Guidelines for the BBA Internship

Final Report

REPORT FORMAT AND DUE DATE

Please follow these instructions carefully while preparing your report:

1. Prepare a Professional Report: Write your report as if you were presenting the final draft
to someone with the authority to promote you. It’s crucial to go beyond just running a spell-
check—proofread and thoroughly edit your work. Reports that do not meet business
standards (e.g., incomplete sentences, misspellings, etc.) will not be considered satisfactory
for this course. Take pride in the quality of your work.
2. Submission Deadline: The report must be submitted by September 30, 2024.
3. Submission Requirements:
o Submit one soft copy of the report via email to your faculty mentor.
o Prepare three hard copies: one for your faculty mentor, one for the exam cell, and
one for your personal records.

Ensure that all aspects of your submission meet the outlined standards.

PROJECT REPORT SPECIFICATION

PROJECT REPORT SPECIFICATIONS
01. Title Page Format given below
Student are advised to take 3 copies of printouts. one for your faculty
mentor, one for the exam cell, and one for your personal records.
01.Paper Size A4

02.Margins Left Side 1.5 “

Right Side 1.0”
Top 1.0”
Bottom 1.0’
03. Line Spacing 1.5

04. Paragraph Spacing Double Lines

05. Page Numbers At bottom Centre (Middle)

06. Font Type Times New Roman

07. Font Size (FS) For normal – 12

08. Bold / Italic / Underline Should be used for specific purposes only

09. Alignment Page Justify

10. Heading Upper case, Bold, Centre, FS – 14

Subhead Bold, Left Aligned, FS- 12, No Colon (:)
11. Tables/ Graphs/ Diagrams Title, No. and Source

12. Borders / Shades No Borders, Headers, Footers

13. Word Breaking No word breaking

14. Chapter Name On Separate Page – Before the start of the Chapter - Centre Aligned
on the Page-No page Numbers on it - Next page start the Chapter – do
not repeat the title on the next page
15. Copies of the Report 2 Hard Copies to be submitted (Spiral Binding).
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Submitted by
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NAME OF THE CANDIDATE
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PRN No:
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in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
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SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT STUDIES, NAGPUR

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Month and year of submission

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September 30, 2024
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 DECLARATION

I undersigned, hereby declare that the project titled <“-------------“> submitted in partial
fulfilment for the award of Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration of Symbiosis
International (Deemed University) is a bonafide record of work done by me under the
guidance of <Name of Guide>, <Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies - Nagpur>. This
report has not previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma, or similar
title of any University.

<Signature>
<Date> <Name of student>
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the report titled “<-----------------------------------

--------------------------->” being submitted by <Name, PRN>, in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of
Bachelor of Business Administration, is a bonafide record of the
internship done by <Name of student>of < Symbiosis Centre for
Management Studies - Nagpur>

<Name of industry mentor>

<Designation>
 Acknowledgements
(This is only a sample)

Through this acknowledgement I express my sincere gratitude towards all those people who
helped me in this project, which has been a learning experience.

This space wouldn’t be enough to extend my warm gratitude towards my project guide
<.......................................................> for <his/her> efforts in coordinating with my work and
guiding in right direction.

I escalate a heartfelt regards to our Institution Director <………………………> for giving

me the essential hand in concluding this work.

It would be injustice to proceed without acknowledging those vital supports I received from
my beloved classmates and friends, without whom I would have been half done.

I also use this space to offer my sincere love to my parents and all others who had been there,
helping me walk through this work.

< Name of the Student>

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List of Figures
Fig. No. Title of the Figure Page
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List of Symbols/ Abbreviations

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No. Topics Page No.
 Main body of the Final Report must contain all of the
following headings:
1. Industry Analysis (3-4 pages) An industry is a group of firms producing similar products
or services, such as computers or banking. Your analysis should consider the global industry
with additional information about regional factors, if appropriate. Conduct an analysis of
your firm’s industry. Within the Industry Analysis the following subheadings (followed by
sufficient and well cited analysis) must be included:
 Industry Size and Growth Trends
 Maturity of the Industry
 External Economic Factors and their Effect on the Industry
 Seasonality
 Technological Factors
 Regulatory, Political, and Legal concerns
 Competitive Environment and Changes in the Competitive Environment
NOTE: You must use information from at least four (4) published sources as part of your
analysis. Published sources that you might consult include trade journals, industry
publications and U.S. Department of Commerce publications. All of these sources should
be properly cited.1 You will NOT receive a passing grade if this section is missing. You
MUST use published sources. Interviews with your employer can be used, but they do
not count as published sources.

