Guidelines for

Project
“WE LIKE”
(2nd semester subject)

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

 Project ‐ We Like
 What is project We Like?
Project We Like is an innovative subject where learning of management concepts takes place through
video based teaching methodology and not through any books. Further, good news is that you have liberty
to select any topic of your interest while referring video content from “We Tube”, “We Lounge” & “News
wire”.

 What is We Tube, We Lounge and Newswire?

We Tube ‐ It is an online video library where students can view a large number of video lectures of around
1 hour duration developed with the help of experts from different strata of industry. Students can view
these knowledge sharing sessions for different verticals like Marketing , Finance etc. as well as for various
soft skills. Following are name of few such lectures available on We Tube:
1) Secrets of rising to the top
2) In search of happiness
3) Directing Marketing
4) International Trade
5) Lean Manufacturing
6) Grid computing etc.
Path to access We Tube:‐ Student Login ‐‐‐> Learning Aids ‐‐‐> We Tube

We Lounge ‐ In this online initiative, dignitaries from various walks of life share their success stories and
also provide you with an in‐depth analysis of how to be triumphant in your business and over come
obstacles. An interview with these luminaries on their success stories help you to get all the information
about their life journey and will inspire you to face the challenges of life.
Path to access We Lounge:‐ Student Login ‐‐‐> Learning Aids ‐‐‐> We Lounge

Newswire ‐ To help students to keep themselves abreast about what is happening in the business world,
the Institute offers an innovative facility “Newswire service” where students can find news about the
latest development happening in their chosen specialization on daily basis just at a click of a button.
Path to access Newswire:‐ Student Login ‐‐‐> Learning Aids ‐‐‐> Newswire service

 What you are required to do in this project?

a) You have to study videos on any 5 topics from We Tube, 3 interview sessions from We Lounge and 10
articles from News wire section (please note that you can select any topic from any specialization, i.e.
it need not be related to your specialization eg. if you are a finance student, you can still study other
topics like Dealing with Difficult People, Time Management, etc.)

b) After referring these contents, you are required to make a PPT Presentation for major learning and
other observations related to content studied by you from We Tube, We Lounge and Newswire
Service. The total PPT presentation can have 35 – 45 slides.

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 Sr.No No. of topics Presentation Total
1 We Tube 5 About 2‐3 slides per topic 10‐15 slides
2 We Lounge 3 About 2‐3 slides per topic 6‐9 slides
3 News Wire 10 About 2 slides per topic 20 slides
Total Approximately 36‐44 slides

Following is rough break up of no. of slides to be prepared:

We have also attached the sample PPT presentation for your reference.
c) You have to upload the presentation through the “upload PPT” link from “section for
current students.”
d) Path to upload PPT:‐ Student Login‐‐> Project Work‐‐> Project We Like‐‐> Upload PPT

 ATTENDING THE VIVA:

For Students Residing in and Around Mumbai :

You have to attend the viva at the Institute. Prior to attending the viva, you are required to book in advance
the date and time slot by visiting “section for current students” on the website. The booking link will be
active from 1st day of the 3rd month of the semester. Students can give viva at the institute on any
working day in the evening between 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm or on Saturday and Sunday between 9:00 am to
6:00 pm depending on the availability of the slot. The slot booking is strictly on 'First cum First basis'. Slot
once booked cannot be cancelled or changed.

For the viva candidate has to bring the hard copy of the PPT presentation and the print out of viva booking
slip. The candidate must have the viva presentation on his/her pen drive for the viva session.

For Students Residing OUTSIDE Mumbai / Thane Region/ Palghar District/ Raigad District:‐

These students can book their slot for 'Online Viva Session' which will be conducted through virtual class
room. To attend the 'Online Viva Session', it is essential to have a broadband connection of minimum 256
Kbps.

Student can book 'Online Viva Session' for any slots from Monday to Friday between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
'Online Viva Session' will not be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. The slot booking is strictly on 'First
cum First basis'.

 MARKS FOR THE PROJECT

The project will carry 100 marks. The student is required to secure minimum 50 marks to clear the subject.
Sr. No CRITERIA MARKS
1 Presentation 50
2 Viva 50
TOTAL 100

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 EVALUATION OF PROJECT:

The project will be evaluated on the following criteria

LAST DATE FOR UPLOADING THE PPT AND BOOKING OF VIVA SLOT:

JANUARY BATCH (2nd semester from July to December)

PROJECT DATES BEGINS ON LAST DATE
SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA 1 September 30 September
UPLOADING POWER POINT PRESENTATION 1 September 30 December
(LATEST BY ONE DAY BEFORE VIVA DATE)
VIVA DATES 1 October 30 December
SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA WITH LATE FEES 1 October 15 October

*LATE VIVA SLOT AVAILABILITY (IF SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE) 1 January 10 January

APRIL BATCH (2nd semester from October to March)

PROJECT DATES BEGINS ON LAST DATE
SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA 1 December 31 December
UPLOADING POWER POINT PRESENTATION
(LATEST BY ONE DAY BEFORE VIVA DATE) 1 December 31 March

VIVA DATES 1 January 31 March

SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA WITH LATE FEES 1 January 15 January

*LATE VIVA SLOT AVAILABILITY (IF SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE) 1 April 10 April

JULY BATCH (2nd semester from January to June)

PROJECT DATES BEGINS ON LAST DATE
SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA 1 March 31 March
UPLOADING POWER POINT PRESENTATION
1 March 30 June
(LATEST BY ONE DAY BEFORE VIVA DATE)

VIVA DATES 1 April 30 June

SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA WITH LATE FEES 1 April 15 April

*LATE VIVA SLOT AVAILABILITY (IF SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE) 1 July 10 July

OCTOBER BATCH (2nd semester from April to September)

PROJECT DATES BEGINS ON LAST DATE
SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA 1 June 30 June
UPLOADING POWER POINT PRESENTATION
1 June 30 September
(LATEST BY ONE DAY BEFORE VIVA DATE)

VIVA DATES 1 July 30 September

SLOT BOOKING FOR VIVA WITH LATE FEES 1 July 15 July

*LATE VIVA SLOT AVAILABILITY (IF SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE) 1 October 10 October

If the student is not able to give viva during above period, he can be given support to complete the viva in
the extendend period with payment of late fees depending on the availability of slot.

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 Last date for uploading and booking for viva is last day of the Sixth month of second semester. (Not
applicable for lateral entry (LPGD) students as they have subject immediately in their first Semester).

 IMPORTANT:

Please note that, only a limited number of viva can be conducted on daily basis. Hence, as the number of
days goes on reducing, total number of slots available will reduce accordingly and a student may not be
able to book the slot. Under these circumstances, student may miss the viva and will be required to pay re‐
exam fees and appear for the same in the next semester.
Following will be the implication of the same.

 They will be required to pay additional re‐exam fees.

 Their project will be evaluated only in the next semester.
 Their marks as well as certificate will be issued in next semester i.e. the entire process will be late by six
months.

We sincerely hope that you will find video based mode of leaning interesting and suggest you to
regularly refer content from 'We Tube', 'We Lounge' and 'Newswire' throughout your journey with 'We
School' to get multiple benefits.

Wish you all the best !

With regards,

Prof. Rajesh Aparnath

Head (PGDM‐HB)

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 Sample

PPT

For

Reference

This Presentation is only a sample and is not to be used in the Project

WE Like Presentation

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