SYNOPSIS GUIDELINES

As you already know that in the Next semester of your course you have to submit Project Report that consists of 100/200/400 Marks. Before submitting the Project report in next semester, you are required to submit synopsis of the project in the previous semester. Submit your Synopsis online through their EduNxt Portal. All the process for submission of your Synopsis is mentioned below:-

Project Synopsis Submission for Approval

The students need to submit the project synopsis for approval through their EduNxt portal. The project synopsis should be prepared in consultation with your guide. The template given in Annexure I (also downloadable from EduNxt) is to be used. The project synopsis should contain the clear statement about the project statement, the resource requirements of the proposed project where it would be suitable and along with the Guide Acceptance letter. Project Synopsis may be disqualified if it is prepared without the Guide’s Signature.

All submitted Project synopsis will be processed by the project steering committee. All status information (Submission Acknowledgement/Approved/Rejected) will be informed to the student, Guide and LC through the e-mail. Once approved, the student can proceed to phase 2. Or, the student needs to work on the project synopsis for resubmission, in accordance with the reason specified on the mail for rejection. The deadlines for Project synopsis submission / Guide Registration for your session please visit EduNxt portal or university website.

Registration for your session please visit EduNxt portal or university we/site.

Fig. 2: Phase -1: New Guide Registration

Important points for the synopsis work

  • Not more than one student is permitted to work on a project.
  • Students should start the project work only after receiving the approval of Synopsis and Guide from the University.
  • If the title of the project differs from the title mentioned in the Project Proposal, the Project Report will be rejected and will be returned back to the student.
  • All Correspondence regarding Projects should be addressed to (please mark subject as MBA-Project –Request for)

EduNxt Access Procedure (For Project Synopsis Submission)

➨Go to the EduNxt URL ( your user-id andpassword.

➨Go to Project Tile (for Example:“ML0014-Project-DE”) and click on it to enter to theProject synopsis submission page.

➨Click on “Submit Project Synopsis”

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(i)Read the Guidelines carefully before filling the form.

(ii)Download the “Project Synopsis Submission and Guide Acceptance Form” for Project Synopsis Submission (or see Annexure I) or “Project Guide Registration form” for New Project Guide

Approval (or see Annexure II).

(iii)Make your Project Synopsis ready for upload. (Fill the form in all aspects, scan and convert your document in to either .doc or .pdf file)

(iv)Select the checkbox and click on “submit synopsis” button.

➨Fill the Project Synopsis details, Select the scanned file by using “browse file” option.

(Note: It accepts only .doc, .docx and .pdf formats). Upload your file by clicking on “Upload now” button.

➨If you want to see the file which you have uploaded,click on “view synopsis” button.Further if you want to edit/delete the uploaded file, Delete the file by clicking “delete” option and upload the latest file by using “browse file” option.

➨Fill the Guide Details and click on “Click here for New guide registration” for forwarding

Guide registration form (Download the form, which is available in Guidelines page or click on “Guide Registration form”) along with his/her credentials to the project steering committee for approval through e-mail.

➨Once project synopsis and guide details are uploaded, click on “submit” button.Onsuccessful submission, your status will show as “Your synopsis has been submitted to projectsteering committee for Approval”.

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(i)Once submitted, Project steering Committee will review your Synopsis submission and Guide Registration. You will get the Status updation in your mail box and EduNxt login.

(ii)If your synopsis is accepted by Project steering committee, you will get the approved mail and you can start your project work.

➨If your synopsis is rejected by project steering committee, you will be requested toresubmit your synopsis again. Then click on “resubmit project synopsis” and start from step 4.

List of Project Topics (Suggested)

PROJECT TOPICS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

  1. A study of performance appraisal / performance management system in XYZ organisation
  2. Assessment of role stress amongst the employees of XYZ organisation
  3. Job satisfaction survey at XYZ organisation
  4. Competency mapping in an organisation
  5. Training effectiveness in an organisation
  6. Study of organisational culture OCTAPACE profile.
  7. Motivational analysis of organization
  8. A comparative study of team effectives in an organisation: Team effectiveness assessment measure.
  9. A study of Compensation Management System
  10. A detailed study of promotion and reward policy of organisations
  11. A study of quality of work life in an organisation
  12. Mapping training needs of employees: Training Need Analysis

