Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Rules is to provide the matters delegated by the school rules of AJOU University (hereinafter referred to as the "School Rules") and the necessary matters for the implementation thereof.

Article 2 (Purpose of Education)

The purpose of the Graduate School of International Studies is to: “train and produce leading talents capable of contributing to the national development of Korea and the prosperity of all humankind through advanced professional education and studies in alignment with the global era and to foster a broader understanding of Korea to promote international partnerships."

Article 3 (Scope of Application)

These Academic Affairs Management Rules (hereinafter referred to as the "Rules") shall be applicable to all of the courses (academic and non-academic courses) offered by the Graduate School of International Studies (hereinafter referred to as the "Graduate School").

Chapter 2 Admission

Article 4 (Requirements for Admission)

Students eligible for admission to the Graduate School must abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Article 22 of the School Rules.

Article 5 (Admission Process)

1. The admission process shall be divided into a general admission process and a special admission process for student admission and shall be divided into a regular admission process and a rolling admission process according to the timeframe of the admission application.
2. Graduate School admission testing shall be comprised of documentation screening and an interview pursuant to Article 28 of the School Rules. In principle, the document review shall take into account the final grades received in courses lower than the course being applied for. During the interview, the interviewers for each major shall widely take into consideration each applicant’s English and Mathematics proficiency and their capacities relevant to the specific major, including the applicant’s knowledge, aptitude, and personality.
3. Staff members shall be appointed to oversee admission to the Graduate School by the Dean of the Graduate School from among full-time and/or part-time university faculty.

Article 6 (Criteria for Grading and Passing of Admissions Testing)

1. In order to pass the documentation screening and interview stages for the Graduate School, an applicant shall obtain more than 60% of the total grade with respect to each of the documentation screening and interview stages.
2. The documentation screening and interview stages for the master’s degrees shall be graded as follows:
   • A. Documentation screening: 200 points
   • B. Interview: 100 points
3. Any other details shall be separately determined by the Dean of the Graduate School.

Article 7 (Granting of Admission)

Admission to the Graduate School shall be granted by the President of the University after the applicant has passed the examination given by the Academic Affairs Steering Committee of the Graduate School.

Article 8 (Revoking of Admission)

In the event that an applicant to whom admission has been granted is found to have not met the qualifications stated in Article 29 of the School Rules, the applicant’s admission shall be revoked.

Article 9 (Deferral of Admission)

In the event that an applicant to whom admission is granted wishes to defer admission for personal reasons, the admission may be deferred for one admission period in accordance with prescribed procedures.

Article 10 (Readmission)

In the event that a student who was expelled from the Graduate School wishes to be readmitted to the same course and the same department, the student may be readmitted only once, provided that there are enough spaces available.

Article 11 (Admission by Transfer)

Any student who has completed at least one semester or more as part of a master's degree at a domestic or foreign graduate school may apply for admission by transfer, provided that there are enough spaces available at the Graduate School, by passing the examination given by the Academic Affairs Steering Committee of the Graduate School. The time and processes for this examination shall be implemented in accordance with Article 24 of the School Rules.

Chapter 3 Registration, Leave, Returning, etc.

Article 12 (Registration)

Students shall pay their tuition fee every semester during the course registration period as set forth by the University and shall register for at least the minimum number of years required for graduation for each degree course as set forth by the School Rules. (Amended on May 11, 2020)

Article 12-2 (Registration as a Graduate)

Any student who has completed all required courses or meets any of the following conditions may register as a graduate.

1. A student who wishes to take courses (including research credits) may register pursuant to Article 14, Section 2.

2. Any student who has completed all required credits but has failed to pass the comprehensive exam shall register to maintain their status as a student as stipulated in Article 14, Section 3.

3. Any student who has earned all required credits but has failed to obtain a degree after failing to submit/pass their theses shall register as a research student for the semester in which they wish to submit their theses as stipulated in Article 14, Section 3.

[Added on May 11, 2020]

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Article 13 (Deferral of Tuition Payment)

In the event that a student is unable to pay their tuition fee for the semester during the registration period, as required by the University, the student may defer paying their tuition fee, in part, by obtaining approval from the President no later than two (2) months after the beginning of a semester. (Amended on September 24, 2008; amended on October 10, 2008.)

