An original research study and a thesis are required for the M.Sc. degree. The subject of the student's research is chosen in consultation with his/her advisor. The student must submit and defend a thesis proposal at least 2 semesters before the intended date of graduation. Upon written approval of the proposal by the advisor, the MME Department will appoint a thesis committee, which will consist of the student's advisor and two additional members with related research interests. The student's advisor will be the chairperson and coordinator of the thesis committee. Midway towards the completion of his/her research the student must submit a progress report to the committee members for feedback. Upon successful completion of his/her research, the student must write an appropriate thesis and submit a draft to the committee for feedback. When the thesis is complete, the student must present his/her work in front of an open audience. This audience can be the graduate seminar attendees or a wider attendance. After the presentation, the student must defend his/her work to the thesis committee. If the defence is satisfactory, the thesis committee will sign the thesis and submit two original copies, one for the Department records, and one for the Library. An electronic version of the thesis in PDF format will also be submitted for the Department records and for dissemination. If the thesis is rejected, the candidate is entitled to request a repetition of the thesis one more time. In this case, the timing and terms of the resubmission of the thesis are determined by the thesis committee.