Finish your master's
Previous graduate credits reviewed against the MBA requirements.
Master's transferTransfer students
Your previous study can count.
Admissions reviews your transcripts and confirms which credits can count toward your degree.
The limits, per degree level
- Undergraduate
- Up to 90 US credits (75%), grade C or higher
- Master's
- Up to 50% of total credits, grade B or higher
- Doctorate
- Standard transfer up to 9 credits
- ABD pathway
- Up to 40 credits of advanced standing
Limits from the UBIS Academic Catalog 2026-2027. Advanced standing through the ABD pathway follows a comprehensive prior learning assessment.
How the review works
Submit official transcripts from the institutions where you studied. After admission, the Registrar's Office evaluates prior coursework and determines course equivalencies against the degree requirements of your declared program. Transfer credit must be comparable in content, level and learning outcomes to the corresponding UBIS course or degree requirement.
Accepted transfer credit becomes part of your permanent record, carries no quality points, and is not included in your UBIS GPA. There is no time limit on general education coursework; undergraduate and graduate core coursework is generally subject to a maximum age of ten years, with exceptions approved by academic leadership.
Prior learning assessment recognizes college-level learning gained through professional experience, military service, industry certifications, independent study and other documented learning. Undergraduate students may be awarded up to 12 credits through PLA; graduate students up to 12 credits, with exceptions up to 15 approved through institutional academic review.
A practical note: acceptance of transfer credit by UBIS does not guarantee that your UBIS credits will be accepted by another institution. Check with any receiving institution about its own transfer policy.
Two pathways for finishing.
Different starting points, separate review processes. Choose the one that matches your record.
Complete your doctorate
ABD candidates receive a comprehensive review toward the DBA.
Doctoral completionCredit acceptance and advanced standing depend on academic review.
Transfer questions
What grades do transferred courses need?
Undergraduate courses need a C or higher. Graduate and doctoral courses need a B or higher.
How much can I transfer?
Undergraduate students up to 90 US credits, master's students up to 50% of the degree, and doctoral students up to 9 credits under the standard policy. The ABD pathway uses a separate comprehensive prior learning assessment that can award up to 40 credits of advanced standing.
What is prior learning assessment?
A formal review of documented learning from professional experience, military service, certifications or independent study. It is a separate process from course transfer, with its own fee and documentation requirements.
Will transfer credit affect my GPA?
No. Transfer credit carries no quality points and is not included in the UBIS GPA calculation.