MARWADI UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Faculty of Business Management

Management Thesis
(03BM0402)
SEMESTER IV

General Guidelines

Batch 2016 - 18
 TABLE OF CONTENT

Sr. Page
Part Particulars
No. No.
Introduction 1
Objective of the Management Thesis 2
Part A Notes on Specific Points 3 - 11
I Choosing a topic/questions 4
II Structure 5
III Title Page & Certificates 5
IV Abstract 6
V Introduction 6
VI Literature review 6
VII Research methodology 7
VIII Data Analysis and Interpretations 8
IX Findings and conclusions 8
X Suggestions 9
XI Limitation of the study 10
XII Contribution of the study 10
XIII Bibliography & References 10
XIV Appendices 11
Part B General Models for Management Thesis 12 – 17
I If Management thesis is research based 14
If Management thesis is Industry
II 16
defined study
Part C Specification for Management Thesis 18 – 19
Examination & Assessment of Management
Part D 20 – 23
Thesis
Certificates & Declarations formats for
Part E 24 - 28
Management Thesis
INTRODUCTION
Students of Marwadi University - MBA program, semester - IV, are required to complete
the course with subject code 03BM0402 - Management Thesis. The course weight is 4
credits. It carries a maximum of 100 marks for the Viva-voce examination.

These guidelines have been prepared to assist students of Marwadi University, Rajkot,
India, in preparing their master’s thesis/dissertation/report (hereinafter called the 'thesis'),
in final form for presentation to the University. The guidelines includes information about
students requirements, style and format regulations, steps for submission of thesis to the
University, and procedures for the approval of thesis. It is strongly recommended that all
students and their faculty advisors engaged in preparation of a master’s thesis become
thoroughly familiar with the contents of this guide before preparation of the thesis.

No guide or manual can encompass all possible questions or situations, which might arise
in the course of preparing thesis. If a question occurs that is not addressed in this guide,
the student is advised to consult the faculty supervisor. While utmost attention must be
paid to the content of the thesis, which is being submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements of the respective degree, it is imperative that a standard format be prescribed.

These guidelines provide a detailed information in respect of Thesis and to address some
of the “Frequently Asked Questions” by the students before the commencement of their
work.

These guideliness are only suggestive and may call for deviation from the norms laid
down below depending upon the nature of problem chosen and the type of work expected
to be carried out.

Commencement: The dissertation will commence immediately after the completion of

the III Semester examinations and be submitted as per the Calendar of Events issued by
Marwadi University from time to time.

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Objective of the Management Thesis

A Management Thesis provides opportunities for students to plan, complete, interpret,

and report research.
a. To demonstrate the student’s knowledge of the literature relating to the problem of
study.
b. To reveal the student’s ability to collect, analyze, interpret and synthesize
information/data.
c. To present the results obtained, in a sequential and logical manner.
d. To display the student’s ability to discuss coherently the meaning of the results.

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PART – A

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 PART – A
NOTES ON SPECIFIC ASPECTS
I. Choosing a Topic/Question
This is the most important part in the Thesis process. If you get it right, the task of
completing the work becomes a mechanical process of gathering the information and
compiling it into a fairly standard format (with some scope of variation). If you get it
wrong the task ahead of you will be a stressful journey through an unchartered territory.
The secret is to choose a topic or research question that could be accomplished in the
given time. Better have a thorough discussion on the topic with your guide. You must
have a mental picture of the final work / finished product before you start the process. The
Management Thesis is not a Ph.D. thesis. You will not have the time to embark on a
burning question in the hope that you can fine-tune it as you go along. Before you decide
upon the title, you must ask yourself the following questions to take appropriate decision
on the appropriateness of the title.
 Is there sufficient “relevant” material writen on the subject to compile a literature review and can
I get hold of this material in the time available? (See “Structure” below for the type of written
material required before you answer this question)
 Do I have a methodology which, when complete, will enable me to legitimately answer the
question(s) I have set?
 Do I have access to the information required by the methodology I have in the mind?

How to Begin: You are given the topic to write about

Step 1: Identify concepts and terms that make up the topic statement. For example,
your faculty wants the class to focus on the following research problem: “Is the European
Union a credible security actor with the capacity to contribute to confronting global
terrorism?" The main concepts is this problem are: European Union, global terrorism,
credibility [hint: focus on identifying proper nouns, nouns or noun phrases, and action
verbs in the assignment description].

