Admission
Admissions in all Programs of WCU are open all times of year and students can enroll and start their studies anytime they find suitable. This facility has been provided keeping in mind the professionals and adult learners who want to continue college studies with other priorities in life.
The general credit hours description for each certificate/diploma/degree mentioned as below is based on the North American educational guidelines and provisions.
Certificate Program
Certificate program is a 3 months program with no entrance requirement, meaning anyone can apply to pursue this program as per the need of an individual.
Diploma Program
Diploma Program may vary in duration from 6 to 12 months with the entrance requirement of 10th Class (high school) or 12th Class (Intermediate School) or Certificate Program graduation. The Diploma program weighs 16~32 credits, which may vary according to the area of specialization of an individual. Upon meeting the Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) criteria, applicant’s professional certification, career training and experience may be taken into consideration to shorten the program duration according to one’s martial art rank or career achievement.
Associate Degree Program
Associate Degree Program takes 12 – 24 months to complete. The entrance requirement may be a 1-year Diploma, usually in the same field of specialization. Associate Degree weights 48~72 credit hours including 20 Core Credits, 8 Elective Credits, and 3 Project Credits. Upon meeting the Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) criteria, applicant’s professional certification, career training and experience may be taken into consideration to shorten the program duration according to one’s martial art rank or career achievement.
Bachelor Degree Program
Bachelor Degree Program usually takes 3 to 4 years to complete. The entrance requirement may be 12th (Intermediate School) Class graduation or a 2-years Diploma, usually in the same field of specialization after 10th Class (High School) graduation. Bachelor Degree weights 96~144 credit hours including 100 Core Credits, 12 Elective Credits, and 6 Project Credits. The Program also contains a minimum of 8-week mandatory internship. Upon meeting the Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) criteria, applicant’s professional certification, career training and experience may be taken into consideration to shorten the program duration according to one’s martial art rank or career achievement.
Master Degree Program
Master Degree Program takes 12 to 24 months to complete. The entrance requirement may be Bachelor graduation, usually in the same field of specialization. Master Degrees weight 36~64 credit hours including 40 Core Credits, 12 Elective Credits, and 8 Project Credits. The Program also contains a minimum of 12-week mandatory internship. Upon meeting the Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) criteria, applicant’s professional certification, career training and experience may be taken into consideration to shorten the program duration according to one’s martial art rank or career achievement.
Doctorate Degree Program
Doctorate Degree Programs are minimum 12 – 24 months to complete. The entrance requirement may be a Master Degree, usually in the same field of specialization. Credit Hours vary in the field of specialization. The program also requires the individual to submit a graduation project in the form of Business Plan for a business project of the individual’s choice, usually in relation to one’s profession, be it martial arts related or an area of career the individual gears towards pursuing. Upon meeting the Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) criteria, applicant’s professional certification, career training and experience may be taken into consideration to shorten the program duration according to one’s martial art rank or career achievement.
WCU Panama Academic Degree |
Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) |
Additional Requirements |
Shortest Duration to Complete the Requirements (months) |
Certificate Program | Nil |
To be assigned per program selected by the individual for the reason to pursue academic program Acceptance by the Admission Office |
3 |
Diploma Program | Yes |
Personal history in Career training Detailed description of progress and development in each stage of Career training Acceptance by the Admission Office |
3 |
Associate Degree Program | Yes |
Historical development of his/her respective Career Acceptance by the Admission Office |
3 |
Bachelor Degree Program | Yes |
Systematic Design & Structure of Learning Ability for his/her respective Career Topic must be approved by the Faculty Committee Acceptance by the Admission Office |
6 |
Master Degree Program | Yes |
Applied Project with Conceptual Design & Methodology Topic must be approved by the Faculty Committee Acceptance by the Admission Office |
6 |
Doctor of Philosophy Program |
Yes |
Design & Develop a Business Project of achievable goal and commercial value Topic must be approved by the Faculty Committee Acceptance by the Admission Office |
12 |