University of Mumbai

Revised Syllabus of Courses

of

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Programme

at
Second Year Semester III andIV
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System

(To be implemented from Academic Year 2017-2018)

Faculty of Commerce
 Master of Commerce (M.Com) Programme
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System
Course Structure

M.Com II
(To be implemented from Academic Year- 2017-2018)

No. of No. of
Semester III Credits Semester IV Credits
Courses Courses
1 Elective Courses (EC) 1 Elective Courses (EC)
1,2 *Any one group of courses 18 1,2 and **Any one group of courses 18
and 3 from the following list of the 3 from the following list of the
courses courses
(Group – A/B/C/D/E) (Group – A/B/C/D/E)
2 ✓ Project Work 2 ✓ Project Work
4 Project Work - I 06 4 Project Work - II 06

Total Credits 24 Total Credits 24

✓ Note: Project work is considered as a special course involving application of knowledge in

solving/ analyzing/ exploring a real life situation/ difficult problem. Project work would be of
06 credits. A project work may be undertaken in any area of Elective Courses
 University of Mumbai

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Programme
Guidelines for Project Work
at
Second Year
Semester III and IV
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and
Semester System
(To be implemented from Academic Year 2017-2018)

Faculty of Commerce
 1. General guidelines for preparation of project work based on
research methodology
• The project topic may be undertaken in any area of Elective Courses.
• Each of the learner has to undertake a Project individually under the supervision of a
teacher-guide.
• The learner shall decide the topic and title which should be specific, clear and with
definite scope in consultation with the teacher-guide concerned.
• University/college shall allot a guiding teacher for guidance to the students based on her /
his specialization.
• The project report shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given below:
▪ Font type: Times New Roman
▪ Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
▪ Line Space : 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
▪ Paper Size: A4
▪ Margin : in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
▪ The Project Report shall be bounded.
▪ The project report should be 80 to 100 pages
 Format

1st page (Main Page)

Title of the problem of the Project

A Project Submitted to
University of Mumbai for partial completion of the degree of
Master in Commerce
Under the Faculty of Commerce

By

Name of the Learner

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guiding Teacher

Name and address of the College

Month and Year

2nd Page
This page to be repeated on 2nd page (i.e. inside after main page)
 On separate page

Index

Chapter No. 1 Title of the Chapter Page No.

(sub point 1.1, 1.1.1, ..... And so on)

Chapter No. 2 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 3 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 4 Title of the Chapter

Chapter No. 5 Title of the Chapter

List of tables, if any, with page numbers.

List of Graphs, if any, with page numbers.
List of Appendix, if any, with page numbers.
Abbreviations used:
 Certificate Copy
On a separate Page
– will be Provided
 On separate page

Declaration by learner

I the undersigned Miss / Mr. Name of the learner here by,

declare that the work embodied in this project work titled “
Title of the Project ”,
forms my own contribution to the research work carried out under the guidance of
Name of the guiding teacher is a result of my own research work and has not
been previously submitted to any other University for any other Degree/ Diploma to
this or any other University.
Wherever reference has been made to previous works of others, it has been clearly
indicated as such and included in the bibliography.
I, here by further declare that all information of this document has been obtained and
presented in accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct.

Name and Signature of the learner

 On separate page

Acknowledgment
(Model structure of the acknowledgement)

To list who all have helped me is difficult because they are so numerous and the depth
is so enormous.

I would like to acknowledge the following as being idealistic channels and fresh
dimensions in the completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank the University of Mumbai for giving me chance to
do this project.

I would like to thank my Principal, for providing the necessary facilities

required for completion of this project.

I take this opportunity to thank our Coordinator , for her moral

support and guidance.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude towards my project guide

whose guidance and care made the project successful.

I would like to thank my College Library, for having provided various reference books
and magazines related to my project.

Lastly, I would like to thank each and every person who directly or indirectly helped
me in the completion of the project especially my Parents and Peers who supported
me throughout my project.
Structure to be followed to maintain the uniformity in formulation and presentation of Project Work
(Model Structure of the Project Work)

• Chapter No. 1: Introduction

 In this chapter Selection and relevance of the problem, historical background of the problem, brief
profile of the study area, definition/s of related aspects, characteristics, different concepts pertaining to
the problem etc can be incorporated by the learner.
• Chapter No. 2: Research Methodology
 This chapter will include Objectives, Hypothesis, Scope of the study, limitations of the study,
significance of the study, Selection of the problem, Sample size, Data collection, Tabulation of data,
Techniques and tools to be used, etc can be incorporated by the learner.
• Chapter No. 3: Literature Review

 This chapter will provide information about studies done on the respective issue. This would specify
how the study undertaken is relevant and contribute for value addition in information/ knowledge/
application of study area which ultimately helps the learner to undertake further study on same issue.
• Chapter No. 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation

 This chapter is the core part of the study. The analysis pertaining to collected data will be done
by the learner. The application of selected tools or techniques will be used to arrive at findings.
In this, table of information’s, presentation of graphs etc. can be provided with interpretation by
the learner.
• Chapter No. 5: Conclusions and Suggestions

 In this chapter of project work, findings of work will be covered and suggestion will be enlisted
to validate the objectives and hypotheses.

Note: If required more chapters of data analysis can be added.

• Bibliography
• Appendix
 1. Guidelines for Internship based project work

• Minimum 20 days/ 100 hours of Internship with an Organisation/ NGO/ Charitable

Organisation/ Private firm.
• The theme of the internship should be based on any study area of the elective courses
• Project Report should be of minimum 50 pages
• Experience Certificate is Mandatory
• A project report has to be brief in content and must include the following aspects:
▪ Executive Summary:
A bird’s eye view of your entire presentation has to be precisely offered under this
category.
▪ Introduction on the Company:
A Concise representation of company/ organization defining its scope, products/
services and its SWOT analysis.
▪ Statement and Objectives:
The mission and vision of the organization need to be stated enshrining its broad
strategies.
▪ Your Role in the Organisation during the internship:
The key aspects handled, the department under which you were deployed and brief
summary report duly acknowledged by the reporting head.
▪ Challenges:
The challenges confronted while churning out theoretical knowledge into practical
world.
▪ Conclusion:
A brief overview of your experience and suggestions to bridge the gap between theory
and practice.
• The project report based on internship shall be prepared as per the broad guidelines given
below:
▪ Font type: Times New Roman
▪ Font size: 12-For content, 14-for Title
▪ Line Space : 1.5-for content and 1-for in table work
▪ Paper Size: A4
▪ Margin : in Left-1.5, Up-Down-Right-1
▪ The Project Report shall be bounded.
The project report should be 80 to 100 pages
Best of Luck
&
Thank You