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from the date of notification of his examination results. The appeal will not be
considered if the application exceeds the specified period.

Evaluation Format

All courses adopt an assessment system that incorporates coursework and/or
examination. The coursework may include written reports, case analysis, oral
presentation, class participation, journal article review, and term tests.

Graduation Requirements

Pass viva and fulfil the publication requirement. Students are required to provide proof
of acceptance of the following prior to graduation:

i) At least one (1) article in journals indexed by Thomson Reuters Web of Science
(WoS), OR
ii) At least one (1) book published by publishers listed in the Thomson Reuters Web
of Science (WoS) Master Book List or University of Malaya Press (UM Press) or
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) or any publishers recognised by the Faculty,
OR
iii) At least two (2) publications in refereed journals approved by the Faculty.

Any approved dissertation or part thereof that is subsequently published shall state
clearly that it was submitted for the Doctoral Degree of the University. Throughout his
study, a candidate may with the approval of his supervisor, or the Dean of the Faculty
publish papers of his work provided due reference is made to the University in the
publication.

Grading System

The grading system for all courses is as follows:

MARKS EQUIVALENT GRADE GRADE POINT MEANING
90 - 100 A+ 4.0 High Distinction
80-89 A 4.0 Distinction
75-79 A- 3.7
70-74 B+ 3.3 Pass
65-69 B 3.0
60-64 B- 2.7 Fail
55-59 C+ 2.3
50-54 C 2.0
45-49 C- 1.7
40-44 D+ 1.5
35-39 D 1.0
< 35 F 0

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