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Student Handbook 2024-25 > Graduate Admissions Policy > Admission Criteria > Admission for Non-Degree Applicants

Admission for Non-Degree Applicants

Admission for Non-Business/Non-IT Degree Applicants

Students who do not have a bachelor degree from a related or similar program  are required to demonstrate the potential for sustainable success in their selected graduate program. In addition to the regular admission process for admission to the Graduate program, candidates must:

1. Provide two satisfactory reference letters from academicians or employers.

2. State professional plans and career objectives as required in the application form.

3. Attend an interview with the  Program Director to evaluate his or her suitability. 

4. The candidate will be advised on the outcome of his or her application within seven days of the application deadline. 

5. Once the decision for eligibility has been made, the Program Director transfers the file of the admitted candidate to the UD Admissions Department, to register in the remedial courses.  The candidate must pass all the remedial courses before starting the  program. 

Non- degree graduates will be required to undertake three remedial courses  to meet the normal requirement  before entry to the program. The remedial courses are completely redesigned so that they would provide non- degree holders with the needed knowledge and background to join the  program. The students are required to attend 45 contact hours and pass the courses with no less than 3 out of 4 CGPA.