Ordinarily a minimum of two years is needed to complete a MScF/MScFE degree.
Every student is required to:
1.
Work with your supervisor in organizing an Advisory Committee;
2.
Meet with advisory committee (within the first term) to design a plan of study and discuss thesis research study field/topic/title;
3.
Submit a graduate project/research-study plan (GF3001-04);
4.
Develop a written thesis proposal and submit to Advisory Committee for approval (GF3014) –
(follow the SGS regulations for thesis guidelines Regulations and Guidelines for the
Preparation and Submission of Graduate Theses and Reports available on SGS web site - http://www.unb.ca/gradschl/guidelines/index.html
- revised cover pg enclosed);
5.
Present thesis proposal to the GAU (within the first 8 months after initial registration);
6.
Complete course requirements (including the required courses of the GAU);
7.
Complete an annual SGS progress report (GF3012) and submit to DoGS by July 31 st , of each year of enrollment;
8.
Conduct thesis research and write a thesis;
9.
Present a draft of thesis to the Advisory Committee;
10.
Obtain acceptance of the thesis by the Advisory Committee (GF3006);
11.
Submit thesis to DoGS for format approval (checklist for students submitting final copies enclosed);
12.
Submit required number of thesis to be distributed to the Examining Committee by DoGS for reading and approval to proceed with the oral defense;
13.
Orally defend thesis to Examining Committee and the University Community (final approval of the thesis occurs at the oral examination);
14.
Complete required corrections as required by the Examining Committee;
15.
Submit the final copies of the thesis and associated paper work to SGS.
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Masters
Estimated timetable guidelines for meeting the completion of degree requirements
*Note: Complete an annual SGS progress report (GF3012) submit to DoGS by January 15th of each year of enrollment
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Meet with Advisory
Committee
To decide on courses and topic of thesis.
Complete Graduate Project/Research - Study
Plan
Required courses are: MScF Thesis
(FOR6997) or MScFE Thesis (FOR6995) (6 cr hrs), Research Methods (FOR6913) (3 cr hrs) and Graduate Seminar (FOR6900) (3 cr hrs) F OR6900 is listed as “incomplete” on transcript until completed and credit “CR” is received
Ensure that appropriate objectives are set and suitable methods chosen
GF3001-04
Presentation of thesis proposal to Advisory
Committee, Faculty, and
Graduate Students
Thesis research and writing thesis
Thesis is submitted to
DoGS in FOREM
Thesis distributed to the
Examiners
Thesis is read by the
Examining Committee
Oral presentation and defense of thesis before
Examining Committee,
Advisory Committee and
Academic Community
Submit required number of thesis and paperwork to the
School of Graduate Studies
To carry out a study in which an original question or objective is answered or achieved using scientific methods appropriate to the subject area
Should check for conformity with respect to established thesis guidelines and for consistency throughout
An Examining Committee is recommended by Advisory Committee on form GF3006 and invited by the DoGS
To decide whether the thesis is defendable.
Final approval is done at the oral defense
To ascertain whether the candidate has a thorough understanding of the thesis, is able to present it competently, and to defend it convincingly Thesis is acceptable based on the originality, contribution to research and suitable for publication in a refereed and reputable journal
To complete fulfillment of degree requirements and to clear the way for approval at higher university levels. It is the student's responsibility to make certain that the documentation is completed and signed, the required number of copies of the thesis are made and everything is delivered to the
Graduate School within the deadline date set by the Graduate School for graduation
GF3014
GF3006
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