The Master by research is supervised by a graduate faculty or a panel of graduate faculty members. The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly. Student must complete a minimum of 40 credits, and must obtain a final academic grade of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA. Minimum 40-credit consists of several subject modules including faculty compulsory, faculty electives, a university elective module and a Master s project.