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Post Graduate Programs @FKE: Processes and Procedures

Muhammad Nadzir Marsono Postgraduate Academic Manager, FKE

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Briefing by SPS • http://www.sps.utm.my

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Contents

� About Faculty of Electrical Engineering � Postgraduate programs administration � Research programs � Taught Course programs � Things a student must know

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About FKE

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• UTM has the highest number of postgraduate students in the engineering field in Malaysia

• FKE has a good reputation in providing high quality programs in Electrical Engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels

• FKE offer six (6) postgraduate programs accredited by MQA

Why FKE@UTM

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FKE Quick Facts �Four (4) academic departments

� Communication Engineering � Control and Mechatronic Engineering � Electronic and Computer Engineering � Power Engineering

�Four centers of excellence �Fourteen research groups

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FKE Personnel

�Academic staff: 167 �Graduate faculties: 154 � Academic staff with professional

qualification:14 �Non-academic staff: 85

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FKE Postgraduate Programs � Postgraduate (PG) programs

� By taught course (4 programs) � By research (2 programs)

� Full-time and part-time programs � All PG programs conform with MQF and

accredited by MQA � 685 postgraduate students in 2015/2016-2

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• 3.5 years (7 sem) • Max 8 years (16 sem)

Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) by research

• 2 years (4 semesters) • Max 4 years (8 sem)

Masters of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) by research

• 1.5 years (3 sem) • Max 4 years (8 sem)

Masters of Engineering by taughtcourse M.Eng (Electronics & Telecommunications) M.Eng (Electrical Power) M.Eng (Mechatronics & Automatic Control) M.Eng (Computer & Microelectronics System)

PG Programs

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Power Engineering

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Control and Mechatronics Eng.

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Electronic and Computer Eng.

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Communication Eng.

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School of Postgraduate Studies

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Postgraduate Programs Administration

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Role of SPS

� Formulate policies for graduate studies; � Steer the Postgraduate Committee and

coordinate with academic faculties � Facilitates for both the academic and social

needs of graduate students � Manages

� Fee � Financial assistance and scholarships

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Other Units

� SRAD - Student Recruitment and Admission Division � Handover to AMD once students registered

� AMD - Academic Management Division � Student registration � Record and data management

� ISC - International Student Centre � Student support � Visa

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Postgraduate Programs Administration

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Role of FKE PG Office � Program owner for EE � Create and formulate postgraduate programs

in EE � Conduct taught courses for EE PG programs � Conduct assessments

� Proposal defense for Master and PhD by research � Viva for Master by research and PhD � Full assessment activities for master by taught

course

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FKE Administrators

� Dean: Prof. Dr. Johari Halim Shah bin Osman

� Deputy Dean (Academics): Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Wazir bin Mustafa

� Deputy Dean (Research): Prof. Dr. Mohamad Kamal A Rahim

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FKE PG Administration � Deputy Dean (Academics):

Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Wazir bin Mustafa

� PG Academic Manager: Assoc. Prof. Dr Muhammad Nadzir bin Marsono

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Field Coordinators • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Razali Ngah

Communication Engineering

• Dr. Noor Asmawati Samsuri Communication Engineering

• Dr. Asrul Izam Azmi

Communication Engineering

• Dr. Al Hadi Ab Rahman Electronics and Computer Engineering

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Field Coordinators • Dr. Suhaila Isaak Electronics and Computer Engineering

• Dr. Ridzuan Ahmad Mechatronic and Control Engineering

• Dr. Salinda Buyamin

Mechatronic and Control Engineering

• Dr. Md. Pauzi Abdullah Power Engineering

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Field Coordinators

• Dr. Junaidi Abd Aziz Power Engineering

• Dr. Saifulnizam Khalid Power Engineering

• Dr. Kamaludin Mohd Yusof IT Coordinator

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Graduate Secretaries � Mdm. Ruhayah Abdullah, Chief Clerk

� Viva – PhD

� Mdm. Noor Hidayah Mohamed Arif � Viva - Master

� Mdm. Nurliza Abdul Rahman � Records � MKEE, PKEE assessments

� Mdm. Nurhayati Adenan � Taughtcourse

� Ms. Norhamizah Zulkafli � Intake � Examiners nominations

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Postgraduate Counter

� Office hours � Sun to Wed: 08:30 to 12:30, 14:30 to 16:30 � Thu: 08:30 to 14:30

� Please observe office hour

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Website and Notice Board

� www.fke.utm.my/postgraduate � Bulletin board in front of PG Office P19a

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FKE Postgraduate Programs

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Academic Load � Bachelor degree

� >120 credits � Bachelors Degrees Projects (6 credits) - 240 hrs

� Master of Philosophy degree � 40 credits equivalent research - 1600 hrs

� Master of Engineering degree � By taught course, minimum 40 credits � 10 credits project - 400 hrs

