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This study examines the strategies of postgraduate students in completing their studies at the stipulated time by the university. There are a number of students who are unable to complete their studies and are at risk of being expelled from university. This study uses qualitative methods. Interviews are the main elements to obtain data and information of respondents. Respondents consisted of five postgraduate students. Qualitative interview data were collected and analyzed descriptively. The results of the study found that students' strategies are meeting the supervisors frequently, students are very committed to thesis writing and parents often provide moral support to students is an effective strategy. In addition, students with sufficient money are an important strategy for postgraduate students to complete their studies within the period set by the university. The results of this study are beneficial to thesis supervisors, lecturers and university support staff to provide moral support for students to graduate within the stipulated period
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To Cite this Article: Ismail, A. M., Osman, Z., and Akramin, M. (2020). Strategies of Postgraduate Students in Completing Studies: A Qualitative Analysis. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(9), 300-308.
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