3.2 Degrees Eligible for Accreditation The academic degrees to be assessed by IAOIP for accreditation must be clearly identified by the prospective program. These degrees may be innovation-focused or in another field with a heavy innovation-related component. To be deemed eligible for IAOIP accreditation, the degree must meet the following minimum requirements: Degree or Award Information Innovation Content Information Type of Duration Total Total Study Total Total Study Degree or Academic Hours Academic Hours of Award Credit (Minimum) Credit Innovation Equivalents Equivalents Content (Minimum) of Innovation (Minimum) Content (Minimum) 3 or 4 years 3600 Study 600 Study 180 30 ECTS Bachelor’s full time Hours Hours ECTS 60 UK equivalent 360 UK Credits Credits 15 US 120 US Semester Semester Credits Credits Post 1 or 2 years 1200 Study 600 Study 60 ECTS 30 ECTS Graduate full time Hours Hours 120 UK 60 UK Academic equivalent Semester Credits Awards Credits 15 US (Master’s, 30 US Semester Post Semester Credits Graduate Credits Diploma, etc.) Doctorate 3 or 4 years Research should be focused on innovation as accreditation is (PhD or full time or available for relevant doctoral degree programs. Professional equivalent Doctorate)
3.2 Degrees Eligible for Accreditation The academic degrees to be assessed by IAOIP for accreditation must be clearly identified by the prospective program. These degrees may be innovation-focused or in another field with a heavy innovation-related component. To be deemed eligible for IAOIP accreditation, the degree must meet the following minimum requirements: Degree or Award Information Innovation Content Information Type of Degree or Award Duration Total Academic Credit Equivalents (Minimum) Total Study Hours (Minimum) Total Academic Credit Equivalents of Innovation Content (Minimum) Total Study Hours of Innovation Content (Minimum) Bachelor’s 3 or 4 years full time equivalent 180 ECTS 360 UK Credits 120 US Semester Credits 3600 Study Hours 30 ECTS 60 UK Credits 15 US Semester Credits 600 Study Hours Post Graduate Academic Awards (Master’s, Post Graduate Diploma, etc.) 1 or 2 years full time equivalent 60 ECTS 120 UK Semester Credits 30 US Semester Credits 1200 Study Hours 30 ECTS 60 UK Credits 15 US Semester Credits 600 Study Hours Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate) 3 or 4 years full time or equivalent Research should be focused on innovation as accreditation is available for relevant doctoral degree programs.
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