Dissertation Proposal- MBA (Leadership & Sustainability) Page 1
DISSERTATION PROPOSAL
A study Renewable Energy business in India
MNGT7900 Dissertation
Course Leader: Dr. Alistair Benson
Name Bala Krishna Murthy VISWANTHAM Student Number 1113607
Course MBA (Leadership & Sustainability)
DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY OF WORK
I affirm the attached work is entirely my own, except where the words or ideas of other writers
are specifically acknowledged according to accepted citation convention. This assignment has
not been submitted for any other course at Robert Kennedy College / University of CUMBRIA or
any other institution. I have revised, edited and proofread this paper. 26
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CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP
I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is
fully acknowledged and fully disclosed in this paper (examination). I have also cited any sources
(footnotes or endnotes) from which I used data, ideas, theories or words, whether quotes
directly or paraphrased. I further acknowledge that this paper has been prepared by me
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Word count (excluding footnotes, references and bibliography, tables,
table of contents, exhibits):
Total: words (Word limit: 3000 +/- 10%)
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Table of Contents / List of Exhibits
Acknowledgements: .......................................................................................................................... 3
Abstract: ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction: ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Literature review: .............................................................................................................................. 3
Research Aim (Question) & Methodology: ....................................................................................... 3
Presentation of Results: .................................................................................................................... 3
Foreseen limitations: ......................................................................................................................... 3
Research schedule / timeline ............................................................................................................ 3
Potential Outcomes ........................................................................................................................... 3
References: ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Internet resources: ........................................................................................................................ 4
Bibliography : ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Appendices: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
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Acknowledgements:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one who has contributed in any way to
the completion of this dissertation. These include
Dr. Alistair Benson professor in
Abstract:
Introduction:
India has the 5
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largest mix of power generation in the world. The aim of the dissertation is to
study renewable energy business in India and specifically solar and wind energy. India has
Literature review:
Research Aim (Question) & Methodology:
Is renewable energy a profitable business in India at present and in coming 3 years?
Which renewable energy is suitable & profitable for India region?
What % of growth will be in coming 3 years for wind and solar business?
Presentation of Results:
Foreseen limitations:
Research schedule / timeline
Potential Outcomes
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Appendices:
