ADC 2-Year Associate Degree Program
Associate Degree in Commerce
Affiliated With University of Karachi
The Associate Degree in Commerce (ADC) is a comprehensive two-year program affiliated with the University of Karachi, following an annual examination system with exams conducted every December.
This program is ideal for students seeking a focused two-year qualification as an alternative to the traditional four-year degree. The ADC is equivalent to the former B.Com, and upon successful completion, students are eligible to enroll in our two-year BBA program.
Structured over two academic years, the curriculum consists of 14 university-prescribed courses, blending academic rigor with practical business knowledge. It is designed to develop a solid foundation in core business principles, along with essential leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
The ADC prepares students for successful careers in the corporate sector, participation in the global economy, and entrepreneurial ventures.
SAIMS takes pride in its track record of academic excellence, having achieved top-three positions among all University of Karachi-affiliated colleges in both 2004 and 2005.
Scheme of Studies
Year - I
| S. NO. | COURSES | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1-A | Pakistan Studies | |
| 1-B | Islamic Studies / Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | 60 |
| 2 | Functional English | 100 |
| 3 | Introduction to Business | 100 |
| 4 | Principles of Accounting | 100 |
| 5 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 100 |
| 6 | Economic Analysis and Policy | 100 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 600 |
Year - II
| S. NO. | COURSES | MARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Communication | 100 |
| 2 | Princ iples of Management | 100 |
| 3 | Economic Development of Pakistan | 100 |
| 4 | Advanced Accounting | 100 |
| 5 | Cost Accounting | 100 |
| 6 | Business and Industrial law | 100 |
| 7 | Urdu M.T. / N.M.T./ Sindhi /Humanities & Social Sciences | 100 |
| OPTIONAL SUBJECT | 100 | |
| a) Auditing and Income Tax Law | ||
| b) Introduction to Computer Application in Business | ||
| c) Principles of Marketing | ||
| d) Principles of Insurance | ||
| e) Banking and Finance | ||
| TOTAL MARKS | 800 | |
| AGGREGATE MARKS OF BOTH YEAR | 1400 |
Examination Criteria
- Students must obtain a minimum of 40% marks in each subject.
- A minimum aggregate of 45% (630 marks out of 1400) is required to pass.
- Students securing less than 45% in aggregate will be declared failed, even if individual subjects are passed.
- First Division: Students securing 60% or more (i.e., 840 marks or above) in aggregate will be placed in the First Division.
- Second Division: Students securing more than 45% but less than 60% (i.e., 630 to 839 marks) will be placed in the Second Division.
- No Degree Awarded Below 45%: Students who fail to secure at least 45% aggregate (below 630 marks) will not be awarded a degree by the University of Karachi.
Eligibility Criteria
40% Marks in
HSC Commerce
HSC Pre-engineering
45% Marks in
HSC Humanities
HSC Pre-premedical
HSC Science General
Selection Criteria
1) CBT (Computer Based Test) In :
- Mathematics : 20 Marks
- English : 50 Marks
- General Knowledge : 20 Marks
- Total = 90 Marks