National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
College of Applied Sciences, Graduate Institute of Patent
Regulations for the In-Service Master's Program
- Approved at the 6th Curriculum Committee Meeting of Academic Year 2014 (Jun 18, 2015)
- Revised at the 1st Department Meeting of Academic Year 2015 (Aug 25, 2015)
- Revised at the 4th Department Meeting of Academic Year 2016 (Oct 19, 2016)
- Revised at the 9th Department Meeting of Academic Year 2016 (Jun 14, 2017)
- Revised at the 5th Department Meeting of Academic Year 2017 (Jan 05, 2018)
- Revised at the 9th Department Meeting of Academic Year 2019 (May 14, 2020)
- Revised at the 6th Department Meeting of Academic Year 2020 (Jan 13, 2021)
- Revised at the 1st Department Meeting of Academic Year 2023 (Sep 13, 2023)
Article 1
These regulations are formulated in accordance with the "General Academic Regulations of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology" (hereinafter referred to as "the University") to provide a basis for the graduate studies of students in the In-Service Master's Program (hereinafter referred to as "the Program") of the Graduate Institute of Patent, College of Applied Sciences (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute").
Article 2
Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from a domestic public or registered private university or independent college, or from a foreign university or independent college recognized by the Ministry of Education, or who possess an equivalent academic qualification, have been out of school for at least one year (calculated up to the registration deadline of the academic year of application), possess work experience, and have passed the Program's entrance examination, may be admitted to pursue a master's degree in the Program.
Article 3
The duration of study for students in the Program is limited to 1 to 4 years. Students must complete the required minimum credits for graduation and finish their degree thesis within the prescribed study period. Students may apply to extend their duration of study, with the extension limited to a maximum of 2 years.
Article 4
The minimum credit requirement for graduation is 36 credits, all of which must be courses offered by the Program. Courses offered by the Institute that are categorized as foundational or prerequisite courses shall not count toward graduation credits.
Article 5
For students in the Program applying for credit waiver and transfer, the maximum approved waived credits shall not exceed 6 credits (inclusive). Courses submitted for waiver must have been completed within 5 years prior to enrollment with a grade of 70 points or B- (inclusive) or above, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Review Committee of the Institute.
Article 6
Students in the Program may jointly sign a petition to request the offering of required courses, which shall be deliberated and decided by the Curriculum Committee of the Institute.
Article 7
Courses offered by the Program shall be conducted during the class hours specified by the school calendar each semester. A course will only be opened if the number of enrolled students reaches 12 (inclusive) or more.
Article 8
Students must confirm their thesis advisor and submit the "Thesis Advisor Consent Form" within one semester after enrollment. To change advisors, students must submit the "Application for Changing Thesis Advisor." If a student applies to have an adjunct teacher or a faculty member from another department serve as an advisor, they must be co-advised by a full-time or project faculty member of the Institute, subject to approval by the Department Meeting.
Article 9
The topic of the master's thesis must align with the professional domain of the Institute. Students must confirm their thesis topic with their advisor and submit it to the Institute for record before the start of their 3rd semester of study. Any subsequent change to the thesis topic must be submitted to the Institute for record no later than the end of the semester prior to the degree defense.
Article 10
Students must complete a course in Academic Research Ethics before the end of their first academic year and pass it before they may apply for the degree examination.
Article 11
Applications for the oral thesis defense must be approved by the thesis advisor and handled in accordance with University regulations. The Oral Defense Committee shall consist of 3 to 5 qualified internal and external members. A passing grade for the thesis defense is an average score of 70 points (inclusive) or above. Upon passing the defense, the Institute will recommend the student to the University for the award of a master's degree.
Article 12
If a student is absent for one-third (inclusive) or more of a course during the semester, the Institute shall directly evaluate and record the student's semester grade for that course as zero points.
Article 13
Any matters not covered in these regulations shall be handled in accordance with the University's Academic Regulations. These regulations shall take effect after approval by the Department Meeting, and the same shall apply to any amendments.
