POLICY INDEX

Acceptance of the EDUVISA Policy Index indicates a thorough understanding and willingness to comply with all the listed EDUVISA Policies as it applies to Visitors, Students, Instructors and Users of the EDUVISA website, related documentation, related services, terms and conditions and information provided and obtained for administrative and academic purposes:

  • Material Usage Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • User Account & Password & Security Policy
  • Proprietary Rights (Trademark & Copy Right)
  • Website Rules of Conduct Policy
  • Internet & Online Access Policy
  • Payment & Refund Policy
  • Admission Policy
  • Document Submission Policy
  • Resource Links Policy
  • Website Corrections Policy
  • Website Disclaimer Policy
  • Limitation of Liability Policy
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Data Protection Policy
  • Data Usage Permission
  • Cookie Consent Policy
  • Assessment Phase Policy
  • Assessment Guidelines Policy
  • Quality Assurance Policy
  • Guidelines for Honorary Qualifications

 

MATERIAL USAGE POLICY

EDUVISA Graduate School of Management provides this site (www.eduvisa.co.uk) to you subject to the terms contained in this document (agreement). If you do not agree with any of the terms of this agreement, do not access or otherwise use this site. Your use of this site shall be deemed to be your agreement to abide by each of the terms set forth below or alternatively indicated on this website. It is the responsibility of the customer (student/learner) to read such conditions before entering a transaction. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right to use its materials and software on any personal media device; provided that you do not (and do not allow any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. You agree not to modify any of the material in any manner or form. You agree not to access EDUVISA Graduate School of Management products or services by any means other than through the interface that is provided by EDUVISA Graduate School of Management for use in accessing the EDUVISA Graduate School of Management services and products. By registering with www.eduvisa.co.uk, you represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract. You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself in all required fields of the registration form. If any of your information changes, you agree to update your registration information as soon as possible. Suppose EDUVISA Graduate School of Management suspects that your registration information is not complete, current, or accurate, or that you have otherwise violated these Terms of Use. In that case, your account may be subject to suspension or termination, and you may be barred from using the www.eduvisa.co.uk website.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

The privacy of the user of www.eduvisa.co.uk is important to us at EDUVISA Graduate School of Management. Users should refer to our privacy policy for information about how EDUVISA Graduate School of Management collects and uses personal information. Details of the usage of the information provided provide are set out in our Data Protection Policy. By agreeing and accepting this agreement you consent to EDUVISA Graduate School of Management disclosure and use of your information as described in the privacy policy.

 

USER ACCOUNT & PASSWORD SECURITY

The creation of a user account on the EDUVISA website is required to proceed with registration for any course or programme offered by the EDUVISA Graduate School of Management.  You will be required to create a secure user code and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and user code and for all activities under your account. You agree to (1) immediately notify EDUVISA Graduate School of Management of any unauthorised use of your password or account or any other breach of security and (2) ensure that you log out from your account at the end of each session. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this requirement.

 

PROPRIETY RIGHTS (TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT)

You acknowledge and agree that any content, including but not limited to text, data, photos, graphics, etc. or material contained or distributed through the site, by EDUVISA Graduate School of Management, its advertisers or third parties, is protected by trademarks, service marks, patents, copyrights, or other proprietary rights and laws. You, therefore, may not under any circumstances use or distribute any content received through the site without the authorisation of the content owner. You agree not to publish, reproduce, copy, in whole or part, nor upload, download, post, email, sell or otherwise distribute content available through the site.

 

WEBSITE RULES OF CONDUCT

The following rules of conduct apply to your use of the website and to all materials you post on www.eduvisa.co.uk, including text, data, graphics, audio or video content, sound, chat, messages, files, or any other material (collectively user submissions) whether the user submission is included in blogs, discussion groups, emails, profiles, comments, or any other portion or feature of www.eduvisa.co.uk or related websites.

