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3rd Sem MBA - Synopsis and ProjectGuidelines
3rd Sem MBA - Synopsis and ProjectGuidelines
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Project Work 2.1 Project guide 3. Project work - Phases 3.1 Phase I: Project Synopsis and Guide Approval
3.1.1 EduNxt Access Procedure (For Project Synopsis Submission) 3.2 Phase II: Project Work Introduction Selection of Project Title Project Work and Final submission Project Report Project Evaluation Template / Details for Preparation of Project Report
Annexure I. Project Synopsis and Guide Acceptance Form II. Project Guide Registration Form
1. Introduction
The course titled Project has 4 credits. The purpose of including project in MBA Programme is to provide students an opportunity to investigate a management problem in a scientific manner. It enables students to apply the conceptual knowledge in a practical situation and to learn the art of conducting a study in a systematic way and presenting its finding in coherent report. The students are encouraged to involve themselves completely on the project work starting from project synopsis in 3rd Semester and with the completion of project in final (4th) semester. Students should take this project work very seriously. Topics selected, should be appropriate enough to justify as a MBA project. The project should be genuine and original in nature and should not be copied from anywhere else.
2. Project Work
Role of a Guide: As a guide you are expected to offer suggestions to fine tune the problem identified and in synopsis preparation. The problem identified should be sufficient enough for a study at MBA level. The guide has to monitor and review the project work periodically with a minimum two reviews during the course of the project. Review report needs to be prepared. The guide has to go through the draft project report and offer suggestions wherever necessary and to confirm that the project report is submitted as per the prescribed format.
The guide has to send the Internal Assessment (IA) mark for the students whom he/she was guiding for the session, to the LC to which the student is attached. This is to be sent along with the signed final Project Report for submission.
Project Guideship Approval from the University (Qualified persons desirous of guiding projects) Directly apply to the SMU-DE, in the prescribed format available on the university web site / EduNxt Portal (see Annexure II) Guide CV along with photocopy of the credentials is a must for approval as a Project Guide with the University. A guide can fill in the prescribed format when approached by a prospective project student who is expected to forward the same to the University Please note that you will become an eligible guide only on approval by the Project Steering Committee of the University
Meeting with the Project Guide The Student is required to meet and discuss with the guide periodically on mutually agreed dates. The Student is also advised to maintain e-mail contact with the guide Any Conflict of interest during the course of the project is to be immediately brought to the notice of the Project Steering Committee of the University
MBA Project
Phase 2
Project work
Fig. 1: Phase -1: Project Synopsis preparation and submission for approval
Step 1: Login to the EduNxt URL (http://edunxt.smude.edu.in) and enter your user-id and password.
(i) Read the Guidelines carefully before filling the form. (ii) Download the Project Synopsis Submission and Guide Acceptance Form for Project Synopsis Submission (or see Annexure I) and/ or Project Guide Registration form for New Project Guide Approval (or see Annexure II). (iii) Make your Project Synopsis ready for upload. (Fill the form in all aspects, scan and convert your document in to either .doc or .pdf file) (iv) Select the checkbox (I have read the instructions mentioned above) and click on Submit synopsis button.
Step 6: Fill the Project Synopsis details, Select the scanned file by using browse file option. (Note: It accepts only .doc, .docx and .pdf formats).
(Note: The file size should not exceed 5MB.)
Step 7: If you want to see the file which you have uploaded, click on view synopsis button. Further if you want to edit/delete the uploaded file, Delete the file by clicking delete option and upload the latest file by using browse file option.
Step 8: Fill the Guide Details after uploading the project synopsis In case of registering the new guide, click on Click here for New guide registration for forwarding Guide registration form (Download the form, which is available in Annexure II of this Guidelines page or click on Guide Registration form) along with his/her credentials to the project steering committee for approval through e-mail.).
Once project synopsis and guide details are uploaded, click on Submit button as shown above.
Step 9: Once you click on submit button, the below screen will be shown. On successful submission, your status will show as Your synopsis has been submitted to project steering committee for Approval.
