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Project Guidelines for Commerce Students

The document provides guidelines for students undertaking a project as part of their B.Com degree from Quantum School of Graduate Studies. It outlines the requirements for the project report, including its format, submission deadlines, evaluation process, and grading scheme. Students must complete a project individually under faculty supervision and submit a written report divided into chapters addressing the introduction, conceptual framework, findings, and conclusions. The report will be evaluated jointly by an internal and external expert, with the student also taking an oral examination to assess their understanding of the study.

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Project Guidelines for Commerce Students

The document provides guidelines for students undertaking a project as part of their B.Com degree from Quantum School of Graduate Studies. It outlines the requirements for the project report, including its format, submission deadlines, evaluation process, and grading scheme. Students must complete a project individually under faculty supervision and submit a written report divided into chapters addressing the introduction, conceptual framework, findings, and conclusions. The report will be evaluated jointly by an internal and external expert, with the student also taking an oral examination to assess their understanding of the study.

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Quantum School of Graduate Studies


Department of Commerce

Guidelines relating to Project Work (Report -- 60 + 40= 100 marks)


Each of the students has to undertake a Project individually under the supervision of a teacher and to submit the same
following the guidelines stated below.
 Language of Project Report and Viva-Voce Examination may be English or Bengali. The Project Report must
be typed and spirally bounded.
 Failure to submit the Project Report or failure to appear at the Viva-voce Examination will be treated as
“Absent” in the Examination. He /she has to submit the Project Report and appear at the Viva-Voce
Examination in the subsequent years (within the time period as per University Rules).
 No marks will be allotted on the Project Report unless a candidate appears at the Viva-Voce Examination.
Similarly, no marks will be allotted on Viva-Voce Examination unless a candidate submits his/her Project
Report.
 Evaluation of the Project Work to be done jointly by one internal expert and one external expert with equal
Weightage, i.e., average marks of the internal and external experts will be allotted to the candidate.
 A candidate has to qualify in the Project Work separately, obtaining a minimum marks of (Project Report and
Viva-Voce taken together) in paper .
 Marking Scheme for Project Report and Viva-Voce Examination:
Project Report (60 marks)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework/ National/International Scenario
Chapter 3: Presentation, Analysis & Findings
Chapter 4: Conclusion & Recommendations
Viva-Voce (40 marks)
In course of Viva-Voce Examination, the question may be asked in the following areas:
Importance / relevance of the Study, Objective of the Study, Methodology of the Study / Mode of
Enquiry
Ability to explain the analysis, findings, concluding observations, Recommendation, limitations of the
Study
Overall Impression (including Communication Skill)

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THE COMPONENTS OF A PROJECT REPORT


The outcome of Project Work is the Project Report. A project report should have the following components:
1) Cover Page: This should contain the title of the project proposal, to whom it is submitted, for which degree, the
name of the author, name of the supervisor, year of submission of the project work, name of the University.
2) Acknowledgement: Various organizations and individuals who might have provided assistance /co-operation
during the process of carrying out the study.
3) Table of Content: Page-wise listing of the main contents in the report, i.e., different Chapters and its main
Sections along with their page numbers.
4) Body of the Report: The body of the report should have these four logical divisions
a) Introduction: This will cover the background, rationale/ need / justification, brief review of literature,
objectives, methodology (the area of the study, sample, type of study, tools for data collection, and method
of analysis), Limitations of the Study, and Chapter Planning.
b) Conceptual Framework / National and International Scenario: (relating to the topic of the Project).
c) Presentation of Data, Analysis and Findings: (using the tools and techniques mentioned in the
methodology).
d) Conclusion and Recommendations: In this section, the concluding observations based on the main
findings and suggestions are to be provided.
5) Bibliography or References: This section will include the list of books and articles which have been used in the
project work, and in writing a project report.
6) Annexure: Questionnaires (if any), relevant reports, etc.
(The main text of the Project should normally be in the range of 5000 words. However, there may be annexure in
addition to the main text)

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THE STEPS OF PROJECT WORK


STEP I: Selection of the topic for the project by taking following points into consideration:
 Suitability of the topic.
 Relevance of the topic
 Time available at the disposal.
 Feasibility of data collection within the given time limit.
 Challenges involved in the data collection (time & cost involved in the data collection,
possibility of getting responses, etc.)