You may not, in connection with the Website:

  • Upload, post, email or otherwise transmit any user submission that is libellous or defamatory, pornographic, sexually explicit, unlawful or plagiarised.
  • Infringes or violates any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other property right.
  • Breaches a duty of confidentiality by which you are bound due to a contractual or fiduciary relationship (such as inside information, or proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements).
  • A reasonable person would consider harassing, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, profane, excessively violent, racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable or offensive in any way.
  • Constitutes a breach of any person’s privacy or publicity rights, a misrepresentation of facts, or hate speech.
  • Violates or encourages others to violate any applicable law, statute, ordinance, or regulation.
  • Promotes software or services that deliver unsolicited e-mail; or
  • Contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots or other similar harmful programming routines.

 

INTERNET & ONLINE ACCESS POLICY

Access to the EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) (Student Dashboard, Course Catalogue, Study Manuals, Online Message Support and Module Tests) requires a correctly configured and functional internet data connection which can be operated via ADSL, Mobile Data (Cellphone) or WIFI connections. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management is unable to provide any guarantees about the levels (speed) of connectivity to the EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) that may be impacted by your personal media device (mobile phone, router, data package etc), the service of your data service provider, power outages or Internet network connectivity. As a result, EDUVISA Graduate School of Management cannot accept any responsibility for any connectivity issues that students may experience. Students will be notified in advance of any maintenance downtime (not longer than 60 minutes) that may affect access to the EDUVISA Online Learner Management System once during a 6-month period.

 

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

  • Please note that electronic transfers/direct bank deposits may take between three and seven working days to reflect in the indicated bank account.
  • Please note that the registration and academic status will remain "inactive", "unenrolled" or "waitlisted" until payment has been verified by the financial institution. Access to the course material will only be made available to the student once payment has been confirmed by the financial institution. Any variance of this requirement shall be at the discretion of EDUVISA Graduate School of Management. 
  • Please note that at the time of registration, a student becomes liable for payment of the FULL COURSE FEE relevant to the specific academic year.
  • Please note that reimbursement of fees is not permitted due to the prepayment of international accreditation and academic fees. Should students not be able to continue their studies for health or exceptional circumstances they may apply for an "academic sabbatical" not exceeding a period of 12 months after which the student must commence or continue with studies. Failure to commit to studies within a 12-month period will result in the cancellation of the registration and will require re-registration at a later stage or course intake. 
  • All student payments need to be completed before the relevant certification or diploma will be issued to the student.

 

ADMISSION POLICY

  • Possession of prescribed qualifications for admission to any learning programme does not automatically qualify a student for registration.
  • Admission of a candidate as a registered student is at the discretion of the EDUVISA Admissions Committee.
  • Reasons for either accepting or not accepting a student for registration purposes will not be disclosed unless deemed necessary by the EDUVISA Admissions Committee. 
  • The prospective student may be requested to comply with additional requirements such as an online interview, special assignment or an oral or written examination or submission.
  • The admission policy is reviewed annually, and the admission requirements from the previous year may not apply.
  • It is the responsibility of prospective students to regularly check their emails and student message systems (EVUS) to keep abreast of administrative and academic developments.
  • Application for any programme implies acceptance by the applicant of the admission policies and procedures.

 

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION POLICY

Applying for admission to any academic programme may require the following:

  • Submission of certified copies of your highest qualifications.
  • Submission of a curriculum vitae, which must reflect all your qualifications and the latest grades received.
  • Submission of certified copies relating to all courses/programmes attended at any other institution, prior to approving admission to the learning programme involved as may be requested by the Admissions Committee. 
  • Submission of "proof of registration" where the student has registered for but not yet completed the relevant programme at another academic institution.

 

RESOURCE LINKS POLICY

  • EDUVISA Graduate School of Management (www.eduvisa.co.uk), or third parties may provide, links to other websites or resources. As EDUVISA Graduate School of Management has no control of such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that EDUVISA Graduate School of Management is not responsible for the availability of such sites or resources and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources or the policies of such sites and resources.
  • EDUVISA Graduate School of Management is not responsible or liable, directly, or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource.
  • EDUVISA Graduate School of Management cannot be held responsible for the non-delivery or non-performance of third-party institutions or organisations that EDUVISA Graduate School of Management is required to collaborate with for academic and/or legal purposes.

