HSNC University, Mumbai

(2020-2021)

Ordinances and Regulations

With Respect to

Choice Based Credit System

(CBCS)
For the Programmes Under

The Faculty of Commerce and Management

For the TYBMS Programme

Project Work Guidelines

Introduction

The students of self finance courses will have project work in sixth semester. The main
objective of inclusion of project work is to inculcate the element of research work
challenging the potential of learner as regards to his/ her eagerness to enquire and ability
to interpret particular aspect of the study in his/ her own words. It is expected that the
guiding teacher should undertake the counselling sessions with their students and make
them aware about the methodology of formulation, preparation and evaluation pattern of
the project work. The students can choose Any One option for preparation of their project
work.
 Project work based on topics as suggested and approved by their teacher guide with proper
research methodology in the study area. The research study can be done either through
 primary data method or secondary data method . If the research is done through secondary
data method in that situation case study method can be followed to collect the information
and proper research methodology as suggested by teacher guide to be followed for
preparation of project book.
 Project work based on the internship with minimum 20 days/100 hrs with an
organization/NGO/Charitable organization.

General Guidelines for preparation of project work based on

Option 1 -Project Topics approved by Teacher Guide

 The project topic may be undertaken in any area of Elective Courses.
 Each 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

1st page (Main Page)

Title of the problem of the Project

A Project Submitted to

HSNC University, Mumbai for partial

completion of the degree of Third year of
Bachelor in Management studies

Under the Faculty of Management

By

Name of the Learner

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guiding Teacher

Name and address of the College

Month and Year

 2nd Page

This page to be repeated on 2nd page (i.e. inside after main

page)
Table of Contents

Sr Contents Page Nos

No.

Declaration
1 Certificate
Acknowledgment
Preface
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1: Introduction
2

Chapter II- Literature Review

3

Chapter III: Research Methodology

5

Chapter IV: Data Analysis

6

7 Chapter V: Findings /Suggestions and Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendices : Questionnaire , Interview Schedule

 Declaration by Learner

I the undersigned Miss / Mr. Name of the learner (Roll No &

Class) 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 of

Name of the Guiding Teacher is a result of my own research work

and has not 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.

The learner has complied to the provisions of the UGC(Promotion of

Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational
Institution)Regulation 2018.

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

 Name and Address of the college

Certificate

This is to certify that Ms/Mr _________ (Roll No & Class) has worked and duly
completed her/his Project work for the degree of Master of Commerce 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

Seal of the College Signature of Guiding Teacher

Date of Submission:
 Acknowledgment
(Model structure of the acknowledgement)

To list who all have helped me is difficult because they are so numerous and the depthis 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 HSNC University for giving me chance todo this
project.

I would like to thank my Principal, for providing the necessary

facilitiesrequired for completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator , for her

moralsupport 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.
 PREFACE

It is the summary of your Research work undertaken by the learner on the topics under study.
The learner has to introduced the topic ,significant and methodology undertaken to complete
the research work.

Name of the Learner

 List of Tables

Sr No Particulars Page Nos

List of Figures

Sr No Particulars Page
nos
Structure to be followed for Presentation of 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: 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 additionin information/ knowledge/ application of
study area which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further study
on same issue.

 Chapter No. 3: 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. 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation

This chapter is the core part of the study. The analysis pertaining to
collected datawill 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: Findings Suggestions and Conclusion

In this chapter of project work, findings of work will be covered and
suggestion willbe enlisted to validate the objectives and hypotheses.
(Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.)
Bibliography : In this the learner has to write all the references of books , journals, research
paper, research reports, newspaper articles referred for completing the research work. The
reference should be in APA format. You are required to refer this link for understand APA
style of referencing

https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide

Appendices : An appendices contains supplementary material that is not an essential part

of the text itself but which may be helpful in providing a more comprehensive
understanding of the research problem or it is information that is too cumbersome to be
included in the body of the paper.

List of appendices if any

 Supporting evidence [e.g. raw data]

 Contributory facts or specialized data [raw data appear in the appendix, but with
summarized data appearing in the body of the text].
 Sample calculations
 Technical figures, graphs, tables, statistics
 Detailed description of research instruments
 Maps, charts, photographs, drawings
 Letters, emails, and other copies of correspondence
 Questionnaire/survey instruments, with the results appearing in the text
 Complete transcripts of interviews
 Complete field notes from observations

Option II: Guidelines for Internship based project work

 Minimum 20 days with 100 hours of Internship with an Organisation/
NGO/ Charitable Organisation/ Private firm/company to be approved by
the guiding teacher.
 The theme of the internship should be based on any study area of the elective
courses.
 Project Report should be of 60 to 70 Pages
 Experience Certificate is Mandatory.
 A project report has to be brief in content and must include the following aspects:
Executive Summary:

A bird’s eye view of your entire presentation has to be precisely offered

under thiscategory.
Introduction on the Company:
A Concise representation of company/ organization defining its
scope, products/services and its SWOT analysis.
 Statement and Objectives:
The mission and vision of the organization need to be stated enshrining
its broadstrategies.
 Your Role in the Organisation during the internship:
The key aspects handled, the department under which you were deployed
and briefsummary report duly acknowledged by the reporting head.
 Challenges:
The challenges confronted while churning out theoretical
knowledge into practicalworld.
 Conclusion:
A brief overview of your experience and suggestions to bridge the gap between
theoryand practice.
 The project report based on internship shall be prepared as per the broad
guidelines givenbelow:
 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 60 to 70 pages

Pattern of Evaluation of the Project work

The Project Report shall be evaluated in two stages viz.
 Evaluation of Project Report (Bound Copy) 60 Marks
 Introduction and other areas covered 20 Marks
 Research Methodology, Presentation, Analysis and
30 Marks
interpretation of data
 Conclusion & Recommendations 10 Marks
 Conduct of Viva-voce 40 Marks
 In the course of Viva-voce, the questions may be asked such as
importance / relevance of the study, objective of the study,
10 Marks
methodology of the study/ mode of Enquiry (question
responses)
 Ability to explain the analysis, findings, concluding
20 Marks
observations, recommendation, limitations of the Study
  Overall Impression (including Communication Skill) 10 Marks

Note:
The guiding teacher along with the external evaluator appointed by the University/ College
for the evaluation of project shall conduct the viva-voce examination as per theevaluation
pattern

Passing Standard

 Minimum of Grade D in the project component

 In case of failing in the project work, the same project can be revised for
ATKT examination.
 Absence of student for viva voce: If any student fails to appear for the
viva voce on the date and time fixed by the department such student shall
appear for the viva voce on the date and time fixed by the Department,
only along with students of the next batch.

Dr Rita Khatri
Chairperson BOS(Commerce and Management)