Submission of a thesis that demonstrates the candidate's capacity of independent advanced research to the satisfaction of the faculty is a requirement of the MSc. The thesis must be first approved by the Thesis Examiners Committee consisting of at least internal examiner and external examiner.

Upon recommendation to the Senate of UiTM by the faculty and the Institute of Graduate Studies, the degree of MSc is conferred on the candidates who have satisfactorily shown an ability to do independent investigation, completed all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and who have satisfactorily presented the results of the research undertaken.