GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

OF DISSERTATION SYNOPSIS FOR Non-Doctoral Students

(Synopsis to be submitted via EMAIL at respective Program Coordinator Email ID)

The following guidelines and format of the synopsis that must be submitted after having chosen the
subject matter and topic of the project work. The students are advised to strictly follow the guidelines
and format while giving a strong emphasis of the goals of the Dissertation to be achieved.

TOPIC
Appropriate topic should be given.

Abstract (100 Words Approx.)

The synopsis must begin with an abstract of 100 words. The abstract must clearly indicate the ideas of the
proposed work, suggested solution framework and expected outcome in brief.

1. INTRODUCTION (100 Words Approx.)

This section should provide the concept and overview of the domain of proposed work while giving the
references of work being done in the field under same context.

2. PROBLEM DOMAIN (100 Words Approx.)

This section should indicate crisply and explain clearly what exactly is the problem. Also enlist the
objectives of the proposed project work.

3. SOLUTION DOMAIN (100 Words Approx.)

This section should provide the description of the proposed solution e. g. requirements, techniques,
algorithms, schema, architecture, design, plan, framework (whatever is applicable) explained in a lucid
manner.

4. SYSTEM DOMAIN (100 words Approx. )

This section should describe the tools, technology, environment, platform and hardware/
software specifications needed for implementing the proposed idea. Proper justification for the choice of
any of the system elements must also be given in the section.

5. APPLICATION DOMAIN (100 Words Approx.)

This section must provide scope of the work where it is applicable. It should also depict the
variants if any impact of the work on real life/ end-user.

6. FEASIBILITY STUDY

6.1 Introduction to feasibility study

6.2 Purpose
6.3 Economic Feasibility
6.4 Technical Feasibility
6.5 Behavioral Feasibility
 6.6 Time Feasibility
6.7 Resource Feasibility

7. EXPECTED OUTCOME (70 Words Approx.)

A point wise description of expected outcome must be given here. A list shall be preferred.

Notes:

1. The student shall write everything in his own words. Use MSWord, 12 Point Times New Roman Font,
Single Column. Approximately one-inch margin on each side of the page be maintained.
2. Give illustration and tables wherever appropriate.
3. The synopsis has to be signed by every student and endorsed by respective guide (first Page).
4. The Industry Guide must be technically qualified Topic should be management based (from related
field only) neither technical nor engineering based topic would be acceptable.
Minimum Guide Qualification as BE/B Tech/M Com/CA with 5 years post degree work
Experience in related field.
Preferred Guide Qualifications as MBA/CFA with 2 years post degree work experience in
related field.

5. The synopsis must be accompanied by the CV of the Guide (without his contact details) for approval.
6. The student shall periodically (fortnight for internal or monthly external projects) submit a
progress report to the guide. The guide shall make a record of progress report submitted.
7. The Dissertation shall be evaluated by an independent expert.
8. All points should be covered in respect of your project.
 Appendix -1
Format of Acceptance Letter from Guide

On Company letter head

Guide Name, Designation, full contact details.

Company name & Address

Subject:-Willingness for Guiding Dissertation of _________(Student Name)___________(Registration

No._____________).

Dear Sir,

______ (Student Name) ______ is registered for _________(Program name)________, with the
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun in _____________batch.

I hereby give my acceptance to guide the above student through the Dissertation work Titled, which is
a mandatory requirement for the award of MBA degree.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely,