Progressive Education Society’s

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Sector 21, Yamuna Nagar, Modern Educational Campus, Nigdi, Pune-44

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT (SIP)

GUIDELINES

FOR MBA III SEMESTER- 2019

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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT: GUIDELINES

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To offer the opportunity for the young students to acquire on job the skills, knowledge, attitudes,
and perceptions along with the experience needed to constitute a professional identity.

2. To provide means to immerse students in actual supervised professional experiences.

3. To give an insight into the working of the real organizations.

4. To gain deeper understanding in specific functional areas.

5. To appreciate the linkages among different functions and departments.

6. To develop perspective about business organizations in their totality.

7. To help the students in exploring career opportunities in their areas of interest.

At the end of Second Semester each student shall undertake a Summer Internship Project (SIP) for 8
weeks. It is mandatory for the student to seek advance written approval from the faculty guide and the
Director of the Institute about the topic and organization before commencing the SIP. The SIP may or may
not have a Functional Focus, i.e. the Student may take up a SIP in his/her intended area of specialization or
in any other functional area of management. The student shall submit a written structured report based on
work done during this period.

SIP can be carried out in: a) Corporate Entity b) NGO c) SME d) Government Undertaking e)
Cooperative Sector.

SIP may be a research project – based on primary data or secondary data or may be an operational
assignment involving working by the student on a given task or assignment or project etc. in an
organization or an industry. It is expected that the SIP shall sensitize the students to the demands of the
workplace. The learning outcomes and utility to the organization must be specifically highlighted.

The report should be well documented and supported by –

1. Executive Summary

2. Organization profile

3. Outline of the problem/task undertaken

4. Research methodology & data analysis (in case of research projects only)

5. Relevant activity charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, etc.

6. Learning of the student through the project

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 7. Contribution to the host organization

8. References in appropriate referencing styles. (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago Style etc.)

It should reflect the nature and quantum of work undertaken by the student. The report must reflect 8
weeks of work and justify the same.

The completion of the SIP shall be certified by the respective Faculty Guide & approved by the Director of
the Institute.

The external organization (Corporate / NGO/ SME/ Government Entity/ Cooperative/ etc – the
place where you carryout the project work.) shall also certify the SIP work.

The student shall submit TWO hard copies & one soft copy (CD) of the project report before 30th

September in SEM III. One hard copy is to be returned to the student by the Institute after the External
Viva-Voce. In the interest of environmental considerations, students are encouraged to print their project
reports on both sides of the page. SIP shall have a weight age of 6 credits. The Institute shall conduct an
internal viva-voce for evaluation of the SIP for 50 marks. There shall be an external viva-voce for the SIP
for 100 marks. The examiner’s panel for the same shall include one external faculty member nominated by
the University and one internal faculty member nominated by the Director. The external viva-voce shall be
conducted for 15 minutes at least per student.

THE INTERNAL & THE EXTERNAL VIVA-VOCE SHALL EVALUATE THE PROJECT BASED
ON:

1. Actual work undertaken by the student.

2. Student understanding about the organization and business environment.

3. Outcome of the project.

4. Utility of the project to the organization.

5. Basic analytical capabilities.

OBJECTIVES OF PREPARATION PROJECT REPORT:

1. The project report is activity methods of study, designed to give each student a task for which he/
she will need to find out information analyze the information and draw relevant and appropriate
conclusions based on the information collected.

2. It is designed to develop students’ skills of reasoning, analytical skills and improve communication
skills.

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 3. It is a type of research aimed to identify various problems, prospects, growth areas, opportunities
etc of an organization and the ability and skills required to resolve the problems with suitable
solutions.

4. It helps enable the students to go through various practical aspects of the organization giving them
valuable learning experience through their project.

PROJECT WORK FLOW

1. SELECTION OF A SPECIALIZATION AND /OR TOPIC:

After selection of a specialization of your interest, define the sub area in which you intend to pursue
your project work.

a) Marketing – Retail marketing, services marketing, advertising, new product development, etc.

b) Finance – Taxation, budgetary control, foreign exchange markets, Primary/secondary markets.

etc

c) Human Resource Mgt – Training, recruitment, performance mgt, employee welfare etc

d) Operation Mgmt – TQM, Production Planning Control, Inventory Control.

e) Supply Chain Logistics – Logistics, supply chain, PPC, inventory control, purchase

f) Information Technology Management – commercial / Business applications

g) International Business Management – international business, exports imports, foreign

exchange.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE LIST IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST AND IS PROVIDED
ONLY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE

 Study available literature related to the topic chosen. Discuss with your respective internal project
guide and external project guide (company) and finalize the Topic as well as the Title of the
Project.

2. OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM, IDENTIFY THE OBJECTIVES:

a) Identify the problem areas – objectives of the study to be listed down

b) Define the scope of the study

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3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY :

a) Define the ways, means and sources of collecting the data: Primary as well as secondary.
Justify the sample size, type of sample and the area selected in case of primary data. Secondary
Data Can be supported by Case Studies.

b) The limitations of the project report should be also specified, if any.

4. DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION ( PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS IN CASE OF

RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN OR SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS):

a) After collection of the above-mentioned data, classify, compile and analyze the data. Present
the same in a tabular form or represent it in the form of graphs, pie charts etc wherever
required. Statistical tools can be also used for analysis.

b) Primary Data Analysis – mostly comprises of Questionnaire analysis, information is collected

from a selected sample; whereas secondary data analysis – analyzing the existing data
provided by the organization. E.g.: balance sheet analysis or case based analysis.

c) Secondary data can be obtained through company reports and other documents which may be
analyzed and presented

d) Primary data analysis and secondary data analysis must be segregated

5. FINDINGS OF THE STUDY :

a) List down the observations / findings based on the above-mentioned analysis of the data
collected.

b) Should be supported by relevant activity charts, tables, graphs, diagrams using appropriate
statistical tools etc.