 

WEBSITE CORRECTIONS POLICY

EDUVISA Graduate School of Management uses reasonable endeavours to ensure the information on the website is accurate. However, the information and product listings on the site may contain typographical errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current on a given date. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management cannot provide any guarantee that any information is accurate, complete, up-to-date and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by any reliance placed on such information placed by the website user or any person to whom such information is communicated. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management shall have the right at any time without any liability or notice to amend, or remove any website content including prices, marketing literature, or other documents if such alterations do not materially affect the quality of services provided.

 

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER POLICY

The user of www.eduvisa.co.uk hereby agrees that the use of the website shall be at the sole risk of the user. To the fullest extent permitted by law, EDUVISA Graduate School of Management, and any subsidiary, parent, affiliate, officer, director, licensor, employee, supplier, distributor, reseller agent, owner, or operator of www.eduvisa.co.uk, disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the website and the use thereof. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the website content or the content of any sites linked to this site and assumes no liability or responsibility for any (i) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content, (ii) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from access to and use of the website, (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein, (iv) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website, (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through our website by any third party, and/or (v) any omissions or errors in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the website. EDUVISA Graduate School of Management does not warrant, guarantee, endorse, or assume responsibility for any hyperlinked website or other promotion, and EDUVISA Graduate School of Management will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between the user and third-party providers of products or services. No information or advice, whether written or oral, obtained by you from EDUVISA Graduate School of Management or through or from the service shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the terms of use. As with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, the user should exercise good judgement and caution where appropriate.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY POLICY

In no event shall EDUVISA Graduate School of Management, or any subsidiary, parent, affiliate, officer, director, licensor, employee, supplier, distributor, reseller agent, owner, or operator of, be liable to you for any indirect, direct, special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages whatsoever resulting from any (i) mistakes, errors, or inaccuracies of content, (ii) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to and use of our website, (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein, (iv) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website, (iv) any bugs, trojan horses, viruses, or the like, which may be transmitted to or through our website by any third party, and/or (v) any omissions or errors in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, transmitted, emailed, or otherwise made available via the website, whether based on warranty, tort, contract, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the company is advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction. The user of the website specifically acknowledges that EDUVISA Graduate School of Management shall not be liable for user submissions or for any offensive, defamatory, or illegal conduct of any third party and that the risk of harm or damage from the foregoing rests entirely with you. The website (www.eduvisa.co.uk) is controlled and offered by EDUVISA Graduate School of Management from its registered address in the United Kingdom as well as approved digital platforms and secure data centres around the world. Those who access or use www.eduvisa.co.uk from other jurisdictions do so of their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

 

PLAGIARISM POLICY

Academic dishonesty covers any attempt by a student to gain an unfair advantage (e.g. extra marks) for her/himself, or for other students, by unauthorised means. Examples of such dishonesty include collusion, deceit, plagiarism and cheating in examinations:

  • Collusion includes, but is not limited to, the conscious collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students, in the preparation and production of work which is then submitted as individual work. In cases where one (or more) student has copied from another, all students involved may be penalised.
  • Deceit includes misrepresentation or non-disclosure of relevant information, including the failure to disclose any cases of work being submitted for assessment that has been or will be used for other academic purposes.
  • Plagiarism is the act of using other people’s words, images etc. as if they were your own. To make clear to readers the distinction between your words, images etc.
  • Cheating is defined as any attempt to gain an unfair advantage in an assessment (including examinations) or assist another student to do so. It includes copying from other candidates, collusion, impersonation, plagiarism, and unauthorised access to unseen examination papers.

It is in the best interests of all students of EDUVISA Graduate School of Management to maintain the good reputation of its academic programmes. Your cooperation is expected in actively protecting the integrity of the assessment process. It is the duty of all students to EDUVISA Graduate School of Management to have high personal standards of academic honesty in their studies and to report any instances of malpractice of which they become aware.

