Policies & Procedures
Calwest's Policies and Procedures have at its foundation the belief that a great education should be available to anyone around the world, so that learning can be without limits.
Academic Policy & Procedure
Admission Requirements →
For graduate studies a student must be above the age of 22, be an ICMA member with minimum five years business experience, and hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
Procedure to Register →
Step-by-step 7-stage registration process from program selection through to graduation.
Credit Transfers →
RPL Credits are recognised from accredited universities. MBA: max 8 courses. DBA: max 33 semester credits for coursework.
Unit of Credit →
MBA requires 36 credit hours (~4,500 hours of work). DBA requires 60 credit hours (~10,000 hours of work).
Satisfactory Academic Progress →
MBA max 5 years. DBA max 7 years. Pass mark 60% (grade D). Shorter Durations required to complete for students with substantial RPL credits. Extensions require Provost permission.
Degree Completion Requirements →
MBA: 12 courses (36 Credit points). DBA: 60 Credit points. Degree Completion Processing takes 4-8 weeks. See fee structure for costs.
Fee Structure →
Fees vary by program and pathway. View full breakdown.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy →
Full refund before first lesson accessed. Registration fee non-refundable. 1-week drop/add period. 6-month commencement deadline.
Examination Board →
Oversees all assessment processes, appoints examiners, decides on credit recognition, and handles appeals.
Examination Centres →
Online assessments only. Proctoring fees built in. Repeat assessments available — see fee structure. DBA thesis grading: 2-4 months.
