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In cooperation with the European Programme of UCN & Azteca Universities | The Official Branch Campus in Switzerland

In cooperation with UCN & Azteca Universities
Official & Exclusive Branch Campus in Switzerland

Master of Science by Thesis

Dissertation Master

Within the International Degree-Programme

Master of Science / MSc By Thesis

Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN)

European Programmes

Research-Based Master’s Programmes in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Arabic.

International University programme of UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua provided as Master’s Degree-Programme at

Institut Avrio de Genève

Branch Campus of UCN European Programmes

Programme Summary

Master of Science in Business Administration International Relations International Law Management Economics Psychology Health Sciences Education Management Environmental Management

Recognition

Please find Clauses: § 23, § 2, §20 and #§

Study Method

Thesis-Based Programme

Affordable Tuition Fees

Please find Clause: § 22 & Fees section

Transfer Credits

Available! Please find Clauses §13 & §7.

Study Areas

Please find Clauses: § 5

Degree Title

Master of Science

The Study Language

English, French, German, Italian, Arabic & Spanish

Available Intake

Apply today to start within 20 days

Duration and Graduation

One Year to Tow Years

Online study programme For Master of Science in Business Administration, International Relations & International Law, Social Sciences, Management, Psychology, Education, Economics, Health Sciences, Environmental Science & Environmental Management

Introduction

Introduction

This program and all that is contained in this section (URL:https://avrio.edu.eu/usc/) should not be linked with anything mentioned on the website’s pages unless it is stated otherwise.
Also, please do not get confused with the dual award program you find on our own Master and Doctoral programmes with this special program which has only one degree issued by our partner UCN university.

In cooperation with and as Branch Campus of UCN University, the Institute offers Master Degrees in several disciplines, which you find below.

This Master’s programme[1] is a research-based programme, by thesis, with a duration of two years (120 credits). You can enrol to write your Master’s thesis in the language you fluently speak if it is English, French, German, Italian, Spanish or Arabic.

This programme is provided by UCN University and Avrio institute so that the admission decision is jointly made, the course/thesis work is completely done at Avrio Institute as UCN branch campus, and the degree is awarded by the university only[2]..

Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN

With main campus and satellite extensions in Nicaragua, is a fully autonomous recognised university enjoying the entitlements and degree awarding powers of an autonomous university and recognised body (recognised awarding institution). UCN was approved by CNU, the National Council of Universities, the accreditation body in charge of institutional authorisation of a new university prior to award of autonomy status by Act of Parliament; additionally UCN is subject to participation in the quality assurance programme in accordance with the Act on Quality Assurance in Higher Education audited by the CNEA the National Council of Evaluation and Accreditation in Nicaragua. In 2011 UCN has been awarded “Exemplary Central American University 2010” by the Central American Association in the USA. Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN can issue academic and professional qualifications, enjoys academic autonomy understood as follows: Teaching or academic autonomy implies that a university alone can appoint and dismiss teachers and academic staff, through the procedures and requirements of the laws themselves, select their students, by evidence and necessary conditions to develop and approve plans and programmes of study and research, etc. Autonomy gives also the power to issue certificates of study, graduate letters, certificates, diplomas, academic degrees and titles and equivalency of studies conducted in other universities and higher education institutions, domestic or foreign; authorise professional practice except advocacy and notary, which by law is the responsibility of the Supreme Court. Universities will maintain and develop relationships with academic, scientific and cultural entities based inside or outside the country. Academic freedom is a fundamental principle of higher education in Nicaragua.

Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN is a recognised university listed in the IAU International Handbook of Universities (World Higher Education Database WHED, “AIU-UNESCO list”): WHED number IAU-017332. Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN is a full member of the IAU International Association of Universities. Internationally, UCN offers stand alone and joint provision degree programmes with partners and awards degrees officially recognised due to Law 89 and Law 1088 in Nicaragua. The Campus and Deanship in Austria UCN European Programmes ZVR: 075634205 is an Austrian registered Non-Profit Organisation, approved and registered by Accreditation and Quality Assurance Agency AQ Austria (§ 27 Act on Quality Assurance in Higher Education).

