Last updated February 12th, 2023
Last updated October 21, 2020
1. Agreement to Terms
1.1 These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (you), and Agora Educational Group, doing business as Agora School of Business, located in Spain (we, us), concerning your access to and use of the Agora Educational Group (https://aeg.org.es/) website as well as any related applications (the Site).
You agree that by accessing the Site and/or Services, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with all of these Terms and Conditions, then you are prohibited from using the Site and Services and you must discontinue use immediately. We recommend that you print a copy of these Terms and Conditions for future reference.
1.2 The supplemental policies set out in Section 1.7 below, as well as any supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time, are expressly incorporated by reference.
1.3 We may make changes to these Terms and Conditions at any time. The updated version of these Terms and Conditions will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms and Conditions to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the Site represents that you have accepted such changes.
1.4 We may update or change the Site from time to time to reflect changes to our products, our users’ needs, and/or our business priorities.
1.5 The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.
1.6 The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to register for the Site or use the Services without parental permission.
2. Acceptable Use
2.1 You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the site and our services available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
2.2 As a user of this Site, you agree not to:
Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to a compiled database or directory without written permission from us
Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users to send unsolicited emails or creating user accounts under false pretenses
Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Site
Use the Site to advertise or sell goods and services
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any content or enforce limitations on the use
Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site
Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords
Make improper use of our support services, or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct
Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks and services connected to the Site
Attempt to impersonate another user or person, or use the username of another user
Sell or otherwise transfer your profile
Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person
Use the Site or our content as part of any effort to compete with us or to create a revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise
Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site
Attempt to access any portions of the Site that you are restricted from accessing
Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees, agents, or other users
Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any of the content
Copy or adapt the Site’s software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code
Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site, or any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism
Use, launch, or engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, robots, scrapers, offline readers, or similar data gathering and extraction tools
Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site
Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations
Threaten users with negative feedback or offer services solely to give positive feedback to users
Misrepresent experience, skills, or information about a User
Advertise products or services not intended by us
Falsely imply a relationship with us or another company with whom you do not have a relationship
3. Our content
3.1 Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and Services including source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (Our Content) are owned or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.
3.2 Except as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions, no part of the Site, Services, or Our Content may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.
3.3 Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and Our Content and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
3.4 You shall not (a) try to gain unauthorized access to the Site or any networks, servers, or computer systems connected to the Site; and/or (b) make for any purpose including error correction, any modifications, adaptions, additions or enhancements to the Site or Our Content, including the modification of the paper or digital copies you may have downloaded.
3.5 We shall (a) prepare the Site and Our Content with reasonable skill and care; and (b) use industry-standard virus detection software to try to block the uploading of content to the Site that contains viruses.
3.6 The content on the Site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action on the basis of the content on the Site.
3.7 Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our site, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that Our Content on the Site is accurate, complete, or up to date.
4. Site Management
4.1 We reserve the right at our sole discretion, to (1) monitor the Site for breaches of these Terms and Conditions; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone in breach of applicable laws or these Terms and Conditions; (3) remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way a burden to our systems; and (4) otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site and Services.
4.2 We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.
4.3 You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs and platform to access the Site and you should use your own virus protection software.
5. Modifications to and availability of the Site
5.1 We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Services without notice at any time.
5.2 We cannot guarantee the Site and Services will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site or Services during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site or Services. We are not obliged to maintain and support the Site or Services or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases.
5.3 There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to the Services, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information at any time, without prior notice.
6. Disclaimer/Limitation of Liability
6.1 The Site and Services are provided on an as-is and as-available basis. You agree that your use of the Site and/or Services will be at your sole risk except as expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions. All warranties, terms, conditions and undertakings, express or implied (including by statute, custom or usage, a course of dealing, or common law) in connection with the Site and Services and your use thereof including, without limitation, the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Site’s content and are not liable for any (1) errors or omissions in content; (2) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored on our server; (3) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the site or services; and/or (4) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through the site by any third party. We will not be responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such delay or failure is caused by an event beyond our reasonable control.
6.2 Our responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you:
Whether you are a consumer or a business user:
We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
If we fail to comply with these Terms and Conditions, we will be responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breach of these Terms and Conditions, but we would not be responsible for any loss or damage that were not foreseeable at the time you started using the Site/Services.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Disclaimer/Limitation of Liability section, our liability to you for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of the action, will at all times be limited to a total aggregate amount equal to the greater of (a) the sum of £5000 or (b) the amount paid, if any, by you to us for the Services/Site during the six (6) month period prior to any cause of action arising.
