SUMMER TRAINING PROJECT REPORT

(Preparation Guidelines)
MBA
2018-20
OBJECTIVE OF SUMMER TRAINING
The primary objective of Summer Training is to gain through practical experience, a
sound appreciation and understanding of the theoretical principles learnt during MBA.
Summer Training is oriented towards developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes
needed to make an effective start as a member of the Management profession.

This training is basically meant to understand the practical aspects of concepts learned
during all the semesters in the real life scenario. The training would impart practical
exposure to all the students in the Industry. The students will be doing projects relating to
the different specialization areas as chosen by them.

Advantages to be gained during Summer Training are:

Understanding real life situations in organizations and their related environments and
accelerating the learning process of how his / her knowledge could be used in a
realistic way.
Systematic introduction to corporate Culture and development if requisite skills
Recognizing his / her responsibilities as a professional.
Understanding the formal and informal relationships in an organization.
Continuous learning.
Understanding problems and providing unique solutions.

Suggested Broad Areas

Management Change/ Management Control System/ Recruitment/ Selection/
Training Development/Welfare measures / Trade unionism/IR/ Wage and Salary/
performance appraisal / Total Quality Management/HRIS/ HRD Polices
Job satisfaction / Conflict Management/ Launching of new projects/ Marketing strategies
for financial sector / Dividend policy/ Financial analysis/ Budgeting system/ Stress Audit/
Inventory /Role of financial instructions / Planning with PERT & CPM/ Working Capital
Management/ trade credit Mgt./ Marketing Strategies/ Customer Satisfaction / Consumer
Survey / Pricing Services/ Launching of new Product/ Comparative analysis.

Presentation Evaluation Details:

The presentation/demonstration given by student will be evaluated on the basis of
following criteria:

S. No Criteria
1. Project type and Level of Project
2. Understanding about Project *
3. Thoroughness in skill set **
4. Communication Skill and Confidence Level
5. Query Handling

*Understanding about project of the student’s can be accessed and evaluated by

checking whether he/she is able to convince the layman and professional about the
project which he/she has actually developed. It includes the following parameters:

What is the project?

What it meant for?
How it is useful?
What kind of solutions it provides?

** Thoroughness in Skill set of students means whether he/she has thorough knowledge
of the skill sets used in developing his/her project.
Project Evaluation & Viva Voce:
At the end of the training period, students are required to present the project
done, during the training period in front of the panel.

Submission of Summer Training Report:

1. Each student will make at least three copies of project report in the recommended
format. It should be typed on one side. The students will keep one copy of the project
with themselves for their further reference in future and one copy to the organization
where they have done their summer training (if required) and submit one copy to the
concerned guide (internal) of the Mgt Dept.

2. Title/Project of two or more student cannot be same. It will not be acceptable.

3. Each student is required to take prior approval from the faculty mentor. Therefore
they are suggested to get their soft copy approved before getting it print.

4. The cover page must be hard bound in black color with golden embossing. The size
of the report would depend on the project undertaken. However it must be 100 to 150
(approx) typed pages on A4 size paper. All the students are required to use the
uniform font and format (except in heading and subheadings) throughout the text of
the report. For example, if anybody uses “times new roman” of font size 12 in the
text, then he/she will be using the same throughout the report

5. The project report must accompany two certificates (one from organization where
you have done your summer training and another from the department of
management) authenticating the originality of the work done in the prescribed format.

6. If any material in the report is picked up from any source and the source name is not
referred in the bibliography section then it will be treated as a case of plagiarism.
(Cheating)
7. If the student uses any table/graph/ Figure, then it is to be numbered and source of
information from which it is collected, is to be mentioned under each.

8. Please do not include any header or footer in any page of the report. Only page
numbers should be mentioned at the bottom center of each page.

Typing Instructions:
Paper A4 Size
Font (Times New Roman) - 12 Points
Spacing between two lines 2
Margins Left = 1.5 inch, Right = 1 inch
Spacing within a sentence:-

Between words: 1 space

After a colon: 2 spaces
After a semi colon: 2 spaces
After a comma: 1 space
After a full stop: 2 spaces

Other Content Related Guidelines

Do not copy and paste information from other documents. Always write in your own
words.
If you need to include information from other sources, properly quote or paraphrase, and
give citations.
Be consistent with the use of your abbreviations and state their long form when they are
used for the first time.
Be correct, consistent, and complete.
Make sure you cite any ideas that you borrow from other sources.
ALL THE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STATED
GUIDELINES AND ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE THE PROJECT REPORT IN
THEIR OWN LANGUAGE.

