Dissertation Norms and

Guidelines
2023 – 25 Batch
IV Semester MBA
STRUCTURE OF THE DISSERTATION
Course Name: Dissertation
Course Code: MBA4046
Credits: 04
Duration: 12 weeks (2nd Dec 24 – 31st Mar 25)
Dissertation Report Marks: 60
Viva voce Marks: 40
Total No. of Students: 917
 WHY DISSERTATION?
• Dissertation provides an opportunity to pursue ones area of interest in
depth.

• It is an important method of demonstration of learning- Identify, a

topic of concern in the related field, frame new research question
based on existing literature review, challenge prevailing theories or
finding solutions to business problems.

• It is a part of the requirement for your Masters degree.

OUTCOME OF THE DISSERATION WORK

Identify the research problems in the select area.

Choose proper research design.

Apply analytical and problem-solving methods.

Derive the appropriate findings and practical suggestions.

 Synopsis Guidelines
Word Limit : Max. 500 words Date of Submission :31st Dec 2024

Format of Synopsis • Sampling

• The first page carries the Name of the • Sources of Data
student, Registration Number, and Title • Tools for data collection
of dissertation.
• Plan of Analysis
The subsequent pages should contain:
• Expected outcome like publication of
• Title of the study articles in the peer reviewed journals
• Need for the Study • This has to be approved and signed by
• Statement of the problem the student, Faculty Guide and Assistant
• Objectives Dean.
 Schedule to be followed during Dissertation Work / Dissertation

Activity Timeline Remark

Finalizing the topic and Synopsis Start of Dissertation work Discussion with the guide for
Submission (By (2nd Dec 2024) finalization of Topic, and format
Synopsis Submission for Synopsis.
(By 20th Dec 2024)
Literature Review, Problem First 2 fortnights of Dissertation Discussion with the guide for
Identification, Objectives work (By 20th Jan 2025) finalization of research problem,
objectives of the study

Preparation of Research instrument 3rd and 4th fortnight of Discussion with the guide for
for data collection and Collection dissertation work finalization of research instrument
of Data (By 20th Feb 2025) and Data collection method and
should
complete the Data Collection
 Schedule to be followed during Dissertation Work / Dissertation

Activity Timeline Remark

Analysis and finalization of 4th fortnight of project work Students must use appropriate
report (By 10th Mar 2025) statistical tools and techniques for
analyzing the data. (It is must to
use Statistical Packages like
SPSS, R-Software, etc.) whose
results should be shown
in the report)
Preparation of Report 5th fortnight of Project work Final Report has to be prepared
(20th Mar 2025Submission of and submitted to the University
Rough Draft) on 31st Mar 2024.
((31st Mar 2025)Final Report
Submission)
 CONTENTS OF THE DISSERTATION
PRIMARY PAGES
• Cover page
• Acknowledgement
• A certificate from the Industry Guide, Asst. Dean and Certificate of Originality
by Head of the Institution
• Declaration
• Table of contents
• List of Tables
• List of figures
• Executive summary
Chapter 1: Introduction (5 pages)
• Introduction (about the chapter)
• Theoretical background of the study
• Industrial profile
• Importance of study
• Need of study
• Conceptual framework of the study
Chapter 2: Review of Literature and profile of the
Company/ organization (15 pages)
• Introduction (about the chapter)
• Profile of the selected organization
• Literature review (15 to 20 reviews)
• Research gaps
• Conceptual Framework of the study
• Limitations of the Study.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology (10 pages)
• Introduction (about the chapter)
• Statement of the Problem,
• Objectives of the study,
• Hypothesis (if any)
• Scope of the study,
• Sampling Design,
• Data Collection Methods
• Statistical tools applied for Data Analysis,
• Demographic Characteristics (ex. age, income, gender, etc)
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation: (20
pages)
• Introduction (about the chapter)
• Analysis and interpretation of the data Collected.
• Explanation of the results with the statistical inferences applied
for analyzing the data such as Ex. mean, SD, correlation,
regression, chi-square, ANOVA (One way, Two way), T-test, Z-
test, Non parametric tests, Factor Analysis, etc.)
• Conclusion of the study
Chapter 5: Summary of Findings, suggestions and
conclusions (5 pages)
• Introduction (about the chapter)
• Findings of the study
• Implications of the study
• Scope for further study
Bibliography:
• APA referencing styles can be used to write the Bibliography
with DOI
Example:
Newman, J. L., Fuqua, D. R., Gray, E. A., & Simpson, D. B. (2006). Gender differences in the
relationship of anger and depression in a clinical sample. Journal of Counseling &
Development, 84, 157-161.

• Annexure relevant to the Dissertation such as figures,

graphs, photographs etc
Evaluation of the Dissertation
Sl. No ITEMS Marks
1 Synopsis 05

2 Introduction and review literature 10

3 Research Design 10

4 Analysis and Data Interpretation through Statistical Inference 20

(Ex. mean, SD, correlation, regression, chi-square, ANOVA
(One way, Two way), T-test, Z-test, Non parametric tests,
Factor Analysis, etc.)
5. Findings and suggestion of the study 10
6. Attendance / Timely submission of Reports 05
Total 60
Viva Evaluation
Sl. No Aspects Marks

1 Presentation Skills & Communication Skills 5

2 Research Knowledge 5

3 Statement of Problem, Objectives, Methodology 10

4 Analysis using Statistical tools and Statistical Packages 10

Findings and appropriate suggestions and

5 Conclusion 10

Total 40
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for students
• Dissertation work must be in the area of specialization.
• Duration of the work shall be from 2nd Dec 2024 to 31st Mar 2025.
• Maintain regular contact with guide.
• Compulsorily submit work progress on fortnightly basis to the guide every alternative
FRIDAY, which starts from 13th Dec 2024 (Friday). (27th Dec 24, 10th, 24th Jan, 7th, 21st,
Feb, 7th and 21st Mar 2025 Friday)(Format prescribed)
• Reporting time : Office hours on Thursday and Friday.
• Regularity / timely submission of reports/updates is mandatory to submit
dissertation.
• The plagiarism, should not be more than 15%.
• Students can publish their research work in any of the referred journal.
• VIVA will be scheduled from 10th to 20th April 2025 in offline mode.
THANK YOU..