UCN European Programmes does operate a direct Branch Campus extension of the university Universidad Central de Nicaragua via UCN European Programmes on the premises of Institut Avrio de Geneve.

Programme Aim

The research-based Master’s programme in the available disciplines has as a general aim of provision of an academically rigorous education designed to develop skills, expertise, knowledge and vision to enable students, whatever their chosen route, to be critical, analytical and creative. The programme aims to provide opportunity for self-development in relation to career enhancement and as life-long learners. The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their own capabilities, skills and competencies within a supported environment. The philosophy of the programme can be summarized by the following objectives.

  • Develop a critical approach to the use of contemporary sources as a means of exploring complex concepts, ideas and issues of relevance and value to the chosen area of study.
  • Develop the power of critical enquiry, logical thought, creative imagination, and independent judgment.
  • Expose the student to a range of prospective, which may be applicable to both the interests and work situations as appropriate.
  • Recognize the variety of sources of learning and an appropriate diversity of means for assessing achievement.

This programme intends to allow the individual student to develop their potential through a carefully selected curriculum of study, which includes elements of a variety of methods of study orientated around both the academic and vocational axis.

The primary objectives of the PhD programme are to:
  • Enable the student to achieve an appropriate level of academic competence Achieve personal development and to develop critical awareness of benefit to themselves and to their profession or discipline
  • Develop skills of initiation, implementation, and analysis in a range of contexts
  • Develop capability in the analysis and evaluation of complex issues and situations

The specific objectives of the program will vary according to the chosen named award and will include the:

  • Development of knowledge at an advanced level
  • Development of skills of analysis, research and policy formulation and implementation

Unite theoretical analysis and practice through a variety of contexts appropriate to the discipline.

Master of Science by Research

A Master of Science (MS, MSc) is usually awarded in disciplines categorized as the sciences. Certain fields such as economics and the social sciences can fall under both arts and sciences, with the individual university deciding on what to call their master’s degree programme.

Postgraduate research master’s degrees (Master by Research)

Master of Science by Research programmes are designed for those who hold a first degree with a significant research component and/or have several published research papers. Assessment takes the form of a dissertation and/or marked essays throughout the study year. Evaluation is generally more continuous than on a taught masters, so would suit those who prefer to get their grades by independent research. For those who are self-motivated enough to drive their own work; research master’s do not form the structure of assessment in the same way as they do in taught masters. For those who already have a research proposal in mind the discipline of time management and digging up sources from all over the place will also provide an excellent training for those hoping to progress to the next stage of academia: the Research Doctorate.

A Master by Research degree is designed to provide training in how to become a researcher. Containing a significantly larger research element than taught programs, the research Master may give candidates an advantage if they wish to pursue a PhD or enter a career in research. A Master by Research is an advanced research-based degree which allows the candidate to focus on a particular topic in-depth and independently, to complete a single large research project. An MSc by Research is often seen as a precursor to a PhD, and is often used by institutions to allow students to ‘test the water’ before commencing a PhD degree program.

Workload and Structure of the Study Programme

1) The volume of the study programme is determined by the workload, given in SUCA creditos (in brackets: ECTS points).

2) The MSc by Thesis requires as thesis Master a workload of 30 SUCA creditos (60 ECTS points), to be achieved in the event of Applicants with 120 SUCA  creditos (240 ECTS) on admission by thesis only. This corresponds with a duration of 2 semesters. The accumulated minimum requirement for the MSc is 150 SUCA creditos (300 ECTS points).

MSc. in Business Administration (Management)

MSc. in Psychology

MSc. in Health Sciences

MSc. in Education Management

MSc. in International Law and International Relations

MSc. in Economics

MSc. in International Law

MSc. in Environmental Management

For Master of Business Administration, MBA, please click here.

