Prospectus 2010National Universityof Computer & Emerging SciencesMission StatementTo provide best quality education to students, irrespective of their financial background, ethnicity, gender or religion. To promote research and scholarly activities to generate new knowledge.The contents of this Prospectus supersede all policies, rules, regulations, procedures, requirements, conditions and financial charges notified earlier. The University reserves the right to change any part or whole of this prospectus without notice or obligation.In case of any ambiguity or non-existence of rules and regulations, the final authority for their interpretation and provision shall rest with the University whose decision shall be final and binding for all parties concerned.CONTENTS^ The Foundation Board of Governors of FAST 4 Rector’s Message 4The University Members of Board of Trustees 5 Members of Board of Governors 5 Officers of the University 5 Welcome Note from Dean 5^ Admission Information Admission Information 6 NU Online Admission Test 7 Admission & Academic Schedule 8 Equivalence of O- and A-level Grades 9 Fee Information 10 Financial Assistance / Scholarships Information 11 Transport & Hostel Facilities 12^ Academic Programs BBA 13 BS (Accounting & Finance) 15 BS (Civil Engineering)) 17 BS (Computer Science) 19 BS (Electrical Engineering) 21 Road Map for MBA programs 23 3½-year MBA 23 2½-year MBA 25 1½-year MBA 27 MS (Computer Science) 28 MS (Electrical Engineering) 29 MS (Mathematics) 30 MS (Software Project Management) 31 PhD 32 HEC Criteria for MS & PhD Education 33^ Campuses & Faculty Islamabad Campus 34 Research Centres 36 Faculty 38 Karachi Campus 43 Research Centres 45 Faculty 47 Lahore Campus 51 Research Centres 53 Faculty 57 Peshawar Campus 62 Research Centres 64 Faculty 65^ Rules & Regulations Academic Rules & Regulations 68 Code of Conduct 73List of Courses Courses & their Pre-Requisites Location Maps Locations Maps of Campuses The FoundationThe sponsoring body of the University – the Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology (FAST) was established in 1980. It is registered with the Government of Pakistan as a charitable institution. In 1985, it selected higher education as a vehicle to pursue its objective of producing scientists and technologists of the highest calibre. FAST pioneered the development of IT industry in Pakistan by offering the country’s first undergraduate program in Computer Science. Today, this University, sponsored by FAST, stands recognized as the leader and trend-setter in this field in Pakistan and abroad. A Board of Governors, elected in accordance with its Charter, manages the affairs of FAST. The members of the Board are eminent personalities in their respective fields and are associated with FAST in an honorary capacity.Board of Governors of FASTPresident Senator Wasim SajjadMembers Dr Abdul Wahab Mr Arshad Nasar Mr I.A. Imtiazi Ms Khadija Haq Justice (Retd.) Mian Muhammad Ajmal Mr Nawazish Ali Seth Mr Nisar A. Memon Mr Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh Dr Rafique Ahmad Justice (Retd.) S. Ali Aslam Jafri Dr Samar Mubarakmand Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Refaqat Secretary General Rana Ghulam ShabbirRector’s MessageSince its inception in July 2000, the university has been gradually diversifying its degree prograMs We are continuously updating and improving the quality of our prograMs To achieve this we are always striving to attract talented scholars to our faculty and improving the library and laboratory facilities. This we hope will help inculcate a culture of research and scholarship. The real job of a university is to generate new knowledge, and we are always encouraging establishment of research centres where faculty and students are involved in research, relevant to our national needs. While emphasizing the highest level of professional competence and personality development in our under-graduate students, it is my conviction that graduate programs should be the focal point for any university. Research leads to creation of new knowledge which is the main purpose of universities all over. Progress of humanity is fuelled by each new discovery and development. Nations which invest in research today can expect rich dividends tomorrow.Amir Muhammed, D.Phil. (Oxon)^ The UniversityFounded as a Federally Chartered University in July 2000, the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences is a premiere University of Pakistan, renowned for quality and impact of its students in the development of local software and other industries. The university has four modern campuses at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. These campuses provide world class educational environment and recreational facilities to about 6,000 students, around one fifth are female. Research wings of the university are well recognized, nationally and internationally. They are embarked upon cutting edge research having direct impact on the social, economic and technological needs of Pakistan. Our vision is to become a globally recognized research university of Pakistan within the next decade.