UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

GUIDELINES FOR FINAL PROJECT (100 MARKS) FOR SEMESTER V

Objective: To give the student an opportunity to do in-depth research on any area of their choice
in order to gain extensive exposure to that field of study.

Why engage in research?

• An individualized method of learning

• In-depth treatment of a topic of personal interest with input from a faculty/industry expert
• Helpful if applying for distinguished international fellowships
• Important if going on to graduate studies in an analytical discipline
• Research skills are useful for decision-making in the private and public sectors.

Introduction: The BMS 100 mark project is a comprehensive dissertation on any topic which
must fall into the following broad categories:
1) General Management
2) Economics
3) Finance
4) Marketing
5) Others

It is highly recommended that the project be a LIVE project in conjunction with industry and it
include some component of primary research in order to gain a competitive edge over other
projects.

The project is also an excellent testimony of the three year’s academic expertise the student has
acquired and can be used to demonstrate that for job interviews and applications for post
graduate studies. Thus it advised that the student choose a topic related to the field they aspire to
work in and are passionate about.
No student shall attempt the same topic from the same college and thus please check the
project register before submitting your topic.

Project Guides: It is mandatory to have a project guide for the projects who can be an
internal/external faculty or a resource person from industry. It is essential that that the person
possess a Master’s degree or any other professional qualification ( CA/CS) and the required
expertise in that field.

Assessment:
This project is included in the mark sheet of semester V and a grade is allocated to it. It is
normally assessed in the sixth semester.

Deadline for project title: 13th April, 2006. To be registered in the project register in the BMS
office.

Deadline for project completion: The project needs to be submitted the first day the college
reopens in the second term.
PROJECT PROFORMA

● All projects must be typed on A-4 sheets, font size one and half spacing on executive
bond paper.
● 2 Rexin bound copies must be submitted.
● Each project guide must have NOT more than 15 students under him/her.

All projects must contain the following minimum requirements.

PREPATORY PARTS:

► Cover to be labeled with the report title, the writer’s name (optional) and the submission
date (optional).
► The project report shall be from the functional areas of management or from the modules
of BMS syllabi.
► Title Page: The Title Page should include 4 blocks of information
Title of the report.
Name address of the person, organization that authorizes the report (if any).
Name, address of the College and the student who prepared the report.
Date on which the report was submitted.
► Project Certificate in the Proforma given on page 3 to be added after the title page of the
project
►Table of contents.
► List of Illustrations and Visual Aids.
► Synopsis or Executive Summary.

TEXT OF THE REPORT

● The project report shall have appropriate Chapter Scheme and be presented in total
indicative pages of 50-60
● Introduction:
● Body: It consists of the major sections or chapters (with various levels of headings) that
present, analyse and interpret the findings gathered as part of your investigation. These chapters
contain the “proof” the detailed information necessary to support your conclusions and
recommendations.
● Tools of Data Collection (if used) should be specified.
● Conclusions: The writer’s analysis of what the findings mean. These are the answers to
the questions that led to the report.
● Recommendation: Opinions, based on reasons and logic about the course of action that
should be taken.
SUPPLEMENTARY PARTS

● Acknowledgements and Bibliography: You have ethical and legal obligations to give the
other people credit for their work. Acknowledging your source also enhance the creditability of
your Report. By citing reference of Books and Websites in the text, you demonstrate that you
have thoroughly researched the topic.
● Annexure
● Sample questionnaire (if used).

PROJECT CERTIFICATE PROFORMA

D E C LARAT I O N

I _____________________________________________ of ______________________ College

of TYBMS (Sem 5) hereby declare that I have completed this project on
_________________________________________ in the Academic Year ____________. The
information submitted is true and original to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Student

C E RT I F I CAT E

I _______________________________ hereby certify that _______________________ of

__________________________________ College of TYBMS (Sem 5) has completed project on
_____________________________________________________________ in the academic year
______________________. The information submitted is true and original to the best of my
knowledge.

Signature of Project Co-ordinator Signature of the Principal of

the College/Institution