Master of Science by Research (Full Time & Part Time)

Candidates may apply Masters by Research in the following areas:

General Management
Technology Management
Banking & Finance
Economics and related issues
Marketing
Accounting
Business Information System
and any other relevant topics

Duration of Study

Programme	Full Time	Part Time
Masters by research	2 years of supervised study inclusive of one year writing-up period. The submission of thesis is before the end of the writing-up period 4 years of supervised study, inclusive of one year writing-up period.	4 years of supervised study, inclusive of one year writing-up period. The submission of thesis is before the end of the writing-up period

Programme

Full Time

Part Time

Masters by research

2 years of supervised study inclusive of one year writing-up period.

The submission of thesis is before the end of the writing-up period 4 years of supervised study, inclusive of one year writing-up period.

4 years of supervised study, inclusive of one year writing-up period.

The submission of thesis is before the end of the writing-up period

Minimum Admission Requirements for Masters in Research

A minimum of a Lower Second Class Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, recognised by the Senate of UTB.

AND

At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or a valid IELTS score of 6.0 or a valid TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to show that they have continued to study or work in the medium of English.

Mature candidates who do not meet the above minimum requirements but have significant relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. Admissions criteria for mature candidates are in place and such applications shall be considered on a case by case basis.
Additional admission requirements may be set by the programme area, such as having a required qualification in a relevant area, submission of a satisfactory research proposal and passing an interview.
A candidate will only be offered a place if the faculty is able to provide adequate supervision and facilities in the candidate’s proposed area of research.