HSNC University, Mumbai

H.R COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS

CHURCHGATE, MUMBAI 20
S.Y.M.COM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER IV
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

Guidelines for Internal Evaluation

Self-learning Evaluation 10 marks

Project + Viva 30marks

Total 40marks

The Submission of Project is to be done in the given link below

https://forms.gle/5ANqTSdiamN55Jnr6
 About Self Learning

Self-Learning introduced by the HSNC University, Mumbai is a concept of continuous

assessment and evaluation. It is a modern way of learning that helps a person to teach them
skills and knowledge that will prove relevant when the student experience practical world. It
has not replaced the instructional learning process that has been used traditionally instead has
become an extra key that will open the doors of knowledge for everyone who is interested in
acquiring it.

Self-learning is an important skill for students as Self learning education develop

independence and ability to progress without reliance on a teacher. It also helps to solidify the
learning.

The purpose of Self learning is that students should learn the topic on their own and present
the topic in regular lectures through an interactive presentation mode. The teacher's role in
these evaluative sessions will be that of a Moderator and Mentor, who will guide and
navigate the discussions in the sessions, and offer concluding remarks, with proper reasoning
on the aspects which may have been missed by the students, in the course of the Self-
Learning process. The presentation in the open class and feedback from the teachers on the
presentation would provide a different perspective on the same topic to the students present in
the class during the presentation.

Sr No. Subject

1 Supply Chain Management & Logistics

2 Advertising Sales & Management

3 Retail Management

4 Management of Business Relations

Project Work II {Compulsory}

 Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Topics and Guidelines
Topics for SLE (ANY 1)

➢ SCM concept and significance

➢ Global supply chain management & recent trends in logistics.

Online Resources:

https://nptel.ac.in/content/syllabus_pdf/110108056.pdf

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110/107/110107074/

Methodology of Assessment - PowerPoint Presentation

Guidelines to students for SLE (10 marks):

➢ Make a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) within your group on ALL of the Topics stated
above as SLE topics.
➢ The duration of the video or presentation should be 10-15 minutes.
➢ For PPT, the first slide should consist Topic name, Class and course, Group number, and
Names and Roll numbers of all members in the group.
➢ Presentation will be followed by Q/A session.
➢ The no. of slides for PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) should not exceed more than 12-15
slides.
➢ In case of PPT, all students will be marked individually. It is thus, mandatory that each
member in the group actively participates. Questions will be posed to the students at the
end of the (SLE) presentation.

Project Details:
1. Project topics are (ANY 1)

• Explain the concept and significance of SCM along with reference to selecting a
company.
• Select a company & elaborate its Global supply chain management and recent trends in
logistics.
2. Students should clearly mention the complete details consisting of name of the topic
selected on the first page along with the full name, class, course, semester and roll no.

3. Font size should be 12 and font name should be Times New Roman.

4. Please note 20 marks for individual project will be provided based on the content of the
project and flow of content.

2. Format:

• First page: name, class, roll no., semester, topic.

• Second page: index/ contents
• Third page: introduction
• Main body
• Conclusion
• Last page: Acknowledgement

Note: Students can insert bibliography, case studies, diagrams, data tables too.

Maximum size of the project should be 15-20 pages.

 Retail Management

Topics and Guideline

SLE Topics (Unit wise):

Unit no Group Topic

1 Group- 1,4,7 Retail Management and Retail Environment
2 Group- 2,5,8 Retail Location and Layout
3 Group- 3,6,9,10 Retail Merchandise
Each group will be of 5 students are per the order of the roll no

Online resource

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110/104/110104070/ (Retail management)

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/110/104/110104070/ (Retail location and layout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSw4hS979ZA (Merchandising)

http://sim.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RETAIL-MANAGEMENT-Notes.pdf

https://gfgc.kar.nic.in/vemagal/FileHandler/61-72ae8417-1fcc-4590-8def- 7cba23116ed2.pdf

Project work:

Student are required to select any retail organization from given format and write the report
on the profile of the company, growth and prospects and retail strategies to enter India.

