MBA FINANCE SYNOPSIS FORMATadmin|January 18, 2014|MANAGEMENT,Uncategorized|No CommentsASYNOPSIS ONA STUDY OF REVERSE MORTGAGE SCHEME IN INDIA(CASE STUDY OF ICICI BANK)UNDER SUPERVISION OF:..SUBMITTED BYNAME : TAPASYA SHARMAENROLLMENT NO : 0921003183Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for qualifyingMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION2012A STUDY OF REVERSE MORTGAGE SCHEME IN INDIA(CASE STUDY OF ICICI BANK)Submitted By:Enrollment No. :Name :Area of Specialization : MBA (Finance)Title of the Project : A study of Reverse Mortgage Scheme inIndia (Case study of ICICI Bank)Name of the Study Centre :Study Centre Code :COMPANY PROFILEICICI Bank is Indias second-largest bank with total assets of Rs. 4,062.34 billion (US$ 91 billion) at March 31, 2011 and profit after tax Rs. 51.51 billion (US$ 1,155 million) for the year ended March 31, 2011. The Bank has a network of 2,553 branches and 7,440 ATMs in India, and has a presence in 19 countries, including India.ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialized subsidiaries in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life insurance, venture capital and asset management.The Bank currently has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Russia and Canada, branches in United States, Singapore, and Bahrain etc.STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMThis study will help in to understand the Reverse Mortgage Scheme in India A reverse mortgage is a particular kind of home equity loan that allows the owner to cash in some of the equity in her home. To be eligible for a reverse mortgage, a borrower must be 62 years of age or older, own the home outright and have no other liens against the home. The borrower does not have to satisfy any credit or income requirements. They can receive the proceeds in one of the following ways: a lump sum at the beginning, monthly payments until a fixed term or a life-long annuity, by establishing a credit-line with or without accrual of interest on the credit balance, or a combination of the above. The study finds the status of reverse mortgage in India.OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDYThe objective decides where we want to go, what we want to achieve and what is our goal or destination. The objective of A STUDY OF REVERSE MORTGAGE IN INDIA is to 1. Analyze the future prospects of this lending scheme in India.2. Find out the Risks associated with it in current scenario (Recovery after global economic meltdown).3. To find out the welfare gain to senior citizens from Reverse Mortgage Scheme.4. To study of other available banks Reverse Mortgage Scheme.5. To study the sources of indian data relevant to Reverse MortgageRESEARCH METHODOLOGYResearch methodology in a way is a written game plan for conducting research. Research methodology has many dimensions. It includes not only the research methods but also considers the logic behind the methods used in the context of the study and complains why only a particular method of technique has been used. The basic task of research is to generate accurate information for use in decision making. Research can be defined as the systematic and objective process of gathering, recording and analyzing data for aid in making business decisions.As the project involves analyzing of financial structure, the research is exploratory in nature, covering financial parameters and come of the important ratios to carry out research.DATA COLLECTION METHOD:The data will be collected using both by primary data collection methods as well as secondary sources.(i)PRIMARY DATA- Most of the information will be gathered through primary sources. The methods that will be used to collect primary data are books, research, newspapers, wave sites etc.Books: Reverse Mortgage Essentials by Steve Lowsons Reverse Mortgage and Linked Securities by Vishal Bhuyan Modern Banking Theory & Practice by D. MuralidharanNews Papers: Business Standard, Lucknow and Meerut Edition Economic Times, Meerut EditionMagazines: - India Insurance Report Series Industrial Economics Volume 40Web Sites: - www.allahabadbank.com www.statebankofindia.com www.pnb.co.in www.lic.co.in(ii)SECONDARY DATA Interviews, questioners, fill ups, different nationalized banks, borrowers, financial consultants etc. Secondary data of this project on Reverse Mortgage will be collected from Interviews from different categories of target group. Questionnaires will be arranged to get the data. Fill ups Different nationalized banks Borrowers Financial consultantsTIME FRAME OF THE DATA COLLECTION:2 MonthsMETHOD OF SAMPLING:The technique used for conducting the study was Convenience Sampling Technique as sample of respondents was chosen according to convenience.STASTICAL TOOLS:The tools used in this study were MS-EXCEL, MS-WORD. MS-EXCEL was used to prepare pie- charts and graphs. MS-WORD was used to prepare or write the whole