Article 14 (Tuition Fees)

1. The tuition fees for the master's degrees offered by the Graduate School vary and are determined by department in accordance with Article 30 of the School Rules.
2. Students who have completed the required years for graduation but have failed to complete the required credits shall pay the tuition fee for their remaining credits as outlined as follow. (Amended on February 21, 2020; Amended on September 4, 2020.)
   • A. One to three credits: 1/2 of the tuition fee
   • B. More than four credits: full tuition fee
   • C. <Deleted on September 4, 2020>
3. When registering to maintain status as a student or registering for research, 5% of the tuition fees shall be paid. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 15 (Return of Tuition Fees)

1. Any previously paid tuition fees shall not be returned except under the following extenuating circumstances:
   • A. Where an excess of tuition fees has been paid;
   • B. Where a relevant student has become unable to continue his or her studies under the law or due to their death, disease, natural disasters, or other personal reasons.
2. In the case of extenuating circumstances, as outlined in Section 1, No. 2, the date of the return of tuition fees shall be calculated as follows:
   • A. Wherein a student is registered; the date of submission of a written request to drop out; and
   • B. Wherein a student is on leave: the date of leave.
3. In the case of Section 1. No.2, tuition fees shall be returned according to the previously outlined timeframes. However, in the case of a student newly admitted to the Graduate School, the admission fee shall be returned no later than the beginning of a semester. However, if a new student withdraws from the Graduate School after the semester has already begun, the registration fee shall not be returned. (Amended on May 21, 2008.) Tuition reimbursements shall be made as follows:
   • A. Withdrawals made no later than the beginning date of a semester: full tuition reimbursement;
   • B. Withdrawals made no later than thirty (30) days after the beginning date of a semester: 5/6 of the tuition fee to be returned;
   • C. Withdrawals made between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days from the beginning of the semester: 2/3 of the tuition fee to be returned;
   • D. Withdrawals made between sixty (60) to ninety (90) days from the beginning of the semester: 1/2 of the tuition fee to be returned;
   • E. Withdrawals made after ninety (90) days from the beginning date of the semester: no return;
   • F. Where the thirtieth, sixtieth, or ninetieth day after the beginning of the semester falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a written withdrawal request will be accepted no later than the following Monday; wherein the thirtieth, sixtieth, or ninetieth day falls on a holiday, a written withdrawal request will be accepted no later than the day immediately after the holiday.
4. The amount of the returned tuition fees shall be the amount paid by the student, excluding any scholarships. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 16 (Change of Department)

1. Any student who wishes to change his or her major or department must receive approval from the head of the transfer/admission department or the head professor of his or her current department and from the Dean of the Graduate School.
2. Students may only change their department once and must make any such changes before the start of the second or third semester.
3. In the event that the tuition fees to be paid by the student change as a result of student’s change of department, the relevant fee shall be calculated for payment, either to the student or the Graduate School.

Article 17 (Leave of Absence)

1. Any student who wishes to take a leave of absence due to illness, military service, or any other unavoidable reasons must submit a written request for leave of absence.
2. The period of leave shall not exceed two (2) semesters at a one time and four (4) semesters in total. Wherein a student intends to extend his or her leave, the student must submit a written request for the extension of leave of absence. However, any leave of absence due to military service, illness, pregnancy, childbirth, and/or parenting (of children under the age of 8) may be taken for a total of up to two (2) years. (Amended on December 5, 2016)
3. Any student who has taken leave of absence shall retain his or her status as a student even during the period of leave.

Article 18 (Return of Tuition Fees in the Case of a Leave of Absence)

1. Any student who takes a leave of absence after completing registration and paying tuition shall have their tuition fees returned in accordance with in Article 15, Section 3.
2. Notwithstanding the prior Section, in each of the following cases, the tuition fees paid by a student prior to taking a leave of absence, shall be deemed to be the total tuition fee payable at the time when the student returns to school. However, wherein a student on leave requests the return of tuition fees, the amount to be returned shall be based on the criteria set forth in the prior Section:
   • 1. Wherein a student takes a regular leave of absence not exceeding 1/4 of the number of total classes for the semester;
   • 2. Wherein a student takes a leave of absence due to military service not exceeding 3/4 of the number of classes for the semester; or
   • 3. Wherein a student unavoidably takes a regular leave of absence by obtaining permission from the President of the University due to natural disasters, illness, or another extenuating circumstance.

Article 19 (Cancellation of a Leave of Absence)

1. If a student who has completed the necessary procedures for taking a leave of absence during the registration period, intends to return to school without exceeding 1/4 of the number of classes for the semester, the student may cancel the leave of absence.
2. When a student who has submitted a written request for leave of absence to perform military service is ordered to return home, the student may report to the Graduate School within one (1) week and cancel the leave of absence.