Dual Award options:

Option1: Avrio Institute, please find clause §  24 Awarding Body

Option2: Azteca University, please find the Azteca University Study Programmes.

Option3: Azteca University and Avrio Institute.

§ 1 Objective – Qualification

  1. UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua (Managua, Nicaragua) – called “University“– conducts postgraduate and doctoral programmes for international students in distance learning mode.
  2. The examinations and defences of dissertations (theses) before the examining committee are conducted in compliance with the provisions of applicable Nicaraguan study laws and with the study and examination regulations of the university.
  3. The examination and defence of the thesis are to prove, on the basis of his/her independent study and research in the given field of study, that the Applicant has gained a deeper insight in the wider basis of the discipline and is capable of acquiring latest theoretical and practical knowledge, s/he is also capable of creative and independent application of the gained knowledge and experiences in practice.
  4. The examination and thesis defence are conducted in the subject field for which the admission has been approved by the University subject to the degree programme of the University in order to conduct examination and thesis defence.
  5. The Master study programme is available to graduates of Bachelor and equivalent studies.
  6. The distance learning study programme has asynchronous design aiming at the transfer and acquisition of knowledge at a high level of independent self-study and research. The opportunity of networking collaboration via the eLearning platform of the University provides practical integration for the participants of the programme, resulting in high-end theses.
  7. The research findings gained in this programme qualify the alumni as specialists in their given study area.

§ 2 Accreditation

All programmes and degrees offered by UCN are duly and legally registered with the CNU “Consejo Nacional de Universidades” (National Council of Universities) the national agency responsible for the authorisation of universities and registration and authentication of HE programmes, and degrees awarded by universities in Nicaragua. UCN as recognised autonomous university is subject to quality assurance and institutional accreditation system conducted by CNEA National Council on Evaluation and Accreditation according to Nicaraguan law.

The programmes provided at the Branch Campus on the premises of Institut Avrio de Geneve are under the direct supervision and responsibility of the Dean of European Programmes of the university as postgraduate Master and Doctor degree programmes offered by the university and the degrees awarded by the university in accordance with Art. 7 and 9 of the Law 89 on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education.

UCN University degrees are officially recognised in Nicaragua by law and hence “official degrees”.

In 2011 UCN was awarded “Exemplary Central American University 2010” by the Central American Association in the USA.

Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN is listed in the IAU-WHED International Handbook of Universities and an approved member of the International Association of Universities IAU

UCN is a member of ODAEE ORGANIZACIÓN DE LAS AMÉRICAS PARA LA EXCELENCIA EDUCATIVA.

§ 3 UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua

Nicaraguan higher education law is embedded in the principle of freedom of instruction, guaranteeing in Article 125 of the Nicaraguan Political Constitution full autonomy being implemented by Law no. 89 about the Autonomy of the Institutions of Higher Education (No. 89[3]). The law 89 determines in Articles 7 and 9 that the institutions of higher education can award academic degrees. UCN is a fully autonomous accredited university with the unrestricted right to award certificates, diplomas, academic degrees and titles and to issue certificates of recognition and validation of studies on equivalent level, completed at other university or centres of higher education, domestic or abroad, entitled to recognise academic degrees, titles and diplomas awarded by foreign university, entitled to award professional rights, except for lawyers and notaries for whom, by law, the Supreme Court is in charge. Furthermore, UCN is entitled to establish relations with academic, scientific and cultural establishments located domestically or abroad. According to Article 82 of the Ley General de Educación 2006[4] the explicitly mentioned “Doctorates” constitute – literally quoted –the “nationally and internationally fully recognised academic degrees“ in Nicaragua.

§ 4 Examining Committee

The University establishes an examining committee for the evaluation and examination of Master candidates (theses). Detailed provisions are given in §14.

