Dissertation & Viva Voce (Practical)

Course Description: This course is designed to enable students to develop specialized knowledge and understanding within their chosen field of study through the completion of a dissertation project. Students will carry forward their research work from the synopsis prepared in the previous semester and complete the dissertation under the guidance of a supervisor. The course will cover various aspects of research methodology, data analysis, and interpretation, leading to the presentation and defense of their findings.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Dissertation Research

• Introduction to the chosen topic and its relevance
• Overview of selected industries/companies
• Identification of research gap and significance of the study

Research Methodology

• Introduction to research methodology
• Review of literature including analysis of 15-20 research papers
• Formulation of research problem, objectives, and hypotheses
• Designing the research study including determination of universe/population, sample size, and data collection methods
• Selection and application of tools for data analysis

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Conducting descriptive analysis of collected data
• Testing research hypotheses using appropriate statistical techniques

Findings, Conclusion & Recommendations

• Presentation and interpretation of research findings
• Drawing conclusions based on data analysis
• Providing recommendations for future research or practical applications

Detailed Guidelines for Report Preparation

1. Choose a topic, get it approved by your supervisor.
2. Report should have following structure:

• Cover page
• Index
• Acknowledgement
• Preface

• Chapter I-Introduction

• Introduction to topic
• Introduction of industry/ companies selected

• Chapter II-Review of Literature

5. Introduction to Review of Literature
5. Review of Literature (15-20 research papers)
5. Identification of research gap

• Chapter III-Research Methodology

5. Introduction to Research Methodology
5. Research design
   
   • Research Problem
   • Objectives of Research
   • Research Hypothesis
   • Universe/Population of the study
   • Sample Size
   • Data Collection
   • Tools for data Analysis

• Chapter IV-Analysis & Interpretation

5. Descriptive analysis of data
5. Hypothesis testing

• Chapter V-Findings, Conclusion & Suggestions

• Bibliography and References (APA Style)
• Annexures

• Questionnaire
• Raw Data Score Sheet

3. Text should be in Times New Roman, Font size- Heading 14 and body 12, settings should be justified with 1.5 spacing
4. Report should be of about 80-100 pages
5. Each student will be required to make a presentation of her report to a panel of examiners for evaluation.

Submission guidelines:

• Each student is required to mail a softcopy of her report in Word file along with PPT at dissertation2024mba427@gmail.com  and mark a copy to her respective Supervisor.
• Two hardcopies of the report (Yellow hardbound, 1 coloured + 1 photocopy) along with a CD (Report+PPT) is to be submitted on the due date.

Evaluation Scheme for Continuous Assessment (30%)

24MTM422/24MBAS422

Dissertation and Viva Voce

Format for Continuous Assessment

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Signature of Supervisor                                                             Signature of Student

Note: Please attach the following documents:

1. Research Methodology
2. Descriptive analysis

Evaluation Scheme for Semester End Exam (70%):

1. Report: Students will submit a comprehensive dissertation report following the structure outlined in the course syllabus.
2. Presentation: Students will deliver a presentation summarizing their research findings, methodology, and conclusions.
3. Viva Voce: Students will undergo a viva voce examination conducted by a panel of examiners, focusing on their dissertation research and related topics.