About SPU

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SPU?

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPU PROGRAMS?

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THIS DEGREE PROGRAMS?

HOW MANY COURSES AM I REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS?

ARE THERE ANY RESIDENT REQUIREMENT AT SPU?

ARE SPU PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED IN MY COUNTRY?

HOW SPU PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED?

HOW DO I APPLY FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

WHAT IS THE ADMISSION FEE FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

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WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

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HOW DO I PAY MY ADMISSION & TUITION FEES?

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HOW DO I APPLY FOR ADVANCED STANDING?

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WHEN I CAN ENROLL FOR SPU PROGRAM?

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WHAT SUPPORT DO I GET FROM SPU IF I FACE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY STUDIES?

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IS SPU AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY ?

Q1. WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SPU?

1.1

Diploma Programs in:

* Executive Diploma in Business Administration

1.2

Bachelors Degree Program in:

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

* Bachelor of Science in Electro-mechanical Engineering

* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

* Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

* Bachelor of Science in Business & Electronic Commerce

* Bachelor of Business Administration

* Bachelor of Education

1.3

Master Degree Programs in:

* Master of Science in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

* Master of Science in Electro-mechanical Engineering

* Master of Science in Information Systems

* Master of Science in Project Management

* Master of Business Administration

* Master of Education

1.4

Doctoral Degree Programs in:

* DBA/Ph.D in Business Administration

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Q2. WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPU PROGRAMS?

2.1

Diploma Programs

*A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of occupational experience in a field related to the degree or area of specialization. For residents of countries other than the US, the applicant should in general have educational qualification comparable to those stated for US residents.

2.2

Bachelor Degree Programs

*Associate Degree or Post School Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification. Mature candidates having a High School Diploma and 5 years of working experience may be accepted as an alternative entry qualification.

2.3

Master Degree Programs

*Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline

2.4

Doctoral Degree Programs

*The applicants for a doctoral degree must hold a masters degree in the relevant field, with a minimum GPA of 3 on a scale of 0-4, or an overall grade of B or higher in the masters’ degree. The selection criteria, however, also include a review of the applicant’s entire educational career; nature and level of work experience; previous exposure to and experience in research in the relevant field; a description of the career goals; and the submission of a doctoral research proposal.

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Q3. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THIS DEGREE PROGRAMS?

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Diploma:

* 1 Years

Completion of 32 Credit Hours.

3.2

Bachelors Degree:

* 2 to 3 Years

Completion of 120 Credit Hours. An Advanced Standing of 60 Credit Hours is given upon entry to Bachelor Degree Program)

3.3

Master Degree:

1 to 2 Years

Completion of 156 Credit Hours. An Advanced Standing of 120 Credit Hours is given upon entry to Master Degree Program)

3.3

Doctoral Degree:

2 to 3 Years

Completion of 32 Credit Hours.

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Q4. HOW MANY COURSES AM I REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FOR DEGREE PROGRAMS?

4.1

Diploma Programs

Required Courses	Credit Hours Per Course	Credit Hours
8	4	32
Total Credit Hours Required For Completion		32

4.2

Bachelor Degree Programs

Required Courses	Credit Hours Per Course	Credit Hours
12	4	48
Thesis/Dissertation	-	12
Advanced Standing Upon Entry	-	60
Total Credit Hours Required For Completion		120

4.3

Master Programs

Required Courses	Credit Hours Per Course	Credit Hours
6	4	24
Thesis/Dissertation	-	12
Advanced Standing Upon Entry	-	120
Total Credit Hours Required For Completion		156

4.4

Doctoral Programs

Required Courses	Credit Hours Per Course	Credit Hours
4	4	16
Thesis/Dissertation	-	16
Total Credit Hours Required For Completion		32

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Q5. ARE THERE ANY RESIDENT REQUIREMENT AT SPU?

SPU is an Open Learning University that only offers Diploma and Degree Programs through distance learning. Therefore, there is no residence requirement.

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Q6. ARE SPU PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED IN MY COUNTRY?

SPU do not guarantee any recognition. Please check the status of SPU Programs with relevant government agencies in your Country before enrolling for SPU Programs.

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Q7. HOW SPU PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED?

All Programs are delivered through Internet and correspondence. SPU provides a wide collection of online lecture notes, study guides, online examinations, bulletin board, access to online bookstores, and reference materials.

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Q8. HOW DO I APPLY FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

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Certified copies of documents are required to be post to the University before an approval letter of admission for the Program can be issued.

Application Through Post
Students can download SPU catalog from our website: www.spuni.edu and then send the application form together with relevant documents to us for processing.

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Q9. WHAT IS THE ADMISSION FEE FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

ADMISSION FEE: $100.00

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Admission Fee is not refundable.

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Q10. WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE FOR SPU PROGRAMS?

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Q11. HOW DO I PAY MY ADMISSION & TUITION FEES?

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Admission Fee is payable at the time of application and Tuition Fee is payable upon issuance of letter by the University confirming the admission.

Application and Tuition Fees can also be sent by post to the University and must be paid in U.S. currency, by check, bank draft (Payable in U. S. Bank) or money order. All payments are to be made in favor of "Southern Pacific University"
A Degree will not be granted and transcripts will not be issued until all outstanding student financial obligations to the university are met.

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Q12. HOW DO I APPLY FOR ADVANCED STANDING?

Students would be able to apply for advanced standing online or by sending their relevant documents to SPU for Evaluation. This service is provided for free and students are not obliged nor bounded to enroll with the University

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Q13. WHEN I CAN ENROLL FOR SPU PROGRAM?

At SPU there are no semesters, quarters, terms or other artificial enrollment barriers. Students may enroll at any time during the calendar year. Only program length and individual schedules place limits upon our students. Students are counseled upon enrollment and an academic course schedule is cooperatively prepared after thoughtful discussions with admissions personnel

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Q14. WHAT SUPPORT DO I GET FROM SPU IF I FACE ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY STUDIES?

Tutor Assistance Form is available at our web site. Student can post their queries at our Bulletin Board and at the same time will be able to discuss the problems with their fellow students.

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Q15. IS SPU AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY ?

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