● Super market

● Department store

● Hyper market

● Speciality store
 Advertising and Sales Management

Topics and Guidelines

1. SLE Topics (Group can select Any One of the following topics):

Sr. No Topic
1. Factor Affecting Sales Strategy for A Company
2. Impact Of Advertising on Consumers Behaviour
3. Advertising Trends Used in India in 21st Century
4. Data Mining

2. Online Resource

Factors affecting Sales Strategy for a company https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_mg19/preview

Impact of Advertising on Consumer Behaviour https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou21_ge02/preview

Advertising Trends used in India in 21st Century https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_mg13/preview

Data Mining https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_cs12/preview

Methodology - PowerPoint Presentation

3. Guidelines

1. All the Students are required to refer to the above links and prepare the power point
presentation.
2. The power point presentation should cover the topics mentioned above allocated to the
specific groups.
3. The criteria for evaluation through Power point presentation are:
• Concept Clarity
• Coverage of the Self learning presentation
• Flow of the presentation within the group
4. Guidelines for PowerPoint presentation:
• The first slide should include your Names of all students, Group No and Division and
subject.
• Usage of Case Study is preferred.
• Introduction of topics under self-evaluation
• Information that students have collected from related links and other resources
• Conclusion
• Total number of slides should not me more than 10 slides

5. Individual Project Report:

➢ You are required to select ANY ONE Company from the following sectors given below
• FMCG Sector.
• Service Sector (Banking, Insurance, Finance, Telecommunication,
• Education, Tourism, Retail)
• Automobile sector
➢ Choose any 3 advertisements of same company chosen in the given sector and do
comparative study of all advertisements selected and study various types of appeals used
to awareness for the product and its impact on the customers. Also give suggestions for
improvement in advertisements.

6. Guidelines for writing project

• The project should be in word document format having word count of around
2500 to 3000 words in 12 size font & font type: Times New Roman. The project
can be based on web research or from any other secondary data sources.
• While submitting the project the students should mention their name, Roll no and
division on the first page of the assignment.
 Management of Business Relations

Topics and Guidelines

SLE Topic

1. Importance of business relations

2. Concept framework and Benefits of CRM

3. Approaches to employee relationship

4. Key to successful investor relations

Topic Allocation for Groups

Sr No Groups Topic
1. BM Group 1,2 Topic 1
2. BM Group 3,4 Topic 2
3. BM Group 5,6 Topic 3
4. BM Group 7,8,9 Topic 4

Online Resources:

Module 1 https://youtu.be/O5vU8oWNdE0 https://youtu.be/Hp0Q8Z5Isz4

Module 2 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/imb19_mg10/preview

Module 3 https://youtu.be/cCdu67s_C5E

Module 4 https://youtu.be/nCMEK2UkL74

Methodology of Assessment - PowerPoint Presentation

Project Details:

Students are required to select Any One Company and prepare report of 3000 words
considering importance of business relation with customer, employees and role of business
relation manager.
 HSNC University, Mumbai
(2023-2024)

Ordinances and Regulations

With Respect to

Choice Based Credit System

(CBCS)
For the Programmes Under

The Faculty of Commerce and Management

For the programme

Master of Commerce

Project Work Guidelines

Second Year- Post Graduate Programme

Semester-III and Semester -IV

 Introduction

• Along with the electives the students of M. Com will have project work in both the
semesters. (Semester III &IV). The main objective of inclusion of project work is to
inculcate the element of research work challenging the potential of learner as regards to
his/ her eagerness to enquire and ability to interpret particular aspect of the study in his/
her own words. It is expected that the guiding teacher should undertake the counselling
sessions with their students and make them aware about the methodology of formulation,
preparation and evaluation pattern of the project work. The students can choose Any One
option for preparation of their project work.
• Project work based on topics as suggested and approved by their teacher guide with
proper research methodology in the study area. The research study can be done either
through primary data method or secondary data method. If the research is done through
secondary data method in that situation case study method can be followed to collect the
information and proper research methodology as suggested by teacher guide to be
followed for preparation of project book.
• Project work based on the internship in the study area

Guidelines for preparation of Project Work

Work Load

Work load for Project Work is 01 (one) hour per batch of 15-20 learners per week for the
guiding teacher. The learner (of that batch) shall do field work and library work in the
remaining 03 (three) hours per week.

