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 Guides 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 projects.mba@smudde.edu.in (please mark
subject as MBA-Project Request for)

EduNxt Access Procedure (For Project Synopsis Submission)

Go to the EduNxt URL (http://edunxt.smude.edu.in) enter your user-id and password.

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

Click on Submit Project Synopsis

(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. On successful submission, your
status will show as Your synopsis has been submitted to project steering committee for Approval.

(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 to resubmit 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

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

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCE

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The Study of Indian Financial System: Post Liberalisation

The Impact of Global Recession on Information Technology Sector In India
The Impact of the Recent Global Economic Slump on the Indian Capital Market
A Comparative Study of Bancassurance Products In Banks
A Comparative Study of Equity Linked Savings Schemes Floated by Domestic
Mutual Fund Players
A Comparative Study of Cost Of Capital In Automobile/ Steel/ Pharma/ Finance
Industry
A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banks Using Ratio Analysis
Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector Banks
Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Banks in India
A Study of Working Capital Management In Small Scale Industries
The Scope of Microfinance in the Indian Context.
Financial Inclusion- The Scope and Effect in the Indian Economy
Rural Banking in India
Dematerialisation The Scope and Effect.
The Future of Investment Banks in the post- Lehman Brothers Era

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

38. Role of software agents as a collaborative tool E-commerce
39. Hospital Management System - Database Approach, Mangala Hospital, Hassan

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Automation of Banking Database, XYZ Bank.

Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product
A Study on Electronic Data Storage- Steel Factory, Mumbai
A Webpage Design using JAVA-Google Page

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MBA HCS

44. 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
45. A Study on the Wellness Practices in a Target Group (MNC Employees, School
Children and Older Adults) and Recommendations on Wellness Practices
46. A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in In-patient Discharges and
Recommendations to Avoid Delays and Increase Patient Satisfaction
47. A Comparative Study on Patient Satisfaction in (Executive Suites, VIP Suites,
48. Out-patient Department, General Ward, Laboratory Services, etc.) and
Recommendations to Increase Patient Satisfaction.
49. A Study on Patient Satisfaction in Any One Department in a Multi-specialty
50. Hospital. (Health Screening Dept, In-house Pharmacy, Outpatient Services, Billing,
etc.)
51. A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in Patient Transfer (Internal/
52. External) and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time and Increase Patient
Satisfaction
53. A Comparative Study on Waiting Time in Various Hospital Departments and
Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time (Outpatient Dept, Billing, etc.)
54. A Study on Job Satisfaction of Nurses /Paramedic Staff in ICU /Operation
55. Theatre /Wards, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Job
Satisfaction
56. A Study of Sickness Absenteeism Among Various Groups of Hospital Employees
57. (Nurses, Housekeeping Staff, Ward Boys, CSSD employees, Doctors, etc.). A
comparative study of the same may also be done.
58. A Study on Work Safety for Employees in the Radiology Department / Waste
Disposal Department /Lab /Housekeeping, etc., and Corresponding
59. Recommendations to Improve Work Safety. A comparative study may also be
undertaken between the departments.
60. A Study on Waste Disposal Management in a Hospital and Recommendations for
61. Safe Disposal
62. A Study on Hospital Acquired Infections and Prevention Recommendations
63. A Study on the Efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a multi-specialty
hospital)
64. A Cost Analysis Study in General Ward (or any other department) of a Hospital to
Develop User Charges
65. A Comparative Study on Cost Analysis of the Various Departments in a Hospital
and Cost-cutting Recommendations.
66. A Study on Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Promote a Healthcare Service
(e.g., Women Wellness Check-up Promotions)
67. A Study on Involvement of Doctors /Nurses /Paramedics in Rural Healthcare and
68. A Study on Medical Representative Triumphs and Trials Recommendation to
69. Improve Liaison of Medical Reps and Doctors
70. A Comparative Study of In-house Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacy
71. 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

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A study on the effectiveness of Project Management in Mining

Importance of Human Resource Management in construction projects
A study on controlling risks in construction projects
Project Cost Estimation for software projects
A study on software project management practices with special reference to
embedded systems
77. A study on quality management/assurance for software projects
78. Effect of project risk on project performance : A study at XYZ Inc.

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Validity of feasibility studies in Infrastructure Projects

Comparative Study of Project Management Software- MS project and Primavera
A Study on Risk Factors Involved In Outsourcing IT Projects
Role of Earned Value Analysis in Project Management
Risk analysis and management in IT projects

PROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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

PROJECTS TOPICS FOR MBA TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

93. Implementation of 5 S in manufacturing companies in XXXXX city/ town/state
94. Quality Management in Software Industry A Study
95. Process Capability Study in BPO companies
96. A Study on Continuous Improvement Process in XXXXXXX Company
97. Effectiveness of Six sigma Projects A Study
98. Application of Quality Control tools A Study
99. Cost reduction through Quality Approach A study
100.A Study on Just In Time in XXXXXXX Company
101.Total Productive maintenance in manufacturing Companies A Study
102.Customer Satisfaction through TQM Approach A Study
103.Quality Management in Healthcare sector A Study
104.A Study on Statistical Process Control in specific manufacturing Company
105.Application of QFD in Service Industries
106.Impact of Application of FMEA in Manufacturing Industries in the city of XXXXXXX
107.A study on quality management in XXXXXXX bank
108.A study on TQM implementation in hospital
109.A Study on TQM implementation in service industries
110. Measuring quality in service sectors
111. SPC and its application in service industries
112. A study on effectiveness of TQM implementation in XXXXXXX industry
113. Improving quality in small and medium scale industries

