STANDARD TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MBA ASSIGNMENTS
All MBA assignments should meet the following technical requirements:
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Spacing: Double (typed)
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Single sided, A-4 paper
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Font: Times New Roman, or Arial
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Font size: 12 points
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Margins of at least 2,5 on both sides (for tutor comments)
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Table of Contents with page references
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The Executive Summary:
- Must be included in every assignment
- Length: Minimum - 1 page, maximum, 1½ pages
- Give a brief summary of the industry
- Then, give a brief summary of the company/brand/specific context
- Mention findings and recommendations that pertain directly to the questions posed.
• Begin every answer with a
heading, which is based on the question posed. (Avoid merely repeating the question).
• The text must be written in an
essay format with full sentences and paragraphs. (Bullets and telegram-style ideas must be reserved for appendices).
• Make use of
headings and subheadings that demonstrate the various aspects of the syllabus under discussion.
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Bibliography:
- Use the Harvard referencing system
- Use at least five textbook references
- Include current information (Internet sources or academic journals)
• Do not exceed the prescribed
word limit. (This applies to the main body of the text).
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Appendices must not be longer than 50% of the body of the text.
In addition to these basic requirements, individual tutors may give specific technical requirements that are relevant to a given
MBA assignment.
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