Resources & Program Details
Program details and applicant guidance
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Resource cards provide guidance and preparation information. Where an official action or document area exists, it is offered from inside the opened resource.
Prepare
- Program title, level, duration and delivery mode
- Entry requirements and intended learning outcomes
- Curriculum or module structure and learning resources
Evidence
- Faculty profiles and delivery responsibilities
- Assessment methods, moderation and learner records
- Certification arrangements and quality controls
Scope note
A positive review applies only to the written program scope identified in the final decision. It does not create government approval, degree-awarding authority or statutory equivalence.
Governance
- Research regulations and accountable committees
- Admission, proposal approval and candidate induction
- Research ethics, consent, integrity and misconduct controls
Supervision & assessment
- Supervisor eligibility, expertise and workload
- Progress monitoring and candidate support
- Independent thesis or dissertation assessment controls
Scope note
This is a private quality-recognition resource. It does not authorize an institution to award a PhD and is not validation of an individual academic degree.
Organization
- Legal identity and registration information
- Governance structure and responsible management
- Declared locations, delivery model and institutional scope
Quality evidence
- Program specifications and sample learning material
- Faculty competence and delivery records
- Assessment, complaints and internal quality-assurance controls
Scope note
Institutional Quality Assessment is an independent private quality-assurance service and is not government accreditation, statutory approval or professional licensure.
Before applying
- Legal establishment and responsible management
- Suitable premises or documented online delivery systems
- Proposed service, program, territory and learner scope
Continuing controls
- Accurate learner and program records
- Use of IBQA-USA identity only within written permission
- Prompt reporting of material changes and compliance issues
Authority limit
Affiliation does not permit a center to issue approvals independently, guarantee recognition or represent itself as a government authority.
Define the request
- Applicable ISO standard and edition
- Organization, sites, activities and requested scope
- Existing management-system documents and implementation status
Prepare evidence
- Policies, procedures and controlled records
- Internal audit and management review evidence where applicable
- Corrective-action and continual-improvement records
Important
Only the written certification scope and status may be represented. No unsupported government, IAF or third-party accreditation claim should be made.
Use current versions
- Check the document title and revision information
- Complete only the fields relevant to the requested service
- Keep a copy of submitted forms and supporting evidence
Document control
Older copies may be replaced when requirements are updated. Always use the current document published by IBQA-USA.
Check
- Enter the available reference or record details accurately
- Compare the displayed name, scope, status and validity
- Refer altered or inconsistent documents to IBQA-USA for review
Important
Public verification confirms the IBQA-USA record shown at the time of search. Third parties make their own acceptance, licensing, employment or equivalence decisions.
Responsible claims
- Represent only the approved written scope and current status
- Do not imply government recognition, statutory authority or guaranteed third-party acceptance
- Do not alter certificates, records or approval language
Public use
Website information and policies may be updated. Formal service agreements and current written decisions control the applicable scope and conditions.
Organization details
- Legal or operating name and registration information
- Country, address, website and organization type
- Primary contact name, designation, email and phone
Proposed scope
- Select the closest service route
- Describe the programs, learners, center, certification or partnership requested
- Submit accurate information and avoid unnecessary sensitive personal data
Decision note
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or governmental recognition. A formal decision is issued only after the required review.