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Chapter 6

Study Programs and Study System

Article 9
Joint graduate programs can be created between departments,
colleges, or institutes within the university, or between the university
and external educational/research institutions, according to the
regulations approved by the University Council , and based on
recommendations from the Standing Committee, after coordination
with relevant departments/colleges/authorities.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 9
A. If two or more departments from the same college subscribe to
develop a program:
1. A joint committee from the relevant departments is formed of
specialists in the proposed program as decided by the Dean of
the college.
2. The committee will propose the program outline according to
the guidelines for establishing programs outlined in Article 5
and its implementing regulations.
3. Upon approval of the program, a council for the program is
formed by a decision from the Dean of the college, based on the
recommendations of the department councils.
4. The Program Council assumes the responsibilities and
authorities of the department councils regarding academic and
student affairs only.
B. In the event of two or more colleges participating in the
development of a program:
1. A joint committee from the relevant colleges is formed of
specialists in the proposed program as decided by the Chairman
of the Standing Committee.
2. The committee will develop the proposed program outline
based on the criteria for program creation outlined in Article 5
and its implementing regulations.

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