If you are a business user:
We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:
use of, or inability to use our Site/Services; or
use of or reliance on any content displayed on our Site.
In particular, we will not be liable for:
loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
business interruption;
loss of anticipated savings;
loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or
any indirect or consequential loss or damage.
If you are a consumer user:
Please note that we only provide our Site for domestic and private use. You agree not to use our Site for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.
If defective digital content that we have supplied damages a device or digital content belonging to you and this is caused by our failure to use reasonable care and skill, we will either repair the damage or pay you compensation.
You have legal rights in relation to goods that are faulty or not as described. Advice about your legal rights is available from your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions will affect these legal rights.
7. Term and Termination
7.1 These Terms and Conditions shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site or Services or are otherwise a user of the Site, as applicable. You may terminate your use or participation at any time, for any reason, by following the instructions for terminating user accounts in your account settings, if available, or by contacting us at info@asb.ac.
7.2 Without limiting any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, deny access to and use of the Site and the Services (including blocking certain IP addresses), to any person for any reason including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in these Terms and Conditions or of any applicable law or regulation.
If we determine, in our sole discretion, that your use of the Site/Services is in breach of these Terms and Conditions or of any applicable law or regulation, we may terminate your use or participation in the Site and the Services or delete any content or information that you posted at any time, without warning, in our sole discretion.
7.3 If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason set out in this Section 9, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress.
8. General
8.1 Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
You hereby agree to the use of electronic signatures, contracts, orders and other records and to the electronic delivery of notices, policies, and records of transactions initiated or completed by us or via the Site. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by other than electronic means.
8.2 These Terms and Conditions and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us.
8.3 Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision.
8.4 We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time.
8.5 We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control.
8.6 If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms and Conditions and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
8.7 There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms and Conditions or use of the Site or Services.
8.8 For consumers only – Please note that these Terms and Conditions, their subject matter and their formation, are governed by English law. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction expect that if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland. If you have any complaint or wish to raise a dispute under these Terms and Conditions or otherwise in relation to the Site please follow this link http://ec.europa.eu/odr.
8.9 For business users only – If you are a business user, these Terms and Conditions, their subject matter and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English Law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
8.10 A person who is not a party to these Terms and Conditions shall have no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of these Terms and Conditions.
8.11 In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us by email at info@asb.ac.
Category | Examples | Collected |
A. Identifiers | Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address and account name | YES |
B. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute | Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history and financial information | YES |
C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law | Gender and date of birth | NO |
D. Commercial information | Transaction information, purchase history, financial details and payment information | NO |
E. Biometric information | Fingerprints and voiceprints | NO |
F. Internet or other similar network activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems and advertisements | NO |
G. Geolocation data | Device location | NO |
H. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information | Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities | NO |
I. Professional or employment-related information | Business contact details in order to provide you our services at a business level, job title as well as work history and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us | NO |
J. Education Information | Student records and directory information | NO |
K. Inferences drawn from other personal information | Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics | YES |
Agora School of Business admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, and any other organization-administered programs.
Agora School of Business strive to hold amenability to ensure academic honesty in their classes and students share this responsibility. Agora School of Business students are required to refrain from all acts of academic dishonesty.
PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Actions taken by a faculty member who has evidence that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, shall, after speaking with the student, take one or more of the following disciplinary actions:
1. Issue an oral reprimand.
2. Give the student an “F” grade or zero points or a reduced number of points on all or part of a particular paper, project or examination.
If the act of academic dishonesty results in a “F” grade or zero points being awarded to the student for that particular paper, project, or examination, and this result affects the student’s overall grade in the class, then the student shall be issued the proper grade, as affected by the specific “F” or zero grade, by the faculty member. Any incident of alleged academic dishonesty in the instructor’s grading of an F or zero points – the instructor shall investigate if there has been any misconduct by the student and decided to proceed and reported to the Dean.
If the Academic Dean notes that multiple Academic Dishonesty Reports have been filed for particular students, from multiple instructors, however, then the Dean shall seek the suspension of the student for one full calendar year. If, upon this student’s return from the one-year suspension, the Dean receives any further reports of academic dishonesty concerning this student, the Dean shall recommend the student be expelled permanently. The Dean shall keep the faculty member and Division Dean reasonably informed of the status of the student discipline process and outcome.
