Guidelines of PBL - MBA (22-24) Sem II

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
MBA (22-24) - SEMESTER II
Project Based Learning - I

1. Introduction
The Programme structure of MBA (OM) includes elective course of live project named
Project Based Learning in second and third semester. The objective is to allow students to
practically try their hands at solving certain real time problem solving at work with the help
of newly gained knowledge and faculty mentoring. Project based learning (PBL) is crucial to
higher studies.
"What must a project have in order to be considered an instance of PBL?" The five criteria
are
1. Centrality: PBL projects are central, not peripheral to the curriculum. In this case all projects
MUST pertain to some area in Operations Management.
2. Driving question: Projects are focused on questions or problems that "drive" students to
encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline. Specifically
with full time programme the students engage in problem solving approaches planned around
the skills/ techniques learnt.
3. Constructive investigations: An investigation is a goal directed process that involves
inquiry, knowledge building, and resolution. Investigations may be design, decision-making,
problem-finding, problem-solving, discovery, or model-building processes.
4. Autonomy: Projects are student-driven to a significant degree. PBL projects are not, in the
main, teacher-led, scripted, or packaged. Students will take lead in conceptualizing,
designing, implementing and reporting on the project work.
5. Realism: Projects are realistic and not scenario or academic challenges. All Projects will be
identified on real-time issues faced within the company. Project topics will center on real-life
challenges where the focus is on authentic (not simulated) problems or questions and where
solutions have the potential to be implemented.
Dr. Vandana Sonwaney

Director
Project - MBA (22-24) Dr. Vandana Sonwaney & Dr. Prasad Joshi Page 1
2. Project Timelines & Reports
Student who have opted PBL as an elective is expected to complete two such projects of 4
credits and 200 marks.
Description Mark Details Deadline

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Component no. 1: Project Initiation
10th January, 2023
Report to exams – 10 Marks
Component no. 2: Interim Report
30th January, 2023
Submission to exams – 10 Marks
1. Internal 120 Component no. 3: Interim Presentation & 31st January, 2023 to
Assessment Marks Viva at Institute – 50 Marks 03rd February, 2023
Component no. 4: Mid Review-Industry
25th February, 2023
guides feedback to exams - 30 Marks
Component no. 5: Faculty Guide
25th February, 2023
Assessment Marks –20 Marks
Project Report Submission with Completion
5th March, 2023
Certificate
Component no. 6: Presentations & External
Viva to External - 80 Marks
2. External 80 Dates will be declare
External presentation shall be conducted on
Assessment Marks later
declared dates and schedule will be released
for same
The following will be expectations for mid-term review of live projects
1. Purpose of the Project/Project charter

2. Time line of the project
3. Project progress on problem statement so far
4. Constraints and difficulties
5. Specific support required
6. Learning and insights so far
7. Gap with respect to time line if any (planned vs actual)
8. What else could be done in this project?
Name & Signe Faculty In charge:
PROJECT INITIATION REPORT (to be submitted by 10th January, 2023)
1) Name of the Student/s :
2) PRN/s :
3) Student’s contact details :
4) Name of the Company :
5) Project Title :
6) Project Description :
7) Date of Project commencement :
8) Name of Project Guide :

a) Designation :
b) Address :
c) Telephone Number :
d) Mobile Number :
e) Email Address :
INTERIM REPORT
INTERIM REPORT (On or Before 30h January, 2023)
1. Name of the Student/s :
2. PRN/s :
3. Name of the Guide :
4. Name of the Company :
5. Objectives of the Study :
6. Scope of the Study :
7. Status of the project work :

a) By now, do you have a clear understanding about the Company and its working? Detail out work
completed till date
b) What is your plan to phase out your project work for completion?
c) Any specific Problems hampering the progress of your project:
Signature of student/s :
Date :
Place :
INDUSTRY GUIDE’S FEEDBACK ON LIVE PROJECT
SYMBIOSIS INTITUTE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, NASHIK

