B.TECH (TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

UME Candidates (100 Level)

The normal university required entry qualification for the programmes shall include 5 credit passes in ordinary level subjects: English Language Mathematics, and any two (2) from the following science subjects Physics/Chemistry/Biology and any other one from Geography/Economics/Commerce/Agricultural Science.

 

(ii)          Pre-Degree Candidates:

The requirement is as that of the UME candidates above. In addition, such candidate would have successfully gone through the University’s one year Pre-Degree programme.

 

(iii)         Direct Entry (200 Level or 300 Level):

Candidates must have passes in at least English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography/Economics at GCE, ‘A’ level or equivalent. In addition to UME entry requirement:

(a)        No subject is counted at both Ordinary and Advanced Levels.

(b)        National Diploma with Upper Credit grade/ or its equivalent in Environmental Management, Engineering and Transport.

Candidate with HND or OND (or equivalent qualification) with pass at upper credit level in science related courses from recognized institutions may be admitted to 200 level provided such candidates satisfy UME entry requirements

 

(iv)         lnter/lntra School Admission

This type of admission is into the 200 level. Candidates from recognized institutions may be allowed to transfer to 200 level provided they have relevant qualifications as judged by the Department and their exit from such institutions are not related to disciplinary action.

 

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (M.TECH,/M.PHIL/Ph.D)

Objectives of the programmes

The objectives of the postgraduate programmes are as follows:

1. To provide an educational programme through research and examinations leading to a post-gradual degree in Transport Management.
2.  To foster investigation and research in the development and improvement of the transport sector of Nigeria development in particular and the developing countries in general.
3. To expose students to both theoretical and practical aspects of transport and logistics management which exchange effective participation in national and regional development programmes
4. To produce seasoned lecturers that will teach transport in Nigeria tertiary institutions and provide the student with ample opportunities to show case his/her research capability by going into in depth research in carefully selected areas of specialisation

 

M.TECH Admission Requirements

i.          The programme leading to the award of M.Tech degree is open to the following applicants:

• Every candidate must have five O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and Geography or Economics and two other subjects from Government, Commerce, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science and Biology at O’level as basic requirement.

Admission requirements for M.Tech (Transport Management) degree, in addition to the basic O’ Level requirement are as follows:

• Holder of Bachelor’s degree of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology or any other recognized University who have obtained at least a second class lower degree in either Transport Management or studies, Social and Management Sciences, Engineering or Environmental Studies.
• Holders of Professional Master in Transport Management (MTM) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology or with it equivalent from any other recognized University with not less than 60% weighted point average.
• Candidates will be required to satisfy the Departmental requirement for application screening when necessary.

2. Programme Duration

The minimum period for the M.Tech programme shall be four (4) semesters for full time students (two  semesters for course work and the remaining two semesters for project) and six (6) semesters (three semesters for course work and three semesters for project) for part time students. The maximum period allowable for M.Tech shall be six (6) semesters for full time student and eight (8) semesters for part time students.

      3.  Degree Requirements

To obtain an M. Tech in Transport Management, a candidate must:

 

1. Satisfy a minimum of 50 units, made up as follows:

• 36 units of compulsory courses
• 8 units of elective courses
• 6 units of research project

ii.         Satisfy seminar requirements prescribed by the Department

iii.        Satisfy all other requirements as stipulated in the regulations of the School of Postgraduate Studies.

 

Ph.D (Transport Management)

1. M. Phil/PhD Requirement

A candidate with an M.Tech degree in Transport Management or its equivalent with a minimum weighted average of 55% and maximum of 59.9% can be admitted to this programme. Such is therefore required to fulfill the following requirements to proceed to Ph.D programme:

• Satisfy the course work requirements prescribed by the department depending on such deficiencies.
• Satisfy all other requirements for conversion to Ph.D as stipulated in the regulations of the Postgraduate School.

 

2. Ph.D Admission Requirement

The Programme leading to the Award of Doctor of Philosophy degree is open to candidates holding the Master’s degree from either the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology or any other recognised Universities with a weighted average score of not less than 60%.