 

§ 5 Study Areas

The study areas include:

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Education Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Health Sciences
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences (only PhD)

§ 6 Master’s degree and Doctorate degree

The Master degree is the period of study and intermediate degree to the doctoral research programme.
The doctorates are differentiated as

  • Professional Doctorates with the academic degree “Doctor en…” abbreviated “Dr.”; and
  • Research Doctorates with the academic degree “Doctor en …”, abbreviated “Dr.” or “PhD” in English.

§ 7 Workload and Structure of the Study Programme

  1. The volume of the study programme is determined by the workload, given in SUCA creditos (in brackets: ECTS points).
  2. The MSc by Thesis requires as thesis Master a workload of 30 SUCA creditos (60 ECTS points), to be achieved in the event of Applicants with 120 SUCA creditos (240 ECTS) on admission by thesis only. This corresponds with a duration of 2 semesters. The accumulated minimum requirement for the MSc is 150 SUCA creditos (300 ECTS points).

Programme modality: Online Master programme

The MSc by thesis curriculum consists of 60 ECTS credits of postgraduate study. MSc-by thesis candidates who hold a Bachelor of 180 ECTS need to go for the a postgraduate diploma before they countinuty their MSc, which can be done Azteca University or Avrio Institute (Based on the program). The final Thesis/Dissertation focuses on a specific field or industry of management.

Duration of Programme

1) The thesis examination programme starts with the confirmed acceptance of the application form by the admission-commission of the University and is becoming effective upon the payment of the non-refundable study-tuitions by the Applicant with the receipt of the payment by the University.

2) The thesis examination programme ends:

a) by the act of granting and awarding the academic title by the university,

b) by the decision of the examining committee that the Applicant did not meet the requirements including the retake options,

c) by delivering the written request to the examining committee to terminate the thesis examination,

d) by failing to complete thesis examination programme within the allowed retake options in compliance with the Letter b.

§ 8 Admission

1) Applicants can be admitted to the asynchronic distance education programme throughout the year.

2) Admission Requirements:

Persons meeting the following requirements can be admitted to the MSc by Thesis: Completed university or college study programme of at least 8 semesters with no less than 120 SUCA creditos (240 ECTS points) from a diploma programme with a recognised university or college at level 2 and entitling for admission to postgraduate programmes in the country of origin of the awarding institution; or a postgraduate specialisation or master degree of at least 30 SUCA creditos (60 ECTS points). (Master level)

3) The admission-commission of the university rules on the grounds of the formal requirements and the application per single case and upon request of the Applicant according to available enrolments and tutoring capacities, as well as of the submitted research proposal for the thesis. The admission-commission can require an admission-test.

4) Application procedure and admission: Applications for admission to the respective programme must be submitted with the required documents (application form, curriculum vitae, proof of degrees earned and professional experiences gained, passport copy, passport photo). The admission-commission may require the submission of “original transcripts” directly from the awarding tertiary education institutions.

5) Persons who have been admitted to the programme and who have paid the programme tuitions and fees, will be admitted by the study department of the university as international students.

§ 9 Application

  1. The Applicant submits his/her application to the admission-commission.
  2. The application for the admission has to be submitted in a written form and the Applicant shall state in addition to his/her personal data the following:
    1. the subject field in which s/he has obtained a university degree,
    2. the subject field chosen for the thesis examination in line with these regulations,
    3. the topic of the thesis,
    4. the research project of the thesis.
  3. The Applicant can choose the subject field in which s/he has completed university study or a related subject field.
  4. The Applicant can suggest his/her own topic of the thesis.
  5. The application for the thesis examination has to include the following enclosures:
    1. the completely filled and signed application form,
    2. copy of the Diploma and Diploma Supplement (transcript),
    3. the graduate of a foreign university has to include the proof that the awarding institution is a recognised institution of higher education in the country of its origin, this requirement can be waived, however, if this fact is evident,
    4. Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant,
    5. copy of passport or identification document of the Applicant,
    6. passport photo in colour.
  6. The admission commission shall examine the application for the thesis examination and within 30 days from its delivery shall announce the decision to the Applicant in writing.
  7. In the event the application complies with the requirements as stated in the Paragraphs 2, 3 and 5, the admission commission shall, according to available enrolments and tutoring capacities, confirm its acceptance in writing. The admission commission shall simultaneously notify the Applicant of the subjects which shall become part of the postgraduate specialisation as the wider basis of the discipline in the chosen subject field.
  8. In the event the application does not comply with the requirements as stated in the Paragraphs 2, 3 and 5, the admission commission shall ask the Applicant to complete the missing data before the stated deadline.

