MBA Project Report Format Guide Lines

Project Guide Lines for Students of Master of Business Administration
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Project Guide Lines for Students of Master
of Business Administration
(MBA)
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.
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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

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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

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Project period
This is the period of your actual work and its the most important period for you. Generally
project 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. Dont expect immediate response from organization or the person in charge. It
may take some time (1/2 to 1 day or more). So dont 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
problem 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
professionalize with you.
8. Take your guides email ID. Do not disturb him or her on cell phone.
9. Keep in touch with your other colleagues, exchange thoughts.
10. Be enthusiastic to listen, to talk, to learn and to work.
11. Be honest, be curious. Show your integrity.
12. Define your body language
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Dont!
1. Dont sit like cross legs, squatting position, and anxiety or nervous.
2. Don't disturb the receptionist and other workers by asking questions.
3. Dont talk with your friends through cell phone or to the other stranger in the reception.
4. Dont take breaks/holidays while doing project
5. Dont disappear for long period. (When the manager wants to meet you, you should be
there.)
6. Dont degrade your institute or teachers by making such statements.
7. Dont talk negative and trying to be certain about everything.
8. Dont take campus culture to organization (Leave letters, excuses, concessions etc.)
9. Dont 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
parametric 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.

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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. Start your project work.
Post-project period
This is the third phase of your project and includes Project report formation, their submission and
preparation 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 synopsis to be submitted to your guide.
Please refer next page >>>

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II. PROJECT REPORT GUIDELINES
The basic question will arise in mind after completion of practical work is How to formalize
project work to word format? Here is an idea about the format of project report. Format of
project 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 / Deans Approval
5. Company Certificate
6. Acknowledgements
7. Executive Summary
8. Table of content/Index
9. List of fig & tables with page numbers
10. Organizations Profile/Company Profile
11. Industry Profile
12. Research Problem and its Background/Need for Study
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13. Objectives and Scope
14. Research Methodology
15. Research Objectives
16. Literature Survey /Review of literature
17. Data Presentation and Analysis
18. Findings and Conclusions
19. Suggestions &/or Recommendations
20. Appendices
21. 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 NAME OF INSTITUTION PUNE (2007 2009)
A typical Specimen of Cover Page & Title Page: 
A PROJECT REPORT ON14
TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT18, 1.5
Submitted by14
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE(S) 16
In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree14, 1.5
of
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NAME OF THE DEGREE16
IN
BRANCH OF STUDY14
NAME OF THE COLLEGE14
ANNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI 600 025 16,1.5
MONTH & YEAR14
Title Page
TITLE OF PROJECT REPORT For NAME OF COMPANY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUBMITTED 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) 
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SPECIMEN
A
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
ACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
In
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
XXX ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KANCHEEPURAM
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
MAY 2005

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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 acknowledgement
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
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Certificate
This is to certify that thesis/Report entitled project title. which is submitted by
..name of student in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree
.. to University, . is a record of the 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
Acknowledgements
A summer project is a golden opportunity for learning and self development. I consider myself
very lucky and honored to have so many wonderful people lead me through in completion of this
project.
My grateful thanks to (Name of Company Guide, Designation) who in spite of being
extraordinarily busy with her/his duties, took time out to hear, guide and keep me on the correct
path. 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
facilities 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 like to thanks Ms/Mr.( Name of placement
Director, College) for her/his efforts and help provided to me to get such an excellent
opportunity.
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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 Tables
3. 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
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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, organizations website, press reports and all other data
pertaining 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
10. Limitations and scope for further studies
11. Appendix (If any)
12. Bibliography
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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 through www.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
CEOs, 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. Your 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.

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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 identified 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
primary data. Therefore write what all the data sources that you have collected and source of
primary 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 your 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
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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 please indicate what type of
random sampling you have used
Literature Survey /Review of literature
4-5 pages
May include latest research as literature survey
Data Presentation and Analysis
Please give a table for each of the questions with heading.
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.
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Suggestions &/or Recommendations
Here provide suggestions & recommendations based on your research, insights you have
developed.
Never provide generic suggestions eg. You have to improve advertisement. There is no meaning
unless you answer the question how, when, where, what, out come expected.
Suggestions should be innovative. Use your knowledge, 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.
Appendices
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,
2007
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PAGE DIMENSION AND BINDING SPECIFICATIONS:
A typical illustrative list given below relates to the citation example quoted above
Size/dimension: International standard paper size A4 (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 page, supervisors certificates, declaration and
acknowledgement; however pages are counted from title page. Use Greek numbers
from 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,
punctuation 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 line of heading and subheadings.
The project report must show correctness and clarity of expression. The table and figures
shall be introduced in the appropriate places.
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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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