Program Objective
The Associate degree in Software Development will enable students to develop software for local and international clients in this era of globalization. The program prepares the graduates towards guaranteed job placement in software houses, and business and academic organizations. The program covers a wide range of topics, including data structures and analysis, software engineering, machine learning, cloud computing and computing languages like Java and Python etc.
Associate Degree In Software Engineering (AD - SE)
Curriculum
Eligibility: Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent
Total Credit Hours: 73
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Courses: 27
| Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS-1118T | Pakistan Studies | 2+0 | None |
| CS-1101T | Programming Fundamentals | 3+0 | None |
| CS-1101L | Programming Fundamentals Lab | 0+1 | None |
| MT-1101T | Linear Algebra | 3+0 | None |
| SS-1204T | Functional English | 3+0 | None |
| CS-1102T | Application of Information & Communication Technologies | 2+0 | None |
| CS-1102L | Application of Information & Communication Technologies Lab | 0+1 | None |
| SS-1102T / SS-1103T | Islamic Studies / Ethical Behaviour | 2+0 | None |
| MT-1100T | Foundation Mathematics – I (NC) | 3+0 (NC) | None |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS-2105T | Communication and Presentation Skills/Expository Writing | 3+0 | None |
| SS-4108T | Entrepreneurship | 2+0 | None |
| MT-1202T | Calculus & Analytical Geometry | 3+0 | None |
| CS-2209T | Database Systems | 3+0 | None |
| CS-2209L | Database Systems Lab | 0+1 | None |
| CS-1203T | Object Oriented Programming | 3+0 | CS-1101T |
| CS-1203L | Object Oriented Programming Lab | 0+1 | CS-1101L |
| EE-1201T | Digital Logic Design | 2+0 | None |
| EE-1201L | Digital Logic Design Lab | 0+1 | None |
| MT-1200T | Foundation Mathematics – II (NC) | 3+0 (NC) | None |
| Total | 19 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS-2104T | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3+0 | CS-1101T |
| CS-2104L | Data Structures & Algorithms Lab | 0+1 | CS-1101T |
| CS-2105T | Discrete Structures | 3+0 | None |
| CS-2106L | Computer Organization & Assembly Language Lab | 0+1 | EE-1201T |
| CS-3215T | Artificial Intelligence | 2+0 | None |
| CS-3215L | Artificial Intelligence Lab | 0+1 | None |
| CS-3113T | Computer Networks | 2+0 | None |
| CS-3113L | Computer Networks Lab | 0+1 | None |
| SE-1201T | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3+0 | None |
| Total | 19 | ||
| Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS-3216T | Information Security | 2+0 | None |
| CS-3216L | Information Security Lab | 0+1 | None |
| CS-3301T | Elective-I (Machine Learning) | 2+0 | CS-2215T |
| CS-3301L | Elective-I (Machine Learning Lab) | 0+1 | CS-2215T |
| SE-2102T | Elective-II (Software Requirement Engineering) | 2+0 | CS-2210T |
| SE-2102L | Elective-II (Software Requirement Engineering Lab) | 0+1 | CS-2210T |
| SS-2203T | Elective-III (Software Design and Architecture) | 2+0 | CS-2210T |
| SS-2203L | Elective-III (Software Design and Architecture Lab) | 0+1 | CS-2210T |
| SE-3206T | Elective-IV (Software Project Management) | 2+0 | CS-2210T |
| SE-3206L | Elective-IV (Software Project Management Lab) | 0+1 | CS-2210T |
| CS-4604T | Elective-V (Software Quality Assurance & Testing) | 2+0 | CS-2210T |
| CS-4604L | Elective-V (Software Quality Assurance Testing Lab) | 0+1 | CS-2210T |
| Total | 18 | ||
Industrial Internship (Co-Ops) of 6-8 weeks is mandatory
Career Prospects
Following positions in national and multinational businesses, NGOs, Financial Institutions, Banking, Health and Education industry
- Software Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Information Security Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Software Developer
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Project Manager
- Software Engineering Manager
- Net Developer
Duration
The minimum time period to complete Associate Degree in Software Development (AD-SD) programs is two years and the maximum period is four years. There will be two semesters in an academic year, named as Fall Semester and Spring Semester. Summer semester will be offered for fail and deficiency courses. Each semester will be of 18 working weeks – 16 weeks for teaching and two weeks for final Semester Examinations. Terminal/Final Examinations will be conducted by the Sohail University at the end of each semester.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with Mathematics are required for admission.
- The students who have not studied Mathematics at intermediate level have to pass deficiency courses of Mathematics (06 credits) in first two semesters.
Program duration: 2 years Program
Number of Credits: 73 credit hours
Semester Load: Regular 5 to 6 courses (Max. 8 courses)
Program Offering: Morning/Evening
Fee Structure
Fee Structure 2025 – 2026
| Fee Head | Charges (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Admission Charges (one time only) | 10,000 |
| Tuition Fees (per semester) | (5000 * 17) 85,000 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) | 5,000 |
| Enrollment Fee (One Time Only) | 5,000 |
| Student Activity Fee (Per semester) | 1,500 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) 10% increase annually | 2,000 |
| Documents Verification Fee (one time only) | 5,000 |
| Total Credits in Semester 1 | 17 |
| Per Credit Charges | 5,000 |
| Course Fee (Semester 1) | 85,000 |
| TOTAL (at the time of admission) | Rs. 113,500/= |
| Tuition Fees are subject to yearly revision depending on inflation and cost of living index. | |
Transcript and Degree Charges
| S.No | Particulars | Fees Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transcript | PKR 2,500 |
| 2 | Duplicate | PKR 2,000 |
| 3 | Partial Transcript | PKR 1,500 |
| 4 | Degree (without convocation charges) | PKR 10,000 |
| 5 | Urgent Degree | PKR 15,000 |
| 6 | Degree Charges for Overseas Candidates | US $100 (by Bank Draft) |
| 7 | Duplicate Degree | PKR 10,000 |
| 8 | Transcript/Degree Verification Charges | PKR 1,500 |
| *The above charges can be revised | ||
