Course Selection

MS in Computer Science

Rules:

1. Students can take an MS level course only if they have already passed all deficiency/pre-requisite courses.
2. The credit hour limits are as below:

I.                   For each of the first three semesters, a maximum of 09 MS level credit  hours are allowed.

II.                 For the fourth and any subsequent semester(s), a maximum of 12 MS level credit hours are allowed.

III.                 After completing 24 credit hours of coursework, students may only enroll in thesis or improvement/failure courses until the sixth semester. Thereafter, students may request to exit the program with a coursework-based terminal degree, subject to approval.

3. During a study program, students may attempt to improve a course with grade less than B.

Rules for Selecting Area of Specialization:

4. Students may select any of the offered areas of specialization. They are required to earn at least 06 credit hours from their selected specialization area.

Rules for Selecting Research Thesis:

5. Thesis can be enrolled in the 3rd semester if the student has:

I.            Earned at least 18 MS level credit hours with CGPA ≥ 2.50

II.           Passed the “Research Methodology” course

Procedure:

To select your courses, follow the steps below:

1. From within the LMS, click the Student Services button
2. Click on the Course Selection link
3. Give preference to "F" grade course(s) and the course(s) where improvement of grades is possible
4. Click the check boxes to select courses
5. Save the selection
6. You may make changes in course selection any number of times before the last date to add, drop or replace course(s).

Note: In case of any question/query regarding MSCS course selection, contact at mscs_courseselection@vu.edu.pk