In addition to this:

1. Candidates will be required to submit a research proposal in their proposed area of study to be assessed along with their application for admission.
2. Admission of candidates will be based on availability of supervisors

 

 To obtain a Ph.D in Transport Management, a candidate must:

• Satisfy the course work and seminar requirements prescribed by the department.
• Submit a thesis on approved project. He/She shall be required to pass oral examination. The board of examiners shall be constituted according to the regulation of the Postgraduate School.
• Satisfy all other existing requirements as stipulated in the regulations of the Postgraduate School.

 

3. Duration

The minimum period for the Ph.D. programme shall be six (6) semesters for full time students (two  semesters for course work and the remaining four semesters for project) and ten (10) semesters for part time students (four semesters for course work and six semesters for project).

On the expiration of the maximum duration, a candidate may apply in writing for an extension of not more than two semesters, after which his/her studentship will lapse.

 

Describe the grading system and policy on students’ probation, withdrawal and expulsion

1. For all postgraduate coursework, the minimum pass score shall be 50%; continuous assessment shall constitute 30% of the examination for each course.
2. To be in good standing, a student must in each semester have a Cumulative  Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 2.40.
3. A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 2.40 at the end of a particular year of study, shall be placed on probation for one academic session.
4. A student on probation is allowed to register for courses at the next higher
   level in addition to his/her probation level courses provided that the total
   number of courses that he/she carried shall not exceed 15 credits units per
   session in addition to the following:

1. the regulation in respect of student work-load is complied with; and
2. the pre-requisite courses for the higher level courses have been passed.

The scoring and grading system is as shown below:

SCORE                                   GRADE

0 and above                              A

60 – 69                                        B

50 – 59                                        C

Below 50                                     F

 

Note: it must be clearly stated that 50% is the pass mark for this programme. Anything less than 50% is considered as fail

Weighted Point Average (WPA)

1. 60 and above               -                     PhD Grade

2. 55 – 59.9                     -                      M. Phil/PhD Grade

 

COURSE OUTLINE

M. TECH.  FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

Course Codes       Course Titles                                                      Credit Units           Core Courses

TPM 801                Quantitative Methods in Transportation                        3

TPM 803                Transport Technology and Systems                              3

TPM 805                Econometric Methods                                                   3

TPM 807                Advanced Transport Economics                                   2

TPM 809                Microeconomic Theory                                                 2

TPM 811                Cost and Management Accounting                               2

TPM 813                Logistics and Physical Distribution Mgt                        2

TPM 815                Air Transportation Management                                   2

TPM 817                Road Transport Planning                                             2

Elective Courses

TPM 819                Transportation Management Technology                    2

TPM 821                Transport and Environment                                        2

TPM 823                Shipping and Cargo Management                              2

 

M.TECH SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

Core Courses

TPM 802                Operational Research Methods                               3

TPM 804                Transportation Law and Insurance                          2

TPM 806                Computer Applications in Transportation                 3

TPM 808                Research Methodology                                            3

TPM 810                Macroeconomic Theory                                           2

TPM 812                Corporate Finance                                                   2

TPM 814                Transport and Traffic Survey Methods                    3

TPM 816                 Rail Transport Management                                  2

TPM 818                Maritime Transportation Management                    2

TPM 820                M.Tech Seminar                                                     0

Elective Courses

TPM 822                 Surface Transport Operations                                2

TPM 824                  Air Transport Operations                                       2

TPM 826                 Transport Development in Nigeria                         2

 

Third Semester and Fourth Semester

TPM 830                  Project                                                                  6

 

Ph.D FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

Course Codes

Course Titles

Credit Units

TPM 901

Contemporary Issues in Transport Economics

3

TPM 903

Advanced Operations Research in Transportation

3

TPM 905

Advanced Transport Seminar

3

TPM 907

Ph.D. Seminar I

3

 

Ph.D SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

Course Codes

Course Titles

Credit Units

TPM 902

Econometric Modeling in Transportation

3

TPM 904

Advanced Managerial Economics

3

TPM 906

Advanced Research Methodology

3

TPM 908

Ph.D. Seminar II

3

 