Step 2: Review related literature to help refine how you will approach examining the
topic and finding a way to analyze it. You can begin by doing any or all of the following:

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reading through background information from materials listed in your course syllabus;
searching the various library to find a recent book on the topic and, if appropriate, more
specialized works about the topic; conducting a preliminary review of the research
literature using multidisciplinary library databases such as EBSCO & ProQuest or subject-
specific databases. Use the main concept terms you developed in Step 1 and their
synonyms to retrieve relevant articles. This will help you refine and frame the scope of
the research problem. Don’t be surprised if you need to do this several times before you
finalize how to approach writing about the topic.

Step 3: Since social science research papers are generally designed to get you to develop
your own ideas and arguments, look for sources that can help broaden, modify, or
strengthen your initial thoughts and arguments [for example, if you decide to argue
that the European Union is ill prepared to take on responsibilities for broader global
security because of the debt crisis in many EU countries, then focus on identifying sources
that support as well as refute this position].

II. Structure
Most Management Thesis follow a similar pattern. Some students choose to combine
sections which are not sufficiently substansive to stand-alone or split chapters which
become too large. This structure is legitimate because it leads the reader through the report
in a logical manner with each section building on what went before. The format of the
thesis will differ based on types of research you conduct for the thesis. Follow Part B for
the formation of the structure and Content of the thesis. You are advised to consult your
facutly supervisor for the selection of format.

I. Title page & Certificate Pages

First few pages of the Thesis will comprise of the Title page, Certificate of the Guide,
Acknowledgments, Contents, Abstract, List of Tables, List of Figures, List of Annexure,
The Thesis commencing from Chapter-1 to Chapter … ‘ , Bibliography and Annexure in
successive order.

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It is a usual practice to insert page numbers (starting from 1) from Chapter-1 and onwards.
Follow Part E for the various specimen of Title page and Certificate Pages for
Management Thesis.

IV. Abstract
This is the first document to be attached in the Thesis immediately after the ‘Table of
Contents’ page. It should be the last thing to write. This section should be considered as
a stand-alone document which would be read by the reader / examiner instead of entire
report to get a feel of the work carried out by the student. It is a usual practice not to
number this page / these pages. Consider following questions before writing Abstract.
 What does this research set out to do and why?

 How did it seek to do it?

 What are the general findings?

 What do these suggest?

 What conclusions are reached?

 What are the implications of these?

V. Introduction
The introduction leads the reader from a general subject area to a particular topic of
inquiry. It establishes the scope, context, and significance of the research being conducted
by summarizing current understanding and background information about the topic at the
world level, industry/sectorial level and company level. The idea is to understand the
problem from macro to micro level so as to provide solutions at different levels.

VI. Literature Review

A literature review discusses published information in a particular subject area, and
sometimes information in a particular subject area within a certain time period. A
literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an
organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. A summary is a recap
of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is a re-organization, or a
reshuffling, of that information. It might give a new interpretation of old material or
combine new with old interpretations. Or it might trace the intellectual progression of the
field, including major debates. And depending on the situation, the literature review may

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evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant. Refer How
to write literature review?

VII. Research Methodology

In this section you must convince the reader that the methodology you have chosen will
yield a sufficient quantity and quality of data to answer the research question you have set
for yourself. You should highlight the tools that you are going to use (with justifiation) to
anlayse the data that you propose to collect from different means and sources. To this end
you should attempt to justify following points:
 Census & Population
A census is a study of every unit, everyone or everything, in a population. It is known as a
complete enumeration, which means a complete count.
 Sample
A sample is a subset of units in a population, selected to represent all units in a population of
interest
 Sample Size
This is perhaps the most frequently asked question to the Thesis Work supervisors to have an
idea of ‘how large should a sample be?’ Unfortunately, the most frequently provide answer is,
‘it depends upon ….’ In some instance it may be possible to specify with an acceptable degree
of certainty require for the main findings ( of the research ) reliable and calculate a sample size
is unrealistically large and justification usually becomes a matter of what can reasonably be
expected under the circumstances of author’s access to the data and the limited amount of time
available to collect it. Whatever is the sample size, it is imperative that the research
question/objectives are suitably structured to accommodate it.
 Sampling methods
The sampling methods can be categorised in two different ways: Probabilistics and non
Probabilistic sampling.
 Data collection method
You should work from the broad to narrow. You can use two types of data collection. a) primary
data collection & b) secondary data collection. If you are using a questionnaire, start by
decribing why this is appropriate and work down to the individual questions (or group of
questions), explaining why you have included them and what the answers will provide towards
achieving the objectives of research. Add a copy of the questionnaire to your appendices. Whilst
it is advisable to consider various methodological options, explain why you have chosen a
particular route to follow. You should not allow this discussion to become a general copmarison
of research methodologies and consume the entire chapter.

