1. University Requirements
Students are assessed on the basis of their performance in course examinations and other assignments. The grading system is as follows:
| Letter Grade | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D+ | D+ | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Point | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Standard | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Pass | Failure | |||||
2. Programme Requirements
A student is required to take a minimum of 8 postgraduate courses (24 credits in total), within a normal period of two years (Part-time mode) or one year (Full-time mode) of which 3 should be required courses and 5 should be elective courses. An exemption from a required course may be sought provided that the student has a sufficient background and knowledge in the required course. The exempted course must be replaced with an approved elective course. Other MSc courses from the Faculty of Engineering may be taken as electives with the approval of the Division Head. A student is required to complete the prescribed coursework with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or above.