Project Format Report

The Project may take any one of the following forms:

1. Comprehensive case study (covering single organization/ multifunctional area problem, formulation, analysis and recommendations)
2. Inter- organisational study aimed at inter- organisational comparison/validation of theory/survey of management services.
3. Evolution of any new conceptual / theoretical framework.
4. Business Plan/Viability Studies
5. Field study (Empirical study).

• Project topic has to be selected with respect to the programme of study and area elected by the student.
• Title of the project should clearly specify the objective and scope of the study. It should be specific and neither too vague nor centralistic. The topics should be designed meticulously. It can be designed like "Employee Welfare Measures" – A case
  study of XYZ Ltd.
• Project selection has to be made in consultation with the supervisor who will act as a Project guide for the student.

The student is expected to carry out following activities in the project:

1. Prepare a synopsis and get it approved by the supervisor as assigned by the respective Institutes.
2. Undertake a detailed literature survey on the subject matter.
3. Make relevant data collection/ observation.
4. Consult experts of the field.
5. Visit related organizations/institutions/ industries.
6. Compile data in proper format.
7. Make proper conclusion/ recommendations.
8. Prepare a Project Report.
9. The volume of the project-report should be ranging from 60-80 pages.
10. Obtain approval of Project Report by project supervisor.
11. Submit two hard bound copies of the Project Report at the Institute.
12. Submission of the Project Report shall be one month prior to the date of the commencement of the 4th Semester Examinations for MBA.

General Format of the Report: The project report should preferably be written in the following format:

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction to topic
3. Research Methodology
4. Analysis and Findings of the study
5. Conclusions and Recommendations of the study
6. Bibliography
7. Appendices – to include questionnaire, if any

The Project is a Course of study of the MBA-4th Semester comprising 100 marks. The external assessment shall be done on the basis of the project report and Viva Voce.

The Project shall be evaluated by an External faculty for 50 marks and 50 marks for Viva Voce. The Project work shall be evaluated by internal and external examiners approved in the list of the University for 100 marks (as mentioned above) at the respective institute / college as per the schedule fixed by the university.