^ Patron of the University President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan Board of TrusteesChairman Chancellor, Senator Wasim SajjadMembers Mr Justice (Retd.) S. Ali Aslam Jafri Mr I.A. Imtiazi Ms Khadija Haq Mr Nawazish Ali Seth Mr Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh Dr Rafique Ahmad Rector, Dr Amir Muhammed Chairman, HEC Federal Secretary Education^ Board of GovernorsChairman Rector, Dr Amir MuhammedMembers Dr Abdul Wahab Mr Nisar A. Memon Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Refaqat Deans of all Faculties Registrar Chairman, HEC Federal Secretary Education ^ Officers of the University Chancellor Senator Wasim Sajjad Rector Dr Amir Muhammed Pro-Rector Lt. Gen (Retd.) Syed Refaqat Dean Dr M. Ayub Alvi Registrar Dr M. Latif VirkWelcome Note from DeanThe university is continuing to introduce new degree programs, which are compatible with the local as well as international requirements. Each new degree program is evaluated with respect to the job market, now and in the foreseeable future. This year, we are launching a 4-year BS degree in Electrical Engineering. This degree will offer specialization in the final year, which shall include Telecommunications and Computer Engineering.Mohammad Ayub Alvi, PhD (UK)^ Admission InformationAdmission to the university is based on merit only, which is determined either through its own admission test or an equivalent test conducted by a reputable organization. There are no quotas, reserved seats or admission through donation. Moreover, there is no age limit for the applicants.^ Admission Material The admission package includes a copy of the Prospectus.Candidates Awaiting Result Selected candidates are given provisional admission, subject to passing the examination with required score. If a candidate fails to qualify the exam, then the admission shall stand cancelled. The tuition fee shall be refunded as per university rules. Such students MUST inform the university about their exam result along with an application for the refund of dues within THREE days of its declaration.The admission application form is available on the University’s admission website apply.nu.edu.pk, and also on the University’s web site www.nu.edu.pk.^ Admission Procedure ONLINE method The Admission Application Form can be filled online by following the instructions. The online system assigns a unique Application Reference Number (ARN) to each applicant, which must be noted for later use.TRADITIONAL method The Admission Application Form can be downloaded and printed (on a white paper). The Admission Application Form can be filled using either a BLUE or BLACK ball pen. The applicant should then visit the campus, where the admission test is to be taken, along with the following: Two recently taken colour photographs (3 cm x 2 cm)Application processing fee of Rs 1,000. This fee includes admission test fee for taking one test.Additional Fee of Rs 500 is payable for each type of Admission Test. For example, for taking both the BBA and the BS tests, or for taking both the MS (CS) and MS (SPM) tests. Copies of all Marks Sheets and Academic Certificates Copy of CNIC or Form-B issued by NADRA (National Database Registration Authority) The applicant will be required to sign a declaration confirming that the information provided in the Application Form by him/her is correct. Upon payment of the Application Processing and Admission Test Fee(s), the applicant shall receive a duly signed ^ ADMIT CARD bearing the applicant’s TEST ROLL NUMBER and a copy of the Prospectus. Out station applicants can send the duly filled application form (along with the above mentioned documents) through post If the application is received through post, the ^ ADMIT CARD & Prospectus would be sent via post. Foreign Nationals At the time of admission, foreign nationals must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan. GRE and SAT ExaminationsThose who have taken SAT examination can apply for admission to the BBA or BS prograMs Those who have taken the GRE (subject test) can apply for admission to MS, MBA or PhD prograMs^ The institution code for receiving SAT scores is 4575The institution code for receiving GRE scores is 7386 NU Online Admission Test (NAT)Information on various Admission Tests is available on the University’s admission web-site apply.nu.edu.pk The online admission test is taken on a computer. The candidate should be familiar with the use of mouse and the keyboard. Each candidate is given a different examination. The sections of a test (English, Analytical skills, Math etc) appear in a random sequence. Moreover, questions related to different topics also appear before the candidate in a random sequence. In each section, a candidate can move forward and backwards to review the responses selected. The candidate can change his or her response to any question within the current section. Applicants should reach the test centre on the date and time specified on the admit card. Latecomers will not be allowed to take the test. Applicants should not bring anything to the test centre except their Admit Cards. No