(INTERIM PROJECT – EVALUATION FORMAT FOR COMPANY)
Note: This presentation and report marks will be assessed (by the end of one month of the project start) by project guide/company
management and shall be sent to [email protected] with confidentiality. These marks should not be disclosed to student.
PRN NAME
Project Title
Organization
Marks on basis of Presentation
Delivery of
Ability to field questions Scope for Future Work Total marks
Presentation
10 10 10 30
Feedback and Suggestions
Name of the Evaluator: Signature of Evaluator Date:
LIVE PROJECT PROGRAMME
COMPLETION REPORT (to be attached to the report)
Name of the Student :

PRN :
Name of the company :
I have completed the assignments assigned to me at the company on_________ (date) and have
handed over all reports, material, files and books to the satisfaction of my project guide, department
head and head of HR. I have also discussed and submitted my final project to the company.
Signature of the student :
Date :
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NO DUES CERTIFICATE
Mr. /Ms. ____________________________________________________ worked with our company

for his/her Live Project from _______ (date) to ___________ (date). During this period his/her
conduct was good. We have no complaints about his/her discipline or about his/her work. He/she has
no dues to the company with respect to money, files, books, reports or any other material issued to
him/her during the process of his/her project. We wish him all the best in his/her endeavors.
He / she have completed the project satisfactorily. We strongly emphasize on the following
compliance:
1. She/he has submitted the final project report in the company.

2. She/he has presented the final project presentation to project guide or company management.
Signature:
Project Guide / Departmental Head
COMPANY SEAL
Date:
REPORT FORMAT
Table of Contents
Student/s declaration
Preface
List of abbreviations
List of Tables
List of Figures
Acknowledgement
Completion Report by company
1.Introduction
2.Review of Literature (articles from Journals, Magazines, Edited Books etc.)
3.Background of Industry (Note: do not paste from website, rewrite the whole content in your own words)
4. Company Background & Growth
Major Strategic aspects
Major Functional Aspects
Need / Justification for the Project.
5. Research Methodology
6. Findings and Suggestions
7. Cost benefit analysis with this project
8. Conclusion, Limitations, Managerial Implications and Further Scope of Study
9. References (Refer to APA 6th Edition)
Note: There should be at least 15000 words and each chapter must be prepared separately. The
final thesis should be submitted in soft copy and sent on [email protected]. Plagiarism is
strictly prohibited and will invite penalties as per policy.
PRESENTATION FORMAT
1. Introduction of the company (Only 1 Slide)
2. Project Details- Problem Statement/Scope (Only 1 slide)
3. Your approach/methodology towards problem solving (4 to 5 Slides)
4. Analysis or development of the tools (4 to 5 slides)
5. Implementation of the techniques , tools or approach (3-4 slides)
6. Cost benefit analysis and cost saving to the company (2 to 3 slides)
7. Scope for future work (1-2 slides)

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SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

MBA (22-24) - SEMESTER II

Project Based Learning - I

Dr. Vandana Sonwaney

2. Project Timelines & Reports

Description Mark Details Deadline

The following will be expectations for mid-term review of live projects

1. Purpose of the Project/Project charter

Name & Signe Faculty In charge:

PROJECT INITIATION REPORT (to be submitted by 10th January, 2023)

1) Name of the Student/s :

3) Student’s contact details :

4) Name of the Company :

7) Date of Project commencement :

8) Name of Project Guide :

INTERIM REPORT (On or Before 30h January, 2023)

1. Name of the Student/s :

3. Name of the Guide :

4. Name of the Company :

5. Objectives of the Study :

6. Scope of the Study :

7. Status of the project work :

c) Any specific Problems hampering the progress of your project:

INDUSTRY GUIDE’S FEEDBACK ON LIVE PROJECT

SYMBIOSIS INTITUTE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, NASHIK

Feedback and Suggestions

Name of the Evaluator: Signature of Evaluator Date:

LIVE PROJECT PROGRAMME

COMPLETION REPORT (to be attached to the report)

Name of the Student :

Signature of the student :

Mr. /Ms. ____________________________________________________ worked with our company

1. She/he has submitted the final project report in the company.

Project Guide / Departmental Head

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