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<strong>2005</strong> <strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />

<strong>Sirindhorn</strong> International Institute of Technology (SIIT)<br />

Master Degree Programs<br />

Admission Requirements<br />

• Bachelor degree in engineering or science from institutions approved by SIIT Academic Review<br />

Committee (ARC).<br />

• Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 with research experience, or overall cumulative GPA of at least<br />

3.00, or top 20% of the class.<br />

• Two letters of recommendations.<br />

• Approval of the admission by SIIT Executive Committee.<br />

Graduation Requirements<br />

A c<strong>and</strong>idate for a master of science in engineering or technology program must successfully complete 39 credits<br />

<strong>and</strong> meet other requirements as follows:<br />

1. Twelve credits of taught courses (see the course descriptions) with a GPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent.<br />

2. Twenty seven credits of thesis.<br />

3. At least one paper on thesis results must have been accepted for publication in a reputable international<br />

journal approved by the Academic Review Committee. The following alternate requirements may be<br />

used: at least one paper must have been accepted by a national journal approved by the Academic<br />

Review Committee <strong>and</strong> one by a refereed international conference.<br />

4. Approval of the thesis by an external examiner appointed by the Executive Committee.<br />

5. Satisfying one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL not less than 530 marks (or<br />

197 marks for computerized test), or IELTS not less than 6.0, or pass the TU-GET with a score of at<br />

least 550. Each student is expected to satisfy this English requirement within one year of enrolment.<br />

Students with insufficient background may be required to take some basic courses <strong>and</strong> obtain satisfactory grades,<br />

as determined by the thesis committee.<br />

Thesis Committee<br />

The Thesis Committee consists of a) the chairperson who is a faculty member of SIIT <strong>and</strong> the student’s advisor,<br />

<strong>and</strong> b) two members, at least one of whom is a member of SIIT.<br />

External Examiner<br />

The external examiner must be appointed by the Executive Committee.<br />

Maximum Period of Study<br />

4 years<br />

Taught Courses<br />

Credits<br />

ES 801 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3<br />

or ES 811x Theory of Computation 3<br />

ES 802<br />

ES 803<br />

ES 804<br />

Research Methodology<br />

Special Study<br />

Selected Topic<br />

3<br />

3<br />

3<br />

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