Degree Requirement

 

  1. Credit Requirements: Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits to fulfill the program requirements. This includes:
  • Research Methodology (3 credits)
  • Independent Study (3 credits)
  • Master Thesis (6 credits)
  1. Thesis Requirements: The thesis process is divided into two key stages:
  • Proposal Defense: Students must present and gain approval for their thesis proposal.
  • Thesis Defense: Students are required to successfully defend their completed thesis.
  1. Publication Requirement: Students must provide official evidence of submission of at least one manuscript to an international peer-reviewed journal prior to degree conferment.
  2. Degree Conferment: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, including the credit requirements, proposal defense, and thesis defense, students will be awarded the degree of Master of Science.
  3. Study Duration
  • The standard period of study for this program is two academic years.
  • Students who cannot complete the program requirements within this timeframe may apply for an extension. The maximum allowable extension is an additional two academic years.
  • All students must complete the required coursework (30 credits), thesis proposal defense, and thesis defense within the approved study period.