata
14	CS403	Database Management Systems
15	CS405	Database Programming using Oracle 11g
16	CS407	Routing and Switching
17	CS408	Human Computer Interaction
18	CS411	Visual Programming
19	CS432	Network Modeling and Simulation
20	CS501	Advance Computer Architecture
21	CS502	Fundamentals of Algorithms
22	CS504	Software Engineering – I
23	CS506	Web Design and Development
24	CS507	Information Systems
25	CS508	Modern Programming Languages
26	CS601	Data Communication
27	CS602	Computer Graphics
28	CS604	Operating Systems
29	CS605	Software EngineeringII
30	CS606	Compiler Construction
31	CS607	Artificial Intelligence
32	CS609	System Programming
33	CS610	Computer Networks
34	CS614	Data Warehousing
35	CS615	Software Project Management
36	IT430	E-Commerce

3. Economics

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	ECO401	Economics
2	ECO402	Microeconomics
3	ECO403	Macroeconomics
4	ECO404	Managerial Economics
5	ECO501	Development Economics
6	ECO601	Business Econometrics

4. English

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	ENG001	Elementary English
2	ENG101	English Comprehension
3	ENG201	Business and Technical English Writing
4	ENG301	Business Communication

5. Humanities Distribution

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	EDU101	Foundations of Education
2	EDU201	Learning Theories
3	EDU301	General Methods of Teaching
4	EDU303	Child Development
5	EDU304	Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
6	EDU305	Classroom Management
7	EDU402	Curriculum Development
8	EDU405	Classroom Assessment
9	EDU406	Critical Thinking and reflective Practice
10	EDU411	Teaching of Urdu
11	EDU501	School, Community and Teacher
12	EDU512	Teaching of Islamic Studies
13	EDU515	Teaching of Geography
14	EDU516	Teaching of English
15	EDU601	Philosophy of Education
16	EDU602	Educational Leadership and Management
17	EDU654	Addressing problems of learning through technology and pedagogy
18	GSC101	General Science
19	GSC201	Teaching of General Science
20	ISL201	Islamic Studies
21	PAK301	Pakistan Studies
22	URD101	Urdu

6. Law

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	MGT611	Business & Labor Law
2	MGT612	Corporate Law
3	PSC401	Public International Law

7. Management

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	HRM613	Performance Management
2	HRM617	IntroductionTraining and Development to Computing
3	HRM624	Conflict Management
4	HRM627	Human Resource Development
5	MGMT611	Human Relations (alt. code=HRM611)
6	MGMT614	Supply Chain Management
7	MGMT622	Management Skills
8	MGMT623	Leadership & Team Management – MGMT623 (alt. code=HRM623)
9	MGMT625	Change Management
10	MGMT627	Project Management
11	MGMT628	Organizational Development (alt. code=HRM628)
12	MGMT629	Crisis Management
13	MGMT630	Knowledge Management
14	MGT111	Introduction to Public Administration
15	MGT211	Introduction To Business
16	MGT501	Human Resource Management
17	MGT502	Organizational Behaviour
18	MGT503	Principles of Management
19	MGT504	Organization Theory & Design
20	MGT510	Total Quality Management (alt. code=MGMT510)
21	MGT520	International Business
22	MGT601	SME Management
23	MGT602	Entrepreneurship
24	MGT603	Strategic Management
25	MGT610	Business Ethics
26	MGT613	Production / Operations Management
27	MGT621	Administrative Law and Accountability
28	PSC201	International Relations

8. Marketing

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	MGT301	Principles of Marketing
2	MKT501	Marketing Management
3	MKT530	Consumer Behaviour
4	MKT610	Customer Relationship Management
5	MKT611	Marketing Research
6	MKT621	Advertising & Promotion
7	MKT624	Brand Management
8	MKT625	Services Marketing
9	MKT630	International Marketing

9. Mass Communication

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	MCM101	Introduction to Mass Communication
2	MCM301	Communication skills
3	MCM304	Mass Media in Pakistan
4	MCM310	Journalistic Writing
5	MCM311	Reporting and Sub-Editing
6	MCM401	Fundamentals of Public Relations
7	MCM411	Introduction to Broadcasting
8	MCM501	Advertising for Print and Electronic Media
9	MCM511	Theories of Communication
10	MCM514	Feature & Column Writing
11	MCM515	Radio News Reporting & Production
12	MCM516	TV News Reporting & Production
13	MCM604	International Communication
14	MCM610	Mass Communication Law & Ethics

10. Mathematics

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	MTH100	General Mathematics
2	MTH101	Calculus And Analytical Geometry
3	MTH202	Discrete Mathematics
4	MTH301	Calculus II
5	MTH302	Business Mathematics & Statistics
6	MTH401	Differential Equations
7	MTH501	Linear Algebra
8	MTH601	Operations Research
9	MTH603	Numerical Analysis

11. Physics

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	PHY101	Physics
2	PHY301	Circuit Theory

12. Probability Statistics

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	STA301	Statistics and Probability
2	STA630	Research Methods

13. Psychology

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	PSY101	Introduction to Psychology
2	PSY401	Clinical Psychology
3	PSY403	Social Psychology
4	PSY404	Abnormal Psychology
5	PSY405	Personality Psychology
6	PSY406	Educational Psychology
7	PSY407	Sport Psychology
8	PSY408	Health Psychology
9	PSY409	Positive Psychology
10	PSY502	History & Systems of Psychology
11	PSY504	Cognitive Psychology
12	PSY510	Organizational Psychology
13	PSY511	Environmental Psychology
14	PSY512	Gender Issues in Psychology
15	PSY513	Forensic Psychology
16	PSY514	Consumer Psychology
17	PSY610	Neurological Bases of Behavior
18	PSY631	Psychological Testing & Measurements
19	PSY632	Theory & Practice of Counseling

14. Sociology

Serial No.	Course Code	Subject Title
1	SOC101	Introduction to Sociology
2	SOC401	Cultural Anthropology

15. Molecular Biology