applicant will be allowed to take the test without an endorsed Admit Card. The Admission Test is held at all campuses of the University (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar).Following is a topical distribution of admission test questions for various degree programs: Section/Topic BBA &BS (A&F) BS (CS) BS (Engg.) English 15 % 10 % 10 % Essay Writing 15 % - - Analytical Skills & IQ 30 % 20 % 20 % Basic Math 40 % 20 % 10 % Adv. Math - 50 % 40 % Physics - - 20 % Section/Topic MBA1½ -year MBA2½/3½ year MS (SPM) MS (CS/Math) MS (EE) English 30 % 15 % 15 % - - Essay Writing 10 % 15 % 15 % 10 % 10 % Analytical Skills & IQ - 30 % 30 % 15 % 20 % Basic Math - - 10 % - 10 % Adv. Math - - - - 10 % Specialization Area 40 % - 30 % 75 % 50 % Quantitative Methods 20 % 30 % - - - General Knowledge - 10 % - - - ^ Use of calculators is not allowed in the test.Selection Criteria Selection is based on applicant’s performance in the Admission Test.Announcement of Selected ApplicantsThe selected candidates are informed through SMS on their cell phones and also via email. The candidates should check the status of their admission from the University web site apply.nu.edu.pk or www.nu.edu.pk^ Cancellation of Admission If a student is involved in any undesirable or illegal activity, then the University reserves the right to cancel the admission of that student. Moreover, the University reserves the right to cancel admission of any student at any time, if it is found that he/she has submitted false information/documents.^ Admission & Academic SchedulesAdmission Schedule for 2010 BBA & BS MBA, MS & PhD Last date to apply for admission Jul 5 (Mon) Admission Tests From July 12 (Mon) Declaration of selected candidates Jul 24 (Sat) Jul 19 (Mon) Interviews Jul 22 - 24 (Thu-Sat) Admission Formalities Jul 26 - 29 (Mon-Thu) Jul 30 - 31 (Fri-Sat) ^ Academic Schedule for the Session 2010-2011 (Islamabad, Karachi & Lahore campuses) Fall 2010 semester Spring 2011 semester Registration Aug 2-6 (Mon-Fri) Jan 10-14 (Mon-Fri) ^ First Day of Classes Aug 9 (Mon) Jan 17 (Mon) First Session Examinations Sep 20-22 (Week 6) Feb 21-23 (Week 6) Second Session Examinations Oct 28-30 (Week 12) Mar 31 - Apr 2 (Week 12) ^ Last Day of Classes Dec 4 (Sat) May 7 (Sat) Final Examinations Dec 10-21 (Fri-Tue) May 13-24 (Fri-Tue) Announcement of Results Dec 31 (Fri) Jun 3 (Fri) ^ Academic Schedule for the Session 2010-2011(Peshawar campus) Fall 2010 semester Spring 2011 semester Registration Aug 16-19 (Mon-Thu) Jan 24-27 (Mon-Thu) ^ First Day of Classes Aug 23 (Mon) Jan 31 (Mon) First Session Examinations Oct 4-6 (Week 7) Mar 7-9 (Week 6) Second Session Examinations Nov 11-13 (Week 12) Apr 21-23 (Week 12) ^ Last Day of Classes Dec 15 (Wed) May 21 (Sat) Final Examinations Dec 22-30 (Wed-Thu) May 25-Jun 2 (Wed-Thu) Announcement of Results Jan 13,2011 (Thu) Jun 16 (Thu) ^ Summer Semester Summer semester is not a regular semester. Summer semester may be organized during summer (June-July) at the discretion of the campus. Only a limited number of ‘taught courses’ may be offered in the summer semester. Registration in FYP/ Dissertation/ Thesis is not allowed in summer semester.^ Holidays in the year 2010-2011 Independence Day Aug 14, 2010 Sat Eid-ul-Fitr * Sep 9-12, 2010 Thu - Sun Eid-ul-Adha * Nov 16-18, 2010 Tue - Thu Ashura * Dec 16-17, 2010 Thu - Fri Quaid’s Birthday Dec 25, 2010 Sat Kashmir Day Feb 5, 2011 Sat Eid Meelad-un-Nabi * Feb 17, 2011 Thu Pakistan Day Mar 23, 2011 Wed Labour Day May 1, 2011 Sun * Subject to Lunar calendarConvocations Convocations are planned to take place at the campuses on the following dates. 2010 2011 Peshawar Sat, July 03 Sat, July 02 Karachi Sat, July 10 Sat, July 09 Islamabad Sat, July 17 Sat, July 16 Lahore Sat, July 24 Sat, July 23 ^ Equivalence of O- and A-level GradesEquivalence of O-level GradesTo compute equivalent marks for O-level students, first add marks corresponding to grades earned in English, Physics, and Chemistry using the table shown below. Secondly, add marks of either Mathematics or Biology to this total. Finally, out of the remaining subjects, select the one with the best grade and add its marks to the total marks earned. The total marks of the five selected subjects are 500. The marks obtained by the student in these five subjects are then used to calculate the percentage marks. The equivalent marks are calculated using the following criteria used by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC): Grade %age Marks A 85 % B 75 % C 65 % D 55 % E 45 % U 0 % Example: Computing marks equivalent to matriculation. Subject Grade TotalMarks Marksobtained Remarks 1. English A 100 85 Compulsory subject 2. Physics B 100 75 Compulsory subject 3. Chemistry D 100 55 Compulsory subject 4. Mathematics B 100 75 Better grade than the one earned in Biology 5. Biology C 6. Islamiyat B 100 75 Better grade among the subjects in this group 7. Pak. Studies B 8. Urdu D Total 500 365 The equivalent marks in matriculation (out of 850) are (365 ÷ 500) × 850 = 621^ Equivalence of A-level Grades The marks, equivalent to A-level, are computed using the above stated total marks (out of 500). Add to this, the marks for the three subjects of A-level using the above table. The total thus obtained is out of 800. This total can then be used to work out the percentage marks for HSSC. Example: Marks of the above mentioned student in A-level are given below: Subject Grade Chemistry C Physics B Mathematics A Calculating equivalent marks: Subject Grade Total Marks Marks obtained O-level Marks 500 365 Chemistry C 100 65 Physics B 100 75 Mathematics A 100 85 Total 800 590 The equivalent marks in HSSC (out of 1100) are (590 ÷ 800) × 1100 = 811^ Fee InformationFee InformationFees are payable in full before the start of each semester. The university reserves the right to change fees in subsequent years. The schedule of fees for the year 2010-11 is as follows: BBA, BS, and MBA MS and PhD Admission Fee Rs 15,000 Rs 15,000 * Students’ Club Fund Rs 1,500 Rs 1,500 per semester Tuition Fee (2010-11) Rs 68,500 Rs 53,500 per semester * Graduates of FAST-NUCES are exempt from payment of admission fee^ Summer Semester Fees Students’ Club Fund fee is payable by all students registered in summer semester.Tuition fee for BBA, BS & MBA students is Rs 13,700 per course.Tuition fee for MS & PhD students is Rs 17,800 per course.Fee refund (Cancellation of Admission on Student’s Choice) The Admission Fee and Students’ Club Fund fee are non-refundable. In case of cancellation of admission by a student, the tuition fee is refunded as per following rate. Before start of classes 100 % During first week of classes 75 % During second week of classes 50 % During third week of classes 25 % After third week of classes Nil ^ Fee refund (Cancellation of Admission of a Failed Student) Admission Fee and Students’ Club Fund fee are non-refundable. The admission of a student immediately stands cancelled if he or she fails in the required exam whose result was not available at the time of admission. Such students ^ MUST immediately inform the university about their result and request refund of tuition fee. The tuition fee of such students is refunded as per following schedule. ^ Within One week of announcement of result 100 % After One week of announcement of result Nil Financial Assistance/ Scholarships Information^ Merit Scholarships for Bachelor Students Merit scholarship is awarded to the Top THREE position holders of each Board. This scholarship is for four years of un-interrupted studies with full course load and is equal to the full tuition fee. Continuation of merit scholarship is subject to maintaining semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.^ Top Three position holders in each semester The university awards prize money and a certificate to those undergraduate students, who are the top three in their department. Students are selected from each of the four years of every degree program. Only those students are eligible who have undertaken the prescribed course load and have SGPA of 3.00 or higher.^ HEC Scholarships for MS and PhD students The Higher Education Commission (HEC) provides liberal scholarships to students desirous of studying for the MS and PhD degrees at this university. The scholarship covers tuition fee, monthly stipend and book allowance.HEC–JICA Scholarships The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in collaboration with the Japanese Government offers need-based scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate level Computer Science students. This scholarship covers full tuition fee plus a monthly stipend to the student.^ Sindh Government Endowment Board Scholarships The Sindh Government offers scholarships to students of Karachi campus on need-cum-merit for both under-graduate and graduate studies. The scholarship covers full tuition fee for entire duration of the program, renewable every year. The quota for students from rural sector is 60%, and the remaining 40% is for the students from urban sector. About 25 new scholarships are offered every year under this scheme.^ Other Scholarships In addition to the above scholarships there are various community based scholarships offered by various committees and foundations such as, Memon Community Scholarships, Bohra Community Scholarships, INFAQ Foundation scholarships, Agha Khan Foundation Scholarships, etc.Assistantships The University may utilize the services of its graduate students in its different activities. These students are compensated for rendering their services. Preference is normally given to indigent students.^ Bank Loans PICIC Commercial Bank, NIB Bank, Bank Alfalah, Bank Islami and MCB offer loans to students.Study Loan Realizing that the fees may not be affordable for some of its students, FAST arranges financial assistance in the form of interest-free study loans for bright indigent students. This assistance is subject to renewal every semester in light of the student’s academic performance. Financial assistance is limited to tuition fee only and is discontinued if the student’s CGPA falls below the minimum specified to avoid warning. Loan recipients MUST take full load of courses offered.