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MARKETING

  1. Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Improve Market Share of LG Microwave Ovens
  2. Improving the Effectiveness & Efficiency of Operations at Cox & Kings India Ltd.
  3. Demand Forecasting for Orion-ERP Package for ICICI InfoTech in Bangalore, based on Small & Medium Enterprises.
  4. Developing a Service Delivery Model to Bridge the Gap between Services Expected & Provided by ICICI Home Loans.
  5. Strategies for Increasing the Occupancy Rate of Taj West End Hotel, Bangalore
  6. A Market Feasibility Study for New X-ray Machines from Wipro-GE Medical Systems
  7. Distribution Mapping & Dealer Satisfaction Survey for Nokia Mobile Phones.
  8. A Study of Marketing Strategies & Distribution Channels in North Karnataka for Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd.
  9. A Study to Improve Awareness level of Triraksha Welfare Scheme among Farmers for Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd
  10. A Study to Increase Penetration Level & Brand Loyalty among existing consumers of Samsung India Electronics Ltd.

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCE

  1. The Study of Indian Financial System: Post Liberalisation
  2. The Impact of Global Recession on Information Technology Sector In India
  3. The Impact of the Recent Global Economic Slump on the Indian Capital Market
  4. A Comparative Study of Bancassurance Products In Banks
  5. A Comparative Study of Equity Linked Savings Schemes Floated by Domestic Mutual Fund Players
  6. A Comparative Study of Cost Of Capital In Automobile/ Steel/ Pharma/ Finance Industry
  7. A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banks Using Ratio Analysis
  8. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector Banks
  9. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Banks in India
  10. A Study of Working Capital Management In Small Scale Industries
  11. The Scope of Microfinance in the Indian Context.
  12. Financial Inclusion- The Scope and Effect in the Indian Economy
  13. Rural Banking in India
  14. Dematerialisation – The Scope and Effect.
  15. The Future of Investment Banks in the post- Lehman Brothers Era

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  1. Role of software agents as a collaborative tool – E-commerce
  2. Hospital Management System - Database Approach, Mangala Hospital, Hassan
  3. Automation of Banking Database, XYZ Bank.
  4. Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product
  5. A Study on Electronic Data Storage- Steel Factory, Mumbai
  6. A Webpage Design using JAVA-Google Page

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MBA – HCS

  1. A Study on the Identification of High Risk Groups Prone to Spinal Disorders/ Diabetes-/Heart Attacks (or any other lifestyle condition) and Corresponding Prevention Recommendations
  2. A Study on the Wellness Practices in a Target Group (MNC Employees, School Children and Older Adults) and Recommendations on Wellness Practices
  3. A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in In-patient Discharges and Recommendations to Avoid Delays and Increase Patient Satisfaction
  4. A Comparative Study on Patient Satisfaction in (Executive Suites, VIP Suites,
  5. Out-patient Department, General Ward, Laboratory Services, etc.) and Recommendations to Increase Patient Satisfaction.
  6. A Study on Patient Satisfaction in Any One Department in a Multi-specialty
  7. Hospital. (Health Screening Dept, In-house Pharmacy, Outpatient Services, Billing, etc.)
  8. A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in Patient Transfer (Internal/
  9. External) and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time and Increase Patient Satisfaction
  10. A Comparative Study on Waiting Time in Various Hospital Departments and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time (Outpatient Dept, Billing, etc.)
  11. A Study on Job Satisfaction of Nurses /Paramedic Staff in ICU /Operation
  12. Theatre /Wards, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Job Satisfaction
  13. A Study of Sickness Absenteeism Among Various Groups of Hospital Employees
  14. (Nurses, Housekeeping Staff, Ward Boys, CSSD employees, Doctors, etc.). A comparative study of the same may also be done.
  15. A Study on Work Safety for Employees in the Radiology Department / Waste Disposal Department /Lab /Housekeeping, etc., and Corresponding
  16. Recommendations to Improve Work Safety. A comparative study may also be undertaken between the departments.
  17. A Study on Waste Disposal Management in a Hospital and Recommendations for
  18. Safe Disposal
  19. A Study on Hospital Acquired Infections and Prevention Recommendations
  20. A Study on the Efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a multi-specialty hospital)
  21. A Cost Analysis Study in General Ward (or any other department) of a Hospital to Develop User Charges
  22. A Comparative Study on Cost Analysis of the Various Departments in a Hospital and Cost-cutting Recommendations.
  23. A Study on Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Promote a Healthcare Service (e.g., ‘Women Wellness Check-up’ Promotions)
  24. A Study on Involvement of Doctors /Nurses /Paramedics in Rural Healthcare and
  25. A Study on Medical Representative Triumphs and Trials Recommendation to
  26. Improve Liaison of Medical Reps and Doctors
  27. A Comparative Study of In-house Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacy
  28. A Study on the Identification of the Causes of Delays in Cashless Hospitalisation and Recommendations to Reduce Time Lags

PROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  1. A study on the effectiveness of Project Management in Mining
  2. Importance of Human Resource Management in construction projects
  3. A study on controlling risks in construction projects
  4. Project Cost Estimation for software projects
  5. A study on software project management practices with special reference to embedded systems
  6. A study on quality management/assurance for software projects
  7. Effect of project risk on project performance : A study at XYZ Inc.
  8. Validity of feasibility studies in Infrastructure Projects
  9. Comparative Study of Project Management Software- MS project and Primavera
  10. A Study on Risk Factors Involved In Outsourcing IT Projects
  11. Role of Earned Value Analysis in Project Management
  12. Risk analysis and management in IT projects

PROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  1. Market entry strategies and programs for a particular sector/ Company/ Product
  2. Cross cultural issues and managing cross border teams
  3. Strategies adopted by MNCs to cope with Indian brands
  4. Impact of FDI on any particular sector
  5. Multinational mergers and acquisitions
  6. HR policies – Global and Local
  7. Transfer pricing- issues and government policies
  8. Impact of HRM practices on operational performance in MNCs
  9. Changes in banking industry after incorporation of FEMA

PROJECTS TOPICS FOR MBA – TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

  1. Implementation of 5 ‘S’ in manufacturing companies in XXXXX city/ town/state
  2. Quality Management in Software Industry – A Study
  3. Process Capability Study in BPO companies
  4. A Study on Continuous Improvement Process in XXXXXXX Company
  5. Effectiveness of Six sigma Projects – A Study
  6. Application of Quality Control tools – A Study
  7. Cost reduction through Quality Approach – A study
  8. A Study on Just In Time in XXXXXXX Company
  9. Total Productive maintenance in manufacturing Companies –A Study
  10. Customer Satisfaction through TQM Approach – A Study
  11. Quality Management in Healthcare sector – A Study
  12. A Study on Statistical Process Control in specific manufacturing Company
  13. Application of QFD in Service Industries
  14. Impact of Application of FMEA in Manufacturing Industries in the city of XXXXXXX
  15. A study on quality management in XXXXXXX bank
  16. A study on TQM implementation in hospital
  17. A Study on TQM implementation in service industries
  18. Measuring quality in service sectors
  19. SPC and its application in service industries
  20. A study on effectiveness of TQM implementation in XXXXXXX industry
  21. Improving quality in small and medium scale industries

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  1. A study on Indian organized retail sector
  2. Effectiveness of promotional schemes in Retail stores
  3. Study of retail store operations
  4. Emerging retail formats and strategies
  5. Role of FDI in Indian retail sector
  6. A study on retail consumer behaviour-personal, social & cultural
  7. A study on Loyalty programs in organized retail sector
  8. A study on changing consumer preferences towards organized retailing from unorganized retailing
  9. A study on strategies for promoting retailers brand
  10. An analysis of possible strategies for successful internet based customer services in retail
  11. Measuring the effectiveness of display system in retail industry
  12. Retail outlet mapping of retail stores & shopping malls
  13. Study on private labels Vs. national brands
  14. A study on effective Supply Chain practices in organized retail sector
  15. Impact of retail IT application on effective store operations
  16. Best HR practices in organized retail sector
  17. A study on customer relationship management practices in retail store
  18. A study on effective retail project management
  19. Analysis of training needs assessment of retail sales executives
  20. A study on pricing strategies followed by successful retailers.
  21. To analyse visual merchandising and space planning in a mall
  22. To identify significance of CRM in retail sector
  23. A study of automotive retail management structure in an organization

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  1. A study on Total Quality Management at XYZ Company
  2. A study on ERP selection process in SME’s
  3. A study on Production and inventory control
  4. A study on the role of internet in supply chains
  5. Analysis and design of service operations using waiting lines
  6. Computer Aided Management
  7. Impact of TPM practices on production performance
  8. Effect of six sigma on manufacturing performance
  9. A study on Quality Measurement in Service Operations
  10. Role of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing
  11. Aggregate Planning and Master Production Schedule

