Credit System

CREDIT SYSTEM

The Credit System at Enigma Business School (EBS) establishes a standardized measurement of academic workload, learning activities, and completion requirements for all programs. Credits reflect the amount of time, study effort, and demonstrated learning outcomes required to complete each course or module, ensuring academic consistency and alignment with international higher education standards. The Credit System supports flexible, self-paced learning while maintaining rigorous academic expectations.

Purpose of the Credit System

The Credit System is used to:

  • Determine total program requirements

  • Structure academic progression

  • Calculate credit transfer eligibility

  • Apply Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)

  • Measure instructional and independent study workload

Credits ensure transparency and uniformity in evaluating academic achievement across degree levels.

Credit Definition

One credit at EBS represents a combination of:

  • Guided learning time through course modules

  • Independent study and reading

  • Quiz and assessment preparation

  • Final assignment writing and submission

Credits are assigned based on expected learning effort rather than classroom hours, reflecting a professional, competency-based model of online education.

Standard Credit Requirements by Program Level

Undergraduate Programs

Typical total requirement:

  • 120 – 130 credits
    (Depending on specialization and elective courses)

Course structure generally includes:

  • Core business courses

  • Specialization courses

  • Applied learning modules 

Graduate Programs

Typical total requirement:

  • 40 – 60 credits

Course structure includes:

  • Required core courses

  • Research and analysis modules

  • Specialization courses

  • Final applied project (if applicable)

Postgraduate Programs

Typical total requirement:

  • 60 – 90 credits

Components include:

  • Advanced research coursework

  • Doctoral seminars

  • Dissertation or professional study project

Post Doctorate Degree (PDD)

Typical total requirement:

  • 18 – 30 credits

Focused primarily on:

  • Research design

  • Publication work

  • Knowledge contribution output

Credit Structure per Course

Most standard EBS courses carry:

  • 2 – 4 academic credits per module/course

Larger research or project-based modules may assign:

  • 6 – 8 credits (Graduate and Postgraduate levels)

Assignments, quizzes, and final project work are included in credit calculations.

Self-Paced Credit Completion

Because EBS applies a flexible study model:

  • Students control the pace of credit completion

  • There is no rigid semester-hour requirement

  • Academic progression is recorded per module completion

Credit accumulation continues until degree requirements are fulfilled.

Credit Transfer Policy

Credits earned at other recognized institutions may be transferred based on:

  • Course equivalency

  • Academic level relevance

  • Document verification

Credit transfer is reviewed by Academic Office and may reduce the total number of credits required for graduation.

RPEL Credit Conversion

The Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) allows:

  • Professional experience

  • Training programs

  • Industry certifications

to be converted into academic credits.

RPEL evaluation is individualized and may reduce course or module requirements.

Credit Expiration

To maintain academic integrity and modern relevance:

  • Credits typically remain valid for up to 7 years

  • Older credits may require academic review

This policy ensures knowledge remains current in rapidly changing business environments.

Monitoring and Tracking

Credit progress is tracked through:

  • Student Portal

  • Academic dashboard

  • LMS completion indicators

  • Academic advisor reports

Students may review credit status at any time.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must:

  1. Complete required number of credits

  2. Pass all mandatory assessments

  3. Complete final project or dissertation (if applicable)

  4. Pass Graduation Examination (where required)

Completion of credits alone does not guarantee degree issuance, academic standards must be met.

Institutional Statement

The EBS Credit System supports academic flexibility while maintaining academic rigor, transparency, and compatibility with global higher education norms. Credits provide a measurable framework for designing curricula, awarding qualifications, and evaluating student academic progress.

The Credit System plays a central role in enabling credit transfer, RPEL, and international academic recognition, supporting EBS’s mission to provide accessible and high-quality global business education.

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