Plagiarism comes in many forms, some more severe than others—from rephrasing someone’s ideas without acknowledgement to stealing a whole essay. These are the five most common types of plagiarism:

  • Global plagiarism means passing off an entire text by someone else as your own work. 
  • Verbatim plagiarism means directly copying someone else’s words.
  • Paraphrasing plagiarism means rephrasing someone else’s ideas to present them as your own.
  • Patchwork plagiarism means stitching together parts of different sources to create your text.
  • Self-plagiarism means recycling your own past work.

Except for global plagiarism, these types of plagiarism are often accidental, resulting from failure to understand how to properly quote, paraphrase, and cite your sources. If you’re concerned about accidental plagiarism, a plagiarism checker can help.

It’s also important to avoid AI-assisted plagiarism. This occurs when you try to pass AI-generated text off as your own work. AI-assisted plagiarism can take various forms, including global plagiarism and patchwork plagiarism. Generative AI outputs may be detected by your university’s AI detector .

Any form of repetitive plagiarism (where the student has been cautioned about the possibility of plagiarism in his/her submitted text)  will lead to an in-depth analysis and, if found guilty, to suspension without the option of fees already paid in order to compensate for any institutional reputation damage that EDUVISA Graduate School may suffer as a result of the plagiarism.

 

DATA PROTECTION POLICY

EDUVISA Graduate School of Management uses the personal data of the customer for appropriate purposes and according to statutory regulations. The personal data provided (i.e. name, email address, delivery address, bank details) is used by EDUVISA for the initiation, fulfilment, handling and furthering of the education/training contract only. This data is treated confidentially by EDUVISA Graduate School of Management and is not given to any third parties who are not part of the ordering, delivery, and payment procedures of EDUVISA Graduate School of Management or its related collaborating network and is administred in terms of the following legal framework: 

  • EDUVISA Graduate School of Management subscribes to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) (Regulation EU 2016/679). To learn more about these new regulations, please visit the following website:  https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/law-topic/data-protection_en

  • EDUVISA Graduate School of Management subscribes to the Data Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to guarantee the constitutional right to privacy, whilst balancing this against competing rights and interests, particularly the right of access to information. To learn more about the South African Protection of Personal Information Act, please visit the following website: Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) - POPIA.

Student records are only retained as long as is deemed necessary for academic and administrative purposes but not indefinitely.  For the purposes of this policy “student” and/or “candidate” is defined as:

  • any individual who has registered on a programme or course delivered or taught via the EDUVISA Virtual University System or Accredited Student/Learner Centre.

  • any individual who has registered directly with EDUVISA (academic or administrative) programme;  and

  • any students or candidate of other institutions with qualifications validated by EDUVISA or its collaboration partners.

Data retention of student records in general terms refers to the historic academic and administrative relationship created between EDUVISA and the student/candidate which may include contractual records, student fee payment records, disciplinary proceedings, support services, a record of course/modules studied as well as their outcomes, associated grades and a record of the qualification that has been awarded to the student/candidate directly or indirectly indefinitely. Completed assessment scripts are retained for a period of 6 years on the Virtual University System (EVUS) following the date of assessment. In the event of a data breach persons effected by the possible breach will be notified of such an event. EDUVISA does not record or store any data or information relevant to the conducting of financial activities or transactions at a personal level.

 

STANDARD CONTRACTUAL CLAUSE (SCC) (ART.45 & 46 GDPR)

Effective Date: [2019-04-16]