� Doctor of Philosophy � By research, eq. 90 credits - 3600 hrs

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Research Programs Masters of Philosophy (Electrical

Engineering) (MKEE) Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical

Engineering) (PKEE)

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� Research � Continuous assessment (see next slide) � Proposal defense

� Sem 3 for PhD � Sem 2 for Mphil � Mid-semester

� Oral examination � Compulsory courses

� Research Methodology (UKEP0010) � University Elective (U******3)

MKEE & PKEE Program Structure

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Academic Standing � Overall standing

� KB – Kedudukan Baik (Good Pass) � Satisfactory in research assessment

� KS – Kedudukan Syarat (Conditional Pass) � Unsatisfactory in research assessment

� KG – Kedudukan Gagal (Fail) � Fail in research assessment

� Two consecutive KS will lead to termination of study

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Assessment for Research � Continuous assessment

� Submission of Research Progress Report every semester (see next slide)

� Assessment by supervisor � Potential grades

� Satisfactory (MM grade) ≥50% � Unsatisfactory (TM grade) ≥30%

� Conditional, termination after two consecutive TMs

� Fail (GG) < 30% � Termination of study

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Progress Report Submission • Progress report must be submitted every

semester online through GSMS. • Else will results in TM (Unsatisfactory) grade

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First Assessment � Proposal defense

� Critical review � Hypothesis � Methodology � Research design

� Semester 2 for MKEE, semester 3 for PKEE � Scheduled in mid-semester � Grades

� > 50% mark continue research � (40-50)% - re-present following semester � < 40% - termination of study

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Minimum and Maximum Study Period

� Minimum period � 6 semesters (30 months) for PhD � 2 semesters (12 months) for MPhil

� Maximum period � 16 semesters for PhD � 8 semesters for MPhil

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Graduate-on-Time (GoT)

� Graduate-on-Time (GoT) refers to students who completed their study within normal duration.

� 42 months (7 semesters) for PhD � 24 months (4 semesters) for Mphil

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Fast-Track PhD � Assessment for the first 3 semesters � Sem 1: Directed reading � Sem 2: Qualifying for PhD

� Converted to MPhil if students could not meet the PhD standard

� Sem 3: Proposal defense

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The candidate must obtain a minimum of CPA 3.33

bachelor’s degree and has presented at least two (2)

conference papers and the paper must be published in

proceeding with ISBN OR publish one (1) index journal

article.

The candidate must obtain a minimum of CPA 3.00 to 3.32

bachelor’s degree and has published at least one (1)

index journal article in Web of Science.

The candidate obtained strong recommendation from

supervisor

The application is forwarded in the second semester of studies or between 9 to 18

months of study programme

The application can be submitted once only.

Appeal for re-evaluation can be done only once not

axceed the duration of 18 months upon registration.

Conversion from Master To PhD

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PhD and MPhil Examination Fee � Examination fee was previously included in

tuition fee � RM2,500 for PhD � RM1,500 for MPhil

� Re-viva requires payment of fee

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Taught Course Programs MKEH, MKEL, MKEM, MKEP

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Taughtcourse Programs

� Master of Engineering (Computer and Microelectronic System): MKEH

� Master of Engineering (Electronics and Communications): MKEL

� Master of Engineering (Mechatronics and Automatic Control): MKEM

� Master of Engineering (Electrical Power): MKEP

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Duration and Academic Load � Intake in September and February � Normal: 3 semesters (1.5 years) � Maximum: 8 semesters (4 years) � M. Eng. 43 credits � Academic load between 6 to 18 credits

(suggested), 20 credits maximum per semester � No short semester

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Academic Standing for Coursework MARKS GRADE POINTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT 90 - 100 A+ 4.00

EXCELLENT PASS 80 - 89 A 4.00 75 - 79 A- 3.67 70 - 74 B+ 3.33 GOOD PASS 65 – 69 B 3.00 60 – 64 B- 2.67 PASS 55 – 59 C+ 2.33

FAIL

50 – 54 C 2.00 45 – 49 C- 1.67 40 – 44 D+ 1.33 35 - 39 D 1.00 30 – 34 D- 0.67 00 - 29 E 0.0

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Academic Standing

� Overal standing � KB – Kedudukan Baik (Good Pass)

CPA t 3.0 � KS – Kedudukan Syarat (Conditional Pass)

2.67 d CPA � 3.0 � KG – Kedudukan Gagal (Fail)

CPA < 2.67 � KS, KB students can proceed with their studies � KB to qualify for the degree.