^ Applying for Study Loan Applicants desirous of seeking study loan should apply for this purpose on the prescribed form available from all campuses or downloadable from the University web site.Repayment of Study Loan The repayment of loan starts three months after graduation or soon after getting employment, whichever is earlier. The total amount has to be repaid within a period of four years after graduation. Students are required to sign a contract allowing future employers to deduct loan repayments at source and remit it to the University.^ Transport & Hostel FacilitiesTransport FacilityIslamabad A few private transporters operate mini-buses between the campus and designated points in various localities of Rawalpindi & Islamabad on self-finance basis.Karachi The University arranges buses to pick students from selected points in different localities of Karachi. Arranged transport is also available for those studying at the City Campus. The transport facility is available on self-finance basis^ Lahore The university does not have transport arrangement at Lahore campus.Peshawar The university provides transport to pick and drop students from selected points of Peshawar.Hostel Facility The University does not have hostels. However, limited hostel accommodation may be arranged through out-sourcing on self-finance basis.^ BBA - Bachelor of Business AdministrationCourse OverviewChange is the only constant known today to the business world which has to grapple with the challenging realities of an increasingly global and complex marketplace. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at FAST attempts to bring out dynamic managers and administrators, well-equipped to meet the challenges posed by this highly competitive global marketplace. To this end, the approach in the classroom is tailored to inculcate an appreciation for both the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of business. Quantitative skills developed through such areas as accounting, statistics, financial modelling and linear programming are combined with qualitative skills in communication, human psychology, marketing and organizational behaviour. Using these diverse skills and tools, BBA graduates are expected to be able to provide timely solutions to real-world business problems – solutions that are cost-effective, efficient and ethically correct.^ Career Opportunities Business Administration graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of business settings and are found in all types of organizations including industrial, commercial and financial as well as in the public sector. Many have the wide range of skills required to develop their own business or support a family business.Eligibility At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examinationAND Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examinationThose who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.Selection Criteria Performance in the NU Admission TestOR Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examinationNote 1 Registration in “Final Year Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 97 credit hours, and is not under academic warning.Degree RequirementsFor the award of BBA degree, a student must have:Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hoursObtained a CGPA of at least 2.0Tentative Study Plan of BBA Semester – I Pre-Reqs MG 108 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 MT Business Math - I 3 SS 102 English – I 4 SS 111 Islamic Studies/ Ethics 3 SS 127 Sociology 3 Total 16 Semester – II CS 111 IT in Business 4 MG 224 Financial Accounting 3 MT 114 Business Statistics 4 SS 118 Psychology 3 SS 222 English – II 4 SS 102 Total 18 ^ Semester – III MG 220 Marketing Management 3 MG 223 Fundamentals of Management 3 MG 331 Management Accounting 3 MT 216 Statistical Inference 3 MT 114 SS 223 Business Communication – I 3 Total 15 Semester – IV MG 225 Organizational Behaviour 3 MG 223 MG 309 Consumer Behaviour 3 MG 220 MG 332 Business Finance 4 MG 224+ MT 114 MT Business Math – II 3 SS 132 Micro Economics 4 Total 16 Semester – V MG 320 Operations Management 3 MT 114 MG 333 Human Resource Management 3 MG 225 MG 423 Financial Management 3 MG 332 MG Business Elective – I 3 SS 130 Macro Economics 4 Total 16 Semester – VI CS 310 Management Info Systems 3 MG 302 Business Law 3 MG 312 Financial Institutions & Markets 3 MG Business Research Methods 3 SS 309 Business Communication – II 3 SS 223 Total 15 ^ Semester – VII MG 402 Strategic Management 3 MG 220 + MG 332 MG 404 Economy of Pakistan 3 MG 418 Final Year Project – I 3 Note 1 MG Business Elective – II 3 SS/MG Elective 3 SS 138 History of Pakistan 3 Total 18 ^ Semester – VIII MG 324 Business Ethics 3 MG 414 Entrepreneurship 3 MG 225 + MG 332 MG 419 Final Year Project – II 3 MG 418 MG Business Elective – III 3 MG Business Elective – IV 3 Total 15 ^ BS (Accounting & Finance)Course OverviewAccounting & Finance are the most significant and critical areas in the system of free enterprise. Good financial management is, therefore, vitally important to the economic health of business organizations. However, the constant shifts in economic conditions, intense competition