PROJECT REPORT GUIDENCE

Summer Project Report Format

Length: Approx 70 to 80 pages (ideal), 60 pages minimum but if the project is very exhaustive the report may run up to 200 pages. Paper: A4 White bond paper Typing: Standard letter size: Title 14 and Text 12 Black Colour One side of the paper One and half line spacing Margin: Left and Top 35 mm Right and Bottom 20 mm Cover: Hard bound Black Front Cover Engraved letters in block capital (please refer to specimen of title page attached herewith) One white paper each, adjacent to front and back cover.

Page Numbers: All the pages in the initial part are in small roman centrally located at the bottom of the pages. Each chapter should begin on a new page Chapter pages are in numerical First page of a chapter should not bear the page number, but it should be counted and the page number should appear from the second page of each chapter. Chapter Numbers: Chapters should be serially numbered in numerical. Sections and subsections of chapters should be in decimal notation e.g. in chapter 2, section would appear as 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1 etc.

WHAT IS PROJECT ?

Project is the mini research, to be done to solve a specific problem in the relevant area which you have already studied in your syllabus. Eg:- Main Sub : Mktg : Area of Research : Mkt Potential /Strategies/ Comparative Analysis HR : : Performance Appraisal/Stress Management Compensation Management Finance : Ratio Analysis/Cost Budgeting / Balance Sheet Analysis Research to be completed in a prescribed research format approved by University (Explained in the presentation) As per rule it has to be completed in minimum 50 days. Assessment pattern : 70:30 Assessment for 70 marks will be done by the external examiners (viva) Rough copy of the project must be approved by the internal guide. (Last date of submitting Rough copy 21st July ) Project has to be submitted in three copies (embossed binding) before the due date

HOW TO SELECT THE PROJECT

First select your specialization Shortlist the companies Select the topic Select the company which will accept your topic/otherwise get the topic from the company. Discuss the topic with the industrial guide to finalize the title of your project
Precaution : One student one subject Students doing projects in same company should have separate titles, objectives, questionnaire, data analysis, conclusion and suggestions. Same title projects will not be accepted at any reasons.

INTRODUCTION

Objective:

To expose the students to the external current business environment. To find the linkage between theory & practice To understand the business operation To apply the different concepts, tools and methods to solve organizational problem.

Research Project Theme

1. General Management 2. Accounting & Finance 3. Human Resource Management 4. Organizational Behavior

5. Operation Management
6. Marketing Management 7. Information System 8. Any other

PROJECT FORMAT CONTAINS

1. Introductory Items

a. Title/Cover Page b. Declaration c. Guides Certificate d. Company Certificate e. Acknowledgment f. Content Page g. List of Tables h. List of Figures j. List Abbreviations k. Executive Summary of the project

PROJECT FORMAT CONT.

2. Body of the Report

Chapter I Introduction Chapter II Company Profile Chapter III Review of Literature Chapter IV Research Methodology Chapter VI Data Presentation, Analysis & Interpretation Chapter VI Conclusion (Observation/Conclusions/Recommendations)

PROJECT FORMAT CONT.

3. Terminal Items
1. Bibliography 2. Appendices/Annexure - Questionnaires or Interview Schedules - Complex Tables - Technical Note 3. Glossary Terms 4. Index

FORMAT OF THE PROJECT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This should consist of summary or zest of research project carried out by the project student.

Chapter I Introduction

4 -5

a) Introduction to the Subject Basic concepts related to the topic Some theoretical context of the concerned discipline. b) Scope of the study Geographical scope of the study/Topical scope Analytical scope of the study/Functional scope of the study c) Need of the Study Why this research is required d) Statement of the problem What we want to investigate should clearly presented

e) Objective of the Study - Simple/Clear/Minimum in words Display the summary of title and drive the research project

Chapter 2 Company Profile

a) Company Intro b) Vision/Mission of the Organization b) Company Hierarchy c) Product Range ( Limited to 5-6 major) d) Future plans of the organization d) Topic of your project and company working style in that subject. Chapter 3 Review of Literature Views of different authors on the topic.

15-20

15-20

Chapter 4 - Research Methodology

5-6

a) Explain Meaning of Research b) Research Design b) Explain in short sample, sampling methods, sources of data collection c) What methods/Tools you used in your research. d) Limitation of the study
Chapter 5 - Analysis of Data 10-12

a) Tabulation of data b) Graphical representation of data

CHAPTER 6 FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS

6.1 Main Findings 07-10 - Findings are statements of factual information based upon data analysis - List all the major findings of project serially 6.2 Policy Suggestions - Policy suggestions or Recommendations should flow from the findings - They should be specific 6.3 Scope for further research - Project study should indicate scope for further research

Bibliography : Format to write Bibliography Name of Author, Name of Book, Year of Publication, Publishers Name, Eg: Misra S.K & Puri V.K.,(2006) Economic Environment of Business, Himalaya Publishing House Pune. Name of Websites referred to complete the project. Annexures : All supportive documents of project.

FLOW OF THE PROJECT

FIRST DECIDE THE TITLE OF THE PROJECT

DECIDE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT WHICH SHOULD CORRELATE TO THE TITLE OF PROJECT
PREPARE QUESTIONNAIRE RELATED TO THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT BASED ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE DO DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA DRAW THE OBSERVATION BASED ON YOUR DATA ANALYSIS. BASED ON OBSERVATION DRAW THE CONCLUSION BASED ON YOUR CONCLUSION GIVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS.

LAYOUT OF PROJECT
TITLE/COVER PAGE FIRST INNER PAGE PROJECT REPORT ON

TITLE OF THE PROJECT

NAME OF THE COMPANY NAME OF THE STUDENT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF PUNE

THROUGH
NAME OF COLLEGE BATCH YEAR

EXAMPLE
PROJECT REPORT ON PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL A TOOL FOR EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT SANDVIK ASIA LMITED RAMESH SAWANT MBA

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF PUNE
THROUGH DR. D.Y. PATIL INSTITUTE OF MCA,MBA , AKURDI, PUNE - 44 2010-2012

COLLEGE CERTIFICATE SHOULD CONTAIN TITLE OF THE PROJECT, NAME OF INTERNAL GUIDE, COURSE CO-ORDINATOR, DIRECTOR, CHECK TITLES (Dr./Prof etc), SPELLINGS COMPANY CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE OF PROJECT MENTIONING THE PERIOD OF PROJECT i.e 45 50 DAYS. TITLE OF PROJECT AND TITLE IN CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE SAME. ACKNOLEDGEMENT WITH STUDENT NAME DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT INDEX/TABLE OF CONTENT