Worldwide Provider of High Quality Online and Distance Learning Education
BACKGROUND AND MISSION
The King’s International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) is a privately funded, independent university offering high quality courses and programs in business, education, psychology, counseling, engineering, theology, information technology, management, marketing, tourism and travel, hospitality and hotel management, natural medicine, health sciences, social sciences, arts, public administration, environmental management, nutrition, beauty therapy and cosmetology, oil and gas etc. The King’s International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) is incorporated and registered by the State of Delaware in the United States of America and specializes in offering high quality courses and programs offshore. KIUST’s branch in the Caribbean (an autonomous entity) is also registered and licensed by the Commonwealth of Dominica. KIUST courses and programs are conducted through Distance Learning/On-line mode of delivery, and also (where appropriate) by face to face 'campus' delivery in Learning Centres located in different parts of the world that are associated with KIUST. The programs and courses offered by this innovative university to people around the world include Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Bachelor Degrees (with Honors), Graduate Diplomas, Master, Doctorate and Post Doctorate Degrees.
KIUST students are not bound by geographical location or time zones and are not required to leave their professional jobs in order to obtain higher education qualifications. The strategic directions of KIUST, which include providing education for sustainable development, making education accessible to people in various parts of the world, providing affordable excellent quality training and advancing a philosophy of life-long learning, are in line with the educational priorities of UNESCO and the aims of the UN DESD.
The King’s International University of Science and Technology also agrees with the aims of the International Associations of Universities (i.e. the UNESCO based worldwide Association of Universities) that “aims at giving expression to the obligation of universities as social institutions to promote, through teaching and research, the principles of freedom and justice, of human dignity and solidarity, and contributes, through international cooperation, to the development of material and moral assistance for the strengthening of higher education generally”.
King’s International University of Science and Technology courses/programs are designed for qualified mature age students who want to advance and enhance their career options as well as for school leavers who have the maturity and qualification to undertake any of the programs. Students at KIUST are provided with sound theoretical and practical knowledge in their areas of studies. Course assessment consists of theoretical assignments, practical projects and examinations. KIUST courses and programs are accredited and recognized by relevant professional bodies and associations.
FACE-TO-FACE ‘CAMPUS’ EXPERIENCE THROUGH KIUST ACCREDITED LEARNING CENTRES
Although students are enrolled with KIUST as Distance Learning/On-line students using a flexible mode of delivery, where appropriate local registered training institutions/universities situated in different parts of the world have been accredited and authorized by KIUST to serve as “Learning Centres” and provide face-to-face classes to students in their countries. Learning Centres use a KIUST approved syllabus to prepare online/distance learning students in their countries for KIUST assignments, projects and examinations. Since KIUST is the examining body, all student assignments, projects and examinations are set, marked and/or moderated by KIUST Professors. The preparation of students for assignments, projects and examinations by the Learning Centre requires providing full-time and/or part-time face-to-face support classes (e.g. lectures, tutorials and seminars) to KIUST online/distance learning students in their respective countries. Although the Learning Centres provide students with a face-to-face ‘campus’ experience, all communications to KIUST from the students and the Learning Centres are required to be done on-line via email or fax.
‘ON-LINE’ EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNICATION
Since KUIST is an innovative university, accredited to offer high quality courses and programs through Distance Learning/On-line mode of delivery, we require prospective and current students as well as the general public to preferably communicate with us on-line via email. However, if one does not have access to email facilities, communication can also be made by postal mail or fax as well as through KIUST Learning Centres (if applicable) in their respective regions/countries. We also require the application form to be completed on-line or sent to KIUST by fax or mail. Assignments are to be submitted by the students on-line and/or submitted to KIUST Learning Centres in their respective regions/countries. Assignments and examinations are marked and/ or moderated by our professors. Enquiries to KIUST are to be sent via email or fax.
Exemptions for Recognition of Past Similar Study
KIUST will not grant any academic Diploma/Degree and/or exemption based on life experience. To complete a KIUST academic Diploma, Degree, Program, Course or Unit, students must successfully pass all assignments, projects and examinations.