project report.REPORT WRITING AND PRESENTATIONReport Encompasses Charts, diagramsMETHOD YOU WILL USE TO CLASSIFY DATA:Data Analysis & Interpretation Classification & tabulation transforms the raw data collected through questionnaire in to useful information by organizing and compiling the bits of data contained in each questionnaire i.e., observation and responses are converted in to understandable and orderly statistics are used to organize and analyze the data. Simple tabulation of data using tally marks. Calculating the percentage of the responses. Formula used = (name of responses/total responses) * 100NUMBER OF RESPONDENTSTotal samples of 50-75 respondents were contacted who responded to the questionnaires.AREA OF STUDYReverse Mortgage in India.LOCATION OF STUDYDelhi6.QUESTIONNAIREDear Respondents:I am a student doing MBA. I am underlying a project namedA STUDY OF REVERSE MORTGAGE SCHEME IN INDIA(CASE STUDY OF ICICI BANK). So by filling this questionnaire please help me in completing my research project.Name : .Age : .Address : .Gender : .Contact No. : .Q1. Is your home your primary residence?Yes NoQ2. Are all owner and co-owners age 62 or older?Yes NoQ3. Have you considered all financial options before pursuing a Reverse?Yes NoQ4. Have you consulted with a Loan originator to determine how much you would qualify a reverse mortgage loan program?Yes NoQ5. Will u consult with a certified financial planner to assess what impact a reverse mortgage could have on any other government benefit you are currently receiving such as social security?Yes NoQ6. Did you speak with a tax advisor to determine if there are any tax consequences to assuming a reverse mortgage?Yes NoQ7. Have you discussed the advantages and disadvantages with your heirs?Yes NoQ8. Have you received counseling from a HUT-Approved Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Counselor?Yes NoQ9. Did you consider any options other than reverse mortgages good for older peoples?Yes NoQ10. Did you seek independent legal advice about the loan conditions/contract?Yes NoQ11. Do you think that reverse mortgage is very expensive way of Loan option?Yes NoQ12. From where did you come to know about Reverse Mortgage?Electronic MediaPrint MediaAgentsOthers7.CHAPTERISATION1. Introduction2. Objective and scope of study3. Methodology (Details of methodology used in studying and collecting the data and issue will be described)4. Descriptive work (Descriptive work on the topic, this chapter will include analysis and interpretation of data tabulation and categorization)5. Study report (Study report of other researcher will be observed and analyzed)6. Conclusion7. Findings8. Limitations9. Recommendation10. Bibliography11. Appendix-1 (Questionnaire prepared for conducting study will be attached and other papers which have not been mentioned above will be included).8.PROFILE OF PROJECT GUIDEName :Age :Educational Qualification :Professional Experience :Organization :Current Designation :Brief Profile :(Maximum 200 Characters)Address :House No. :Street :City :State :Country :Phone Number (Office) :Phone Number (Residence) :Mobile Number (10 digits) :Email :9.REFERENCES1. Patti. Greg (2005), Reverse Mortgages: Cash for the rest of your life- Boroson. Warren (2007), The Reverse Mortgages Advantages, Page 237-243.2. Kelly. Tom (2006), Reverse Mortgage Formula.3. Lowsons. Steve (2005), Reverse Mortgage Essentials4. Bhuyan. Vishal (2007), Reverse Mortgage and Linked Securities5. Muralidharan. D. (2008), Modern Banking Theory & Practice6. Bowen Bishop, T., and H. Shan (2008): Reverse Mortgage: A Closer Look at HECM Loans, working paper.7. See Home Equity Conversion Mortgages Monthly Report (May 2010),http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/comp/rpts/hecm/hecmmenu.cfmPub. L. No. 109-289, s.131 (2006).8. Sally R. Merrill, Meryl Finkel and Nandinee K. Kutty. Potential Beneficiaries from Reverse Mortgage Products for Elderly Homeowners: An Analysis of American Housing Survey Data.9. Journal of American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, 1994.10. The Aged in India A Socio-Economic Profile. National Sample Survey Organisation,11. Department of Statistics, Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation, Government of India, November 1998.12. Robert J Shiller and Allan N. Weiss. Moral Hazard in Home Equity Conversion. Real Estate Economics, 2000.13. Thomas P. Boehm and Michael C. Ehrhardt. Reverse Mortgages and Interest Rate Risk.14. Warren Boroson. The Reverse Mortgage advantage The tax Free House-Rich Way to Retire Healthy.15. Staff Reporter. State Cooperative Bank to launch monthly income scheme for the aged. The Hindu. Saturday, Mar 24, 2007Books:Business Standard Lucknow and Meerut EditionEconomic Times Meerut EditionOutlook Money April 2008 EditionPratiyogita Darpan June 2008 EditionIndia Insurance Report SeriesIndustrial Economics Volume 40Websites: www.indiahousing.com www.bankbazaar.com www.livemint.com www.allahabadbank.com www.statebankofindia.com www.pnb.co.in www.lic.co.in www.wikipedia.org other

