UndergraduateFaculty of Computer Science & IT

BS Computer Science – Information Technology

This program is built for the AI era, where IT professionals must use artificial intelligence to manage systems, support businesses, improve operations, and ensure smooth digital functioning. As AI reshapes every industry…

Overview


This program is built for the AI era, where IT professionals must use artificial intelligence to manage systems, support businesses, improve operations, and ensure smooth digital functioning. As AI reshapes every industry, students who cannot manage digital systems with AI support risk being left behind. This program prepares students to use AI as a real competitive advantage in IT support, system management, digital operations, and business technology solutions. From the first semester, students learn Applied AI and Prompt Engineering, Content Writing, Visual Content Creation, Digital Marketing, and No-Code Web and Mobile Application Development using GitHub Copilot. After completing the first semester, students can start earning by building websites, managing digital tools, supporting businesses online, and offering IT-enabled services. This is not just a BSCS. It is a university-supported pathway to become a future-ready IT professional who can manage, support, and optimize digital systems in the AI era. AI-powered IT system management Business-focused technology skills Website and digital tools handling First-semester earning opportunities Practical IT support experience Strong foundation for IT careers

Courses by Semester


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Semester 1
Subject Course Type
Writing & Reading for Impact General Education
Creative Designing with AI Tools General Education
AI Integrated ICT General Education
AI Powered Functional English General Education
AI Embedded Entrepreneurship General Education
Programming Fundamentals Mandatory Core / Major
Calculus and Analytical Geometry (Interdisciplinary / Allied Mandatory)
Semester 2
Subject Course Type
Optimizing Health & Nutrition with AI General Education
Data Analysis for Informed Decision-Making General Education
Islamic Studies / Ethics and AI Morality General Education
Understanding Human Psychology With AI General Education
Object Oriented Programming Mandatory Core / Major
Linear Algebra (Interdisciplinary / Allied Mandatory)
Semester 3
Subject Course Type
Mathematical Problem Solving with AI General Education
Civic and Community Engagement General Education
Fehm-e-Quran I General Education
Pakistan: Ideology & Constitution General Education
Data Structures Mandatory Core / Major
Digital Logic Design Mandatory Core / Major
Operating Systems Mandatory Core / Major
Semester 4
Subject Course Type
Fehm-e-Quran II General Education
Pakistan Studies General Education
Software Engineering Mandatory Core / Major
Database Systems Mandatory Core / Major
Computer Organization & Architecture Mandatory Core / Major
Design and Analysis of Algorithms Mandatory Core / Major
Semester 5
Subject Course Type
Computer Networks Mandatory Core / Major
Information Security Mandatory Core / Major
Artificial Intelligence Mandatory Core / Major
Theory of Automata Mandatory Core / Major
Probability & Statistics Interdisciplinary / Allied
Professional Practice Interdisciplinary / Allied
Semester 6
Subject Course Type
Cloud Computing Mandatory Core / Major
Web Technologies (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Database Administration & Management (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
System & Network Administration (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Information Technology Infrastructure (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Semester 7
Subject Course Type
Network Security (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Cloud Infrastructure and Services (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
IT Project Management (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Systems Analysis and Design (Specialization / Elective Information Technology)
Professional Certification Certification
Semester 8
Subject Course Type
Final Year Project Capstone Project
Field Experience / Internship Field Experience
Frequently Asked Questions

Fees & Scholarship


Tuition / semesterRs 200,000
Admission and Registration FeeRs 30,000 (one-time)

The Admission and Registration Fee is a one-time charge and becomes payable only after you receive your provisional admission offer. Nothing is payable to submit an application.

Scholarship & Study Loan

  • Work-Based Scholarship available
  • Study Loan available

Work-Based Scholarship (WBS): work 10 hours/week online for 40% off (payable Rs 120,000/sem) or 5 hours/week for 20% off. Earned by working — not by marks.

Study Loan: an additional 40% study loan brings the payable amount to ~Rs 72,000/semester. Repaid after the student starts earning, in 6 instalments under a signed undertaking.

