Frequently Asked Question

All the recent asked questions and its answer, students are more than welcome to ask as many questions they want by submitting your question in the contacts section.

General Question

Who is Central Atlantic University and what is their aim?

Central Atlantic University is incorporated in State of Delaware, as a Professional Knowledge Degree university applying all the terms and concepts of awarding this degree and Degree qualification worldwide under their incorporation constitution.

How did Central Atlantic University evolved?

The Central Atlantic University was conceived form one of US Professional body namely American Institute for professional studies which was incorporated in the states in the year of 2005.

How does the CAU Operation works?

The Executive Councils have decided to setup their operation in the following manner. Registered Office to handle of all governmental enquiries.

  • International Coordination Office to handle all the enquiries and back office administrative divisions, to consult all official matters in relation to the CAU Operation and Executive official congregate for seminars, conference or meetings.
  • Business Development & Publication Office to meet the request of marketing, promotions, publication and advertising matters.
  • Governor General Office, where the official meeting of dignitaries are held.

Any benefit from AIPS to CAU Graduates?

Yes, AIPS offer every CAU graduate with Eminent Certified Membership which is specially sanctioned by the AIPS Trustees to strength the CAU’s qualification. This AIPS membership is awarded to CAU’s Graduates only. Another word it is like a dual qualification.

AIPS ISO endorsement gives any benefit for CAU?

Yes, because all the candidates are assessed, examined and verified by AIPS. This functioned carried as per the methods and quality assurance of ISO Standards

What is the uniqueness of AIPS assessment?

All the candidates documents are examined and verified individually and every candidate have to attend minimum of three oral examinations in person by AIPS approved assessors in their respective country.

Why you say CAU awarding certificate is unique?

CAU awarding certificate is unique, because it has the approval of AIPS and ISO and it gives further endorsement and enriches quality of the award.

CAU has any special scheme for candidates to enroll?

Yes, CAU has three methods to accept their applicants.

  • Accreditation Career |Progress Development
  • Affirmation for Prior Experience & learning
  • Academic Tutorial Learning

Can any training or education provider is able offer CAU qualifications?

Yes, why not. CAU welcomes any one to joint in offering their qualifications as a potential new affiliated academy. Please contact us via email by giving full details and the area of your interest, the scheme that you wish to offer. We will get in touch by return.

Is CAU is interested in strategic partnership and can this be discussed?

CAU is very selective in entering into such relationships and will only do so when certain criteria are clearly met. A full detailed business proposal with clear intention with available finical capacity and the back ground individuals of this partnership. The International affairs Administrator will response to this query initially.

What types of degrees CAU offers?

All the degrees are very clearly states that it is a Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications. The degrees are of Bachelor, Master, Doctor of Business Administration or Management and Doctor of Philosophy. Whoever wants to gain Doctor of Philosophy, he or she must hold reputable & acceptable Master’s degree and must submit synopsis in the area of research.

How long will it take?

CAU being a knowledge oriented university, our mission is to offer an individualized, mentored qualification at a fraction of the cost of many other state or private universities. The standard duration may be reduced considerably if the candidate is considered under the scheme of Accreditation for Career Progress Development or Affirmation for Prior Experience & Learning. Equally, if the candidate wishes to peruse through Academic Route Learning the amount of time and effort will be a major factor in determining how long the individual is prepared to put until graduation. These factors will often mean that you can complete your degree in significantly less time than in a traditional learning route. This does not mean the quality standard is less.

How do I apply? When can I start?

CAU is proud to say to their entire prospective candidate that being a Knowledge Oriented University,no time bar is attached for enrolment. Anyone can enroll all year around either directly with International Coordinating Centre or Local Representative Offices in respective countries. The candidate who wishes to use the ARL scheme must come through respective approved academy centers.

Is CAU accredited by a government-recognized organization?

it is registered office and approval of State Secretary of Government of Delaware was given on the 31st of May 2005 as an Virtual Distance Learning Knowledge University. CAU DEGREES ARE EARNED NOT AWARDED.

Therefore, CAU Board of Governor looks for the accreditation and endorsement form every working individuals, entrepreneurs, business organization, private and government employers, professional awarding bodies as CAU qualifications are worked based knowledge degree awards. CAU Board of Governors firm believe that Knowledge Degree Professional Educational Qualifications has neither age does neither limit nor boundaries because it is conferred upon work license individual professional.

Are the standards of CAU comparable to those traditional on-campus degree qualifications?

