Ph.D. in Information Systems
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Procedures
Independent Study I & II Guidelines:
The following are guidelines that explain what is to be expected from PhD students taking Independent Study I or II:
- It is strongly advised that student utilize the Independent Study I and II to help them prepare for their proposal. Although this is not mandatory, doing so will be very helpful in the preparation for one of the most important milestones in the PhD program
- The evaluation process for both Independent Study I & II are as follows:
- After approximately one month from the start of the semester, students will be expected to give a 5 minute talk (along with a presentation) explaining the work they have started in the Independent Study course. Following the talk, there will be Q&A and feedback.
- On the last week of classes, student will be presenting the work they have done in the Independent Study Course. The presentation will be 20 minutes, with 10 minutes QA
- Independent Study seminars will be attended by all students and advisors taking and teaching an Independent Study course in any given semester.
- The advisor will be responsible for 80% of the grade, while the other advisors teaching Independent Study classes in the semester will be responsible for the remaining 20%.