Study at Pacific Adventist University (PAU) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. If you are interested to pursue post graduate studies, you may want to apply to a scenic Pacific Adventist University. Below is the enrollment or admission requirements.
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Postgraduate Admission Requirements - Pacific Adventist University
Academic eligibility for admission into Pacific Adventist University’s postgraduate courses is gained upon meeting the specific requirements for the chosen programme of study as outlined below.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) is met if a prospective student has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.70, or the equivalent at another institution, in a relevant baccalaureate degree. Applicants for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) must also have good moral character and a willingness to order their lives in harmony with the aims and philosophy of the University. Relevant work experience may be taken into account for research degree admission.
Master of Leadership and Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management
Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Master of Leadership and Management is met if:
- A prospective student has successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Management with a cumulative GPA of 2.70
Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Management are required to meet the following criteria:
- Possess an accredited Bachelor’s degree or higher award in any discipline with a GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent on a scale of 4.0.
- Be a person of good moral character with a potential of becoming an administrator in organizations
- Have English proficiency at a level equivalent to an IELTS band score of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 550 or an acceptable equivalent
- Have at least 2 years of professional work experience in business or equivalent.
Master of Philosophy
Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Master of Philosophy is
met if:
- A prospective student has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.70, or the equivalent at another institution, in a relevant baccalaureate degree; OR
- A prospective student has successfully completed two postgraduate level subjects and for those subjects has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.70 or the equivalent at another institution.
Applicants for the Master of Philosophy must show evidence of ability in research and writing and must also have good moral character and a willingness to order their lives in harmony with the aims and philosophy of the University. Relevant work experience may be taken into account for research degree admission.
Master of Theology
Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Master of Theology is met if:
- A prospective student has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.70, or the equivalent at another institution, in a relevant baccalaureate degree; OR
- A prospective student has successfully completed two postgraduate level subjects and for those subjects has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.70 or the equivalent at another institution.
Where the proposed research is in the area of Biblical Studies, it will be expected that the student has already undertaken two Greek subjects and/ or two Hebrew subjects at the undergraduate level.
Master of Education (Christian Educational Leadership) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Christian Educational Leadership)
Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Master of Education (Christian Education Leadership) is met if:
- A prospective student has achieved a minimum cumulative PAU GPA of 2.70 or the equivalent at another institution, in a relevant Bachelor’s degree; OR
- A prospective student has successfully completed two postgraduate level subjects and for those subjects has achieved a minimum cumulative PAU GPA of 2.70, or the equivalent at another institution.
The following are also required to be considered for admission into the Master of Education (Christian Educational Leadership).
- A minimum of 2 years teaching/administrative experience in secondary schools or related roles in education.
- Eligible applicants may seek advanced standing by submitting documentary evidence of course completed at the time of initial enrolment. The Course Coordinator will then determine the number of units of credits.
- -And subjects to be granted. Advanced standing for this course will be considered in accordance with the university policies on academic credit regulations
- A recommendation letter from the respective head teacher/school administrator.
- Applicants must also be able to meet the criteria of good moral character and a willingness to order their lives in harmony with the aims and philosophy of the institution.
- Applicants with equivalent or alternative qualifications will be considered on merit.
- Considerations may be also made for those working in other educational related organizations who are are keen in pursuing leadership roles in the area of Christian Education.
Responses to Applications
Applicants will be advised by mail and/or email as soon as practicable that PAU has received their applications. Successful applicants will normally be officially advised of an offer of acceptance into PAU courses in early December.
PAU may decline to admit any person in any year or course of study on the grounds of:
- Applicants not satisfying the University’s academic requirements at this University or at other institutions
- Applications exceeding the quotas that have been set by the Academic Senate for a given course
- Applicant not satisfying the University’s moral standards
The university reserves the right to decline admission of any person without necessarily specifying reason.
The Academic Registrar will notify all successful applicants via letter, fax or email after the Academic Senate has formally approved the list of accepted applications. All students accepted for study at Pacific Adventist University must sign an agreement that while registered as students of the University,
they will adhere to the high moral standards of the University and not consume alcohol, use tobacco, betelnut, and illicit drugs on and off campus or bring such substances on the campus.
Student Responses to Offers of Acceptance
Offers of place at Pacific Adventist University are open for a limited time only and successful applicant must advise the University in writing of the acceptance to the University’s offer. Applicants who fail to advise the University within the given specified time may have their offers withdrawn and the University Admissions Office may reallocate them to other applicants.
For more information, contact PAU through the following details.
Pacific Adventist University
Private Mail Bag, BOROKO 111
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
WEB: www.pau.ac.pg
PHONE: +675 328 0200
FAX: +675 328 1257
EMAIL: info@pau.ac.pg
Disclaimer : This information is sourced from the university when time of release. We do not represent the university and any updates made on the information by the university may not be captured here.
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