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  Data collection Instruments
They are the tools for data collection. They include Questionnaire, Interview, Observation
and Reading. Essentially the researcher must ensure that the instrument chosen is valid and
reliable. The validity and reliability of any research project depends to a large extent on the
appropriateness of the instruments
 Hypothesis Formation
A hypothesis in a scientific context, is a testable statement about the relationship between two
or more variables or a proposed explanation for some observed phenomenon. In a scientific
experiment or study, the hypothesis is a brief summation of the researcher's prediction of the
study's findings, which may be supported or not by the outcome. The researcher's prediction is
usually referred to as the alternative hypothesis, and any other outcome as the null hypothesis -
- basically, the opposite outcome to what is predicted.

VIII. Data Analysis & Interpretation

In this section it is usual to present the result of the research with little or no comment.
Data analysis is the process of bringing order, structure and meaning to the mass of
collected data. The process by which sense and meaning are made of the data gathered
in qualitative research, and by which the emergent knowledge is applied to clients'
problems. This data often takes the form of records of group discussions and interviews,
but is not limited to this. It might be compiled into tables and graphs for ease of
understanding. For final analysis, it is advisable to use SPSS, SPSS AMOS or MS- Excel
or any relevant software for data coding, editing and data analysis.

IX. Findings & Conclusion

Findings:
This section is where you report the findings of your study based upon the methodology
[or methodologies] you applied to gather information. This results section should state the
findings of the research arranged in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation. A
section describing results is particularly necessary if your paper includes data generated
from your own research. Findings can only confirm or reject the hypothesis underpinning
your study. However, the act of articulating the results helps you to understand the
problem from within, to break it into pieces, and to view the research problem from
various perspectives.

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Conclusion:
The conclusion is intended to help the reader understand why your research should matter
to them after they have finished reading the paper. A conclusion is not merely a summary
of the main topics covered or a re-statement of your research problem, but a synthesis of
key points and, if applicable, where you recommend new areas for future research. For
most essays, one well-developed paragraph is sufficient for a conclusion, although in
some cases, a two or three paragraph conclusion may be required.

Importance of Good Conclusion

A well-written conclusion provides you with important opportunities to demonstrate to the reader your
understanding of the research problem. These include:

1. Presenting the last word on the issues you raised in your paper. Just as the introduction gives
a first impression to your reader, the conclusion offers a chance to leave a lasting impression.
Do this, for example, by highlighting key findings in your analysis or result section or by noting
important or unexpected implications applied to practice.
2. Summarizing your thoughts and conveying the larger significance of your study. The
conclusion is an opportunity to succinctly answer [or in some cases, to re-emphasize] the "So
What?" question by placing the study within the context of how your research advances past
research about the topic.
3. Identifying how a gap in the literature has been addressed. The conclusion can be where you
describe how a previously identified gap in the literature [described in your literature review
section] has been filled by your research.
4. Demonstrating the importance of your ideas. Don't be shy. The conclusion offers you the
opportunity to elaborate on the impact and significance of your findings.
5. Introducing possible new or expanded ways of thinking about the research problem. This does
not refer to introducing new information [which should be avoided], but to offer new insight
and creative approaches for framing or contextualizing the research problem based on the
results of your study.

X. Suggestions
This is the section where you must revisit the research question/s and provide your
answers to it. Your comments and arguments must be supported by the findings of the
research and you should compare these with the view of the learned authors you have
cited in the literature review. There is no requirement of any correlation between the

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 opinions expressed in your literature review and your own findings. You should be
prepared to offer some explanation whether these two views agree or disagree.

