To be taken in the second last session required for the completion of all requirements for the award of the degree. This course, together with MECH4004 Thesis B, which is to be taken in the following session, requires each student to demonstrate managerial, technical and professional skills in planning and executing an approved engineering project within a stipulated time limit. Each student is also required to report on their project work at a thesis conference which is organised under MECH4001 Communications for Professional Engineers. Each student is guided by a supervisor, but successfully planning, executing and reporting on the project is the sole responsibility of each student. Thesis A does not require the submission of a thesis document. A satisfactory grade in this course is provisional pending successful completion of MECH4004.