The programme consists of eight courses which have at least total of 24 credit hours, two seminars, and a thesis study. Besides mid-tem and final exams, there are reports, homeworks, quizes can be used to evaluate the performance of students. The passing grade is at least 75 out of 100 for each course. Students can attend the same failed course, or to take another course approved by her/his advisor. Besides courses, proposed by the Chair of the Deartment and approved by the Manageing Council of the Institute, can be selected from other higher education institutions.