Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Guidelines for Practical Training and Project Work during Summer Internship
Each student shall have to undergo a practical training for a period of not less than 50 days during the vacation at the
end of First Year. Based on the actual training during the vacation, the student shall write a project report on the topic
selected under the guidance of a Industrial Guide, approved by Internal Guide (Faculty) and submit two copies of
the same to the Internal Guide of the institute before 31st March, 2015. The project Report shall be assessed externally
(100 marks). For external evaluation there will be a viva voce at the end of third semester. Such viva-voce shall be
conducted by a panel of two referees appointed by the University.
sequence
of
arranging
&
binding
the
project
report
material
will
be
as
follows.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Importance of the Project work as a part of MMS curriculum of
University of Mumbai.
Provides a brief yet lively introduction to the subject/problem, its context,
important theoretical notions, major methodological approach, the
Introduction of the Topic
relevance and expected results. Someone who has read your introduction
should know what this research is all about and how you intend to
approach it in terms of theory and methodology.
Specific, clear and to the point statements of intended outcomes from the
Objectives of the study
research you will undertake.
This section typically carries the title Hypothesis, if the study specifies
and examines only one hypothesis, and this section is titled
Statement of Hypothesis (if Hypotheses if the study specifies and examines more than one
any)
hypothesis. Null & Alternative Hypothesis is to be stated in this section.
And logical background needs to be given to support the hypotheses put
forth.
Spend a paragraph on the exact area of your research for example period
of time, language (when it comes, e.g., to a literature review), subject,
Scope of the study
disciplines involved, sampling, unit of analysis (e.g., policy, programmes,
activities, actual behaviours etc.). Make clear in what way and to what
extent claims for generalisability can be made or what the limits are.
1.2
1.3
1.4
Page 1 of 18
1.5
Rationale/contribution of
the study
1.6
Provide the rationale for doing the research on the specified topic, why
research needs to be done on this particular topic or problem, what the
particular angle and substance is that you bring to either the field of the
existing body of knowledge. Make clear references to existing literature,
show gaps in knowledge, the potential usefulness of a methodology you
have in mind, possible benefits of outcomes (understanding, practice,
policy, theory etc.) and for whom(e.g. researcher, organization, society
etc.). Provide a limited number of key references to support your case
and also in order to demonstrate that you are aware of the existing body
of knowledge regarding the topic you want to research.
Difficulties & problems came across while doing the project work. And
errors unveiled during analysis and compilation.
HR::
2.2
Company Profile
Finance:
Production:
Page 2 of 18
of various
activities related to business functions.), Existing systems with the scope for
the improvements in the current business: clerical / human errors, paper
work, security, generation of reports, unstructured /unmanageable data,
Objective: i) System Specific- Analysis & Design.
(ii) General Business Analysis.
Where it should cover feasibility and feature study of specific system, Risk
analysis, Suggestions and conclusions. Conclusions should focus on Cost
estimation and suggested architecture.
Specifications for Hardware (Hardware: processor, display, RAM, hard
disk, other devices) and Software (Software: O.S. XP, Vista, Front EndVB. Net, Back End Ms Access) etc.
2.3
About Competitors
Competitors Analysis
3.2
3.3
4.1
Method of study
4.2
Sampling
4.3
Data Collection
Census or Sample
Research Design (Exploratory, Descriptive, Causative etc.)
Case/Experimentation/Observation/survey
Variables, constructs, models, theories used
Plan/Flow chart of research
Frame
Size, determination of sample size
Numbers of samples
Method of Selection
Data Type
Collection- Instruments, Tools & Techniques used
Measurement scales
Page 3 of 18
4.4
Editing & Coding- Cleaning and organizing the data for analysis
(Data Preparation)
Presentation of Data (Methods e.g. Tables, bar chart, pie chart etc.)
This forms the core part of the research work and due importance should be given to the central objectives of the
study.
For Chapter 5 you can give titles & sub titles related to your topic (e.g. Analysis of Retailers Survey, Analysis of
Working Capital, Implementation of TQM, Performance Appraisal etc.)
Hypothesis testing should be included in this chapter.
Sections can be made to these chapters as required, but in accordance to the objectives mentioned under Chapter
1 (1.3)
Chapter 6: Findings
Chapter 7: Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 8: Recommendations
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Part: III End Pages
14. References/Bibliography
15. Appendices/Annexure
3. STYLE OF WRITING:
Every chapter must begin on new page.
There should be a space after a (.) or (,) (?) etc. and not before.
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 4 of 18
Books
Basic Format for Books
Last name, First Initial. (Year). Book title: Subtitle. (Edition) [if other than the 1st]. Place:
Publisher.
One Author
Brader, T. (2006). Campaigning for hearts and minds: How emotional appeals in political ads work. Chicago:
Page 5 of 18
Authors Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Magazine/Journal/Newspaper Title,
Volume number(Issue number), Page numbers. Abstract retrieved from URL of database homepage
wihtout attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 10(4), 299-308. Abstract
retrieved from http://find.galegroup.com
Web Pages
Basic Format for a Web Page
Author, Institution, Company, or Organization Responsible for the Web Page (if available). (Year, Month Day
web page was last updated). Title or description of page. Retrieved Month Day, Year you visited the web site,
from: URL (address of web site)
Author: Sometimes the person or group responsible for the web page is hard to determine, but its important
that you figure it out. Check the top and bottom of the web page. Then check the top and bottom of the home
page. Then look for a link like About. A library staff person would be happy to help you discover who the
author is.
Specific Web Page Example
LD Online. (2006). Speech and language milestone chart. Retrieved April 11, 2006, from:
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/speech-language/lda_milestones.html
5. ABBREVIATIONS
abbr. abbreviation, abbreviated adj. adjective adv. adverb anon. anonymous c. (ca.) circa or around (used
with dates) cap. capital, capitalize cf. compare ch. (chap.) chapter colloq. colloquial conj. conjunction def.
definition doc. document ed. editor, edition, edited by e.g. for example (from the Latin exempli gratia) et al.
and others (from the Latin et alii, et aliae, et alia) etc. and so on (from the Latin et cetera) fig. figure ibid. in
the same place (from the Latin ibidem) i.e. that is (from the Latin id est) illus. illustration, illustrated by lang.
language narr. narrator, narrated by NB take note (from the Latin nota bene) no. number obj. object OED
The Oxford English Dictionary p., pp. page, pages par. paragraph pl. plural poss. possessive prep.
preposition pron. pronoun PS postscript pub. publisher, published by qtd. quoted rev. revision, revised by rpt.
reprint sec. section sing. singular syn. synonym trans. translation, translated by U or univ. university UP
University Press v. or vb. verb vol. volume vs. Versus etc.
6. SUBMISSION
Two Hard bound copies of Project Report along with a soft copy should be submitted on or before
the scheduled date.
Page 6 of 18
PROJECT REPORT
ON
SUBMITTED TO
INDIRA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, NAVI MUMBAI
BY
(Name of the student in CAPITAL)
Roll No.
Batch No
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS), UNIVERSITY OF
MUMBAI
MONTH, 2015
Page 7 of 18
DECLARATION
I, Mr./Ms. __________________
hereby declare that this project report is the record of authentic work carried out by
me during the period from --------to----------and has not been submitted to any other
University or Institute for the award of any degree / diploma etc.
Signature
Name of the student
Date
Page 8 of 18
(On the letterhead of the Company/ Organisation, given and signed by the
concerned authority in the Company / Organisation where student has done
the Summer Training. It should also have Company/ Organisation Seal
/Stamp.)
CERTIFICATE
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 9 of 18
Signature
Name
Project Guide (Internal)
Date :`
Counter signed by
Signature
Name
Director
Date :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 10 of 18
(To be written and signed by the individual student. Name and designation
of the Project Guide (Internal) and Company/ Organisation Guide should
be written correctly)
Page 11 of 18
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Write in brief about the Objectives of the study, Research: methodology used,
Major findings, conclusions and recommendations.
TABLE OF C O N T E N T S
Chapter No.
1
1.1
Title
Introduction
Page No.
Approx No. of Pages. 05-07
Page 12 of 18
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.
Review of Literature
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.
Research Methodology
4.1
4.2 A
4.2 B
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.4.1
4.4.2
Method of Study
Primary data
Secondary data
Sample design
Population
Sample size
Sampling method
Method of data collection
Instrument for data collection
5
6
7
8
9
10.
Findings
Hypothesis Testing
Recommendations
Conclusions
Bibliography
Appendices /Annexure
List of Tables
(To be written sequentially as they appear in the text)
Chapter No
Title
Page No.
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 13 of 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.n
List of Graphs
(To be written sequentially as they appear in the text)
Chapter No
Title
Page No.
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 14 of 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.n
List of Chart
(To be written sequentially as they appear in the text)
Chapter No
Title
Page No.
IIBM Notes: For Internal Circulation Only
Page 15 of 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.n
List of Abbreviations
(To be written sequentially as they appear in the text)
Chapter No
Title
Page No.
Page 16 of 18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.n
Page 17 of 18
Chapter I
Introduction
Page 18 of 18