FLISM Degree Pathways – FLISM

Dear Students, 

Choosing the right degree pathway is crucial for shaping your career and personal growth. With numerous options available, understanding different degree programs helps you make informed decisions based on your interests, strengths, and career aspirations. Whether it’s a traditional undergraduate degree, a professional diploma, or a specialized certification, each pathway offers unique benefits and opportunities. 

Exploring these options allows you to align your education with industry demands, future job prospects, and even potential higher studies. By being aware of various degree pathways, you can plan a more strategic and fulfilling academic journey, ensuring long-term success in your chosen field. FLISM helps you to understand these pathways in more detail.

A standard Bachelor’s degree requires 180 ECTS (3 years full-time). However, there are various alternative pathways like Regular, Fast-track, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and the Top-Up degree.

A standard Master’s degree requires 90-120 ECTS (1-2 years full-time).

A doctorate usually requires 3-5 years and 180-240 ECTS.

Making an informed choice ensures that you align education with your interests, strengths, and long-term goals. Make an informed decision to take up further studies with the help of our degree pathways.

FLISM Degree Pathways

FLISM Degree Pathways

Bachelor’s Degree Options (Undergraduate Level)

A. Regular Bachelor’s Degree (3-4 Years)

B. Fast-Track Bachelor’s Degree (2 Years)

C. Bachelor’s Degree with RPL (1-2 Years)

D. Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree (1 Year)

Master’s Degree Options (Postgraduate Level)

A. Regular Master’s Degree (1-2 Years)

B. Accelerated Master’s (1 Year)

C. Master’s with RPL (6-12 Months)

D. Executive Master’s (1 Year)

E. Integrated Bachelor + Master’s
(4 Years)

Doctorate Options (Ph.D./DBA/Professional Doctorate)

A. Regular Ph.D. (3-5 Years)

B. Professional Doctorate (DBA, EdD, etc.) (3 Years)

C. Accelerated Doctorate (2 Years)

D. Ph.D. with RPL (1-2 Years)

  • Duration: 3 years (standard) or 4 years (honours, dual majors).
  • ECTS: 180-240.
  • Structure:
  • Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Best For: Students with no prior experience in the field.
  • Year 1: Foundation courses
  • Year 2: Core courses
  • Year 3: Advanced subjects
  • Duration: 2 years instead of 3.
  • ECTS: 180 (but delivered at a higher pace).
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Students who can handle an accelerated learning pace.
  • Intensive study (no semester breaks, extra coursework per week).
  • Blended learning (self-paced + live classes).
  • Credit transfer from another institution.
  • Duration: 1 or 2 years instead of 3.
  • ECTS: 180 (with up to 120 credits from RPL).
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Experienced professionals with industry knowledge but no formal degree.
  • 1-year program: Student gets 120 RPL credits and completes the final year.
  • 2-year program: Student gets 60 RPL credits and complete two years.
  • Duration: 1 year.
  • ECTS: 60 (only final-year courses).
  • How it works:
  • Best For: People with previous education at the diploma level who want to get a full Bachelor’s degree.
  • Students must have a 2-year diploma (e.g., Associate Degree) or equivalent.
  • They complete the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Duration: 1-2 years.
  • ECTS: 90-120.
  • Requirement: Bachelor’s degree.
  • Best For: Students continuing academic studies or changing careers.
  • Duration: 1 year instead of 2.
  • ECTS: 90-120.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Professionals who want a quick qualification.
  • Intensive coursework, no semester breaks.
  • More modules per term.
  • Shortened thesis/project timeline.
  • Duration: 6-12 months.
  • ECTS: 90-120 (with up to 60 ECTS from RPL).
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Experienced professionals without a formal Master’s degree.
  • Previous work experience or prior learning is assessed for exemptions.
  • Duration: 1 year.
  • ECTS: 60-90.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Managers, executives, and mid-career professionals.
  • Designed for working professionals.
  • Includes business-focused modules.
  • Duration: 4 years instead of 5 (3+2).
  • ECTS: 240-300.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: High-achieving students who want to fast-track their Master’s.
  • Directly combines Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
  • Duration: 3-5 years.
  • ECTS: 180-240.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Academics, researchers.
  • Full-time research.
  • Requires original thesis/dissertation.
  • Duration: 3 years (sometimes 2).
  • ECTS: 180-240.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Executives, industry professionals.
  • Focuses on applied knowledge rather than theoretical research.
  • Duration: 2 years instead of 3-5.
  • ECTS: 180-240.
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Professionals with strong industry experience.
  • Intensive research.
  • No semester breaks.
  • Potential RPL for prior research/work experience.
  • Duration: 1-2 years instead of 3-5.
  • ECTS: 180-240 (with up to 120 credits from RPL).
  • How it works:
  • Best For: Senior professionals, and researchers with prior work.
  • If the candidate has extensive publications, patents, or research, they may be awarded RPL credits.
  • Shortened thesis/dissertation requirement.