§ 10 Transfer Credits

  1. The evaluation of degrees and transfer-credits is subject to the provisions of UCN. In the international evaluation of credits UCN applies the full study year transfer-factors on the credits.
  2. Totally autonomous UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua offers the Master’s programme according to Nicaraguan study law. In evaluating degrees and transfer-credits UCN applies the standards in compliance with Article 9 Paragraph 2 of the Law no. 89 on the Autonomy of the Institutions of Higher Education[5].
  3. 30 SUCA creditos or 75 SATCA creditos (60 ECTS points) earned in postgraduate specialisations or Master programmes are transferred by Applicants with 150 SUCA creditos or 375 SATCA creditos (300 ECTS) on admission into the curriculum of the Doctorate, as far as they match the research topic of the chosen specialisation.
  4. Credits can be accepted from coursework taken with recognised institutions of higher education, recognised degree programmes, or programmes validated by the University, or from course-work taken with the University at the postgraduate level, according to a study plan matching the chosen specialisation.

§ 11 MSc by Publication

An MSc for scientific publications is possible in compliance with the exclusion clause of Master by thesis, as far as this procedure is provided in the particular plans and programmes of study and the conditions thereof are regulated by these plans and programmes.

§ 12 Duration of Programme

1) The thesis examination programme starts with the confirmed acceptance of the application form by the admission-commission of the University and is becoming effective upon the payment of the non-refundable study-tuitions by the Applicant with the receipt of the payment by the University.

2) The thesis examination programme ends:

  1. by the act of granting and awarding the academic title by the university,
  2. by the decision of the examining committee that the Applicant did not meet the requirements including the retake options,
  3. by delivering the written request to the examining committee to terminate the thesis examination,
  4. by failing to complete thesis examination programme within the allowed retake options in compliance with the Letter b.

§ 13 Dissertation Thesis

1) The range of themes for theses, their extent and particulars, as well as the requirements for theses are announced by the University based on the proposals examining committee for the thesis examination.

2) A thesis is a monothematic work which brings about new findings, it is not a compilation of literature, as a rule it presents personal original research pursued by the Applicant.

3) In general, the thesis is written in Spanish language. An Applicant of different nationality or a foreign Applicant shall ask the admission commission for a possibility to write the thesis in a foreign language. In case of available language capacity the admission commission shall approve the request. A thesis written in a language other than Spanish or English shall include a summary written in Spanish or English language in extent of up to 10 pages.

According to available enrolments and tutoring capacities particularly the following study languages are approved: Spanish, English, German.

4) The use of Master-theses or doctoral theses having already been used for the award of an academic degree is not allowed. The Applicant cannot submit as a thesis his/her diploma thesis or any other qualification thesis, neither the work of a compilation character. The University can accept a prior dissertation and degree only for the purpose of revalidation of the degree in order to award the equivalent degree.

§ 14 Examining Committee

  1. The examination and thesis defence take place in front of the examining committee via video conference.
  2. The right to act as examiners is granted only to university teachers occupying the posts of professors or assistant professors or other experts possessing at least the academic title PhD, Dr. or comparable qualification at doctoral level, approved by the University.
  3. The committee is appointed by Avrio Institute; the nominees are selected from the eligible staff members as stated in Paragraph 2.
  4. The committee consists of a chairman and a minimum of two other members. An external evaluator might be appointed.
  5. As a general rule, the committee is appointed for a period until dismissal.

