BS Information Technology (2.5 Years)

Introduction

Higher Education Commission (HEC) phased out all MA/MSc. Programs after BA/B.Sc. BS IT program is for students looking to get admission in the BS program after completing their 14 years of education. The duration of the BS IT program will be 2.5 years. Zero semesters will be offered to these students to overcome the deficiency of courses. This program covers all courses related to Information Technology discipline as described by HEC.

Eligibility Criteria

BA/BSc/B.Com and equivalent with at least 2nd division.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Contribute competently in the computing industry by applying requisite technical skills.

Demonstrate advancement in the computing profession by enhancing their knowledge and skills.

Demonstrate ethical values and contribute positively to society.

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, computing fundamentals, and computing specialization to the solution of complex computing problems.

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, analyze complex computer science problems, reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and computer sciences.

An ability to design solutions for complex computer science problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs while maintaining computing standards, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

An ability to investigate complex computer science problems in a methodical way, including literature survey, design and development of systems, analysis and interpretation of computational data, and synthesis of the information to derive valid conclusions.

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex computer science activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

An ability to apply to reason informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional computer science practice and solutions to complex computer science problems.

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply computing principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, in multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of computing practice.

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex computing activities with the computing community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

An ability to recognize the importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.

Scheme of Study BS Information Technology (2.5 Years) Program

Total Credit Hours = 80

Courses
Object Oriented Programming
Data Structure & Algorithms
Discrete Structures
Programming Fundamentals
Operating System
IT Project Management
Database Systems
Knowledge base Systems
System & Network Administration
Software Engineering
Organizational Behavior
Web Technologies
IT Elective 1
IT Infrastructure
Technical & Business Writing
IT Elective 2
Virtual Systems & Services
Pakistan Studies
IT Elective 1
Final Year Project 1
Cyber Security
IT Elective 2
Database Administration & Management
Islamic Studies / Ethics
IT Elective 5
Final Year Project 2