DISSERTATION & VIVA VOCE (Practical)

Course Description: This course is designed to enable students to develop specialized knowledge and understanding within their chosen field of study through the completion of a dissertation project. Students will carry forward their research work from the synopsis prepared in the previous semester and complete the dissertation under the guidance of a supervisor. The course will cover various aspects of research methodology, data analysis, and interpretation, leading to the presentation and defense of their findings.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Dissertation Research

• Introduction to the chosen topic and its relevance
• Overview of selected industries/companies
• Identification of research gap and significance of the study

Research Methodology

• Introduction to research methodology
• Review of literature including analysis of 15-20 research papers
• Formulation of research problem, objectives, and hypotheses
• Designing the research study including determination of universe/population, sample size, and data collection methods
• Selection and application of tools for data analysis

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Conducting descriptive analysis of collected data
• Testing research hypotheses using appropriate statistical techniques

     Findings, Conclusion & Recommendations

• Presentation and interpretation of research findings
• Drawing conclusions based on data analysis
• Providing recommendations for future research or practical applications