Requirements for Master’s Degree Program
In order to be awarded a Master’s degree the student must:
A. Meet the requirements of the courses that are included in his study program at a minimum GPA of 75, and with a grade of at least 65 in each course.
B. Demonstrate the required knowledge of languages (see article 26.06).
C. Present a seminar lecture on his work. In a research/project option the lecture will be given not later than one month prior to the date of the submission of the research paper to the School. In a final-paper option, the Committee will determine the date and the way of fulfilling this requirement. The lecture will be properly advertised at the Technion (see article 29.03).
D. Submit a thesis on the research, the engineering project, or the final-paper (see article 29).
E. Pass a defense examination on the thesis.
Articles C, D, E do not apply to students in the non-thesis option.
| Master’s degree track | Duration of studies (in semesters)* | Coursework** | Expanded English course requirement - Semester 1 | Performance on research/ project | Giving a seminar/ lecture | Submission of final paper | Final examination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research thesis | 8 | - | V | Scope of 20 credits | V | V | V |
| Comprehensive engineering project | 8 | - | V | Scope of 20 credits | V | V | V |
| Final paper | 8 | - | V | Scope of 12 credits | V | V | V |
| Without thesis | 8 | At least 40 credits | V | - | - | - | - |
* The duration of the studies will be reduced or increased based on the supplementations / credits / reductions determined upon admission to the program.
** Subject to the academic unit’s curriculum.