for financial resources and questionable business practices have made financial management a complex and challenging undertaking. The BS Accounting & Finance program is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges posed by this complex but exciting area that has assumed much greater importance in the wake of the recent financial crisis in the world. This crisis has taught us that prudent financial management could mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful business enterprise. BS Accounting & Finance at FAST is tailored to first impart a broad-based education in the fundamentals of business and management and then develop the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to become prudent, astute and ethical financial managers. ^ Career Opportunities There are a number of pathways to choose from including audit, taxation, budget analysis, financial accounting and management accounting.Eligibility At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examinationAND Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examinationThose who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.Selection Criteria Performance in the NU Admission TestOR Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examinationNote 1 Registration in “Final Year Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 97 credit hours, and is not under academic warning.Degree RequirementsFor the award of BS (Accounting & Finance) degree, a student must have:Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hoursObtained a CGPA of at least 2.0Tentative Study Plan of BS (Accounting & Finance) Semester – I Pre-Reqs MG 108 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 MT Business Math - I 3 SS 102 English – I 4 SS 111 Islamic Studies/ Ethics 3 SS Psychology/ Sociology 3 Total 16 Semester – II CS 111 IT in Business 4 MG 224 Financial Accounting 3 MT 114 Business Statistics 4 SS 138 History of Pakistan 3 SS 222 English – II 4 SS 102 Total 18 ^ Semester – III MG 220 Marketing Management 3 MG 221 Corporate Accounting - I 3 MG 223 Fundamentals of Management 3 MT 216 Statistical Inference 3 MT 114 SS 223 Business Communication–I 3 Total 15 Semester – IV MG 216 Cost & Mgmt Accounting 3 MG 326 Corporate Accounting - II 3 MG 332 Business Finance 4 MG 224+ MT 114 MT Business Math – II 3 SS 132 Microeconomics 4 Total 17 Semester – V MG 302 Business Law 3 MG 327 Econometrics 3 MG 328 Accounting. for Decision Making 3 MG 423 Financial Management 3 MG 332 SS 130 Macroeconomics 4 Total 16 Semester – VI CS 310 Management Information Systems 3 MG 314 Financial Statement Analysis 3 MG Business Research Methods 3 MG Business Elective–I 3 SS 309 Business Communication–II 3 SS 223 Total 15 ^ Semester – VII MG 312 Financial Institutions & Markets 3 MG 329 Investments – I 3 MG 402 Strategic Management 3 MG 220 + MG 332 MG 418 Final Year Project – I 3 Note 1 MG 421 Audit & Taxation 3 MG Business Elective–II 3 Total 18 ^ Semester – VIII MG 324 Business Ethics 3 MG 416 Financial Risk Mgmt. 3 MG 419 Final Year Project – II 3 MG 418 MG 422 Investments – II 3 MG xxx Business Elective – III 3 Total 15 ^ BS (Civil Engineering)Course OverviewCareer OpportunitiesEligibility At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examinationAND Passed the HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examination.Selection Criteria Performance in the NU Admission TestOR Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination AND at least 550 in the SAT-II (Math Level - IIC) examinationNote 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 1xx credit hours, and is not under academic warning.Award of BS (Civil Engineering) DegreeFor the award of BS (Civil Engineering) degree, a student must have:Passed courses totalling at least 134 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified as Core courses.Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00Tentative Study Plan of BS (Civil Engineering) Semester – I Pre-Reqs CS 102 Intro. To Computer Science 3+1 SS xxx Social Science-1 3 CV xxx Engineering Mechanics 3+1 SS 101 English Language Skills 3 MT 117 Applied Calculus 3 SS xxx Pakistan Studies 1 Total 16+2 Semester – II CV xxx Engineering Surveying 2+2 CV xxx Engineering Geology 3 EE 221 Electro- Mechanical Systems 3+1 CV 1xx Engineering Drawing 2+2 MT 203 Differential Equations 3 MT 117 Total 13+5 ^ Semester – III CV xxx Civil Engineering Materials & Construction 3+1 CV xxx Civil Engineering Drawing & Graphics 1+2 CV 1xx CV xxx Advanced Engineering Surveying 3+1 CV xxx Mechanics of Solids 3+1 CV xxx Fluid Mechanics 3+1 Total 13+6 Semester – IV CV xxx Quantity Surveying & Estimation 3 CV xxx Structural Analysis 3 CV xxx Soil Mechanics 3+1 SS xxx Islamic Studies 1 MT xxx Numerical Analysis 3+1 Total 13+2 Semester – V MT 209 Probability 3 CV xxx Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3+1 SS 123 Communication Skills 3 SS xxx Social Sciences – II 3 CV xxx Geo Informatics 3 Total 15+1 Semester – VI CV xxx Plain & Reinforced Concrete 3+1 CV xxx Environmental Engineering 3 CV xxx Transportation Planning & Engineering 3+1 CV xxx Hydrology & Water