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MUST is a non-traditional (for working adults) university and lies on the CNU (Certified Non-Traditional University) Points Profile Grid

The IAO has awarded MUST University accreditation status after in-depth evaluation of the educational institution, through our unique patented accreditation process. Must University has been evaluated on the IAO standards of the global best practices in Organizational Management, Academic Management and Institutional Performance. To learn more about our comprehensive accreditation process read about or view demo our Accreditation Process Workshop.

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ACCREDITATION STATUS

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MUST University has been granted accreditation status. IAO confers on MUST University accreditation for the issuance of degrees, diplomas and certificates for its following programs:

Accredited Degree programs

  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Accredited Diploma Programs

  • Undergraduate Diploma
  • Graduate Diploma

Accredited Certificate Programs

  • Undergraduate Course Certificate
  • Undergraduate Certificate
  • Graduate Course Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate
 Accreditation type & Points Profile: See below

MUST University has been granted the unique points profile below. This points profile is a measure of the match of the institution to the globally accepted standards and best practices in working adult education.

Points Profile ©

MUST University Management has been granted accreditation status as per the unique Points Profile listed below.

9.8 RED 8.7 BLUE 9.9 RED 6.5 RED 9.8 BLUE 8.8 BLUE
10.0 RED 9.0 RED 10.0 BLUE 7.6 GREEN 9.9 RED 7.2 GREEN
6.7 BLUE 10.0 RED 8.7 RED 8.3 GREEN 6.9 GREEN 5.6 RED
7.2 GREEN 8.2 RED 10.0 RED 8.6 RED 5.3 GREEN 9.9 RED
9.8 RED 6.3 RED 7.8 GREEN 8.2 BLUE 9.5 BLUE 7.3 GREEN

To learn more about our institution's accreditation procedures and standards please click on the links below:

  • What is the IAO?
  • What does Accreditation status mean?
  • What is the Accreditation type?
  • What is the Points Profile ?
  • What are the IAO's accreditation standards?


List of Accredited schools

MUST has the following accredited schools. These schools of MUST have been accredited to issue the above listed degrees, diplomas and certificates:



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MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Campus, Online Area, Medium
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution has adequate and suitable physical and technological resources essential for the accomplishment of its purposes. It manages and maintains these resources in all domains to maintain and enhance the realization of institutional purposes. The quality of the campuses will be based on the accessibility of information and online resources. It is required that the classrooms and other facilities are properly equipped and sufficient in capacity. Classrooms and other teaching mediums support teaching methods appropriate to the discipline for both on campus and off-campus students. Distance learning and user interface must have a wide variety of solutions ranging from broadcast, CDs, books and handouts and must have elaborate systems for conferences accessible to both on campus and off-campus students.
  • Traditional / offline number of campuses of the institute, quality and accessibility of campuses
  • Speed of the on-line area and the uptime
  • User interface in terms of distance learning, broadcast, CD/DVD, books / handouts and conferencing
  • Resource Medium like broadcast, CD/DVD, books / handouts
Sub-section Points profile© 10.0 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Operational Status
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

