Please refer to the following changes to ensure smooth application and progress of thesis proposals:


*For Ph.D. Candidates*


- Public proposal presentation is omitted for students enrolled after 2013 (only individual proposal evaluations will be conducted).

- Students enrolled before 2013 will undergo separate public proposal presentations.

- Both Ph.D. candidates conducting public proposal presentations and those who are not must submit the "Thesis Proposal Evaluation Application Form" and "2024 Thesis Proposal Confirmation for Ph.D. Candidates (Excel File)."

- After filling out personal information, candidates must submit the Thesis Proposal Evaluation Report Form to their advisors.


*For Master's Candidates*


- Both public and individual proposal evaluations will be conducted.

- Use the "2024 Thesis Proposal Confirmation for Master's and Ph.D. Candidates (Excel File)" to confirm eligibility regarding comprehensive exams and English proficiency (foreign students should meet TOPIK standards [Level 4 or above]).

- Submit the "Thesis Proposal Evaluation Application Form" and "2024 Thesis Proposal Confirmation for Master's and Ph.D. Candidates (Excel File)."

- After filling out personal information, candidates must submit the Thesis Proposal Evaluation Report Form to their advisors.


<Detailed Schedule>


1. Submission of Thesis Proposal Evaluation Application Form and 2024 Thesis Proposal Confirmation for Master's and Ph.D. Candidates (Excel File): From February 15th, 2024 (Thursday) to February 23rd, 2024 (Friday) until 5:00 PM.


- Download the Thesis Proposal Evaluation Application Form and Proposal Confirmation (Excel File) from the attachments, fill them out, and submit them to the department office email (com001@korea.ac.kr).

- Supervisor's signature is required.

- Submit proof of meeting graduation requirements (for Master's candidates: academic conference presentation posters, proposal confirmation Excel file; for Ph.D. candidates: first page of the thesis with title and abstract, academic conference presentation posters, etc.).


2. Submission of Thesis Proposal Presentation Statement: Deadline is March 1st, 2024 (Friday) by 5:00 PM.


- Submit via email to the department office (com001@korea.ac.kr).

- No revisions are allowed after submission. Explain any necessary changes during the presentation.

- Strict adherence to the deadline (failure to meet the deadline will result in automatic cancellation of proposal application).


3. Thesis Proposal Presentation Date: Friday, March 8th, 2024.


- Submit presentation PPTs to the department office email (com001@korea.ac.kr) by 11:00 AM on March 7th (Thursday).


4. Instructions from the Head Professor regarding Thesis Proposal (*Applicable to both Master's and Ph.D. candidates*)


1) Ensure that the proposal evaluation schedule considers the deadline for submitting the Thesis Proposal Evaluation Report.

2) Submit the thesis proposal to the committee members at least three days before the deadline for the report.

3) Discuss detailed proposal presentation schedules with the advisor while adhering to the deadline.


*For Inquiries: Department Office (02-3290-2250).*


5. Submission of Thesis Evaluation Report:


Submit the evaluation report to the administrative office of the general graduate school teacher by March 25th, 2024 (Monday).