Format of Dissertation Report (IV Semester)

Format for Project Report
All the material that relates to the dissertation, including completed questionnaires or tapes
from interviews, should be shown to the guide, and be kept by the students until the
University has declared the results. Students are advised not to throw the material away once
their dissertation is submitted, as they might be asked to present it as part of the viva voce
before their projects results are declared.
One hardbound copy of the project along with a soft copy must be submitted to the
faculty guide. The body of the Project report must be organized in the following
manner.
 Cover Page with Title and other details
 Certificate by Head of the Institution
 Certificate of originality from the Student and Faculty
 Abstract [Should not exceed 150 words with five key terms]
 Table of Contents
 List of Tables
 List of Figures
 Project report should not be less than 40 pages and not exceed 50 Pages with
12 point, Times Roman New Font with 1.5 line spacing.
 References
 Annexures
The Chapters should have the following subdivisions:
Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Introduction
 Introduction to the study
 Theoretical background of the study
Chapter 2: Research Design / Methodology
 Review of Literature
 Statement of the Problem
 Need for the study.
 Scope of the Study
 Research Questions
 Objectives of the Study
 Tools for Data Collection
 Limitations of Study
Chapter 3: Framework of Analysis (Data Analysis)
Chapter 4: Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
 Summary of Findings
 Conclusion
 Recommendations
Plagiarism Report (1st page mentioning the percentage)
Annexures
COVER PAGE & TITLE PAGE
Title < Font size Arial Narrow 18-All caps & Bold>
Organization logo and Name
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

award of the Degree of<Font Size Arial Narrow 14>
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

of
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
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By(Font Size 14-Italic)

Name<Font size Arial Narrow 14-Title Case)
Reg. No. …
Under the guidance of

Name of guide .<Font size Arial Narrow 14-Title Case)
Designation of guide <Font size Arial Narrow 12-Title Case)
Institution <Font size Arial Narrow 20-All caps& Color Bold)
Surana College (Autonomous)
Department of MBA and Research Centre

2022 – 2024
DECLARATION BY THE STUDENT
I hereby declare that “Title of the project” is the result of the project work carried out by me
under the guidance of Name of the Guide in partial fulfillment for the award of Master’s
Degree in Business Administration by Bangalore University.
I also declare that this project is the outcome of my own efforts and that it has not been
submitted to any other university or Institute for the award of any other degree or Diploma or
Certificate.
Place: Name :
Date: Register Number:

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
(To be given by the Institution on its letterhead)
Date:
This is to certify that the dissertation titled”

------------“is an original work of Mr./Ms. ; bearing University Register Number
and is being submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the Master’s
Degree in Business Administration of Bangalore University. The report has not been
submitted earlier either to this University /Institution for the fulfillment of the requirement of
a course of study .Mr./Ms………………… is guided by Mr./Ms. /Dr………………………..
who is the Faculty Guide as per the regulations of Bangalore University.
Signature of Faculty Guide Signature of Director / Principal/HOD
Date Date
Table of Contents
Chapter Particulars Page No.
LIST OF TABLES
Table No. Description Page No.
LIST OF FIGURES/GRAPHS
Figure No. Description Page No.

Bibliography (System of Referencing)
References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following
format: Books
Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalisation and

Political Transformation), New Delhi: McGraw Publishers.
Edited Volume
Aharoni, Y. (2009) “On Measuring the Success of Privatisation”, in Ramamurthi, R. and

Vernon, R. (eds) Privatisation and Control of State Owned Enterprises. Washington, D.C.:
World Bank.
Journals
Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) “Ownership in Competitive Environments: A Comparison of the

Performance of Mixed, Private and SOEs”, Journal of Law and Economics, April, Vol. 1, No,32, pp.16-
9.
Reports and Gazettes
Asian Development Bank (2008) India: Statistical Abstract 2008, April, 2008, Manila, ADB.
Newspapers and Magazines
Ahluwalia, M. (2003) ‘Some of the criticism directed at the IMF is not valid’, an exclusive
interview, D+C [Development & Cooperation], September, vol.30.
Websites
Ministry of Finance(2008) “Privatisation”, Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MoF Website,

http://www.mof.in/~epa/Privatise/index.html.
Ram Mohan, T.T. (2004) “Privatisation in China: Softly, Softly Does it”, accessed on
02/10/2010 at http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/publications/public/Fulltext.jsp?wp-no=2004-09-
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Format of Dissertation Report (IV Semester)

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Format of Dissertation Report (IV Semester)

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Format for Project Report

 Cover Page with Title and other details

 Certificate by Head of the Institution

 Certificate of originality from the Student and Faculty

Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Introduction

 Introduction to the study

 Theoretical background of the study

Chapter 2: Research Design / Methodology

 Statement of the Problem

 Need for the study.

 Scope of the Study

 Objectives of the Study

 Tools for Data Collection

Chapter 3: Framework of Analysis (Data Analysis)

Chapter 4: Summary of Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

Plagiarism Report (1st page mentioning the percentage)

Organization logo and Name

Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

< Font size Arial Narrow 14-All caps &Bold>

By(Font Size 14-Italic)

Under the guidance of

Department of MBA and Research Centre

Date: Register Number:

(To be given by the Institution on its letterhead)

This is to certify that the dissertation titled”

Signature of Faculty Guide Signature of Director / Principal/HOD

Chapter Particulars Page No.

Table No. Description Page No.

Figure No. Description Page No.

References should be indicated in your dissertation in the following

Abraham, K. (2001) The Dynamics of Economic Reforms (Economic Liberalisation and

Aharoni, Y. (2009) “On Measuring the Success of Privatisation”, in Ramamurthi, R. and

Boardman, D. and Vining, S. (1989) “Ownership in Competitive Environments: A Comparison of the

Reports and Gazettes

Newspapers and Magazines

Ministry of Finance(2008) “Privatisation”, Viewed on 06/11/2003 in the MoF Website,

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