How the Scholarship Works

Admission Requirements


Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure

Applicants must have completed Higher Secondary School Certificate, A-Levels, or an IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification involving at least 12 years of schooling with at least 50% marks. Mathematics at HSSC/intermediate level is required for BS Computing programs. Students who have not studied Mathematics must pass 6 credit hours of Mathematics deficiency courses within the first year or zero semester, as applicable under HEC and University rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure

The BSCS – Information Technology program is a 4-year undergraduate degree spread over 8 regular semesters with 130 credit hours. Its structure includes General Education, mandatory Computer Science core courses, Information Technology specialization electives, professional certification, interdisciplinary/allied courses, field experience/internship, and a final year project.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Career Opportunities


IT Support Specialist

System Administrator

Digital Operations Executive

Technical Support Associate

IT Project Coordinator

IT Consultant

Frequently Asked Questions


How is this different from Software Engineering?Software Engineering focuses on building software, while IT focuses on managing, supporting, and optimizing systems and operations.

This specialization prepares students for IT departments, startups, corporate environments, software companies, and digital agencies.

What makes this specialization valuable?It connects technology with real business operations, making students highly practical and job-ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

What career direction does BSCS - Information Technology support?

The program supports IT operations, system support, network administration, database administration, web systems, cloud infrastructure, IT project coordination, digital operations, and technology-service entrepreneurship.

Can students start building a portfolio before graduation?

Yes. Students can build beginner portfolios through website setup, simple scripts, digital documentation, database practice, cloud labs, network activities, and supervised technology-support tasks as they progress through the program.

Does the program support freelancing or entrepreneurship?

Yes. Students learn how IT skills can support service-based ventures such as website support, cloud and system support, database support, IT documentation, automation, and small-business technology solutions. The program does not guarantee income, but it builds useful capability and portfolio evidence.

What are some promising career pathways after completion?

Graduates may explore IT support, technical support, system administration, network operations, cloud infrastructure, database administration, web systems support, IT project coordination, IT consulting, freelancing, or IT service startup pathways.

What qualification is required for admission?

HSSC / Intermediate / A-Levels / IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification involving at least 12 years of schooling.

What minimum marks are required?

Applicants need At least 50% marks. for admission to this undergraduate computing program.

Is Mathematics required for admission?

Mathematics at HSSC/intermediate level is required for BS Computing programs.

What happens if a student has not studied Mathematics?

Students without Mathematics must pass 6 credit hours of Mathematics deficiency courses within the first year or zero semester, as applicable.

Is there an entry test or interview?

No entry test or interview is stated as mandatory in this roadmap; any test or additional requirement may apply only if notified by the University/admission authority.

Can O/A-Level or foreign qualification students apply?

O/A-Level, foreign board, or foreign qualification applicants must provide equivalence from the relevant authority.

Can an Associate Degree in Computing graduate enter the fifth semester?

Eligible Associate Degree in Computing graduates may be considered for fifth-semester entry subject to CGPA, deficiency courses, seat availability, scheme compatibility, and University approval.

How long is the BSCS - Information Technology program?

The program is normally completed in 4 years through 8 regular semesters. The maximum duration is 6 years and may be further extendable subject to statutory approval and applicable policy.

How many credit hours are required?

The program has 130 credit hours in total, including 34 credit hours of General Education, 48 credit hours of Computer Science core courses, 24 credit hours of Information Technology specialization electives, 3 credit hours of Professional Certification, 12 credit hours of Interdisciplinary/Allied courses, 3 credit hours of internship, and 6 credit hours of final year project.

What is the role of the specialization electives?

The specialization electives focus the degree toward Information Technology by covering web technologies, database administration, system and network administration, IT infrastructure, network security, cloud infrastructure, IT project management, and systems analysis and design.

Does the program include internship and final year project?

Yes. The program includes supervised field experience/internship and a final year project. These components help students apply classroom learning to professional and practical computing problems.

What is the semester fee for BSCS - Information Technology?

The semester fee is PKR 135,000 per semester for undergraduate programs under the Faculty of Computer Science & IT.

How much merit scholarship can I get?

For undergraduate Computer Science and IT programs, the merit scholarships are offered as follows:

Is kinship discount available?

Yes. A 25% kinship discount may be available, subject to University policy, verification, eligibility, and approval.

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