THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

DEPARTMENT OF XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

BACHELOR XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

YEAR THREE

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023/2024

MODULE CODE: MODULE NAME

A REPORT ON PRACTICALTRAINING CONDUCTED AT

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX- (Include Branch/Region)

CANDIDATE NAMEs: XXXXXXX

REG. NO: IMC/XXX/XXXXXX

SUBMISSION DATE: XXXXXXXXXXX

SUPERVISOR: XXXXXXXX
 FIELD WORK REPORT WRITING GUIDELINES
1. Introduction
The fieldwork report is a systematically written document that reports activities undertaken
during the field placement and skills acquired. It reflects how the student utilized academic
competency acquired in class sessions into practice. It should be noted that the fieldwork is not
research work. Hence their reports are different. In order to produce periodic field reports, the
Department of Banking and Financial Services has prepared a format as outlined in this
document to guide third-year bachelor’s degree students. The format is not exhaustive, but it
offers a guideline on minimum requirements.

2. The Structure of Field Report – Bachelor Year III Students

The report can be divided into three sections (for ease of page numbering)
Section 1: cover page and or cover page…………. Does not have Page Number
Section 2: Preliminary Part - This part is expected to have:
 Acknowledgement
 List of Abbreviations
 Executive Summary
 Table of Contents
 List of tables (if any)
 List of figures (if any)
NB: Presentation of the preliminary pages shall follow the above sequence, which involves
some or all of the parts …… (in the page numbering, use roman numbers…..i, ii, iii, iv, ……)
Section 3: Chapter report
For year three, there are five chapters; in the page numbering, use whole numbers (1, 2, 3,….)
 Chapter One: Introduction
 Chapter Two: Work Done& Lesson Learnt
 Chapter Three: Literature Review
 Chapter Four: Analysis
 Chapter Five: Conclusion & Recommendations
 Reference
 Appendices (If ANY)
See a report structure/arrangement of pages/titles and chapters from page 3 to page 6

2
 PRELIMINARY PARTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This part involves acknowledging of appreciating the contribution of parts/ person participated
in the accomplishment of this document

LIST OF ABBREVIATION
CBE - College of Business Education
IFM - Institute of Finance Management
KYC - Know Your Customer
PSSSF Public Sector Social Security Fund
SACCOS - Saving……
TIRA - Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This should briefly explain the purpose of the field, overview of where the field practice was
done, key activities performed, and corresponding lessons learned. Also, it should explain the
link between theories learned in class and the actual activities performed at workplace/field
placement. Finally, this should go together with a general comment on its usefulness and
limitations about the field placements.
NB: The executive summary shall be presented on one page only; it can be structured in
paragraphs so that every paragraph carries a single message (you may need to learn
how to structure a paragraph).

TABLE OF CONTENT
Use Automatic table of contents

LIST OF FIGURES
(IF ANY- use Automatic tables)

3
 CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

1.1. Chapter Introduction –this explains what (titles/headings and subheadings that)
will be covered in this chapter

1.2. Purpose and or Objective of Field Practical Training

1.2.1. Discuss overall process/purpose of field practical training
1.2.2. Explain the learning objectives (Expected Outcome) for conducting fieldwork.

1.3. An overview of fieldwork placement

1.3.1. Background of the (insert the name of the organization you attend field) – this
may include its establishment, products/services, core values, mission and vision
(etc. ..........IF ANY)
1.3.1.1. Products/services..............
1.3.1.2. Core values of................
1.3.1.3. Mission................
1.3.1.4. Vision.....................
1.3.2. Discuss the primary functions of (insert the name of the organization)
1.3.3. The Organisation structure of (insert the name of the organization) - their role
within that business, with emphasis to departments that a student was
centred/passed through during the practical training
• The organization chart can be attached as a pictorial/ visual presentation of the
structure

1.4. Review of the industry that the company is operating

(e.g. Banking/Economy/Insurance/Transportation/ Social Security sector etc.)
This should cover main activities related to Suppliers, buyers/Customers,
Competitors (Key players), barriers to entering the industry, and threats posed by
substitute products.

4
 CHAPTER TWO
WORK DONE AND LESSONS LEARNT
2.1. Chapter Introduction – this explains what (titles/headings and subheadings that)
will be covered in this chapter
2.2. Describe the tasks undertaken during the field – all tasks should be described
appropriately
2.2.1. .....
2.2.2. ....
2.3. Explain the lessons learnt based on the task described above
2.3.1. ..........

2.3.2. ..............