Examples of Violations of Identity Fraud:
Examples of academic dishonesty conduct warranting the imposition of disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion include, but are not limited to, the following:
The work of all students at Agora School of Business is reported in grade format. A final grade for each student registered in a course is assigned by instructors as required.
Graduate Courses
The following grades are used to report the quality of graduate student work at Agora School of Business:
A Superior Achievement
B Satisfactorily demonstrated potentiality for professional achievement in field of study
C Passed the course but without doing work indicative of potentiality for professional achievement in field of study
F Fail
P Pass (achievement at grade C level or better)
I Incomplete
IP In Progress
The grades A, B, and C may be augmented by a plus (+) or minus (-) suffix. The grades A, B, and P signify satisfactory progress toward the degree. Students may apply a C grade toward graduate degrees unless otherwise prohibited by the program requirements. However, courses in which a grade of C is received must be offset by higher grades in the same term for students to remain in good academic standing. A grade of F yields no unit nor course credit.
Grade Points
Grade points per unit are assigned by the Registrar as follows:
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97-100 | 4 |
| A | 93-96 | 4 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86 | 3 |
| B- | 80-82 | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.3 |
| C | 73-76 | 2 |
| C- | 70-72 | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.3 |
| D | 63-66 | 1 |
| D- | 60-62 | 0.7 |
| F | Below 60 | 0 |
A plus (+) or minus (-) suffix added to a grade increases or decreases the grade-point value, except in the case of A+, which carries the same number of grade points as the A grade. Courses in which students receive a grade of P may count toward satisfaction of degree requirements, but these grades, as well as I and IP are disregarded in determining the grade-point average. (After the removal of an I grade and assignment of a letter grade, units and grade points are included in subsequent grade point averages.
Grade-Point Average
The grade-point average is determined by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of units attempted. The total grade points earned for a course equals the number of grade points assigned times the number of course units. For example, if a student takes three four-unit courses and receives grades of A-, B-, and C+, then the GPA for the term equals the total grade points (34.8) divided by the total course units (12). The GPA is 2.9. For satisfactory standing, students must maintain a B- average (2.5 GPA).
Only grades earned at Agora School of Business are calculated in the student’s GPA. Grades earned at another institution do not affect the GPA at Agora School of Business.
Incomplete Grades
Once a grade of Incomplete (I) is assigned, it remains on the transcript along with the passing grade students may later receive for the course. The instructor may assign the grade I when work is of passing quality but is incomplete for a good cause (such as illness or other serious problem). It is the student’s responsibility to discuss with the instructor the possibility of receiving an Incomplete as opposed to lower mark impacted by the Incomplete (to include an F grade).
If a grade of (I) is assigned, students may receive unit credit and grade points by satisfactorily completing the coursework as specified by the instructor. Students should not re-enroll in the course; if they do, it is recorded twice on the transcript. If the work is not completed within one year’s time, the I lapses to an F.
Correction of Grades
All grades except I are final when filed by the instructor in the end-of-term course report. After grades have been submitted, a grade change may be made only in case of a clerical or procedural error or other unusual circumstances. No grade may be revised by re-examination or, with the exception of grades of I, by completing additional work. Students who are dissatisfied with a grade should review their work with the instructor and receive an explanation of the grade assigned. All grade changes are recorded on the transcript.
Agora School of Business expects each student to use social media responsibly and respectfully in ways that reflect the moral and ethical guidelines set forth by the School. Agora School of Business is primarily an online institution, therefore, all courses and instructional materials and correspondence is conducted online. Please check your email account daily. We know life is busy, nonetheless, failure to be aware of updated policies, procedures or other information does not relieve you from responsibility or obligation.
Solicitation
Students, staff or outsiders may not sell to or survey the School community.
Students should refer media inquiries to the Public Relations office, which can answer questions accurately and speak officially for Agora School of Business. Students are not to release information or grant interviews to the news media without first checking with the Public Relations office or being asked by that office to do so. In addition, students are not to speak for the School on social media.
Failure to submit all required admission documents within the first 12 credit hours of enrollment at Agora University will result in suspension from the program. These documents include but are not limited to official transcripts, official certificates, passport, photo, and CV.
