U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A
S C H O O L O F G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S ,
Graduate Studies
U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y ,
J A M A I C A
S C H O O L O F G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S ,
R E S E A R C H A N D E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P
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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y , J A M A I C A
Welcome
University’s Mission
Statement
T O S T I M U L A T E P O S I T I V E C H A N G E I N C A R I B B E A N S O C I E T Y T H R O U G H T H E P R O V I S I O N O F H I G H Q U A L I T Y L E A R N I N G A N D R E S E A R C H O P P O R T U N I T I E S A N D S E R V I C E T O O U R C O M M U N I T I E S .iv
courses of study at the University of Technology, Jamaica. The Uni-versity reserves the right to make changes at any time to any provi-sion, offering or requirement appearing in this publication, and said changes shall be binding on graduate students.
Upon registering and enrolling at the University of Technology, Jamaica, each graduate student expressly and formally agrees to comply with all the policies, rules, and regulations appearing in this and any other publication governing students and the operation of the University.
Each graduate student is personally responsible for satisfying all requirements established by the University, College, Faculty, School or Department for his or her degree. It is the graduate student’s responsibility to learn these requirements.
School of Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road Kingston 6
Jamaica, West Indies
Message from the President ...viii
Message from the Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship ...ix
Message from the UTech Graduate Students’ Association President ...x
Faculty Deans ...xii
Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordinators....xiii
Introduction / 1 University of Technology, Jamaica ...1
School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship...3
Graduate Courses / 5 College of Health Sciences ...5
Faculty of the Built Environment ...7
College of Business and Management ...8
Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies...9
Faculty of Engineering and Computing ...11
Faculty of Science and Sport ...11
Admission and Registration / 11 Entry Requirements...13
Application Procedure...13
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Full-Time / Part-Time Admission ...14
Registration ...14
Enrolment ...16
Duration of Course of Study ...19
Requests for Transcripts ...20
Regulations Governing Taught Graduate Courses of Study Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma ...21
Master’s Degree ...21
Assessment and Examination ...21
Appointment of Examiners...22
Appeal...24
Regulations Governing Higher Degrees by Research / 26 Course Diet Structure ...27
Research Degree Supervision...28
Examination of MPhil, PhD and Taught Doctorate Theses ...30
Appeals ...35
General Regulations Governing Graduate Degrees / 37 Guidelines for Writing Graduate Theses...37
Examination Misconduct...40
Regulation 5 (Statute XIII) Conditions and Procedures Governing Student Academic Misconduct ...40
Code of Practice for Research Students and Supervisors ...51
Grievances/Complaints in Respect of Research Students and Supervisors ...52
Governance and Administration of Graduate Courses / 54
Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship
Coordinators ...54
Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Units ...54
Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Committee...55
Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship ...56
Curriculum and Quality Assurance Sub-Committee ...57
Support Services for Graduate Students / 56 Graduate Students Association ...58
Library Services...59
Self-Access Communication Learning Centre ...62
Printery/Bindery ...62
Wireless and Dial-Up Connectivity ...63
UTech Alumni Association...63
UTech Pharmacy ...64
Bryan’s Bookstores Ltd. ...65
Appendices / 64 Appendix 1: Graduate Application Form ...66–72 Appendix 2: MPhil / PhD Supervision Record...73
Appendix 3: Examination of MPhil Thesis ...74–75 Appendix 4: Notice of Submission Form ...76
Appendix 5: External Examiner’s Report Form ...77
Index...78
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ndertaking graduate studies is undoubtedly a challenging, but exciting and reward-ing period of study. Havreward-ing acquired broad knowledge in your field of study, you have now taken the bold decision to build on that foundation. Congratulations to all our new graduate students! You have made an excellent choice to pursue further studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech).A UTech graduate degree will expose you to an intellectually rigorous environment that will equip you with the required knowledge and skills to prepare you to respond to a range of development issues now confronting us and those that will emerge in the future.
Our institution is 51 years old, but as a young university of only fourteen (14) years, we are continuing to build on a clear strategic direction to expand UTech’s capacity for applied, innovative research that can support national and regional development. In addition to its mandate of strengthening the University’s capacity to provide robust academic courses of study, the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneur-ship since its establishment in 2007 has been advancing entrepreneurial initiatives by linking graduate studies, research and consultancy. I implore our new graduate students to begin to think now of ways in which you can use your new found knowledge to cre-ate your own entrepreneurial ventures and to develop job opportunities for others. I welcome you wholeheartedly to the University of Technology, Jamaica – “the Home of World Class Athletes” and the home of “Excellence through Knowledge”. As you pursue graduate studies, I urge you to also participate fully in sports, cultural, commu-nity service and other areas of campus life that will enrich your UTech experience. I am confident that your time spent at UTech will be rewarding and enjoyable and will put you on a path for lifelong learning, transformation and self-actualization.
PROFESSOR THE HON. ERROL MORRISON, OJ
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am pleased that you have chosen the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) as the place to continue your education. Our mission is to promote life-long learning, personal development and service to the community. The University is at a crucial point in its history where it aims to contribute to national growth and development by soliciting answers to some of the societal problems facing our nation, through grad-uate studies and applied research.In April 2007 the University established the ‘virtual’ School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE), to replace the Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS). The SGSRE is committed to ensuring that graduate courses are of an excellent standard. In addition, SGSRE is poised to provide support in research and pub-lication, and is one of the University’s income-generating centres.
It is my strong belief that graduate research in all disciplines is crucial to the develop-ment of a vibrant economy and to the world at large. It produces the cadre of profes-sionals necessary to build industry, government and educational institutions as well as entrepreneurship, which in turn boost national and regional development.
In our efforts to expand the boundaries of knowledge and confirm the importance of graduate study at the University, we have identified strategies to respond to the chal-lenges and opportunities that lie ahead. These include entrepreneurial ventures based on needs assessment and research, research fellowships, identifying and supporting focused research areas specific to the University’s goals, performance monitoring, as well as providing linkages among graduate studies, research and consultancy.
