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RESEARCH PROCESS

Dissertation (25 Credits)

Dissertation Submission

• After passing the Candidature Defence, student must write a
dissertation as the final phase of the MAcc programme. The
minimum number is 30,000 words and maximum word length for
dissertation is 40,000 words (footnotes, references, appendixes,
tables and figures are excluded).
• The dissertation must reflect original and significant research in
the student's chosen field. It must meet high standards of
scholarship as well as contribute to the body of knowledge in
that field.
• A student shall inform the Faculty about the dissertation

submission for examination in accordance to the procedure
prescribed, subject to approval of the dissertation title by the
Faculty.

• Upon approval of the dissertation title from the Faculty, the
student must submit five (5) printed soft bound copies to UMBS
Office and soft copy of dissertation report through MAYA Portal.
The dissertation must be checked and approved by
supervisor(s), through the Head of Department/Deputy
Dean/Deputy Director for examination.
• Examiners will be proposed by the supervisor(s). The
nomination will be endorsed by the Committee of Higher Degree
(with prior approval by the Faculty).
• Students must follow the format of dissertation set by the
University and complete the Dissertation Submission for
Examination form with verification by supervisor(s).
• A student who does not fulfil the required minimum (30,000
words) or maximum (40,000 word) limit shall apply for approval
with justifications from the Faculty at least one (1) month before
the date of dissertation submission for examination.
• Upon submitting the dissertation for examination, students do
not have to register for the following semester unless the
Committee of Examiners recommends a re-examination
following the Committee of Examiners’ Meeting and/or Viva.

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