§ 15 Examination and Defence of Thesis

  1. The examination can take place only when a chairman and a minimum of two other members are present online. The procedure of the examination is delivered by means of electronic tele-communications media (video conference).
  2. The examination is generally conducted in the language of the thesis.
  3. The examination consists of two parts. It starts with the thesis presentation and defence and continues immediately by the oral examination by the examining committee. In defence of thesis the Applicant responds to the comments and answers the questions of the committee members.
  4. The committee members vote upon the result of the examination in the non public part of the session on the day of the doctoral examination. The examination result is expressed in words as “passed” or “failed”.
  5. The examination procedure is recorded in writing. All documents including the notation and the evaluation are kept in the Archive in compliance with the valid regulations.

§ 16 Retaking Examinations

  1. In the event the Applicant cannot take the online examination on the given date and gives a written apology for his/her absence within seven days thereafter, the examining committee shall provide on the basis of Applicant’s request and consultation with the committee chairman a substitute date for taking the examination.
  2. In the event the Applicant fails to appear in the stipulated time for the online examination without giving a written apology within seven days thereafter, s/he shall be evaluated as if s/he had “failed” in the examination.
  3. In the event the Applicant failed in the defence of the thesis or in the oral examination, the examination can be repeated on the next date announced for the examinations; the examining committee shall determine the date of the repeated examination. The examining committee can permit two further repetitions of the examination.

§ 17 Academic Degree

  1. In compliance with the provisions of the Ley de Autonomía de las Instituciones de Educación Superior, applicable to UCN in Nicaragua, after passing the examination of the thesis the following academic degrees are conferred:
  2. By UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua:
    • Master of Science
  3. The Master degree of the fully autonomous UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua, validating and accrediting the programme, is a fully recognised Master’s degree in the sense of Article 82 of the Ley General de Educación (Nicaragua) and legally awarded in compliance with Articles 7 and 9 of the Law on Autonomy of the Institutions of Higher Education (Nicaragua).

§ 18 Distance Learning Mode

Notification: The International Master Programme – Double Degree Programme is a distance education programme only to be completed by means of electronic media of tele-communications and e-learning directly at the University in Nicaragua[6], and that no elements of the study programme are conducted in third countries.

§ 19 Quality Assurance

  1. Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN was founded in 1997 as a private, non-profit, and authorized by the National University Council in session CNU No. 10-98 of 18. November 1998 and approved by the Assembly of the Republic Decree No. 2822 according to the Constitution of Nicaragua and the Law No. 89 on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education. Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN is a fully autonomous Nicaraguan university participating in the mandatory programme of auto-evaluation and quality assurance of National Council of Evaluation and Accreditation CNEA in Nicaragua. All professional titles and academic degrees are recognised by the professional associations and public services; UCN in 2010 is again among the best university in Central America and has been awarded by the Central American Coalition USA as “Exemplary Central American University 2010“ in the United States of America. UCN is internationally accredited by ASIC Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ENQA and CHEA listed), a UK government Home Office approved and recognised Accreditation Body: systems accreditation of UCN covers the range of educational establishments and courses as Premier University (2013-2017).
  2. Written Assignments will be checked with a plagiarism-analysis-programme for authenticity.
  3. Online-examinations are standardised “Computer-Marked-Assignments”.
  4. Written assignments and course-papers are “Tutor Marked Assignments”.
  5. Scientific articles and publications are subject to a “peer-review”.

§ 20 University & Degree Recognition

University Recognition

UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua is a recognised private Nicaraguan university, authorised by the National Council of Universities CNU, and chartered by Act of Parliament and Decree of the President of Nicaragua and a fully autonomous university with fully recognised degrees acc. to the Law 89 on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education. UCN is a full member of the International Association of Universities IAU and listed in the WHED database of recognised universities. UCN is a member of the National Council of Evaluation and Accreditation CNEA and participates in the quality assurance and national institutional accreditation scheme by CNEA acc. to the Law No. 704. All degrees awarded legally are nationally recognised acc. to the Law 1088.

