Project Paper Guidelines (MBA Revised on 21 October, 2011

8/3/2019 Project Paper Guidelines (MBA Revised on 21 October, 2011

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Institute of Post Graduate StudiesGraduate School of Management

Master of Business AdministrationProject Paper Guidelines

October, 2011

BUILD BRIGHT UNIVERSITY


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FINAL TERM ARRANGEMENT

Three courses1.International Business Environment

2.Economic Analysis for Enterprises

3.Legal Aspects in Business

Final Examination for Courses 1 & 2 andAssignment for course 3.

and

Writing of Project Paper before appearing

final examination.


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Writing Project Paper

Select a topic relates to your specialization area

Management, Finance and Accounting, Banking,

Multidisciplinary, etc.

Discuss with your Supervisor/Guide on the topic

before you start writing and get approval.

Minimum text requirement is about 20 pages

writing.

Seek necessary guidance from your advisor.


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Asso. Prof. Diep Seiha, President

Prof. (Dr.) T. R. Dash,Vice President,Post Graduate Studies

Asso. Prof. Meas Renrith,Vice President,

Undergraduate StudiesAsso. Prof. (Dr.) Dy Davuth, Vice President,

Planning

Prof. (Dr.) M. Behera, Director, MRD & PMProf. (Dr.) Elenida L. Maizo, Director QA

Mr. Yean Rithy

Mr. MeakKamerane

Who Can be your advisor?


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Chronological Arrangements of Pages

First cover page (green color)

Second cover page (yellow color)

Declaration

Certificate

Acknowledgements

Contents

If list of Tables, Figures, Abbreviations

Chapter 1

Continue up to References


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Build Bright University

Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration

(Write the name of TITLE)

A Project Paper Submitted in Partial

Fulfillment for the Requirement of


Submitted by

(Write your Name)

November, 2011

First Cover Page of Project Paper


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Build Bright University

Graduate School of Management


(Write the name of TITLE)

A Project Paper Submitted in Partial

Fulfillment for the Requirement of


Under the Guidance of

(Write the name of the Supervisor)

Submitted by

(Write your name)

November, 2011

Second Cover Page of Project Paper


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Declaration

I do hereby declare that this project paper Write the

Title.. is based on my original work and

the same has not been submitted either in part or in full for

the award of any other degree of any other universities.

I am entirely responsible for this writing.

Signature

Name of the Student

i


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Certificate

(By Advisor)

ii


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SignatureName of the Student

Acknowledgements

iii


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Table of ContentsTopic Pages

Declaration . i

Certificate ii

Acknowledgements .. iii

List of Tables vii

Chapter 1 General Introduction 1

1.1 Statement of the Problem

1.2 Objectives of the Study1.3 Significance of the Study

1.4 Scope and Limitations of the Study

1.5 Layout of the Studyiv


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Topic Pages

Chapter 2 Review of Literature

Chapter 3 Research Methodology

3.1 Type of Analysis3.2 Type and Sources of Data3.3 Sample/Universe Size3.4 Sampling/Census Method3.5 Data Gathering Procedure

3.6 Statistical Tools3.7 Coverage of the Study3.8 Procedure of Analyzing Data

v


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Topic Pages

Chapter 4 Data Presentation and Analysis

Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendations

References

vi


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Table No. Table Title Page No.

vii

List of Tables


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Thesis Format Guidelines1. Margins: Left 1.5 inches

Right 1 inch

Top 1 inch

Bottom 1 inch2. Font Size: 12 for the text

3. Font style: Times New Roman

4. Chapter title All capital letters and bold; 14

font size5. Subheading: Font size 14, capitalize only the

first letter

6. Line Spacing All double space typing

Format Guidelines for Project Paper


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1.1 Statement of the Problem

Introduces border perspective of the topicselected by you.

Highlight the general concept from macroapproach to micro sense.

Present the problem on which research is done.

What should be in the chapters?

