MBA Project Report Guidance

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Project Guide Lines for Students of Master of Business Administration

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Project Guide Lines for Students of Master

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Summer project guidelines

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Important:Important:Important:Important: This document will help you at all stages of your project. This document provides you

the guidelines that are based on experience of Write & Projects referred by him. This document

will give you an idea to write a Project Report.





A Project report is logical

The Guidelines for project are divided into two main parts-

I. PROJECT WORK GUIDELINES

II. PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES

I. PROJECT WORK GUIDELINES

This section provides you the guidelines for actual project work at company and is based on

experience of author. First you have to understand the objectives of project.

Main objectives of project

1 . To analyze, Understand and experience the environment and functions of organization

2 . To understand the industry in which the organizations operate

3 . To understand the business model of the organization

4 . To understand functional area such as Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business,

Operations, etc.

Generally the project work is divided into three parts

1 . Pre-project work period

2 . Project work period

3 . Post-project work period





Pre-project period

The important factors affecting on this stage are:

1 . Your approach towards project

2 . Your institute

3 . Your competencies

4 . Your project search ability

5 . References given by you

6 . Personal interview attended by you.

7 . Your knowledge, integrity, Presentation etc

The basic requirements you should carry during project are:

1 . Summer project request letter from college

2 . Updated Resume/CV (Curriculum vittae)

3 . College I-Card

4 . Required documents

5 . Your recent Photographs

6 . A pad / notebook / pen





Project period

This is the period of your actual work and it ‟ s the most important period for you. Generally

roject starts in June. After getting the project,following things will be important.

1 . Entry pass from company

2 . Name, contact number and Email ID of the person to whom you have to report

3 . Your Dress code (plain shirt, formal pant, shoe, tie etc.)

Show Patience. Don‟ t expect immediate response from organization or the person in charge. It

may take some time (1/2 to 1 day or more). So don‟ t mean that organization is not need of you.

Do!

1 . Keep yourself updated with recent trends and market conditions related to your project.

2 . Go through books on research methodology, Industrial Survey, organization website.

3 . Read business newspapers, Magazines etc.

4 . Be professional. Be positive. Smile, enjoy work.

5 . Ask questions relating to your project, show enthusiasm. Give detailed account of your

roblem and ask for correct questions.

6 . If some urgent work is to be done by the organization, do it willingly.

7 . Share experience with your classmates and teachers. It is an opportunity to

rofessionalize with you.

8 . Take your guide‟ s email ID. Do not disturb him or her on cell phone.

9 . Keep in touch with your other colleagues, exchange thoughts.

1 0. Be enthusiastic to listen, to talk, to learn and towork.

1 1. Be honest, be curious. Show your integrity.

1 2. Define your body language





Don‟ t!

1 . Don‟ t sit like cross legs, squatting position, andanxiety or nervous.

2 . Don't disturb the receptionist and other workers byasking questions.

3 . Don‟ t talk with your friends through cell phone orto the other stranger in the reception.

4 . Don‟ t take breaks/holidays while doing project

5 . Don‟ t disappear for long period. (When the manager wants to meet you, you should be

there.)

6 . Don‟ t degrade your institute or teachers by makingsuch statements.

7 . Don‟ t talk negative and trying to be certain abouteverything.

8 . Don‟ t take campus culture to organization(Leave letters, excuses, concessions etc.)

9 . Don‟ t change the project if you get another project.

Some steps for your Project work

1 . Understand Expectations of organizations.

2 . Choose Topic for project work

Topic from Organization or

Prepare a list of topics (At least 15 to 20 topics)and Choose the topic

3 . Select Statistical tools to analyze the data (You can use both parametric and non

arametric test).

4 . Decide a rough title. You can finalize it later.

5 . Once a business problem is identified the topic reflecting your research and addressing

organizations need. Go to next Phase of research.

6 . Start with broad ideas and then focus on to specific business problems and issues.





Basics for project work

1 . Apply knowledge of research methodology to analyze the problems or issues faced by

organizations.