This refers to the total time span of an organization's existence and the availability & provision of resources required to be met with complete needs of working adults in terms of teaching and administrative tasks for instance.
  • Total duration of the existence of the institution being fully operational
Sub-section Points profile©  8.7 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Management Team
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO expects that the management team of any working adult education institution seeking its accreditation is comprised of highly competent, experienced and responsible individuals taking the ultimate responsibility for standards of educational and administrative functions as desired per accreditation standards. The scope of duties and responsibilities in such a management team must be clearly identifiable. These assess how efficient and substantial the Institutions academic management, polices, and processes are.
  • Relevant and qualified faculty in every domain
  • Relevant and qualified faculty roles, duties and responsibilities in such a management team must be clearly identifiable.
Sub-section Points profile©  9.9 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Governing Board
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO refers to the existence and composition of a qualified and experienced body of educational and other professionals that review and authorize educational and administrative plans for the institution as Governing Board. It is expected that the members of the governing body should be elected through an open system that is transparent and acceptable to all. IAO approval in this regard is subject to queries like the institution having a functioning governing board with a minimum of 5 members, their educational qualifications, and terms of policies outlines by the board, any changes you're the board may have gone through ever since its inception and current board members' names for instance
  • A functioning Governing body with a minimum of 5 current members, their details and whether the board represents 5% of the staff
  • Policy Development dependency and the changes that the board may have gone through
Sub-section Points profile©  6.5 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Admissions
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The institution must develop, endorse, manage, and on a regular cycle, review its admission policy and procedure under effective institutional policies that are implemented by selected bodies with established mediums of communication and control. The institution must exhibit its capability to admit students who can be successful in the institution's academic programs and ensure an efficient approach to providing accessible and efficient programs designed to provide opportunities for registered students to be successful in achieving their academic goals.
  • The institution has and strictly follows its admission policies, which are made public and transparent for both graduate and undergraduate admission.
  • An equal opportunities admissions process is in place, with actively managed programs to increase diversity and /or develop a student body representative of the population.
  • The admissions criteria reflect the institutions mission and values.
  • The current admissions rate and rate for the past three years is positive
Sub-section Points profile©  9.8 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Admissions
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The IAO has metrics of the bench-mark standards in global working adult’s education best practices. There are 6 academic management metrics. These assess how efficient and substantial the Institutions academic management, polices, and processes are.
  • Academic programs (secondary, UG, PG) or (Taught degrees and Research Degrees) that are offered by the institution
  • Schools / fields of studies that the institution has - Curriculum and its planning development and delivery
  • Admissions procedures
  • Flexibility particularly for working adults
  • Faculty and their role in curriculum and academic program development and the best practices for the delivery of the educational programs to working adults.
Sub-section Points profile©  8.8 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Mission
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO expects that the mission of any working adult education institution seeking its accreditation is to assure educational quality, enhance institutional effectiveness, and promote continuous improvement of working adult education through analytical institutional self-assessment and critical review based upon evaluation criteria that are objectively applied
  • The institution's mission statement addressing working adults
  • Review policy and the stakeholders involved other than the governing body in the review process
  • Authority responsible for the Evaluation of mission communication and adoption, whether direct responsibility or departmental/individual based
  • The average number of times the mission statement appears in all the institution's official publications - The institution's values statement
Sub-section Points profile©  10.0 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Institution Structuring
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution has a system of authority that assists the accomplishment of its purposes and supports legal educational effectiveness and integrity. Through its institutional structure, the institution creates and ensures an environment that encourages teaching, learning, scholarship, and where appropriate research and creative activity guarantees provision of sufficient support for the appropriate performance of each organizational section.
  • The institution's country of registration, the legal structure and whether the institution is chartered, licensed, authorized by state/ nation/ authority or operating in public interest
  • The institution's formal right to issue a degree, the structure of the departments (matrix, other) and the date/name on which the institution was authorized to function.
  • The name/address/ President's Name of the corporation acting as third party if any and whether it is public or private (profit or non-profit) control
  • The corporate board's details if the institution is centrally supervised by one, its members names, functions and responsibilities
  • If the corporate board functions under a separate control, mention the association bet. The IAOen the control board and corporate board, the responsibilities, code of conduct, academic policies for the separate control boards and for the governing corporate board and whether the degrees are awarded by corporate board or separate control boards.
Sub-section Points profile©  9.0 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Financial Resources management
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

