Handbook on dissertation
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The document outlines the dissertation course objectives and guidelines for MBA students at Pune University for the 2017-18 academic year. It emphasizes acquiring professional skills through supervised research on contemporary management issues, requiring students to submit a structured report and present their findings. Evaluation comprises concurrent and external assessments, with detailed chapter outlines and formatting standards provided for the dissertation.
Handbook on dissertation
- 1. A Handbook On Dissertation 2017-18 Pune University affiliated MBA Institute Approved by DTE, Maharashtra Govt. & AICTE, New Delhi
- 2. 402- Dissertation Course Objectives: 1. To offer the opportunity for the young students to acquire on job the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions along with the experience needed to constitute a professional identity. 2. To provide means to immerse students in actual supervised professional experiences 3. To gain deeper understanding in specific areas Guideline: In Semester IV the student shall work under the supervision of the Faculty and carry out a dissertation and submit a structured report in TWO hard copies & one soft copy (CD). In the interest of environmental considerations, students are encouraged to print their dissertation reports on both faces of the paper. The student is required to conduct advanced research on a topic related to one (or more) of contemporary issues in management. The topic is chosen in consultation with the student's supervisor. The student will prepare and present a detailed research proposal prior to starting the work. It is mandatory for the student to seek advance written approval from the faculty guide and the Director of the Institute about the topic before commencing the dissertation work. A dissertation outlining the entire problem, including a survey of literature and the various results obtained along with their solutions is expected to be produced. The student must submit the completed dissertation and make an oral presentation of the same. Through the dissertation, the student is expected to furnish evidence of competence in understanding varied aspects of the theme/topic selected and a deep understanding of the specialty area. The completion of the dissertation / project shall be certified by the Faculty Guide & approved by the Director of the Institute. There will be concurrent evaluation for 50 marks and external evaluation of 50 marks. The student can undergo desk research or field research and can follow the guidelines mentioned in the SIP for preparation of their final hard copy. The Panel shall comprise of 2 Faculty members (One who has guided the student and the other appointed by SPPU).
- 3. Outline for Dissertation Chapter No. 1 Introduction to the Study 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Management Problem/ Research Problem 1.3. Statement of Research Problem 1.4. Objectives of the Study 1.5. Hypothesis of the Study 1.6. Scope of the Study a) Geographical Scope b) Conceptual Scope c) Analytical Scope 1.7. Importance of the Study 1.8. Research methodology 1.8.1 Type of Research Design 1.8.2 Data Required- Primary and Secondary Data 1.8.3 Data Source- Primary and Secondary Data 1.8.4 Instruments- Questionnaire/ Schedule 1.8.5 Sampling 1.8.6 Data Analysis 1.9. Chapterisation Chapter No.2 Conceptual Background 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Core concept with citations Chapter No. 3 Organizational Profile 3.1 Introduction 3.2 History 3.3 Profile of Organization 3.4 Product portfolio/ Marketing Mix 3.5 Organizational Structure 3.6 Award/ Rewards/ Achievement 3.7 Future Plan 3.8 Financial Scenario (Optional) Chapter No. 4 Data Analysis and Presentation 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Data Analysis Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis Chapter No. 5 Finding, Suggestion and Conclusion 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Findings: General findings/ Specific Finding 5.3 Suggestions: General suggestions/ Specific Suggestion 5.4 Conclusion Annexure Questionnaire/ Schedules Bibliography (APA style)
- 4. Standard Formatting: Page Size: A4 Page Margin: Left-1.5 Other-1 (Mirror for Chapter Pages) Line spacing : 1.5 for Text 1 for Table Font Style: Times New Roman Font size: 12 regular Heading: 14 Bold Sub heading: 12 Bold Printing: Both Side Sequence for initial pages Title Pages Guide/ Institute Certificate Organization Certificate Acknowledgement Index Content Tables Charts Schedule: Sr. Particulars Date Marks 1 1st Presentation ( Chapter 1) 28th February 2018 15 2 2nd Presentation (Chapter 1 to 5) 12th March 2018 15 3 University Internal Viva 19th March 2018 20 4 University External Viva As per University Schedule 50