Guidelines for Project work

Introduction
Inclusion of project work in the course curriculum of the B.Com. (Accounting & Finance) programme
is one of the ambitious aspects in the programme structure. The main objective of inclusion of project
work is to inculcate the element of research analyse and scientific temperament challenging the
potential of learner as regards to his/ her eager to enquire and ability to interpret particular aspect of
the study. It is expected that the guiding teacher should undertake the counselling sessions and make
the awareness among the learners about the methodology of formulation, preparation and evaluation
pattern of the project work.
 There are two modes of preparation of project work
1. Project work based on research methodology in the study area
2. Project work based on internship in the study area

Guidelines for preparation of Project Work

1. General guidelines for preparation of project work based on Research Methodology

 The project topic may be undertaken in any area of Elective Courses.
 Each of the learner has to undertake a Project individually under the supervision of a teacher-
guide.
 The learner shall decide the topic and title which should be specific, clear and with definite
scope in consultation with the teacher-guide concerned.
 University/college shall allot a guiding teacher for guidance to the students based on her / his
specialization.

 The project report shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given below:
 Font type: Times New Roman
 Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
 Line Space : 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
 Paper Size: A4
 Margin : in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
 The Project Report shall be bounded.
 The project report should be 80 to 100 pages

Format
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1 page (Main Page)

Title of the problem of the Project

A Project Submitted to
University of Mumbai for partial completion of the degree of
Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Under the Faculty of Commerce

By

Name of the Learner

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guiding Teacher

Name and address of the College

Month and Year

nd
2 Page
nd
This page to be repeated on 2 page (i.e. inside after main page)
 On separate page

Index
Chapter No. Title of Chapter Page
No.
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Literature Review
4. Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation
5. Conclusions and Suggestions
6. Bibliography
Appendix

(sub point if any 1.1, 1.1.1, .... And so on)

List of tables, if any, with page numbers.

List of Graphs, if any, with page numbers.
List of Appendix, if any, with page numbers.
Abbreviations used:
 Structure to be followed to maintain the uniformity in
formulation and presentation of Project Work
(Model Structure of the Project Work)

 Chapter No. 1: Introduction

 In this chapter Selection and relevance of the problem, historical background of the problem,
brief profile of the study area, definition/s of related aspects, characteristics, different
concepts pertaining to the problem etc can be incorporated by the learner.

 Chapter No. 2: Research Methodology

 This chapter will include Objectives, Hypothesis, Scope of the study, limitations of the study,
significance of the study, Selection of the problem, Sample size, Data collection, Tabulation
of data, Techniques and tools to be used, etc can be incorporated by the learner.

 Chapter No. 3: Literature Review

 This chapter will provide information about studies done on the respective issue. This would
specify how the study undertaken is relevant and contribute for value addition in information/
knowledge/ application of study area which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further
study on same issue.

 Chapter No. 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation

 This chapter is the core part of the study. The analysis pertaining to collected data will be
done by the learner. The application of selected tools or techniques will be used to arrive at
findings. In this, table of information’s, presentation of graphs etc. can be provided with
interpretation by the learner.

 Chapter No. 5: Conclusions and Suggestions

 In this chapter of project work, findings of work will be covered and suggestion will be
enlisted to validate the objectives and hypotheses.
 Name and address of the college

Certificate

This is to certify that Ms/Mr _____________________________________has worked and duly

completed her/his Project Work for the degree of Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
under the Faculty of Commerce in the subject of ________________________________________
and her/his project is entitled,“__________ ___________________ ” under my supervision. I
further certify that the entire work has been done by the learner under my guidance and that no part of
it has been submitted previously for any Degree or Diploma of any University.

It is her/ his own work and facts reported by her/his personal findings and investigations.

________________________________
Name and Signature of
Seal of the
College Guiding Teacher

_________________________________
Signature of Course Coordinator

_______________________________
Signature of External Guide

Date of submission:
 On separate page

Declaration by learner

I the undersigned Miss / Mr. Name of the learner here by,

declare that the work embodied in this project work titled “________

Title of the Project ”,

forms my own contribution to the research work carried out under the guidance ofName of the
guiding teacher is a result of my own research work and hasnot been previously submitted to any
other University for any other Degree/ Diploma to this or any other University.
Wherever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly indicated as such
and included in the bibliography.
I, here by further declare that all information of this document has been obtained and presented in
accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct.

Name and Signature of the learner

Certified by

Name and signature of the Guiding Teacher

 (Acknowledgement)

To list who all have helped me is difficult because they are so numerous and the depth is so
enormous.

I would like to acknowledge the following as being idealistic channels and fresh dimensions in the
completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank the University of Mumbai for giving me chance to do this project.

I would like to thank my Principal, __________for providing the necessary facilities required for
completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator_______________, for her moral support and
guidance.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude towards my project guide _____________ whose
guidance and care made the project successful.

I would like to thank my College Library, for having provided various reference books and
magazines related to my project.

Lastly, I would like to thank each and every person who directly or indirectly helped me in the
completion of the project especially my Parents and Peers who supported me throughout my project.

Name and Signature of the learner