Article 20 (Return to School)

In order for a student to return to school, the student shall complete registration and return to school by submitting a written request for return, within the registration period at the beginning of the semester immediately following the completion of the leave. However, a student may return to school by obtaining permission from the Dean of the Graduate School even before the expiration of the period of leave.

Article 21 (Dropout)

Any student who wishes to drop out of the Graduate School shall submit a written request to drop out and obtain permission from the President of the University. The return of tuition fees in the case of a dropout shall be subject to Article 15.

Chapter 4 Classes and Grades (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 22 (Classes)

In principle, the classes offered by the Graduate School shall be provided during the day. However, night classes may be provided, if deemed necessary.

Article 23 (Course Registration)

Students shall register for courses within the predetermined period.

Article 24 (Change of Course Registration)

Students shall not change their registered courses after the period for course selection has ended. However, if a course must be changed due to unavoidable circumstances, the Dean of the Graduate School may grant permission for the course change through the prescribed procedures, provided that such changes are made within four (4) weeks from the beginning of the semester.

Article 25 (Opening of Subjects)

The curricula to be used for a particular semester shall be determined by the Dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the head of each department.

Article 26 (Credit)

1. Each course shall be assigned one to three (1-3) credit units, and one (1) hour each week shall be equivalent to one (1) credit. However, in the case of practice or exercise-based courses, one (1) credit may be the equivalent to two (2) hours. Credits for language-related courses may be separately determined by the Dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the Academic Affairs Steering Committee of the Graduate School. (Amended on March 19, 2009.)

2. With respect to research credits for thesis supervision, students shall complete six (6) credits or more. Starting from their third semester, students shall register for and complete research credits in three (3) credit-unit increments. Research credits shall be graded using the following: S (Satisfactory); U (Unsatisfactory), or I (Incomplete).

3. Students enrolled at the Graduate School shall not complete more than fifteen credits, in any combination of subject credits and research credits, per semester. However, workshops, internships, and other subjects separately specified by the Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall not be included in this credit maximum. (Amended on March 19, 2009.)

Article 27 (Credits to be Completed)

1. Any student who wishes to earn a degree from the Graduate School by submitting a thesis shall complete the following credits. However, the subjects and credits required for each department may be adjusted by the Academic Affairs Steering Committee. Foreign students are additionally required to complete one Korean language course. (Amended on June 22, 2007; Amended on May 22, 2009; Amended on August 20, 2014; Amended on April 4, 2017; Amended on May 11, 2020; Amended on September 4, 2020; Amended on August 18, 2021; Amended on January 20, 2022; Amended on January 9, 2024; Amended on April 26, 2024)

   Department	Major	Required Credits	Major Credits	Research Credits
   International Business	International Business, IT Business, AI & IT Business, K-Culture and Arts Management	42	36	6
   	Leadership and Coaching	36	30	6
   	Public Innovation ICT Management	39	33	6
   International Trade	International Trade	39	33	6
   	International Trade Policy	45	39	6
   NGO Studies	NGO Studies	36	30	6
   International Development and Cooperation	International Development and Cooperation	36	30	6
   <Deleted on August 18, 2021>
   Energy Studies	Energy Science Policy	39	33	6
   Civil Society Studies	Common	39	33	6

   
   
2. Any students who wishes to replace research and thesis defense credits with course credits shall complete six (6) additional major credits in addition to the credits outlined in Section 1. (Added on August 20, 2014; Amended on May 11, 2020.05.11)
    *(Deleted on January 9, 2024)

Article 28 (Credit Transfer)

1. Whereas a student has earned credits from another domestic or foreign graduate school, the student, with approval by the head of each department of the Graduate School, may transfer up to six (6) credits to count toward graduation from the Graduate School. (Amended on January 20, 2020)
2. Up to three (3) credits earned in a department other than the students’ major may be transferred to count toward graduation from the Graduate School. (Added on February 21, 2020)
3. Credits earned for any liberal arts course unrelated to the student’s major may not be transferred to count toward graduation from the Graduate School. (Amended on February 21, 2020)
4. Credits earned in a previous department by a student who has changed his or her department may be transferred in accordance with the prescribed review process. (Amended on February 21, 2020)
5. Any credits previously obtained by a re-admitted student may be transferred in aggregate. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 28-2 (Seasonal Courses)

