Presentation by
Dr Raj, to Senior Corporate
Managers, on
"
Accreditation and legality
of Online Degrees "

DR
RAJ PAHUJA
Ph.D, MBA., MBA,
M.Com., LLB., ACIB., ACA, , CFM (Michigan, USA).
Vice-President,
The International University,
Missouri, USA.
(Attorney At Law )
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Is The
International University
accredited?
Yes. It has Accreditation.
Please read further on
Accreditation. Universities are classified
into two categories. One
category of Universities
which get funds from the
Federal Government and
the other Category which
doesn't get funds from the
Government. Both types of
Universities namely Federal
and Non-Federal Universities
are mostly accredited in USA.
Accreditation is not
compulsory in USA for a
University to operate. It is
optional. It should be noted
that the Accreditation is
not provided by Government
Body or Ministry of
Education in USA. It
is provided by Private
Agencies in USA. Legally,
Accreditation type does not
determine the validity or
legal status of the
University and it does not
determine
legality of Degree as
most people believe or
have perception in their
mind. If they believe
so, then they are thinking
wrong.
This is misconception in
their minds. All
legitimate Degrees which are
issued by properly Licensed
University by the State are valid.
All Universities are equal before Law.
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Are
Degrees earned through "
online studies " legal and
valid ?
Can we get the Jobs
with online degree in any
country ?
How do the
Employers view Degree
obtained by Online-studies ?
Can an Employer of
Government discriminate on
Degrees ?
Please note that it is the
mode of study. Neither the
Degree nor the Transcript
mentions the word " Online "
on face of it. So, no
one would know the mode of
study. It is only you know.
Hence, they are absolutely
legal and valid and students
earning them can get
employment in any country.
Also please note that there is no discrimination
on Degrees, as it is
considered " violation of
Constitutional and Human
Rights of United Nations and
also discrimination is
against the provisions of
International Labor
Organization, ( ILO) of
United Nations.
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Are Degrees attested
by Ministries for authenticity ?
A. Yes! All degrees are
ATTESTED for
authenticity by the
respective Departments
of the Governments in
USA. If a particular
Government does not
attest, then it amounts
to discrimination which
is prohibited by
Constitution of all
Countries.
Generally Governments
and Embassies don't do
this. They are
morally and legally
duty-bound to respect
students rights to get
education under Constitution of their
Country and as per
International Law and
Treaties and Conventions
which all Nations have
signed with United
Nations. Embassies are
certifying " Signature
and Stamp " of Secretary
of State, Washington.
Embassies are not
supposed to certify "
Accreditation " or put
any conditions or demand
any proof for the same,
as they lack the power
to certify.
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Does
University give credits for
work experience ?
A. Yes. However, number
of credits depend upon the
number of years experience
and educational background.
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Does The International
University accept Credit
transfer from other
Universities ? What are
generally the Policies for
acceptance of credits among
the Universities and
Professional Bodies?
A. Yes. It does.
Any
discrimination on acceptance
is
against human rights and
against Constitution.
However, each University and
each Professional Body has
its own Policies for
acceptance of credits earned
in other Universities etc
and they have their
prerogatives to accept fully
or partially or even decline
to accept. The student
can't challenge or sue against
such Policies. Some
Institutions who are
mutually in completion do discriminate on
this matter.
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Can the" transfer
of credit " be done from The
International University to
other Universities ?
A. The answer is
" Yes " with
most Universities except the
Government and Federal
Universities. They have
their own policies.
For the
acceptance of credits from
The International University
by other Universities, check
with the University to which
you intend to transfer and
find out what are their
policies for that because
each University has their
own policies for acceptance
of credits. However, the
acceptance of credits is the
prerogative ( right ) of the
University where the
students wishes to seek
admission.
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What happens if I
cannot complete the program
within the prescribed
duration period due to job /
travel commitments etc?
A.
