Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (M IDST)
A course of study for the M IDST degree includes:
Coursework:
Relevant courses are selected from those offered by IDST and in the graduate programs and faculties across the university. Coursework normally includes six graduate courses, two of which may be independent study/directed reading courses with a maximum of two courses taken at another university.
The proposal outlines the research question, relevant literature, methodology, and research design of the proposed study. An oral presentation of the proposal is also required. The Supervisor and Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee must approve the proposal and oral examination, and Ethics approval (if appropriate) must be obtained before the research can proceed.
A Master's Thesis:
The thesis incorporates all of the elements of the research proposal outlined above plus the documentation and analysis of a student's actual research project. The presentation of the thesis and subsequent oral examination must meet all of the requirements as outlined in the UNB Calendar, 22 A.
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