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Grading Policy
The grading scale, how grades count toward graduation, and the rules for retakes, late work, withdrawals and incompletes.
What Success Means
Success means a cumulative GPA of 3.0, a solid B
In our MBA programs, a student is succeeding when their cumulative GPA (CGPA) is 3.0 or higher. A B (83 to 86%) earns exactly 3.00 points, and a CGPA of 3.0 is also what you need to graduate.
Your CGPA is the average of the GPA points of all the courses you have completed, weighted by credit hours. The table in the next section shows the letter grade and GPA points for every percentage.
Grading Scale (MBA Programs)
This scale applies to all courses in the MBA, Accelerated MBA and Hybrid MBA, including the Capstone Thesis.
| Percentage | Grade | GPA points | Credit toward graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 to 100 | A+ | 4.00 | Yes |
| 93 to 96 | A | 3.90 | Yes |
| 90 to 92 | A- | 3.67 | Yes |
| 87 to 89 | B+ | 3.33 | Yes |
| 83 to 86 | B | 3.00 | Yes |
| 80 to 82 | B- | 2.67 | Yes |
| 77 to 79 | C+ | 2.33 | Yes |
| 73 to 76 | C | 2.00 | Yes |
| 70 to 72 | C- | 1.67 | No: repeat the course |
| Below 70 | F | 0.00 | No: repeat the course |
Learning Outcomes and Assessment
Each course syllabus lists the course learning outcomes. Your grades measure how well you have met those outcomes.
Credit and Graduation
- Only courses with a grade of C (73%, 2.00) or higher count toward the credits required for graduation. A course with a grade of C- or F earns no credit and must be repeated.
- To graduate from an MBA program, you must have a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- You must finish the program within the maximum time frame in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
Progress Reports
At the end of each semester you receive a written progress report that shows your CGPA, the credit hours you attempted and completed, and your standing. If your CGPA falls below 3.0, the University places you on academic probation for one semester and notifies you in writing. The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy explains each step.
Retakes
- Quizzes: each quiz allows two attempts. Moodle gives you both attempts automatically.
- Courses: you may repeat a course up to two times during your program. Only the highest grade counts in your CGPA. The Enrollment Agreement states the fee for a retaken course.
Late Work
Each assignment has a due date in Moodle. During the semester, the course instructor may extend a due date; you do not need a form for that extension.
If you need to submit work after the semester has ended, submit the Late Submission Appeal Form to Student Affairs. The form asks for the reason (illness or medical emergency, family emergency or bereavement, technical or system failure, or another reason), an explanation, supporting documents, and the new date you propose. Late work is accepted only after Student Affairs approves the appeal. Student Affairs decides in writing (approved, approved with conditions, or rejected) and gives the reason for a rejection. The Enrollment Agreement states any fee for a course extension or make-up work request. The University keeps each appeal and decision in your file.
Withdrawals, Incompletes and Repeated Courses
- Course withdrawal (W): if you withdraw from a course by the end of Week 6 of the semester, you receive a W. A W does not count in your CGPA. The course counts as attempted but not completed in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy and in the maximum time frame. Withdrawing from the whole program is covered by the Refund Policy.
- Incomplete (I): if you cannot finish a course for a documented reason, ask your instructor for an Incomplete before the course ends, and submit the Late Submission Appeal Form. If Student Affairs approves, you must finish the work by the date approved, which is no later than 30 days after the semester ends. An I does not count in your CGPA until it is resolved. If you do not finish by that date, the I becomes an F.
- Repeated courses: you must repeat any course that earns no credit. Every attempt counts toward the maximum time frame of 150% of the credits required for your program.
Career Diplomas
Each diploma is assessed through projects, case studies, group activities, presentations, hands-on applications and written essays (80%), and through discussions and debates in the Moodle Student Portal and live sessions (20%). A student completes the diploma with an overall result of at least 70%.
English as a Second Language
ESL uses a proficiency-based, criterion-referenced system aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Every student takes an English placement test before instruction begins. Progress is assessed through coursework, class participation, skill-based assessments and instructor evaluation against each level's learning outcomes. ESL does not calculate a GPA or use letter grades.
| Level | CEFR | Minimum Duolingo English Test score |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1: Foundation English | A1–A2 | 45–70 |
| Level 2: Professional English | A2–B1+ | 70–95 |
| Level 3: Academic and Career Readiness English | B1+–C1 | 100 (program completion requirement) |
To complete the program, a student passes the Duolingo English Test, administered independently, with a score of at least 100.
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