You need not worry. It
happens sometimes due to
various reasons. In
this case, fees paid
and subjects cleared remain
intact. You can
complete the remaining
subjects by paying fees
whenever you are in a
position to do so and you
can get the Degree..
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What happens if I
cannot complete the program
within the prescribed
duration period due to job /
travel commitments etc? Will
it be possible to increase the
duration of my course ?
A. Yes.
However, there are policies
on duration which would be
advised to the concerned
student.
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I have completed a
certain number of credits at
an other College/University,
can I transfer my credits in
full ?
A. Students may transfer
Credits at any time during
their studies. Courses taken
at an other recognized
institution will be accepted
for credit toward degrees at
TIU and would given the
grading according to that
TIU’s grading system and
would be converted or
equated to TIU grades.
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If I
join an Online Degree
Program, and I need any
explanation in a certain
course, then who is going to
guide me?
A. TIU would make
arrangements for that and
advise you after you register
for an Online Degree program.
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How long it will take
for the University to
evaluate my application once
I send all the documents by
courier or attachment by
email?
Normally an application
is processed within 7 days
from receipt of documents.
The Evaluation and Admission
Department would notify the
students immediately. The
University would verify the
copies of documents sent by
Courier or by email from the
concerned Institution which
has issued the Documents and
if found fake, would cancel
the registration and report
the matter to the concerned
Region's Law Enforcing
Authorities, to take
appropriate action against
the Student.
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When can I register
for a Degree program ?
Generally, admissions for
Online studies is done on
monthly basis, by 21st of
each month. The
Applicants would be advised
of their status upon
approval of their
application by the
Director of
Admissions (normally
within 7 days of receipt
of completed
application and other
documents).
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Does University hold a
graduation ceremony and
where it would be
and when ?
It is a private function and
is between the University
and its students to
celebrate the achievements
of the students.
Constitutionally, no
Authority can raise an
objection for this.
The right to celebrate this
achievement is
Constitutional right.
However, as a matter of
fact, it may be noted that
there are no restrictions on
celebrating or honoring the
achievements of students and
conducting such Graduation
function. It is solely
at the discretion of the
University and it can
nominate one of its Officer
to host the function in a
particular Location.
The University has
already organized
various Graduation
Ceremonies in the past, for
its BBA and MBA
Students. The Graduation
ceremony would be once a
year. H
Generally, the convocation
functions are held by the
Universities which offer
full time courses at the
Campus. However, as a
matter of Policy of
Universities, worldwide and
their practice, the Students
who join Distance Learning
and by Online study. The
students therefore, can't
demand or insist as a matter
of their legal right. It is up
to the discretion and
prerogatives of the
University Officials to host
or not to host such
function..
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Do you offer any
Degrees based on life
experience?
No.
We give credit on work
experience and may allow
some exemptions in subjects,
which in turn may reduce the
number of subjects and exams
and help in completing the
program speedily.
Education is not
business that you can buy
the Degree by paying the
price. We believe that the
Graduates should be capable
to manage senior positions
such as CEO, Director and
Vice President and General
Manager which is not
possible without
understanding Management
Issues. People with
Experience only may make
serious mistakes and create
problems and they may find
it difficult to manage senior level
positions. There may be
exceptions, however, that
professionally qualified
people holding such
certifications may be
capable but that may be
just 5% of total number of
such experienced people.
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What if I discontinue
studies after enrolling ?
When can I revive my studies
again ?
You are free to do that. You
can always continue your
studies at your convenience.
Your fees paid and subject
cleared would remain intact
for 3 years. Afterwards,
they would lapse.
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Does The
International University
accepts transfer credits
earned in other colleges ?
Yes, we do accept credits,
provided credits are earned
in genuine Institutions,
colleges and Universities.
We don't give credits on
Degrees which are purchased
by paying a price and fake
Universities because it
would illegal to do that.
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How long will it take
to get my degree after
completing all the subjects?
Within 1 month, once you
pass all exams and pay the
fees. |
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