Master of Commerce (M.Com) Programme Guidelines for Project Work (University of Mumbai)

Master of Commerce (M.Com) Programme Guidelines for Project Work (University of Mumbai) at Second Year Semester III and IV under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System.

Introduction

Inclusion of project work in the course curriculum of the M.Com. programme is one of the ambitious aspect in the programme structure. The main objective of inclusion of project work is to inculcate the element of research work challenging the potential of learner as regards to his/ her eager to enquire and ability to interpret particular aspect of the study in his/ her own words. 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

Work load for Project Work is 01 (one) hour per batch of 15-20 learners per week for the teacher. The learner (of that batch) shall do field work and library work in the remaining 03 (three) hours per week.

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

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.
• 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

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
• Project Report should be of minimum 50 pages 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:
    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 80 to 100 pages