PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR VISEMESTER MBA (WP)

The objective of this research project is to provide the professional an opportunity to identify and
work on a research problem in their area of interest within an organization. Professional should
use this as a platform to understand the issues / problems faced by the business and provide
feasible solutions to such problems by evaluating the alternatives. Research should be carried out
within an organization.

This project, under the guidance of a faculty of the institution, has to be a on a live management
problem/issue concerning either an organization or otherwise. The purpose of the project is to
develop larger life skills and positive attitude among students who have to gain wider perspective
on society/organization.

During the research period, the student will be under the supervision of a faculty identified by
the institute. The research mentor will provide guidelines on how the student should execute the
research. The student will be required to report to the faculty guide immediately on allocation.
The research topic and plan of execution should be finalized before the end of the present term.
The mode and frequency of communication during the research period should be decided in
consultation with the mentor.

The program in charge will consult the research guide from time to time for obtaining
information on the progress of the research work of the student.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT WORK

INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT REPORT MAKING:

 The Font style should be “TIMES NEW ROMAN” with font size is “14” for “headings”
and “12” for “text” and to be in 1.5-line spacing.

 The number of pages in the report should range between 60 and 80.

 Report should be prepared with computer print only.

 Report should be free from grammatical and spelling mistakes.

 Figures and facts should be Accurate.

  Report should be “Hard bound” not “Spiral bound”.

 Students should submit two copies of project report and should retain the original copy
for “Viva Voce” after getting signatures from their respective guide and program
coordinator.

 Pages in the report should be serially numbered.

 Do not include any philosophies in the report.Paper – A4 size bond paper

 Figures and Tables – Centered placed, Source to be mentioned.

 Page number – Position: Bottom of page; Alignment: Right
 Do not use any header and footer
 The students are required to submit synopsis to their respective guides with
minimum of 3 pages as per the format given in guidelines by20/11/2021which has to
be duly signed by their respective guides

Structure of the Report

ORDER OF GENERAL CONTENTS:

Following are the general contents in a project report. It is advised to strictly follow the
following general contents

1) Cover Page

2) Inner Cover Page

3) Certificate from the Guide

4) Certificate of the University

5) Certificate from the Company

6) Declaration

7) Acknowledgement

8) Executive summary

9) Table of Contents

10) List of Tables and Graphs

BODY OF THE PROJECT:

CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes the theoretical Background.

Part A: About Industry: Brief History, Growth and Prospects.

Part B: About Subject: Definition of the terms used, importance and other aspects of the
subject.

CHAPTER-2: Review of Literature and Research Design

1) Title of the study 2) Review of literature 3) Statement of the Problem 4) Objectives of the
study 5) Scope of the study 6) Hypotheses 7) Sampling 8) Methodology 9) Tools for Data
Collection 10) Data Analysis 11) Limitations of Study

CHAPTER-3: COMPANY PROFILE:

Inception, type, nature, board of directors, organisation chart, business operations,

product/service profile, market share, competitors, functional chart, future prospects.

CHAPTER-4: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION:

1) Title of project 2) Data table (in figures) 3) Analysis & Inference to the table 5)
Graphical representation

CHAPTER-5: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

The findings should be summarised and presented in a paragraph from, numbering each of
the finding. Find specific recommendation to each of the objective of the study. These
recommendations should be more specific and acceptable in nature. Recommendations also
should be numbered.

CHAPTER-6: CONCLUSION & LEARNING EXPERIENCE

The conclusion of the project should be given so as to justify the objectives of the study.
The personal learning experience to be mentioned in one or two small paragraphs

APPENDICES AND ANNEXURE:

The copy of the questionnaire and all other useful material collected from the organization
may be annexed. In case of finance, the copies of financial statements and other related
statements should be annexed.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: The references made from textbooks, journals, newspapers, magazines

etc. are to be listed in this chapter. The order followed is – Name of the Author, Editor of
the book, and Name of the publisher, Place of publication and year of publication. The
source of internet and web sites may also be mentioned with correct address.

References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following format:

Books

Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalisation and

Political Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.

Edited Volume

Aharoni, Y. (2009) “On Measuring the Success of Privatisation”, in Ramamurthi, R. and

Vernon, R. (eds) Privatisation and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.:
World Bank.

Journals

Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) “Ownership in Competitive Environments: A

Comparison of the Performance of Mixed, Private and SOEs”, Journal of Law and
Economics, April, Vol. 1, No,32, pp.16-9.

Reports and Gazettes

Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila,
ADB.

Newspapers and Magazines

Ahluwalia, M. (2003) ‘Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid’, an exclusive
interview, D+C [Development & Cooperation], September, vol.30.

Websites

Ministry of Finance(2008) “Privatisation”, Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MoF Website,

http://www.mof.in/~epa/Privatise/index.html.

Ram Mohan, T.T. (2004) “Privatisation in China: Softly, Softly Does it”, accessed on
02/10/2010 at http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/publications/public/Fulltext.jsp?wp-no=2004-09-
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COVER PAGE AND INNER COVER PAGE:
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DECLARATION

I....................................., hereby declare that this project work titled.................................... is

based on the original project conducted by me under the guidance of......................................

This work has not formed the basis for the award of any Degree and has not been submitted
previously to any other College/University.

Place:

Date:

Reg. no: Student Name

Acknowledgement:

You should acknowledge the help and assistance of your guide area chair program
coordinator and external people
 Table of Contents

Chapter Particulars Page No.

1 Introduction 09
2 Review of Literature 46

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Description Page No.

1.1 Types of products 09
2.1 Advertising gains 46

LIST OF FIGURES/GRAPHS

Figure No. Description Page No.

1.1 Map of India 08
SUBMISSION DEADLINES OF INTERNSHP PROJECT

Particulars Date

Project starting DATE 24/10/2021

Registration 06/11/2021

Submission of Synopsis 20/11/2021

Submission of Draft report to the Guide 26/12/2021

(Soft copy)
Approval from the guide after Submission 1/01/2022

08/1/2022
Submission of Final Report to the Office

Viva – Voce Examination (Tentative) 22/1/2022