MBA Project GuidelinesMaster of Business Administration (MBA) ProgramDirectorate of Distance EducationSIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY (SMU)Contents1. Introduction2. Project Work2.1 Project guide3. Project work - Phases 3.1 Phase I: Project Synopsis and Guide Approval3.1.1 EduNxt Access Procedure (For Project Synopsis Submission)3.2 Phase II: Project WorkIntroductionSelection of Project TitleProject Work and Final submissionProject ReportProject EvaluationTemplate / Details for Preparation of Project ReportAnnexureI. Project Synopsis and Guide Acceptance FormII. Project Guide Registration Form1. IntroductionThe course titled Project has 4 credits. The purpose of including project in MBA Programme is to provide students an opportunity to investigate a management problem in a scientific manner. It enables students to apply the conceptual knowledge in a practical situation and to learn the art of conducting a study in a systematic way and presenting its finding in coherent report. The students are encouraged to involve themselves completely on the project work starting from project synopsis in 3rd Semester and with the completion of project in final (4th) semester. Students should take this project work very seriously. Topics selected, should be appropriate enough to justify as a MBA project. The project should be genuine and original in nature and should not be copied from anywhere else.2. Project Work2.1 Project GuideThe role of a project guide is highly significant in getting a quality output from the students. As a project guide your expertise in the subject domain, counselling, monitoring and evaluating is sought. Qualification of a Guide: MBA with specialization in appropriate area. The guide should have a minimum of 2 years of Industry/ Teaching experience. In a given session a guide can supervise a maximum of 20 projects.Role of a Guide: As a guide you are expected to offer suggestions to fine tune the problem identified and insynopsis preparation. The problem identified should be sufficient enough for a study at MBA level. The guide has to monitor and review the project work periodically with a minimum two reviews during the course of the project. Review report needs to be prepared. The guide has to go through the draft project report and offer suggestions wherever necessary and to confirm that the project report is submitted as per the prescribed format. The guide has to send the Internal Assessment (IA) mark for the students whom he/she was guiding for the session, to the LC to which the student is attached. This is to be sent along with the signed final Project Report for submission.Project Guideship Approval from the University (Qualified persons desirous of guiding projects) Directly apply to the SMU-DE, in the prescribed format available on the university web site / EduNxt Portal (see Annexure II) Guide CV along with photocopy of the credentials is a must for approval as a Project Guide with the University. A guide can fill in the prescribed format when approached by a prospective project student who is expected to forward the same to the University Please note that you will become an eligible guide only on approval by the Project Steering Committee of the UniversityMeeting with the Project Guide The Student is required to meet and discuss with the guide periodically on mutually agreed dates. The Student is also advised to maintain e-mail contact with the guide Any Conflict of interest during the course of the project is to be immediately brought to the notice of the Project Steering Committee of the University3. Project Work - PhasesProject work will consist of two phases. Phase -1: Project Synopsis and Guide Approval andPhase -2: Project work.3.1 Phase I: Project Synopsis and Guide ApprovalProject Synopsis Submission for ApprovalThe student needs 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. Your guide should approve the project Synopsis. 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. Refer to fig.-1 for details of the activities involved in this stage.Content of Project SynopsisThe project synopsis needs to be prepared keeping in mind the following points: The synopsis should be of approximately 500 words It should have a Title. It should have an Introduction It should outline the methodology to be used It should mention the techniques to be used for data analysisMBA ProjectPhase 1Project Synopsis Submission for ApprovalNew Guide RegistrationPhase 2 Project workNew Guide RegistrationThe Guide to be identified by the student and need to be registered with SMU-DE in the prescribed format given in Annexure-II (also downloadable from EduNxt). This is the one time process. The guide details and his/her credentials to be forwarded along with the project synopsis by the student to the project steering committee for New Guide Registration. Refer to fig.