Admission into any programme under the School shall be based on demonstrated competence, leadership experience, and professional potential rather than purely academic qualifications. Applicants must meet one or more of the following:

• Relevant prior qualification (certificate, diploma, degree, or professional award)
• Verified ministry, religious leadership, or faith-based organizational experience
• Submission of a professional portfolio documenting practical engagement
• Evidence of community, institutional, or organizational impact
• Professional reference or endorsement from recognized authority
• Successful participation in interview or competency assessment (where required)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Highly experienced candidates without formal academic qualifications may be admitted based on:

• Minimum 5–15 years documented experience (depending on programme level)
• Demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Evidence of measurable impact
• Portfolio review and professional panel assessment

Assessment Model (For All Programmes)

All programmes are evaluated through:

• Field-based projects
• Applied institutional or community impact assignments
• Case study documentation
• Professional portfolio submission
• Oral presentation / viva panel
• Leadership impact report

There is no purely theoretical thesis requirement; all qualifications are practice-oriented and impact-driven.

🎓 Entry Requirements & Evaluation Framework (Applicable to All Schools & Programme Areas)

1) Professional & Practice-Based Programmes

(PCert → PDip → APDip → BPr → MPr → Executive Masters → DPr → Executive Doctorate → Fellowship → Professor of Practice → Honorary Categories)

• A. Professional Certificate (PCert)
  Entry Requirement: Minimum Secondary School Certificate or equivalent OR relevant work experience, basic literacy and professional interest
  Evaluation: Coursework & assignments (60%), Practical/project assessment (40%)
• B. Professional Diploma (PDip)
  Entry Requirement: PCert OR Secondary certificate + 1–2 years experience
  Evaluation: Coursework (50%), Applied project (30%), Final assessment (20%)
• C. Advanced Professional Diploma (APDip)
  Entry Requirement: PDip OR relevant qualification + 2–3 years experience
  Evaluation: Advanced coursework, Industry-based project, Capstone assessment
• D. Bachelor of Practice (BPr)
  Entry Requirement: APDip OR Equivalent Diploma qualification, Minimum 3 years professional experience (preferred)
  Evaluation: Modular assessments, Professional portfolio, Capstone project
• E. Master of Practice (MPr)
  Entry Requirement: BPr OR Bachelor’s degree OR Senior professional with 5+ years experience
  Evaluation: Advanced coursework, Strategic industry project, Applied research paper
• F. Executive Master’s
  Entry Requirement: Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years managerial experience
  Evaluation: Executive case studies, Strategic capstone, Leadership assessment
• G. Doctor of Practice (DPr)
  Entry Requirement: Master’s degree OR 10+ years senior professional leadership experience
  Evaluation: Practice-based dissertation, Professional impact report, Viva/defence
• H. Executive Doctorate
  Entry Requirement: Master’s degree, 10–15 years executive leadership
  Evaluation: Strategic innovation thesis, Policy/industry contribution, Oral defence
• I. Fellowship
  Entry Requirement: Doctorate OR Distinguished industry contribution (10+ years), Recognised professional impact
  Evaluation: Portfolio review, Peer review panel, Professional citation
• J. Professor of Practice
  Entry Requirement: Fellowship status, 15+ years industry leadership, National/International recognition
  Evaluation: Academic & professional impact review, Governing Board approval
• K. Honorary Awards (Honorary Doctorate / Honorary Professor)
  Entry Requirement: Exceptional societal or professional contribution
  Evaluation: Nomination, Council review, Senate/Board approval

2) Conventional / Academic Programmes (Via Affiliation Route: Bachelor’s → Master’s → PhD)

• Bachelor’s Degree
  Entry Requirement: Secondary School Certificate (with required credits) OR recognised Diploma, Meet affiliation partner requirements
  Evaluation: Continuous assessment (40%), Examinations (60%), Final year project
• Master’s Degree
  Entry Requirement: Recognised Bachelor’s degree, Minimum required GPA, Relevant background
  Evaluation: Coursework, Research project/dissertation, Oral defence (if applicable)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Entry Requirement: Recognised Master’s degree, Research proposal, Academic references
  Evaluation: Supervised research, Thesis submission, External examination & viva voce

General Admission Notes (All Schools)

• Mature Entry Route available (experience-based admission)
• Credit transfer permitted
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicable
• International applicants welcome
• Professional certifications may enhance admission