  • Purpose: The purpose of this Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) Policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for the transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries outside the EEA, in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
  • Scope: This policy applies to all personal data transfers from the EEA to countries outside the EEA, where such transfers are subject to the SCCs as defined by the European Commission.
  • Applicability of SCCs: EDUVISA Graduate School of Management shall use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission when transferring personal data to countries outside the EEA that do not provide an adequate level of data protection.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Data Protection Officer (DPO): The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of SCCs and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
    • Data Protection Team: The Data Protection Team is responsible for identifying data transfers subject to SCCs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that SCCs are incorporated into relevant contracts.
    • Legal Department: The Legal Department is responsible for reviewing and updating SCCs to ensure compliance with changes in applicable laws.
  • Procedure for Implementing SCCs:
    • Identification of Transfers: The Data Protection Team shall identify transfers of personal data from the EEA to countries outside the EEA.
    • Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment to determine the necessity and proportionality of the transfer and assess the level of protection in the destination country.
    • Incorporation of SCCs: Where applicable, incorporate the appropriate SCCs into contracts governing the data transfer.
  • Documentation and Records:
    • Record-Keeping: Maintain records of all data transfers subject to SCCs, including risk assessments, contracts, and any relevant approvals.
    • Regular Review: Regularly review and update SCCs to ensure continued compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  • Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions to raise awareness among employees involved in data transfers about the importance of complying with SCCs and data protection laws.
  • Review and Revision: This policy will be reviewed annually and revised as necessary to ensure compliance with changes in applicable laws and regulations.
  • Contact Information: For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact the Data Protection Officer at [DPO contact information].

     

    DATA USAGE PERMISSION 

    By submitting this form and/or registering on www.eduvisa.co.uk and/or responding to any communication (electronic or otherwise) I hereby, give permission to the following:

    • I acknowledge and understand that I am voluntarily submitting my personal information to the EDUVISA Graduate School of Management.
    • I further acknowledge that I give permission to EDUVISA Graduate School of Management to maintain my personal information on their database and to use my personal information for the purposes of contacting me about activities, academic and administrative programmes and updates related to EDUVISA Graduate School, its Online Learner Management System (OLMS) and /or related centre/campus activities in line with Data Protection requirements.
    • I acknowledge and understand that should I withdraw this consent (via email or the EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) all data pertaining to my personal information, and academic activities will be de-activated on the data servers of EDUVISA Graduate School of Management to comply with the expressed request. 

    EDUVISA Graduate School of Management acknowledges that the information contained herein will be used solely by EDUVISA Graduate School of Management for the purposes for which the information was obtained and given and will only be used according to the conditions and stipulations as prescribed by the relevant regulatory.

     

    COOKIE CONSENT POLICY

    The purpose of this policy is to describe what cookies are, what EDUVISA use them for, and how you can manage them during your visit to or use of our websites. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit the EDUVISA website. These files do not contain your personal data but allow EDUVISA to associate you with a certain device. Many websites use cookies, and more information can be obtained at All About Cookie.

    Cookies provide several useful functions to the website user, including:

    • the granting of access to restricted content
    • the tailoring of our website’s functionality in line with the personality of the user by informing EDUVISA of the user's preferences, location, or device type
    • improving the EDUVISA website performance
    • understanding who the EDUVISA audience is so that content can be adjusted to the needs of the user allowing third parties to provide services to the EDUVISA website; and
    • assisting EDUVISA in delivering interest-based advertising where appropriate in compliance with the applicable laws.

    EDUVISA use several types of website cookies. Some cookies are placed by EDUVISA, while others are placed by third parties, including but not limited to academic partners. These cookies may be deleted from the user's device at various times, such as at the end of a browsing session (when the user leaves the website) or after a pre-set amount of time, or they may remain on the device until it is deleted. 

    EDUVISA may utilise the following types of cookies (Please note that these cookies do not store any personally identifiable information:

    • Strictly Necessary  - These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in the EDUVISA systems. They are normally set in response to actions made by the user, amounting to a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in or completing forms. Users can set their browsers to block or alert them about the cookies. This may result in certain parts of the website no longer functioning correctly. 
    • Performance - These cookies allow EDUVISA to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of the EDUVISA website and determine which pages are the most and least popular. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If the user does not allow these cookies, the site will not be performance optimised for your usage purposes.
    • Targeting - These cookies may be set through the EDUVISA website by our academic and advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of our website user's interests for advertising purposes.

    The user's internet browser accepts cookies automatically but can modify its settings to stop accepting them. The user can also delete cookies manually, however, please note that the EDUVISA website requires cookies to function properly. Removing them may limit users' access to all the functionalities of the EDUVISA website. Information on the deletion of cookies can be found at Digital Trends.  EDUVISA may occasionally make changes to this policy. Any material change to this policy will be communicated with a prominent notice on the EDUVISA website. 

