Kadir Has University Micro-Credentials Program
Structured in alignment with national and European micro-credential frameworks, our program enables undergraduate students to expand Core Program and Project-Based Learning competencies through stackable, internationally recognized credentials. Authenticate your expertise via approved online learning inventories and internal institutional modules (Modern Languages, Career Planning, Social Responsibility), while managing your verified digital badges and Social Transcript through MYKHAS.
- Annual Academic Allowance: Students may transfer up to 12 ECTS credits per academic year toward free electives (maximum 6 ECTS from online platforms + 6 ECTS from internal face-to-face modules).
- Internal Institutional Inventory: Co-curricular Modern Languages (German, French, Russian, etc.), Career Planning (BUS 436), and Social Responsibility (KHAS 110-120) qualify for modular credentialing.
- Transcript & Grading: Approved modules are recorded as Free Electives with a non-numerical "P" (Pass / Geçti) grade, granting credits without impacting cumulative GPA.
- Dual-Credit & Graduation Ceiling: A strict non-duplication rule applies: an activity cannot be credited twice. Total micro-credentials cannot exceed 10% of total graduation requirements (~24 ECTS).
- Central Coordination (CELT): Academic instructional design, review processes, and institutional quality oversight are managed centrally by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT).
- MYKHAS Digital Wallet: Earned micro-credentials are published as secure, verifiable Digital Badges and structured within an official Social Transcript.
- Registrar Administration: ECTS accounting, student records integration, and statutory compliance checks are governed by the Registrar's Office and Faculty Executive Boards.
What is a Micro-Credential and what advantages does it offer?
A micro-credential is an assessed, quality-assured credential certifying targeted learning outcomes in a specific competency or field. Alongside your university degree, it equips you with digitally verifiable badges and a comprehensive Social Transcript tailored for global academic and industry recognition.
How do I apply for micro-credential programs?
Applications for approved internal modules and online learning tracks are submitted directly through the MYKHAS Portal during the announced application windows[cite: 1]. Upon formal approval, registration instructions and access details are sent to your institutional email[cite: 1].
Is access to approved micro-credential courses free of charge?
Yes. Courses included in the university's official micro-credential inventory are provided with sponsored institutional access[cite: 1]. Academic credit recognition requires verifying completion through official assessment outcomes within the semester timeline[cite: 1].
Can I transfer external certificates obtained outside the institutional catalogue?
No. In accordance with institutional quality assurance regulations, unapproved external credentials cannot be converted into academic credits. Only courses and modules authorized within the university's approved catalog are eligible for ECTS recognition[cite: 1].
What is the maximum number of ECTS credits I can transfer?
The annual cap is set at 12 ECTS (maximum 6 ECTS via approved online tracks and 6 ECTS via internal modular courses)[cite: 1]. Throughout your entire undergraduate program, total micro-credential credit transfers cannot exceed 10% of total graduation ECTS requirements (~24 ECTS).
Can I complete modules beyond the academic credit limit?
Yes[cite: 1]. While credentials completed beyond the official academic allowance will not be converted into curriculum course credits, all verified accomplishments are stored in your MYKHAS Digital Wallet and recognized on your official Social Transcript[cite: 1].
Are micro-credential courses included in my regular semester course load?
No. Micro-credential modules do not count toward your regular semester credit ceiling, allowing you to advance your skill sets alongside your standard course load[cite: 1].
How is workload calculated and converted into ECTS credits?
Credit allocation strictly reflects student workload, where every 25 hours of certified engagement equals 1 ECTS[cite: 1]:
- 25 Hours of Workload = 1 ECTS (Minimum requirement)[cite: 1]
- 50 Hours of Workload = 2 ECTS
- 75 Hours of Workload = 3 ECTS[cite: 1]
- 150 Hours of Workload = 6 ECTS (Maximum single-course limit)[cite: 1]
Hours cannot be rounded up; courses below 25 hours cannot be recognized for academic ECTS credit[cite: 1].
Do Modern Languages, Career Planning, or Social Responsibility qualify?
Yes. Non-credit Modern Language sequences (German, French, Russian, etc.), Career Planning modules (BUS 436), and Community Involvement initiatives (KHAS 110-120) belong to the internal inventory and are recognized as micro-credentials upon successful assessment.
Can micro-credentials substitute for mandatory or core faculty courses?
No. Micro-credentials are exclusively articulated as Free Electives and cannot substitute for mandatory degree courses or major-specific electives[cite: 1].
Can I apply micro-credentials to Double Major (ÇAP) or Minor programs?
Micro-credentials primarily apply toward your primary major[cite: 1]. Upon formal application, they may be recognized as free electives within Double Major programs[cite: 1]. They cannot be credited to Minor curricula, as Minor degrees do not include free elective requirements[cite: 1].
Can the same learning activity count as both a course and a micro-credential?
No. Under the university's non-duplication policy, double-crediting is strictly prohibited; an educational unit can only be recognized under one category.
Can I substitute a micro-credential for a previously completed elective?
Yes, provided that the substitution request is submitted to the relevant faculty board within the deadlines established in the official academic calendar[cite: 1].
Can I drop or change an enrolled micro-credential module?
Yes. You may modify or withdraw from modules during the designated registration periods via the MYKHAS system or by contacting CELT[cite: 1].
Does an incomplete module negatively affect my academic standing?
No[cite: 1]. Only successfully completed and certified learning units are submitted for ECTS transfer[cite: 1]. Incomplete or discontinued modules do not result in a failing grade (F) and will not affect your academic standing[cite: 1].
How do micro-credentials appear on my transcript, and do they impact honors scholarships?
Approved micro-credentials are listed with a non-numerical "P" (Pass) grade[cite: 1]. They do not factor into your Cumulative GPA (CGPA) and have no bearing on KHAS Honor / High Honor Scholarship eligibility[cite: 1].
What is the Social Transcript and how can I access my Digital Badges?
Your authenticated accomplishments are issued as cryptographically verifiable digital badges within the MYKHAS Digital Wallet. Upon graduation, all verified modular achievements and co-curricular milestones are officially documented in your Social Transcript.
Where can I seek academic guidance regarding micro-credentials?
Academic quality design, framework alignment, and student inquiries are coordinated by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). You can reach out directly via [email protected].