Admission Procedures
- Academic records: Transcripts from previous study, high school class rank, and additional academic records
- Standardized test scores: SAT or ACT scores
- English language proficiency: Proof of English language ability, such as TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, or PTE Academic scores
- Letters of recommendation: A written statement from someone who can vouch for your character and why you're a good fit for the program
- Personal statement: A statement of purpose and objectives, also known as a personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé: A resume or CV that outlines your academic and professional experience and achievements
- Passport: A copy of your valid passport
- Financial proof: Proof that you can cover your study and living expenses
- Extracurricular activities: Information on extracurricular activities
Optional: It is recommended that applicants submit course descriptions of Master’s Degree courses to assist the Admissions Committee in determining if prerequisites have been met.
Examination Results and Classifications
Date of Examination
Course examination leading to first degree in the faculty shall be held at the end of each semester. A candidate who for a grave cause was unable to present himself/herself for examination at the end of semester may, with the special permission of Board of Academic Studies, presents himself/herself for examination at the next available opportunity.
Entry for Examination
Every candidate entering for examination and in good standing will be supplied with an entry forms, which must be returned duly filled. In completing his/her entry form, a candidate must state clearly the course he/she wishes to offer and give full details of examinations previously taken. The completed form shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Academic Board. A list of all students registered for an examination shall be issued by the Secretary of Academic Board or his representative three weeks before the examination begins.
Written Examination:
The exam is taken immediately after completing the coursework sequence and covers the material in those seminars. The exam consists of a paper and a two-day written test, and is usually administered during the month following the end of the student's third year.
Oral Qualifying Examination:
Students submit and defend their dissertation proposals in the oral qualifying examination no later than in the fall of their 3rd year. The objective is to determine whether students have the intellectual capacity and academic preparation to complete the program. Successful completion of prior phases of the program and a well-defined research proposal are required.
Examination result in each course shall be recorded as a percentage marks and shall be interpreted as follows:
0 - 39 = E (Fail)
40 - 49 = D (Pass)
50 - 59 = C (Good)
60 - 69 = B (Very Good)
70 - 100 = A (Excellent)
Notification of Result
The provisional lists of successful candidates in all course examinations shall be published by the Head of Department soon after the completion of the examination’s meeting, but the list shall not be regarded as final until they are approved and confirmed by the IARSAC International University (IIU).
Issue of Certificates
After the approval of the list by the IIU, successful candidates shall be admitted either in a person or in absentia to the degree of Bachelor/Master/PhD for the award of the degrees and thereafter issued with certificates under the Common Seal of the IARSAC International University (IIU) by the Office of the President of the University.
Graduates of and or transfer students from other Universities recognized by the Academic Board, may be permitted to complete the requirements for graduation, after a period of study of not less than two semesters.
Grades
Grades to be used for candidates who satisfactorily complete the requirements of a course by the end of semester are:
Letter Grade
Grade Point Mark
A 7 70 – 100
A- 6 65 - 69
B+ 5 60 - 64
B 4 55 - 59
B- 3 50 - 54
C+ 2 45 - 49
C 1 40 - 44
D 0 Below 40
The class of the degree of a candidate who has successfully completed his/her course of studies shall be determined as follows:
Cumulative Grade
Point Average Class of Degree
6.0 and above 1 = First Class
4.6 – 5.9 21 = Second Class Upper
2.6 - 4.5 22 = Second Class Lower
1.6 -2.5 3 = Third Class
1.0 -1.5 P = Pass
Less than 1 F = Fail
The list of successful candidates shall be published with following classifications:
- First Class Honors
- Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
- Second Class Honors (Lower Division)
- Third Class Honors
- Pass
General Requirements
- Programs of courses are provided which lead to Bachelor’s degree in the Colleges and Schools (College of Business Administration, School of English Program, College of Computer Science & Technology and College of Education).
- The normal of a bachelor’s degree program is three to four years (six to eight semesters) for students admitted to the 100-level and two to three years (four to six semesters) for students admitted to the 200-level.
- Students are normally admitted to either the 100-level of courses or the 200-level depending upon entry qualifications. The Academic Board may on the recommendation of the Board of Studies, permit students to start with other levels of courses.
- Students who transfer from other Universities, or who enter with HD or other approved professional qualifications to a level higher than 200-level; may apply towards degree requirements those credits passed before transfer which are within the curriculum of the faculty concerned.
- In order to be admitted to degree of Bachelor in one of the faculties of the University, a candidate must:
- Satisfy the minimum entrance requirements (and where applicable the additional faculty requirements) in one of the ways provided in the regulations governing admission.
- Follow an approved program of study for a prescribed period.
- Pass the required examinations set out in the detailed degree regulations of the several faculties.
- Pay all fees prescribed as and when required.
- Complete minimum 120 units with 36 units of general compulsory courses for all the Departments and 90 units of business core courses in the concentration.
- Comply with such other regulations and requirements as may from time to time be prescribed.
- A candidate, whose work or progress is declared unsatisfactory by the Department concerned, may be required by the Board of Academic Studies, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Board to withdraw from the University or to repeat any part of his/her program. Failure in examination may be regarded as evidence of unsatisfactory progress.
- A Student who has failed to achieve the prescribed minimum Faculty requirements at the end of his/her first year shall be required to withdraw from the Faculty.
- A Student, who for reason of unsatisfactory academic progress has been asked to withdraw from the Faculty, may be considered for re-admission into another Faculty only as a special case. If such student is again is unsuccessful at the end of the first year in his/her new degree program, he/she will be required to withdraw from the University.
- Continuous Evaluation: The progress of the students enrolled in each course is continuously assessed by means of tests; written assignments, reports, and/or such other means as may be consistent with the objectives and conduct of the course as determined by the Department.
- Final mark: Each course shall be graded on the basis of 100-level marks with proportions for continuous assessment and course examination as determined by the Faculty Board. The minimum pass mark in any course shall be 40%.
Regulations
General Requirements, Examinations, Notification of Results, Admissions to Degrees and Application Procedures
The undergraduate programs serves society by graduating students, who understand the total business environment; who possess a broad range of technical and interpersonal skills; who effectively deal inside and outside the organization, and across national and international boundaries; and who, through their work study program, have had real world experiences in industrial or service organizations. Thus, the program imparts knowledge, tools, skills and attitudes that create productive employees and managerial leaders.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree offers a high quality professional education in business. It prepares students for professional careers in specialized functions of business and government. Candidates for this degree must satisfy the requirements established by the College of Business and also the requirements for individual majors specified by the departments of the College. All candidates for the BS degree are required to complete one of the following majors: accounting; finance; management; management information systems; marketing; supply chain management; insurance, international business, or business administration.