Master's Thesis.

Catalog description

The thesis topic must be approved by the major advisor and filed with the Dean of the Graduate Studies office at least six months before the candidate expects to graduate. The thesis is a major research paper. Students anticipating doing a thesis should begin planning early, such as the first semester of the master’s program. A thesis must be arranged in advance, incorporating the sponsorship of a faculty member with appropriate expertise to oversee the project, and with the permission of the department chair. Depending on the nature of the research, it may also need to go before the Institutional Review Board the semester before the student enrolls in MCOM-699 Thesis – that means IRB approval is required a semester in advance. The thesis must be completed around mid-term to allow time for the defense by department faculty and the required review by the Graduate School office staff. The department will retain a copy of the thesis in its archives. Students doing a thesis will defend it before a review committee of faculty members. Students must register for MCOM-699 Master’s Thesis every term until the project is completed. A graduate student may not take both MCOM-695 Professional Project and MCOM-699 Master’s Thesis. Prerequisite: Must have been granted candidacy status by the Graduate School, and be enrolling for the final semester of master’s studies.