Approval of research courses and units for research degrees

A. Approval process

B. Evaluation and approval procedures

• Overview
• New postgraduate research course/degree and unit proposal evaluation and approval
• Reporting major and minor amendments to existing postgraduate research courses/degrees/units
• Possible model for faculty approval of new postgraduate research units and courses
  

C. Summary of action

The quick reference summary table: action required by faculties, Research Graduate School Committee, Academic Board and Council

D. Course proposal: masters by research, MPhil, PhD and professional doctorate program

Includes memo to Secretary, Research Graduate School Committee and request for course approval.

E. Unit proposal: masters by research, MPhil, professional doctorate program and PhD

Includes memo to Secretary, Research Graduate School Committee, request for unit approval and a section on how to complete the pro forma (rtf).

F. Request for course amendment

Pro forma for request for course amendment - masters by research, MPhil, professional doctorate program and PhD

G. Request for unit amendment

Pro forma for request for unit amendment - masters by research, MPhil, professional doctorate program and PhD

H. Request for disestablishment of unit(s)/course

Pro forma for disestablishment of courses / units - masters by research, MPhil, professional doctorate program and PhD