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Graduation Requirements

� Pass all the subjects (43 credits) � Submitted Project Report (hardbound) � Obtain KB (Good Pass: CPA t 3.0) � Submit an application for a degree � Paid full fees

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Total Credits to graduate: 43 credits 4 Faculty Compulsory: 12 credits 4 Faculty Electives: 12 credits 1 Faculty Free Electives: 3 credits 1 University Elective: 3 credits 1 Intro to Research Method.: 3 credits 1 Master’s Project: 10 credits

Credits Breakdown

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Courses � 15 weeks of lecture � Typical 50%-50% courseworks /final

examination � 1 week study week � 3 weeks final examination

� Weekdays & Weekends � Pass or Fail courses – attendance ≥ 80% and

other individual lecturer’s requirement � Passing grade B –

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Masters Project

� One of the requirement for graduation (coursework program).

� Implemented in 2 (consecutive) semesters:- � Master’s Project 1 – 4 credits � Master’s Project 2 – 6 credits � Supervised by ONE graduate staff.

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Suggested Schedule � Sem 1 (12 credits)

� 3 cores/electives � University course

� Sem 2 (16 credits) � 3 cores/electives � Intro. to Research Methodology in EE � Project Part 1

� Sem 3 (15 credits) � 3 cores/electives � Intro. to Research Methodology in EE � Project Part 2

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Repeating Courses

� Improving Grade (UG) only for B – � Failing a Core Course – Repeat the course � Failing an Elective Course – Can be replaced

with other elective course. Grade replacement will be upon request – official request.

� Failing a program in 1st semester – can request for re-registration (KGDS)

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Appeal and Re-assessment

• Get opinion from supervisor or faculty – try to solve at the faculty level first

• Send appeal letter to faculty or SPS within 14 days after approval from the Senate Standing Committee for Examination or Examination Results and before the Senate meeting on the results.

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Things a student must know

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Academic Calendar

• Academic Calendar for 2016/2017 Session – http://www.utm.my/academic/calendar/

• Download Work Schedule for Course Registration, Application for Award of Degree and Examination from SPS website – http://www.sps.utm.my/sps/current-

students.html

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WEEK DATES ACTIVITIES

2 16 Sep 2016 Deadline for registration of courses ONLINE

3 22 Sep 2016 Deadline for late registration (with Penalty)

4 30 Sept 2016 Deadline Amendment to Registration Slip - Online

5 6 Oct 2016 Amendment to Registration Slip (with Penalty)

6 9 Oct 2016 Withdrawal of courses begins

9 3 Nov 2016 Deadline for course withdrawal

13 1 Dec 2016 Deadline Submission of Progress Report (Research Students)

15 15 Dec 2016 Deadline Submission of Progress Report (Supervisors)

15 15 Dec 2016 Deadline for Deferment and Withdrawal from Program

Important Dates

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Academic Rules And Regulations

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Graduation Requirements � Obtained Good Pass (KB); � Pass all the courses required by the program

and pass thesis/dissertation (if required); � Submit an application for conferment of a

degree; � Paid all fees; � Fulfilled other requirements � Students who could not complete within the

maximum duration will be given status of a Fail Dismissal (KG)

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• Registration for the programmes – Full Time – Part Time

• Course Registration – for every semester – Open one week before commencement of classes every

semester – Please refer to ACADEMIC CALENDAR at SPS website

for AMENDMENT and WITHDRAWAL of the courses – LATE REGISTRATION will be penalized RM 25.00/course – Failure to register course will be

COMPULSORY

TERMINATED

Registration

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How to register the course?

Get your ACID (http://acid.utm.my)

Go to STUDENT RECORD AND SUBJECT REGISTRATION (http://pendaftaran.utm.my/sps)

Register the Course *please refer to your faculty for the course

Print Registration Slip

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Getting Your ACID Account http://acid.utm.my

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Perform Courses Registration

• http://pendaftaran.utm.my/sps

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Course Registration Jargons � Credit Exemption (CE) � Credit Transfer (CT) � Audit (HS) � Compulsory Attendance (HW)

� Pass (HL) � Fail (HG)

� Insert/Delete � Course withdrawal (TD) � Deferment of study � Repeat Course (UM) � Redeem Grade (UG)

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Courses Offered This Semester

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Course Registration for PKEE FULL TIME

YEAR SEMESTER OF STUDY

1ST 2ND

1 PKEE1100 PKEE 1200

2 PKEE 2100 PKEE 2200

3 PKEE 3100 PKEE 3200

4 PKEE 4100 PKEE 4200

5 PKEE5100 PKEE 5200

6 PKEE6100 PKEE6200

7 PKEE 7100 PKEE 7200

8 PKEE 8100 PKEE 8200

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Course Registration MKEE

FULL TIME

YEAR SEMESTER OF STUDY

1ST 2ND

1 MKEE 1100 MKEE 1200

2 MKEE 2100 MKEE 2200

3 MKEE 3100 MKEE 3200

4 MKEE 4100 MKEE 4200

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MKEH Program

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Code Subject Status

MKEL 1123 Adv. Microprocessor System Core

MKEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing Elective

MKEL 1173 Adv. Digital System Design Core

MKEL 1233 Image Processing Elective

MKEL 1243 Software Engineering Elective

MKEL 1253 Speech Processing Elective

MKEL 1273 VLSI Design Automation Elective

MKEU 0013 Intro. to Research Meth. In Elec. Eng. Core UXXX 6XX3 University Subject Core