2 . Understand How to apply the principles learned during course to real time business

world.

3 . Observe recent changes in the business world. Startyour project work.

Post-project period

This is the third phase of your project and includes Project report formation, their submissionand

reparation for interview etc.

1 . Read available data carefully.

2 . Understand it.

3 . And then write. Avoid reproduction of data given in the book or in the text.

Refer available Project Reports to get an exact idea.

The following format is suggested for you for synop sis to be submitted to your guide.

Please refer next page >>>





II. PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES

The basic question will arise in mind after completion of practical work is “ How to formalize

roject work to word format?” Here is an idea about the format of project report.Format of

roject report may change with type of project and university, but the general format will be

given as-

The chapters may be broadly divided into 3 parts

(i) Introductory chapter,

(ii) Chapters developing the main text or theme of the project and

(iii) Conclusion.

The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter may be further divided into

several divisions and sub-divisions.

The sequence for project report will be …..

1 . Cover Page

2 . Title Page

3 . Declaration

4 . Certificate/ Supervisor certificate / Dean‟ s Approval

5 . Company Certificate

6 . Acknowledgements

7 . Executive Summary

8 . Table of content/Index

9 . List of fig & tables with page numbers

1 0. Organizations Profile/Company Profile

1 1. Industry Profile

1 2. Research Problem and its Background/Need for Study





1 3. Objectives and Scope

1 4. Research Methodology

1 5. Research Objectives

1 6 . Literature Survey /Review of literature

1 7 . Data Presentation and Analysis

1 8. Findings and Conclusions

1 9. Suggestions &/or Recommendations

2 0. Appendices

2 1. Bibliography/list of references

Cover Page

A PROJECT REPORT ON TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT For NAME OF COMPANY 

By NAME OF CANDIDATE PGP IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF POST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN

CAREER DEVELOPMENT N AME OF INSTITUTION PUNE (2007 – 2009)

A typical Specimen of Cover Page & Title Page: 

A PROJECT REPORT ON 14

TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT 18,1.5

Submitted by14

NAME OF THE CANDIDATE(S) 16

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree14,1.5

of





NAME OF THE DEGREE 16

IN

BRANCH OF STUDY 14

NAME OF THE COLLEGE 14

NNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI 600 025 16,1.5

MONTH & YEAR 14

Title Page

TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT For NAME OF COMPANY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SU BMITTED BY NAME OF CANDIDATE NAME

OF INSTITUTE PUNE (2007 – 2009) 

TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT 

For NAME OF COMPANY 

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF POST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT 

SUBMITTED BY NAME OF CANDIDATE 

NAME OF INSTITUTE PUNE (2007 – 2009) 





SPECIMEN

PROJECT REPORT ON

SOME PERFORMANCE ASPECTS

CONSIDERATIONS OF A CLASS OF ARTIFICIAL

NEURAL NETWORK

Submitted by

GAYATHRI.R

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

of

CHELOR OF ENGINEERING

In

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

XXX ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KANCHEEPURAM

NNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

MAY 2005





Declaration

This is to certify that Thesis/Report entitled “……… …………………”which is submitted by me

in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree ……………. to ………

University,…. Name of place…..comprises only my original work and due acknowle dgement

has been made in the text to all other material used.

Date: Name of Student

College Certificate

On the Letterhead of College-

This is to certify that the Project Report titled “ Name of Project ” for (Name of Company) is a

bona fide work carried out by (Name of Candidate) of PGPCD of Indira School of

Management Studies for fulfillment of PGPCD (Dual) course of Indira School of Institutes,

Pune.

Date:

Director/Guide

Place: (NAME

AND SIGNATURE)

A typical specimen of Bonafide Certificate 

Certified that this project report ………. Project title……………..is the bonafide

work of ……. your name…..who carried out the project work under my

supervision.