1. Seasonal courses may be opened during the summer or winter vacation. (Added on June 22, 2007)
2. The class hours for each credit unit for a seasonal course shall be not less than fifteen (15) hours. (Added on June 22, 2007)
3. Students shall register for not more than six credits for each seasonal course within a prescribed period. (Added on June 22, 2007)

Article 28-3 (Course Exemption)

1. Wherein a student has already completed at another domestic or foreign undergraduate or graduate school the same courses, or courses similar in content, as the required major courses at the Graduate School, the student may be exempt from up to six (6) credits of their Graduate School coursework. (Amended on January 20, 2022)
2. Wherein a foreign student demonstrates a level of Korean language proficiency that corresponds to the content of the Graduate School Korean class(es), the student may be exempt from taking the Korean language course. (Added on January 20, 2022)
3. Any student requesting a course exemption/substitution must submit a written request to the Education and Training Department within two (2) semesters after admission to the Graduate School. Course exemption/substitution shall be determined by the Dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the head of the relevant department.
4. Course exemption under this Article shall not reduce the number of credits required for graduation.

[Added on February 21, 2020]

Article 29 (Grade)

1. Course grades for each semester shall be determined in accordance with Article 46 of the School Rules. (Added on February 21, 2020)
2. Wherein there is not enough information to calculate a course grade at the time of grade submission, the student will temporarily receive an “incomplete,” marked with an “I” on the student’s transcript. The student shall receive a grade of an “F” for major courses and a grade of a “U” for research if a grade cannot be calculated and/or work has not been submitted by the student within four (4) weeks after the end of classes for the semester. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 30 (Make-up Courses)

Wherein a student receives the grade of an “F,” in a course, the course and “F” grade may be removed from the student’s transcript, provided that the student takes a course as designated by the head of their department.

Article 31 (Attendance)

Grades can only be calculated if the student has attended at least 3/4 of the course’s total lecture hours.

Article 32 (Completion)

“Completion of a master's program offered by the Graduate School” shall apply only to students who have completed the registration for the required years for graduation, earned major credits in accordance with the prescribed curriculum, and received a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher). (Amended on May 11, 2020)

Article 33 (Syllabus)

Professors who are responsible for a course must prepare a syllabus and submit it to the Education and Training Department of the Graduate School at least two (2) weeks before the beginning of the semester.

Chapter 5 Exchange of Credits

Article 34 (Selection of Students)

Students shall be allowed to study in the exchange university in the third semester and may be selected in a semester immediately preceding the semester by each of the following examinations. The details thereof shall be separately determined by the dean of the Graduate School.

1. Document Screening.
2. Interview.

Article 35 (Transfer of Exchange Credits)

Any student who wishes to transfer credits earned from an exchange university must submit a written request for credit transfer, along with a copy of the student’s transcript, to the Education and Training Department within a prescribed period of time following completion of the exchange period and obtain approval from the Dean of the Graduate School in consultation with the head of department. However, exchange credits shall be granted in accordance with the terms of the exchange agreement and shall represent no more than one half (1/2) of the student’s major course credits. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 36 (Transfer of Credits from Other Graduate Schools)

Up to six (6) credits earned at another graduate school of the University or at another domestic or foreign graduate school may be transferred to the Graduate School after passing through a prescribed review process.

Article 37 (Application of Agreement)

With respect to any other matters related to the exchange of credits not addressed herein, the Agreements for the Exchange of Credits shall be applied.

Chapter 6 Degree Acquisition

Article 38 (General Examination)

1. Any student who wishes to acquire a master's degree shall pass a general examination to be conducted by the Graduate School in accordance with Article 48 of the School Rules.
2. Any student who wishes to take the general examination for degree acquisition must be registered at the Graduate School for at least two (2) semesters and have a grade point average of at least 3.0. (Amended on June 22, 2007)
3. With respect to the subjects to be included on the general examination, one subject shall be designated by the Dean of the Graduate School, from among the required courses for each department, and the other subject shall be selected from among the subjects designated by each department. (Amended on October 10, 2008)
4. In principle, the general examination shall be provided for each semester, and the time, procedure, and any other details shall be separately determined by the dean of the Graduate School.
5. Each subject for the general examination shall be graded out of a total of one hundred (100) points, and a passing grade shall be sixty points (60) or higher.
6. In the event that a student does not pass a course on the general examination, the student may have an unlimited amount of chances to retake the examination.

