Degree Major
A degree major is a structured program of study in an academic or professional discipline which leads to a bachelor’s degree. To fulfill the requirements of a major, students are required to select subjects as specified by the department offering the major. A major comprises at least 30% of the total credits required by the bachelor’s degree program.
Every degree awarded by Khalifa University of Science and Technology requires students to complete a major field of study. All majors include a specific number of credits and a particular sequence of courses. Students must meet the minimum course and grade requirements to be awarded their bachelor’s degree with a desired major.
Academic majors and their requirements are published in the Course Catalog. Students are required to follow the major requirements that are current at the time the student’s choice of major is effective.