The University shall follow the standardized structure/scheme of studies for its various degree, associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate programs, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, given hereunder in following clauses:
(1) Undergraduate Level (Baccalaureate) Structure - Four Year BS/Bachelor (Honors) Degree Program
Total Number of Credit Hours | 130 – 136 |
Entry/Admission Qualification | Twelve years of education with Intermediate Examination passed in Second Division or above / Equivalent Qualification earned through an HEC recognized examination body |
Program Duration | 8 regular (Fall/Spring) semesters (4 years)
[Summer Sessions meant for make-up / repeat / deficiency courses] |
Course Load per (Fall/Spring) Semester for Regular Full-time Students | 15 – 18 Credits
[subject to the Maximum and Minimum Course Load as described in this Policy] |
Course Load per Summer Session | 06 – 09 Credits
[subject to the Maximum and Minimum Course Load as described in this Policy] |
Courses Layout for Bachelor Program
Compulsory Requirement | 25 Credits hours |
Free elective (General courses outside the school of Major subject to University offerings) | 24 Credits hours |
Discipline Specific Foundation Courses | 27 Credits hours |
Major’s Courses | 36 Credits hours |
Majors Project / Internship | 06 Credits hours |
Electives within Major (as specialization courses) | 12 Credits hours |
Total |
130 Credits hours |
(2) Structure of Two Years MS / M. Phil. / Equivalent Degree Program
Total Number of Credit Hours | 30 |
Entry/Admission Qualification | Sixteen years of education with BS (Honors) / Equivalent Degree in relevant / allied* discipline securing minimum CGPA of 2.5 / Second Division from an HEC recognized university / degree awarding institution |
[*subject to approval by the concerned Board of Faculty on recommendation by the Department Chair]
Program Duration | 4 regular (Fall/Spring) semesters
(2 years) |
Course Load per (Fall/Spring) Semester for Regular Full-time Students | 06 – 12 Credit hours |
Course Load per Summer Session | 03 – 06 Credits |
Courses Layout for Graduate Program
Core Courses | 12 Credit hours |
Electives (as specialization courses) | 12 Credit hours |
Research Work with Thesis/ dissertation ORProject / Elective Courses | 06 Credit hours |
Total |
30 Credit hours |
(3) Structure of Specified Business Education Degree Programs
HEC (Higher Education Commission, Pakistan) proposed structures shall be adopted for the Programs that lead to award of following degrees:
a. MBA (Professional)
b. Ms / M Phil (after 16 years BBA/B. Com.)
c. MBA (Executive)
(4) Structures of Other Degree/Diploma/Certificate Programs
Structures of other degree program and scheme of studies shall be launched with recommendation by the Academic Council consequent upon proposal by the respective Board of Faculty, and, in due process, approval by the Board of Governors.