Management 3+1 Total 12+3 ^ Semester – VII SS 142 Technical Report Writing 3 CV xxx Construction Management 3 CV xxx Architecture & Town Planning 3 CV xxx Elective – I 3+1 CV 482 Project – l 0+3 Note 1 Total 12+4 ^ Semester – VIII CV xxx Elective - II 3+1 CV xxx Elective - III 3+1 CV xxx Elective - IV 3 CV xxx Elective - V 3 CV 483 Project - ll 0+3 CV 482 Total 12+5 BS (Computer Science)^ Course Overview The purpose of Computer Science degree programs is to produce computer scientists, who can form the backbone of the rapidly growing computer industry. The BS program is focused on developing an in depth understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of computer science through a rigorous course work spanning over a period of four years. Students are given unique opportunities to go beyond traditional computer science and get themselves involved in research activities through various research and industrial collaboration programs carried out at the campuses. This ensures a broad based educational foundation that prepares them for leadership roles along diverse career paths.To equip students with modern trends in the ever changing field of computer science, courses are offered in concentration areas of Semantic Web, Multi-Agent Intelligent Systems, Networks, Data Mining and Data Warehousing, Software Engineering and Quality Assurance, Graphics and Game Programming, Image Processing, Soft Computing, Corporate and Business Computing, E-commerce etc. Students select courses from these areas to match with their future career options in a broad range of industrial, corporate, multinational, governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our courseware is tailored according to the international standards to nurture capacity building and original thinking in our graduates for life-long-learning. No doubt that our graduates are highly sought after by a majority of national and international IT industry.^ Career Opportunities Your career prospects will be excellent: You may become a software engineer, programmer, web developer, games programmer or computer graphic designer.Eligibility At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examinationAND Passed the HSSC or an equivalent examination. Must have studied Mathematics at HSSC level.Selection Criteria Performance in the NU Admission TestOR Combined score of 1,500 or more in the SAT-I examination AND at least 550 in the SAT-II (Math Level - IIC) examinationNote 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 100 credit hours, and is not under academic warning.Award of BS (Computer Science) DegreeFor the award of BS (Computer Science) degree, a student must have:Passed courses totalling at least 130 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified as Core courses.Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00Tentative Study Plan of BS (CS) Semester – I Pre-Reqs CS 102 Intro. to Computer Science 3+1 MT 101 Calculus I 3 MT 104 Linear Algebra 3 NS 101 Physics – I 3 SS 102 English– I 4 Total 16+1 Semester – II CS 104 Computer Programming 3+1 CS 102 EE 109 Digital Logic Design 3+1 MT 115 Calculus – II 3 MT 101 SS 138 History of Pakistan 3 SS 122 English Composition 3 SS 102 Total 15+2 ^ Semester – III CS 201 Data Structures 3 CS 104 EE 218 Comp. Org. & Assembly Lang. 3+1 EE 109 MT 217 Discrete Structures 3 SS 111 Islamic & Religious Studies 3 SS/MG SS/MG Elective - I 3 Total 15+1 Semester – IV CS 204 Database Systems 3+1 CS 201 CS 206 Operating Systems 3+1 CS 201 CS 302 Analysis of Algorithms 3 CS 201 MT Math Elective 3 SS/MG SS/MG Elective – II 3 Total 15+2 Semester – V CS 301 Theory of Automata 3 MT 217 CS 313 OO Analysis & Design 4 CS 201 CS 314 Computer Networks 4 CS 201 CS CS Elective – I 3 MT 206 Probability & Statistics 4 Total 18 Semester – VI CS 303 Software Engineering 3 CS 313 CS xxx CS Elective – II 3 CS xxx CS Elective – III 3 SS 108 Technical & Business Writing 3 SS 122 SS/MG SS/MG Elective – III 3 Total 15 ^ Semester – VII CS 422 Human Computer Interaction 3 CS 204 CS 491 Project – I 3 Note 1 CS xxx CS Elective – IV 3 EE 204 Computer Architecture 3 EE 218 SS/MG SS/MG Elective – IV 3 Total 15 ^ Semester – VIII CS 490 Professional Issues in IT 3 CS 303 CS 492 Project – II 3 CS 491 CS CS Elective – V 3 CS CS Elective – VI 3 CS CS Elective – VII 3 Total 15 ^ BS (Electrical Engineering)Course OverviewThe Electrical Engineering degree is based on the HEC/PEC approved curriculum. In the first year the students learn the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering supported by essential mathematics and physics courses. These courses are followed by breadth courses which introduce students to different specialties in Electrical Engineering. In the senior year students choose a specialization stream and study advanced courses. Currently specializations are being offered in three areas, Telecommunication Engineering, and Computer Engineering. In the highly competitive job market a young engineer is not only required to be knowledgeable in technical areas but is also expected to have excellent communication and managerial skills and an appreciation