UTech, Ja Student Handbook 2019-2020

sional courses, and the requirements of pro- fessional bodies and of the University must be satisfied before an award may be granted. 4.4 (a) Course of Study This is a plan of study lasting over a specified period of time which leads to the award of a Degree, Diploma, Certificate or other academic certification of the university. (b) Prescribed (Normal) Timeframe This is the stated duration of a course of study. Note: Where the loading is below the average required per semester, students need to take additional modules in subsequent academic session (s) to make up. (c) Maximum Timeframe The rationale for placing a timeframe on completing a course of study is to ensure that the award reflects currency of knowledge and skill. The maximum timeframe to com- plete a course of study for the following award is: • Bachelor’s Degree – prescribed time frame plus 3 years • Diploma – 5 years • Associate Degree – 4 years • Certificate – 3 years The maximum timeframe does not include approved Leave of Absence or extenuating circumstances, such as illness. (d) Discretionary Extension of Studentship for completion of Award Students who have expired the prescribed and maximum permissible timeframe and who require an extension to satisfy the com- pletion of their awards, may apply to the respective College or Faculty Board for an extension of no more than two years. The College/Faculty will act under the delegated authority of the Academic Board and will report its decision for noting to the next scheduled meeting of the Academic Board. (e) Appeals - Discretionary Extension of Studentship for completion of Award Students who have been denied the discre- tionary extension (maximum 2 years) by their respective College/ Faculty Board, may appeal the decision to the Academic Board Student Academic Affairs’ Review Panel (ABSAARP. Having reviewed the decision of the College/ Faculty Board, the ABSAARP may confirm, reverse or vary the recommendation of the College/Faculty Board. The decision of the Panel shall be final. ( f) Accelerated Completion of Degree/Diploma/Certificate This is the completion of a Course of Study in a shorter prescribed timeframe based on a students’ decision to increase his/her credit load in a given academic year, as approved by the Head of School/Department. 5 . E VA L U AT I O N 5.1 The specific method of evaluation for mod- ules will be established by each academic unit within the framework approved by the Office of Curriculum Development and Eval- uation. A student’s final academic standing will be determined by his/her achievement throughout the academic year or module U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A – S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 164 R E G U L A T I O N 3