BS Software Engineering

Program Information

The Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science (FOIT&CS) has proactively been playing its role in producing knowledgeable and proficient computer science students. Software development has increasingly been gaining importance in our daily life activities: education, health, communications, manufacturing, banking and finance, transportation, journalism, infotainment, agriculture, and smart communities. Consequently, the software development market has grown rapidly in size and application, and now amounts to billions of dollars annually pouring into the industry worldwide.

Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approach to the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software systems. It is the practice of designing and implementing large, reliable, efficient, and economical software by applying the principles and practices of software engineering. To meet the challenging requirements of today’s software (systems and applications), specialized individuals are required, trained specifically in the latest software development skills. In order to meet the above-mentioned needs, a four-years bachelor’s degree program, Bachelor of Science Software Engineering (BSSE) is the need of the hour. The proposed Software Engineering Department at UCP aims to train students in all aspects of the software development life cycle, from specification through analysis and design to testing, maintenance and evolution of software products.

Program Goals

Provide students with a solid foundation in software engineering principles, computer science theories, and industry-standard development practices.
Equip students with practical skills in software design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance using modern tools and SDLC methodologies.
Foster proficiency in contemporary programming languages, software architectures, and development paradigms (e.g., object-oriented, agile, DevOps).
Enhance students’ analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to tackle complex software challenges.
Promote ethical awareness, effective communication, and professional responsibility in collaborative development environments.
Develop project management, teamwork, and leadership skills essential for real-world software projects and cross-functional collaboration.
Prepare students for dynamic careers in software engineering, while encouraging lifelong learning and adaptability to emerging technologies and industry certifications.

Program Outline

Sr. No.	Areas	Courses	Credit Hours
1	Computing Core	14	47
2	Domain Core	6	18
3	Domain Elective	7	21
4	Mathematics & Supporting Courses**	4	12
5	Elective Supporting Courses	1	3
6	General Education Requirements	12	31
Total	-	44	132

Eligibility Criteria

I.	At least 50% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/ICS (with Mathematics) or equivalent.
II.	Pre-medical students, if admitted, are required to study two additional Mathematics courses, worth 6 credit hours, during the first year of studies at the institution.
III.	Applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test.

Selection Criteria

Matric	Intermediate	Admission Test
10%	45%	45%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name	Per Credit Hour Fee	1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with Gilgit – Baltis tan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee (incl Admissionfee)
BS Software Engineering	13,776	231,640	128,320	76,660	102,490	76,660	50,830	97,324	132	1,843,432

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester-I

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP103	-	Introduction to Computing (GE-I)	GER	3
-	CP101	-	Introduction to Computing - Lab (GE-I)	GER	1
2	ENG101	-	English – I Functional English (GE-II)	GER	3
3	GE102	-	Basic Electronics (GE-III)	GER	2
-	GE101	-	Basic Electronics - Lab (GE-III)	GER	1
4	PAK 102	-	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE-IV)	GER	2
5	AL143	-	QR 1 (Discrete Structures) (GE-V)	GER	3
*	MAT103	-	Pre-Calculus	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15 (18)

Semester-II

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP113	ITC	Programming Fundamentals	Computing Core	3
-	CP111	ITC	Programming Fundamentals - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR102	-	Digital Logic Design	Computing Core	2
-	AR101	-	Digital Logic Design - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT113	-	QR 2 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry) (GE-VI)	GER	3
4	ENG102	FE	English – II Expository Writing (GE-VII)	GER	3
5	SEP113	-	Civics and Community Engagement (GE-VIII)	GER	2
*	MAT123	-	Elementary Algebra	(Only for Pre-medical Students)	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15 (18)

Semester-III

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP223	PF	Object Oriented Programming	Computing Core	3
-	CP221	PF	Object Oriented Programming - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR223	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language	Computing Core	3
-	AR221	DLD	Computer Organization & Assembly Language – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	MAT253	-	Probability & Statistics	Maths	3
4	SEP203	-	Arts & Humanities (Professional Practices) (GE-IX)	GER	2
5	MAT243	CAG	Multivariable Calculus	Math	3
6	GE222	-	Entrepreneurship (GE-X)	GER	2
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-IV