<<Signature of the Head of the Department>> <<Signature of the Supervisor>>

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE





Certificate

This is to certify that thesis/Report entitled “…… roject title…….” which is submitted by

..… name of student ……… in partial fulfillment of the requirement for t he award of degree

……………………….. to ……… University, ……. is a record of t he candidate own work

carried out by him under my/our supervision. The matter embodied in this thesis is original and

has not been submitted for the award of any other degree.

Date: Supervisor

Company Certificate

cknowledgements

A summer project is a golden opportunity for learning and self development. I consider myself

very lucky and honored to have so many wonderful pe ople lead me through in completion of this

roject.

My grateful thanks to (Name of Company Guide, Desig nation) who in spite of being

extraordinarily busy with her/his duties, took time out to hear, guide and keep me on the correct

ath. I do not know where I would have been without her/him. A humble „ Thank you‟

Madam/Sir. Ms./Mr (Name here), HR Department monitored my progress and arranged all

acilities to make life easier. I choose this moment to acknowledge her/his contribution

gratefully. Prof.( Name of College guide) whose patience I have probably tested to the limit.

He/She was always so involved in the entire process, shared his/her knowledge, and encouraged

me to think. Thank you, Dear Sir/Madam. I would lik e to thanks Ms/Mr.( Name of placement

Director, College) for her/his efforts and help provided to me to get such an excellent

opportunity.





Last but not the least there were so many who shared valuable information that helped in the

successful completion of this project.

(Your Name)

Executive Summary

Put the following and write a paragraph or two on each:

Title of project

Objectives and sources

Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations

Table of content/Index

1 . Table of content

2 . List of Tables3 . List of Figures

4 . List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature

A Typical Specimen of List of Tables

Table of Contents

Sr. No. Topic Page No.

1 . Company Profile

2 . Industry Profile

3 . Research Problem and its Background

4 . Objectives and Scope





A Typical Specimen of List of Tables

Table 1.0 (Description) ---



A Typical Specimen of List of Figures

Figure 1.0 (Description) ---



Organizations Profile/Company Profile

Go through past balance sheets, organization‟ s website, press reports and all other data

ertaining to the organization.

CMIE data base in the institute will help you to a large extent to achieve better

Understand the organization and prepare the brief report. Use Mckensey 7s framework.

Understand your organization in the context of present business situation.

Example: You can write about Reliance Industries

5 . Research Methodology

6 . Review of Literature

7 . Data Presentation and Analysis

8 . Findings and Conclusions

9 . Recommendations

1 0. Limitations and scope for further studies

1 1. Appendix (If any)

1 2. Bibliography





Industry Profile

Go through Hindu Industrial Survey

Use your discussion carefully

Visit various websites such as www.about.com . If you want to go through various

research reports please go throughwww.ssrn.com .

Find at least 10 major companies in your industry and in the international market.

Write a brief write up on what happened for the past three years

Identify at least three; Indian CEOs and three international CEO‟ and find their views about

industry. You can use your CMIE Data Base in the college. You can have photographs of the

CEO‟ s, being copied.

(Example: you can provide the trends in Indian Retail Industry. Please go through the website of

www.ibef.org one of the most authentic sources on Industry data)

Research Problem and its Background/Need for Study

You are working 60 working days for project work. Y our effort, understanding and value

addition to the organization by answering specific questions will provide better experience for

you. It explains what you want to achieve and what you mean by profiling.

Objectives and Scope

Objectives of study

State your objectives in clear term not more than two to three statements (2 will be ideal).

Be precise while writing your objectives and

Should reflect the research you are going to undertake.





Scope of study

Certain other tasks which are important In the process of achieving you objectives, you

may include them under scope of study.

In the process of your study, if you have identifie d some areas that need to be studied.

Research Methodology

Research Objectives Clearly state your research objectives. They are derived from your

objectives of study.

Types of Research Design The next area is what type of research, is it exploratory,

descriptive or conclusive.

Data (primary and secondary) The secondary data has to be complemented with your

rimary data. Therefore write what all the data sources that you have collected and source o

rimary data.

Research Instrument If it is a questionnaire, you have to write what type of questionnaire.

