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ADP Commerce

ADP Commerce

About Program

The ADP Commerce is a two-year associate degree that gives students a practical foundation in commerce, accounting, finance, economics, and business management. The program introduces core areas such as financial accounting, business economics, taxation, auditing, marketing, entrepreneurship, and digital commerce so students can understand how modern business and commercial activities operate.

Along with subject knowledge, the program develops analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills needed in today's business environment. Graduates can pursue entry-level opportunities in accounting, banking, finance, sales, marketing, business operations, and related public or private-sector roles, while the qualification can also support progression to further studies in commerce and business disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 2 Years: Applicants must have completed Intermediate (I.Com, DBA, D.Com, FA, or F.Sc) with at least 45% marks. A-Level applicants with 22 points may also apply, subject to submission of an equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad. An equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is also acceptable.
  • Admission Requirement: Candidates are required to qualify an entry test and/or interview conducted by the University.

Scheme of Studies

1st Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 - Introduction to Commerce 3 0 -
2 - Fundamentals of Accounting 3 0 -
3 - Interdisciplinary Course - I 3 0 -
4 - Quantitative Reasoning - I 3 0 -
5 - Functional English 3 0 -
6 - Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) 2 1 -
7 - Understanding of Quran - I 0 1 -
Total Credits 17 2

2nd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 - Business Economics 3 0 -
2 - Financial Accounting 2 1 -
3 - Quantitative Reasoning - II 3 0 -
4 - Expository Writing 3 0 -
5 - Pakistan Studies 2 0 -
6 - Natural Science 2 1 -
7 - Understanding of Quran - II 0 1 -
Total Credits 15 3

3rd Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 - Principles of Management 3 0 -
2 - Introduction to Business Finance 3 0 -
3 - E-Commerce 2 1 -
4 - Fundamentals of Cost Accounting 3 0 -
5 - Arts & Humanities 2 0 -
6 - Islamic Studies (Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students) 2 0 -
7 - Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan 2 0 -
Total Credits 17 1

4th Semester

Sr. Code Course Title CreditHours LabHours Prerequisite
1 - Principles of Auditing 3 0 -
2 - Business Taxation 3 0 -
3 - Digital Skills & Data Analytics in Commerce 1 2 -
4 - Principles of Marketing 3 0 -
5 - Social Science 2 0 -
6 - Civics & Community Engagement 2 0 -
7 - Entrepreneurship 2 0 -
Total Credits 16 2