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO RETAIL OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT
114. A study on Indian organized retail sector
115. Effectiveness of promotional schemes in Retail stores
116. Study of retail store operations
117. Emerging retail formats and strategies
118. Role of FDI in Indian retail sector
119. A study on retail consumer behaviour-personal, social & cultural
120.A study on Loyalty programs in organized retail sector
121.A study on changing consumer preferences towards organized retailing from
unorganized retailing
122.A study on strategies for promoting retailers brand
123.An analysis of possible strategies for successful internet based customer services
in retail
124.Measuring the effectiveness of display system in retail industry
125.Retail outlet mapping of retail stores & shopping malls
126.Study on private labels Vs. national brands
127.A study on effective Supply Chain practices in organized retail sector
128.Impact of retail IT application on effective store operations

129.Best HR practices in organized retail sector

130.A study on customer relationship management practices in retail store
131.A study on effective retail project management
132.Analysis of training needs assessment of retail sales executives
133.A study on pricing strategies followed by successful retailers.
134.To analyse visual merchandising and space planning in a mall
135.To identify significance of CRM in retail sector
136.A study of automotive retail management structure in an organization

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

137.A study on Total Quality Management at XYZ Company
138.A study on ERP selection process in SMEs
139.A study on Production and inventory control
140.A study on the role of internet in supply chains
141.Analysis and design of service operations using waiting lines
142.Computer Aided Management
143.Impact of TPM practices on production performance
144.Effect of six sigma on manufacturing performance
145.A study on Quality Measurement in Service Operations
146.Role of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing
147.Aggregate Planning and Master Production Schedule

PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO BANKING MANAGEMENT

148.Analysis of SARFESAI Act on NPAs on banks
149.Mergers and Acquisitions in Indian banks
150.Securitisation in Indian banks
151.Study of Management of NPAs in SBI Bank (any bank)- strategies for Recovery
152.Risk Management in Indian Banks
153.Project finance management services by banks
154.A Case study of Merchant banking services by banks
155.Financial Performance (analysis) of banks - by Financial statement analysis like
ratio analysis, trend analysis, Balance sheet analysis for the last five years
156.Study of Investment and Portfolio management services
157.A Case Study Of Selected Banks In Public & Private Sector Operating In India With
reference to Products and Services
158.A study on Asset- Liability Management using Gap analysis (sophisticated
techniques can also be used, provided if branches are using)
159.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
160.Study of Working capital Management in Indian banks
161.Impact of internet banking system or Impact of Technology on Indian banks
162.An appraisal of Institutional banking services to SME sector
163.Study on Credit risk management practices in banks
164.Ratio analysis (comparative study) of SBI & ICICI bank (any two banks)
165.Performance of EXIM bank products and services
166.Forfeiting and Factoring services by Banks
167.A study on Foreign exchange risk exposure in banks

TOPICS RELATED TO BCA

168.Online Examination System
169.Library Management System
170.Railway Reservation System
171.Hospital Management System
172.Job Recruitment System

TOPICS RELATED TO MCA

173.Computer Networks
174.E-billing and Invoice System

175.Handwriting Recognition
176.Faculty Management System
177.Departmental Store System

TOPICS RELATED TO B.Sc.-IT

178.ATM System
179. ATM Simulation
180.Payroll System
181.Library System

TOPICS RELATED TO M.Sc. IT/TT

182.ATM Banking C++
183.Social Networking Website
184.Payroll Management System
185.Library Management System

TOPICS RELATED TO BAJM/MAJM

186.DD News Channel
187.Different Types of Magazines
188.Print Media
189.Different Types of Newspapers

*Above Topics are only Suggestions for students 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.

4. 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

5. 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.
I.

II.

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

Project Details

6. Title of the Project

7. Problem Statement

(About 500 words)

8. Methodology to be used

III. 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)
_________________________
in
the

topic

___________________________________________________ (title of the project) during the Spring/ Summer/ Fall/

Winter session of __________ (year) period _________________
(month/year) to _________________________ (month/year). I agree to this timeline and also to submit the project
status/ Internal Assessment marks to the University.
Place:
Date:

(Signature of the Guide)

(Note: A Guide needs to get registered with the University if he/ she is guiding a SMUDE project for the first time.
Guide Registration form can be downloaded from the University Website)
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project synopsis is an original work carried by me and will not submitted to any
other University for fulfillment of any course of study.
Place:
Date:
(Signature of the Student)
(*Filled in Application forms to be signed by both student and the Guide. Forms must be scanned in either .pdf / .doc
format and submitted through the EduNxt students Login. For uploading please refer section 3.1.1 of this document)