What Is an Extended Abstract in Amity BBA Project and How Long Should It Be?

An extended abstract in Amity Online's BBA project is a structured 3,000 to 5,000 word document submitted in Stage 1 before the full report. It includes a standalone abstract of 500 to 1,000 words, plus hypotheses, literature review, methodology, results, and implications. You submit it together with your project guide's resume—not with the full report.

Short answer

• What it is: a structured preview of your entire BBA project
• How long: 3,000–5,000 words total
• Inner abstract length: 500–1,000 words (within the extended abstract)
• When submitted: Stage 1, with guide resume
• Format: APA 6th edition, same as full report

How is it different from a regular abstract?

A regular abstract is a brief 150–300 word summary. Amity's extended abstract is a major document. The 500–1,000 word section inside it functions as a standalone summary, but the full extended abstract also requires a literature review, methodology description, results, and implications—making it closer to a condensed thesis proposal than a typical abstract.

What must the extended abstract include?

1. 1Abstract (500–1,000 words): stand-alone overview of the complete project
2. 2Study hypotheses: null or alternative hypotheses, if applicable
3. 3Literature review: critical analysis of previous research on your topic
4. 4Research methodology: design, sampling, data collection tools, data preparation, analysis plan
5. 5Results: theoretical or empirical data interpretation and recommendations
6. 6Implications: contributions to theory and practical business application

How long should each section be?

Amity specifies only the total length (3,000–5,000 words) and the inner abstract (500–1,000 words). A practical allocation for the remaining 2,000–4,500 words:

• Hypotheses: 200–400 words
• Literature review: 800–1,200 words
• Methodology: 700–1,000 words
• Results: 600–900 words
• Implications: 400–600 words

When do you submit the extended abstract?

1. 1Stage 1—before the full project report
2. 2Upload together with project guide resume in the same submission
3. 3Wait for email intimation confirming successful upload
4. 4Proceed to full report only after Stage 1 is complete

Formatting requirements

• APA Style, 6th edition
• Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced
• 1-inch (2.5 cm) margins on all sides
• Running head on every page
• American spellings
• File: PDF or Word, maximum 2 MB

Common mistakes

• Submitting a 300-word abstract instead of a 3,000–5,000 word extended abstract
• Uploading extended abstract without guide resume
• Copying the introduction chapter from the final report without condensing for abstract format
• Skipping the literature review or methodology sections
• Confusing the extended abstract with the abstract chapter inside the full report

Related questions

• How long is the full BBA report? 15,000–30,000 words—submitted later in Stage 2.
• Does the extended abstract need a plagiarism report? Official guidelines require plagiarism report with the full report in Stage 2.
• Can I change my topic after Stage 1? Ensure originality and relevance from the start to avoid rejection at later stages.