What is credit, why are credits given, and how are they managed in certificate, bachelor’s,

master’s, and PhD programs? 🗨🤔

💠 In the early 1800s, universities did not allow students to choose their preferred subjects and

instead required them to follow a fixed curriculum. Later, the credit system was established at

Harvard University under the management of President Charles W. Eliot, with the aim of

increasing students’ enthusiasm for learning a wider range of subjects. Over time, the credit

system became internationally recognized and widely adopted around the world.

💠 The credit system was created to encourage students’ passion for learning, record their

academic activities, and allow students to study flexibly based on their interests through earned

credits.

💠 Moreover, credits allow students to transfer between local and international universities.

However, credit standards may differ depending on each university’s policies. In such cases,

students may be required to take additional preparatory courses to meet the new university’s

requirements.

💠 Generally, universities award credits based on the following criteria (with some variations):

● Attendance

● Number of tests taken

● Engagement and interest in the subject

💠 BEI, which uses Zoom live classes and the Moodle platform for teaching and learning, also

awards credits based on the Carnegie Unit standard. According to this system, 45 learning

hours are equivalent to 1 credit.

Based on BEI’s Credit System

🔹 For a 45-hour (1-credit) course

● Total Zoom live class time:

(5 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours)

● 10 hours for completing assignments and activities on Moodle

● 10 hours for assignments and group projects

● 10 hours of self-study

🔹 For a 90-hour (2-credit) course

● Total Zoom live class time:

(10 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours)

● 20 hours for activities on Moodle

● 20 hours for assignments and group projects

● 20 hours of self-study

🔹 For a 135-hour (3-credit) course

● Total Zoom live class time:

(15 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours)

● 25 hours for activities on Moodle

● 25 hours for assignments and group projects

● 25 hours of self-study

Therefore, we are delighted to invite you to join BEI’s certificate and diploma programs, as well

as our associate degree and bachelor’s degree programs 🎓💙