An MBA degree will be awarded by Calwest University upon the successful completion of 12 courses (36 Credit points). This is expected to take 2 years (full-time) and 4 years (part-time) after the start date. Please note that in addition to successfully passing the final course assessments, the Degree Granting Committee will look at the student's computer logs to ascertain if sufficient time has been spent studying the course materials to gain a mastery of each course. If it is viewed that the student has simply done the Topic MCQs by trial-and-error, and without spending sufficient time in actual learning, the Degree may not be granted.

A DBA degree will be awarded by Calwest University upon the successful completion of 60 Credit points. This is expected to take 3 years (full time) and 6 years (part-time) after start date. Accelerated learning and early completion are possible with permission. In all cases, it is expected that students should finish their graduate program in 5 years and doctoral program in 7 years.  Explanations will be sought if these degree programs take more than 5 years or 7 years to complete.

There is a Program Completion and Degree Granting Fee of US$350 for all programs, payable in advance before graduating.

After the Degree Granting Fee has been received, the Degree Granting Committee will take between 4 and 8 weeks to ensure that all the requirements are met for the student to be issued with the Degree Testamur. After that, the time taken for the student to receive the physical Testamur will depend on if ordinary post is used or if the student has paid courier fees for faster delivery.