Those who submit designated tasks or theses and pass the prescribed review process are eligible for the prescribed degree.
Tasks or theses may be substituted with research outcomes from the UGRP (Undergraduate Group Research Program).
The submitted thesis is reviewed by a committee consisting of one faculty member recommended by the dean, one thesis advisor, and one faculty member recommended by the advisor.
Graduate Thesis
Advisor Assignment
Thesis Advisor : Within 6 months after admission.
Co-Thesis Advisor : Before submitting the thesis plan.
Thesis Submission Procedure
STEP 1
Submission of Thesis Proposal (Submission Location: Department Office)
Master's Program Students: Within 3 semesters of enrollment.
Doctoral Program Students and Integrated Program Transfer Students: (After passing the comprehensive exam) Within 7 semesters of enrollment / Within 7 semesters after transfer.
Integrated Program Students: (After passing the comprehensive exam) Within 9 semesters of enrollment.
Linked Program Students: (After passing the comprehensive exam) Within 9 semesters of enrollment, within 1 semester after obtaining a master's degree.
STEP 2
Thesis Proposal Evaluation
Evaluation by the Thesis Proposal Review Committee within 1 month after submission.
Passing Criteria
Master's Degree: Approval by at least 2/3 of the members present at the Thesis Proposal Review Committee.
Doctoral Degree: Approval by at least 4/5 of the members present at the Thesis Proposal Review Committee.
STEP 3
Submission of Thesis (Submission Location: Department Office)
Thesis submission in mid-May (scheduled for graduation in August) and mid-November (scheduled for graduation in February) after the thesis proposal is approved.
Thesis submission for doctoral degree cannot be conducted in the same semester as the thesis proposal review.
STEP 4
Thesis Evaluation
Passing Criteria
Master's Degree: Approval by at least 2/3 of the members present at the Thesis Evaluation Committee.
Doctoral Degree: Approval by at least 4/5 of the members present at the Thesis Evaluation Committee.
Re-evaluation: If the thesis evaluation fails, re-evaluation can be requested once in the desired semester.
STEP 5
Submission of Completed Thesis (Submission Location: Academic Culture Team)
Submission of printed and electronic copies of the completed thesis.