For clarification on any point, student can feel free to contact to the faculty mentor.

Sequence of the Project Report

The following sequence may be followed in the preparation of the Manuscript as well as
the final report.
1-Cover Page (on the black hard bound cover)
2-Title Page
3-Declaration
4-Certificate from the Organization
5- Certificate from the College
6- Acknowledgement
7-Table of Content
8-Executive Summary
9- Content pages (Chapters)

Note- There should not be any page no. on these pages (it can be put in roman like i,
ii, iii, iv, v and so on.)

CERTIFICATES
You are required to attach two certificates
1. One Certificate will be given to you from the organization
2. Another certificate will be provided by the College.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Well it’s a project report and you have to write the acknowledgement and attach it as per
sequencing. It’ll contain the names of the people you want to thank who helped you in
this project (usually your supervisor, parents, friends, teacher etc.)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Page number starts here onwards)

It is a summary of a report prepared to give a brief but complete description of the
purpose, Methods used, results, and conclusions of your investigation for project report.
Executive Summaries are often written to be understood by persons in administrative
positions and those without research Training

CONTENTS

Chapter I- Introduction
Have an introductory section that will make a smooth beginning to the document.
Chapter- I should contain introduction of the topic and company (The name of the
company and department where you have done your summer training, the main focus
area of the company, and your motivation for choosing this company as the place for
your summer training), Need of the study, Scope the study etc.

Chapter- II- Organization Information (Industry and Company profile)

It should contain introduction about the organization, its Product line, Features of the
Product, Marketing strategies, competitors, Govt. Policies, Taxation aspects, Major
problems, Achievements, Share Market position, National and International Image,
Future Prospects etc

Chapter-III-Descriptive work of subtopics of the study (Review of literature) This is

the most important part of your report. It should contain detail about the various
subtopics of the projects. The number of sections in this part, their titles, and their
contents depend on the work that you have done and the information you would like to
provide.

This part should include at least the following:

 Information about the main topic, if the work you have done is part of such a topic.
  Detailed description of the work done, clearly state your own contribution and clearly
identify the distinctions from others’ work.

Chapter IV- Research Methodology

This chapter would contain the Research Methodology of the project report. It include
Objective of the study, Sources of data, Sample size, if any, Methods of data collection,
Instrument used, Research design, Tools and techniques of analysis etc

Chapter V – Data Analysis and Interpretation

It should contain the analysis of the questionnaire and other data collected from the
different sources by using latest techniques. An interpretation is an explanation, a means
of presenting information in understandable terms

Chapter VI-Conclusions, Suggestions and Recommendations

A conclusion is the final section of a report in which you have to tie together what was
presented in the report, summing up the main point, explaining how the report was
proven, and successfully closing the discussion. The conclusion is often the most difficult
part of a report to write, and many students feel that they have nothing left to say after
having presented points proving their thesis in the body of the report. However, the
conclusion is often the part of the report that a reader remembers best, and thus must be
effective to be strong. Here you summarize the work you have done. Clearly re-state your
contribution, what you have learned, experienced and acquired. Relate these to what you
have learned in the organization. You can also give your suggestions and do not forget to
quote the limitations of your study.

-Bibliography (Please refer to the sample format given below)

-Annexure (if any)
-Checklist for the items in the repo

Format for giving Bibliography or References

Bibliography or References can be included in the report according to the format given in the
following examples. References should be cited properly inside the text of the report.

Author, (Year). Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher.

 One Author Example: Brinkley, (1993). Alan. The Unfinished Nation. New York: Knopf.
 Two or More Authors Example: Rowe, Richard, and Larry Jeffus. (2000). The Essential
Welder: Gas Metal Arc Welding Classroom Manual. Albany: Delmar.

SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLES

Author. "Title of Article", Title of Journal Volume number (Year): Page(s).
Example: Davis, William D., Thomas Cleary, Michelle Donnelly, and Samuel Hellerman.
(2003) "Using Sensor Signals to Analyze Fires." Fire Technology 39: 295-308.

“Kindly follow APA 6 style for citations and references”

WHAT GOES INTO AN ANNEXURE

Material not included above i.e.