Procedure:
Agora School of Business’ Student Identity Verification Policy is in compliance with the requirements set forth by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The HEOA requires that institutions offering online education have processes in place to ensure that the student registering for a course is the same student who participates in the course or receives course credit. The Act requires that institutions use one of the following three methods:
Student ID and Password
All students registered for coursework at Agora School of Business are provided with a secure user ID and password. Access to online courses is controlled by the use of the secure User ID and password.
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (POPULI)
Agora School of Business uses Populi as its Learning Management System. Students access the LMS with their unique Student ID and Password. The unique User ID and password are used to verify that a student who registers for an online course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the course or program. The small faculty to student ratio ensures close interaction between students and faculty and the ability of faculty to manage student identity via for any sudden change in academic performance, change in writing style, online discussions, or email inquiries. More importantly, constant contact between the students and faculty by phone, Zoom, or other technological means assures the faculty of the student’s identity.
Students enrolled in courses at Agora School of Business are responsible for providing complete and true information in any identity verification process.
Verification of Identity
All students submit a personal photograph and a government-issued photo ID at the time of admission. Staff and Faculty verify the identity of all students using Zoom for interviews, online lectures, academic advising and general inquiry live video sessions.
Need-based Scholarships are awarded solely based on the applicant’s financial needs according to specific income brackets. The application process for this scholarship requires submission of the student’s proof of income. The Need-based scholarship awarded will only cover tuition costs and not any administrative or application costs. Please note that awards are offered on a first come first served basis and are subject to the availability of funds for the current academic year. Additionally, Need-based Aid cannot be applied in addition to any other corporate or group discounts or any other Scholarships offered by Agora School of Business.
The current total tuition for the Master of Business Administration program is $6000.
Household Income: The combined income of the student and his/her spouse.
Complete the financial aid application (embedded in the admission application form), fill all the sections, and upload all the required documents. Missing information or documents is not accepted and will be deemed incomplete.
To be eligible and continue receiving our need-based scholarship, you are required:
Sometimes, financial situations change after aid has been awarded. If this is the case, students may appeal to the Director of Admissions for a re-evaluation of their aid package. There are no guarantees that additional aid may be available at the time of the re-evaluation.
This policy was established to aid in the planning of computer purchase(s) throughout the completion of the Agora School of Business programs. The School strongly recommends that students entering our programs have appropriate and updated mid-range consumer-grade laptop. Students should consider using a laptop that is already owned or another existing computer if possible. If you do not have access to a laptop already and must purchase a new one, we have some recommendations below. Again, please note that if you already have a laptop it does not need to meet the specifications below. These specifications are only for people who do not already have access to a laptop and must purchase a new one. Some courses in the school may require a more robust system, so be sure to verify any class/software requirements before making a purchase. The School will update these specifications on an annual or biannual basis to match advances in software and hardware requirements.
Example minimum hardware specs:
Software Requirements:
Student participation in coursework is a program level requirement. You must have access to a computer connected to the internet. If you are reading this, you probably already meet the requirements. Dial-up connections will be sufficient for accessing readings in most classes, but all courses have substantial video materials, which will display better if you have a DSL or cable connection. You may use any of the common browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Most of our course reading materials are in PDF format. There is a link to three free PDF readers on our public information page. The PDF pages are designed for full-size computers; tablets may provide an adequate display, but the materials may be difficult to read on smaller devices. We require that you have a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word. Free word-processing programs are also suitable. We require that you also have a webcam with a microphone, for identity verification and live session participation. Your internet connection must be able to transmit video. Students cannot be admitted without these technologies available. Should they lose access, they may request an incomplete (see Incomplete Policy) or a leave of absence, otherwise they shall be dropped from the program.
Student records are confidential. The School cannot process a transcript request unless we receive a signed request or an online request through the Student Information System. Outstanding obligations to the School, such as Tuition fees, must be reconciled prior to release of student transcripts. Send all requests to the Registrar and include instructions on where the transcript should be mailed. We will retain your academic records permanently. You are allowed one free transcript for your own records. You may request official transcripts by visiting https://agora.populiweb.com.
Official Agora School of Business transcripts are released only when requested in writing or online through the Student Information System by the student. There is a fee for each copy. Transcripts will not be released for students who have failed to meet their financial obligations to the School. The School will not allow transcripts from other institutions sent or delivered to Agora School of Business to be copied or released to a student. Those documents must be requested from the originating institution. Students may have access to an unofficial transcript online by making a request through their portals on Populi account.