KIUST will however, recognize and accept the academic credentials issued by another registered university/college of higher education. Students who wish to obtain exemptions for previous similar learning must submit a copy of the syllabus and the academic transcripts of the similar courses they have done to KIUST’s Registrar for assessment. KIUST’s Registrar and the professor of the course that the student wants exemption from will conduct the assessment and make the final decision. The final decision will be communicated to the applicant on or prior to enrolment. However, irrespective of the number of exemptions/credit transfer you may receive from us, you will still be required to study and pass a substantial number of KIUST courses/units before you can graduate.
KIUST SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUBSIDIES
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
In support of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UN DESD), KIUST students can apply to KIUST for scholarships depending on their circumstances and/or their academic record. For example between 20-40% scholarships from the required fees can be provided to Postgraduate students in developing countries (i.e. students in some parts of China, India, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, former Soviet Republics -CIS countries, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America and the South Pacific). Scholarships for students are determined on an individual basis.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
In support of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UN DESD), KIUST students can apply to KIUST for scholarships depending on their circumstances and/or their academic record. For example between 20-25% scholarships from the required fees can be provided to Undergraduate students in developing countries (i.e. students in some parts of China, India, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, former Soviet Republics -CIS countries, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America and the South Pacific). Scholarships for students are determined on an individual basis.
KIUST FACULTIES AND PROGRAMS
FACULTY OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Diploma of Business Administration and Management
Diploma of Professional Training in Robotics Engineering Management
Diploma of Professional Training in Community Service
Diploma of Professional Training in Performing Arts
Diploma of Logistics Management
Diploma of Community Development
Diploma of Community Development (with Specialization in Social Work)
Diploma of Humanitarian Program Management
Diploma of Community Health Development
Diploma of Disaster Management
Diploma of Peace and Conflict Management
Diploma of International Project Management
Diploma of Management for Non-Government Organizations
Advanced Diploma of Business Administration and Management
Advanced Diploma of Business Administration (Information Technology Management)
Advanced Diploma of Ministry and Church Administration
Advanced Diploma of Community Development
Advanced Diploma of Humanitarian Programs and Disaster Management
Associate Bachelor Degree of Business Administration and Management
Associate Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (Information Technology Management)
Associate Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
Associate Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (Health Care Management and Hospital Administration)
Associate Bachelorof Business Management Degree (Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology)
Associate Bachelor of Theology Degree
Associate Bachelor of Ministry and Counselling Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (General Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Information Technology Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Human Resource Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Marketing Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management)
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Honours) Tourism and Travel
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (Honours) Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (with Honours) General Management
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (with Honours) Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (with Honours) Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (with Honours) Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (with Honours) Information Technology Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management)
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Tourism and Travel
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) General Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Information Technology Management
Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Bachelor of Ministry and Counselling
Bachelor of Ministry and Counselling (Honours)
FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS BY COURSE WORK
Executive Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Ministry and Counseling
Graduate Certificate of Public Administration
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Graduate Diploma of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Organizational Psychology and Counseling
Graduate Diploma of Ministry and Counseling
Executive Masterof Business
Executive Masterof Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Specialization
Master of Business Administration ( with Honours)
Master of Business
Master of International Business and Management
Master of Business in Logistic Management
Master of Business (Information Technology Management)
Master of Business (Retail Management)
Master of Commercial Law
Master of Arts
Master of Public Administration
Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Master of Organizational Psychology and Counseling
