LEAD College of Management

Schedule for Major Project Study

In view of the fact that the Project Study is an integral part of MBA Programme and the same provides basic exposure for the students to
Problem Based Learning (PBL), the Institution places much importance to the effectiveness in conduct of such studies by the students. A road
map for the Main Project for Batch 2020 has been given under:

Sl. Milestones Description Start End Responsibility of Role of Dean

No Date Date Supervisor
01 Identifying 3 companies shall be identified by each student 12th 1st May Allocation of
companies as also identify three broader areas of study April Guides to
Students
02 Discussion on the Students are to discuss profile of the proposed 2nd May Pay attention to every detail
Identified companies and the possibilities of getting 8th May of the student presentation
companies sanction for project study in each of them and give inputs to help them
choosing the right company
03 Obtain Project Students are supposed to discuss their 9th May 26thMay
Study Sanction requirements for conducting a research study in
Letter the organization and identify the level of support
that the organizations can extent.
Students are advised not to choose a company if
the one denies opportunity for himself to interact
freely and frequently with the point of contact of
the company.
If the company suggests any specific area or
title, then the student need to discuss the same
with the guide
04 ZEROTH REVIEW Students are supposed to conduct desk research 28th 29th
on the company chosen and need to submit the May May
 project synopsis.

05 Pre-joining A discussion either in person or through email 31st 2nd

discussion shall be initiated by the student with the person May June
who is supposed to guide the student in the
organization. This is with an objective of
formulating a research area and /or even the
research title itself. It should be ensured that the
company shall be willing to provide a certificate
indicating the title finalised by the students in
discussion with the Organizational Guide and
Institutional Guide
06 Formulating Students shall have multiple sitting with the 3rd June 5th June
Research Basics Institutional Guide to formulate methodology of
his study. The following things may be finalised
ideally before joining the company.
a) Review of Literature
b) The area of study
c) Title of the study
6th June 10th
d) Tentative Hypothesis
June
e) Research Design
f) Sampling techniques 11th 13th
g) Tentative questionnaire June June

07 FIRST REVIEW Should include all the contents of study 14th

completed so far June
08 Join the The following items are to be noted without fail. 15th 15th
Organization a) Punctuality and discipline must observe June July
strictly (Students should keep in mind
that they are representing themselves as
 well as LEAD). Abstain from areas and
records where the access is restricted but
try level best to get everything required
for your study. (Learn Human Skills)
b) Maintain proper dress codes and
grooming. Never fall into arguments with
any employees of the organization
c) Develop rapport with persons in the
organization to get good impression
which may even secure placement
opportunities for self and others.
d) Try to make use of all opportunities for
discussion to collect information on
various business aspects and research
aspects. Remember this is the finest
opportunity to get exposure to business
functioning before you take up a new job
on your own.
e) Indicate your requirements for meeting
institutional guide (dates may be decided
by the guide) and communicate the
schedule to them while joining the
organization
Send Reports The following reports are to be send to the
Institutional Guide Without fail.

a) Final copy of Company Profile

b) Detailed profile of the functional

department where the student is
undertaking his research study
c) Final Research Proposal
 d) Final Questionnaire

e) Progress report of data collection I

f) Progress report of data collection –II

g) First Progress report of Study by the

Organization Guide (format shall be
provided)

h) Second Progress report of Study by the

Organization Guide (format shall be
provided)

9 2ND REVIEW Report consists of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 16th 18th July
chapter July

10 VIVA-VOCE Submit the final report 28th 30th

July July
11 Project The following process shall be followed for
completion the satisfactory completion of the project
activities study.
a) Collate the data collected through
questionnaire.

b) Identify analysis tools.

c) Perform data analysis.

d) Interpret result.
e) Arrive at suggestions.

f) Finalise the chapter scheme of the

report.

g) Complete the report.

h) Submit first draft.

i) Submit Second Draft. Obtain the

college certificate on
recommendation of the guide.

j) Deliver presentation in front of a

Panel.

k) Discuss with the guide upon the

recommendations/comments offered
by the Panel.

l) Submit the final report (The format of

the report will be discussed in a
different note)