STEP II: Finalization of the Topic and preparation of Project Proposal in consultation with the Supervisor.

STEP III: Collection of information and data relating to the topic and analysis of the same.

STEP IV: Writing the report dividing it into suitable chapters, viz., Chapter 1:
Introduction,
Chapter 2: Conceptual Framework / National & International Scenario, Chapter 3:
Analysis & Findings
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Recommendations.
Annexure: References / Bibliography
STEP V: The following documents are to be attached with the Final Project Report.
1) Approval letter from the supervisor (Annexure-IA)
2) Student’s declaration (Annexure-IB)
3) Certificate from the Competent Authority of the Organization / Institution, if the student
undertakes the Project Work in any Organization / Institution.

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Cover Page / Title page

Project Report
(Submitted for the Degree of [Link]/[Link] (H)/[Link] (B&I) in Accounting & Finance / Marketing/ ........
Under the Quantum School Graduate Study)

Title of the Project

Submitted by

Name of the Candidate: ................................................


Registration No.: ..................................................
College Roll No.: .................................

Supervised by

Name of the Supervisor:

Date of Submission

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Annexure- IA

Supervisor's Certificate

This is to certify that Mr./Ms..............................................................................................................................a student of


[Link]………(Gen./ Hon./B&I) in Accounting & Finance / Marketing / Taxation in QSGS under the Quantum University
of Uttarakhand has worked under my supervision and guidance for his/her Project Work and prepared a Project Report
with the title ........................................................................................................................................................ ….Which
he/she is submitting is his/her genuine and original work to the best of my knowledge.

Signature
Place: Name:
Date: Designation:
Quantum School of Graduate Study

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Annexure- IB
Student's Declaration

I hereby declare that the Project Work with the title (in block letters) ………………Submitted by me for the
partial fulfillment of the degree of [Link]. ……………(Gen./ Hon./B&I) in Accounting & Finance /
Marketing / Taxation in QSGS under the Quantum University of Uttarakhand is my original work and has not
been submitted earlier to any other University for the fulfillment of the requirement for any course of study.
I also declare that no chapter of this manuscript in whole or in part has been incorporated in this report from any
earlier work done by others or by me. However, extracts of any literature which has been used for this report has
been duly acknowledged providing details of such literature in the references.

Place:
Date:

Signature:
Name:
Address:

Registration No.:

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Exampl
es of a
few
broad
areas of
Project
(List is
indicati
ve, not
exhausti
ve)
 Any topic concerning local economic /entrepreneurial issues / New Business Proposal
 IFRS and Indian Accounting Standard – Opportunities & Challenges
 Revised Schedule VI
 Credit Rating
 Risk Management
 Credit Risk Management in Banks: Opportunities & Challenges.
 Subprime Meltdown and its after effect with case study from Indian Industry.
 Corporate Frauds/ White Collar Frauds
 Financial Inclusion
 Micro-finance Institutions in India.
 Carbon Credit
 Direct Tax Code (DTC)
 Goods and Service Tax (GST)
 Role of MSMEs in the Indian Economic Development
 Public Sector Undertakings and Indian Economic Development
 Business & Government
 Corporate Social Responsibilities
 Corporate Governance
 Financial Sector Reforms
 On-line Banking
 NPA Management
 Business Process Outsourcing
 Capital Market
 Environmental Accounting
 Environmental Management
 Financial Statement Analysis
 Performance Analysis
 Working Capital Management
 Cash Management
 Debtors Management
 Inventory Management
 Mergers & Acquisitions
 e-Commerce
 Study on Aviation Sector in India.
 Venture Capital
 Equity Linked Savings Scheme
 Insurance Industry in India
 Analysis of Mutual Funds
 Study of Non-Performing Assets
 Risk and Return Analysis
 Commercialization of Sports in India.

