PSUT Portal - What are the conditions that must be met by a faculty member in order to be able to teach or supervise Master's theses?
The faculty member must hold the rank of professor or associate professor, must have published two papers within the last 5 years. As for the assistant professor, he/she must have published two papers during the last 3 years.
- What are the conditions that must be met by a faculty member in order to be a member of the Master's Thesis Defense Committee?
The faculty member must hold the rank of professor or associate professor, must have published two papers within the last 5 years. As for the assistant professor, he/she must have published two papers during the last 3 years.
- What conditions should be met by an external member of the defense committee ?
The faculty member must hold the rank of professor or associate professor and must have published two papers within the last 5 years.
- What is the maximum number of students I can supervise?
This is defined by the rank: 6 students for professor, 4 students for the associate professor, and 2 students for the assistant professor.
- Is a full-time lecturer permitted to teach or supervise in the Master's programs?
No, this is not permissible.
- Are there any certain requirements for the faculty members who prepare the Master's comprehensive exam?
The faculty member must hold the rank of professor or associate professor.
- How many members are needed to form a Master’s thesis defense committee?
Three members, at least one of them should be an external member, in addition to the supervisor.
- What is the minimum GPA that qualifies a student for a full or half-scholarship?
A minimum of 80% for the half-scholarship. A minimum of 85% for the full scholarship.