Guidelines for Project - We Like

What is project We Like?

Project We Like is an innovative subject where learning of management concepts takes place through video
based teaching methodology and not through any books. Further, good news is that you have liberty to select
any topic of your interest while referring video content from “We Tube”, “We Lounge” & “News wire”.

What is We Tube, We Lounge and Newswire?

We Tube – It is an online video library where students can view a large number of video lectures of around 1
hour duration developed with the help of experts from different strata of industry. Students can view these
knowledge sharing sessions for different verticals like marketing , Finance etc. as well as for various soft skills.
Following are name of few such lectures available on We Tube: 1) Secrets of rising to the top 2) In search of
happiness 3) Directing Marketing 4) International Trade 5) Lean Manufacturing 6) Grid computing etc .

We Lounge – In this online initiative, dignitaries from various walks of life share their success stories and also
provide you with an in-depth analysis of how to be triumphant in your business and over come obstacles. An
interview with these luminaries on their success stories help you to get all the information about their life
journey and will inspire you to face the challenges of life.

Newswire – To help students to keep themselves abreast about what is happening in the business world, the
Institute offers an innovative facility “ News wire service” where students can find news about the latest
development happening in their chosen specialization on daily basis just at a click of a button.

What you are required to do in this project?

a) You have to study videos on any 5 topics from We Tube, 3 interview sessions from we Lounge and 10
articles from newswire section.
b) After referring these content, you are required to make a PPT Presentation for major learning and other
observations related to content studied by you from We Tube, We Lounge and NewsWire Service. The
total PPT presentation can have 35 – 45 slides.
Following is rough break up of no. of slides to be prepared:

Sr.no No. of topics Presentation Total

1 We Tube 5 About 3 slides per topic 15 slides
2 We Lounge 3 About 3 slides per topic 9 slides
3 News Wire 10 About 2 slides per topic 20 slides
Total Approximately 44 slides

We have also attached the sample PPT presentation for your reference.

c) You have to upload the presentation through the “upload PPT” link from “section for current students.”

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ATTENDING THE VIVA:

For Students residing in and around Mumbai

You have to attend the viva at the Institute. Prior to attending the viva, you are required to book in
advance the date and time slot by visiting “section for current students” on the website. The booking
link will be active around 1st day of the 3rd month of the semester. Students can give viva at the
institute on any day in the evening between 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm or on Saturday and Sunday between
9:00 am to 6:00 pm depending on the availability of the slot. The slot booking is strictly on ‘First cum
First basis’. Slot once booked cannot be cancelled or changed.

For the viva candidate has to bring the hard copy of the PPT presentation and the print out of viva
booking slip. The candidate must have the viva presentation on his/her pen drive for the viva
session.

For Students Residing outside Mumbai/Thane Region:

These students can book their slot for ‘Online Viva Session’ which will be conducted through virtual
class room. To attend the ‘Online Viva Session’, it is essential to have a broadband connection of
minimum 256 Kbps.

Student can book ‘Online Viva Session’ for any slots from Monday to Friday between 6:00 pm to 8:00
pm. ‘Online Viva Session’ will not be conducted on Saturday and Sunday. The slot booking is strictly
on ‘First cum First basis’.

MARKS FOR THE PROJECT

The project will carry 100 marks. The student is required to secure minimum 50 marks to clear the subject.

EVALUATION OF PROJECT:
The project will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Sr. No CRITERIA MARKS

1 Presentation 50
2 Viva 50
TOTAL 100

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 LAST DATE FOR UPLOADING THE PPT AND BOOKING OF VIVA SLOT:
Last date for uploading and booking for viva is 25th day of the fifth month of second semester. (Not applicable
for lateral entry (LPGD) students as they have subject immediately in their first semester)

Batch Booking starting Data Viva Date

st st th
January 1 September 1 Sept-25 Nov
April 1st December 1st Dec- 25th May
July 1st March 1st Mar-25th May
October 1st June 1st June-25th Aug

If the student is not able to give viva during above period, he can be given support to complete the viva in the
last month with payment of late fees of Rs.500/- depending on the availability of slot. However this facility can
be extended only for a few students.

IMPORTANT

Please note that, only a limited number of viva can be conducted on daily basis. Hence , as the number of days
goes on reducing, total number of slots available will reduce accordingly and a student may not be able to book
the slot. Under these circumstances, student may miss the viva and will be required to pay re-exam fees and
appear for the same in the next semester . Following will be the implication of the same.
 They will be required to pay Rs.600/- as re-exam fees.
 Their project will be evaluated only in the next semester.
 Their marks as well as certificate will be issued in next semester i.e. the entire process will be late by six
months.

We sincerely hope that you will find video based mode of learning interesting and suggest you to regularly
refer content from ‘We Tube’, ‘We Lounge’ and ‘Newswire’ throughout your journey with ‘We school, to get
multiple benefits.

Wish you all the best!

With regards,

Prof. Rajesh Aparnath

Head (PGDM-DLP)