I implore you to discover the exciting opportunities for training with people of varied backgrounds, experiences and intellectual interests here at UTech, and assure you that we are committed to ensuring that this institution meets both your present and future academic needs.
PROFESSOR GOSSETT OLIVER
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Vice President’s Message
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y fellow graduate and post-graduate students: welcome to UTech and the opportunity to pursue higher degree studies. Since our University started offering graduate/post-graduate degrees in the early 2000’s, several hundred students have graduate/post-graduated, and several hundreds more are currently enrolled. To this end, and with significant support from the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE), we formed the UTech Graduate Students Association (UTGSA) in 2008.Mandate of the UTGSA
The UTGSA exists to represent the collective interest of all current graduate students. To this end, all enrolled graduate/post-graduate students of the university are automatically members of the association. The work of the UTGSA is conducted via a steering committee consisting of representatives elected by their peers from their respective faculties, pro-grammes and groups. The association participates in recruitment and orientation, facilitates inter-faculty and inter-disciplinary networking, and advocates on behalf of graduate/post-graduate students via the various boards that representatives of the association sit on. UTGSA is currently engaged in establishing a web portal to foster even greater information sharing and collaboration among UTech students, students at other universities with which we have Mousy, and access to online graduate/post-graduate student resources.
I wish you success in your studies and look forward to working with you. The UTech Grad-uate Student Association stands ready to serve you and our other colleagues, and to also provide you with the opportunity to serve in whatever way you can.
Those who have successfully completed their studies before us has gone on to distinguish themselves locally and internationally in academics, business, science and technology, and a variety of other fields. Those who follow us will no doubt be expecting us to blaze a trail for them to follow. Those to whom much is given are expected to give back even more, and with higher learning comes a greater sense of responsibility. Let us use what we have learnt and are learning, to change our country, our region, and the world into a better place.
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Dr Eugenie Brown-Myrie Dean, College of Health Sciences
Dr Carol Archer Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment
Dr Claudette Williams-Myers Actg. Dean, College of Business and Management
Mrs Charmaine Delisser Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Mr Kent Pantry
Dean, Faculty of Law Dr Colin GylesDean, Faculty of Science and Sport
Dr Haldane Johnson Dean, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies
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College/Faculty GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH &
ENTREPRENEURSHIP COORDINATORS
Dr Cliff Riley
College of Health Sciences
Mr Laurence Neufville (Actg) Faculty of the Built
Environment Dr Neville Swaby Faculty of Business and Management
Dr Felix Akinladejo Faculty of Engineering and Computing
Mr Alfred McPherson (Actg) Faculty of Law
Dr Debbie-Ann Gordon-Smith Faculty of Science and Sport Dr Leonie Clarke
Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies
GOVERNANCE Legal Instruments
The University of Technology, Jamaica Act has two Schedules; the first – The Charter, and the second – The Statutes. Ordinances, Regulations, Policies and decisions of the Council are subsidiary rules supporting the main instruments. The Objects of the University as stipulated in the First Schedule – the Charter, are as follows:
(a) “to advance education and development of technology through a variety of patterns, levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means by encouraging and developing learning and creativity for sustainable devel-opment for the benefit of the people of Jamaica, the Caribbean and else-where;
(b) to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge and culture through teaching, scholarship and research;
(c) to make available the results of such research and service to promote wis-dom and understanding by the example and influence of corporate life.”
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Introduction
The University operates under a bicameral system of governance comprising a governing body – the University Council – and an academic arm – the Aca-demic Board. Faculty Boards, which report to the AcaAca-demic Board, are provided for in the Charter and Statutes.
University Council
The Council is the supreme University body and has legal responsibility for all University appointments and promotions, resources (financial, material and physical) and for the maintenance of standards within the University. The Chancellor is head of the University and chairs at least one meeting of Council annually. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Council is chaired by the Pro-Chancellor. The membership consists of representatives of a wide cross-section of the Jamaican society including commerce and industry, the Alumni Association, local and regional educational institutions, staff unions and the Students’ Union, professional societies and the Government. The Chancellor also has a representative on the Council. Much of the Council’s work is carried out by committees. The standing committees of the Council are Finance, Governance, Audit and the Student Appeal Board.
Academic Board
The Academic Board is the academic authority of the University. Subject to the powers of the President and Council, it has responsibility for the academic affairs of the University including policy, standards, instruction, research, admissions, examinations, curriculum development and evaluation. The Board also has the responsibility of regulating and promoting the academic life of the University.
The Board is chaired by the President. Its other members are the Deputy Pres-ident, Vice Presidents, Associate Vice-President – Academic Management, Asso-ciate Vice-President – Continuing Education, Open and Distance Learning, Deans, University Librarian, a student representative, and an elected academic staff representative from each Faculty, President’s nominees and co-opted members.
The Academic Board carries out its mandate of academic excellence through the standing committees; that is, the recently established Board of Under-graduate Studies and the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepre-neurship.
ACADEMIC ORGANISATION
The University is organized into two Colleges and five Faculties, with the Fac-ulty of Science and Sport being the recent addition. Each College and FacFac-ulty is headed by a Dean, who is responsible to the Deputy President and the Aca-demic Board for its administration and acaAca-demic affairs. The acaAca-demic subdi-visions within each entity include Schools, Departments and Disubdi-visions. Membership of the College and each Faculty Board includes representatives from its own staff, other Faculties, central administration, the alumni and students.
Colleges/Faculties
College of Business and Management College of Health Sciences
Faculty of the Built Environment Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Faculty of Engineering and Computing Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science and Sport
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
In April 2007 the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE) was established to replace the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.The School of Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship leads and manages the development and delivery of graduate courses in line with inter-national standards and best practices. Directed by the research mandate of the University, the School guides and supports research activities, with a particular focus on inter-disciplinary and applied research relevant to economic and social problems/needs. As an income-generating centre of the University, the School guides and supports entrepreneurial activity primarily through the delivery of consultancy services and the creation of research & development innovations. The School implements the intellectual property rights policy of the University and provides guidance and supervision for the academic publi-cations of the University.
