MScF/MScFE programs

General (tentative) guidelines

Ordinarily a minimum of two years is needed to complete a MScF/MScFE degree.

Every student is required to:

  • work with your supervisor in organizing an Advisory Committee;
  • meet with advisory committee (within the first term) to design a plan of study and discuss thesis research study field/topic/title;
  • submit a graduate project/research-study plan (GF3001–04);
  • develop a written thesis proposal and submit to Advisory Committee for approval (GF3014)—follow the School of Graduate Studies Regulations and Guidelines for the Preparation and Submission of Graduate Theses and Reports available on their web site;
  • present thesis proposal to the GAU (within the first 8 months after initial registration);
  • complete course requirements (including the required courses of the GAU);
  • complete an annual SGS progress report (GF3012) and submit to DoGS by July 31st of each year of enrollment;
  • conduct thesis research and write a thesis;
  • present a draft of thesis to the Advisory Committee;
  • obtain acceptance of the thesis by the Advisory Committee (GF3006);
  • submit thesis to DoGS for format approval (check SGS web site for format guidelines);
  • submit required number of theses to be distributed to the Examining Committee by DoGS for reading and approval to proceed with the oral defense;
  • orally defend thesis to Examining Committee and the University Community (final approval of the thesis occurs at the oral examination);
  • complete required corrections as required by the Examining Committee;
  • submit the final copies of the thesis and associated paper work to SGS.

Masters

Estimated timetable guidelines for meeting the completion of degree requirements

*Note: Complete an annual SGS progress report (GF3012) submit to DoGS by January 15th of each year of enrollment

 

Term

Activity

Purpose

Form/s

1

Meet with Advisory Committee

To decide on courses and topic of thesis.

Complete graduate project/research—study plan

Required courses are: MScF Thesis (FOR6997) or MScFE Thesis (FOR6995) (6 cr hrs), Research Methods (FOR6913) (3 cr hrs) and Graduate Seminar (FOR6900) (3 cr hrs) FOR6900 is listed as "incomplete" on transcript until completed and credit "CR" is received.

GF3001–04

2

Presentation of thesis proposal to Advisory Committee, Faculty, and graduate students

Ensure that appropriate objectives are set and suitable methods chosen.

GF3014

2–4

Thesis research and writing thesis

To carry out a study in which an original question or objective is answered or achieved using scientific methods appropriate to the subject area.

 

4

Thesis is submitted to DoGS in FOREM

Should check for conformity with respect to established thesis guidelines and for consistency throughout.

GF3006

4

Thesis distributed to the Examiners

An Examining Committee is recommended by Advisory Committee on form GF3006 and invited by the DoGS.

 

4

Thesis is read by the Examining Committee

To decide whether the thesis is defendable. Final approval is done at the oral defense.

 

4

Oral presentation and defense of thesis before Examining Committee, Advisory Committee and academic community

To ascertain whether the candidate has a thorough understanding of the thesis, is able to present it competently, and to defend it convincingly. Thesis is acceptable based on the originality, contribution to research and suitable for publication in a refereed and reputable journal.

 

4

Submit required number of theses and paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies

To complete fulfillment of degree requirements and to clear the way for approval at higher university levels. It is the student's responsibility to make certain that the documentation is completed and signed, the required number of copies of the thesis are made and everything is delivered to the Graduate School within the deadline date set by the Graduate School for graduation.