-2 for details of the activities involved in this stage.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.Fig. 1: Phase -1: Project Synopsis preparation and submission for approvalFig. 2: Phase -1: New Guide RegistrationImportant points for the project 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). 3.1.1 EduNxt Access Procedure (For Project Synopsis Submission)Step 1: Go to the EduNxt URL (http://edunxt.smude.edu.in) and enter your user-id and password. Step 2: Go to Project Tile (for Example: ML0014-Project-DE) and click on it to enter to the Project synopsis submission page.Step 3: Click on Submit Project SynopsisStep 4:(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.Step 5: 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.Step 6: 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.Step 7: 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.Step 8: 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.Step 9: (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.Step 10: 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 4.3.2 Phase - II: Project workIntroductionThis program guide will provide the student with all the information they need to know for developing a project dissertation. As project work is a very important part of MBA course curriculum, it has been marked for four credits. The following guidelines may be adopted: MBA projects1. The project must be a live project either done at the place of work or some other organisation.2. The project must be taken up under a guide at students Authorised Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre.3. Students to contact Learning centre for appropriate formats for project work.4. The project must be completed and submitted at the Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre.5. The project must relate to the specialisation pursued.Selection of Project Title The title selected should be coherent with the stream of study or specialisation. A list of suggested topics is provided at the end of this document. However, the student and the guide have the freedom to identify an appropriate topic. The title should be specific and focus towards the objectives of the project.Project work and final submission1. Submit a draft project work to the Authorised Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre: The draft project work should be submitted 20 days after the study has been conducted.The draft should constitute the following: Title of the project Introduction Literature review/related research outcomes (a brief review of similar or related studies conducted elsewhere. (This should not be more than 500 words). Description of study methodology List of work done: Visits to company, list of functionaries met, documents received from company; registers and files seen, and observations made, field visits, number of samples collected/ questionnaires filled should be mentioned in proper order. Names of books, sites, journals, magazines referred.2. After receiving a feedback from the Authorised Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre, make the necessary corrections and proceed to the next step.3. Submit the final report:The final project report should be submitted 30 days after the submission of the draft project work. The recommended number of pages of final report should be around 100.4. Viva Voce/Presentation:Viva will be conducted as per the schedule. The power point slides for presentation should be submitted along with the final project report. The student should demonstrate or make a power point presentation of their project at the Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre to the University approved external and internal examiners. The student must stay in touch with their Study Centre/ Program Centre/ Learning Centre for the actual date of project evaluation.The project work terminates with the viva voce/ presentation. A summary of the project is to be submitted.Executive Summary: Should be 500 words; besides being a part of the project report, a copy of the executive summary should be submitted separately also. The following are the constituents of the summary:o Titleo Statement of the problemo Methodology usedo Main findings /outcome of the study with respect to objectiveso RecommendationsProject ReportThe final project report should consist of the following components: Cover page Title page Acknowledgement Bonafide letter (from the company where the project was undertaken) Table of contents List of Tables & List of Figures List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature Executive Summary Chapterso Introductiono Project details Title of the project Aims and objectives of the study Problem statement Scope of the study Significance of the studyo Literature review/related research outcomes (should not be more than 500 words)o Methodology used: Data collection method, research tools used, sampling methodology, validity of the datao Data analysis and interpretation/Research findingso Recommendations and conclusionso Limitations of the study and scope for further research, if any, References/ BibliographyFormat for Bibliography: Books: Authors or Editors Names, Title of the Book, Place of Publication, Publisher, Year of Publication, Page numberExample: R.C. Goyal, Hospital Administration and Human Resource Management, New Delhi: Prentice Hall Publication, 2008, Pg. 75S.K. Joshi, Quality Management in Hospitals, New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, 2009, pg 89-93Journals: Author, Article Title, Title of Periodical, Date of Publication, Page numbers of the article.Example: Bronwyn Fryer, The Layoff, Harvard Business Review, March 2009, Pg 17-24.Keila Rooney, Consumer Driven Healthcare Marketing: Using the Web to Get Up Close and Personal, Journal of Healthcare Management, Chicago: July 2009, Vol. 54, Pg 241Project EvaluationEvaluation pattern for the project is as given below:Evaluation Criteria Internal ExternalSynopsis 5 5Methodology 10 10Analysis /Findings 25 25Project Report 25 25Viva 35 35Total 100 100Template/Details for Preparation of Project Report i. Cover page and Title pageii. Acknowledgementiii. Bonafide Letteriv. Executive Summaryv. Table of Contentsvi. List of Tablesvii. List of Figuresviii. List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclatureix. Chaptersx. References/Bibliographyxi. Instructionsi) Cover Page and Title Page:About Cover page and Title Page: A PROJECT REPORT Under the guidance of ______________________________ Submited by ______________________________in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree Of MBAIN[Finance/Marketing/Human Resource Management/Information Systems/Banking/Retail Operations/Operations Management/Project Management/Total Quality Management] & ii) Acknowledgement:Acknowledgment is the regard given to the people and organisations that have helped the student in completing the project undertaken. It must consist of acknowledgements towards the organisation the student studies and to the company where the student has done the project followed by the people who have helped student in the process.iii) Bonafide CertificateBonafide Certificate:BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE Certifed that this project report tiled . is the bonafide work of .. who caried out the project work under my supervision. SIGNATURE SIGNATURE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT FACULTY IN CHARGE iv) Executive Summary: Executive summary should be a one-page summary of the project report. It should consist of the statement of the problem, main findings, and recommendations for further use. It should be typed in double line spacing, font style -Times New Roman, and font size 14.v) Table of contents: It is the list of all the contents in the report. Please see the example below:Table of ContentsChapter No. Title Page No.1 Introduction1.1 11.2 51.3 102 Literature review.2.1 142.2 21vi) List of Tables: Give the same name for the table as it exactly appears above the tables in the text. The caption of the table must be present above the table. 1.5-line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head. Table 1 Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 Field 6List of tables1. Table 1: 2. Note: By the word Table, we mean tabulated numerical data in the body of the project report as well as in the appendices (if any). All other non-verbal materials used in the body of the project work and appendices such as charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams may be designated as figures.vii) List of Figures: Give the same name for the figure as it appears exactly below the figures in the text. The caption of the figure must be present below the figure. 1.5-line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head. Figure 1: < Caption of the Figure>List of Figures1. Figure 1: 2. .viii) List of Symbols, Abbreviations, and Nomenclature: 1.5 line spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head. Standard symbols, abbreviations, etc., should be used.ix) Chapters: The chapters can be broadly classified into three parts:1. Introductory chapter2. Chapter(s) on the main content of the project3. Concluding chapter.The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter can be further divided into several divisions and sub-divisions. Each chapter should be given a relevant title. Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the position with respect to the reference where they are cited. Headers and foot notes should be used sparingly. The title of the project must be reflected on the left side of the header and chapter name must be on the right side of the headers. Page numbers are to be placed on the right side of the footer. They should be typed in single space and placed directly underneath in the very same page, which refers to the material they annotate. Note: The report must always end with the concluding chapter and future enhancements, if any.x) References/Bibliography: The listing of references should be typed four spaces below the heading REFERENCES in alphabetical order in single spacing left - justified. The reference material should be listed in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of the author/ authors should be immediately followed by the year and other details. Any website reference must be referred/ preceded by the publications reference.xi) Instructions: The text in the printed copies must be in black colour. 1.5 line spacing should be used for typing the general text. The general text shall be typed in the font style Times New Roman and font size 12.xii) List of Project Topics (Suggested)Sl. No. Project TopicsPROJECT TOPICS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT1. A study of performance appraisal / performance management system in XYZ organisation2. Assessment of role stress amongst the employees of XYZ organisation3. Job satisfaction survey at XYZ organisation4. Competency mapping in an organisation5. Training effectiveness in an organisation6. Study of organisational culture OCTAPACE profile.7. Motivational analysis of organization8. A comparative study of team effectives in an organisation: Team effectiveness assessment measure.9. A study of Compensation Management System10. A detailed study of promotion and reward policy of organisations11. A study of quality of work life in an organisation12. Mapping training needs of employees: Training Need AnalysisPROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MARKETING13. Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Improve Market Share of LG Microwave Ovens14. 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, Bangalore18. A Market Feasibility Study for New X-ray Machines from Wipro-GE Medical Systems19. 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 Ltd22. A Study to Increase Penetration Level & Brand Loyalty among existing consumers of Samsung India Electronics Ltd.PROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO FINANCE23. The Study of Indian Financial System: Post Liberalisation24. The Impact of Global Recession on Information Technology Sector In India25. The Impact of the Recent Global Economic Slump on the Indian Capital Market26. A Comparative Study of Bancassurance Products In Banks27. A Comparative Study of Equity Linked Savings Schemes Floated by Domestic Mutual Fund Players28. A Comparative Study of Cost Of Capital In Automobile/ Steel/ Pharma/ Finance Industry29. A Comparative Study of Financial Performance of Banks Using Ratio Analysis30. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Public Sector Banks31. Profitability and Operational Efficiency of Banks in India32. A Study of Working Capital Management In Small Scale Industries33. The Scope of Microfinance in the Indian Context.34. Financial Inclusion- The Scope and Effect in the Indian Economy35. Rural Banking in India36. Dematerialisation The Scope and Effect.37. The Future of Investment Banks in the post- Lehman Brothers EraPROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS38. Role of software agents as a collaborative tool E-commerce39. Hospital Management System - Database Approach, Mangala Hospital, Hassan40. Automation of Banking Database, XYZ Bank.41. Automation of Customer Relation Database, A SAP Product42. A Study on Electronic Data Storage- Steel Factory, Mumbai43. A Webpage Design using JAVA-Google PagePROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO MBA - HCS44.A Study on the Identification of High Risk Groups Prone to Spinal Disorders /Diabetes-/Heart Attacks (or any other lifestyle condition) and Corresponding Prevention Recommendations45. A Study on the Wellness Practices in a Target Group (MNC Employees, School Children and Older Adults) and Recommendations on Wellness Practices46. A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in In-patient Discharges and Recommendations to Avoid Delays and Increase Patient Satisfaction47.A Comparative Study on Patient Satisfaction in (Executive Suites, VIP Suites, Out-patient Department, General Ward, Laboratory Services, etc.) and Recommendations to Increase Patient Satisfaction48.A Study on Patient Satisfaction in Any One Department in a Multi-specialty Hospital. (Health Screening Dept, In-house Pharmacy, Outpatient Services, Billing, etc.)49.A Study on the Identification of Causes of Delays in Patient Transfer (Internal/ External) and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time and Increase Patient Satisfaction50. A Comparative Study on Waiting Time in Various Hospital Departments and Recommendations to Decrease Waiting Time (Outpatient