Course Structure
Credit System
Our Graduate/Master programs are based on and are fully compatible with the established European and American educational systems. Master programs consist of 60 European credits, equivalent to 40 American semester credits. Courses are assigned a number of credits, indicating the estimated workload. Each credit equals up to 30 learning hours, including contact hours, exam hours, self-study hours and group-study hours. Contact hours vary depending on total student enrollments per course. The workload of a typical full-time graduate student amounts to 20 credits and 600 learning hours per quarter, for a total of 60 credits and 1800 learning hours.
| Program | European Credits(ECTS) | American Quarter Credits | American Semester Credits | UK Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 60 | 60 | 40 | 120 |
| Certificate | 12 | 12 | 8 | 24 |
Grading System
Students are assessed on a combination of attendance, participation, individual assignments, group assignments and exams. Assignments may include reading materials, term papers, reports, presentations, and others. The combination of these assessments provides students with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. The minimum passing grade is D (60%). In case of an FX grade, students have the option to request a second exam in order to obtain the minimum passing grade of 60%. Exams can be in paper-based, open-book or take-home format.
| Percentage | Grade | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 90-99 | A | Excellent |
| 80-89 | B | Good |
| 70-79 | C | Average |
| 60-69 | D | Poor |
| 50-59 | E | Unsatisfactory |
| 0-49 | F | Fail |
Honor System
Students who achieve a certain GPA (Grade Point Average, or the weighted average of all grades earned, calculated on a 4.0 scale), will have their academic honors listed on the academic transcript and diploma supplement issued together with the diploma.
| Percentage | GPA | Academic Honors |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 3.6 | Summa Cum Laude |
| 85 | 3.4 | Magna Cum Laude |
| 80 | 3.2 | Cum Laude |
Honor Society
The top 20% of our students each academic year who also achieved a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to become a member of our Omicron Rho chapter of the Delta Mu Delta honor society. The local chapter welcomes alumni holding a Bachelor, Master and/or Doctoral degree of UIBS. Delta Mu Delta membership itself is limited to students and graduates of business programs accredited by ACBSP. Delta Mu Delta recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through life-time membership. Membership to this exclusive honor society comes with the relevant academic regalia and framed membership certificate.