Policies & Procedures
Calwest's Policies and Procedures have at its foundation the belief that a great education should be available to anyone around the world, so that learning can be without limits.
Academic Policy & Procedure
Admission Requirements →
For graduate studies a student must be above the age of 22, be a CMA-level ICMA member with minimum five years business experience, and hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
Procedure to Register →
Step-by-step 7-stage registration process from program selection through to graduation.
Credit Transfers →
Credits may be transferred from accredited universities. MBA: max 8 courses. DBA: max 33 semester credits for coursework. $200 per course credit verification fee.
Unit of Credit →
MBA requires 36 credit hours (~4,500 hours of work). DBA requires 60 credit hours (~10,000 hours of work).
Satisfactory Academic Progress →
MBA max 5 years. DBA max 7 years. Pass mark 60% (grade D). Extensions require Provost permission.
Degree Completion Requirements →
MBA: 12 courses (36 Credit points). DBA: 60 Credit points. Degree Granting Fee US$350. Processing takes 4-8 weeks.
Fee Structure →
No tuition charges. Online courses $800/course. Research courses $1,000/course. MBA $5,350–$10,150. DBA $11,750–$18,350.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy →
Full refund before first lesson accessed. $200 registration non-refundable. 1-week drop/add period. 6-month commencement deadline.
Examination Board →
Oversees all assessment processes, appoints examiners, decides on credit recognition, and handles appeals.
Examination Centres →
Online assessments only. Proctoring fees built in. Repeat assessment: US$275/course. DBA thesis grading: 2-4 months.
