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A candidate shall submit his dissertation for examination after the title has been
approved within the stipulated duration. A candidate who fails to do so shall renew
the registration for the subsequent semester unless an approval is given by the Dean
of the Faculty to extend the submission deadline. If the Dean of the Faculty is the
candidate’s supervisor, the extension of submission deadline is subject to the approval
by the Deputy Vice Chancellor concerned.

Upon approval of dissertation title from the Faculty, submit five printed soft bound
copies and one soft copy (PDF format) of thesis to UMGSB. The thesis must be checked
and declared by supervisor(s), through the Head of Department/Deputy
Dean/Deputy Director for examination.

Examiners are proposed by the supervisor(s). The nomination is then endorsed by the
Committee of Higher Degree prior approval by Faculty. For the external examiners’
nomination, approval from the University Senate are required.

Follow the format of dissertation set by the University and complete the Submission of
Thesis for Examination form with verification by supervisor(s) prior to submission of
dissertation.

Refer to PhD/DMgt Guideline handbook

A candidate shall not submit as a dissertation any work including an idea, writing,
data or any creation of any other person or work that has already been submitted for
a degree in this or any other university or institution. However, he may incorporate any
part of any such work into his dissertation provided that the candidate has obtained
permission or indicate clearly the original referral source of the work that has been
incorporated.

A candidate who does not fulfill the required minimum or maximum word limit shall
apply with justification and obtain approval from the Faculty at least 1 month before
the date of submission of his dissertation for examination.

Upon submitting the thesis for examination, candidate does not has to register for the
following semester unless the Committee of Examiners recommends a re-examination
following the Committee of Examiners’ Meeting and/or Viva.

The possible results from Viva:

• Attained sufficient academic merit for the award of the degree without
amendments/ corrections to the dissertation
• Attained sufficient academic merit for the award of the degree subject to
minor corrections to be made within a period of 3 months as required by the
Committee of Examiners and subject to confirmation of the corrections by the
supervisor.

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