Academic Programs
An academic program is defined as any combination of courses and/or requirements leading to a degree or certificate, or to a major, co-major, minor or academic track and/or Concentration. All institutions of higher learning offer academic programs. Academic programs comprise the core, required and elective courses that lead to a degree or certificate. Whether somebody is attending a two-year program at a local community college or pursuing a graduate degree at a large university, he/she will be involved in an academic program. The main types of academic program offered at many colleges and universities are certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs. Northwest International University as an institution of higher education also provides academic programs. It is consisting of various kinds of degrees and academic certificates. The University will develop curriculum/program for implementation of courses, seminars and etc. on the basis of organizations, institutions, company’s educational needs.
Academic Certificates
An academic certificate is a document that certifies that a person has received specific education or has passed a test or series of tests.
In some countries, a certificate may be also offered by an institute of higher education. These certificates usually signify that a student has reached a standard of knowledge about a certain vocational or professional subject.
It also may be awarded as a necessary certification to validate that a student is considered competent in a certain specific networking skill area in information technology. An academic certificate is a document that certifies that a person has received specific education or has passed a test or series of tests.
In some countries, a certificate may be also offered by an institute of higher education. These certificates usually signify that a student has reached a standard of knowledge about a certain vocational or professional subject.
It also may be awarded as a necessary certification to validate that a student is considered competent in a certain specific networking skill area in information technology.
Thus, a graduated university expert like a computer engineer or computer science graduation most likely will have to obtain additional certificates on and pertaining to the specific technologies or equipment used by the hiring corporation; if not, such employer may suffer unwanted penalties like voiding the contract the protections of a certain level of customer service or warranties.
Undergraduate Certificates
As we all know, Undergraduate academic programs usually lead to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a particular area of study. These academic programs might offer seminars, internships, workshops and online courses in addition to traditional live classes. Academic programs leading to an associate’s degree take two years to complete, while those leading to a bachelor’s degree require four years of study.
Northwest International University as a higher education legalized institution offers associate and bachelor degrees to students who are graduated in accordance with approved university curriculums and educational standards
Graduate Programs
Those who choose to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree will enter graduate academic programs. Graduate academic programs can take between two and four years to complete. Many who enter these types of academic programs are already working in their field. In some cases, a graduate degree may be necessary in order to enter a certain career field. Business, education and law are among the most common types of graduate academic programs.
TVET
«NWIU TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CERTIFICATES»
Technical and vocational education is used as a comprehensive term referring to those aspects of the educational process involving, in addition to general education, the study of technologies and related sciences, and the acquisition of practical skills, attitudes, understanding and knowledge relating to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life.
In this broad definition, TVET refers to a range of learning experiences which are relevant to the world of work. The learning experiences may occur in a variety of learning contexts, including educational institutions and work places. There are vast differences between the different systems of TVET and their social contexts. In addition, the increasingly complex demands of globalization, the social and economic changes have significant implications for TVET.
Northwest International University offers academic certificate programs in accordance with advanced educational standards. These types of academic programs generally prepare students to enter a vocation after the certificate is awarded. Some certificate-based academic programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on experience to teach students a specific trade or skill. Other certificate programs are offered at the graduate level and add additional credentials to an individual’s existing degree. Certificate programs take anywhere from a few weeks to two years to complete.
Northwest International University offers all kinds of TVET academic programs and certificates in collaboration with outstanding centers and institutions in different countries. Meanwhile, according to prior learning assessment and recognition educational system, the university awards academic certificates to students who have previously been trained in a certain technical / vocational field of applied science and technology through participating in local accredited TVET institutions.
Non-degree Programs
Many times, people want to pursue an area of academic interest, but they have no need or desire for a professional degree. This is why non-degree programs were established and remain so popular today. Non-degree programs offer an educational experience for individuals who are looking for resume-building skills or personal enrichment. These programs are available online at many different academic institutions. No matter what your area of interest, there is a non-degree program somewhere that can address your needs and wants. The cost and academic requirements for non-degree programs varies widely depending upon the program provider. Those who are interested in attending a non-degree program should carefully review their options and make a decision based upon their individual needs. Northwest International University offers None- Degree Programs on the basis of indivadual / organizational needs in the case of necessity.
Non-degree Students
According to Northwest International University rules and regulations a non-degree student is a student taking courses at a host university without having the right to get a degree at this host university. However, these studies allow the non-degree student to receive university transferable credits. There are two types of non-degree students in the Northwest International University definitions:
1- An Exchange student who is a student that temporarily studies abroad for one semester or academic year. He/she can be considered as an Exchange student if there is a valid student exchange programme between home university and the host university. Exchange students are expected to receive university credits which they can transfer to their degree studies at their home university. Exchange students obtain university credits which are transfered to their studies at their home university
2- Visiting students who are those that independently come to the university without having a formal exchange agreement. Visiting students may be at the university for a variety of reasons. For example, he or she might already have a degree and wants to further his/her knowledge in a particular field or the host university offers a programme or course unavailable at his or her home university which has no formal exchange agreement. Not having degree student status at the host university means that the student may only participate in courses or the programme to which he/she has been accepted.Northwest International University has considered one of the most flexible conveniences for Exchange and Visiting students to be able transfer credits between the home universities and this university and enjoy studying in his/her confirmed and acceptable higher education institutions.