All the institutions applying for accreditation must already have an established financial plan for the year. The expected admissions should be tied in to the revenue and expense structure, such that a minimum number of admissions must be on record for starting the course. All financial records should be regularly audited by independent bodies, and results of audit clearly indicated and published. It is expected that a qualified and experienced financial planner will look at this aspect of the business. An internal auditor should help the accounting and finance department in meeting auditing standards.
  • Financial Statements of the past three years that have been made available through an external financial audit conducted minimum once a year and through an Internal Audit Team
  • Financial Stability Indicator Ratios through a viable funding/revenue base and adequate financial resources and cash flow?
  • Indication of financial Planning through a financial plan document prepared a minimum of once a year, formal allocation of financial resources involvement of stakeholders such as administration and faculty in a formal budget consultation process
  • Financial Resource Controlling through the management following policies on financial resources controlling.
  • Financial Aid Provision with an annual financial aid audit
Sub-section Points profile©  10.0 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Institutional Integrity
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The members of the institute community, including the panel, management, staff, personnel, and students must behave responsibly and with unity; and it consistently provides backing in the quest thereof. Institutional leadership encourages an air where issues of unity can be openly considered, and members of the institutionalized community realize and accept their responsibilities in the quest of unity.
  • The institution's mission / value / corporate culture encouraging high ethical standards
  • The institution communicating to the public its compliance to all government policies
Sub-section Points profile© 7.6 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Policies & Public Information
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO expects that all institutions applying for accreditation have a written policy manual covering all aspects- admission, transfer, eligibility, educational standards, faculty qualifications, discipline etc. This should be as comprehensive as possible and cover all normal and emergency situations. In any event, the organization will be required to expand and change its policies to cover all aspects as outlined under IAO standards. The organization is also required to publish public information about its performance if required by Law.
  • Academic policies published by the institution, communication methods used to communicate policy changes, the number of communication methods used to communicate lists of faculty and program/courses?
  • Current catalogue describing itself consistent with mission and values
  • Full disaster planning and back-ups for all student histories and records
Sub-section Points profile© 9.9 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Research & Scholarship
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The IAO expects that each research and scholarship plan demonstrates cohesion through its goals, system, and satisfies policies and procedures for admittance and retention, instructional methods and procedures, and the nature, character, and extent of professional education and accomplishment. The institution must offer scholarships that ensure all programs meet or surpass the fundamental character standards of the institution and that there is a rational consistency in character among them. The institution provides adequate resources to suffer and better its research and scholarship programs.
  • Percentage of faculty pursuing scholarship including the ongoing application, utilization/ dissemination of existing knowledge
  • Creative activity within and outside classroom
  • Formal policy for the pursuit of research and scholarship in detail if any
Sub-section Points profile© 7.2 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Acquisition, Discovery & Application of Knowledge
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The institutions applying for accreditation should have dynamic and forward-thinking individuals in its governing and operational areas, responsible for making it a policy that the organization will continue seeking new, better, faster and easier ways to acquire discover and apply knowledge in the teaching of working adults. This aspect of teaching and learning RISE be encouraged, and teachers and students alike be invited to share the latest knowledge and techniques for the benefit of all.
  • A formal policy for the Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge through novel research and scholarship
Sub-section Points profile© 6.7 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Campus, Online Area, Medium
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution has adequate and suitable physical and technological resources essential for the accomplishment of its purposes. It manages and maintains these resources in all domains to maintain and enhance the realization of institutional purposes. The quality of the campuses will be based on the accessibility of information and online resources. It is required that the classrooms and other facilities are properly equipped and sufficient in capacity. Classrooms and other teaching mediums support teaching methods appropriate to the discipline for both on campus and off-campus students. Distance learning and user interface must have a wide variety of solutions ranging from broadcast, CDs, books and handouts and must have elaborate systems for conferences accessible to both on campus and off-campus students.
  • Traditional / offline number of campuses of the institute, quality and accessibility of campuses
  • Speed of the on-line area and the uptime
  • User interface in terms of distance learning, broadcast, CD/DVD, books / handouts and conferencing
  • Resource Medium like broadcast, CD/DVD, books / handouts
Sub-section Points profile© 10.0 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Faculty
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution employs professionals in the faculty with dedication to the institution and representative of each field or program in which it offers major work. The faculty should also participate in academic planning, curriculum development and evaluation, academic advising, and institutional authority.

The preparation and qualifications of all faculty members is necessary to that they are suitable to the field and level of their assignments. Qualifications should be measured by advanced degrees held, evidence of scholarship, advanced studies, creative activities, instructing abilities, and relevant professional experience, training, and credentials.
  • The professional qualifications of the institution's permanent/ part time faculty
  • Whether its sufficiently diverse
  • Does the institution allow full academic freedom to faculty except for certain defined criteria
Sub-section Points profile© 8.7 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Administrative Resource Management
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The institution must have sufficient and suitable resources and services and information technology and develop them to support the completion of its mission. IAO standards also require that the institution uses instructional technology appropriate to its academic mission and the methods of delivery of its academic program in both traditional campus based and online education domain.
  • Library having proper instructions for usage, staff sufficiently qualifications and information content in terms of quality, depth, diversity, currency, and faculty insurance that use of library /information resources is incorporated into learning process and management check for inclusion of information resources
  • Computer lab having internet availability and the student ratio
  • Research lab presence
  • Availability of preventive and emergency health care services
  • Management plan resource requirements allocation and publishing this requirement to the necessary stakeholders
  • Control and sole responsibility of department / individual for proper management, maintenance, and operation of the physical resources at both on- and off-campus sites
  • Any official policy on preventative and fault maintenance and a security and crisis plan
Sub-section Points profile© 8.3 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Human Resource Management
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