Dept, Billing, etc.)51.A Study on Job Satisfaction of Nurses /Paramedic Staff in ICU /Operation Theatre /Wards, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Job Satisfaction52.A Study of Sickness Absenteeism Among Various Groups of Hospital Employees (Nurses, Housekeeping Staff, Ward Boys, CSSD employees, Doctors, etc.). A comparative study of the same may also be done.53.A Study on Work Safety for Employees in the Radiology Department / Waste Disposal Department /Lab /Housekeeping, etc., and Corresponding Recommendations to Improve Work Safety. A comparative study may also be undertaken between the departments.54. A Study on Waste Disposal Management in a Hospital and Recommendations for Safe Disposal55. A Study on Hospital Acquired Infections and Prevention Recommendations56. A Study on the Efficiency of CSSD (or any other department of a multi-specialty hospital)57. A Cost Analysis Study in General Ward (or any other department) of a Hospital to Develop User Charges58. A Comparative Study on Cost Analysis of the Various Departments in a Hospital and Cost-cutting Recommendations59. A Study on Formulation of Marketing Strategies to Promote a Healthcare Service (e.g., Women Wellness Check-up Promotions)60. A Study on Involvement of Doctors /Nurses /Paramedics in Rural Healthcare and Suggestions to Improve Involvement61. A Study on Medical Representative Triumphs and Trials Recommendation to Improve Liaison of Medical Reps and Doctors62. A Comparative Study of In-house Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacy63. A Study on the Identification of the Causes of Delays in Cashless Hospitalisation and Recommendations to Reduce Time LagsPROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT64. A study on the effectiveness of Project Management in Mining65. Importance of Human Resource Management in construction projects 66. A study on controlling risks in construction projects67. Project Cost Estimation for software projects68. A study on software project management practices with special reference to embedded systems69. A study on quality management/assurance for software projects ion 70. Effect of project risk on project performance : A study at XYZ Inc.71. Validity of feasibility studies in Infrastructure Projects72. Comparative Study of Project Management Software- MS project and Primavera73. A Study on Risk Factors Involved In Outsourcing IT Projects74. Role of Earned Value Analysis in Project Management75. Risk analysis and management in IT projectsPROJECT TOPIC RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT76. Market entry strategies and programs for a particular sector/ Company/ Product77. Cross cultural issues and managing cross border teams78. Strategies adopted by MNCs to cope with Indian brands79. Impact of FDI on any particular sector80. Multinational mergers and acquisitions81. HR policies Global and Local82. Transfer pricing- issues and government policies83. Impact of HRM practices on operational performance in MNCs84. Changes in banking industry after incorporation of FEMAPROJECTS TOPICS FOR MBA TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT85. Implementation of 5 S in manufacturing companies in XXXXX city/ town/state86. Quality Management in Software Industry A Study87. Process Capability Study in BPO companies88. A Study on Continuous Improvement Process in XXXXXXX Company89. Effectiveness of Six sigma Projects A Study90. Application of Quality Control tools A Study91. Cost reduction through Quality Approach A study92. A Study on Just In Time in XXXXXXX Company93. Total Productive maintenance in manufacturing Companies A Study94. Customer Satisfaction through TQM Approach A Study95. Quality Management in Healthcare sector A Study96. A Study on Statistical Process Control in specific manufacturing Company97. Application of QFD in Service Industries 98. Impact of Application of FMEA in Manufacturing Industries in the city of XXXXXXX99. A study on quality management in XXXXXXX bank100. A study on TQM implementation in hospital101. A Study on TQM implementation in service industries102. Measuring quality in service sectors103. SPC and its application in service industries104. A study on effectiveness of TQM implementation in XXXXXXX industry105. Improving quality in small and medium scale industriesPROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT106. A study on Indian organized retail sector107. Effectiveness of promotional schemes in Retail stores108. Study of retail store operations109. Emerging retail formats and strategies110. Role of FDI in Indian retail sector111. A study on retail consumer behaviour-personal, social & cultural112. A study on Loyalty programs in organized retail sector113. A study on changing consumer preferences towards organized retailing from unorganized retailing114. A study on strategies for promoting retailers brand115. An analysis of possible strategies for