The traditional on-campus degree qualifications are 100% academic oriented, but CAU qualifications are based on hands on work experience and prior learning. CAU wishes to confirm that In terms of academic rigor, CAU believes that the Professional Quality Management Standards are at least as demanding as those of traditional universities, although CAU purpose is to offer an intentionally different form of a professional knowledge educational experienced degree award with the learner in control of the process. To this effect CAU candidates are assessed, examined and verified by ISO 9000:2008 approved institution AIPS. CAU awards have single major aspect based on their last five years work experience in align with the traditional University's academic processes of mainstream institutions.

The CAU’s learning route is much more flexible than that of any traditional institution - in stipulations of being self-planned and self-paced. Therefore, in terms of personal attention and attentiveness on the particular needs of the candidates, it far exceeds what is accessible somewhere else. CAU consider powerfully and with significant historical model in support, that this flexibility is achieved without compromising professional academic standards, and that being unlike from traditional institutions does not make us substandard to them.

Does CAU give any credit for life experience?

Yes, without share of a doubt under the scheme of Affirming prior learning. CAU’s vision, mission and objective is to elevate every working licensed individual to gain a reputable and acceptable degree qualification to bring them to the level to a academic professionals.

Are CAU degrees accepted in employment?

CAU confers their Professional Knowledge Degree awards to candidates who are legitimately licensed work experienced individual. Therefore, this decision is for the individual employer and with great pleasure we can confirm that many of our candidates have benefited with our awards. To this effect we have received positive feedback from employers whom we have consulted, indicating that the personalized nature of our awards and it has high appreciation from private business community. With all issues of acceptance, however, you should make your own exploration to make certain that the professional knowledge degree you have it in mind to pursue will meet your curren and upcoming needs.

Do you accept transfer credit from other institutions?

CAU accepts transfer of credits from other institutions and partly qualified matured students on a case by case basis, without boundary to the transfer that is possible within our available limits. On the other hand, CAU is generally has an open-minded policies in allowing the candidate an opportunity to prove themselves of their eligibility.

Do credits from CAU accepted by other learning institutions?

It is a vital question, but CAU cannot give any under taking in this regard as relevant decisions concerning the acceptance of CAU awards strictly depends on the receiving institution admission policies and are made at the sole discretion of the individual institution and CAU has no power over their conclusion. CAU’s Board of Governors wishes to state that they do not make any representation whatsoever concerning the transferability option to other awarding institutions. CAU qualifications are explicit and unique as they are based on work experience and prior learning.

CAU’s Board of Governors wishes to advise in advance to every applicant who is considering Central Atlantic University continuing in obtaining a degree qualification or intention of transferring credits to any to any other Awarding body, they must not take for granted that credits earned at CAU will be accepted by the awarding bodies without first verifying this independently prior to their ennoblement. Please be advised that an institution's legal or accreditation status does not guarantee that credits earned at that institution will be accepted for transfer by the other institution, and no institution, however distinguished and whatever its accreditation status, can state truthfully that its credits are collectively accepted in all situations.

Do you accept application via the telephone consultation?

CAU does not believe on telemarketing concept, but surely depend and support personal and individual references. Telephone consultation is offered to clarify any doubts and assist the prospective candidates with additional information that they make require. All applicants must complete the CAU’s official application along with detailed CV must be enclosed for initial assessment to be carried out. The use of telephone processes in admissions is usually a cover for high-pressure sales and marketing counselors paid on commission. CAU always wants the applicant to think carefully and independently before making any decision and to be absolutely sure before enrolling. There is no high pressure sales talk because CAU emphasis is on achieving high quality and satisfaction.

What are the Fee Structure Procedures?

A Non Refundable Registration fee is payable by every applicant on initial submission of documentation. There after fees are determined by the Deputy Chancellor of Bursary in consultation with the Executive Governor General. The fee structure is reviewed third week of December every year. Every provider of CAU awards must adhere to the fee structure lay down by the Bursary. The only person who has the full authority to award any fee deduction will be the Executive Governor General. The fee comprises of Registration, Learning, Assessment, Verifying and Awarding. All fee must be remitted to CAU Bank Account The CAU Alumni .

Does the past graduate of CAU give any testimonials to confirm their benefit of CAU qualifications?

CAU Board of Governors is very proud to say that there past graduates do give positive testimonials and recommend the candidates to gain the CAU qualifications. Currently CAU does not do any big advertisements, but keep their presence by word of mouth and personal referral only. This method is currently followed to give strength to prospective candidates.

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