AACTD’s structured independent study courses are open for  enrolment several times a month. Students will complete their courses in either 8 or 12 week terms. Students are free to manage their schedule within their term, with a minimum enrollment per term of four weeks. Supported by academic staff, undergraduate students will be required to complete a minimum of 15 credit hours (or 4-5 courses) over a 12-month period. Graduate students will be required to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours (or 3-4 courses) over a 12-month period.

Courses are specifically designed for ultimate outcome, and they:

  • Clearly state the course objectives.
  • Lead students through each course with directions on what to do next.
  • Contain lecture notes to explain difficult concepts.
  • Include self-tests and practice exercises to help students prepare for graded exams.
  • Use textbooks written by leading academic and industry experts to form the basis of each course.
  • IT-related courses include professional software so students learn on the same software used in the industry.
GENERALStructured Independent Study
Start timesAcademic Calendar and Course Schedule
Length of coursesCourses will be completed in 8 or 12 weeks
ACTIVITIESStructured Independent Study
Interactive lecturesYES
Non-evaluated practice assignmentsYES
Reading and researchYES
Group case studiesYES
Individual case studiesYES
Threaded discussionsYES
Individual assignments for evaluationYES
Group assignments for evaluationYES
Academic interactionYES