However, do not assume always that you need to have questionnaire to start the research.

You have different methods and use them to enrich y our thought process.

Research tool Generally in most of the research we use questionnaire method. There are four

different types of questionnaires. However, there are other methods such as focus group

interviews, word association tests generally not being used in summer project. Use such tools

that provide better insights in to the data.

Research Plan Here you can give the plan you have done for the research in a flow diagram.

Sampling Methodology

Sample Design

Sample Unit please indicate Geographic dimension such as Mumbai north or Maharashtra





Sample Framework/ Sample frame

Sample Size please go through research methodology book to have an idea on how to reach

as sample size

Time and Place

Type of sampling

Sample Size Mention size of sample here.

Sampling method If your research is based on random sampling pleaseindicate what type o

random sampling you have used

Literature Survey /Review of literature

4-5 ages

May include latest research as literature survey

Data Presentation and Analysis

Please give a table for each of the questions withheading.

For each of the item provide an interpretation.

Do the cross tabulation of data and test all hypotheses you have developed.

Findings and Conclusions

Findings In the findings section, write all your inferences and test of hypotheses. First write all

the inferences. Find their connectivity. Then provide an overall picture of your findings.

Conclusion Maximum 2 pages (1 page ideal). If possible provide the benefit received by

organization. You can give here all the information on suggestions given by you and

implemented by organization.





Suggestions &/or Recommendations

Here provide suggestions & recommendations based on your research, insights you have

developed.

Never provide generic suggestions eg. You have to i mprove advertisement. There is no meaning

unless you answer the question how, when, where, wh at, out come expected.

Suggestions should be innovative. Use your knowledg e, the research you have done and the

insights you gained.

Limitations and scope for further studies

Limitations of study: Here you can state the limitations of your study.

Scope for further studies: You can state scope of further studies.

ppendices

Appendices are provided to give supplementary information, which is included in the main text

may serve as a distraction and cloud the central theme.

Appendices should be numbered using Arabic numerals, e.g. Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.

Appendices shall carry the title of the work reported and the same title shall be made in the

contents page also.

Bibliography/list of references

The reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of

the author/authors should be immediately followed by the year and other details.

Kothari C.R, Research methodology, New Delhi, New Age International (P) Ltd. Publishers,

200 7





PAGE DIMENSION AND BINDING SPECIFICATIONS:

A typical illustrative list given below relates to the citation example quoted above

Size/dimension: International standard paper sizeA4 (297x210mm) should be used.

Binding: The project report should be hard bound with Golden Embossing.

Margin: Top 1.0” , Bottom 1.0” Left 1.5” Right 1.0”

Line spacing: 1.5

Font: Times new roman, size 12 for text, larger fonts may be used for headings &

subheadings.

Page number: Page should be numbered consecutively and clearly. No page number

should be indicated on title age, supervisor ‟ s certificates, declaration and

acknowledgement; however pages are counted from title page. Use Greek numbers

rom title page to abstract page. Use Indian numerals from main text to end of thesis.

All typing should be on right hand pages only.

Folded diagram/charts: These should be arranged so as to open to the top and right.

Landscape chart/ fig: Bottom of chart/ fig should be on right side.

Text: Before producing the final copies ensure that all the spelling, grammar,

unctuation and bibliography is complete and exact.

Candidate is strongly advised to discuss with their supervisor the style of writing.

The Stages of investigation and writing should be worked out in consultation with supervisor.

However the text should be divided in the chapters and each chapter, headings and

subheadings should be numbered like 1.2.4.5 etc.

There should uniformity in headings and subheadings. Use capital letters for Main chapter

heading.

Each paragraph should be started from the next lineof heading and subheadings.

The project report must show correctness and clarity of expression. The table and figures

shall be introduced in the appropriate places.





Do not write General information and history of statistical tools. Write about appropriate

tools you have used and reason for using the tools.

Constantly fine tune your project report from the synopsis to your final report. It will be rich

experience for you to cherish.

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