Beware of making unsubstantiated remarks or exaggerated comments which do not take

into accounts the limitations of the work.

Some authors choose to propose scope for additional research at the end of this section.

XI. Limitations of the study

The limitations of the study are those characteristics of design or methodology that
impacted or influenced the interpretation of the findings from your research. They are the
constraints on generalizability, applications to practice, and/or utility of findings that are
the result of the ways in which you initially chose to design the study and/or the method
used to establish internal and external validity

XII. Contribution of the Study

The purpose of the contribution statement is to summarize the new contribution this
manuscript makes to knowledge beyond the existing literature. On the face of it, the idea
seems simple enough: create something new, establish a niche for oneself, further science
and add some important piece to the sum of human understanding. And yet, there is little
to no consensus as to what exactly this phrase means.

XIII. Bibliography & References

Bibliograpy refers to sources of information. It is citation - reference to a published or
unpublished source that you consulted and obtained information from while writing your
thesis work. You are required to work as per APA Format. An annotated bibliography is
a list of citations related to a particular topic or theme that include a brief descriptive
and/or evaluative summary. The annotated bibliography can be arranged chronologically
by date of publication or alphabetically by author, with citations to print and/or digital
materials, such as, books, newspaper articles, journal articles, dissertations, government
documents, pamphlets, web sites, etc., and multimedia sources like films and audio
recordings

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 Sample format for APA Style:
APA format for citing Article from Journal
Jameson, J. (2013). E-Leadership in higher education: The fifth “age” of educational technology
research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), 889-915. DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12103

APA format for citing Books

Boorstin, D. (1992). The creators: A history of the heroes of the imagination. New York: Random House.

APA format for citing Encyclopedia & Dictionary

Bergmann, P. G. (1993). Relativity. In The new encyclopedia britannica (Vol. 26, pp. 501-508). Chicago:
Encyclopedia Britannica.

APA format for citing Magazine & Newspaper Articles

Kanfer, S. (1986, July 21). Heard any good books lately? The Times of India, 113, 71-72.

APA format for citing Website or Webpage

Hilts, P. J. (1999, February 16). In forecasting their emotions, most people flunk out. New York Times.
Retrieved November 21, 2000, from http://www.nytimes.com

XIV. Appendices
Annexure are a set of documents that provide the details of certain aspects referred to in
the body of the text, as for example, (please see Annexure-1) and inappropriate to be
included with the running text. It could be data, equations, set of attributes etc. Each
annexure is to be numbered. Some authors prefer to call this as APPENDIX.
Note:
The structure suggested in this document is indicative only with the objective to provide
an insight into what constitutes a research document and how it is presented. Thesis is
written in many formats after clubbing certain chapter as deemed fit. This depends upon
the areas of research, research topics (experimental or theoretical) and presentation
preferences. You are advised to be in touch with your guide and deviate from the
suggested structure if necessary. However make sure that all the written work presented
follows a logical sequence and helps the reader to understand your research work in its
proper perspective.

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PART – B

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 PART – B
LAYOUT OF THE THESIS

1. COVER PAGE(Specimen I)

2. TITLE PAGE(Specimen I)

3. STUDENT DECLARATION (Specimen II)

4. CERTIFICATE(Specimen III)

5. PREFACE

6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

7. ABSTRACT

8. TABLE OF CONTENTS(As per General Model selected)

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 GENERAL MODELS FOR MANAGEMENT THESIS

I. If management thesis is research based

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

STUDENT DECLARATION

CERTIFICATE

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 PART A
GENERAL INFORMATION
 BACKGROUND OF THE INDUSTRY/SECTOR
Growth and Evolution of the Industry
Key Indicators and Future Trends of the Industry
a. World Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
b. Country Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
c. State Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
d. PESTEL ANALYSIS(Tabular Form)
2 PART B
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
 Introduction of the study
 Rational of the study
 Research problem/Research Questions
 Identification of Research Gap
 Literature Review
 Research Objectives
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
 Census/Population
 Sample
 Sampling Methods
 Data Collection Methods

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  Data Collection Instruments
 Data Analysis Methods
 Hypothesis Formation
3 PART C
DATA ANALYSIS & INTREPRETATION
 Reliability and Validity of Scale
 Data Analysis and Interpretation(Tables & Charts)
4 Results & Findings
5 Conclusions
6 Suggestions
7 Limitations of the study
8 Contribution of the study
9 Bibliography & References
10 Annexures

LIST OF FIGURES
SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

LIST OF TABLES
SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

LIST OF CHARTS
SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & NOTATIONS

SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

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II. If management thesis is Industry defined study

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

STUDENT DECLARATION

CERTIFICATE

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

1 PART A
GENERAL INFORMATION
 BACKGROUND OF THE INDUSTRY/SECTOR
Growth and Evolution of the Industry
Key Indicators and Future Trends of the Industry
a. World Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
b. Country Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
c. State Market
Analytical Data (Facts & Figures)
d. PESTEL ANALYSIS(Tabular Form)

 BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY

a. Company Details
b. Organization Structure
c. Company product(s)
d. Financial Data Analysis (last 5 years)
e. Future outlooks of the company(Projections)
f. SWOT Analysis of the company
 Competitors’ Analysis (any one)
a. Porter’s Five force model
b. Strategic Group Mapping
c. ADL Matrix
2 PART B
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
a. Introduction of the study
b. Rational of the study
c. Research problem/Research Questions

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 d. Identification of Research Gap
e. Literature Review
f. Research Objectives
3 PART C
DIAGONSIS OF THE PROBLEM/SITUATION
a. Finding Alternatives of the situation
b. Suggestive measures to overcome the problem
4 Findings & Conclusions
5 Suggestions
6 Limitations of the study
7 Contribution of the study
8 Bibliography & References
9 Annexures

LIST OF FIGURES
SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & NOTATIONS

SR.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO

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PART – C

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 PART – C
SPECIFICATION FOR MANAGEMENT THESIS
1 Paper Size A4
2 Margins Left Side - 1.5 cm
Right Side - 1 cm
1 cm Top 1 cm Bottom
3 Line Spacing 1.5 Lines
4 Paragraph Spacing Double Lines
5 Page Numbers At bottom – Centre (Middle)
6 Font Type Times New Roman
7 Font Size (FS) For normal – 12
8 Bold / Italic / Underline Should be used for specific purposes only
9 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 Printing Single side only

16 Report Binding Hard Bound

Cover – Black Color
Writing –Golden color only
17 Copies of the Report Hard : Total 2 Copy
Soft : 01 Copy
CD should have Word format & PDF format
18 No. of pages for the report 100 to 125 Pages (Excluding Preface,
Acknowledgement, List of Table, List of
Chart &Annexure)

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PART – D

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 PART – D
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT
On satisfactory completion of the prescribed component of the course, students will normally
proceed to thesis. This should be a substantial piece of research work, which both reinforces
the skills learned in the prescribed component of the course and provides a genuine opportunity
to undertake valuable research.

A. Evaluation Scheme
Management thesis consists of 100 marks and shall be evaluated on two components i) Internal
Assessment & ii) Viva.

Particular Weightage (%) Conducted By

Internal Assessment (CEC) 40% Supervisor/ Guide
Viva Voce 60% Viva Panel
I. Internal Assessment shall consist of 40 marks, which will be carried out by
supervisor/guide.
II. Viva Voce shall carry 60 marks and will be conducted by a Panel of two examiners.
One External Examiner will give marks out of 40 & One Internal Examiner will give
marks out of 20.

B. Other Guidelines

 The students will prepare Management Thesis report in a group as per guidelines
provided by University.
 Group for Management Thesis shall consist of maximum 2 students.
 Supervisor will be allocated to each group preferably on the basis of specialization of
students.
 Internal assessment by supervisor will be as per below mentioned schedule

Evaluator Marks Time

A1 – 30 days from start of semester. (10 Marks)

Supervisor A2 – 60 days from start of semester (10 Marks)

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(Guide)
A3 – 90 days from start of semester. (20 Marks)

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  Viva Panel will consist of 2 Members
o External Examiner: Senior academician from reputed Management Institute.
o Internal Examiner: Senior faculty member designated by university.
 No. of students in one Panel: Maximum 12 groups (24 Students) will be allocated to
one panel for viva.
 Schedule of Viva: Viva schedule will be communicated to students minimum one week
before viva.
 Viva will be scheduled after minimum 15 days of report submission, This may depend
on availability of external examiner and academic calendar. If schedule doesn’t permit
then viva may be conducted within one week of final examination.
 Mock Viva: Mock viva may be conducted before final viva. Purpose of mock viva will
be to prepare students for the final viva and also to provide them valuable feedback and
suggestions.

