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DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
The Virtual University of Pakistan is offering following diploma programs:
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING:
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting has been designed to equip the students with comprehensive
book-keeping knowledge which will help in-service students to strengthen their concepts and improve
their professional competencies. It will also suit candidates who intend to start their professional career
with strong book-keeping exposure.
Duration:
It is a one-year duration program that comprises two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
Eligibility Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institute in any discipline with at least 45% marks or
CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
However, candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful
completion of “Zero Semester”.
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 Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final
term exams. 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 Diploma:
To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, students are required to complete
course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 36 credit hour course work with minimum
CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.

Courses of Study:
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Fee Structure
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration equips the students and in-service employees to meet
the challenges and opportunities of the corporate world. The main focus of the program is to provide
management-cum-computer education to in-service employees and interested students. It strengthens
the management and leadership capabilities of students. The program provides balanced coverage of
the various aspects of Business and Management that will allow the diploma holders to meet the
challenge of today's technology. Candidates after obtaining diploma can continue Master of Business
Administration Program of the university.
Duration:
It is a one-year duration program that comprises two semesters. Each semester has 18 weeks duration.
Eligibility Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree from a recognized university/institute in any discipline with at least 45 percent marks.
However, candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful
completion of “Zero Semester”.
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. 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 Diploma:
To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, students are required
to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 36 credit hour course work with
minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.
Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.
Courses of Study:
Click here to View Study Scheme of PGD in Business Administration
Conversion of Pgd-Business Admin towards Mbs:
Postgraduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue MBS Program according to admission
eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining courses.
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance has been designed to cater the ever-increasing demand
in the industry for accounting and finance professionals who are more conceptually equipped and
academically sound to take the challenges of day to day organizational tasks. Today’s finance world
demands more competitive, specific, innovative and tailor-made skills for survival in a globalized
business environment. The diploma will also provide a way in to those having no prior knowledge but
intend to join a higher study program in the fields of Accounting & Finance.
Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a
recognized university/institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 are eligible to apply.
Note: However, candidates having less than 45% in their graduation from a recognized university /
institute can be eligible to apply for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) admission provided such applicant has
qualified Mathematics, Computer Proficiency, and English courses in a single semester (called “Zero
Semester”) and achieved a semester GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.
Award of Diploma
To become eligible for the award of Diploma in above mentioned study program, students are required
to qualify prescribed courses amounting to at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade
Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.
Post Graduate Diploma holders would have the choice to continue towards respective BS / Master
Programs according to admission eligibility criteria of the University by additionally qualifying remaining
courses of the selected study program.
Note: Existing VU rules & regulations of 2-year Master, Bachelor (2-yr. & 4-yrs.) and 1-year Post
Graduate Diploma Programs and any other rule(s) framed by the University time to time will be
observed and implemented for above mentioned Master/bachelor/diploma programs.
Courses of Study:
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Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCE
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance has been designed to provide insight of banking and
finance knowledge to those who are either already serving the industry or intend to join in rapidly
expanding banking sector. Furthermore, the program will provide relevant knowledge to those who do
not have any prior knowledge of the field but they are willing to enter the disciplines of banking and
finance in order to continue their higher studies in the future.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance has been designed to produce/develop professionals having relevant
subject knowledge and ability to fulfill the needs of career positions in the Finance Department of
private as well as public sector organizations. The program is equally good for serving professional
willing to update their existing knowledge in short period of time and students willing to develop their
career in the financial services sector. Furthermore, the program will provide the students a solid
foundation while pursuing their higher degree in the field of Finance.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:

Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration has been designed with a core purpose of developing
public-personnel to meet the contemporary challenges with a true sense of public service. The program
is especially helpful for all business graduates, non-business graduates, doctors, engineers and other
specialists serving in public sector organizations or those intend to pursue their higher studies in the
field of Public Administration but have no previous knowledge. Students seeking their career in public
organizations as well as NGOs can also be the wonderful beneficiaries of this program.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management has been designed with special objectives to provide
opportunity to practitioners, theorists and students to enhance their understanding on marketing
management. Practitioners with or without business degree can have specialized knowledge of
marketing required in formulating strategies and making day to day decisions in the field. Theorists can
get the necessary background knowledge required for theory development in the discipline of
marketing. Students interested in having future in the field of marketing can also take this diploma as a
solid foundation for both practical advancement as well as advancement in higher education.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SME MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management has been designed with an objective to
give opportunity to entrepreneurs, small business owners, general practitioners and students to
understand the foundation of entrepreneurship and equip themselves with necessary skills required to
manage business ventures. The program can also be of immense value for those middle managers who
are interested in launching and managing new ventures from the platform of large scale corporations.
Students interested in seeking higher education in entrepreneurship and SME management or launching
own ventures can also be benefited from the program.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management has been designed with a core purpose of
developing HR skills in practitioners to equip them with required competence in the field of Human
Resource Management. The program is equally helpful for all business graduates, non-business
graduates, doctors, engineers and other specialists serving in HR departments or those intend to pursue
their higher studies in the field of HRM but have no previous knowledge.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology has been designed with a core purpose of developing
skilled individuals for the field of psychology. This study program will help tackling with rising mental
health problems by producing skilled competent professionals for the field. The program is especially
helpful for all psychology graduates, non-psychology graduates, doctors, nurses, social workers and
other specialists serving in public/private sector organizations like NGOs or those intend to pursue their
higher studies in the field of Psychology but have no previous knowledge. Students seeking their career
in Applied Psychology can also be the wonderful beneficiaries of this program.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science has been designed for those who are willing to adopt
Computer Science as an area for their higher education. It is designed to give students a complete walk
through the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. PGD in
Computer Science prepares students with ability to undertake technical assignments in their
organizations.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology has been designed to equip students with an
integrated set of skills that will allow them to develop their professional careers in the field of
Information Technology.

Award of Diploma
Courses of Study:
Fee Structure
Conversion of Diploma Courses towards 4-Year BS in Computer Science/BS in Information Technology:
Diploma holders would have the choice to complete 4-year BS in Computer Science or BS in Information
Technology by additionally qualifying at least 100 credit hours with minimum period of 6-semesters.
Fee Structure
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The Virtual University of Pakistan is offering following diploma programs:

Post Graduate Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance

Post Graduate Diploma in Finance

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship & SME Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING:

Assessment of Study Progress:

Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.

Click here to View Study Scheme of PGD in Accounting

Click here to View Fee Structure

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Assessment of Study Progress:

Course Exemption: No course exemption is allowed.

Conversion of Pgd-Business Admin towards Mbs:

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Click here to View Study Scheme

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BANKING & FINANCE

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a

Click here to View Study Scheme

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Click here to View Study Scheme

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a

Click here to View Study Scheme

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a

Click here to View Study Scheme

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SME MANAGEMENT

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a

Click here to View Study Scheme

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Click here to View Study Scheme

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having 14-year education [BA/B.Sc./B.Com or equivalent Bachelor’s degree] from a

Click here to View Study Scheme

Click here to View Fee Structure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Admission Eligibility Criteria