INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA: What Is a Conferred Degree?

What is a conferred degree? When can you say you have a college degree? Is it just about taking college classes or is there more to it than that? Find out what the different terms mean.

What Is a Conferred Degree

Many people have conferred degrees, but not all of them have completed the normal coursework. Others have earned their degree but it hasn’t been conferred yet. Here’s why. 

At the most basic level, the phrase “conferred degree” means you’ve finished all the academic and administrative requirements of your education program.

New MINIBOSS branch in Dubai

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL, the world’s premier international business education network for children and teens, is proud to announce the opening of its new Dubai branch on September 1, 2025. The branch will be led by Mr. Siddique Hills, an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary leader dedicated to fostering a new generation of innovators.

Leadership with a Purpose

Mr. Hills brings a strong business acumen and a profound sense of social responsibility to his role. His mission extends beyond profit, focusing on empowering the youth of the UAE with the entrepreneurial skills, knowledge, and mindset required to thrive in the global economy and contribute to the nation's continued prosperity.

 

From now MINIBOSS in Chișinău, Moldova

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL Opens the First Branch in Chișinău, Moldova

A new chapter in international business education has begun in Moldova with the opening of the country’s first MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL branch in Chișinău.

The new franchise is led by Marina Belaia, a well-known entrepreneur and Ambassador of the sWorld Woman Club in Moldova. Her decision to bring MINIBOSS to Chișinău opens completely new educational opportunities for Moldovan children and teenagers, connecting them directly to a global ecosystem of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.

From September, children in Moldova will be able to attend MINIBOSS classes on Saturdays and Sundays, combining their mainstream education with advanced international business training.

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL is an international network with more than 100 IBA branches across five continents, providing young people with access to progressive educational programmes, proprietary teaching methodologies and practical entrepreneurial experience.

Students in Chișinău will now become part of the global MINIBOSS community and gain access to international business programmes, startup methodology, the startup ecosystem, practical projects, international events and Startup World Cup Championships. They will have the opportunity not only to learn about entrepreneurship, but also to create their own ideas, develop startup projects, present them internationally and compete alongside young entrepreneurs from around the world.

The opening of MINIBOSS in Moldova means that these global educational innovations and opportunities are now available locally to Moldovan families.

We warmly congratulate Marina Belaia on becoming the first MINIBOSS franchisee in Chișinău and wish her every success in building a strong new generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders.

And most importantly, congratulations to the children of Moldova — a new world of international opportunities is now open to you.

Welcome to the global MINIBOSS family!