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	CP223	OOP	Data Structures	Computing Core	3
-	CP221	OOP	Data Structures - Lab	Computing Core	1
2	DB203	PF	Database Systems	Computing Core	3
-	DB201	PF	Database Systems - Lab	Computing Core	1
3	-	-	Social Sciences (GE-XI)	GER	2
4	SE203	-	Software Engineering	Computing Core	3
5	MAT223	CAG	Linear Algebra	Maths	3
6	ISL201	-	Islamic Studies (GE-XII)	GER	-
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-V

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	NS312	-	Information Security	Computing Core	2
-	NS311	-	Information Security – Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AR332	-	Operating Systems	Computing Core	2
-	AR331	-	Operating Systems – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	SD422	SE	Domain Core 1 (Software Requirement Engineering)	Domain Core	2
-	SD421	-	Domain Core 1 (Software Requirement Engineering) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	-	-	Domain Elective 1	Domain Elective	3
5	ENG203	FE	English – III Technical & Business Writing	EN	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 2	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-VI

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	NS302	-	Computer Networks	Computing Core	2
-	NS301	-	Computer Networks – Lab	Computing Core	1
2	AI302	DSA	Artificial Intelligence	Computing Core	2
-	AI301	DSA	Artificial Intelligence – Lab	Computing Core	1
3	AL303	DSA	Analysis of Algorithms	Computing Core	3
4	SD303	-	Domain Core 2 (Software Design and Architecture)	Domain Core	3
5	-	-	Domain Elective 3	Domain Elective	3
6	-	-	Domain Elective 4	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	18

Semester-VII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	SD312	SDA	Domain Core 3 (Software Construction & Development)	Domain Core	2
-	SD311	SDA	Domain Core 3 (Software Construction & Development) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP483	-	Final Year Project – I	Computing Core	3
3	SM302	SE	Domain Core 4 (Software Project Management)	Domain Core	2
-	SM301	SE	Domain Core 4 (Software Project Management) - Lab	Domain Core	1
4	-	-	Domain Elective 5	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Domain Elective 6	Domain Elective	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Semester-VIII

Sr. No.	Course Code	Pre-Req	Course	Domain	Cr. Hrs.
1	SM312	SE	Domain Core 5 (Software Quality Engineering)	Domain Core	2
-	SM311	SE	Domain Core 5 (Software Quality Engineering) - Lab	Domain Core	1
2	CP442	OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing)	Domain Core	2
-	CP441	OS	Domain Core 6 (Parallel & Distributed Computing) - Lab	Domain Core	1
3	CP493	FYP-I	Final Year Project – II	Computing Core	3
4	-	-	Domain Elective 7	Domain Elective	3
5	-	-	Elective Supporting Course	SS	3
Total	-	-	-	-	15

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS Software Engineering have a wide range of career opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, education, and other industries. The program equips students with the skills to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software systems, opening doors to both technical and managerial roles. Some key job roles include:

Software Engineer
- Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.
Full Stack Developer
- Working on both frontend and backend technologies to build comprehensive web applications.
Mobile App Developer
- Creating applications for Android and iOS platforms.
DevOps Engineer
- Automating and optimizing software development and deployment processes.
Quality Assurance Engineer
- Ensuring the quality and reliability of software through rigorous testing methodologies.
UI/UX Designer
- Focusing on user experience and interface design for intuitive and efficient software products.
Systems Architect
- Designing the overall structure and framework of complex software systems.
Cloud Solutions Engineer
- Developing and managing applications deployed on cloud platforms.
Cybersecurity Engineer
- Securing software systems and applications against cyber threats.
Technical Project Manager
- Leading software projects from concept to delivery, managing teams and timelines.

With the rapid expansion of the digital economy and increasing reliance on software-driven systems, BS Software Engineering graduates are in high demand. They are well-positioned to work in startups, multinational corporations, government agencies, or as entrepreneurs, contributing to innovation across virtually every sector.

Criteria for Award of Degree

Each candidate for the BS Software Engineering degree is required to successfully earn 132 Cr. Hrs. with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0. This is a four-year degree program comprising 08 semesters. The minimum duration for degree completion is four years, while the maximum allowed period is seven years.