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MBA PROGRAMME

THESIS LOGBOOK

Student Name : _____________________________________

Student ID : _____________________________________

Programme : _____________________________________

Initial Research Title : _____________________________________


____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________
School of Business and Communication
Veritas University College

This logbook records the progress of the scholar, from the commencement of
programme until completion of the thesis / dissertation and fulfillment of all
requirements for graduation.

The supervisor/s and students are required to retain record each meeting regarding the
progress of research.

The logbook is an official record of contacts between the students and the supervisor/s.

The students is encouraged to complete all 3 sections of this logbook.

Details of Scholar and Supervisor/s:

Student commencement date : ___________________________

Expected completion date : ___________________________

Student’s name : ___________________________

Student’s contact number : ___________________________

Student’s e-mail address : ___________________________

Principal supervisor’s name : ___________________________

Principal supervisor’s contact number: ___________________________

Principal supervisor’s e-mail address: ____________________________

Advisory / Co-supervisor 1 : ____________________________

Advisory / Co-supervisor 2 (Optional): _____________________________

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CONTENTS

Section Item Page

1 WORKING TITLES OF
4
RESEARCH

2 MEETING WITH
6
SUPERVISOR/S
RECORD AND REFLECTION
ON PROFESSIONALISM
ENHANCEMENT:

3.1 RESEARCH / OTHER 24


PRESENTATONS

3.2 PUBLICATIONS 25

3.3 COLLOQUIUM
26
PARTICIPATION
AND PEER DISCOURSE

30
3.4 CORPORATE & SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY

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SECTION 1

WORKING TITLES OF RESEARCH


(Note: all changes must be acknowledged by Principle Supervisor)

Title (1): ________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Signature: _________________

Title (2): ________________________________________________________


_______________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Signature: _________________

Title (3): ________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Signature: _________________

Title (4): ________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Signature: _________________

Title (5): ________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Signature: _________________

Final Title: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

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Verified by Student:
Name: Signature:
Date:

Acknowledged by Principal Supervisor:


Name: Signature:
Date:

Checked by Programme Manager


(prior to submission to Senate / Senate Sub-committee):
Name: Signature:
Date:

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SECTION 2

MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR/S

Note:
1. Section 2 serves as periodic monitoring of research
progress
2. The candidate is required to meet his/her supervisor at
least 5 (FIVE) times per academic year
3. Supervisor/s will assess the doctoral candidate ’s ability
in terms of knowledge of discipline/research area,
critical thinking, scientific, technical and problem
solving skills.
4. Report on progress of candidate (satisfactory /
unsatisfactory) will be submitted to Senate at end of
each semester.
5. Feedback given to the candidate on progress and
performance need to be seriously taken into
consideration.

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (1)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (2)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (3)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (4)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (5)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (6)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (7)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (8)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (9)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (10)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (11)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (12)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (13)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (14)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (15)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

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SUPERVISOR MEETING (16)

DATE:

PROGRESS SINCE LAST MEETING:

MATERIAL SUBMITTED:

AGREED TASKS/OBJECTIVES FOR NEXT MEETING:

COMMENTS:

PROGRESS (please circle): SATISFACTORY / UNSATISFACTORY

DATE OF NEXT MEETING:

SIGNATURES:

SCHOLAR: SUPERVISOR:

Please attach additional supervisor meeting forms if required

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SECTION 3

RECORD AND REFLECTION ON PROFESSIONALISM


ENHANCEMENT

Note:
1. Section 3 serves as monitoring and record of
achievement of holistic learning outcomes of the
doctoral programme
2. It is a requirement of this programme that the
candidate participate in activities that enhance his/her
communication skills (written & oral), teamwork,
leadership, organisational skills , life-long learning and
professionalism.
3. Supervisors will assess (formatively) the doctoral
candidate ’s ability in these areas.
4. Feedback given to the candidate on progress and
performance need to be seriously taken into
consideration.

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3.1 RECORD OF RESEARCH / OTHER PRESENTATONS


Name of Date & Supervisor’s
No Seminar / Title of Presentation
Venue Signature
Colloquium

*Note:
Refer to VUC Regulations on requirements for presentation

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3.2 RECORD OF PUBLICATIONS


Name of Issue / Supervisor
No Author/s Title of Publication
Journal Date Signature

*Note:
Refer to VUC Regulations on requirements for publication

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3.3 RECORD OF COLLOQUIUM PARTICIPATION


AND PEER DISCOURSE (1)

Name of Title of Supervisor


No Date & Main learning points
Seminar / Peer’s
Venue (list 2) Signature
Colloquium Presentation

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3.3 RECORD OF COLLOQUIUM PARTICIPATION


AND PEER DISCOURSE (2)

Name of Title of Main learning Supervisor


No Date &
Seminar / Peer’s points
Venue Signature
Colloquium Presentation (list 2)

10

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3.3 RECORD OF COLLOQUIUM PARTICIPATION


AND PEER DISCOURSE (3)

Name of Title of Main learning Supervisor


No Date &
Seminar / Peer’s points
Venue Signature
Colloquium Presentation (list 2)

11

12

13

14

15

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3.3 RECORD OF COLLOQUIUM PARTICIPATION


AND PEER DISCOURSE (4)

Name of Title of Main learning Supervisor


No Date &
Seminar / Peer’s points
Venue Signature
Colloquium Presentation (list 2)

16

17

18

19

20

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3.4 RECORD OF OTHER SCHOLAR ACTIVITIES


(CORPORATE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) (1)

Event / Date & Main learning points Supervisor


No Role
activity Venue (list 2) Signature

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3.4 RECORD OF OTHER SCHOLAR ACTIVITIES


(CORPORATE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY) (2)

Event / Date & Main learning points Supervisor


No Role
activity Venue (list 2) Signature

Student’s verification of true involvement and record of activities for


professionalism enhancement:
Name:
Signature:
Date:

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Acknowledged by Principal Supervisor:


Name:
Signature:
Date:

Checked and recommendation by Head of Programme, MBA

(prior to submission to Senate / Senate Sub-committee – refer to University


Regulations):

Result for Section 3 (circle) Remark

SATISFACTORY

UNSATISFACTORY

Recommendation:

Name:
Signature:
Date:

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END OF
PROGRESS
REPORT

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