GMAT4000 is to be taken in the second last session required for the completion of all requirements for the award of the BE degree. Generally, the thesis involves directed laboratory, investigatory, design, field or research work on an approved subject under the guidance of members of the academic staff. Time devoted to the thesis is two hours per week in Session 1 (Part A) for library methodology instruction and preliminary work. Each student is required to prepare a thesis proposal with literature review and a short seminar as part of the requirements for GMAT4000 Thesis Part A. Satisfactory performance in course GMAT4000 is a prerequisite for progress to GMAT4001.