The AA education program is 16 months long, 4 semesters, 60 credits.

The Associate of Arts/Science (AA/AS) program is a 16 month, 4 semester, 60 credit hour program. The standard length of the program is 4 semesters (16 months). It requires a full-time student to take an average of 5 courses (15 credits) per semester. Selecting a less than full-time schedule will result in a program length based on the average number of courses completed during the first two semesters.

The maximum time for full-time students to complete this degree program is two years or 6 semesters (Except in case of illness). Maximum time for program completion for less than full-time is 1.5 times the normal time established during the first two semesters. 

The BBA-1 training program is 32 months long, 8 semesters, 120 credits. 

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree requires 120 semester hours of post secondary college-level study. The full BBA program is a 32 month, 8 semester, 120 semester credit hour program. Students will first  complete 60 semester credits including general education courses. The remaining 60 semester hours will consist of business administration coursework.

Full-time students need to take an average of 5 courses (15 credits) per semester. Students selecting a less than full-time schedule will establish a normal program length based upon the average number of courses completed during the first two semester. A maximum of 45 semester hours may be transferred into this program.

The maximum time for full-time students to complete the full BBA degree program is 48 months or 12 semesters (Except in case of illness). The maximum time for completion for less than full-time is 1.5 times the normal time established during the first two semesters.

The BBA-II degree program is a 16-month program for AA/AS degree holders.

BBA -II degree program

Candidates for BBA program who have earned an Associate of Arts/Science (AA/AS) degree or have completed an equivalent of 60 semester credit hours of college-level coursework including the 36 semester hours of general education, may apply for entry into the BBA program at a reduced fee. The BBA-II program consists of the final 60 semester hours of coursework.

The standard length of the BBA-II program is 4 semesters (16 months). It requires a full-time students to take an average of 5 courses (15 credits) per semester. Students selecting a less than full-time schedule will establish a normal length based upon the average number of courses completed during the first two semesters. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be transferred into this program.

The MBA training program is 3 months, 36 credits.

MBA degree program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a 3 semester, 36 semester credit hour program for students who have earned a bachelors degree from an officially recognized college or university; further, the students must have earned a 2.0 GPA in his or her undergraduate program or received a minimum score of 900 on the GRE or 500 on the GMAT. Students may choose any one of four different areas of concentration upon completion of the required core courses. A thesis is required for this degree program.

The standard length of the program is 3 semesters (one year). It requires the full-time student to take an average of 4 courses (12 credits) per semester. Students selecting a less than full-time schedule will establish a normal program length based upon the average number of courses  completed during the first  two semesters. A maximum of 18 semester hours may be transferred into this program.

The maximum time for full-time students to complete this program is 20 months or 5 semesters (Except in case of illness). Maximum time to completion for less than full-time is 1.5 times the normal time established during the first two semesters.

An MBA degree is required.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is a terminal degree reflecting independent mastery of a specialized field of knowledge, and the successful pursuit of original research. The PhD effort requires academic discipline together with a significant commitment of time and effort. It involves highly focused study in a particular area of interest culminating in an original research effort, which adds to the general body of knowledge in the field.

Preston University offers the PhD in a variety of disciplines, organized under various departments. The PhD is a 30-semester credit hour program, spread over 2 to 3 years. Up to 12 semester hours of course work will be completed, followed by a comprehensive dissertation for 18 semester credit hours.

Eligibility

The applicant must have a masters degree in the field in which the application for PhD has been submitted. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent grading in the masters degree program, or received a minimum combined score of 1400 on the three sections of the GRE, or a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT.

General Requirements

All PhD students must complete 12 semester hours of coursework beyond the Masters degree. The 12 semester hours include an advanced research methods course and a required course in the area of concentration. The doctoral dissertation must also be satisfactorily completed and defended.

Dissertation Requirements

Every candidate for the PhD must prepare and present a dissertation that shows independent investigation and is acceptable in form and content. The dissertation should normally be written in English and typewritten. Under certain circumstances, a dissertation may be completed in a language other than English, such as in the case of a PhD in a foreign language. Two copies of the dissertation with appropriate abstracts must be submitted for review and should be suitable for quality reproduction and printing.

Duration of Program

The normal duration of the PhD program for full-time students is 6 semesters (24 months). Course work may usually be completed in two semesters (8 months). The dissertation may be completed in the remaining 4 semesters (16 months). The maximum duration of the PhD program for full-time students is 9 semesters (36 months). For candidates not taking courses full-time, the maximum duration for PhD studies is extended to 18 semesters (72 months).

Transfer Credits

Nine semester hours of graduate level course work may be transferred into the doctoral program. Only credits earned at recognized institutions with a grade of C or better may be transferred.

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