Thesis Proposal Defense is a crucial step in the training of master's students, serving as an important measure and guarantee for improving the quality of master's education. According to the "Regulations on the Training of Master's Students at Huazhong University of Science and Technology" (Document No. [2023] 04 of the Graduate School), and in line with the "Implementation Rules for the Training Stages of Master's Students (Thesis Proposal Defense, Interim Assessment) in the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation" (Document No. [2024] 04 of the School, hereinafter referred to as the "Implementation Rules"), the notification for the 2024 Spring Thesis Proposal Defense is as follows:
### I. Assessment Candidates
Master's students of the 2023 cohort who meet the following conditions can apply for the thesis proposal defense:
1. They have completed the main courses.
2. They have completed the "Graduate Thesis Proposal" and the "List of Read Literature" under the guidance of their supervisors, and have obtained approval from their supervisors to participate in the thesis proposal defense.
Other master's students from cohorts prior to 2023, who have not completed this stage previously but are expected to graduate in 2025, are also required to undergo the assessment this time.
### II. Assessment Period
From now until June 30. The specific time is to be determined by each supervisor. For two-year master's students, the period from passing the thesis proposal defense to applying for the thesis defense must be no less than 6 months. The thesis proposal defense must be conducted before the Interim Assessment.
### III. Assessment Procedure
The thesis proposal defense for master's students is organized by their supervisors. Specific procedures are detailed in the "Implementation Rules".
### IV. Additional Instructions
1. Master's students need to submit their applications in the "Thesis Proposal Defense" section of the graduate training system. They must also submit hard copies of the "Graduate Thesis Proposal" and the "List of Read Literature" for their supervisors' review and signature.
2. The defense secretary will compile the assessment scores of their group in the "Summary Table of Master's Thesis Proposal Defense" and designate a student to submit all group materials. The defense secretary also needs to fully record the defense details and approval process in the system.
3. Submission requirements: Each assessment group must submit the following materials to the Graduate Office (Room 307, South Building 1) by July 5: one copy of the group's "Summary Table of Master's Thesis Proposal Defense", one copy each of the two types of reports for each master's student, and five copies of the "Graduate Research Capability Evaluation Form".
Attachments:
- "Regulations on the Training of Master's Students at Huazhong University of Science and Technology" (Document No. [2023] 04 of the Graduate School)
- "Implementation Rules for the Training Stages of Master's Students (Thesis Proposal Defense, Interim Assessment) in the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation" (Document No. [2024] 04 of the School)
- Graduate Research Capability Evaluation Form
- Template for Graduate Thesis Report
- Summary Table of Master's Thesis Proposal Defense
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School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation Graduate Office
June 4, 2024
