Postgraduate Programs
Advancing Knowledge. Inspiring Innovation. Transforming the Future.
Launching for the 2028–2029 academic year.
Postgraduate Program Accreditation, Approval & Launch Status
Academic Status
All postgraduate programs are academically designed, internally reviewed, and structured in full alignment with governmental accreditation frameworks.
These programs will officially commence only after full governmental accreditation is granted by the relevant authorities.
Transparency & Compliance
Program information is published for academic transparency and institutional planning purposes.
No student enrollment, academic instruction, supervision, or degree activity will begin prior to formal governmental approval.
The Postgraduate Division of Catholic Open University represents the highest level of academic pursuit and professional excellence within the institution.
Guided by the University’s vision of faith, intellect, and innovation in the service of humanity, Catholic Open University’s postgraduate programs are designed to prepare scholars, researchers, and professionals to lead in an increasingly intelligent and digital world.
Through a dynamic blend of academic rigor, ethical formation, and practical application, each program fosters advanced expertise, critical thinking, and research excellence, enabling graduates to become pioneers of transformation in their respective disciplines.
All postgraduate degrees are subject to governmental accreditation and will be activated only upon formal approval.
Our Postgraduate Framework
Catholic Open University’s postgraduate studies are delivered entirely online, offering flexible, globally accessible, and research-driven learning experiences.
Students benefit from distinguished international faculty, personalized mentorship, and direct access to the Catholic Open University Research & Study Center, where innovation meets publication and discovery.
Each program integrates:
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Ethical and Applied Learning rooted in Catholic intellectual tradition and modern research practice.
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Global Collaboration engaging experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators across borders.
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Digital Research Excellence through structured guidance, peer review, and international publication opportunities.
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Leadership Development cultivating the skills, mindset, and vision required for global impact.
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Accreditation Alignment ensuring all programs meet governmental, academic, and quality assurance standards prior to launch.
Programs Offered
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Masters Programs:
Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A multidisciplinary program that unites technology, ethics, and human-centered innovation. This degree prepares graduates to design, implement, and ethically manage AI systems that transform industries, research, and society.
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Program status: Designed and pending governmental accreditation approval.
Master of Digital Business & Innovation
Focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship, data, and emerging technologies, this master’s program empowers future leaders to drive growth and innovation in a global digital economy.
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Program status: Designed and pending governmental accreditation approval.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
PhD in Artificial Intelligence
Focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship, data, and emerging technologies, this master’s program empowers future leaders to drive growth and innovation in a global digital economy.
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Program status: Designed and pending governmental accreditation approval.
A Vision Beyond the Degree
At Catholic Open University, postgraduate education is more than an academic journey.
It is a mission of transformation. Our graduates emerge as thought leaders, innovators, and compassionate professionals prepared to shape a world guided by wisdom, truth, and responsible progress.
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Fees & Tuitions
Postgraduate programs designed for full government accreditation
offered with flexible monthly installments at 0% interest*
*These programs will officially commence only after full governmental accreditation is granted. he accreditation process is currently underway. Please stay tuned for updates
Accreditation, Verification & Academic Framework
Catholic Open University | COU Research & Study Center within a transparent academic and quality-assurance framework consistent with Catholic higher education values and internationally recognized best practices.
Institutional Accreditation & Recognition
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is currently accredited by the Global Accreditation Council for Online Learning (GACOL), a recognized private international quality-assurance and accreditation body specializing in online higher-education institutions.
Certification ID: GACOL-3257 / Accreditation ID: 3257-001.
Catholic Open University / COU Research and Study Center is also recognized by the World Catholic Online Education Association (WCOEA) as a trusted provider of Catholic higher education that upholds international standards of academic integrity, institutional mission, and educational quality.
Alignment with International Quality Assurance Frameworks
Catholic Open University is accredited by a recognized private international quality-assurance authority specializing in online higher-education institutions and private universities. In parallel, the University actively reviews and benchmarks its internal academic quality-assurance policies against widely respected international higher-education standards.
These benchmark reference standards include frameworks and best-practice guidance associated with bodies such as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA, United States) and the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR, Europe), which are cited strictly for comparative and reference purposes only. No claim of direct accreditation, recognition, affiliation, or endorsement by these bodies is made.
Any updates related to external recognition or quality-assurance alignment are communicated only after formal confirmation and official institutional publication.
Status of Postgraduate Programs
It must be clearly understood that any institution claiming to issue officially recognized academic degrees without the required legal authorization and recognition applicable within its jurisdiction may be engaging in misleading or unlawful academic practice. Accordingly, Catholic Open University’s postgraduate degree programs are temporarily closed for admission and will open only after the completion of the required external quality-assurance and recognition processes necessary for postgraduate-level academic offerings.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Awards
The programs currently offered by Catholic Open University, including the Research & Publishing Program and the Honorary Doctorate Degree Award, operate fully within the scope of the University’s existing accreditation and recognition status. The Honorary Doctorate Degree Award constitutes an honorary academic distinction granted in recognition of significant scholarly, professional, and publishing contributions and does not represent an earned academic qualification for employment purposes. Under the University’s current accreditation framework, these offerings are academically ethical, legally compliant, transparent, and institutionally appropriate.
This framework is publicly accessible to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.
Ethical Standards for Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Any institution offering honorary doctorate degrees for sale or in exchange for money is engaging in unethical and misleading academic practice, and any individual who purchases such a title risks serious consequences, including significant reputational damage. Honorary doctorate degrees are never intended to be sold under any circumstances.
At Catholic Open University, the Honorary Doctorate is strictly an academic award granted to individuals who demonstrate outstanding publishing achievement through the Research & Publishing Program. The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence, motivate scholars and professionals to contribute meaningful research, and formally highlight their academic contributions within the Catholic Open University Digital Library.
Catholic Open University does not sell honorary doctorates, nor does it request or accept payment in exchange for receiving an honorary distinction. Program fees apply solely to participation in the Research & Publishing Program as an academic publishing and research development service. The Honorary Doctorate award itself is granted at no cost, with no direct fees and no hidden charges.
This is why Catholic Open University stands as a transparent, ethical, and trusted academic institution for the recognition of honorary doctorate awards online.