Master of Ministry and Counseling
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
FACULTY OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS BY RESEARCH ONLY
Master of Commerce
Master of Arts
Master of Business Law
Master of E-Business and Information Technology
Master of International Business
Master of Education
Master of Education Administration
Master of Environmental Management
Master of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Master of Comparative Religion
Master of Ministry and Counseling
Master of New Testament Studies
Master of Old Testament Studies
Master of Theology
Master of Health Sciences and Health Care Management
Master of Sciences and Hospital Administration
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Evangelism
Master of Nutrition and Natural Medicine
Master of Beauty Therapy
Master of Cosmetology
Master of Ministry
Master of Community Development
Master of Humanitarian Programs and Disaster Management
Master of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Master of Computer Software Engineering Management
Master of Management in Oil and Gas Business
Master of Engineering Management in Oil and Gas Business
Doctor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Engineering Management
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Environmental Management
Doctor of Hospital Administration
Doctor of Nutrition and Natural Medicine
Doctor of Health Care Administration
Doctor of Beauty Therapy
Doctor of Cosmetology
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Doctor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Doctor of Community Development
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry and Counseling
Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Philosophy
Assessment Grading System
Letter grades are used to indicate the evaluation of student performance in a course/unit. Each course/unit will be graded according to the following grades:
A + =Outstanding level of achievement (85%-100%) (Equals 4.0 point value)
A = Excellent level of achievement (80%-84%) (Equals 3.7 point value)
B + =Very Good level of achievement (75%-79%) (Equals 3.3 point value)
B = Good level of achievement (70%-74%) (Equals 3.0 point value)
C + =Very Satisfactory level of achievement (65%-69%) (Equals 2.7 point value)
C =Satisfactory level of achievement (60%-64%) (Equals 2.4 point value)
D+ = Pass (50% -59%) (Equals 2.1 point value)
D =Conceded Pass (48% -49%) (Equals 1.8 point value)
S = Supplementary assessment is required (Equals 0.0 point value)
N = Fail (Equals 0.0 point values)
PMD = Pass Master Degree Dissertation.
PDD = Pass Doctorate Degree Dissertation
I = Incomplete assessment. Final grade will be awarded later.
EX = Exemption granted based on past study
YR = Year grade (This is a temporary grade applicable only to the first semester component of a year's course).
WR = WR is for students who withdrew from a unit before the commencement of the semester.
WN = WN is for students who withdrew from a unit after the commencement of the semester. The grade is equivalent to grade N.
INSTITUTE OF OIL AND GAS
The KIUST Institute of Oil and Gas was set up to train and conduct research pertaining to the business of mining and exploration of oil and gas deposits. The research and training functions of this Institute include the management of exploration, production, refining, environment and safety, measurement, marketing, gas processing plants, standards and practices, and oil and gas engineering management.
Regarding training, this Institute of Oil and Gas offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate specialized professional programs in the management of mining and exploration of oil and gas deposits. Specific Diploma and Degree programs offered by this Institute of Oil and Gas are:
Diploma of Oil and Gas Engineering
Diploma of Professional Training in Oil and Gas Business
Master of Management in Oil and Gas Business
Master of Engineering Management in Oil and Gas Business
Doctor of Philosophy in Oil and Gas Business
RESEARCH CENTRES
Research Centre for Cross Cultural Studies and Development
Research Centre for Counselling and Psychology
Research Centre for Environmental Management
Research Centre for Health Care Services
Research Centre for Leadership Training and Development
Research Centre for Ministry and Religious Studies
Centre for Age Care Research
Centre for Globalization Research
Centre for Oil and Gas Research
NON-ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Honorary Degrees
Honorary degrees are non-academic qualifications that are bestowed upon distinguished individuals who have contributed significantly to their community and/or their professions. Since awarding Honorary Degrees is a common practice in many universities around the globe, the King's International University of Science and Technology (KIUST) also has a system of awarding Honorary Degrees to outstanding individuals.
Honorary Degrees at KIUST include: Honorary Doctor of Philosophy; Honorary Doctor of Science; Honorary Doctor of Business Administration; Honorary Doctor of Public Administration; Honorary Doctor of Education; Honorary Doctor of Theology; Honorary Doctor of Ministry; Honorary Doctor of Engineering, etc. KIUST can also award Honorary Master of Philosophy; Honorary Master of Science; Honorary Master of Business Administration; Honorary Master of Education; Honorary Master of Theology; Honorary Master of Ministry, etc. In fact an Honorary Doctorate degree or an Honorary Master degree can be granted in an individual’s particular area of specialty.
However, because KIUST can only award honorary degrees to very few people, there are strict guidelines that are followed in making the final decision. For more information please email or fax KIUST.
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