All the institutions applying for accreditation will already have a fully functional HR department with the HR Manager making the hiring decisions in consultation with the Selection Committee or owners of the business. He/she should be properly qualified and experienced in hiring for educational institutions.
  • The institution having qualified staff in all departments (Finance, Administration and Students-Service for instance) a public and transparent procedure of recruitment is maintained, defined appointment criteria and procedures for each faculty and staff job description, training programs to faculty and staff, regular employee / employer satisfaction surveys, systematic faculty evaluations every semester / year and back-up faculty and / or teaching professionals on hand as required?
  • The board's independent policy development by institution management, selection of Senior Management, percentage of the institution's board members related to the Senior Management, clearly defined and published board's structure
  • Authority, responsibilities, and relationships among the governing board, administration, staff, and faculty clearly described in a constitution / writing
  • A formal channel for student's to post their feedback, a personal, academic and guidance consoling service and the Counselor-to-Student ratio and Staff-to-Student ratio
  • Students' rights memorandum if any for placement/Alumni services and an
  • Academic support program if any
Sub-section Points profile© 6.9 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Marketing
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The information published by the institution on its The IAObsites, brochures, newsletters and other mediums should be adequate to permit students and prospective students to gain substantial information about the institute's education, facilities and policies. It is essential that the institution's catalogue and brochures explain the institution, constant with its vision and describes all the commitments and responsibilities of students, prospective students and the institution. The catalogue or other authoritative publications present information relative to admission and attendance. Institutions relying on electronic catalogues ensure the availability of archival editions sufficient to serve the needs of alumni and former and returning students. The institution is also required to publish information about the total cost of education, including the availability of financial aid and the usual length of study. The probable amount of student debt upon graduation is provided to help students and prospective students understand the institute better and make decisions.
  • The marketing mediums the institution uses
  • The institution's present budget
  • The institution's fees-to-marketing expenses ratio
Sub-section Points profile© 5.6 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Campuses / Institute Partners
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution publishes complete information describing the size and characteristics of the campuses, their setting and the availability of academic and other support services.

The institution is also required to have published a list of its current partner institutes, indicating departmental or program affiliation, distinguishing between those who have full- and part-time status, showing degrees held and the partner institutions granting them. The names and positions of administrative officers, and the names and principal affiliations of the institute and members of the governing board are also included. All the campus names with their perspective working bodies are required with information about the partner institutes that are working in collaboration with the institute.
  • The institution's campus name(s), address(es), location(s) and other details
  • The institution's partner institutions name(s), address(es), location(s), programs and other details
Sub-section Points profile© 7.2 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Academic Programs
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

Academic Programs comprises of queries addressing the institution's collegiate level programs/courses that culminate into identified student competencies and lead to degrees or certificates in recognized fields of study
  • Program types, names under each separate discipline of study and an average program length, course break up
  • Requirements for passing the course and thesis and dissertation; number of major, core and general courses
  • Flexibility in terms of the maximum number of credit transfer hours and PLA credits allowed
Sub-section Points profile©  8.2 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Schools / Fields of Studies
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

Each individual school and field of study should exhibit consistency through its goals, organization; policies and processes for admission and retention; educational methods and procedures. The institution should ensure that all schools and their programs meet the basic quality standards of the institution. The institution provides adequate resources to maintain and improve its academic programs. As circumstances and conditions change with needs, the institution should continually restructure itself for the elements that effect in educational programs of high quality.
  • Each school and the programs and majors
Sub-section Points profile©  10.0 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Curriculum
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