2.4. Summarise the work done and lessons learnt based on departments
worked on weekly
2.5. Explain all challenges encountered during fieldwork

CHAPTER THREE
LITERATURE REVIEW
3.1. Chapter Introduction – this explains what (titles/headings and subheadings that)
will be covered in this chapter
3.2. Review of literature related to key tasks performed (supervisor will guide
the student on selecting the topic).
NB: The supervisor will guide the student to ensure that:
3.2.1. The review includes key academic theories

3.2.2. Demonstrate that knowledge of the student in the area reviewed is

up to date - by discussing any recent developments in the reviewed literature

3.2.3. Related literature review with task undertaken

3.2.4. Ensure Proper citation of the literature reviewed.

5
 CHAPTER FOUR
ANALYSIS
4.1. Chapter Introduction – this explains what (titles/headings and subheadings that)
will be covered in this chapter
4.2. Relate theories learnt in class with what is happening in the market- This may
include a comparison of what literature/books consider acceptable versus what is
happening in practice.
4.3. Description of skills learned and enhanced - what skills have been achieved by
the student.
4.4. Review of how the experience has affected your career plans and

ambitions
4.5. Skills that are lacking – (If any) - you upon going to that organization

CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1. Chapter Introduction –this explains what (titles/headings and subheadings that)
will be covered in this chapter
5.2. Conclusion - This should summarise the activities performed, lessons learnt, the
usefulness of field placement, and key challenges encountered.
5.3. Recommendations– this should provide your advice based on what you observed
during the fieldwork as follows; -
5.3.1. Recommendations to the Company/ Organization – It may include your advice
on how the company/organization could improve in its business processes,
advice on how to mitigate encountered challenges (if any originated from them)
5.3.2. Recommendations to the institute/IFM - advice on how the curriculum should
be tailored if you observed any gap, advice on how to mitigate encountered
challenges (those originated from IFM) and advice on how to improve field
placement arrangements in the future

6
Key Attachment during Submission
• Students Log Book – upon submission of the report, the candidate should bind
together with the report his/her logbook, which is properly signed and stamped in all
sections

REFERENCE
• Use either reference or bibliography as your heading for this section.
• Adhere to the alphabetical order i.e., different entries should be arranged in
alphabetical order by the surname of the first author. Each entry starts with a hanging
indent and 1.5 lines spacing.
• Do not provide numbering in your list
• You should list only sources that you have used in your work. Do not include sources
just to add materials to this section.

PRESENTATION LAYOUT
Use the following presentation’s layout, and guide thought out your report
• Word length - the report should not exceed 6,000 words, excluding figures &tables
• Space between lines - should be 1.5 spaced using one side of the page only.
• Font –
o Standard Text - use Times New Roman, print size 12
o Chapter headings - should be print size 16 in bold typeface
o Subheadings - print size 14 in bold typeface.
• Page number - should be centred at the bottom of the page.
• Page layout –
o Margins – Top 2cm, Bottom 2.5cm, Left 3.5cm, Right 2cm
o Orientation – Portrait
o Paragraphs - Justified sides, left and right.
• Binding – One spiral bounded of the report should be ready and submitted to the
Institute by Wednesday 31st January, 2024

7
NOTE:
1. Please follow the structure of the report as indicated above
2. You are advised to plan your work carefully and back up your work using different storage
devices to avoid problems resulting from a computer crash, virus attack or any other
reason. Computing and printing problems will NOT be accepted as reasons for non-
submission
3. PLAGIARISM is not accepted

8
 Table of Content View
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………………
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS…………………………………………………………………
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………………...………………
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………….………………
LIST OF TABLES (optional) ……………………………………………..………………
LIST OF FIGURES(Optional) ……………………………………………………………
CHAPTER ONE……………………………………………………………………………
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………
1.1. Chapter Introduction………………………………………….………………
1.2. Background to fieldwork placement…………………….......………………
1.3. Overview of fieldwork placement……………………………………………
1.4. Review of XYZ industry in Tanzania…………………………………………
CHAPTER TWO………………………………………………………….………………
WORK DONE AND LESSON LEARNT……………………………...………………
2.1. Chapter Introduction…………………………………………………………
2.2. Description of the task undertaken……………………….………………………
2.3. Lesson learnt………………………………………………….………………
2.4. Summary of the work done and lesson learnt ……………….....………………
2.5. Challenges uncounted during the field practice…………….………………
CHAPTER THREE………………………………………………………………………
LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………………………
3.1. Chapter Introduction…………………………………………………………
3.2. Review of literature related to the key task performed…………………………..
3.3.
CHAPTER FOUR………………………………………………………………………
ANALYSIS………………………………………………………………………………
4.1. Chapter Introduction…………………………………………………………
4.2. Relationship between theory and practice(market)………….………………
4.3. Skills learned and enhanced…………………………………………………..
4.4. Review of how field experience has affected career plans & ambitions……….
4.5. Skills that are lacking ………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER FOUR…………………………………………………………………………
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………

9
 5.1. Chapter Introduction…………………………………………………………
5.2. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………
5.3. Recommendations……………………………………………………………
REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………
APPENDICES…………………………………………………………….………………

10