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SUPERVISION POLICY OF POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATES AT
THE UNIVERSITI MALAYA

1. Purpose

This policy was created with the following objectives:

(1) To explain the criteria for the appointment of the supervisor and the
role and responsibilities of the supervisor to the candidate in the
research mode and the coursework and research modes.

(2) To assist the Responsibility Centre (RC) in making plans for the
infrastructure, the workload of the academic staff and intake of
candidates.

(3) To ensure the quality of supervision is assured and that the research
produced by the candidate is consistent with the mission and vision of
the University.

(4) As a guide for academic staff and candidates in
the Universiti Malaya in executing the responsibilities as a
supervisor and research candidate.

2. Appointment of Supervisor

The appointment of a supervisor must meet the following criteria:

(1) It is encouraged to appoint at least two (2) supervisors for each
candidate. If only one supervisor is appointed, the supervisor must
have the experience of supervising until graduation at least two (2)
candidates.

(2) The appointed supervisor must have a minimum qualification
equivalent to the degree or at par with the program registered by the
candidate.

(3) If the supervisor does not have the qualification stated, experience in
the research field or related industry can be considered as the criteria
for appointment as a Supervisor.

(4) The appointment of a Supervisor shall take into account the research
skills and experiences which are consistent with the research field of
the candidate.