Minor Project Guidelines

Summary

In this session, Charu Saleem, Assistant Professor at Amity University Online, guides MBA, MCom FM, and MCA students through the minor project process. The project encourages independent research based on secondary resources, where students select a relevant business opportunity or challenge, conduct an in-depth literature review, and provide recommendations. The submission process includes a detailed report, plagiarism check, and viva questions. Students are also provided with suggested project areas, including topics like consumer behavior, financial analysis, blockchain technology, and more. Evaluation is based on the project report (70%) and viva (30%).

Takeaways

• 😀 The minor project is designed for MBA, MCom (FM), and MCA students, focusing on real-world business opportunities or challenges.
• 😀 The project should help students apply classroom concepts to real-time business scenarios and develop analytical and conceptual skills.
• 😀 Students should select a relevant, recent, and original business topic, which could be of personal or academic interest.
• 😀 The project is an independent research study based on secondary resources such as journals, blogs, articles, and research papers.
• 😀 A key part of the project is offering recommendations and solutions to identified business problems or challenges.
• 😀 The project submission consists of two parts: a project report (including plagiarism report) and viva questions.
• 😀 The project report should be between 2,000 and 3,500 words, formatted in Times New Roman (size 12) with double spacing.
• 😀 The project report must be at least 85% original, and plagiarism should not exceed 15%. A plagiarism check is mandatory before submission.
• 😀 After submitting the report, students must answer five viva questions related to the project, which account for 30 marks.
• 😀 The project evaluation is split into two parts: the project report (70 marks) and viva questions (30 marks), totaling 100 marks.
• 😀 Suggested project areas for MBA, MCom (FM), and MCA students include topics like market segmentation, financial analysis, blockchain technology, and data science.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the minor project in the MBA, MCom FM, and MCA programs?

The minor project allows students to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios, develop analytical and conceptual skills, and gain insights into industry trends and challenges.

How should students select a topic for their minor project?

Students should choose a relevant and recent business opportunity or industry challenge. The topic can be of personal or academic interest and does not necessarily have to align with their specialization.

What is the importance of conducting secondary research for the minor project?

Secondary research is crucial for gathering relevant information from existing sources such as journals, blogs, and articles. It helps students analyze and draw conclusions based on past research and current trends.

What are the key components that should be included in the project report?

The project report should include the title, abstract, introduction, objectives, literature review, research methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and references.

What is the recommended word limit for the minor project report?

The minor project report should be between 2,000 and 3,500 words.

What formatting guidelines should students follow for the project report?

The project report should use Times New Roman font, size 12, with double spacing between lines and one-inch margins all around.

What is the maximum allowed percentage of plagiarism in the project report?

The maximum allowable plagiarism is 15%, meaning the report must be at least 85% original.

What steps must be followed for project submission?

Students must upload their project report, plagiarism report, and answers to viva questions. They must ensure that their plagiarism report is within the allowed limit and submit everything through the project submission portal.

What is the evaluation breakdown for the minor project?

The project is evaluated out of 100 marks: 70 marks for the project report and 30 marks for the viva.

What are some suggested project areas for MBA students?

Suggested project areas for MBA students include consumer behavior, market segmentation, strategic management, brand equity, and entrepreneurship, among others.