Chapter 1General Introduction


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1.2 Objectives of the Study

Be specific and clear. (For example: To assess the

importance of training in World Vision, Cambodia). Must be well understandable, the meaning will be

very clear and simple to follow.

Explain the basic aim of the paper.

1.3 Significance of the Study

Highlight the importance of the study. Show its relevance/contribution to the body of

knowledge and real situation.


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1.4 Scope and Limitations of the Study

Include the scope of the study.

Point out the limitations of the study.

1.5 Layout of the Study

The study consists of five chapters. Chapter one introduces the topic along with its

objectives, significance, scope and limitations.

Chapter two reviews the relevant literatures. Chapter three highlights the methodology adopted in

the study.


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Chapter four presents the data along with its

analysis.

Chapter five summarizes the findings, provides

conclusion and recommendations.


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Discuss relevant literature relating to the topic.Includes both conceptual and empirical literature.

Chapter 2Review of Literature

Chapter 3

Research Methodology

3.1 Type of Analysis

Write down whether descriptive or quantitative

analysis.

3.2 Types and Sources of Data

Write down whether primary or secondary data and

from where you collected such data.


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3.3 Sample/Universe Size

Size of sample if any should be written down.

3.4 Sampling/Census Method

Write down the method through which samples have

been selected.

3.5 Data Gathering Procedure

Write down how primary and secondary data havebeen collected.


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3.6 Statistical Tools

If any statistical tools have been used, such as

average, percentage etc. should be mentioned.

3.7 Coverage of the Study

The geographical, time period and other coverage ofthe study should be mentioned.

3.8 Procedure of Analyzing Data

Data analysis if carried out by tabular or graphical

method should be mentioned.


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Discuss the whole topic in a clear, simple and

understandable manner with academic interest.

More detailed analysis of data collected relatingto your topic is necessary.

Chapter 4Data Presentation and Analysis


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Summarize the main findings of your study. Highlight the important outcomes.

Clearly give the concluding remarks along with

recommendations.

Bibliography of sources consulted should also be given.

Bibliography: should be arranged alphabetically and may be

divided into two parts: first part names of Books and second

part name of magazine, journals and newspaper articles.

Chapter 5Conclusion and Recommendations

References


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For books: -

- Name of author, last name first

-Year of Publication ( ). Title, underlined to indicate italics

- Place, publisher.

Dash, T.R. (2002). Business Environment in Asia. NewDelhi: Deep and Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.

For Magazines and Newspapers:

- Name of the author, last name first

- Year of Publication ( ). Title of article.

- Name of Periodical italics.

- The volume, number and page numbers.


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Dash, T.R. (2004). Economic Development of Cambodia.

AsianEconomic Review, Vol No. XX, No. 1, pp. 107-15.

Follow APA style.


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PROCEDURE

1. Submit the draft copy of the project paper to theconcerned advisor for necessary correction and

improvement. (write your phone number for

communication)

2. Revise and finalize the project paper as per the

comments of the advisor.

3. Submit three original copies along with draft copy

for marking and grading.


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Criteria for Marking Project Paper

Criteria Score (%)1. Physical Design

Margin, Spacing, Heading, Subheading and

font size

10

2. Preliminary Pages

First title page

Second title page

Declaration, Acknowledgements, Contents,

List of Tables, Figures and List of

Abbreviations

15


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Criteria Score (%)

3. Main Text I

Chapter Plan and Discussion Problem Statement, Objectives,

Significance, Scope and Limitations,

Review and Discussion of the Topic

50

4. Main Text II

Methodology, Conclusion and

Recommendations

20

5. References 5

Total Score 100


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Important Information

Without completion and submission of projectpaper, student will NOT be allowed to appearthe final examination.

Note down and remember the Last Date ofsubmission of project paper (November 30,2011).

Submission of project paper after the last datetill the date of examination calls for a penalty ofUS $ 25.


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