Roles and Responsibilities of the SGSRE
1. Provides linkages among Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship 2. Develops and implements policies for the central registration of research
and consultancy projects
3. Vigorously promote industrial/professional graduate research degrees at both master’s and doctoral levels
4. Develops and monitors implementation of a formula for equitable alloca-tion of returns from income generating research and consultancy ventures 5. Leads inter-disciplinarity for research and consultancy among Faculty
Grad-uate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Units (FGSREUs)
6. Organizes a system of mentorship and pastoral care for graduate students 7. Establishes system for the protection of Intellectual Property
8. Benchmarks FGSREUs graduate studies, research and entrepreneurship activities.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Master of Science in Health Administration
The Master of Science in Health Administration course of study prepares grad-uates for the unique demands of leadership at various levels within the health care organization. The course promotes excellence in the leadership and man-agement of health care, a critical requirement to create the framework on which to build and sustain the health care system. The course brings together the interaction and sharing of professionals with varied skills from all segment of the health sector and encourages group dynamics that bring out enquiring minds in the learning environment.
Master in Public Health
This course of study is geared towards producing Public Health Professionals whose focus is on monitoring and achieving good health and quality of life through community action. These professionals will be able to:
Recognize threat to optimal human growth and development in public
places
Assess air, food and water safety in public places
Evaluate workplace and school safety
Plan for and initiate community participation and action
Detect threats to public health
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Evaluate health care access, efficiency, and effectiveness
Promote the encouragement of health choices that prolong a high quality
life; and
Design and maintain policies and services to meet community and
individ-ual needs for physical & mental health.
Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
The course of study is a post-graduate degree designed for highly motivated pharmacists who hold an accredited bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and desire to advance their educational and professional career. The course of study is designed to incorporate taught modules, practical modules, clinical clerkship and a major research project where candidates are required to earn 78 modular credits on a part time basis over a period of three calendar years (9 semesters). The course of study focuses primarily on the therapeutic management of con-ditions associated with the digestive system, neurological-psychiatric systems, structural/protective systems, circulatory system, cardiac system, respiratory system, renal system and the endocrine system along with elective modules that are unique to the Caribbean region. The course includes extensive clinical training that enables graduates to develop advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to translate theoretical knowledge into clinical applications.
MPhil/PhD, Pharmaceutics
The graduate program in pharmaceutics is designed to develop independent, creative scientists and professionals with adequate knowledge and skill base that can be applied in academic and industrial research and development. It provides the highly skilled personnel required for the expansion of pharma-ceutical and related products manufacturing, analysis, testing, validation, and control in line with the WHO, OECD, ISO, World Bank and the International Regulatory requirements. The course is packaged to develop suitably qualified candidates in advanced theory and practice of dosage form research and devel-opment, design, formulation, manufacturing control and analysis.
THE FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Master of Science, Built Environment
The course of study is designed to offer advanced learners the opportunity to function in a multi-disciplinary environment in their exploration and con-frontation of issues relating to the built environment. The learners will advance skills, knowledge, and competence in areas such as Geographic Information System (GIS), project management, site analysis, and urban design, and the interconnected issues in the built environment in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. The MSc in the Built Environment investigates the links between the environment and the learner who will develop analytical and professional skills to promote sustainable development in developed and developing countries. Areas of Specialization Land Management Geomatics Construction Management Urban Design
Master of Architecture Degree
The Master’s Degree course of study is a professional course designed for those who have made a commitment to become Architects. As a graduate course it calls for students who are mature and self-motivated. As a professional course it calls for a disciplined approach to designing, writing, time management, presentation skills and most especially in the level of thought. The course aims to fulfil two complementary objectives. Firstly, to educate architects to a high professional level, and secondly, to develop for the student and for the School a strong research base. These aims are mutually supportive – by learning how to research, the student tackles new tasks with more confidence.
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree integrates a strong balance of theory and practice that will enable aspiring managers to develop comprehen-sive analytical, problem-solving and people skills that can be creatively applied in the business world.
Areas of Specialization Management Finance Marketing Agripreneurship Entrepreneurship
Information System Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance course of study provides a superior education in all aspects of financial management by developing critical, scholarly and pro-fessional skills in all major fields of finance for students who aspire to have a career in the financial sector, profit and non-profit institutions. This course of study will permit participants to acquire advanced analytical skills while simul-taneously developing social judgment in financial management to equip them to advance to high level positions in the finance industry.
PhD in Human Environment Sciences
PhD degree in Human Environment Sciences with an option in Hospitality Administration is offered in collaboration with Oklahoma State University. The courses in the Ph.D. Hospitality Administration course are designed to challenge working professionals to examine the world of business in anticipa-tion of assuming leadership roles in the hospitality industry. Students will
engage in interdisciplinary study and original research for a minimum of sixty credit hours of course work beyond the master’s degree.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & LIBERAL STUDIES
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education aims at equipping instructors at the secondary and tertiary levels with pedagogical skills in their area of specializa-tion. The course focuses on sensitizing educators to the effect of the quality of the instructional process on learning outcomes. Integral to the process are pro-fessional perspective, attitudes and ethics and their contribution to the totality of instructional performance.
Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
The Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management is designed to strengt-hen the leadership capacity of practising educational leaders and develop the leadership capabilities of emerging and aspiring leaders to meet the challenges of the contemporary educational environment. It is intended to serve practitioners in middle and senior management roles from all levels of the educational system who wish to proceed beyond a first degree while maintaining their jobs.
Master of Science in Workforce Education and Development
The MSc in Workforce Education and Development (WED) course of study is designed to accommodate individuals preparing for responsibilities in human resource development, training management and supervision in education, health, business, industry, government and other fields. It successfully com-bines theory and practice, enabling participants to make meaningful applica-tion in a dynamic work environment. Highly qualified and competent staff provides a stimulating learning experience. Course delivery is shared by Faculty from UTech and adjunct faculty from other universities. The degree is awarded by UTech.
