Academic Leveling Modules
Support graduate readiness, improve outcomes, and meet accreditation standards with self-paced, foundational modules designed to reduce barriers and promote student success.
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A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Prerequisites
Bridge the knowledge gap for students entering graduate programs with flexible, self-paced online modules in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, and more. Whether students need a refresher or lack a business background altogether, academic leveling helps them start with confidence while saving time and money.
Each subject is delivered as a standalone module. Institutions can assign only the subject relevant to their program or bundle multiple modules to support broader readiness goals.
Unlike traditional prerequisites or entrance exams, academic leveling provides an affordable, accreditation-aligned solution that’s easy to implement. With modular design, embedded assessments, and no need for additional textbooks or platforms, our approach supports both learners and faculty.
Available Modules
Peregrine offers 16 self-paced, online modules covering the core business subjects traditionally taught in an undergraduate program. No additional tools, textbooks, or platforms are required.
- Accounting
- Business Ethics
- Business Finance
- Business Integration & Strategic Management
- Business Leadership
- Business Communications
- Global Dimensions of Business
- Human Resource Management
- Information Management Systems
- Legal Environment of Business
- Marketing
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Operations/Production Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Quantitative Research Techniques & Statistics
How Academic Leveling Supports Accreditation Standards
When students enter graduate programs unprepared for advanced coursework, it may lead to poor outcomes, repeated failures, and low confidence, therefore ultimately affecting retention.
Accrediting bodies emphasize the importance of appropriate admissions standards, student success, and assurance of learning. Academic leveling helps institutions meet these expectations by:
- Strengthening admissions standards without creating barriers.
- Demonstrating and documenting academic preparation and student success through embedded assessments and support.
- Improving retention and completion rates by preparing students from day one.
Empowering Student Success Together
Fully Contained and Measurable Reporting
Each Academic Leveling Module includes built-in pre- and post-assessments that help ensure students complete and understand the material. Institutions receive detailed reports showing student performance by module, including a clear breakdown of pre-test and post-test results.
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Popular Implementation Models
No two programs are alike. That’s why our modules are designed to be flexible. Here are four popular implementation approaches.
Pre-Admission Requirement
Require students to complete specified modules before program entry to ensure baseline knowledge.
Inbound Assessment Model
Use our assessment to identify individual student gaps and assign only the modules needed—an efficient option that supports preparedness.
Co-Requisite Course Integration
Embed modules into an introductory course as a required learning component during the first term.
Course-Level Supplementation
Integrate individual modules into specific core courses to reinforce foundational concepts early in the term.
Peregrine’s Academic Leveling Modules allow me to maintain high rigor in my graduate courses. Gone are the days of dedicating initial class meetings to reviewing materials from pre-requisite courses!
— MBA/M.S. Faculty Member
Frequently Asked Questions
Most modules take 4–6 hours to complete, depending on the learner’s background and pace. Some subjects, like Quantitative Research Techniques & Statistics, may take 6–8 hours.
Institutions can choose which modules to offer or require and determine how they are implemented. However, the content within the modules are not customizable.
Pricing is based on the number of modules selected and the scale of implementation. Contact us to receive a custom quote.
Institutions set their own passing score requirements, commonly 70% or higher on post-tests.
Students have access for 2 years, allowing them to revisit content throughout their academic journey.
While most institutions use Academic Leveling Modules to prepare incoming graduate students, they can also support upper-division undergraduates or professional development pathways.
These are non-credit modules. However, institutions often embed them into for-credit courses as co-requisites or supplemental content.
We’ll Guide You Every Step of the Way
We take a consultative approach to ensure long-term sustainability and success. Before implementation begins, our team meets with you to understand your program and provide recommendations for alignment and integration. From planning to reporting, we support your faculty, administrators, and leadership every step of the way.