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO BANKING MANAGEMENT

  1. Analysis of SARFESAI Act on NPAs on banks
  2. Mergers and Acquisitions in Indian banks
  3. Securitisation in Indian banks
  4. Study of Management of NPAs in SBI Bank (any bank)- strategies for Recovery
  5. Risk Management in Indian Banks
  6. Project finance management services by banks
  7. A Case study of Merchant banking services by banks
  8. Financial Performance (analysis) of banks - by Financial statement analysis like ratio analysis, trend analysis, Balance sheet analysis for the last five years
  9. Study of Investment and Portfolio management services
  10. A Case Study Of Selected Banks In Public & Private Sector Operating In India With reference to Products and Services
  11. A study on Asset- Liability Management using Gap analysis (sophisticated techniques can also be used, provided if branches are using)
  12. Study of Retail Banking products and services-Customer satisfaction at branch

a. Study of retail liability products such as deposits

b. Study of Retail asset products such as loans, overdrafts in branches

  1. Study of Working capital Management in Indian banks
  2. Impact of internet banking system or Impact of Technology on Indian banks
  3. An appraisal of Institutional banking services to SME sector
  4. Study on Credit risk management practices in banks
  5. Ratio analysis (comparative study) of SBI & ICICI bank (any two banks)
  6. Performance of EXIM bank –products and services
  7. Forfeiting and Factoring services by Banks
  8. A study on Foreign exchange risk exposure in banks

TOPICS RELATED TO BCA

  1. Online Examination System
  2. Library Management System
  3. Railway Reservation System
  4. Hospital Management System
  5. Job Recruitment System

TOPICS RELATED TO MCA

  1. Computer Networks
  2. E-billing and Invoice System
  3. Handwriting Recognition
  4. Faculty Management System
  5. Departmental Store System

TOPICS RELATED TO B.Sc.-IT

  1. ATM System
  2. ATM Simulation
  3. Payroll System
  4. Library System

TOPICS RELATED TO M.Sc. – IT/TT

  1. ATM Banking C++
  2. Social Networking Website
  3. Payroll Management System
  4. Library Management System

TOPICS RELATED TO BAJM/MAJM

  1. DD News Channel
  2. Different Types of Magazines
  3. Print Media
  4. Different Types of Newspapers

*Above Topics are only Suggestions for student’s convenience. These are Not Compulsion.

No synopsis will be taken after due date.

A few guidelines regarding the preparation and submission of Project Synopsis is given below:

Synopsis should contain

1. Title of the project

It should convey the general issue that interests you.

Title should be based on the specialization.

The title should not be generic in nature & should imply that the work is being made to be able to make certain conclusions

The title may indicate the organization in which the research is being carried out

2. Introduction

This section should introduce the topic of the project briefly & precisely.

3. Objectives

Objectives/purpose of selecting the project should be clearly mentioned.

  1. Methodology

You should specify the methodology which you are going to adopt to carry out the project.

You should mention the tools / techniques to be used for data analysis

  1. References & Bibliography

References & Bibliography need to be given.

Format of the Synopsis

It should be of approximately 500 words

Note:

  1. In case of non-submission the project of the student will not be accepted in the next semester & he/she will be marked zero in project and he would have to apply for re-sitting in the next semester.

2. Once the title of the project is declared it cannot be changed.

ANNEXURE I

SUBMISSION OF PROJECT SYNOPSIS AND GUIDE ACCEPTANCE FORM

(To be submitted to the project steering committee)

PART A: Synopsis Registration.

  1. Student Details:

1. / Name of the program / :
2. / Name of the Student / :
3. / Roll Number / :
4. / Session & Year / :
5. / Name and address of learning centre / :

II.Project Details

6. Title of the Project:

7. Problem Statement:

(About 500 words)

8. Methodology to be used:

  1. Guide Details:

9. Name of Proposed Guide / :
10. / Guide registration No. (If available) / :
11. / Designation / :
12. / Affiliation / :
13. / Qualification / :
14. / Total Experience / :
15. / Communication Address / :
16. / Contact No. / :
17. / E-mail ID / :

PART – B: Guide Acceptance

I Dr./Mr./Mrs. ______working as ______

with ______hereby confirm my willingness to guide Mr./ Ms.

______RollNo. ______, attached to Learning Centre (code)______(Name) ______(City)