FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
CPS Program
General Information
Is CPS accredited?
Yes. College of Professional Studies is part of Agora University, which is accredited in the United States by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), ensuring rigorous academic quality and global recognition.
Is U.S. accreditation recognized internationally?
Yes, U.S. accreditation from a nationally recognized agency like DEAC is widely accepted around the world.
What programs does CPS offer?
CPS offers professionally oriented, professional degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies degree completion program.
Program Structure & Learning Experience
The Integrative Studies Bachelor of Arts degree completion program is delivered 100% online with flexible scheduling to accommodate working professionals. Students design an interdisciplinary plan of study that integrates a concentration, and elective courses across multiple disciplines to align with career objectives and personal goals.
Students work with academic advisors to tailor a curriculum that combines courses from their choice of concentration and courses from diverse fields, developing broad knowledge and professional skills applicable to dynamic career environments. This multidimensional approach prepares graduates to address complex real-world challenges.
Yes—because CPS programs are fully online and designed for degree completion, many students balance studies with full- or part-time work.
All programs are offered in English, and proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose prior education was not delivered in English.
Admissions & Eligibility
Applicants must have previously earned college-level credits and meet CPS admissions criteria. Transfer credit evaluation and degree completion planning are part of the application and advising process.
Yes, a foundational GPA requirement applies, and specific academic history will be evaluated during admissions.
Yes — CPS evaluates transfer credits for degree completion to help students finish their bachelor’s efficiently, with a maximum of 84 credit hours.
Program application deadlines vary by term; prospective students should consult the admissions office for specific dates.
Cost & Financial Information
No, scholarships are not available for the Undergrad programs.
A non-refundable 30$ application fee applies.
Graduation & Outcomes
Graduation criteria include successful completion of all required coursework totaling 120 credit hours, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3, a completed admissions documents and settling all financial balance.
Completion timelines vary depending on transfer credits and course load, but the program is designed to support efficient degree completion in minimum of 2 years for full time students and 4 years for part-time students.
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies degree completion program
Graduation criteria include successful completion of all required coursework totaling 120 credit hours, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3, a completed admissions documents and settling all financial balance.
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to build a personalized educational pathway by selecting one concentration from the available options—Middle Eastern Studies, Education, Computer Science, or Pre-Law—and completing additional elective courses from an approved list. To graduate, students must complete a total of 120 credit hours, inclusive of transferred credits, previously completed general education requirements. The program duration is a minimum of 2 years for full time students and 4 years for part-time students.
Graduates develop broad analytical, problem-solving, communication, and professional skills that are highly valued across diverse industries, enhancing career flexibility and adaptability.
Students consult with advisors to develop a coherent plan of study that spans multiple fields, ensuring academic depth, relevance to goals, and fulfillment of degree requirements.
Yes — the Integrative Studies BA is fully online, accommodating working adults and learners needing flexibility.
Absolutely. The program is designed for customization so you can align courses with your professional and personal aspirations.
Yes — integrative studies degrees emphasize critical thinking, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary knowledge, skills that are sought after in many fields.
Letters of Recommendation/reference letters
You must submit two professional letters of recommendation online as part of your application.
It could be university professors or current/previous supervisors or managers at your current job.
Interviews
After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to interview. The interview is a positive indicator of interest, but is not a guarantee of admission. All interviews are conducted by invitation only, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
Interviews are 30 minutes and are conducted by the ASB Admissions Committee who has reviewed your application. Your interview will be tailored to you and is designed for us to learn more about you in the context of a conversation.
After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to interview. The interview is a positive indicator of interest, but is not a guarantee of admission. All interviews are conducted by invitation only, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
The whole admission process takes up to 4 weeks from receiving your complete application and all required documents.
Admissions Decisions
All our correspondences are done via email.
The whole admission process takes up to 4 weeks from receiving your complete application and all required documents.
For more information on the admission requirements, process and timeline, please visit https://www.asb.ac/admissions/
We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible, but as mentioned earlier, the whole admission process takes up to 4 weeks from receiving your complete application and all required documents.
It is a case by case basis. Please contact the admission office at asb.admissions@agora.edu for more information.
Fees
Our full-time MBA program cost $6,000. The latter excludes administrative costs: library fee of $250, technology fee of $250 and a graduation fee of $250. Multiple scholarships are available but require a separate application after being admitted in the program using the normal application process.
- Tuition and university fees can be paid electronically online via Credit Card in USD through the Student Information System (Populi Web). Invoices are generated by the Accounting Office and sent 14 days prior to the start of a course and is due for payment 7 days prior to the course start date. Invoices are available on the SIS for the fastest, most secure, and convenient way for students to make payments online. The SIS notifies students of an invoice by sending an automated email.
- For alternative payment methods, please contact accounting@agora.edu
Our tuition fees can be paid in 10 monthly equal installments from September to August.
We only offer installment payments paid over the academic year.
