Qualifying Examination (For Ph.D. student)
All Ph.D. students are required to pass a qualifying exam set up by their respective school / faculty. The exam will assess the student basic knowledge and potential to become a Ph.D. candidate with ability to conduct a doctoral level research.
Thesis Proposal Examination Committee
Committees consist of 3 to 5 members
1. Thesis advisor
2. Thesis co-advisor (if any)
3. University academic staff and/or recognized expert in the related field of research Upon completion of the proposal examination and its approval, student must file the Request for Thesis Proposal Approval (GS2) to the Graduate School.
Thesis Examination Committee
At the end of student’s research work, a thesis examination committee must be appointed the Request for Appointment of Thesis Examination Committee (GS3). The committee consists of:
1. At least 1 external expert in the related field of research, who is not the current thesis co-advisor
2. At least 1 university academic staff, who is not the current thesis co-advisor
3. Thesis advisor
4. Thesis co-advisor (if requested)
5. University academic staff and / or recognized expert in the related area Note: Thesis advisor / co-advisor may not act as Chairperson of the examination committee