Step 10: (i) Once submitted, Project steering Committee will review your Synopsis submission and Guide Registration. You will get the Status updation in your mail box and EduNxt login. (ii) If your synopsis is accepted by Project steering committee, you will get the approved mail and you can start your project work.
Step 11: If your synopsis is rejected by project steering committee, you will be requested to resubmit your synopsis again. Then click on resubmit project synopsis and start from step 3.
Introduction
This program guide will provide the student with all the information they need to know for developing a project dissertation. As project work is a very important part of MBA course curriculum, it has been marked for four credits. The following guidelines may be adopted: MBA projects 1. The project must be a live project either done at the place of work or some other organisation. 2. Students to contact Learning centre for appropriate formats for project work. 3. The project must be completed and submitted at the Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre. 4. The project must relate to the specialisation pursued.
Executive Summary: Should be 500 words; besides being a part of the project report, a copy of the executive summary should be submitted separately also. The following are the constituents of the summary: o Title o Statement of the problem o Methodology used o Main findings /outcome of the study with respect to objectives o Recommendations
Project Report
The final project report should consist of the following components: Cover page Title page Acknowledgement Bonafide letter (from the company where the project was undertaken) Table of contents List of Tables & List of Figures List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature Executive Summary Chapters o Introduction o Project details Title of the project Aims and objectives of the study Problem statement Scope of the study Significance of the study o Literature review/related research outcomes (should not be more than 500 words) o Methodology used: Data collection method, research tools used, sampling methodology, validity of the data o Data analysis and interpretation/Research findings o Recommendations and conclusions o Limitations of the study and scope for further research, if any, References/ Bibliography Format for Bibliography: Books:
Authors or Editors Names, Title of the Book, Place of Publication, Publisher, Year of Publication, Page number Example: R.C. Goyal, Hospital Administration and Human Resource Management, New Delhi: Prentice Hall Publication, 2008, Pg. 75 S.K. Joshi, Quality Management in Hospitals, New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, 2009, pg 89-93 Journals: Author, Article Title, Title of Periodical, Date of Publication, Page numbers of the article. Example: Bronwyn Fryer, The Layoff, Harvard Business Review, March 2009, Pg 17-24. Keila Rooney, Consumer Driven Healthcare Marketing: Using the Web to Get Up Close and Personal, Journal of Healthcare Management, Chicago: July 2009, Vol. 54, Pg 241
Project Evaluation
Evaluation pattern for the project is as given below: Evaluation Criteria Synopsis Methodology Analysis /Findings Project Report Viva Total Internal 5 10 25 25 35 100 External 5 10 25 25 35 100
List of Figures List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature Chapters References/Bibliography Instructions
A PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by ______________________________
in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree Of MBA
ii) Acknowledgement:
Acknowledgment is the regard given to the people and organisations that have helped the student in completing the project undertaken. It must consist of acknowledgements towards the organisation the student studies and to the company where the student has done the project followed by the people who have helped student in the process.
BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE Certified that this project report titled .. is the bonafide work of ..<NAME OF THE CANDIDATE(S)>. who carried out the project work under my supervision. SIGNATURE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT <Department> <<Full address of the Dept & College >> College > SIGNATURE FACULTY IN CHARGE <Academic Designation> <Department> <Full address of the Dept &
<<Full address of the Dept. of College>> <Full address of the Dept. & College>
v) Table of contents:
It is the list of all the contents in the report. Please see the example below: Table of Contents
Chapter No. 1
Page No.
1 5 10 14 21
Note: By the word Table, we mean tabulated numerical data in the body of the project report as well as in the appendices (if any). All other non-verbal materials used in the body of the project work and appendices such as charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams may be designated as figures.
