GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT WORK-RESEARCH

Project work is considered as a special course involving application of knowledge in

solving/analyzing/exploring a real-life situation/ difficult problem. Project work
would be of 04 credits. A project work may be undertaken in any area of Elective
Courses/ study area selected.
Introduction

Inclusion of project work in the course curriculum of the Bachelor of

Management Studies 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 analysis and scientific temperament
challenging the potential of the learner as regards to his/ her eagerness to
enquire and ability to interpret particular aspects of the study. There are two
modes of preparation of project work.
Project work based on research methodology 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
(Marketing or Finance).
● Each of the learners has to undertake a Project individually under the
supervision of a teacher-guide. (Max-50 students per 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.
● 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 after table of contents
▪ Not more than 3 pics per chapter.
2. Structure to be followed to maintain the uniformity in formulation and
presentation of Project Work
(Model Structure of the Project Work)
 PROJECT REPORT-RESEARCH

THE STUDY ----------------------------------------

SUBMITTED TO

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI FOR

PARTIAL COMPLETION OF THE
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
MANAGEMENT STUDIES

UNDER THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE

By

Name of student

Roll No

TYBMS – Specialization

Semester VI

Under the Guidance of

Faculty Name

WILSON COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

CHOWPATTY, MUMBAI 400007

ACADEMIC YEAR

2024-2025
 DECLARATION BY LEARNER

I the undersigned Name of student hereby, declare that the work embodied in this project work
titled “Title of Project” forms my own contribution to the research work carried out under the
guidance of “Faculty Guide name” 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.

Whenever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly indicated
as such and included in the bibliography.

I hereby 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 Guiding Teacher

Date:

Place: Mumbai
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Name of Student as worked and duly completed her Project Work for
the degree of Bachelor of Management Studies under the faculty of Commerce in the subject
of Specialisation and her project is entitled “Title of Study” 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 own work and facts reported by her personal findings and investigations.

Ms. Nilofer Sarang

(Project Guide) BMS Incharge

Dr. Jamson Masih External Examiner

I/c Principal

Seal of the College Date of Submission:

Place: Mumbai
 LETTER OF 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.

I take this opportunity to thank the University of Mumbai for giving me the opportunity to
carry out this project.

I would like to thank my I/c Principal Dr. Jamson Masih for providing the necessary facilities
required for completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank our BMS Incharge, Ms. Nilofer Sarang, for her moral support
and guidance.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude towards my Project guide Name whose
guidance and care made this 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..
 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The chapters covered in this project are as follows:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: It contains research methodology from where the data is

collected, its objectives, limitations.

Chapter 3: Gives a brief structure regarding Review of Literature.

Chapter 4: This chapter provides the interpretation created by the data

which is collected by primary / secondary data.

Chapter 5: This chapter provides findings and suggestions.

Chapter 6: Refers to the websites, books used for the study

Chapter 7: Annexure -Supplementary document attached

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Title Page No.

No.

1 INTRODUCTION

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 LITERATURE REVIEW

4 DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION &

PRESENTATION

5 CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

ANNEXURE
● Chapter No. 1: Introduction
In this chapter Selection a returned 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.

● 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
the 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, tables of
information, 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
suggestions will be enlisted to validate the objectives and hypotheses.

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

● Bibliography

● Appendix (Questionnaire)
 RUBRICS OF PROJECT WORK BASED ON RESEARCH
(EXTERNAL)

CRITERIA/MARKS EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD SATISFACTORY

(10) (7-9) (4-6) (0-3)

Introduction Each and every Most of the Some of the Few information
(10 marks) information related information related to information related to the selected
to the selected the selected problem related to the problem incorporated
problem incorporated by the selected problem by the learner.
incorporated by learner. incorporated by
the learner. the learner.

Research Students have Students have Students have Students have

Methodology included all of included all of the included all of included all of the
(10 marks) the contents with contents with the contents with contents with
appropriate data appropriate data at appropriate data appropriate data at
at mastery level. proficiency level. at competence emerging level.
level.

Literature Review Included required Included required Not Included Included only
(10 marks) national and national and required national national level and not
international international literature and international international level
literature reviews reviews as instructed literature reviews literature reviews as
as instructed by by the project guide. as instructed by instructed by the
the project guide. Not properly the project guide. project guide. Not
properly summarized only copy Not properly properly summarized
summarized in paste. summarized only only copy paste.
their own words. copy paste.

Data Analysis, Analysis Analysis pertaining to Analysis Analysis pertaining

Interpretation, and pertaining to collected data is done. pertaining to to collected data is
Presentation collected data is The application of collected data is not properly done.
(10 marks) done. selected tools or done. The application of
The application techniques are not The application selected tools or
of selected tools properly used to of selected tools techniques are not
or techniques are arrive at findings. or techniques are properly used to
used to arrive at Table of not properly used arrive at findings.
findings. Information’s, to arrive at Table of
Table of presentation of graphs findings. Information’s,
Information’s, etc. provided with Table of presentation of
presentation of interpretation by the Information’s, graphs etc. not
graphs etc. learner. presentation of provided with
 provided with graphs etc. not proper
interpretation by provided with interpretation by the
the learner. proper learner.
interpretation by
the learner.

Conclusions and Findings of work Findings of work are Not all the Not all the findings
Suggestions are covered and covered and only some findings of work of work are covered
(10 marks) suggestions are suggestions are enlisted are covered and and no suggestions
enlisted to validate to validate the only some are enlisted to
the objectives and objectives and suggestions are validate the
Hypotheses. Hypotheses. enlisted to validate objectives and
the objectives and Hypotheses.
Hypotheses.

Organization and Logical flow of Logical flow of ideas Logical flow of Not in proper
structure ideas and and sections. ideas and logical flow of ideas
(10 marks) sections. Effective use of sections. and sections.
Effective use of heading, subheadings, Not effective use Not effective use of
heading, and transitions. of heading, heading,
subheadings, and Not very well – subheadings, and subheadings, and
transitions. organized transitions. transitions.
Well –organized presentation of Not very well – Not very well –
presentation of information. organized organized
information. presentation of presentation of
information. information.