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Code Subject Status MKEL 1123 Adv. Microprocessor System Core MKEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing Elective MKEL 1233 Image Processing Elective MKEL 1243 Software Engineering Elective MKEL 1253 Speech Processing Elective MKET 1313 Communication and Computer Networks Core MKET 1323 Broadband and Multimedia Networks Elective MKET 1333 Optical Communication Elective MKET 1373 Sonar and Acoustic Engineering FREE Elective MKET 1423 Wireless Communication System Elective MKET 1453 Special Topic in Telecommunication Eng. Elective MKET 1463 Advanced Communication Electronic Elective MKEU 0013 Intro. to Research Meth. In Elec. Eng. Core UXXX 6XX3 University Subject Core

MKEL Program

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Code Subject Status

MKEM 1723 Advanced Process Control Elective

MKEM 1743 Modeling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems Elective

MKEM 1753 Advanced Instrumentation & Measurement Core

MKEM 1833 Linear System Theory Core

MKEM 1873 Real-Time Control System Design Elective

MKEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Elective


MKEM Program

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Code Subject Status

MKEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion Elective

MKEP 1523 Electrical Drives Elective

MKEP 1533 Power Electronic Systems Core

MKEP 1543 Adv. High Voltage Technology Elective

MKEP 1613 Power System Control Elective

MKEP 1633 Power System Devices and Apparatus Core

MKEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning in Energy Sector Elective

MKEP 1683 Alternative Energy Technology System Elective


MKEP Program

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Role of students and supervisors

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Supervision � Main Supervisor from University’s Academic

Staffs (Graduate Staff) � Co-supervisor from University’s Graduate Staffs

OR Outside the University � Supervision schedules arranged between

supervisors and students (Log Book from GSMS)

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Responsibilities of a Supervisor

The supervisor must ensure that the student has a plan for the research to be

conducted and give necessary advice needed whether on academic or personal

matters.

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Research Student Roles and Responsibilities

Register Research Courses Every

Semester

Make sure that there is no outstanding fee

every semester

Submit progress report to supervisor

every semester

Schedule a meeting with a Supervisor

Comply all the Post Graduate Rules &

Regulation for Graduation

Make a plan for the research progress

Have a professional relationship with

Supervisor Produce Publication Practice a good

research ethics

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Thesis Submission Requirement

Supervisor Approval Thesis is

ready to be evaluated

Fulfill the Post Graduate

Academic Rules & Regulation

Format of the thesis must follow

UTM Thesis Manual (2015

Edition)

Plagiarism check Verification

Complete all the required forms

Guidelines & Forms can be download

at www.sps.utm.my

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Plagiarism Check Requirement

Senate University only

allow ≤ 20% Similarity Index

per chapter

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Publication Requirement

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� PKEE – one (1) refereed article of two (2) conference proceedings; accepted or published in SCOPUS/ERA & WOS index.

� MKEE – one (1) accepted or published publication from journal article, conference proceeding or book chapter.

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Postgraduate Students Society

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Post Graduate Student Society

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No. Of Courses Course Code

PA1 PA2 PA3 PA4 PA5 PA6

Scholarship of Knowledge Communication Leadership

& Teamwork Research

Skill Life Long Learning

Ethics & Integrity

1 How to Find Your Research Gap & Good Research Objectives? √ √ √

2 Characteristic of a good literature review / Research Methodology √ √ √ √

3 Strategies of Becoming Productive Writer √ √ √ √ √ √

4 GOT Motivation Course √ √ √ √ 5 How to survive PhD Proposal? √ √ √ √

6 How to Publish High Impact Publication √ √ √ √ √ √

7 Data Analysis Workshop √ √ √ √ √ 8 Overcoming Writing Block √ √ √ 9 VIVA Defense Preparation √ √ √ √

PGSS Structured Courses Post Graduate Attribute Mapping – Some Examples

Note : PA – Postgraduate Attribute

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Getting Around

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FKE Buildings

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You are here

P19

P19a

P08 P03

P04

P05 P03

P07 P06

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FKE Map

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Cafeteria

PG Office (L-1) Class rooms (L-4)

Musolla

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Traffic rules and parking Staff only Students

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Thank You &

Welcome to UTM

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