Format of MBA Dissertation & Summer Internship Project Report

Research is the scientific process to discover solution of a problem.

Problem Discovery and Definition

First Step Problem, opportunity or monitor operations Discovery before definition

Symptom Detection

Analysis of the situation Problem Definition

Exploratory research

Statement of research Objectives

The Process of Problem Definition

Ascertain the researchers objective Determine unit of analysis

Understand background of the problem

Determine relevant variables

Isolate/identify the problem, not the symptoms

State research questions and objectives

 Understand the background of the problem Isolate and identity the problems not the symptoms

 Determine the unit of analysis Determine the relevant variable

Basic Questions-Problem definition

What is the purpose of the study? How much is already known? Is additional background information is necessary? What is to be measured? Can the data be made available? Should research be conducted? Can a hypothesis be formulated?

Font Type Font Size Color Black Line spacing 1.5 Chapter Heading Headings Subheadings

 The Front Cover should include The Title of the Research, The Full Name of the Candidate, The Institution/ University and the Date [YEAR] of submission. The Spine of the document should include The Name of the Candidate, The Title of the Research, The Course/Year.

Front Cover

Title page
The Title of the document, The Authors Name, The statement Dissertation submitted in part fulfillment of the requirements of The AUR for the degree of [appropriate degree title], Month and Year of submission, The Supervisors Name and Signature, AMITY BUSINESS SCHOOL [Amity University Rajasthan],

Acknowledgements
Page enables the author to express his/her thanks to those who have helped him/her in providing data for the study. To be explicit: the individuals names, followed by the job title and name of their organization from where data were obtained. Dissertation tutors, or other members of the college staff do not expect their names to be included in this section.

ABSTRACT
known, as an executive summary approximately 300 words summary of the whole report including purpose, approach, findings, conclusions and recommendations. The abstract is intended to give potential readers an overall picture of the entire report and the opportunity to decide whether to read and study it, more.

Table of Contents
List of Tables List of Figures List of Appendices

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Introduce Problem Questions to be answered Nature of the Study The Rationale of the Study

Chapter 1.Contd.
Need for the Study Purpose of the Study Significance of the study Scope of the study Definition of terms

CHAPTER 2. THE REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Identify the appropriate academic and/or professional fields Evaluate and critique the literature challenge the assumptions

Chapter 2Contd.
Highly Selective Summarize collectively History of Research Review of Key Studies Evaluation of Key Studies

CHAPTER 3. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Theoretical Framework Research Methodology

Chapter 3Contd.
Research Approach Research Subjects Questionnaire Administration of the questionnaire

Research Methodology
Objectives Hypothesis Sample Unit Sample Frame Sample Size Sample Procedure Data Collection Method Tools of Analysis

Basic Questions: Basic research design

What types of questions need to be answered? Are descriptive or causal finding required? What is the source of data? Can objective answers be obtained by asking people?

 How quickly is the information needed? How should survey questions be worded?

Basic Questions: Selection of Sample

Who or what is the source of data? Can the target population be identified? Is a sample necessary? How accurate must the sample be? Is a probability sample necessary? Is a national sample necessary? How large sample is necessary? How will the sample be selected?

Basic Questions: Data Gathering

Who will gather the data? How long will data gathering take? How much supervision is needed? What operational procedures need to be followed?

Chapter 4 Sample Profile

Profile of Industry Profile of Company Profile of City

CHAPTER 5. PRESENTATAION AND ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS Refer back to the Literature Review and your Theoretical / Conceptual Framework Primary Analysis Statistical Analysis

Basic Questions: Data Analysis

Will Standardized editing and coding procedures be used? How will the data be categorized? What statistical software will be used? What is the nature of the data?

 What questions need to be answered? How many variables are to be investigated simultaneously? Performance criteria for evaluation?

CHAPTER 5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusion Discussion Implications Limitations Suggestions Recommendation

Bibliography Appendices

Thank You