Doctor of Philosophy Program in Engineering and Technology



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Doctor of Philosophy Program in Engineering and Technology
(International Program)

Curriculum Title

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Technology (International Program)

Degree Title

Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Technology)

Applicants’ Qualifications

A graduate of Master Degree in Engineering or Science or related fields with very good academic record (normally with cumulative GPA of not less than 3.50) and/or thesis experience; or a master’s degree student of SIIT with at least one international journal publication.
Two letters of recommendation.
The applicant must submit an English score of one of the following English language tests:
- TOEFL score of not less than 400 (paper-based) or 97 (computer-based), or 32 (internet-based).
- IELTS score of not less than 4.5
- TU-GET score of not less than 400

The score must not be older than two years, from the date on which it was issued, to the date of the application for admission to the program.

Approval of the admission by the SIIT Academic Committee.
After admission, the student must achieve one of the following English scores by the end of their first year. If the student cannot pass this English score, the status of the student will be terminated.
- TOEFL score of not less than 500 (paper-based) or 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based).
- IELTS score of not less than 5.5
- TU-GET score of not less than 500

Admission Requirements

The applicant must pass a selection interview conducted by an SIIT Committee consisting of at least 3 faculty members.
Admission to the program requires approval by the SIIT Academic Committee.

Remark: Students who have inadequate knowledge in some areas, may be required to take additional courses in those areas.

Academic System

1.	All courses are conducted in English. An academic year is divided into 2 semesters. Each semester consists of 15 weeks. Courses may be offered for a summer semester of at least 8 weeks duration. The total number of lecture hours required for the summer semester is the same as that for the regular semester. Enrollment for summer courses is optional.
2.	Curriculum
	2.1	Study Plan
		2.1.1	Plan 1.1 60 credits of thesis, the Thesis-only PhD Program Plan 1 (60 credits)
		2.1.2	Plan 2.1 - 12 credits of courses. - 48 credits of thesis.
	2.2	Thesis
		2.2.1	Plan 1.1 A student can register for a thesis in the first semester.
		2.2.2	Plan 2.1 A student can register for a thesis after he or she has studied for at least 1 regular semester or has gained 12 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and has grade “P” (Pass) in a qualification examination.
	2.3	Thesis Committee The Thesis Committee consists of at least 5 members: One principle advisor, faculty members of SIIT or Thammasat University, and at least one member who is not affiliated with Thammasat University and serves as an external committee member. The principal advisor must be an SIIT faculty member with a doctoral degree or equivalent or with an academic rank of at least associate professor in the program or a related program. The external committee member must be an expert outside Thammasat University with a doctoral degree or equivalent or an academic rank of at least associate professor in the program or a related program. A co-advisor (if any) must be a faculty member of SIIT or Thammasat University, or an expert outside Thammasat University with a doctoral degree or equivalent or an academic rank of at least associate professor in the program or a related program. The number of the committee members who are not the thesis advisor or co-advisor must not be less than the number of committee member who are the thesis advisor and co-advisor. The number of Thesis Committee members who are faculty members of SIIT or Thammasat University should not be less than that of the Thesis Committee members from outside.
	2.4	Thesis Final Defense Committee The Thesis Final Defense Committee consists of the same members as the Thesis Committee. However, the defense must be chaired by a thesis committee member who is not the advisor or co-advisor.
	2.5	External Examiner The external examiner must be appointed by the SIIT Academic Review and Rank Assessment Committee (ARRAC).

Period of Study

The maximum period of study to complete the program is 6 academic years.

Registration

The student must enroll in courses and/or register for a thesis totaling at least 6 credits but not more than 15 credits per semester for a regular semester and not more than 6 credits for a summer semester.

Academic Performance Evaluation and Graduation

1.	Evaluation of Academic Performance
	1.1	A credit will be earned only if the grade is not lower than grade “B.”
	1.2	Any student who gets grade lower than grade “B” in a compulsory course can re-enroll in that course only once. His or her student status will be terminated if he or she still fails to obtain at least grade “B” for the course in the second enrollment.
	1.3	Thesis assessment is graded as follows: S (Satisfactory) U (Unsatisfactory). Students must get grade “S” for their theses.
	1.4	Additional course assessment and English proficiency requirements are graded as follows: P (Pass) N (Not Pass).
2.	Graduation Requirements To graduate, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
	2.1	Plan 1.1
		2.1.1 Students must successfully complete 60 credits of thesis.
		2.1.2 Approval of the thesis by Thesis Committee and passing a thesis defense.
		2.1.3 Two international journal papers (accepted), and one international conference proceedings paper (accepted) or one national journal paper (accepted).
		2.1.4 Satisfying one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL (official or institutional) not less than 550 (or 213 for computer-based test or 79 for Internet-based test), or IELTS not less than 6.0, or TU-GET with a score of at least 550.
	2.2	Plan 2.1
		2.2.1 Students must successfully complete 60 credits comprising at least 12 credits of coursework and at least 48 credits of thesis.
		2.2.2 GPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent.
		2.2.3 Each required course must have at least a “B” grade.
		2.2.4 Two international journal papers (accepted), and one international conference proceedings paper (accepted) or one national journal paper (accepted). Please see list of journals approved by SIIT Academic Review Committee
		2.2.5 Approval of thesis by the thesis committee and the external examiner, and passing a thesis defense.
		2.2.6 Satisfying one of the following English proficiency requirements: TOEFL (official or institutional) not less than 550 (or 213 for computer-based test or 79 for Internet-based test), or IELTS not less than 6.0, or TU-GET with a score of at least 550.

Transferred Credits

A maximum of 12 credits of courses with all grades B or better can be transferred.

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Curriculum

List of Courses in the Curriculum

Course Descriptions

List of Courses Descriptions

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Application Procedures and Application Form

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