In a course-based programme, all degree requirements are fulfilled by completing courses. These may include courses that involve a project, such as a major research paper or group project.

A full course load consists of three to six courses per term, or six to 12 three-unit courses per year. Part-time enrollment is possible in some programmes.

Most course-based Masters programmes are designed to be completed in one to two years full-time, and up to a maximum of six years part-time.

Thesis-based programmes require that you pursue independent and original research culminating in a thesis. You will work under the supervision of a faculty member whose expertise matches your research area.

Students must prepare a substantial research document that makes an original scholarly contribution to their field. A PhD thesis is often called a dissertation. Doctoral and Masters students must also defend their thesis in front of an examination committee.

A thesis-based Masters programme typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years. A doctoral programme will take four years, up to a maximum of six years.

Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system

Each graduate programmme recommends the admission of an applicant to the Faculty of Graduate Studies based on departmental considerations.

Our competitive global economy is presenting new opportunities for students with business degrees. Today's companies are looking for graduates with both a broad understanding of the business as well as an established professional identity. A Master of Business Administration degree prepares you for a range of careers. Some of the career options for business degree students include:
(i)Business Consultant
(ii)Project Manager
(iii)Human Resource Manager

State the levels of consultations for the design of the programme including consultations with the appropriate professional and/or relevant supervisory body where applicable

The design of the programme has undergone a series of consultation with key stakeholders in the industry. These include professional bodies and professionals.

A full-time student shall be required to carry a total workload of 15 credits per semester for the first three semesters and 21 credits for the fourth semester throughout the duration of the programme.

The coding system used is alpha-numeric. The entire courses under the MBA shall be prefixed with four letters followed by three digits. Conveniently, the four chosen letters are KMBA; meaning “Knutsford MBA courses.

Provide details of the curriculum and mode of delivery to include the following:
a.Required(core) course(s)
b.Elective course(s)
c.Research component
d.Practical training, industrial attachment, internship, clinical experience, etc.
e.Semester-by-semester structure/schedule, of course, showing the credit value of each course

To progress from one semester to another, a student is required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Otherwise, the student is withdrawn. The programme shall be completed in a maximum of six semesters.

Requirements

To qualify for an award of Knutsford’s MBA degree, a student must take all the prescribed courses (including project work) and obtain a CGPA of at least 2.00. A student must pass in each subject. The pass mark in an individual subject is 60 percent. The student in addition must have discharged all obligations owed the University and the Faculty/Department as may be prescribed in respect of the MSc. in Accounting and Taxation degree.

The MBA programme appropriately designated, shall be awarded to a student who has been properly admitted to the MBA programme of the University, has followed the prescribed course of study over the period, has fulfilled all the requirements pertaining to the programme and obtained a CGPA of at least 2.00

Knutsford MBA degree conferred on a student may be cancelled at any time even with retrospective effect, if it becomes known that the student gained admission with false qualifications, or impersonated for someone else, or had been guilty of examination malpractice, or has otherwise conducted him or herself in a manner that is judged incompatible with the status of a holder of Knutsford MBA Degrees.

The MBA shall be classified as follows: Award FGPA Pass 2.00 - 4.00 Fail Below 2.00