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Master of Arts in International Service
The Masters of Arts in International Service is offered in collaboration with the International Partnership for Service Learning, Portland Oregon, and the Port-land State University (Awarding institution). These service-learning courses unite academic study and community service, so that the service makes the study immediate and relevant and the study relates to and supports the service. See www.ipsl.org for more information.
Master of Science in Career and Technical Education
The Master of Science in Career and Technical Education is a taught Masters with a professional practicum. The practicum requires candidates to work in a chosen professional organization of their choice for a period of not less than four months, after which a scholarly written report (major paper) will be pre-sented. The course consists of core modules, technical specialization and research components totalling 36 credit hours. Students have the option to select modules from other graduate courses across the University to satisfy course requirements. Course modules are assessed by coursework, practicum, portfolios, examinations, presentations, of major technical report. The course is delivered on both part-time and full-time bases. The part-time option is done within 24 months (covering four semesters and two summer sessions), com-mencing in June in each year. The full-time option is delivered over 21 months covering 4 semesters and one summer session stating in September each year. Both options have provisions for online delivery mode.
Master/Doctor of Philosophy in Career and Technical Education
The course consists of four components as follows: Core Modules (6 credits), Technical Specialization (9 credits), Research Seminar (2 credits) and research dissertation (22 credits). Students have the option to select modules from other graduate courses across the University to satisfy course requirements. Persons entering the PhD with a Master’s degree will be granted credit for work done and will complete the credits needed to satisfy the 90 credits required for the course. These include additional credits for the research seminar and the research dissertation. Persons who are entering the PhD within a Masters
degree will be required to complete 90 credits. Course modules are assessed by coursework, portfolios, examinations, presentation and grading of seminars and research dissertation. The course is delivered on both part-time and full-time bases. The part-full-time option is delivered within 22 months (covering four semesters and two summer sessions), commencing June each year. The full-time option is delivered within 16 months covering 4 semesters and one sum-mer session starting in September each year. Both options have provisions for online delivery mode.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
MPhil Engineering/Computing
The Faculty of Engineering and Computing offers MPhil course of study in the following five areas:
1. Computer Science 2. Information Systems
3. Chemical and Biological Engineering 4. Electrical Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
Each candidate is expected to complete a total of 40 credits, comprising on 18 credits course work component and twenty-two credits research components. Course Format
Faculty Modules 6 Credits
(2 modules)
School Module 3 Credits
(1 module)
Course of Study Modules 9 Credits
(3 modules)
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Research Component
(Thesis) 22 Credits
Total 40 credits
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORT
The Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport
The Master of Science (MSc) in Physical Education and Sport is offered at the G.C. Foster College in collaboration with the University of Technology, Jamaica and provides advanced training for Physical Education teachers, coaches, and administrators. The MSc degree will require a minimum of 37 credits beyond the Bachelor’s degree and consists of a set of prescribed core modules in the discipline with the remaining coursework selected to meet stu-dents’ varying professional goals, and to provide flexibility when required. The credit distribution is as follows:
Core modules (55–0%) 22 credits Selected modules (40–45%) 15 credits
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Taught Courses
The minimum requirement for admission to a taught graduate degree
course course of study is a GPA of 2.7, or lower second class honours degree, or its equivalent
Minimum entry requirements may be determined by prior learning
assess-ment.
Higher Degrees by Research
For research degrees, a first class or second class honours degree, or
equiv-alent qualification
The normal entry requirement for the degree of MPhil is a Bachelors degree
in a discipline.
The normal entry requirement for the degree of PhD is a Masters degree in
a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed research, and which has included research training and a research project.
In exceptional cases, applicants who have a good honours degree (or
equiv-alent) may apply for direct registration to an MPhil/PhD.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Persons seeking admission to all graduate courses are to complete, and
sub-mit the Graduate Application Form to the Admissions Unit by the date spec-ified by the course to which they are applying.
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The following documents are to be submitted with the Application Form: – Certified copy of birth certificate
– Two References in signed and sealed envelopes – Certified copies of certificates/degrees
– Official Transcript of studies
– TRN card for number to be noted. (Passport for foreign nationals) – Two certified passport sized pictures (signed by a Justice of the Peace or
Notary Public)
– Outline of proposed research (for research courses) – Statement of purpose – 250 words (for taught courses)
Applicants for the MPhil and the PhD courses of study may submit their
application at least three months before the start of the semester in which they intend to commence their study.
Applicants for the MPhil/PhD must state the field of their proposed
research.
The Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordinators
must certify that supervisors are available for the particular field of study of MPhil/PhD applicants.
Prospective students are encouraged to approach the Faculties for initial
enquiry on available fields and supervisors.
Applicants should also observe special application requirements of the
course to which they are applying.
The University reserves the right to admit or reject applications.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME ADMISSION
Candidates may enrol in graduate courses on a full-time or a part-time basis where applicable.
REGISTRATION
A student will be considered “registered” when all the following conditions have been met.
1. Accepted the offer of admission and paid a commitment fee by the stipu-lated date.
2. Paid other fees and charges prescribed by the University by the stipulated date.
3. Signed a declaration form to abide by the regulations of the University. Tuition fees can be paid at any of the following locations:
1. UTech Accounts Receivable Unit
Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Payment for tuition fees on campus can only be made in the form of:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Manager’s Cheque
Personal cheques are not accepted by the University. No cash payment of tuition fees will be permitted at Accounts Receivable.
2. National Commercial Bank (NCB) branches 3. Paymaster offices island-wide
Deadline for Registration
All registration formalities are to be completed during the first month of the first semester. All registered students are required to obtain UTech identifica-tion cards.
Concurrent Registration
No student is allowed to register concurrently for two graduate degrees of the University.
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Late Registration
Late registration is at the discretion of the respective Faculties/College.
