Academic Policies
CREDIT & CLOCK HOUR SYSTEM
SSM uses both the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and the U.S. semester credit hour system to measure academic achievement and student workload.
One ECTS credit represents approximately 7.5 hours of academic engagement.
A standard 4-ECTS module includes:
30 hours of academic engagement
60 hours of independent preparation and study
90 total learning hours
SSM applies the following conversion ratio:
2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit hour
Academic engagement may include lectures, webinars, assignments, projects, online discussions, examinations, laboratory activities, and faculty consultations.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Minimum CGPA requirements are:
- BBA Programs: 2.0 CGPA
- MBA Programs: 3.0 CGPA
- DBA Programs: 3.0 CGPA (Pass standard)
SAP is evaluated monthly based on:
- Cumulative GPA
- Pace of degree completion
- Attempted versus earned credits
- Program completion timeframe
Academic Standing Policies
Students who fail to maintain academic requirements may be placed on:
Academic Probation
Academic Suspension
Academic Withdrawal
Students on probation must return to good academic standing within three successive academic terms.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must:
Successfully complete all required modules
Meet minimum CGPA requirements
Complete required ECTS or credit hours
Fulfill all financial obligations
CREDIT & CLOCK HOUR SYSTEM
BBA
180 ECTS
180 ECTS / 90 U.S. semester credit hours
MBA
60 ECTS
60 ECTS / 30 U.S. semester credit hours
DBA
120 ECTS
120 ECTS / 60 U.S. semester credit hours