25.1 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, a graduate student must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0 and complete the required credit hours according to his/her academic plan within the maximum specified timeframe as follows:

• MBA – General - 30 credit hours in no more than 8 terms
• MBA – Double Specialization - 48 credit hours in no more than 12 terms
• M.Sc. – 36 credit hours in no more than 6 semesters
• LLM – 36 credit hours in no more than 12 terms
• LLM – Two concentrations– 54 credit hours in no more than 12 terms
• PhD – 60 credit hours in no more than 7 years

The above periods do not include the periods of “Registration Hold”

25.2 Honors System/Academic Distinction

Graduation (Commencement) Honors

Only students who have completed all degree requirements prior to the graduation ceremony are eligible to be considered for academic distinction. The categories for academic distinction are based on the following scale which is based on the graduation GPA:

• Summa Cum Laude: CGPA >= 3.90 to 4.0 (Excellent) with Highest Honors
• Magna Cum Laude: CGPA >= 3.70 to 3.89 (Very Good) with Great Honors

This distinction shall appear on the student’s transcript and diploma.