Type of Certification

• A qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program of one year’s duration is a Certificate, which is offered at colleges.
• The qualification awarded after the successful completion of one or two year’s study is a Diploma.
• University awards the Undergraduate/bachelors degrees after four years of full-time study, and lead to graduate level studies.
• Graduate/post graduate degrees lead to advanced degrees, diplomas and certificates. Bachelors/undergraduate degree (4 years) is required for participating in graduate studies.
• M.B.A. programs require a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s program requires: a four year bachelor’s degree with high academic standing; at least two academic letters of reference; and other qualifications as specified. Master’s programs require two years to complete full time.
• Doctorate or Ph.D. ranks above the master’s degree, requiring four to seven years for completing full time. It requires a combination of course work, original research, and a thesis. Prerequisites are typically a master’s degree, although direct entry from a bachelor’s degree to a Ph.D. program may be possible depending on the school and program
• Much more specialized, research oriented programs are Post-doctoral programs. The personal network established between the interested applicant and the faculty member within the institution is one of the most important factors in granting post-doctorate fellowships.