of modern day economics to design and implement a cost effective engineering solution. Students are offered courses in communication skills, engineering management and economics to prepare them for challenging environments. Social Science electives and courses in Professional Ethics contribute in enhancing the soft skills and help prepare a well rounded personality. The course work is supported by state of the art engineering labs. During four years, students work in twelve different labs where they perform experiments using state of the art instruments, equipment and simulation software.The specialized elective courses offered in the three specialization streams are Telecommunications Computers Electronics Digital Signal Processing Data Structures & Algorithms Digital Electronics Wave Propagation & Antenna Theory Computer Organization & Architecture VLSI Telecommunication Systems Data Communication Networks Digital Systems Design Analogue Communication Operating Systems Power Electronics Digital Communication Embedded Systems Digital Signal Processing Telecom Transmission & Switching Digital Image Processing Industrial Process Control Wireless & Mobile Communication Introduction to Robotics Digital Instrumentation Microwave Engineering Opto-Electronics Satellite Communication Next Generation Networks Network Security ^ Career OpportunitiesThis versatile degree opens careers in different areas of electrical engineering. You could specialize in telecom or computer engineering. You could pursue a career in telecom industry, in embedded system design, or as a software programmer.Eligibility At least 60% marks in Matriculation or an equivalent examinationAND At least 60% marks in HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or an equivalent examinationThose who have taken the HSSC or an equivalent examination and are awaiting result can also apply.Selection Criteria Performance in the NU Admission TestOR Combined score of 1,500 or more in SAT-I examination AND at least 550 in SAT-II (Math Level IIC) examinationNote 1 Registration in “Project-I” is allowed provided the student has earned at least 104 credit hours, and is not under academic warning.Degree RequirementsFor the award of BS (Electrical Engineering) degree, a student must have:Passed courses totalling at least 134 credit hours, including all those courses which have been specified as Core courses.Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00Tentative Study Plan of BS (EE) Semester – I Pre-Reqs EE 110 Prog. For Engineers – I 3+1 EE 216 Circuit Analysis – I 3+1 MT 117 Applied Calculus 3 NS 110 Physics for Engineers 3+1 SS 101 English Language 3 Total 15+3 Semester – II EE 112 Prog. For Engineers – II 3+1 EE 110 EE 211 Engineering Workshop 0+1 EE 217 Circuit Analysis – II 3 EE 216 MT 104 Linear Algebra 3 MT 203 Differential Equations 3 MT 117 SS 138 History of Pakistan 3 Total 15+2 ^ Semester – III EE 102 Engineering Drawing 0+1 EE 105 Computer Logic design 3+1 EE 214 Electronics – I 3+1 EE 217 XX Inter-Disciplinary Course – I 3 MT 220 Complex Var. & Transforms 3 SS 144 Islamic & Religious Studies 3 Total 15+3 Semester – IV EE 206 Signals & Systems 3+1 MT 104 EE 221 Electro-Mechanical Systems 3+1 EE 217 EE 219 Probability & Random Processes 3 XX Inter-Disciplinary Course – II 3 MT 207 Numerical Analysis 3 Total 15+2 Semester – V EE 220 Instrumentation & Measurements 3+1 EE 206+EE 214 EE 303 µP Interfacing & Programming 3+1 EE 105+EE 214 EE 304 Feedback Control Systems 3+1 EE 206 EE 305 Electromagnetic Theory 3 MT 220 EE 408 Electrical Power Engineering 3 EE 221 Total 15+3 Semester – VI EE CAD & Simulation 2 EE Specialization Elective – I 3+1 EE Specialization Elective – II 3+1 SS 142 Technical Report Writing 3 MG 222 Engineering Economics 3 Total 14+2 ^ Semester – VII EE 482 Project – I 3 Note 1 EE Specialization Elective – III 3+1 EE Specialization Elective – IV 3+1 MG 330 Engineering Management 3 SS 123 Communication Skills 3 Total 15+2 ^ Semester – VIII EE 483 Project – II 3 EE 482 EE Specialization Elective – V 3+1 SS 145 Engineering Ethics 3 SS Social Science Elective 3 Total 12+1 ^ Road Map for MBA programs4 - YearBBA degree1½ - Year MBA30 credit-hours16 - Yearnon-business degree14 - Year degree(B.A. / B.Com. / B.Sc.)3½ - Year MBA91 credit-hours2½ - Year MBA67 credit-hours^ 3½ -year Master of Business AdministrationCourse OverviewThe 3½-year MBA develops an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of management practices, and a deep appreciation of the implications of a rapidly globalizing work environment. The program is designed with a view to 'researching' local & regional management phenomena rather than merely 'studying' them. The students are taught scientific and mathematical approaches to decision-making. Quantitative skills, developed through such areas as accounting, statistics, financial modelling and linear programming, are combined with qualitative skills in communication, human psychology, marketing and organizational behaviour. The intention is to produce not only managers and business administrators, but leaders in their own right, who can provide effecti