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NEW ACDEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
AND APROVAL PROCESS
July 06, 2021
Presented by:
Abdisalam Abdilahi (Asst. Prof, AVP)

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Contents
Introduction
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Five basic steps in program development
and approval
2
Conclusion
3

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 Kebri Dehar University is committed to developing programs that
align with student and industry needs, as well as the University’s
strategic mandate.
 New academic program development is facilitated by academic
program promotion, Academic standard and quality assurance, and
other stakeholders (college deans, Registrar, departments).
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Introduction

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Five Stages to develop new academic program and approval process
1. Pre-concept/idea generation
 Typically a one page document
 Brief description of the program
 Credential type and length of program
 Extent of development work required
 It can be agenda at any time throughout
the year for Academic Affairs
2. Concept paper/Need assessment
 Focus on topic listed in the first stage
 Feasibility study
 Program mode of delivery
 Student demand
 Employment demand
 Resource implications
 Consultation
 Internal and External workshop
3. Developing full program
 Academic logistics
 Curriculum map, course outline
 Admission requirement
 Staff recruitment
 Enrolment projection
 Budget projection/ including start up cost
 Consultation final report
 Proposed tuition fee (Profit making inst., extension)
4. Program approval
 Deans
 Academic program promotion directorate
 Quality Assurance Directorate
 Registrar and Alumni Directorate
 Academic council
 AVP Office send the document to senate
 Board
 HERQA
5. CERTIFICATION OF THE PROGRAM (HERQA)

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Summary and Conclusion
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AC, AVP, Senate
Postgraduate program
approval
Program Certification
10
Undergraduate program
approval
MoSHE, HERQA
Senate, Board
New program development idea generation can be started:-
 Department level
 Faculty
 Faculty member/staff
 Market need
 Program development committee
 Feedback from graduates
 University strategic plan and priorities

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