Figure 1: < Caption of the Figure> List of Figures 1. Figure 1: <caption the Figure 1> 2. .
ix) Chapters:
The chapters can be broadly classified into three parts: 1. Introductory chapter 2. Chapter(s) on the main content of the project 3. Concluding chapter. The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter can be further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions. Each chapter should be given a relevant title. Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the position with respect to the reference where they are cited. Headers and foot notes should be used sparingly. The title of the project must be reflected on the left side of the header and chapter name must be on the right side of the headers. Page numbers are to be placed on the right side of the footer. They should be typed in single space and placed directly underneath in the very same page, which refers to the material they annotate.
Note: The report must always end with the concluding chapter and future enhancements, if any.
x) References/Bibliography:
The listing of references should be typed four spaces below the heading REFERENCES in alphabetical order in single spacing left - justified. The reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of the author/ authors should be immediately followed by the year and other details. Any website reference must be referred/ preceded by the publications reference.
xi) Instructions:
The text in the printed copies must be in black colour. 1.5 line spacing should be used for typing the general text. The general text shall be typed in the font style Times New Roman and font size 12.
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Project Topics PROJECT TOPICS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT A study of performance appraisal / performance management system in XYZ organisation Assessment of role stress amongst the employees of XYZ organisation Job satisfaction survey at XYZ organisation Competency mapping in an organisation Training effectiveness in an organisation Study of organisational culture OCTAPACE profile. Motivational analysis of organization A comparative study of team effectives in an organisation: Team effectiveness assessment measure. A study of Compensation Management System A detailed study of promotion and reward policy of organisations A study of quality of work life in an organisation Mapping training needs of employees: Training Need Analysis PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MARKETING Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Improve Market Share of LG Microwave Ovens
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Improving the Effectiveness & Efficiency of Operations at Cox & Kings India Ltd. Demand Forecasting for Orion-ERP Package for ICICI InfoTech in Bangalore, based on Small & Medium Enterprises. Developing a Service Delivery Model to Bridge the Gap between Services Expected & Provided by ICICI Home Loans. Strategies for Increasing the Occupancy Rate of Taj West End Hotel, Bangalore A Market Feasibility Study for New X-ray Machines from Wipro-GE Medical Systems Distribution Mapping & Dealer Satisfaction Survey for Nokia Mobile Phones. A Study of Marketing Strategies & Distribution Channels in North Karnataka for Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. A Study to Improve Awareness level of Triraksha Welfare Scheme among Farmers for Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd A Study to Increase Penetration Level & Brand Loyalty among existing consumers of Samsung India Electronics Ltd. PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCE The Study of Indian Financial System: Post Liberalisation The Impact of Global Recession on Information Technology Sector In India The Impact of the Recent Global Economic Slump on the Indian Capital Market A Comparative Study of Bancassurance Products In Banks A Comparative Study of Equity Linked Savings Schemes Floated by Domestic Mutual Fund Players A Comparative Study of Cost Of Capital In Automobile/ Steel/ Pharma/ Finance Industry A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banks Using Ratio Analysis Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector Banks Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Banks in India A Study of Working Capital Management In Small Scale Industries The Scope of Microfinance in the Indian Context. Financial Inclusion- The Scope and Effect in the Indian Economy Rural Banking in India Dematerialisation The Scope and Effect. The Future of Investment Banks in the post- Lehman Brothers Era PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS Role of software agents as a collaborative tool E-commerce Hospital Management System - Database Approach, Mangala Hospital, Hassan Automation of Banking Database, XYZ Bank. Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product A Study on Electronic Data Storage- Steel Factory, Mumbai
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43. A Webpage Design using JAVA-Google Page PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MBA - HCS
