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APPENDIX - Details of Core Courses

COURSE TITLE THESIS
COURSE CODE AA088001
This course introduces students to research by providing an opportunity to
conduct research in their area of specialization. The thesis should demonstrate
SYNOPSIS
students’ ability to conduct research as well as to report their findings accurately
and coherently.
At the end of the course, candidates are able to:
▪ demonstrate comprehensive, systematic, integrated, new, complex and
abstract idea of current critical issues in the most advanced frontiers of
knowledge of a field of study, discipline or practice.
▪ critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize new, complex and abstract
ideas and current critical issues in the most advanced frontiers of
knowledge of a field of study/discipline/practice and refine existing
concepts and practices. Solve complex, abstract and emerging
contemporary issues and challenges by independently applying
advanced research methods, analytical tools and skills to creatively
generate new knowledge, theories, novel solutions and/or new
practices within the field(s) of study/discipline/practice. Make
substantial contribution through the creation of new
knowledge/theories/ solutions/practice through originality and
independent research, which satisfies peer reviews and international
standards.
LEARNING ▪ demonstrate mastery of practical, technical skills/practices and
OUTCOMES scientific skills which is at the forefront of one or more areas of

specialization and to develop new complex skills or techniques and
solutions to resolve new highly complex and emerging problems.
Demonstrate ability to design and implement or adapt highly advanced,
specialized research methodologies which is at the forefront of one or
more area of specialization.
▪ communicate effectively research findings to peers, scholarly
communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise. Work
to deal with different people in learning and working communities and
other groups and networks, ethically and professionally. Convey
information, insights, ideas, problems and present solutions
cogently/coherently to peers, scholarly community and society at large
in the field of expertise. Demonstrate advanced/sophisticated
leadership skills and abilities to bring effective collaboration with a
diversity of partners.

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