Page 24 - Unified Bylaws

Article 11
The study for the Higher Diploma consists of academic courses,
field work, and applied laboratory, provided that the duration of the
program and the required number of credit hours are as specified in
the classification and framework. The University Council, based on the
proposal of the Standing Committee, may increase the study period of
any program, not exceeding half the determined period.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 11
The study for the Higher Diploma consists of academic courses and
based on the following conditions:
1. The number of credit hours for a higher diploma program is 24
credit hours.
2. The minimum duration of the program is one year.

Article 12
A master’s degree can be pursued through coursework only,
or coursework and thesis, or coursework and comprehensive
examination, or coursework and graduation research. The duration
and number of credit hours must adhere to what is specified in the
classification and framework. The University Council may increase
the duration of any program by up to 50% of the determined period,
based on the Standing Committee’s proposal.

Article 13
The University Council approves the method of pursuing a PhD degree,
based on the recommendation of the Standing Committee. The
duration and number of credit hours must adhere to what is specified
in the classification and framework. The University Council can
increase the duration of any program by up to 50% of the determined
period, based on the Standing Committee’s proposal.

24 Organizational Bylaws of Graduate Studies
in Saudi Universities And The Rules of
Implementation at Prince Sultan University