Article 39 (Supervising Professor)

A student shall be assigned no less than one supervising professor for classes and research. A supervising professor(s) shall be assigned to the student in the first semester after which the student is admitted to the Graduate School. However, any student who wishes to change his or her supervising professor(s) may apply to do so at the beginning of each semester. Any student who wishes to submit a thesis for graduation shall be assigned a thesis supervising professor in their third semester of study.

Article 40 (Thesis Structure)

In order to submit a thesis for graduation, the student must be registered at the Graduate School for two (2) semesters, prepare and submit a research plan for their master's thesis to their supervising professor, receive a recommendation from their supervising professor, and then submit their thesis to the Dean of the Graduate School. (Amended on June 22, 2007)

Article 41 (Submission of a Master's Thesis)

1. Any student who has completed or is scheduled to complete their Graduate School coursework and meets the qualifications in each of the following sub-paragraphs is eligible to submit their master's thesis along with a recommendation from their thesis supervising professor. (Amended on June 19, 2008; Amended on May 11, 2020)
   • 1. Any student who has been registered at the Graduate School for at least four (4) semesters. However, an exception may be made in certain cases, as outlined in Article 37, Section 1, No. 1 of the School Rules.
   • 2. Any student who has received thesis supervision for at least two (2) semesters and has completed their required research credits.
   • 3. Any student who has passed the general examination.
   • 4. Any student who has acquired or is expected to acquire the required credits for each department.
2. Thesis examinations shall be performed on a regular basis, and the final version of the student’s thesis shall be submitted the deadline for determining eligibility for graduation. (Amended on June 22, 2007)
3. Any student who wishes to submit a thesis for a master's degree shall submit each of the following documents to the Dean of the Graduate School, together with the prescribed examination fee and a recommendation their thesis supervising professor, by the presby cribed deadline:
   • 1. One copy of the examination results for a master's thesis.
   • 2. Three copies of the thesis to be examined.
   • 3. One copy of a written confirmation of thesis research ethics compliance. (Added on December 30, 2010)

Article 42 (Thesis Framework)

1. The student’s master's thesis shall be prepared as follows:
   • 1. In principle, each master's thesis shall be written in English. (However, for Korean Studies, the thesis may be written in Korean.)
   • 2. The thesis book shall measure 4 × 6 inches.
   • 3. The cover of a thesis shall be Bice in color, and any titles and headers (etc.) shall be printed in gold. The book shall be bound with a hardcover.
   • 4. The thesis shall begin with a title, title page and then a written certificate of thesis.
2. Any other formatting specifications for a master's thesis shall be determined by separate guidelines.

Article 43 (Thesis Defense)

1. The thesis examiners shall be appointed by and include the Dean of the Graduate School.
2. There shall be no less than three (3) people for each thesis defense.
3. The student’s supervising professor shall be automatically included as a thesis examiner unless there is a specific reason for excluding the student’s supervising professor as a thesis examiner.
4. The supervising professor shall serve as the thesis examiner chairperson unless there is a special reason otherwise.
5. A student shall pass their thesis defense provided that at least 2/3 of the thesis examiners vote to the affirmative.
6. The thesis examination chairperson shall submit the results of the thesis defense to the Dean of the Graduate School no later than seven (7) days after the completion of the thesis defense.
7. Any student who has not passed their thesis defense may resubmit their thesis the following semester.
8. Any student who has violated research ethics as a result of engaging in wrongful activities, such as engaging in ghostwriting or plagiarism, shall be referred to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee, which shall decide whether to take corrective action against the student and the thesis supervising professor. (Added on December 30, 2010)

Article 44 (Number of Copies for Thesis Submission)

Once a thesis has passed the thesis defense, the certification of thesis defense shall be signed or sealed by the thesis examiners, and a certain number of copies of the thesis shall be submitted within a prescribed due date, and the thesis shall be registered in the Graduate School’s central library in the form of a computer file. (Amended on February 21, 2020)

Article 45 (Grant of Degree)

1. The Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall approve/reject each student’s master’s degree acquisition by taking into consideration whether a student has completed the required subjects and credits, whether the student has a grade point average of at least three point zero (3.0), and whether the student has passed the general examination. The committee will also consider the results of the student’s master's thesis defense.
2. Any student who has passed the evaluation of the Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee based on the aforementioned considerations shall be granted their relevant degree.