Degree Recognition

The professional and research doctorates subject to these thesis guidelines are validated and approved as distance-education programmes of postgraduate study by Universidad Central de Nicaragua UCN, and, therefore, all academic degrees and titles awarded by UCN are fully recognised in compliance with Articles 7 and 9 of the Nicaraguan Law 89 on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education in the sense of Article 82 of the Nicaraguan General Law of Education.

The new law no 1088 published on 27 October 2021 on the Recognition of Titles and Academic Degrees of Higher Education and Technical Higher Education regulates the official recognition of degrees by the Nicaraguan State as well as the form of awards of academic titles and degrees awarded by autonomous Universities authorised to award them and the creation of the National Register of Titles and Academic Degrees.

The Institutions of Higher Education authorised to award titles and academic degrees in compliance with the corresponding laws are the only institutions empowered to emit and award these titles and academic degrees.

The State only recognises the following as academic degrees:

  1. At the undergraduate and graduate level:
    1. Higher Technician (Associate level)
    2. Licenciado, Physician (Medic), Architect, Engineer
  2. At the postgraduate level:
    1. Specialist
    2. Master
    3. Doctor

The National Council of Universities CNU by approving the academic programmes or professional graduate degrees of the public, private and community universities has to determine the title and the level of the academic degree to be awarded.

Applicants must have a corresponding graduate degree in order to enroll in an academic postgraduate programme.

Students are entitled to be awarded the respective degree when meeing all requirements of the degree without requirement to attend a graduation ceremony.

All professionals can apply for the replacement of his degree to the awarding university or in case of dissolution of the university the National Council of Universities is in charge.

A National Register of Titles and Academic Degrees shall be created as a responsibility of the National Council of Universities CNU for the purpose of inscription, consulting, verification and certification of titles and academic degrees, awarded by the universities empowered to award titles and who have been recognised and incoroporated in conformity with this given law.

The CNU is in charge of administration and maintainance of the National Register of Titles and Academic Degrees as well as for the approval of the technical norms regulating the management and the administrative, technical procedures and the security thereof.

All Register services are free of charge.

The universities empowered to award titles are obliged to enter in the National Register of Titles and Academic Degrees the titles and academic degrees emitted and provide all information related to them, as required for the content.

It is the responsibility of the National Council of Universities CNU as a public entity to issue the certification of the registers of titles and academic degrees awarded by the universities empowered to award them.

The university degree awarded by UCN is legally recognised degree in Nicaragua awarded by a recognised university, however, it may not be subject to official credentials evaluation service providers, for a variety of reasons and objections sometimes raised against international programmes or validation collaborations with HE providers, etc., being beyond the influence of the awarding university.

Many degrees of UCN have been successfully recognised or evaluated in a great number of jurisdictions, however, UCN can not warrant any such outcome, it will however, assist graduates. The Master and Doctor degree by UCN can, however, be legally used in most jurisdictions and this is the obligation of the graduate to check individually, whether the UCN degree meets the expectations.

All programmes and degrees offered by UCN are duly and legally registered with the CNU Consejo Nacional de Universidades (National Council of Universities) the national agency responsible for the registration and authentication of HE programmes and degrees awarded by universities in Nicaragua, as well as the university UCN is subject to quality assurance and institutional accreditation system conducted by CNEA National Council on Evaluation and Accreditation according to Nicaraguan law.

§ 21 Graduation

The University will award the respective degrees, postgraduate certificates and diploma supplement to a graduate no later than 120 days. The graduation Package includes the following documents:

  • Degree diploma in Spanish and a second version in English for completion of postgraduate doctor programme according to Art. 7 and 9 of the Law 89 on Institutions of Higher Education in Nicaragua and the format defined by UCN for the official university degree awarded by the University;
  • Diploma Supplement or transcript.
  • Required: National Council of University CNU authentication and Foreign Ministry Apostille of the degree (Spanish version only)
  • Apostille of the Diploma Supplement or Transcript by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

§ 22 Tuitions

This program is not subject to the terms, conditions, policies, regulations, and rules of the institute, as well as tuition fees. The tuition and administrative fees you find on the “Fees” page do not include nor belong to this study programmme, unlike the optional fees of the Institute.