Renewal of Registration
Candidates are to renew their registration at the beginning of each year until the completion of their degree programme.
ENROLMENT
Enrolment is the process by which registered students select and confirm mod-ules and/or class times specific to their course of study.
Enrolment procedures for graduate students are course specific and are deter-mined by the respective Colleges/Faculties. Students are to consult with their respective College/Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordinator on the correct procedures for enrolment.
Leave of Absence/Suspension of Studies
Leave of absence is the suspension of studies with the approval of the Univer-sity, for one semester or one academic year. Leave of absence up to one academic does not count against a student’s maximum completion time for the particular course of study. Leave of absence may be granted for following reasons:
Medical (injury/illness, pregnancy, childbirth, traumatic experiences and
natural disasters).
Academic (internship locally or overseas, student exchange with other
insti-tutions).
Other (participation in approved competition, financial problems,
interna-tional students with passport/visa issues).
In all instances supporting documentation will be required.
A student should seek approval for leave of absence prior to the start of the academic year or semester for which he/she is seeking leave of absence. Leave of absence is not granted retroactively.
A student on leave of absence is required to pay a studentship fee in order to maintain his/her studentship. The amount will be determined by the Office of Finance and Business Services.
Students are not permitted to pursue any studies at the University while on leave of absence.
Reinstatement
Students are required to request re-instatement by writing to the Registrar. Lapsed Registration
A candidate’s registration will be deemed to have lapsed if s/he a. Fails to renew his/her registration in any one year
b. If s/he fails to submit for examination at the expiration of the approved maximum period for the course
c. If s/he is unable to complete the requirements for the degree within the stipulated time
A registration that has lapsed over two years will be treated as a new admis-sion.
Deferrals
Applicants offered admission to the University may request a deferral of their registration for a period of one year.
Requests for deferral should be done in writing to the Registrar and copied to the Programme Coordinator before the beginning of the instructional period in which the course of study would normally commence.
Applicants who have been granted deferrals will be guaranteed places for the next academic year, in the course of study for which the original offer was
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made, only if there are no changes to the matriculation requirements. A new application will be required if there have been changes to the matriculation requirements.
Two months prior to the expiry of the deferral period, applicants will be con-tacted in writing by the Admission Office to determine their intention to take up the offer so that appropriate preparations can be made.
Note: applicants who were granted deferrals must complete the “Application for Read-mission” form.
Withdrawals
Enrolled students who are unable to commence their studies must notify the Registrar in writing, copied to their Programme Coordinator and the Admis-sions Officer. Refund will be made in accordance to the University’s Refund Policy.
Extensions of Registration
Extensions of registration may be granted by the College/Faculty Graduate
Studies Committee as required and in exceptional circumstances.
During the last year of candidature, where it appears that the requirements
are unlikely to be met by the maximum date, students MUST apply in writ-ing, through their supervisor, for an extension to the College/Faculty Grad-uate Studies Committee for such extensions to be granted.
The application should detail the reasons for the extension being sought
and may include the difficulties that might have been experienced during the candidature, and why the candidate is unable to complete in the expected time. These difficulties should have been referred to in the stu-dent’s progress reports over the period.
The student and supervisor must provide the Committee with a realistic
estimate of the time required to complete the course. The time period should be no longer than one calendar year.
Extensions are not granted automatically.
Requests for extensions must be made in advance.
Where an extension is granted the following steps must be taken:
– Student Extension Request form must be signed by student and lodged by the College/Faculty Graduate Studies Committee, through the Pro-gramme Coordinator or the student’s supervisor.
– Fees will be calculated for such students based on the extension period.
DURATION OF COURSE OF STUDY
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
The normal minimum and maximum periods for registration are: Minimum Maximum
Full-time 12 months 16 months Part-time 20 months 24 months
Master’s Degree
The normal minimum and maximum periods of registration are: Minimum Maximum
Full-time 12 months 60 months Part-time 24 months 60 months
MPhils
The normal minimum and maximum periods of registration are: Minimum Maximum
Full-time 18 months 36 months Part-time 36 months 60 months
A D M I S S I O N & R E G I S T R A T I O N
PhDs
The normal minimum and maximum periods of registration are: Minimum Maximum
Full-time 36 months 72 months
Part-time 48 months 84 months
Taught Doctorates
The normal minimum and maximum periods of registration are: Minimum Maximum
Full-time 18 months 36 months
Part-time 36 months 84 months
REQUESTS FOR TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts must be requested in writing.
Transcripts for graduate students are sent from institution to institution.
The processing time is 30 working days.
Confidential information regarding a student’s course of study, which will
not normally be released on the transcript, are: – Details of the Examiners Report
– The Names of the Examiners
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA
Postgraduate Certificate: A minimum of 15 credits (course work) with/out limited research writing component over one full-time semester or two semes-ters part-time.
Postgraduate Diploma: a minimum of 21 credits (course work) and a 9 credit diploma dissertation or research component (a maximum of 30 credits) over 2 semesters full-time or 3 semesters part-time.
MASTER’S DEGREE
Master’s degree is assigned minimum of 36 credits beyond the Bachelor’s degree. (One Credit is equivalent to 15 hours of lecture/seminars/tutorial or 45 hours of practicals). Core modules should be not less than 60% of all credits (24 credits), specialised modules (20% or 8 credits) and a research component (20% or 8 credits).
ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION
There are no resit in any graduate course. A student who fails a core module must re-register and be examined at another appropriate time. Students are
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expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the duration of their course. Fail-ure to maintain a 3.0 GPA will result in the student being placed on academic probation.
The University official alpha grading system is to be used for the marking scheme and transcripts.
APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS
The regulations governing the appointment of external examiners are to be in accordance with Section 5–11, Appointment of External Examiners, of Regu-lation 4 – ReguRegu-lations Governing Examination in Courses of Study, with an external examiner appointed for moderating and examination of research projects. Examiners of a Master’s degree should satisfy themselves that the student has a thorough understanding of the relevant techniques demonstrated through
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Performance Description Grade Grade Point Percentage Scale
Excellent A/A+ 4.0 90–100
A- 3.7 80–89
B+ 3.3 75–79
Good B 3.0 70–74
B- 2.7 65–69
Marginal Fail (Graduate) C+ 2.3 60–64
Fail C 2.0 55–59
C- 1.7 50–54
D+ 1.33 45–49
D 1.00 40–44
competence, application, review of literature and the capacity to critically evaluate results.
Appointment of External Examiners (Section 5–11 of Regulation 4)1
5. External examiners shall be appointed by the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (BGSRE) after considerations from the College/Faculty Board. Appointments of external examiners shall be for a period of not more than four years, in the first instance, but may be extended for a period of not more two years for a new course of study in order to provide continuity between successive groups of external examiners.
6. The duties of external examiners shall include:
a. consultation with members of the School Examination Panel in relation to the approval and moderation of examination papers and other forms of assessment;
b. consideration of the standard of marking of papers and other form of assessment and reporting to members of the School Examination panel on such revisions of the markings as they consider necessary;
c. attendance with or without one or more members of the School Exam-ination Panel at viva voce examExam-inations and oral examExam-inations which are held at the discretion of the external examiners;
d. confirmation, by joint signature with Chairman of the Board of Exam-iners, of the pass and classified lists of candidates including recommen-dation for the award of degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions;
e. submission to the Chairman of the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, reports on the examinations and on any matter relating to the organization, syllabus and structure of the course of study, with copies submitted to the Dean, as Chairman of the College/Faculty Board;
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1. Section 5–11 was modified to reflect the role of the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship in providing policy direction for, and supervision of, graduate courses.
f. such other duties as the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entre-preneurship may specify from time to time.
7. Where there is disagreement within the Board of Examiners about results or classification, the view of the external examiner shall prevail.
8. Unresolved disagreement between external examiners shall be reported to the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship.
9. External examiners shall be present at all meetings where the performance of candidates, which contributes to the final award, is being considered. 10. In exceptional circumstances, the Vice President, Graduate Studies,
Research and Entrepreneurship acting on the authority of the BGSRE, shall make arrangements for the external examining of a course of study during the absence of the external examiners, which may include the submission of written reports or the appointment of substitute examiners or both. 11. The BGSRE may prescribe that the external examiners shall be present for
consideration of all stages of the examining of a course of study.
APPEAL
An appeal against a decision by the course Examination Board may be made in accordance with the University’s general academic regulations.
A student may appeal against the grade for coursework, a thesis or dissertation granted by the course Examination Board if it can be shown that additional information has become available to the course Examination Board at the time it made its original decision.
The procedure for appeal is:
Within two weeks of being notified of the course Examination Board
deci-sion the student may appeal that grade by writing to the relevant College/Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordi-nator (FGSREC) giving reasons for the appeal;
The FGSREC shall obtain a report from the Examination Board on the issues
raised by the appeal and shall refer that report to a special committee formed to review the case;
The student shall be informed of the procedures that shall follow and of the date for the special committee will meet;
The student shall be invited to make a submission and appear before the
committee;
The student may be accompanied to any hearing by a member of the
Grad-uate Students’ Association or a person of their choice;
The committee shall consider the report from the course Examination
Board and any submissions from the student;
The committee may uphold or dismiss the appeal, and may confirm, raise,
or lower the appealed result or grade;
The decision of the committee shall be notified to the student, and the
course Examination Board in writing;
The decision of the committee shall be final.
Award of the degree
A candidate who is not deemed to be eligible for the award of a degree may appeal his/her case in writing to the College/Faculty Dean, within one month of the approval of the Board of Examiners’ recommendation. A special com-mittee, through the authority of the College/Faculty Board, shall be formed to review the case.
R E G U L A T I O N S G O V E R N I N G T A U G H T G R A D U A T E C O U R S E S O F S T U D Y
The University recognizes the need for research students to work in a stimu-lating and supportive environment. This necessarily involves the integration of research students with members of staff and/or collaborative entities work-ing in established research groups, on one hand, and with students on taught graduate courses, on the other. This is intended to avoid the isolation which can often occur at research degree level and to broaden student’s research expe-rience.
MPhil
Undertaking an MPhil Degree involves:
Critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic.
Demonstrating and understanding of research method appropriate to the
chosen field.
Presenting and defending a substantial thesis by oral examination of the
examiner’s satisfaction. PhD
Undertaking a PhD degree involves:
Critically investigating and evaluating an approved topic, with the
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gation resulting in an independent, original and significant contribution to knowledge.
Demonstrating an understanding of research methods appropriate to the
chosen field.
Presenting and defending a substantial thesis by oral examination to the
satisfaction of the examiners.
Research specific taught modules will vary according to the nature of the
individual research project.
The research dissertation, above all, should strive to provide high quality
applied research for the real world – research that can improve the quality of people’s lives.
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Research Dissertation 22 Credits 64 Credits
Core Modules
– Research Methodology 3 Credits 3 Credits
– Advanced Statistics 3 Credits 3 Credits
Research Project–Specific Modules 9 Credits (total) 12 Credits (total)
3 Modules
Research Seminar 3 Credits 8 Credits
(1 per semester)
1 Conference Paper/Reference Journal Paper
Total 40 Credits 90 Credits
The research degree is designed to foster explicit links between research and professional practice and development.
The research degrees provide a framework in which specific taught elements
appropriate to graduate study can be combined with a substantial piece of original research.
Research students will be given the opportunity to work with individuals
who are at the forefront in research in their field of interest.
It is expected that the majority of the students pursuing research degrees
should be sponsored by an end user of the likely outcome of the research project. Sponsorship can take the form of members of staff seeking funds from donor agencies.