Article 46 <Deleted on February 21, 2020>

Chapter 7 Scholarship

Article 47 (Tuition Waiver) <Deleted on April 29, 2015>

Article 48 (Scholarship Types and Eligibility)

1. The types of scholarship offered by the Graduate School shall be divided into domestic scholarships and scholarships from outside institutions based on available financial resources. The eligibility, criteria, and scholarship amount shall be determined by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee. (Amended on June 19, 2008; Amended on April 29, 2015.)
2. Graduate School students who meet any of the following requirements, based on scholarship type, may be eligible to receive a domestic scholarship (Amended on April 29, 2015):
   • 1. Academic excellence scholarship: students with excellent academic performance and good behavior
   • 2. Admission scholarship: students with excellent admission grades and good behavior
   • 3. Hope scholarship (household difficulty): students in financial need
   • 4. TA scholarship: Student who selected to assist classes
   • 5. Staff scholarship: students who serve as staff for the Graduate School of International Studies or the children of staff members
   • 6. Special scholarship: students recognized by the Academic Affairs Steering Committee as in need of a scholarship
   • 7. Volunteer scholarship: students who have contributed to various activities offered by the Graduate School of International Studies
3. Eligibility for scholarships from outside institutions shall be determined according to the standards set by the supporting institution. However, if there are no selection standards, selection standards shall be determined by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee. (Amended on April 29, 2015)

Article 49 (Restrictions on Scholarship Payments)

1. <Deleted on February 21, 2020>
2. Scholarship payments shall be discontinued if a student is rendered ineligible as a scholarship recipient due to disciplinary action or a leave of absence, etc.
3. Domestic scholarships shall not be awarded for more than four (4) semesters. Exceptions may be made by the Dean of the Graduate School by passing a resolution with the Academic Affairs Steering Committee of the International Graduate School. (Added on February 21, 2020)

Chapter 8 Research Courses and Open Lectures

Article 50 (Research Courses)

With respect to research courses, the curricula may be arranged and operated as a non-degree course in order to teach new information to students intending to conduct theoretical studies that can be applied in real life.

Article 51 (Curricula)

1. The curricular of the Graduate School research courses shall be equivalent to a master's degree program, and students shall take no less than six (6) credits of major courses each semester for coursework recognition.
2. Students must take a minimum of twelve (12) credits and achieve a grade point average of at least three point zero (3.00) to be eligible for completion of the Graduate School’s research curricula.
3. A certificate (see Appendix) shall be granted to students who have completed research course requirements.

Article 52 (Open Lectures)

1. The Graduate School may hold open lectures for students who are not Graduate School students.
2. The purpose of these open lectures is to provide students with deeper knowledge or skills for professional or research purposes.
3. The subject or title, duration, number of participants, location, and other details of open lectures shall be separately determined by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee at the start of each new semester.

Chapter 9 Academic Affairs Steering Committee

Article 53 (Academic Affairs Steering Committee)

1. The Graduate School Academic Affairs Steering Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Academic Affairs Steering Committee”) shall be comprised of at least seven (7) members, including the Dean of the Graduate School, the Deputy Dean of the Graduate School, and the heads of departments pursuant to Article 18, Section 7 of the School Rules of Ajou University.
2. The Dean of the Graduate School shall serve as the President of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee. However, in the event of the President’s absence, another member of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall perform the duties of the President.
3. The Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall examine and resolve each of the following matters:
   • 1. Matters related to admissions, course completion, and degree acquisition;
   • 2. Matters related to the establishment or abolition of departments or majors and student quota;
   • 3. Matters related to curricula;
   • 4. Matters related to the establishment, abolition, and operation of research courses and open lectures;
   • 5. Matters related to the establishment, amendment, and deletion of rules, etc.; and
   • 6. Any other matters related to the operation of the Graduate School.
4. The Graduate School may establish a Rolling Admission Examination Committee if deemed necessary for rolling admissions.

Article 54 (Operation of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee)

1. Meetings of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall be convened by the President of the Committee, when necessary.
2. The members of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall serve a term of one (1) year and may be reelected for successive terms. However, if a committee member is newly appointed due to a vacancy, the term of the newly appointed member shall be the remaining term of the member's predecessor.
3. Meetings of the Academic Affairs Steering Committee shall be held with a majority of all current members present, and resolutions may only be passed if at least 2/3 of all members present have voted in the affirmative.
4. If there is a pressing issue, or if it is difficult for committee members to attend a meeting, a written resolution may be made.

Article 55 (Minutes)

Meeting minutes shall be prepared and retained.