All the institutions applying for accreditation will have devised and developed clear academic programs for each of the certificate, undergraduate and post-graduate programs that it has on offer for students. This is both for online learning as well as classroom based instruction
  • Annual Curricular planning and each course's rationale assessment prior to development / approval
  • Each course's clearly defined objectives, its coherent and planned design
  • Consistency of degree designators with program content
  • Administration and faculty coordination in the planning for each course and full responsibility for program curriculum with a compulsory program review at the end of each program completion
  • Management's final approval on all programs and each course's finical requirements assessed and addressed in a formal plan
Sub-section Points profile©  8.6 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section CEO / Institution Head
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the CEO of the institution, through an appropriate administrative structure effectively supervises the institution to fulfill its aims and objectives and establishes the means to evaluate the effectiveness of the institution. In agreement with established institutional systems and procedures, the CEO and the administration discuss with faculty, students, other administrators and staff, and are aptly responsive to their concerns, needs, and initiatives.
  • Details about the CEO / Institution Head / president
  • List of the changes in CEO/Head profiles
Sub-section Points profile© 5.3 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section CEO / Institution Head
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO expects that all the institutions applying for accreditation will have developed written policies and procedures for evaluating and determining the equivalency of foreign/ non-local qualifications. There should also be a committee which deliberates and decides on these matters. This should also be mentioned in the Prospectus or admissions criteria. Timings of courses should suit both students and instructors. Procedures for assessment of study equivalency should be clearly defined.
  • Programs timings assessed by management to ensure optimum scheduling for working adults
  • The institution has clear outlines for having a pause in Education
  • The institutions allow 'study abroad' programs either due to relocation or vacations
  • The institution has any prior learning assessment outlined
  • The institution employs sound and acceptable, defined and published policies consistent with the mission for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credit for transfer, experiential learning, advanced placement, and professional certificates
  • The max limit on prior learning credits and established policies and procedures for transferring credits is clearly outlined.
  • Employs sound and acceptable defined and published policies consistent with mission for evaluating, awarding, and accepting credit for transfer, experiential learning, advanced placement, and professional certificates.
Sub-section Points profile©  9.9 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Institution Structuring
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

Alumni performance is the result of any qualitative or quantitative study of the student's experiences. IAO requires that the institution utilize a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the practice and learning outcomes for its students. Inquiry about their job experiences may focus on a variety of perspectives, including the understanding of learning process and being able to describe student experiences and learning outcomes in normative terms, and gaining feedback from alumni, employers, and others positioned to help in the description and assessment of student learning. The institution must provide information useful in the continuing improvement of programs and services for students like the current employment rate for the alumni graduated in the past three years for instance.
  • Current employment rate for the alumni graduated in the past three years and the enrollment of students in all the degree and non-degree programs
  • Guidelines for determining a full-time/fully enrolled students and the total number of full-time students
Sub-section Points profile©  9.8 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Institution Structuring
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

IAO requires that the institution measures student success, including graduation rate and other measures of success suitable to institutional mission and purpose. The institution's goals for graduation reflect institutional purposes, and the results are used to inform recruitment and the evaluation of programs and services. The institution should also have constant published statements of its goals for students' education and the accomplishment of students in achieving those goals. Information on student success includes graduation rates and other procedures of student success appropriate to institutional mission.
  • The institution's current graduation rate and rate for the past three years
Sub-section Points profile©  6.3 RED

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Alumni performance
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

The IAO has metrics of the bench-mark standards in global working adult's education best practices. There are 3 Institutional performance metrics. These assess how the Institutions fares in terms of Alumni performance and employment and any third party assessments and certifications they may have.
  • Alumni performance
  • Graduation rate
  • Standards certifications
Sub-section Points profile© 7.8 GREEN

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section Organizational Planning
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

An organizational plan is basically a "to do" list for an organization. It lists out the plan of work, programs, and organizational growth desired over a period of time. Devising an organizational plan involves making a list of the short, medium and long term goals required to be achieved, the tasks involved, who is to be responsible for them, and the timeline.
  • Organizational design and planning procedures at least once a year commenced by the board
  • Long-term and short term planning procedures pre-scheduled at least once a year by the institution
Sub-section Points profile© 8.2 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Organizational Management
Sub-section  
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section

Sub-section Points profile© 9.5 BLUE

MUST University Points Profile© score
Main-section Institutional Performance
Sub-section  
The point profiling system has assessed the following metrics in this section


The IAO has metrics of the bench-mark standards in global working adult's education best practices. There are 3 Institutional performance metrics. These assess how the Institutions fares in terms of Alumni performance and employment and any third party assessments and certifications they may have.
  • Alumni performance
  • Graduation rate
  • Standards certifications
Sub-section Points profile© 7.3 GREEN