Please click here to find in details all fees

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Refund policy

Tuitions are due with enrolment. Once the programme started (tuitions collected) no tuitions will be repaid. Students, who do not pay tuitions after admission are not enrolled.

§ 23 Study Language

The programme is conducted in Spanish, English, German. French, Italian or Arabic Language, therefore proficiency is required for the Master’s programme.

Regardless of the language of study, all official administrative correspondences are done exclusively in English, as well as documents issued by the institute. The English language is the official language adopted by the institute, as well as by the partner university.

Therefore, the candidate will submit, upon successful completion, the thesis summary in English (it can be written in the language of the thesis, and then translated by the candidate, or upon request by the institute).

For other Languages, please contact us.

§ 24 Awarding Body

All degrees are issued by the UCN University. However, Avrio Institute may issue a second award, upon the candidate’s request, if applicable and available at the Institute – Please find the table below. Also, it’s possible to obtain a degree from Azteca University as a dual Award program with an additional fee.

UCN University Master’s Programme Avrio Institute upon request, if applicable and available with an additional fee)
Business Administration Master of Business Administration with a specialization
Education Management MBA in Educational Institutions Management
Psychology MBA in Business Psychology
International Law MBA in International Business Law
International Relations MBA in International Business Relations
Health Sciences MBA in Health & Social Care Management
Environmental Management MBA in Environmental Management
Economics MBA in Management, Economics & Commerce
Management MBA in Entrepreneurship & Managemen
Management MBA in Entrepreneurship & Management

§ 25 Policy, Terms & Conditions

The UCN University, UCN European Program, and Avrio Institute Policies, Terms & Conditions are applicable and must be followed and respected respectively.

In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the partner university must be followed and respected first, as they are legally responsible for admission, quality, and degrees issuance.

[1] If you have previous studies but you do not hold a bachelor’s degree, you can enrol in the program that qualifies for a bachelor’s and then a Master in two or three years. (Institute) [2] For Management and Business Administration, Avrio Institute may issue its own certificate upon request. (Institute) [3] Ley de Autonomia de las Instituciones de Educación Superior, 89/1990, Kapitel II, Art. 7-9 (University) [4] Ley General de Educación, 382/2006, Art. 82 (University) [5] Ley de Autonomia de las Instituciones de Educación Superior, 89/1990 (University) [6] Through Avrio Institute (Institute) [12] Ley No. 89 Ley de Autonomía de las Instituciones de Educación Superior, published in the Official Journal on April 20, 1990 (University) [13] Ley General de Educación, Ley 582 de 2006 (University) [14] Ley No. 704, law on creation of the national system for quality assurance of education and regulating the national council of evaluation and accreditation – Law No. 704 (University)

All information and details on this page about the program and/or universities are included verbatim from universities files. While the information related to the institute has been written by the administration of the institute.
Furthermore, more than 80% of the page content is "copy&paste" from " Distance Doctor of Philosophy By Thesis" which had been reviewed and approved by the Deanship of the UCN European Program.

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Thesis-based programs are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic. It is important to be aware that the site has undergone electronic translation primarily from English, occasionally from German or Spanish into English, and subsequently into other languages. Consequently, it is imperative to acknowledge that the non-English content may lack precision, and some information could be inaccurate. The translation serves promotional purposes, and complete reliance on it is not advisable.

Please note that the thesis writing is feasible in any of the aforementioned languages. However, all official documents and communications are exclusively handled in English. Should your proficiency in English be insufficient, you may, at your own discretion, seek assistance from a third party to facilitate communication with the institute.