General Guidelines for preparation of project work based on

Option 1 -Project Topics approved by Teacher Guide

• The project topic may be undertaken in any area of Elective Courses.

• Each learner has to undertake a Project individually under the supervision of a teacher-
guide.
• The learner shall decide the topic and title which should be specific, clear and with
definite scope in consultation with the teacher- guide concerned.
• University/College shall allot a guiding teacher for guidance to the students based on her
/his specialization.
• The project report shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given below:
➢ Font type: Times New Roman
➢ Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
➢ Line Space: 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
➢ Paper Size: A4
➢ Margin: in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
➢ The Project Report shall be bounded.
• The Project Report should be 40 to 60 pages
 Format

1st page (Main Page)

Tittle of the problem of the project

A Project Submitted to
HSNC University, Mumbai for partial
Completion of the degree of Master in Commerce

Under the Faculty of Commerce

By

Name of the Learner

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guiding Teacher

Name and address of the College

Month and Year

2nd page
This page to be repeated on 2nd page (i.e. inside after the Main page)
 Table of Contents
Sr.no Content Page
nos
1. Declaration
Certificate
Acknowledgment
Preface List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations

2 Chapter 1: Introduction

3 Chapter II- Literature Review

4 Chapter III: Research Methodology

5 Chapter IV: Data Analysis

6 Chapter V: Findings /Suggestions and Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendices: Questionnaire, Interview Schedule

 Declaration by Learner
I the undersigned Miss/Mr. Name of the learner (Roll No & Class) hereby, declare
that the work embodied in this project work titled “Title of the Project”, forms
Name of the Guiding Teacher is a result of my own research work and has not been
previously submitted to any other University for any other Degree/ Diploma to this or
any other University

Wherever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly
indicated as such and included in the bibliography.

The learner has complied to the provisions of the UGC (Promotion of Academic
Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institution) Regulation
2018.

I, here by further declare that all information of this document has been obtained and
presented in accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct.

Name and Signature of The Learner

Certified by

Name and Signature of the Guiding Teacher

 On Separate page

Name and Address of the college

Certificate

This is to certify that Ms/Mr _________ (Roll No & Class) has worked and duly
completed her/his Project work for the degree of Master of Commerce under the
Faculty of Commerce in the subject of ____________________ and her/his project is
entitled , “________________________________________ under my

supervision.

I further certify that the entire work has been done by the learner under my guidance
and that no part of it has been submitted previously for any degree or diploma of any
University.

It is her/his own work and facts reported by her/his personal findings and
investigations

Seal of the College

Signature of Guiding Teacher

Date of Submission:
 On separate page

Acknowledgment

(Model structure of the acknowledgement)

To list who all have helped me is difficult because they are so numerous and the depth
is so enormous.

I would like to acknowledge the following as being idealistic channels and fresh
dimensions in the completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank the HSNC University for giving me chance to do this
project.

I would like to thank my Principal, for providing the necessary

facilities required for completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator, for her moral support and
guidance.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude towards my project guide

whose guidance and care made the project successful.

I would like to thank my College Library, for having provided various reference

books and magazines related to my project.

Lastly, I would like to thank each and every person who directly or indirectly helped

me in the completion of the project especially my Parents and Peers who supported

me throughout my project.
 PREFACE

It is the summary of your Research work undertaken by the learner on the topics
under study. The learner has to introduced the topic, significant and methodology
undertaken to complete the research work.

Name of the Learner

 List of Tables
Sr No Particular Page
Nos

List of Figures
Sr No Particular Pages
Nos

Abbreviations Used: Abbreviations are shortened forms of words and Phrases and
are a common occurrence in research manuscript as they can help make complex technical
writing more concise and easier to read. Therefore, the learner doing research should identify
the abbreviation used in the research and list out with their full form in their research report.
 Structure to be followed for Presentation of Project Work

Chapter No. 1: Introduction

In this chapter Selection and relevance of the problem, historical background of the problem,
brief profile of the study area, definition/s of related aspects, characteristics, different
concepts pertaining to the problem etc can be incorporated by the learner.

Chapter No. 2: Literature Review

This chapter will provide information about studies done on the respective issue. This would
specify how the study undertaken is relevant and contribute for value addition in information/
knowledge/ application of study area which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further
study on same issue.

