When should I find a Thesis Advisor?
Once you have decided on the broad subject area you want to research, you should consider who you want to serve as your Thesis Advisor. Students are suggested to choose an Advisor before or within the first semester of the second year.
Can I have an Advisor from another university?
In compliance with the MOE Degree Conferral Law, thesis advisors must be full-time or joint appointment of faculty members of NCCU. Adjunct professors, professors from other schools or assistant professors may be accepted upon approval by the IMAS Director
When can I apply for the thesis proposal examination?
Applications for thesis proposal examination can be submitted anytime during the semester after they have completed 18 credits in the degree program and obtained approval from their thesis advisor.
The thesis proposal examination should be completed within the same semester in which the application was submitted.
What should I do for thesis proposal and thesis defense?
Once students have found a Thesis Advisor and confirmed their commitment in writing, they should go through the procedure of the Thesis Proposal, finish the thesis, and complete the Thesis Defense to graduate. You may refer to this guide for details of the process.
What should I do after the thesis defense?
Congratulations on successfully defending your thesis! This is a significant milestone, and we at the IMAS Office are thrilled to celebrate your achievement with you.
Please refer to the Completing Graduation Process page for further info.
Can I have professors from other universities in my Proposal Examining Committee?
The proposal examining committee shall consist of at least three to five members, including the thesis advisor and two other members recommended by the advisor. At least one member should be a full-time faculty member from the College of Social Sciences.
External professors should account for no less than one third of the members.
