2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ...

2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ... 2006 Graduate Catalog and 2005 Annual R & D Report - Sirindhorn ...

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2006 Graduate Catalog Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) Tuition Fee The tuition fee which includes charges for instruction and academic advice is 3,000 Baht per credit. Education Support Fees The fees include services other than instruction, such as library, publications, thesis support, computing facility, counseling and placement, but do not cover the cost of damage to or loss of university property. The fees are charged at the following rates: Full-time student: 44,800 Baht per semester, 22,000 Baht for summer session. If register less than 6 credits in regular semester: 32,300 Baht per semester. If register less than 3 credits in summer session: 15,750 Baht for summer session. Status maintaining: 4,800 Baht per semester. The total tuition and education support fee per semester is approximately 72,000 Baht for 9 credit hours. Other fees such as late payment fee, late registration fee, and fine for overdue books may be charged. Financial Aid Internal and external scholarships are available each year to a number of students. For additional information, please contact the school heads or faculty members in the area of your interest. Academic Policies and Procedures Semester Period First Semester: Second Semester: June - October November - March Academic Regulations Registration A full-time student may register from 6 to 12 credits per regular semester and no more than 6 credits in summer. A student who does not register to take any course in a semester must pay the "Student Status" maintaining fee. Evaluation of Academic Performance The academic performance of students on a taught course is measured by the grade point average (GPA) system or equivalent. The following grades are used: Grade Point Significance A B+ B C+ C D F S U 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.0 0.0 - - Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Very Poor Inadequate Satisfactory Unsatisfactory 8

2006 Graduate Catalog Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) Master Degree Programs Admission Requirements • Bachelor degree in engineering or science from institutions approved by SIIT Academic Review Committee (ARC). • Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 with research experience, or overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, or top 20% of the class. • Two letters of recommendations. • Approval of the admission by SIIT Executive Committee. Graduation Requirements A candidate for a master of science in engineering or technology program must successfully complete 39 credits and meet other requirements as follows: 1. Twelve credits of taught courses (see the course descriptions) with a GPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent. 2. Twenty seven credits of thesis. 3. At least one paper on thesis results must have been accepted for publication in a reputable international journal approved by the Academic Review Committee. The following alternate requirements may be used: at least one paper must have been accepted by a national journal approved by the Academic Review Committee and one by a refereed international conference. 4. Approval of the thesis by an external examiner appointed by the Executive Committee. 5. Satisfying one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL not less than 530 marks (or 197 marks for computerized test), or IELTS not less than 6.0, or pass the TU-GET with a score of at least 550. Each student is expected to satisfy this English requirement within one year of enrolment. Students with insufficient background may be required to take some basic courses and obtain satisfactory grades, as determined by the thesis committee. Thesis Committee The Thesis Committee consists of a) the chairperson who is a faculty member of SIIT and the student’s advisor, and b) two members, at least one of whom is a member of SIIT. External Examiner The external examiner must be appointed by the Executive Committee. Maximum Period of Study 4 years Taught Courses Credits ES 801 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3 or ES 811x Theory of Computation 3 ES 802 ES 803 ES 804 Research Methodology Special Study Selected Topic 3 3 3 9

<strong>2006</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 />

9

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