RESEARCH DEGREE SUPERVISION
Panel of Supervisors
Graduate research degrees in the University of Technology, Jamaica are super-vised by a panel of two or more supervisors. The use of a panel of supervisors for a research student has benefits for both the student and the members of the panel. A supervisory panel can give the student access to a multifaceted support network, with a cross-section of experience and knowledge to guide the student through to successful completion of their research degree. The panel also provides for secondary members valuable staff development and experience in skills required to become an effective research supervisor. Principal Supervisor
The principal supervisor has primary responsibility for the technical direction of the research work and must be a recognized expert in the field of study. He/she must hold terminal qualification in the field, be actively engaged in research in the field, have published at least five papers in the field, for the supervision of PhD candidates, and at least three papers for the supervision of MPhil candidates hold an academic appointment in the University of Tech-nology, Jamaica or some other recognized university, and preferably have pre-viously supervised graduate research students.
Co-Supervisor and Other Supervisors
The co-supervisor meets essentially the same requirements (with the exception of the requirement of publishing three/five papers in the field) for the main supervisor but may be drawn from outside academia. This will ensure that the direction and monitoring of the student’s progress is informed by up to date subject knowledge and research developments in the relevant industries. A third (non-technical) supervisor may be added for providing advisement to the research student in matters such as preparation for and management of graduate studies, general principles of research method, and writing papers and the thesis.
Approval of Panel of Supervisors
Members of graduate research degrees supervisory panels must be approved by the Faculty Graduate Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Committee for their specific role on the panel on submission of curriculum vitae. Students may recommend particular persons to be considered as members of their super-visory panel, and, similarly, qualified members of the University may request assignment to a particular supervisory panel. The Board of Graduate Studies Research and Entrepreneurship, guided by the Faculty GSRE committees, holds final responsibility for approving the appointment of the best supervisory panel for the student’s research project.
Meetings
The full panel must together meet with the student being supervised at least three times during the period that the student is pursuing the graduate research degree: Once at the start of the course, once when the thesis is being finalized for presentation for examination, and once in the course of the course at a time to be determined by the lead/chief supervisor. A Supervisor’s Report (see Appendix II) must be completed at each meeting.
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Roles/ Responsibilities of the Panel of Supervisors The panel is expected to:
1. Provide satisfactory mentorship, guidance and advice. 2. Monitor the progress of the student’s research programme.
3. Establish and maintain regular contact with the student, and ensuring accessibility by the student, by whatever means is most suitable given the student’s location and mode of study.
4. Have an input in the students’ developmental needs.
5. Provide timely, constructive and effective feedback on the student’s work, including his/her overall progress within the course of study.
6. Ensure that the student is aware of the need to exercise probity and con-duct his/her research according to ethical principles.
7. Provide effective pastoral support and/or referring the student to other sources of such support, including institutional support services (student services).
8. Facilitate the student’s interaction with others conducting research in the field. This would include supporting the student in seeking funding to attend and participate in conferences.
9. Provide guidance for the student in researching and producing articles for journal publications.
10. Provide guidance for the preparation of the student’s thesis to satisfy the conventions of the discipline.
EXAMINATION OF MPHIL, PHD AND TAUGHT
DOCTORATE THESES
Candidates for higher degrees by research are required to have undertaken suc-cessfully an investigation and evaluation or a critical study of their approved topic, to have presented a satisfactory thesis, to have demonstrated their under-standing of the context and significance of the work, and to make a significant contribution to knowledge.
Appointments
Four examiners shall be appointed for a candidate – two internal examiners
(one of whom must be the candidate’s principal supervisor), one external and an independent examiner.
Internal examiners are to be appointed by the School of Graduate Studies,
Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE) in consultation with the appropri-ate College/Faculty, and should be persons competent and relevant to the candidate’s field of studies.
External and Independent examiners are to be appointed by the BGSRE in
consultation with the appropriate College/Faculty, and shall be persons of high academic standing with considerable graduate teaching experience, research degree supervision and expertise in the area to be examined.
If for any reason, it is proposed to depart from the pattern of appointments
in a particular case, approval shall be sought from the Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (BGSRE).
Board of Examiners
The membership of the Board of Examiners is as follows:
Chair – VP, Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship or, in his
absence, a person appointed by the Deputy President acting on the author-ity of the BGSRE. The Chair is not an examiner.
The College/Faculty Graduate Studies, Research & Entrepreneurship
Coor-dinator
External Examiner and Independent Examiner
Internal Examiners
College/Faculty Dean
Head of School
College/Faculty Examination Officer
Independent College/Faculty member
Functions of the Board of Examiners
Examiners expect the thesis to be well written and to reveal originality,
independence of thought and a deep knowledge of the field of study.
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Following receipt of the thesis, the External, Independent and Internal Examiners are to present independent written reports to the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship (SGSRE) prior to the oral examination.
The External and Independent Examiners adjudicate on the thesis, and are
to examine the candidate orally on his/her programme of work.
Following the adjudication of the thesis and the oral examination, the
External and Independent Examiners are to present to the SGSRE a written report and a unanimous recommendation for the award or otherwise of the degree.
Where the recommendation of the External and Independent Examiners is
not unanimous, the SGSRE through the authority of the BGSRE may: – Accept the recommendation of the external examiner; or
– Require the appointment of another external examiner
Thesis Submission
The Supervisory Panel is to ensure that the thesis is written in accordance
with University’s standards and procedures (see Guidelines for Writing Graduate Theses).
Five ring/paper bound copies of the thesis, along with a completed Notice
of Submission Form (see Appendix V), must be submitted to the College/Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordi-nator (FGSREC/CGSRE).
The thesis is to be distributed among the Chair, Internal, External and
Inde-pendent Examiners.
Each examiner must submit a written report directly to the SGSRE. The
report shall take account of the following aspects of the thesis: – presentation
– quality as a work of substance
– originality of thought, presentation and judgment – quality as contribution to knowledge, where appropriate – demonstration of techniques
The College/Faculty, upon receipt of the report will proceed with organizing the oral examination
Corrections are to be effected by the candidate and verified by the
FGSRE/CGSRE Coordinator after successful completion of the oral exami-nation.