 

 

 

WORKLOAD BY STUDENTS

Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline workload by students. Complete the table below: Arrange per semester if possible

Grouping

Course Code

Course Titles

Pre-requisite

Credit Units

Contact Hours Per Week

Total Hours Per Week

Lecture

Tutorial

Practical

1. GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Core/

Compulsory Courses

TPM 801

Quantitative Methods in Transportation

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 803

Transport Technology and Systems

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 805

Econometric Methods

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 807

Advanced Transport Economics

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 809

Microeconomic Theory

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 811

Cost and Management Accounting

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 813

 

Logistics and Physical Distribution Mgt

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

 

TPM 815

Air Transportation Management

Nil

2

 

1

 

3

TPM 817

Road Transport Planning

Nil

2

 

1

 

3

 

3. Elective/ Optional Courses

TPM 819

Transportation Management Technology

Nil

2

 

1

 

3

TPM 821

 Transport and Environment

Nil

2

 

1

 

3

TPM 823

Shipping and Cargo Management

Nil

2

 

1

 

3

MTECH SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

Grouping

Course Code

Course Titles

Pre-requisite

Credit Units

Contact Hours Per Week

Total Hours Per Week

Lecture

Tutorial

Practical

1. GENERAL

 

 

 

Nil

 

 

 

 

 

2. Core/

Compulsory Courses

TPM 802

Operational Research Methods

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 804

Transportation Law and Insurance

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 806

Computer Applications in Transportation

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 808

Research Methodology

Nil

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 810

Macroeconomic Theory

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 812

Corporate Finance

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 814

Transport and Traffic Survey Methods

Nil

3

2

1

 

3

TPM 816

 Rail Transport Management

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 818

Maritime Transportation Management

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

TPM 820

Msc. Seminar

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

3. Elective/ Optional Courses

TPM 822

Surface Transport Operations

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

 

TPM 824

Air Transport Management

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

 

TPM 826

Transport Development in Nigeria

Nil

2

2

1

 

3

 

 

 

Ph.D FIRST SEMESTER COURSES

Grouping

Course Codes

Course Titles

Pre-requisite

Credit Units

Contact Hours Per Week

Total Hours Per Week

Lecture

Tutorial

Practical

1. GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Core/

Compulsory Courses

TPM 901

Contemporary Issues in Transport Economics

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 903

Advanced Operations Research in Transportation

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 905

Advanced Transport Seminar

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 907

Ph.D. Seminar I

 

3

3

1

 

4

 

 

PhD SECOND SEMESTER COURSES

Grouping

Course Codes

Course Titles

Pre-requisite

Credit Units

Contact Hours Per Week

Total Hours Per Week

Lecture

Tutorial

Practical

3. GENERAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Core/

Compulsory Courses

TPM 902

Econometric Modeling in Transportation

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 904

Advanced Managerial Economics

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 906

Advanced Research Methodology

 

3

3

1

 

4

TPM 908

Ph.D. Seminar II

 

3

3

1

 

4

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

TPM 801        Quantitative Methods in Transportation

Review of calculus and linear algebra; probability and distribution models; input output models; transport survey research methods, analysis of qualitative data, quanta models attitude measurements. Data Envelopment Analysis, and introduction to simulation modeling.

 TPM 802       Operational Research Methods

The uses of operational research methods in transportation. Problem formulation: formulation of minimum and maximum. Allocation problems: the transportation, assignment and sequencing problems. Routing problem; the traveling salesman. Inventory problem and queuing problems. Dynamic programming.

TPM 803        Transport Technology and Systems

The technological components of a transport system the vehicle, motive power, terminals and operational controls. Modal characteristics, guidance and maneuverability, support systems, ship's buoyancy and stability; aircraft support and stability. Effects of resistance on transport propulsive force and horsepower, locomotion and effort, automotive tractive efforts, aircraft versus elevation, grades and elevation on railways; other power related factors, fuel consumption, dead-load-to-pay-load ratio. New developments in rail, aircraft, ship and goods vehicle technology. Advanced transport systems.