Chapter No. 3: Research Methodology

This chapter will include Objectives, Hypothesis, Scope of the study, limitations of the study,
significance of the study, Selection of the problem, Sample size, Data collection, Tabulation
of data, Techniques and tools to be used, etc can be incorporated by the learner

Chapter No. 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation

This chapter is the core part of the study. The analysis pertaining to collected data will be
done by the learner. The application of selected tools or techniques will be used to arrive at
findings. In this, table of information’s, presentation of graphs etc. can be provided with
interpretation by the learner.

Chapter No. 5: Findings Suggestions and Conclusion

In this chapter of project work, findings of work will be covered and suggestion will be
enlisted to validate the objectives and hypotheses.

(Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.)

Bibliography:

In this the learner has to write all the references of books, journals, research paper, research
reports, newspaper articles referred for completing the research work. The reference should
be in APA format. You are required to refer this link for understand APA style of referencing

https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide
Appendices:
An appendix contains supplementary material that is not an essential part of the text itself but
which may be helpful in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the research
problem or it is information that is too cumbersome to be included in the body of the paper.
List of appendices if any
➢ Supporting evidence [e.g. raw data]
➢ Contributory facts or specialized data [raw data appear in the appendix, but with
summarized data appearing in the body of the text].
➢ Sample calculations
➢ Technical figures, graphs, tables, statistics
➢ Detailed description of research instruments
➢ Maps, charts, photographs, drawings
➢ Letters, emails, and other copies of correspondence
➢ Questionnaire/survey instruments, with the results appearing in the text
➢ Complete transcripts of interviews
➢ Complete field notes from observations
Option II: Guidelines for Internship based project work

• Minimum 20 days with 100 hours of Internship with an Organisation/ NGO/ Charitable
Organisation/ Private firm/company to be approved by the guiding teacher.
• The theme of the internship should be based on any study area of the elective courses.
• Project Report should be of 40 to 60 Pages
• Experience Certificate is Mandatory.
• A project report has to be brief in content and must include the following aspects:

Executive Summary:

• A bird’s eye view of your entire presentation has to be precisely offered under this
category.

Introduction on the Company:

• A Concise representation of company/ organization defining its scope, products/services

and its SWOT analysis.

Statement and Objectives:

• The mission and vision of the organization need to be stated enshrining its broad
strategies.

Your Role in the Organisation during the internship:

• The key aspects handled, the department under which you were deployed and brief
summary report duly acknowledged by the reporting head.

Challenges:

• The challenges confronted while churning out theoretical knowledge into practical
world.

Conclusion:

• A brief overview of your experience and suggestions to bridge the gap between theory
and practice.
The project report based on internship shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given
below:

➢ Font type: Times New Roman

➢ Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
➢ Line Space: 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
➢ Paper Size: A4
➢ Margin: in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
➢ The Project Report shall be bounded.
➢ The project report should be 40 to 60 pages
 Pattern of Evaluation of the Project work

The Project Report shall be evaluated in two stages viz.

• Evaluation of Project Report (Bound Copy) 60 Marks
▪ Introduction and other areas covered 20 Marks
▪ Research Methodology, Presentation, Analysis and interpretation of data 30 Marks
▪ Conclusion & Recommendations 10 Marks
• Conduct of Viva-voce 40 Marks
▪ In the course of Viva-voce, the questions may be asked such as importance 10 Marks
/ relevance of the study, objective of the study, methodology of the study/
mode of Enquiry (question responses)
▪ Ability to explain the analysis, findings, concluding observations, 20 Marks
recommendation, limitations of the Study
▪ Overall Impression (including Communication Skill) 10 Marks

Note: The guiding teacher along with the external evaluator appointed by the University/
College for the evaluation of project shall conduct the viva-voce examination as per the
evaluation pattern

Passing Standard

• Minimum of Grade D in the project component

• In case of failing in the project work, the same project can be revised for ATKT
examination.
• Absence of student for viva voce: If any student fails to appear for the viva voce on the
date and time fixed by the department such student shall appear for the viva voce on the
date and time fixed by the Department, only along with students of the next batch.

Dr Rita Khatri

Chairperson BOS (Commerce and Management)