successful internet based customer services in retail116. Measuring the effectiveness of display system in retail industry117. Retail outlet mapping of retail stores & shopping malls118. Study on private labels Vs. national brands119. A study on effective Supply Chain practices in organized retail sector120. Impact of retail IT application on effective store operations121. Best HR practices in organized retail sector122. A study on customer relationship management practices in retail store123. A study on effective retail project management124. Analysis of training needs assessment of retail sales executives125. A study on pricing strategies followed by successful retailers.126. To analyse visual merchandising and space planning in a mall127. To identify significance of CRM in retail sector128. A study of automotive retail management structure in an organizationPROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT129. A study on Total Quality Management at XYZ Company130. A study on ERP selection process in SMEs131. A study on Production and inventory control132. A study on the role of internet in supply chains133. Analysis and design of service operations using waiting lines134. Computer Aided Management135. Impact of TPM practices on production performance136. Effect of six sigma on manufacturing performance137. A study on Quality Measurement in Service Operations138. Role of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing139. Aggregate Planning and Master Production SchedulePROJECT TOPICS RELATED TO BANKING MANAGEMENT140. Analysis of SARFESAI Act on NPAs on banks141. Mergers and Acquisitions in Indian banks142. Securitisation in Indian banks143. Study of Management of NPAs in SBI Bank (any bank)- strategies for Recovery144. Risk Management in Indian Banks145. Project finance management services by banks146. A Case study of Merchant banking services by banks147. Financial Performance (analysis) of banks - by Financial statement analysis like ratio analysis, trend analysis, Balance sheet analysis for the last five years148. Study of Investment and Portfolio management services149. A Case Study Of Selected Banks In Public & Private Sector Operating In India With reference to Products and Services150. A study on Asset- Liability Management using Gap analysis (sophisticated techniques can also be used, provided if branches are using)151.Study of Retail Banking products and services-Customer satisfaction at brancha. Study of retail liability products such as deposits b. Study of Retail asset products such as loans, overdrafts in branches152. Study of Working capital Management in Indian banks153. Impact of internet banking system or Impact of Technology on Indian banks154. An appraisal of Institutional banking services to SME sector155. Study on Credit risk management practices in banks156. Ratio analysis (comparative study) of SBI & ICICI bank (any two banks)157. Performance of EXIM bank products and services158. Forfaiting and Factoring services by Banks159. A study on Foreign exchange risk exposure in banksANNEXURE ISUBMISSION OF PROJECT SYNOPSIS AND GUIDE ACCEPTANCE FORM(To be submitted to the project steering committee)PART A: Synopsis Registration.I. 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 Details6. 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 AcceptanceI 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)DECLARATIONI hereby declare that this project synopsis is an original work carried by me and will not submitted to any other University for fulfilment 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)ANNEXURE IIPROJECT GUIDE REGISTRATION FORM(To be submitted to the project steering committee)1. Name : 2. Date of Birth :3. Present Employer :4. Designation :5. Contact Details :i) Residential Address:ii) Office Address :iii) All communications to be sent to: Residential/ Office address (tick any one)iv) Contact No. :v) E-mail id :6. Education Qualification (start with highest qualification): (Please attach photocopies of degree certificates)SNo Name of the DegreeSpecialization Year of PassingInstitution/ UniversityClass Obtained 7. Area of Specialization/Interest :Affix Your Latest Photo 8. Total yrs. of Experience :(Please attach photocopies of Experience letters)Sl. No Name of the Organization Designation From ToI hereby declare that the information provided by me is true. I agree with the rules and regulations given by the University. Signature ___________________________________________________________________FOR OFFICE USEFollowing details have been verified Yes No1) Qualification 2) Experience3) Approved for Department / SpecializationSignature Signature(Faculty in-charge) (Chairman-Project Steering Committee)(*Filled in Registration forms must be scanned in either .pdf / .doc format and submitted along with credentials (Scanned Degree Certificates) to the email id projects.mba@smudde.edu.in)