     

    ASSESSMENT PHASE POLICY

    EDUVISA Graduate School of Management follows a three-phase assessment process that provides for cross-curriculum alignment (RQF, SCQF, NQF, EQF, etc), adheres to international qualification assessment requirements associated with prominent business schools and universities and meets the curriculum content requirements associated with UniQual (IQF) and Ofqual (RQF) accreditation requirements:

    • Formative Theory Assessment (IQF) - Formative Theory Assessment takes place at a modular level and verifies that the student has reached an acceptable level of theoretical exposure and understanding of subject contents. Formative Theory Assessment is certified at IQF-level by UniQual and guarantees that the benchmark Ofqual (RQF) curriculum and module content in addition to alternative qualification frameworks (Example EQF, NQF, SAQA, AQF, SCQF, CHEA etc) has been met. Completion of the module-mapped Formative Theory Assessment Phase thus certifies that the candidate has successfully completed the prescribed module-mapped tests relevant to a Diploma (Dip.Man) (IQF-L4) (Bachelor 1st Year), Higher Diploma (HDip.Man) (IQF-L5) (Bachelor 2nd Year), Graduate Diploma (GDip.Man) (IQF-L6) (Bachelor 3rd Year) or Post-Graduate Diploma (PGDip.Man) (Masters) (RQF-L7). The purpose of the Formative Assessment Phase, in terms of subject knowledge, is to introduce the student to the theory of Business and Management Studies in general and more specifically to familiarise the student with the predominant legal, organisational, and economic environment in which he/she is likely to operate in the future. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum average of 50% or "Pass" to proceed to the Summative Assessment Phase (RQF-Level). 

    • Summative (Applied) Assessment (RQF) - To meet accreditation and alignment requirements that form part of the Registered Qualification Framework (RQF) as stipulated by UK-Ofqual students are expected to complete a theoretical revision of modules studied at IQF-Level followed by the submission of module-mapped prescribed assignments at RQF-Level to evaluate the overall level of student comprehension at theoretical as well as interpretive level. Each assignment, after completion of the initial marking, will be submitted for external moderation (UK & International) to comply with the RQF qualification regulatory requirements. Successful completion of the Summative (Applied) Assessment Phase will result in the awarding of an RQF-Accredited Diploma at RQF-L4, RQF-L5, RQF-L6 or RQF-L7 levels. Completion of the Graduate Diploma (RQF-L6) will open the door to registering for a Bachelor in Business Honours (BBA-Hons) Degree while completion of a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGDip.Man) (RQF-L7) will open the door to registering for a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Capstone BA (Capita Selecta & Dissertation) respectively. 

    • University Assessment (Capstone) - After successful completion of the Formative Theory Assessment and Summative (Applied) Assessment Phase at IQF and RQF levels respectively the candidate may proceed to register for the final University Capstone Assessment Phase year of the Bachelor's in Business Honours (BA-Hons) Degree (after completion of the RQF-L6 Graduate Diploma in Management) or Master's in Business Administration (MBA/MSc) Degree (following completion of the RQF-L7 Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. At this stage of the academic process registration of the EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) transfers the qualifying candidate directly to the British or alternative university of choice (See University Progression) where submission of a Capita Selecta (Specified Elective Modules) (BBA-Hons) and/or a Capstone Dissertation (MBA Dissertation) may be required. Completion of the University Capstone Assessment Phase is rewarded by either a Bachelor's in Business Honours (BA-Hons) Degree or Master's in Business Administration (MBA/Sc) Degree from the university of choice. 