A Study on the Identification of High Risk Groups Prone to Spinal Disorders /Diabetes-/Heart Attacks (or any other lifestyle condition) and Corresponding Prevention Recommendations A Study on the Wellness Practices in a Target Group (MNC Employees, School Children and Older Adults) and Recommendations on Wellness Practices A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in In-patient Discharges and Recommendations to Avoid Delays and Increase Patient Satisfaction A Comparative Study on Patient Satisfaction in (Executive Suites, VIP Suites, Out-patient Department, General Ward, Laboratory Services, etc.) and Recommendations to Increase Patient Satisfaction A Study on Patient Satisfaction in Any One Department in a Multi-specialty Hospital. (Health Screening Dept, In-house Pharmacy, Outpatient Services, Billing, etc.) A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in Patient Transfer (Internal/ External) and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time and Increase Patient Satisfaction A Comparative Study on Waiting Time in Various Hospital Departments and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time (Outpatient Dept, Billing, etc.) A Study on Job Satisfaction of Nurses /Paramedic Staff in ICU /Operation Theatre /Wards, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Job Satisfaction A Study of Sickness Absenteeism Among Various Groups of Hospital Employees (Nurses, Housekeeping Staff, Ward Boys, CSSD employees, Doctors, etc.). A comparative study of the same may also be done. A Study on Work Safety for Employees in the Radiology Department / Waste Disposal Department /Lab /Housekeeping, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Work Safety. A comparative study may also be undertaken between the departments. A Study on Waste Disposal Management in a Hospital and Recommendations for Safe Disposal A Study on Hospital Acquired Infections and Prevention Recommendations A Study on the Efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a multi-specialty hospital) A Cost Analysis Study in General Ward (or any other department) of a Hospital to Develop User Charges A Comparative Study on Cost Analysis of the Various Departments in a Hospital and Cost-cutting Recommendations A Study on Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Promote a Healthcare Service (e.g., Women Wellness Check-up Promotions) A Study on Involvement of Doctors /Nurses /Paramedics in Rural Healthcare and Suggestions to Improve Involvement A Study on Medical Representative Triumphs and Trials Recommendation to Improve Liaison of Medical Reps and Doctors
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A Comparative Study of In-house Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacy A Study on the Identification of the Causes of Delays in Cashless Hospitalisation and Recommendations to Reduce Time Lags PROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT A study on the effectiveness of Project Management in Mining Importance of Human Resource Management in construction projects A study on controlling risks in construction projects Project Cost Estimation for software projects A study on software project management practices with special reference to embedded systems A study on quality management/assurance for software projects ion Effect of project risk on project performance : A study at XYZ Inc. Validity of feasibility studies in Infrastructure Projects Comparative Study of Project Management Software- MS project and Primavera A Study on Risk Factors Involved In Outsourcing IT Projects Role of Earned Value Analysis in Project Management Risk analysis and management in IT projects
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PROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. Market entry strategies and programs for a particular sector/ Company/ Product Cross cultural issues and managing cross border teams Strategies adopted by MNCs to cope with Indian brands Impact of FDI on any particular sector Multinational mergers and acquisitions HR policies Global and Local Transfer pricing- issues and government policies Impact of HRM practices on operational performance in MNCs Changes in banking industry after incorporation of FEMA PROJECTS TOPICS FOR MBA TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. Implementation of 5 S in manufacturing companies in XXXXX city/ town/state Quality Management in Software Industry A Study Process Capability Study in BPO companies A Study on Continuous Improvement Process in XXXXXXX Company Effectiveness of Six sigma Projects A Study Application of Quality Control tools A Study Cost reduction through Quality Approach A study A Study on Just In Time in XXXXXXX Company
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Total Productive maintenance in manufacturing Companies A Study Customer Satisfaction through TQM Approach A Study Quality Management in Healthcare sector A Study A Study on Statistical Process Control in specific manufacturing Company Application of QFD in Service Industries Impact of Application of FMEA in Manufacturing Industries in the city of XXXXXXX A study on quality management in XXXXXXX bank A study on TQM implementation in hospital A Study on TQM implementation in service industries Measuring quality in service sectors SPC and its application in service industries A study on effectiveness of TQM implementation in XXXXXXX industry Improving quality in small and medium scale industries
PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. A study on Indian organized retail sector Effectiveness of promotional schemes in Retail stores Study of retail store operations Emerging retail formats and strategies Role of FDI in Indian retail sector A study on retail consumer behaviour-personal, social & cultural A study on Loyalty programs in organized retail sector A study on changing consumer preferences towards organized retailing from unorganized retailing A study on strategies for promoting retailers brand An analysis of possible strategies for successful internet based customer services in retail Measuring the effectiveness of display system in retail industry Retail outlet mapping of retail stores & shopping malls Study on private labels Vs. national brands A study on effective Supply Chain practices in organized retail sector Impact of retail IT application on effective store operations Best HR practices in organized retail sector A study on customer relationship management practices in retail store A study on effective retail project management Analysis of training needs assessment of retail sales executives
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A study on pricing strategies followed by successful retailers. To analyse visual merchandising and space planning in a mall To identify significance of CRM in retail sector A study of automotive retail management structure in an organization A study on Total Quality Management at XYZ Company A study on ERP selection process in SMEs A study on Production and inventory control A study on the role of internet in supply chains Analysis and design of service operations using waiting lines Computer Aided Management Impact of TPM practices on production performance Effect of six sigma on manufacturing performance A study on Quality Measurement in Service Operations Role of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing Aggregate Planning and Master Production Schedule Analysis of SARFESAI Act on NPAs on banks Mergers and Acquisitions in Indian banks Securitisation in Indian banks Study of Management of NPAs in SBI Bank (any bank)- strategies for Recovery Risk Management in Indian Banks Project finance management services by banks A Case study of Merchant banking services by banks Financial Performance (analysis) of banks - by Financial statement analysis like ratio analysis, trend analysis, Balance sheet analysis for the last five years Study of Investment and Portfolio management services A Case Study Of Selected Banks In Public & Private Sector Operating In India With reference to Products and Services A study on Asset- Liability Management using Gap analysis (sophisticated techniques can also be used, provided if branches are using) Study of Retail Banking products and services-Customer satisfaction at branch a. Study of retail liability products such as deposits b. Study of Retail asset products such as loans, overdrafts in branches Study of Working capital Management in Indian banks Impact of internet banking system or Impact of Technology on Indian banks
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An appraisal of Institutional banking services to SME sector Study on Credit risk management practices in banks Ratio analysis (comparative study) of SBI & ICICI bank (any two banks) Performance of EXIM bank products and services Forfaiting and Factoring services by Banks A study on Foreign exchange risk exposure in banks
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Project Details
8. Methodology to be used
III.
Guide Details: 9. Name of Proposed Guide 10. Guide registration No. (If available) 11. Designation 12. Affiliation 13. Qualification 14. Total Experience 15. Communication Address 16. Contact No. 17. E-mail ID : : : : : : : : :
(Note: A Guide needs to get registered with the University if he/ she is guiding a SMUDE project for the first time. Guide Registration form can be downloaded from the University Website)
DECLARATION I hereby declare that this project synopsis is an original work carried by me and will not submitted to any other University for fulfilment of any course of study. Place: Date: (Signature of the Student)
(*Filled in Application forms to be signed by both student and the Guide. Forms must be scanned in either .pdf / .doc format and submitted through the EduNxt students Login. For uploading please refer section 3.1.1 of this document)
ANNEXURE II
PROJECT GUIDE REGISTRATION FORM (To be submitted to the project steering committee)
: : : :
5. Contact Details
i) Residential Address :
iii) All communications to be sent to: Residential/ Office address (tick any one) iv) Contact No. v) E-mail id : :
6. Education Qualification (start with highest qualification): (Please attach photocopies of degree certificates)
SNo
Specialization
Year of Passing
Institution/ University
Class Obtained
7. Area of Specialization/Interest
I hereby declare that the information provided by me is true. I agree with the rules and regulations given by the University.
Signature
___________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICE USE Following details have been verified Yes 1) Qualification 2) Experience 3) Approved for Department / Specialization No
(*Filled in Registration forms must be scanned in either .pdf / .doc format and submitted along with credentials (Scanned Degree Certificates) to the email id projects.mba@smudde.edu.in)