Supplementary & Secondary Reference

Original data
Long Tables
Questionnaires & Letters
Schedules or forms used in collecting data
Internet Printout
Table and graphs
Industry Printout
Checklist of items for the Final Project Report
This checklist is to be duly completed, verified and signed by the student.
1. Is the report properly hard bound Yes / No
2. Is the Cover page in proper format as given in Annexure A? Yes / No
3. Is the Title page (Inner cover page) in proper format? Yes / No
(a) Is the Certificate from the Supervisor in proper format? Yes/No
4.
(b) Has it been signed by the Supervisor? Yes / No
5. Is the Abstract included in the report properly written within one page? Yes / No

6. Have the keywords been specified properly? Yes / No

Is the title of your report appropriate? The title should be adequately

7. Yes / No
descriptive, precise and must reflect scope of the actual work done.
Have you included the List of abbreviations / Acronyms? Uncommon
8. Yes / No
abbreviations / Acronyms should not be used in the title.
9. Does the Report contain a summary of the literature survey? Yes / No
10. Does the Table of Contents include page numbers? Yes / No

(i). Are the Pages numbered properly? Yes / No

Are the Figures numbered properly? (Figure Numbers and Figure titles at
(ii). Yes / No
the bottom of the figures)
Are the Tables numbered properly? (Table Numbers and Table Titles
(iii). Yes / No
at the top of the tables)

(iv). Are the Captions for the Figures and Tables proper? Yes / No

(v). Are the Appendices numbered properly? Yes / No

11. Is the conclusion of the Report based on discussion of the work? Yes / No
 Are References or Bibliography given at the end of the Report? Yes / No
12.  Have the References been cited properly inside the text of the Report? Yes / No
 Is the citation of References in proper format? Yes / No
 Have you written your report according to the guidelines? Yes / No
13.  The report should not be a mere printout of a Power Point Presentation. Yes / No
 Source code need not be included in the report. Yes / No
FORMATS
 A
SUMMER TRAINING PROJECT REPORT (Size 18)
ON
<Project Title> (Size 18)

Submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the

award (Italic size 16)
Of
Master of Business Administration
(Font-Monotype Corsiva, size 16)

Batch 2018-20 (size 14)

SUBMITTED BY (size 12)

<Student Name> (size14)

<Roll No.>
Faculty Guide: (Size 12) Industry Guide:
(Faculty Name) (Guide Name)
Designation Designation
Department Company Name
(College logo)

ITS Engineering College (size 18)

Affiliated to < University Name> (Size 14)
Plot No. 46, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida (U.P.) (size14)
Sample Format of Title Page of the Project report Work (No Page no. on this page)
 DECLARATION

I <Name of student> hereby declare that the project report entitled “………(Topic of the
Report)……” submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of
MBA is my original work and the Project Report has not formed the basis for the award
of any degree, diploma, associateship, or other similar titles.

Date

Place Signature
 (On College Letter Head)

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Summer Training project titled

“________________________________” is an academic work done by
“________________________” submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the
award of the Degree of “Master of Business Administration” from ITS Engineering College,
Greater Noida under my guidance & direction. To the best of my knowledge and belief the data
& information presented by him/her in the project has not been submitted earlier.

I appreciate that he has put in lot of efforts and delivered good results on his research.
I, on behalf of Institute, wish him success always.

Name of the Faculty Guide

Signature
 Certificate from the company/organization
(On Company Letter head)

This is to certify that (Name of the student) son/daughter of (name of the father) pursuing MBA
from I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida has successfully completed Summer Training
Project in our organization on the topic titled, “(Name of the topic)” from ________to _______
2016.

During his/ her project tenure in the organization/ company, we found him/ her hard working,
sincere and diligent person and his/ her behavior & conduct was very good during the project.

We wish him/her all the best for his/ her future endeavors.

(Name and designation of the issuing authority.)

Sequence of Content pages in the Report
The following sequence may be followed in the preparation of the Manuscript as well as the final
report. (Chapter Scheme)
1. Introduction –
i) This will cover the description and rationale to select the topic.
ii) Objectives of research
iii)Significance of project (this will cover the importance of the research project)
iv) Limitations of project
2. i) Industry profile – a summary of industry to which your company belongs..
ii) Company profile – a summary of company and its contribution in the
industry.
3. Review of literature (if any)- will include previous studies related to your research
work.
4. Research methodology –
i) Research design
ii) Hypothesis (if any)
iii) Sample design
iv) Methods of data collection
v) Tools used for analysis (if any)
5. Analysis of data – with the help of different tools
6. Findings and recommendations
7. Bibliography – (standard format, APA 6 style)
8. Annexure – all material not included above i.e. questionnaire, different tables, charts,
pictures etc.

Note:
i) Certificate from the college will be attached in the project report to be submitted in the college.
You can submit report without certificate of the college in the company.

ii) Please do not include any header or footer in any page of the report. Only page numbers should be
mentioned at the bottom center of each page. For guidelines regarding preparation of the report, please
consult your textbook for Technical Report Writing / Technical Communication.