University of Mumbai

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Programme
Guidelines for Project Work
at
Second Year
Semester III and IV
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and
Semester System
(To be implemented from Academic Year
2017-2018)

Faculty of Commerce

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 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
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.

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

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 Format
1st page (Main Page)

Title of the problem of the Project

A Project Submitted to
University of Mumbai for partial completion of the degree of
Master in Commerce
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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 On separate page

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:

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 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

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 On separate page

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 Master in Commerce under the Faculty of Commerce in the subject of
__________________ and her/his project is entitled, “________________________
__________________________________________________” under my supervision.
Title of the Project 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/ his own work and facts reported by her/his personal findings and
investigations.

Seal of the
College

Name and Signature of Guiding Teacher

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 research

work and has Name of the guiding teacher 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

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 On separate page

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.

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.

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 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
• 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

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