ADP Computer System
November 10, 2024 2026-11-10 7:24ADP Computer System
Brief Program Description
ADP- COMPUTER SYSTEMS is a two years degree program which covers important aspect of the Computer System. The duration of the Associate Degree is two (02) years with an option to upgrade it to a full-fledged bachelor’s degree program. Important features of the ADP programs are as follows;
- ADP- COMPUTER SYSTEMS comprises of 04 semesters / 02 years duration. ADP- COMPUTER SYSTEMS may only be offered under semester system.
- Semester duration is 18 weeks, including two weeks for examinations and results.
- The minimum credits for award of ADP- COMPUTER SYSTEMS is 72 Credit Hours.
- Normal load per semester will be five to six courses and maximum up to 9 courses under special circumstances as per the university/DAI rules and regulations.
- Courses will be described through Credit Hours (Cr. Hr.) system.
- 1 (one) Theory Credit Hour is equivalent to 1 (one) contact hour per week in a normal semester of 17/18 weeks teaching so a 3 Credit Hours course means 3 contact hours for the week.
- 1 Lab Credit Hour is equivalent to 3 contact hours per week.
- Summer/Winter semester of shorter can also be offered (if required), however, Summer/winter semester is mainly offered to cover failure subjects.
Eligibility Criteria
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC/Intermediate) in FSc (ICS, GCS, Pre-Engg, Pre-Med) / A-levels/ (IBCC equivalence qualification with minimum 50% marks) / DAE / Inter-Tech (involving minimum 12 years of schooling) with at least (45 % Marks) and having studied Mathematics is the basic eligibility requirement for admission in ADP Computer System.
*Equivalency certificate by IBCC will be required in case of education from some other country or system.
- The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first year including zero semester.
- A minimum 2.0 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) on a scale of 4.0 is required for award of ADP-COMPUTER SYSTEMS degree.
- The candidates with ADP-COMPUTER SYSTEMS Degrees are eligible for admission in 5th Semester of relevant degree Programs. Such students shall complete the deficiency courses of General Education (if any) during 5th to 8th Semester.
- The candidates who acquired ADP-COMPUTER SYSTEMS prior to the admission criteria (as stated above) are also eligible for admission in 5th Semester of relevant BS program. Such students shall complete the deficiency courses of General Education (if any) during 5th to 8th Semester.
Degree Equivalency
The Associate Degree is equivalent to 14 years of schooling – level 05 qualification as per National Qualifications Framework of Pakistan.
Title of Degree
The Nomenclature of the Associate Degree ‘Title’ may be written on degree as "ADP- Computer Systems”.
Grading System
Grading of ADP- COMPUTER SYSTEMS shall be same as of the four years bachelor degree programs.
