Graduate
Diploma
Special
Regulations
These regulations must be read in conjunction with the University general
regulations.
Admission
requirements
Admission requirements are in accordance with the University general
regulations. In addition, applicants must normally have at least one-year
work experience in a relevant field.
Structure
of the Programme
The courses required for a Graduate Diploma will be the same as for
the Masters programme, except that Graduate Diploma students will not
be required to undertake an internship or write a dissertation. Graduate
Diploma students will however do a project. To be awarded the Graduate
Diploma the student must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved
courses.
The duration of
the Graduate Diploma programme is two semesters. Course work will be
as follows:
| Semester |
Courses |
Credit Hours |
| 1 |
4 |
12 |
| 2 |
3 |
9 |
| |
Project |
3 |
The
maximum period for the completion of the requirements for the award
of the Graduate Diploma shall be in accordance with the University general
regulations.
Grading of the Diploma
The grading and assessment will be in accordance with the University
general regulations.
Progression
within the Graduate Diploma programme
- To proceed
from first to second semester, a student must obtain a minimum Grade
Point Average of 2.60;
- A student who
obtains a Grade Point Average of between 2.30 and 2.59 will be allowed
to proceed but will be placed on probation; and .
- A student who
obtains a Grade Point Average of less than 2.30 will be discontinued.
Progression
to the Masters in Peace and Governance
A student must obtain a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.20
(Grade B) in the Graduate Diploma to be allowed to enroll into the Masters
programme.