2. Key Challenges Facing the Industry (1-2 pages) Identify and explain the importance of
each challenge for the firm for which you are working. Use articles and other published
sources of information such as industry trade publications. You may supplement these
sources with interviews by your supervisor and other managers in your firm and with
Web sites. Use APA format to document the sources used.

3. Firm’s Steps to Meet One Key Challenge (1-2 pages) Select one of the key
challenges facing your industry and indicate what the firm you interned for is doing to
meet this challenge.

4. Explanation of Work Program (1 page) Detail your work program, including the
following points:
 Did you perform the specific tasks as outlined in your job description?
 What if any additional duties were assigned to you?
 List suggestions that you feel could improve the training received from
your employer.

5. Significance of Work Experience (1-2 pages) What new skills are you
developing? What already acquired skills are you reinforcing? In what ways is this
experience modifying your ideas and plans toward a career?
6. Applications of Major (1 Page)
In this section, discuss the specific theories, techniques, principles, and other aspects of your major
(and minor, if applicable) that you applied during your work experience. Consider the following
points:

 Connection to Studies: Reflect on how this experience provided a realistic application of

concepts from your past or current studies. Did it help you better understand any general
studies, such as principles of management, or specialized subjects like accounting,
marketing, HRM, or any other relevant courses within your major or minor?
 Relevance to Major/Minor: Explain how your work experience relates to your major and
minor fields of interest. Highlight any particular subject or concept that was especially
relevant or useful.

Ensure your discussion is concise yet thorough, providing clear examples of how your academic
knowledge in both major and minor areas was applied in a practical setting.

6. Suggestions for Future Interns (1 page) Present any suggestions that would help
other students who wish to participate in an internship. (Identification of a firm,
definition of duties, interaction with the firm, etc.)
 Appendix 1
Finding Published Sources of Industry Information

You should consult multiple sources of published information to document your analysis,
particularly in areas of industry size, growth trends, and challenges facing the industry. In
addition, you should consult industry publications to inform your conclusions regarding
competitive environment, external economic factors, technological factors, and regulatory and
market concerns. The four (4) outside references cannot include annual reports or websites from
the firm for which you work.
 Appendix 2
Sources and Citations

Avoiding Plagiarism:
Two methods, paraphrasing and direct quotations, are used by all writers to report facts,
information, and ideas that originate from another person. Both methods require appropriate
credit to the originator of the material.
 Paraphrases: When you paraphrase, you restate the other’s material in your own
words. You do not need to place quotations around paraphrased material, but you must
appropriately cite the source of the material.
 Direct quotations: When you quote an author directly, you use the exact words of
another person. Direct quotes should be used less often than paraphrasing. Direct quotes
must be enclosed in quotation marks, and the appropriate citation must follow the quote.
(This includes material taken from all sources, including interviews, books, journal
articles, and websites.)

NOTE: Failure to properly attribute direct quotes and paraphrased material in your industry
analysis will be considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
 Appendix 3
Additional Information

1. If your job is of a classified nature, confer with your supervisor before writing the
report to avoid divulging classified information. (This is not a defense for an
insufficient industry analysis, however.)
2. The report may contain fair and constructive criticism, but suggestions for improving
the plant, product, methods, safety, and welfare should be discussed with the firm before
being included in the report.
3. Personality problems and complaints should not be discussed when writing your report.
4. Some students find that a weekly log or diary containing observations and reflections
on the report guideline questions, and observations of their own, is useful in preparing
the report.
5. Make a copy of the report for yourself. You may want to give your supervisor a copy
to provide him or her with feedback on your work experience.
6. The report and the employer’s evaluations of your work performance constitutes the basis
for awarding college credit for the internship.
7. A copy of the report will be retained and will not be returned.