Course Content
Phase I – Prerequisite Coursework
EB5001 Research Methodology (3 credits) and EB5002 Statistics (3 credits)
(Only for students who do not have sufficient knowledge or background on research methodology and statistics)
Phase II - Comprehensive Examination
All PhD students are required to take a comprehensive examination in their respective areas of study. Only on passing of the comprehensive examination will students be allowed to commence on their research. Each student is only allowed two attempts to pass his/her comprehensive examination.
Phase III - Proposal Defence
Each student must publicly present and defend his/her research proposals.
The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase IV on passing of the defence of his/her proposal.
Phase IV - Thesis Preparation
The student proceeds to his/her data collection, data analysis and report writing.
Phase V - Viva Voce
After completion and submission of the thesis, the student is required to attend a Viva Voce to orally defend his/her thesis.