• Be original in design and approved by the Faculty Advisor before the study is conducted

• Focus on a topic relevant to sour field of study

• Demonstrate your ability to conduct research

• Indicate your ability to communicate effectively

• Demonstrate your complete understanding of the research topic and the outcomes of your Final Project, Thesis, or Dissertation

A Final Defense of Doctoral Dissertations may be required either in person, telephone, or by other electronic means.

Upon your completion of the first four phases, the Graduation Committee will determine its recommendation for sour graduation. Prior to graduation, all academic and administrative requirements must be satisfied including:

• Payment of all tuition and any other fees

• Submission of all official transcripts

The student must devote at least nine months (one academic year) to the program with

Century University. This is the equivalent of a last year of study, not a total of one year only.

Also academic programs at Century University are self-paced, with self-paced being defined as follows:

1. There is no formal classroom attendance required on a weekly! daily basis
2. Academic work can be submitted as personal and professional commitments allow
3. Students enrolled in a single-degree program have up to twenty-four months (sequential students have up to thirty-six months for individuals with two or more years of college or up to forty-eight months for individuals with no college background or with less than two years of college. Triple degree programs have up to forty-eight months for individuals with two or more years of college or up to sixty months for individuals with no college background or with less than two years of college) from the date of enrollment to complete degree requirements. Students who require more time after these periods will he assessed an additional $600.00 fee for each additional year, or any part thereof, the student is enrolled in the program.

The date of enrollment does not change when a student requests a change to another program. Faculty advisors may be able to predict the approximate amount of time required for program completion, but in a self-paced program, it is the individual who determines when the program goals will be achieved.

All complaints must he made in writing and will be replied to within 14 working days from date received. Upon receipt of any student’s written or verbal issue deemed to he a complaint, the institution will respond in like manner in an attempt to resolve any misunderstandings. The institution utilizes a practical approach to any concerns of its students and typically will give the benefit of any doubt on the side of the student to resolve expeditiously any complaints, insofar as this does not compromise the academic integrity of the institution’s programs.

All Century University Degree programs and Century University’s Official Online Bookstore are available through the Internet on e.mba net software. E.mba net software is part of Century University’s overall learning system and supplements the guided independent study methods and delivery to which our active adult learners all over the world are accustomed.

The e.mba net system will not only save you time and money but will enhance personal communication between you and your Faculty Advisor. Completing your degree using online services can be quicker and more convenient. Also, you will learn leading edge communication and computer skills.

To participate in the e.mba net software-based component, students must have Internet access AND access to the World Wide Web. Century University will pay for your access to e.mba net, and you will download your software from the e.mba net Web Site. You will be responsible for obtaining your own Internet Service Providers.

Upon your graduation, you will automatically become a member of the Alumni Association at no cost to you.

The C.U.A.A. will maintain information furnished by you regarding your current address and phone number and will monitor advancements in your career as well as any other successes and accomplishments in your life, e.g., publications and awards. C.U.A.A. will periodically publish a newsletter keeping you informed of Century University’s progress and containing selected articles contributed by the alumni members. Upon graduation, you will receive a C.U.A.A. member ship certificate (8" x 10") suitable for framing.

The Alumni Association will sponsor the formal cap and gown Graduation Ceremony. All graduates will be advised on their respective ceremony and will be invited to attend and participate.

As an Alumnus, you will be sent a ring order kit with complete instructions