Guidelines for Conduct of Oral Examination
1. The SGSRE shall ensure that all oral examinations are set under a reasonably uniform set of procedures, and in a controlled and orderly manner, avoid-ing unnecessary distress to the candidate.
2. For each oral examination the Chair shall: a. be present for the whole of the examination;
b. control the conduct of the examination ensuring that questions are put fairly and that the candidate is given adequate opportunity to answer; c. ensure that in reporting their conclusions on the results of the oral
examination, the examiners confine themselves to evidence arising from the oral presentation
d. ensure that the examiners’ recommendations are clearly indicated on the report.
3. MPhil candidates will be allowed 15–20 minutes to present their research, while PhDs and taught doctorate candidates will be allowed 30–45 minutes. Oral presentations by MPhil candidates are not mandatory and will be dependent on the Faculty’s/College’s preference.
4. Persons other than the candidate, the Chairperson, and the examiners may be present at the oral examination as observers only, subject to the approval of:
a. the Chairperson of the oral examination;
b. the Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordina-tor
c. the Dean
5. Public may ask questions, subject to the discretion of the Chair. However, responses will not be considered in the examination process.
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6. The Examiners are to:
a. satisfy themselves that the candidate has in fact done the work reported in the thesis and has sufficient understanding and grasp of the subject matter to be able to defend the thesis;
b. determine whether the candidate understands the significance of his/her work in the broad context of his/her subject;
c. clarify any points raised during the examination of the thesis; and d. report those aspects of the thesis and/or of the field of study on which
the candidate has been examined.
7. While the Chair’s responsibility is to ensure that the report is concise and unambiguous, it is also incumbent upon the Examiners to ensure that their recommendations are clearly expressed.
Board of Examiners’ Report
The report of the Board of Examiners shall unanimously recommend: a. That the degree be awarded; or
b. That the degree should be awarded subject to minor corrections to the the-sis being made or to an additional assignment being completed, to the sat-isfaction of the internal examiners; or
c. That the candidate should revise and resubmit the thesis for the degree; or d. That the candidate be awarded a lesser degree if the candidate fails to meet
the requirements for the degree being examined.
Re-examination
Re-examination is permitted, subject to the following:
a. a candidate shall resubmit for re-examination within the period of one year from the date on which permission for re-examination was granted; b. the examiners shall give the candidate guidance on the deficiencies of the
first submission;
c. the appointment of an additional external examiner may be required for the re-examination;
d. the examiners may exempt the candidate from repeating any part of the original examination which was deemed satisfactory.
e. If a candidate for the degree of PhD fails to satisfy the examiners, and is allowed a resubmission, the candidate may apply for examination for the degree of MPhil.
Final thesis submission
Following a successful examination, the candidate is to lodge three bound copies of the theses (black with letters in gold), along with an electronic copy, to the SGSRE (please see Guidelines for Writing Theses for binding specifica-tions). The candidate must sign a copyright release form.
Distribution of Bound Copies
One copy will be lodged in the Library
One copy will be presented to the relevant College/Faculty
One copy will remain with the SGSRE
Library Copy
All candidates are to follow the guidelines laid out in the Policy for
Regis-tration of Dissertations.
APPEALS
Students may appeal against an examination decision for a thesis, whether
at the first examination or re-examination, and request a review of the examiners’ recommendations. The Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Committee Coordinator (FGSRE Committee) shall form a Review Panel to consider such requests.
The Review Panel shall comprise of persons having experience in
supervis-ing and examinsupervis-ing research degrees, and who have had no previous involvement with the student. The Review Panel will have an independent Chair, who is a member of Board of Graduate Studies, Research and Entre-preneurship. A Graduate student nominated by the Graduate Student’s Association will be member of the Panel.
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Students wishing to request a review are required to give notice within three months from the date of notification of the result, and must submit the case for review within a further three months from the date of giving notice.
Requests for review are permitted only on the following grounds:
– That there is evidence of procedural irregularity in the conduct of the examination (including administrative error) of such a nature as to cause doubt as to whether the result might have been different had there not been such irregularity;
– That there is evidence of unfair or improper assessment on the part of one or more of the examiners. Students may not otherwise challenge the academic judgment of the examiners.
The Review Panel shall proceed promptly to hear the appeal, and make its
decision, which is final.
A student appealing has the right to provide the Review Panel with any
material deemed relevant to the appeal.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING GRADUATE THESES Thesis Length
The following is a guide, and candidates should consult their principal super-visor to establish the appropriate length of presentation for their thesis topic and the research undertaken.
Paper Size
Theses are to be typed on white letter-size paper (8½ inches x 11 inches). If diagrams, maps, tables and similar presentations do not fit on this sheet size, another size may be used.
Typing
Typing is to be on one side of each sheet only. Typeface is to be Times New Roman and font size 12.
Spacing of typescript
The text should be double spaced, with quotations, footnotes and bibliography being single-spaced.
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Pagination
Pages are to be numbered consecutively throughout the thesis. The abstract, acknowledgements, and table of contents are to be numbered using Roman
Numerals.
Ethical Clearance
Where it is required for a candidate to obtain ethical clearance for research, there must be written evidence that clearance was received.
Content and Style
Title Page
The title page should identify the type of degree being submitted. It should also include the full title of the thesis, the candidate’s name, the month and the year of submission.
Certificate of Authorship
The title page should be followed by the Certificate of Authorship signed by the candidate certifying the original authorship of the thesis. The Certificate of Authorship should read:
“I hereby declare that this submission is my own work and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person nor material which to a substantial extent has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma of a university or other institution of higher learning, except where due acknowledgement is made in the acknowledgements.”
Acknowledgements
Where appropriate, a brief acknowledgement of any substantial assistance received shall be included on a separate page inserted in sequence.
Abstract
Next in sequence is the abstract, which should not exceed 500 words in length
