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)
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.
Publication Requirement: Students must provide official evidence of submission of at least one manuscript to an international peer-reviewed journal prior to degree conferment.
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.
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.