Agora School of Business does not accept transfer credit for its Master of Business Administration program due to the modular and highly specialized focus of its courses.
Please note that Agora School of Business courses might not be transferable to other institutions. It is only at the discretion of the receiving institution to make that decision.
This policy details the refund of student charges which include both tuition payments and other fees (i.e., Application Fee, Technology Fee, Library Fee, Graduation Fee).
Tuition: Charge for instruction including course content, textbooks, educational services, and instructional materials. This charge is billed 14 days before the beginning of a course.
Application Fee: This fee is required at the time of submitting an online application for admission. This fee is non-refundable.
Technology Fee: This fee is associated with supporting and maintenance of the technological services offered to students including the Learning Management System (LMS), the Student Information System (Populi), and the student email account. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is refundable as per the refund schedule detailed below.
Library Fee: This fee is associated with all library services offered by the School including subscription to electronic databases (i.e. LIRN, Ebscohost, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.). This fee also includes subscription to the Virtual Librarian services to support student library requests 7 days a week. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is non-refundable.
Graduation Fee: This fee is associated with processing documents (i.e. Diplomas, Transcripts, etc.) post-graduation. This fee is billed only at the successful completion of our programs after the student has completed all graduation requirements and has been approved by the office of the Registrar for graduation without having any academic or financial holds on their record. This fee is non-refundable.
Regular MBA Student: A student who is registered in at least 3 credit hours per month. This student is expected to finish the MBA program in 1 year.
Discount Groups: A special reduced rate applied to tuition charges (does not apply to School fees), which is extended to an organization or corporation who has signed a partnership agreement with the School.
In the case of a refund processed per the schedule listed below, The School scholarships are adjusted proportionally to the tuition charges incurred. This does not include any School Fees, only tuition charges. For example, if a student’s tuition is reduced by fifty (50) percent, that student’s school scholarship will also be reduced by fifty (50) percent.
Monthly
Quarterly
Semiannually
Full
1 | Charges may be refunded if a student cancels their enrollment or withdraws from a course. Cancellation or withdrawal requests should be made in writing by sending an email to the Registrar registrar@asb.ac. Refunds will be issued using the same method of payment within 30 days from the date the School receives the student’s withdrawal request. No tuition refunds will be issued if a student has not submitted a cancellation/withdrawal request. Tuition and fees cannot be carried over to the next semester.
2 | A student requesting cancellation of their enrollment within 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid except the Application Fee.
3 | A student requesting cancellation more than 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement, but prior to beginning a course, is entitled to a refund of all tuition and fees paid minus: (i) the application fee and (ii) the library fee.
4 | A student requesting to withdraw from a course after the course has begun is eligible for a refund of tuition and fees paid in accordance with the refund schedule.
5 | Agora School of Business will issue a full refund of the tuition charges for courses that have been canceled by the school.
| Charge | 2023/2024 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour* | $181.81 Per Credit Hour ** |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $30 |
| Technology Fee (per year) | $250 |
| Library Fee (per year) | $250 |
| Graduation Fee (one-time after graduation) | $250 |
| Deadline | % of Tuition Refunded | Application Fee | Technology Fee* | Library Fee | Graduation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before Week 1 | 100% | Non-Refundable | 100% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 1 | 70% | Non-Refundable | 70% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 2 | 40% | Non-Refundable | 40% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 3 | 20% | Non-Refundable | 20% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 4 | 0% | Non-Refundable | 0% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
* Note: The Technology Fee refund is proportional to the total credits eligible to be taken during the year. For example, if the Technology Fee is $250 per year, and the regular student load is 33 credits per year, then the Technology Fee per credit hour is $7.57.
If a student registered in one module (3 credit hours) sends a withdrawal request during the second week of the module, the student will receive a refund of 40% of the tuition and the technology Fee:
Refund Percentage: 40%
Tuition Charge: $181.81 x 3 credit hours = $545.43.
Technology Fee Charge per year: $250
Technology Fee divided by number of credit hours per year: Assuming 33 credit hours per year for this sample calculation, the total Technology Fee for 1 credit hours is $7.57: $7.57 x 3 credit hours = $22.71
Total tuition and fees paid: $568.14.
Refund: ($545.43+22.71) x 40% = $227.256.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate. A student cannot graduate if there are any outstanding obligations to the School, such as Tuition fees. Students are considered graduates when the capstone project has been completed, and a diploma will be sent to the student.
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