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 The Sub-Prime Crisis.
 Rural and Agricultural Banking
 Marketing Strategy of different companies for their different products
 Marketing and Promotional Strategies
 Market Research
 Study on the Market Awareness of Intellectual Property
 Preservation & Storage of Agricultural Products
 Marketing Strategy of Ball/ Gel Pens
 Brand Repositioning
 Customer Relationship Management
 Sales & Distribution Management
 Customer Awareness
 Industrial Marketing Vs. Consumer
 Study of Consumer Behaviour
 “Is attractive packaging really a necessity or eyewash?” A study on packaging of some selected
companies-
 Consumer Behaviour
 After Sales Service and Customer Satisfaction
 Effectiveness of Advertising
 Direct Marketing & Networking

 AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF TOPICS PROVIDED BY FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT WILL


SUPERCEAD THE ABOVE SAID SAMPLE

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Common questions

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The supervisor plays a pivotal role in guiding and overseeing the student's project work, ensuring the integrity and academic quality of the report. They provide mentorship throughout the project and certify its originality . The competent authority's role, particularly if the project is undertaken in an organization, is to authenticate and support the student's work environment, thus facilitating real-world relevance and practical endorsement of the project's efforts and findings . Both roles are crucial in validating the project's authenticity and scholarly contributions .

Meeting both internal and external experts is necessary as it provides a balanced and unbiased evaluation of the project work. Internal experts bring familiarity with the student's progress and the university's standards, while external experts offer an independent perspective, ensuring the project meets broader academic and professional expectations. The average mark awarded by both internal and external experts is used for the final evaluation, highlighting the importance of objective assessment by diverse evaluators .

The Viva-Voce examination is significant as it holds 40 marks out of the total 100 marks allocated for the project evaluation, emphasizing its importance. It assesses the student's understanding and ability to articulate the importance, objectives, and methodology of their study, as well as their findings and recommendations . A candidate must appear in the Viva-Voce to obtain marks on their Project Report, and vice versa, ensuring that both practical work and theoretical understanding are evaluated equally . Moreover, the evaluation process, including both the project report and Viva-Voce, helps in assessing the overall impression and communication skills of the student .

The Viva-Voce examination evaluates communication skills by assessing how effectively a student conveys their understanding of the project's importance, objectives, methodology, and findings. It challenges students to articulate their analyses and defend their recommendations verbally, showcasing their ability to think on their feet and communicate complex ideas succinctly . The overall impression is gauged based on fluency, coherence, and engagement during the examination, reflecting preparation and depth of knowledge. This evaluative aspect reveals not only academic proficiency but also soft skills essential for professional success .

The project work in B.Com (Honors) aligns with practical applications by engaging students in real-world economic and financial challenges, demanding analytical and research skills that reflect commercial environments. Students explore topics such as financial inclusion, risk management in banks, and corporate governance, which directly relate to current industry practices and policy debates . By requiring the application of theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, the project work emphasizes experiential learning, fostering skills directly applicable to the commerce and finance sectors .

Dividing the project report into distinct chapters ensures coherence and clarity by organizing information logically and progressively. Each chapter addresses specific aspects of the research process, from introduction and conceptual framework to analysis and conclusions. This structure facilitates clear communication of objectives, methodologies, findings, and recommendations . It not only guides the reader through the research narrative but also supports systematic development of arguments and analyses, allowing for a comprehensive and digestible presentation of the project work .

Selection of a project topic at Quantum University is influenced by multiple criteria: suitability of the topic, relevance to the field of study, availability of data within the time limit, and the feasibility of data collection given time and cost constraints . Students must consider these factors in consultation with their supervisor, ensuring that the chosen topic is meaningful and manageable . This process reflects an integrative approach to align academic objectives with pragmatic considerations, fostering relevant and practical research endeavors .

The key components of a B.Com (Honors) project report include: 1) Cover Page with details such as the title, author, supervisor, and submission year, 2) Acknowledgement section, 3) Table of Content, 4) Body of the Report divided into Introduction, Conceptual Framework/National & International Scenario, Presentation & Analysis of Data, and Conclusion & Recommendations, 5) Bibliography or References section, and 6) Annexure, which may include questionnaires or relevant reports .

Annexures enhance the robustness of the B.Com (Honors) project report by providing supplementary materials that underpin the research's claims and findings. They may include questionnaires, detailed statistical reports, or other relevant documents that substantiate the data presented in the report . Annexures allow the main text to remain concise and focused, while enabling thorough verification of the research methodology and results by external parties, thereby adding depth and transparency to the research endeavor .

Quantum University ensures the originality of a student's project work through a Supervisor's Certificate and a Student's Declaration. The Supervisor's Certificate confirms that the project is the student's genuine and original work, prepared under supervision. The Student's Declaration further affirms that the work is original, has not been submitted to any other university, and acknowledges all sources used . These documents are integral to the submission process, establishing accountability for academic integrity .

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