A full-time or part-time candidate for the degree of Master of Science in MOT must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of 40 MCs:
(a) at least 16 MCs from the list of core modules
(b) The remaining MCs can be obtained from both the list of core and elective modules, to make up a total of 40 MCs.
Subject to the approval of the Programme Manager for MSc (MOT), students may be allowed to take up to 8 MCs outside the prescribed curriculum, in lieu of the required modules to complete the MSc degree.
Each module is typically 4 MCs and class meets 3 hours per week (18:00-21:00 in a weekday) for 13 weeks. Part-time students normally take 20 MCs per year and would take 2 years to complete the programme. Full-time students would be able to complete the programme in one year.
For graduation, a student:
(a) must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs; and
(b) must obtain at least 40 MCs of which at least 30 MCs must be at a graduate level within the subject or in related disciplines and the remaining credits may be from other levels in the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the Program Manager
Students may be allowed to take more than 40 MCs only if at the point of request to take more modules, the student has less than 40 MCs or his CAP is less than 3.0. In general, all students are expected to graduate after obtaining 40 MCs and who have already achieved a CAP of at least 3.0.
Continuation of Candidature
A student will be dismissed and refused re-admission if
- In the 1st semester of study, the CAP < 1.5; or
- For 2 consecutive semesters of study, the CAP < 2.5; or
- For 3 consecutive semesters of study, the CAP < 3.0
Academic Warnings are issued to students if their CAP < 3.0.
Students must complete their requirements for the degree within the maximum period of their candidature, failing which they will have their candidatures terminated. |
