A] Nature of the
Field Project:
1. Field project must be related to the intended specialization of the student.
2. Field projects must be done individually. Group projects are not permitted.
3. The project should involve fieldwork; online projects are not permitted.
4. Primary data collection is mandatory.
5. Field projects can be quantitative / qualitative in nature or even use mixed approaches.
6. Field projects can involve surveys, interviews, case studies, visits or observation studies.
7. For surveys, the sample size should be between more than or equal to100 participants.
8. For in-depth interviews (lasting at least 45-60 minutes), the sample size should be a
minimum of 25 participants.
9. Total Hours of Effort Expected: 160 Hours, (This can be completed during the
Semester, Saturdays, Sundays, Public holidays, Winter vacation in between Sem-I
and Sem-II)
B - 2] Permissible Partner Organizations:
Students have the flexibility to conduct their field projects with any of the following organizations:
a) Companies listed on either NSE or BSE in India /abroad
b) Unlisted subsidiaries of Listed Companies.
c) Government / Semi-Government Undertaking / PSU
d) Government Offices
e) Consultancy Firms
f) Start Ups with an existence of 3 years or more and manpower more than 25.
g) Family managed businesses with an existence of 5 years or more and manpower more than
25.
h) Cooperative Societies
NOTE: Students can also carry out the Field Work without being associated to a specific
organization. Such projects may involve quantitative / qualitative fieldwork related to
a) Contemporary issues of businesses
b) Specialization specific concepts
c) Local or regional concerns
d) Matters of national importance.
B - 3] Linkage with specialization: The field project topic must be aligned with the
specialization chosen and specialization electives offered in Semester II.
It can address local, national, or global issues relevant to the specialization, as guided by the faculty guide /
mentor.
B – 4 ] Selecting a Relevant Topic: Consider current trends, issues, or challenges within the
domain / specialization across various business (industry) sectors when conducting their
project.