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Study Plan for the Work Oriented Vocational Degree Programmes

VOCATIONAL BACHELORS PROGRAMME

The candidate must have relevant qualifications or experience to follow the programme. The total study plan for the Professional Bachelors Degree will be equivalent to 400 Credit Units (not allowing for credit remission). Candidates attending Workshops, Seminars or Professional Training will receive additional Credit Units. Candidates must submit a Work Based Dissertation amounting to 30,000 words.

VOCATIONAL POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA ( PG Dip.)

The Post-Graduate Diploma programme is specially designed for experienced Management Staff and members of Professional Institutions. The topic that the candidates choose must match their career and personal development in enriching the knowledge of education. The study plan for the award will earn 100 Credit Units. This will enable the MBA candidates to reduce Credit Units by the same amount and will shorten the study programme.

VOCATIONAL MASTERS PROGRAMME

It is very important that the project leads on to the MBA study plan and must be related to the candidate’s employment or area of interest. The assignments/dissertations submitted by candidates must have the essential element of management disciplines. This will include People, Operation, Information, Resources, International Market & Management, Finance and Project Management. The work based assignments or dissertations should have a conclusion and recommendation when submitted.

CERTIFIED MASTERS PROGRAMME

Candidates applying for the Certified Masters Programme must hold either a Academic or Professional Bachelors Degree. The total study plan for the Professional Masters Degree will be equivalent to 200 Credit Units. Candidates attending Workshops, Seminars or Professional Training will receive additional Credit Units. Candidates must submit a Work Based Dissertation amounting to 50,000 words.

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE PROGRAMME

Candidates applying for the Professional Doctorate Programme must hold either an Academic or Professional Masters Degree and must submit a detailed CV stating their chosen topic, supported by two referees, of which one must be from a most recent employer or a person already holding a Post-Graduate Qualification. For the total study plan for the Professional Doctorate Degree candidates will be required to submit a thesis of 80,000 words and to attend an Oral Examination.

Admission Requirements

For admission for the Degree Diplomas, the Candidates need to provide the following:

• To submit the appropriate Application Form with Three Photographs..
• A detailed current resume/CV.
• A letter from the Employer confirming position held.
• Two testimonial letters from Professionals or Academicians.
• Two non-related Referees.
• A Statement of Accomplishments and Professional Goals.
• Copies of Certificates & Memberships.
• Non-Refundable Registration Fee along with 50% of the Programme Fee.

Course Fees and Method of Payment

The course fees are payable, irrespective of the length of time taken to complete a particular course. To make it affordable, WIV permits the candidate to pay in two instalments. The fees include administration, supervision, documentation required for the completion of the degree programmes and finally the issuance of appropriate awards. Candidates are responsible for the purchase of any textbook, postage and travel. Please refer to the attached sheets for current course fee details.

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