TPM 804        Transportation Law and Insurance

Law of business and carriage; contracts agency and transport liability. Liability for loss and damages of freight/passenger regarding sea, air and land-based transport. Various Rules and Conventions in air and sea transport Acts/decrees on carriage of freight/passenger. Carriage of animals and dangerous goods. Special considerations affecting the use of containers.Legal basis of statutory transport organizations and statutory obligations of transport undertakings. Principles of insurance in transport industry; Air, land and marine insurance. Insurance law and practice, Cargo practice, Oil rigs insurance, protection and indemnity (P&I) cover and pipeline insurance.

TPM 805        Econometric Methods

The econometric approach to modeling and forecasting.Single-equation estimation.The linear regression model; the two variable regression model, maximum likelihood estimation; the multiple regression models. Use of dummy variables and tests. Problems in the basic linear regression model; multicollinearity serial correlation and heteroscedasticity.Generalized least square estimation. Instrumental variables and two stage least squares. Nonlinear estimation and computational methods. Qualitative choice models, multinational logits and probits.

 

TPM 806        Computer Applications in Transportation

The use of computers in transportation studies and transport operations. Computer programming; algorithms and flow charts, numerical algorithms. Fortran and Basic Languages. Problem solving Computer applications in a selection of problem areas. Use of packaged program such as SPSS, GENSTAT, CHOMP, DISCRIM, simulation programs and Data Envelopment analysis.

TPM 807        Advanced Transport Economics

Economics and consumer behaviour, analysis of transport demand; transport demand modeling. Theory of transport supply, topics in transport cost functions, rail, sea ports and shipping economics, topics in aviation economics and economics of freight transportation. Project evaluation and transport economics, evaluation of transport projects, travel time values, accident cost valuations, and case studies in transport appraisals. Transport policy and operations, management objectives and decision rules in transport operations, national transport policy and transport regulations.

TPM 808        Research Methodology

The course utilizes advanced research techniques to explore problems in the organic business functions. In addition, the course teaches students the use of advanced research techniques to investigate empirical business management problems of theoretical and managerial relevance. Some of the topics to be covered, among others include advanced research designs, qualitative and quantitative methods of research, advance measurement scale, multidimensional scaling, complex sampling approaches, meta-analysis, structural equation modeling in business research, conjoint analysis, and empirical testing of grounded management theories in the Nigerian business environment, among others. Specifically, the course aims to expose students to contemporary, but not common, research methods that are relevant for understanding and solving general business management problems. Students are to be exposed to scholarly works in journals and textbooks utilizing relevant advanced research techniques

TPM 809        Microeconomic Theory

Nature and Scope of microeconomics. Economic theory and policy: meaning o economic theory, nature of economic theory, uses of economic theory, limitations of economic theory and economic policy, failure of economic theory on policy. Economic models. Consumption theory: assumptions of utility analysis, total utility vs marginal utility, the indifference curve theory, the concept of consumer’s surplus. Production theory: cob- Douglas production theory.

TPM 810        Macroeconomic Theory

The Nature and scope of macroeconomics. The consumption function. Theories of Consumption Function. Income determination in a closed and open economy. Unemployment and Full

Employment. Growth models: the Harrod – Domar model, the Solow model, the model of technical change. Macroeconomics policy: objectives of macroeconomics policy.

TPM 811        Cost and Management Accounting

Nature, scope and purpose of costing. Theory of costing, elements of costing, material, labour and over-head (in outline only); cost allocation, apportionment; methods of costing. Marginal costing, costing ascertainment cost/profit/volume analysis break even analysis.

TPM 812        Corporate Finance

The course covers in detail the theory and models of the following: Financial and Profit Analysis, Valuation and Investment Decisions, Working Capital Management, Long-term sources of finance and current issues in finance, including mergers and acquisitions, international financial management, shareholder value creation and corporate financial policy and strategy. Case studies and applications in the Nigerian context.

