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Academic programmes

IARSA is not a degree-awarding institution. Its academic programmes run through national and international partner universities and colleges, which issue the certificates and degrees on completion.

Students in an IARSA partner programme

The degree framework

How a degree programme is structured

Academic programmes of study lead to a bachelor's, master's, Ph.D. or professional degree, and consist of degrees, majors, minors, certificates, concentrations and specializations. These are combinations of courses and related activities organized for the achievement of specific learning outcomes, as defined by the national and international partner universities and colleges.

All degree programmes require that a minimum number of semester credit hours be earned, as referenced in the official bulletins of the partner universities and colleges which are produced each academic year.

Degrees and programmes

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Doctorate programmes (DOM, DBA, Ed.D.)

  • Major

    The main specialization of a student, a comprehensive course of study in a given discipline at undergraduate level. A minimum of 30 to 35 semester credit hours must be earned in the major.

  • Minor

    A secondary specialization, a course of study in a discipline or interdisciplinary group at undergraduate level other than the student's major area of study. A minimum of 15 to 18 semester credit hours must be earned in the minor.

  • Dual degree

    A formal agreement where two degrees are conferred simultaneously from two institutions, or from two colleges or schools within a university. Some courses and credits taken at both apply to both degrees, and two diplomas are produced, one for each degree.

  • Joint degree

    A formal agreement where one degree is conferred from two institutions. Some courses and credits taken at both apply to the degree, and both institutions are listed on a single diploma.

Faculty, advising and admissions

The association's faculty members are highly educated, experienced and professionally skilled in their fields. They have achieved recognition in multiple areas of research and professional service, and many have addressed major conferences in areas related to their specialties. Of equal importance, faculty members pride themselves on the personal attention each student receives; their primary focus is on classroom teaching, group study and research combined with community service.

Each academic programme has a specific administrator available to counsel students on any aspect of the programme. These administrators provide advice regarding course work, waivers and transfers, in addition to general programme planning and information.

The association is firmly committed to responding to the needs of all of its students, from whatever racial and ethnic background, so that they may reach their highest potential. Faculty and staff are always available to provide academic, career and financial-aid counselling services.

It is the association's policy that the admissions, employment and promotion processes for all positions and programmes are free of any discriminatory practices.

Find your programme

Awards and fields of study

Explore the majors, minors, certificates and graduate degrees offered at each level through the association’s partner universities and colleges.

Areas of study

  • Business, Management & Leadership
  • Education & Human Development
  • Humanities
  • Public Policy, Planning & Social Services
  • Social Sciences

Modes of study

  • Blended
  • Hyflex
  • Online and distance learning

Levels

  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Bachelor's
  • Postgraduate diploma
  • Master's
  • Doctorate

Certificate

  • Certificate
  • Executive Certificate
  • Advanced Certificate

Fields of study

  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Computing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Administrative Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Purchasing and Supply
  • Logistics and Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Theology
  • English Language

Diploma

  • Diploma
  • Higher Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Higher Technical Programmes

Fields of study

  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Logistics and Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Research and Leadership
  • Purchasing and Supply
  • Theology
  • International Law
  • Mass Communication
  • Journalism & Multimedia
  • Communication Management
  • Public Relations

Bachelor's

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Fields of study

  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Accounting
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Computing
  • Finance
  • Administrative Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Logistics and Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Education Management
  • Prison Management
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Mass Communication and Investigative Journalism
  • Biblical Studies
  • Strategic Research and Leadership
  • Public Relations
  • Journalism & Multimedia
  • Information Management Technology
  • Social Care Management
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Christian Religious Knowledge
  • Theology

Postgraduate diploma

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Fields of study

  • Relations & Diplomacy
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Health and Social Care Management
  • International Business Law
  • International Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Research Methods
  • Education
  • Project Management
  • Mass Communication
  • Journalism & Multimedia
  • Communication Management
  • Public Relations
  • Strategic Management and Leadership
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing
  • Advertising and Communication
  • Media and Communication
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Computing
  • Communication and Public Relations
  • Conflict and Peace Resolution
  • Theology

Master's

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Fields of study

  • Education
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Computing
  • Administrative Management
  • Project Management
  • Theology

Doctorate

  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
  • Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA)
  • Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
  • Doctor of Education (D.Ed.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fields of study

  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • International Business
  • Management Information Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Facilities Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Computing
  • Economics
  • Education Management
  • Public Administration

Enquire about a programme

Write to the association to learn which partner institutions run each programme, and how to apply.

Write to the association