6. LEARNING THROUGH THE PROJECT:

a) Giving in detail the learning out of the project.

7. CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOST ORGANIZATION:

a) Explanation in detail your contributions to the organization. Justifying the utility of your
project work to the host organization.

8. REFERENCES IN APPROPRIATE REFERENCING STYLES.

a) Must be given using the appropriate style such as APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago style.

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9. CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT. STUDENTS TO NOTE:

a) To follow the work schedule as per the Progress card given on the last page of this information
booklet

b) To keep updating the progress card and obtain internal guides signatures.

c) Students SHOULD NOT COPY OR REPRODUCE earlier projects reports. If found so, the
said project report WILL NOT be accepted.

PROJECT REPORT LAYOUT:

The Sequence of Following Details and Chapter Numbers

 Title Page

 Certificate from the Institute / College

 Certificate from the Company – format enclosed

 Declaration by the Student – format enclosed

 Acknowledgements

 Table of Contents

Chapter No Title Page Number

 List of Tables and Chart and figures

Table no Table Title Page Number

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Introduction to the Project

2. Outline of the research problem /Objectives and Scope of the study

3. Theoretical background and literature review of the Topic selected and Company
Profile max 5 pages

4. Research Methodology:

a. Research Design/ framework, type of research undertaken.

b. Primary Data - Sources

c. Secondary Data - Sources

d. Sample design and method of sampling

e. Limitations of the Project

5. Data Analysis and interpretation ( Primary data analysis in case of research projects
undertaken) to be represented by way of charts, diagrams, graphs , other statistical
tools and or secondary data)

6. Findings from data analysis

7. Learning of the student through the project

8. Contribution to the host organization:

9. Conclusions of the Project (include suggestions if any).

10. References in appropriate referencing styles. (Must be given using the appropriate
style such as APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago style etc.) pl note that local text books and
Wikipedia and or any other search engine references should not be given

11. Annexure: a. Questionnaire b. Other supportive material (e.g.: Balance sheet)

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 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

SR. NO. DECRIPTION SPECIFICATION

1 Paper A4 size executive bond white paper
2 Typing Font: Times new roman ; Font size: 12;

Line spacing: 1.5; no borders on every page

Page numbers in right side bottom corner.

Project can be printed on both sides

3 Margin Standard margin on all four sides of the paper.
Must be equal for all pages
4 Cover Hard bound black with golden embossing
5 Number of copies 2 hard bound (to be submitted to Institute )

1 CD.
6 Front cover format Refer - Annexure-“A “
7 Draft Company certificate Refer – Annexure-“B”
8 Draft of Student Refer – Annexure- “C”
Declaration

STUDENTS CAN COLLECT ONE HARD BOUND COPY AFTER THE UNIVERSITY
EXTERNAL VIVA.

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 Annexure “A” Front Page Format

A Project Report

On

“Project Title”

For

Name of the Organisation

Submitted By

Student Name

Roll No:

Submitted To

Savitribai Phule Pune University

In the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Through
Progressive Education Society’s
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Sector 21, Yamuna Nagar, Modern Educational Campus, Nigdi, Pune-44

BATCH 2019-20

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 ANNEXURE “B”

DRAFT OF COMPANY CERTIFICATE

(ON LETTERHEAD OF COMPANY)

TO WHOM-SO-EVER IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that (Student Name) ______________ has completed his / her Project work on
the topic _______________________________ during the period from ______ to ___________ .

She / He have been sincere, hardworking and punctual in his/ her work.

We wish her success in her future endeavors.

Authorized Signatory.

Designation

Company Seal.

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 ANNEXURE “C”

DRAFT OF STUDENT DECLARATION

I (Name of Student)_________, of MBA : Roll no_____ hereby declare that the Project work titled
________________________________________________________________’which has been
submitted to University of Pune, is an original work of the undersigned and has not been reproduced
from any other source.

Signature

Date

Name

Place Roll No:

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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROJECT GUIDANCE PROGRESS CARD

(Students should strictly follow the dates as mentioned below)

Name of the student: ___________________________________________Class__________________
Roll No: ____________Mobile No: __________________E-mail:_____________________________
Name of the Mentor/Project Guide (IMCD) ______________________Specialization: ____________
Name of the Company: _______________________________________________________________
Name & contact no of the Company Guide: _______________________________________________
Project Title: _______________________________________________________________________

Sr. Task Discussed Date Review Date of Students Guide

No Assigned tasks Signature Signature
Finalization of company
By May
1. for summer training and
20th
intimation to the Institute.
Selection of a Topic /
By May
2 area in which the study to
30th
be done.
Identify the objectives and By June
3 methodology of the study 10th
(Research methodology)
By July
4 Collection of data.
10th
Analysis of data – By July
5
interpretation etc 30th
By August
Submission of summary of
6 10th
findings to the company
By August
Listing down findings,
7 10th
suggestions and conclusions
Finalization of the entire By August
8
project report 31st
Spiral Bound Copy
By September
9 submission and internal
15th
Viva voce
Hard Bound Copies last September
10 Submission date 30th 2019

PLEASE NOTE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEYOND 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

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