TPM 813        Logistics and Physical Distribution Management 

Introduction to logistics and physical distribution management with reference to the planning, organization and coordination of material flow and storage throughout the process of production to the consumer. Basic understanding of warehousing and distribution management, system for outflow of delivery. Warehousing technology, mechanized order picking system and computerized stock control system. Overview of freight forwarding service and discussion on arrangement of import and export documentation, insurance, customs clearance and localized services

TPM 814        Transport and Traffic Survey methods

Importance of survey in transportation. various survey techniques : sampling methods, traffic volume counts.

TPM 815        Air Transportation Management

Air craft and power unit design. Avionic systems. Technology and the future of the airline industry. Corporate planning in airlines; market and market planning. Market research, analysis and use of data. Fleet planning, facilities planning and financial planning. Capital costs and structures. Investment appraisals and funding. Airline fiance and problems of capital acquisitions in developing countries. Applications of information technology in airline management.

TPM 816        Rail Transport Management

Evolution of road transport, road transport and national economy, rail operations within the context of through transport, rail infrastructures, terminals/tracks, rail traffic management control, railway and freight forwarding, railways and passenger movement, socio-economic and environmental issues in rail transport technology.

TPM 817        Road Transport Planning

Highway network, classification of financing, Highway codes and their effects on Standard operations, Analysis of various types of services operated (Trucking, local, Bulk deliveries), Application and evaluations of management techniques used in road freight management, analysis of cost of operations and cost control, vehicle, motive power and equipment, the various designs and types of vehicles in use and planned vehicle technology, road passenger transport in urban and rural context.

TPM 818        Maritime Transport Management

Functions of shipping development in world shipping and in Nigeria maritime transport technology; design of ships; micro-electronics/automation and control. Shipboard management, organizations, shipping operation, management of shipping companies. Decision making in shipping, shipping models, queuing and simulation models, their design and interpretations. Fleet planning. Route planning. Container provision, planning and control. Ship management, Planning, revenue analysis, expenditure and investment budgets. Funding; capital acquisitions and ship financing.

TPM 819        Transport Management Technology

The concept of management technology. Element of transport management technology; technical change in transport industry; transport technology assessment; choice of transport technology. Transport engineering economics; economic and financial  assessment of transport operations. Management of transport funding and capital acquisitions .Replacement of maintenance philosophy in transport. Statistical decisions in transport management. Introduction to transportation science; theoretical development in applications of management science in the assessment of transport operations.

TPM 820        Seminar

TPM 821        Transport and Environment

Effect of transport and transportation activities on surface structure of land mass (e.g. landscape), atmosphere(e.g. air pollution, traffic noise) and water (e.,g. sewage). The relationship between transportation activities and greenhouse effect (e.g. depletion of ozone layer).

TPM 822        Surface Transport Operations

The frame of transport operations, decision-taking, organization, social, environmental and legal aspects. Public transport operations buses, rail and para-transit modes. Costs and costing in transport operations: costing bus services, rail service and road freight operations. Commercial practice: passenger service standards. The management of human resources. Leadership, motivation and customer relations. Personnel development. Trip operations planning arid control. Efficiency of operations, economic fleet planning. 'Control budgets and budgetary control, control of funds and cash flows. (Garage, warehouse, and terminal operations passenger and consignment handling).

TPM 823        Shipping and Cargo Management

The place of shipping in world commerce, its back grow, function and organisations, shipping companies, supply, demand and shipping market cycles, key influences on the shipping market, optimum size, speed and design in relation to total cost, flow scheme document, outgoing cargo, intermodal transport document.

TPM 824        Air Transport Operations

Economics of air transport operations. Airline organization, line and staff matrix with task orientation. Airline practice. Commercial operations. Marketing and sales, ticketing and reservations control. Computer reservations systems; passenger service standards. The management of human resources, customer relations, personnel development, leadership and motivation. Flight operations; flight planning and control, legal responsibilities, crew \scheduling, monitoring flight progress, flight documentation and operation manuals; air safety. Ground operations; cargo handling; financial control. Revenue accounting IATA clearing house. Stock and inventory control.

TPM 826        Transport Development in Nigeria

Issues in transport development; theoretical considerations; syntheses of economic theory of transport development and network expansions. Transport network in Nigeria: highways, railway, airports, seaports, inland water-ways and pipelines; analysis of growth and their expansion phase. Analysis of transport investment programmes, expenditure patterns and the underlying strategy of development. Transportation research for development. Analysis of national transport policy and transport reform programmes of government.

TPM 901        Contemporary Issues in Transport Economics

The demand of Transport. the Cost of Transport. Monopoly and Public Service in Transport. Theory of Transport supply. Topics in Transport cost functions. Rail, Sea Ports and Shipping Economics. Topics in aviation economics and economics of freight transportation. from economics to transport policy.

TPM   902      Econometric Modeling in Transportation

Classical Normal Linear Regression Model (CNLRM0. Multiple Regression Analysis; The problem of Interference. Econometric Modeling; Model Specification and Diagnostic Testing. Panel Data Regression Models. Dynamic Econometric Models; Autoregressive and Distributed-Lag models. Time series econometrics: some Basic Concepts. Time Series Econometrics: Forecasting.

TPM 903        Advanced Operations Research in Transportation

Operation Research Methods in Transportation. Linear Programming, Network Analysis. Queue Theory (Single and Multiple Channels ). All to be related to transportation.

TPM 904        Advanced Managerial Economics

Global Economic Issues: Inflation, unemployment, economic Growth, International Trade. Theory of International Trade; distinguishing features of Inter-regional and International trade, International trade equilibrium, the classical theory of Comparative advantage, the classical theory of UDCs. Commercial policy: free trade versus protection, Tarrifs, Exchange Control, State Trading. Balance of Payments: Meaning, structure of Balance of Payments Accounts, Balance of Trade versus Balance of Payments. Disequilibrium in Balance of Payments. Measures to correct Deficit in Balance of Payments. Finance and fiscal Policy.

TPM 906        Advanced Research Methodology

Descriptive or Normative Survey Research. Developmental Research. Quasi-experimental Research. Qualitative Research. Case Study and Single Subject Study Research. Searching and Reviewing the related literature, reliability of research tools, quantitative Data Analysis, Quanlitative Data Analysis

TPM 908        Ph.D Seminar II

Attendance is compulsory for all students and there shall be individual seminar presentation on topical issues in Transport Planning, Management and studies.

EXAMINATION SETTING

The Lecturers who taught the course set the examination questions. The questions are read moderated by a senior colleague within the department.

Conduct

Examinations are administered at the end of the semester during which the course is taught. The examinations are conducted in accordance with the senate-approved university examinations regulations.

Evaluation Schemes

• A student’s performance in a course is evaluated on the basis of marks scored in the final examination and in his continuous assessment. The continuous assessment is given a weighting of 30% while the final examination has a weighting of 70%. The minimum pass mark is 50% and the student who fails the course is allowed to register for the course again and take the examination when next it is offered, in accordance with the Grade Point System.
• To be in good standing, a student must in each semester have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 2.40
• A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 2.40 at the end of a particular year of study, shall be placed on probation for one academic session.

Attendance

In order to be eligible for examination in a particular taught course, a student shall have attended a minimum of 75% of the total period of formal instructions delivered for the course.

Note: Scoring and grading of courses shall be as follows

Marks

Letter Grades

Grade Points

70 and above

A

5

60 – 69

B

4

50 – 59

C

3

Below 50

F

0

 

RESEARCH/PROJECT

1. State the Research/Project Policy, Methodology and Trust of the programme

A supervisory Committee consisting of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 supervisors for each postgraduate student on the master programme

A panel of examiners will be constituted to assess the postgraduate thesis or dissertation and the examination will be guided by the following:

Panel of Examiners

1. Head of Department (Chief Examiner)
2. External Examiner (Chairman, Panel of Examiners )
3. Supervisors
4. Representative of the faculty
5. Representative of Postgraduate School