Accounting and Finance)

University of Mumbai

B.Com. (Accounting and Finance)

Programme
Guidelines for Project Work
at
Third Year
Semester VI
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and
Semester System
(To be implemented from Academic Year
2018-2019)

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 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
1st page (Main Page)

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 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

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

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 Index

Chapter No. 1 Title of the Chapter Page No.

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

Chapter No. 2 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 3 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 4 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 5 Title of the Chapter

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.

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 On separate page

• 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.

Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.

Bibliography
• Appendix
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,
“_____________________________________________________Title of the Project
_________” 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.

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

Seal of the
Name and Signature of Guiding Teacher
College

Date of submission:

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 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 of
________________________________ is a result of my own reName of the guiding
teacher search 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.
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

Acknowledgment
(Model structure of the 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.

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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.

2. Guidelines for Internship based project work

• Minimum 20 days/ 100 hours of Internship with an Organisation/ NGO/ Charitable

Organisation/ Private firm.
• The theme of the internship should be based on any study area of the elective courses
• 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 this
category.
 Introduction on the Company:
A Concise representation of company/ organization defining its scope, products/
services and its SWOT analysis.
 Statement and Objectives:

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 On separate page

The mission and vision of the organization need to be stated enshrining its broad
strategies.
 Your Role in the Organisation during the internship:
The key aspects handled, the department under which you were deployed and brief
summary report duly acknowledged by the reporting head.
 Challenges:
The challenges confronted while churning out theoretical knowledge into practical
world.
 Conclusion:
A brief overview of your experience and suggestions to bridge the gap between
theory and practice.
• The project report based on internship 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 of minimum 50 pages

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 Evaluation pattern 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
interpretation of data 30 Marks

 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,
methodology of the study/ mode of Enquiry (question 10 Marks
responses)
 Ability to explain the analysis, findings, concluding
observations, recommendation, limitations of the Study 20 Marks

 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 the
evaluation pattern

Passing Standard
• Minimum of Grade E 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, such student shall appear for the viva voce only along with
students of the next batch.

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