Dissertation

• To develop the ability to undertake independent research on a contemporary business or management issue.
• To apply appropriate research methodologies, analytical tools, and techniques for systematic investigation.
• To enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through research.
• To develop competence in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing.
• To strengthen professional and ethical research practices and effectively communicate research findings. Course Description The dissertation provides students with an opportunity to undertake an independent and in-depth research study on a contemporary business or management problem under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. The study involves identifying a research problem, reviewing relevant literature, designing an appropriate research methodology, collecting and analysing data, interpreting findings, and proposing practical recommendations. Students are required to prepare a dissertation report of approximately 75 pages under the supervision of departmental faculty and defend their work through a viva-voce. The course aims to strengthen research competence, analytical ability, ethical practices, and professional communication skills. The evaluation will consist of (1) Evaluation of Dissertation Report (2) Viva Voce which will be done by two examiners: external & internal. The average of the marks awarded by the 2 examiners will be taken into account for the results. In case the difference in the marks given by the examiners is 30 or more, the project report will be referred to a third examiner. In such cases the average of two closer awards (given by three examiners) will be taken into account for the results.

After completion of the course student will be able to:

1. CO1Identify and state a research problem supported by a review of relevant literature and defined objectives.K2 (Understand)
2. CO2Apply a suitable research methodology, data collection technique and analytical tool to conduct the study.K3 (Apply)
3. CO3Apply appropriate analytical techniques to the data and interpret the findings with managerial implications.K3 (Apply)
4. CO4Use research evidence and ethical research practice to arrive at conclusions and recommendations.K3 (Apply)
5. CO5Prepare and defend a structured dissertation using accepted academic writing and referencing conventions.K3 (Apply)