In order to ensure that the students work seriously on the Thesis / Dissertation / Project Work,
a progressive evaluation method is evolved which may be adhered to as detailed below:
Sr. No. Review Schedule Attributes for Evaluation
1 Registration:  Merit of the problem
(24th Feb, 2018)  Interaction with the guide that includes discussion
(Tentative) on the topic, expressing own views on the topic,
seeking guidance, highlighting alternatives etc.
 Understanding of the nature & Scope of work
 Work Target for the next Review and Action Plan
2 First Review  PART A (Assessment 1) to be checked by
(09th March, 2018) supervisors.
(Tentative)
3 Second Review:  Review of the work carried out during the previous
31th March, 2018 session and verification of affecting suggested
(Tentative) changes, if any.
 PART B (Assessment 2) to be checked by
supervisors.

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4 Third Review:  Review of the work carried out during the previous
30th April, 2018 session and verification of affecting suggested
(Tentative) changes, if any.
 PART C (Assessment 3) to be checked by
supervisors.
 Finalize format of presentation of data /
observations / results presentation (in the form of
tables, diagrams, charts etc.)
5 Mock Viva:  Mock Interview
14th May, 2018  Report finalization & Report submission in soft
(Tentative) copy to the guide
6 External Viva-Voce  Thesis evaluation & assessment by External
20th May, 2018 experts
(Tentative)

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PART E

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 PART E

CERTIFICATES & DECLARATIONS FORMATS

Sr. No. Particulars Remark

Specimen I Cover Page & Title Page The Cover page and title page
for the binding thesis
Specimen II Student Declaration To be signed by the student on
authentication of the thesis
Specimen III Certificate To be signed by faculty
supervisor and Dean

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 Specimen – I: Cover Page & Title Page

TITLE PAGE

(Title of the Thesis)

Thesis / Dissertation / Project Work submitted to

Marwadi University, Rajkot, India

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree
of

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Submitted By
Name of the student
(Enrollment. No. ……., Semester ….)

Supervisor
(Name of the Supervisor)
(Designation of Supervisor)

Faculty of Business Management

Marwadi University
(Month, Year)

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 Specimen - II: STUDENT DECLARATION
STUDENT DECLARATION

I, …………………………………………….., ( Enrollment No) hereby, declare

that the Thesis / Dissertation / Project Work entitled “………………………..” ,
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree
of Master of Business Administartion (MBA) of Marwadi University, Rajkot,
India is my ideas in my own words and where others' ideas or words have been
included, I have adequately cited and referenced the original sources. I also
declare that I have adhered to all principles of academic honesty and integrity and
have not misrepresented or fabricated or falsified any idea/data/fact/source in my
submission.

This authentic work has been carried out by me under the supervision of
Mr./Ms./Dr./Prof ……………………… I also declare that the content of this
project report does not form a basis for the award of any previous degree to any
one else.

I understand that any violation of the above will be cause for disciplinary action
by the university and can also evoke penal action from the sources which have
thus not been properly cited or from whom proper permission has not been taken
when needed.

Date : ________________
(Student’s Name)
Enrollment No & Class
Marwadi University,
Rajkot

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 Specimen - III: CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the work presented in Thesis / Dissertation / Project Work
study entitled “……………………………………………………………...……”
by (student name) (Enrollment no), in partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the award of the Degree of Master of Business Administartion (MBA) of
Marwadi University, Rajkot, India is an authentic work carried out under my
supervision and guidance.

To the best of my knowledge, the content of this project report does not form a
basis for the award of any previous degree to any one else.

Date:

(Dean’s Signature) (Supervisor’s Signature)

(Supervisor’s Name)
(Dean’s Name)
(Designation)
Dean
Faculty of Business Management,
Faculty of Business Management,
Marwadi University
Marwadi University
Rajkot
Rajkot

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