     

    ASSESSMENT PROCESS POLICY

    • The EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS), uses an interactive artificial Intelligence-driven assessment methodology that has been developed for ease of operation on all electronic devices including mobile/mobiles, tablets and laptops which possess Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi, 3G/4G/5G or other means.
    • The EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) instantaneously generates results after the completion of each Module Assessment and allows the learner/student to repeat the specific module assessment until the required level of competency (minimum pass rate) has been achieved. 
    • EDUVISA, in line with the UK-Ofqual and UniQual Qualification Frameworks as well as leading universities like Harvard and Columbia, implemented the following grading system: Fail / Pass / Merit / Distinction. As soon as a learner/student has achieved a “Pass” or minimum level of competency he/she is automatically forwarded to the next module or academic phase. This provides for a shortened study period on the side of the learner/student and completion of the final qualification in a shortened period of time. If the learner/student, however, registers a “Fail” during a Module Assessment he/she is offered another opportunity to complete the specific module assessment until the required level of subject competency is achieved.
    • EDUVISA follows a Blended-Learning/Self-Paced pedagogic methodology and as a result, learners/student can determine their own tempo of academic progress. This contributes to a shorter study period but also makes provision for the learner/student who will take a longer period to finish his/her studies because of circumstances.
    • Students are advised to limit their assignments during the RQF Summative Assessment Phase to between 5000 – 8000 thousand words per assignment but will not be penalised for exceeding the indicated word count limit if the content relates to the assignment topic. All assignments need to be uploaded via the Student Portal in the Dashboard Assignment area. Students are required to submit a Plagiarism Report with each Summative Assessment Assignment. After an assignment has been submitted, it is elevated to a subject-relevant lecturer after which it may be selected for internal moderation purposes at the faculty level. Once assignments have been internally moderated and the initial marking has been confirmed assignments are uploaded to the UK-Ofqual system for external verification and qualification certification purposes.
    • It is accepted that learners/students who participate in any form of online study and assessment have taken notice of and agreed to the terms, conditions and policies reflected on the EDUVISA website (EDUVISA Policy Index).
    • EDUVISA utilises various online question formats to ensure that the learner/student is exposed to the total spectrum of assessments that are usually associated with a university-campus environment.
    • Learners/students will be required to complete proctored/open-source module assessments within a specified period based on the time-allocation formula of +/- 30 seconds per mark allocation.
    • When completing an online Module Test it is recommended that the learner/student study the different options before deciding on the correct answer. Questions are formulated in such a way as to test the knowledge of the student and to ensure that a certain level of competency is achieved.
    • Please take note that module questions are randomly selected from an international databank utilised by universities and qualification accreditation bodies for online assessment purposes and may be compiled in such a way that it is open to “interpretation” or “context” on the side of the learner/student due to several reasons. The artificial intelligence (AI) logarithms utilised by the EDUVISA Virtual University System (EVUS) automatically adjust the mark of the student upwards with a pre-calculated percentage during the moderation process to provide the candidate with the benefit of the doubt. This also accommodates the issue of online candidates who complete module tests on their own and does not have the luxury of “clarification” or “contextualisation” of questions by a lecturer during a “sit-in” or “supervised” examination session.
    • Learners/Students receive instantaneous feedback in terms of the overall grading achieved as well as the number of marks obtained per question. EDUVISA does not follow a “spoon-feeding” approach where learners/students are “guided” to the correct answer to achieving maximum student pass rates but instead focuses on equipping the learner/student with a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base that will elevate him/her in the future academic/professional environment.

     

    QUALITY ASSURANCE POLICY

    EDUVISA Business School has instituted a Quality Monitoring Board (QMB) to comply with international higher education academic qualification quality requirements such as UniQual and Ofqual. This ensures that EDUVISA delivers accredited online courses and resources to not only meet the learning needs of the student but to set a benchmark that meets international academic and research standards globally.

    The Board Members include respected senior academic and business leaders from around the world.

    This Board meets regularly to assess:

    • Specific student issues
    • Any quality issues for university partners
    • Monitoring of assessment standards
    • Monitoring of material content against learning outcomes
    • Specific operational issues as they affect quality and customer service
    • Ongoing collaboration with universities and award institutions

    Outcomes of the reviews are shared online to ensure transparency and understanding among our partners and students. All feedback is welcomed so that issues can be formally raised via the QMB in a professional and objective manner.

     

    GUIDELINES FOR HONORARY QUALIFICATIONS

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