Key takeaways
- Six required sections in 3,000–5,000 words total.
- Standalone abstract inside: 500–1,000 words—a complete summary on its own.
- Submitted in Stage 1 with project guide resume—not with the full report.
An Amity BCom extended abstract should include six sections totaling 3,000 to 5,000 words: (1) abstract of 500–1,000 words as a stand-alone overview, (2) study hypotheses or research questions, (3) literature review, (4) research methodology, (5) results (theoretical or empirical), and (6) implications of theory and practice. It is submitted in Stage 1 together with your project guide's resume—not with the full 15,000–30,000 word report.
Direct answer: six required sections
- 1Abstract (500–1,000 words): stand-alone overview of the entire BCom project
- 2Study hypotheses: null or alternative hypotheses, if applicable
- 3Literature review: critical analysis of prior research on your commerce topic
- 4Research methodology: design, sampling, data collection, and analysis approach
- 5Results: data interpretation and preliminary or final findings
- 6Implications of theory and practice: commercial and academic significance
What else must accompany the extended abstract?
- Project guide resume confirming postgraduate degree and 10+ years experience
- Both uploaded simultaneously in Stage 1
- APA 6th edition formatting: Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced, running head
- File: PDF or Word, maximum 2 MB
Extended abstract vs full report
The extended abstract is a structured preview—not a shortened copy of your full report. The full 15,000–30,000 word BCom report is a separate Stage 2 upload submitted later with plagiarism report and certificates.
People also ask
- How many words total? 3,000–5,000 words for the entire extended abstract document.
- Does it need a plagiarism report? Official requirement specifies plagiarism report with full report in Stage 2.
- Can I change my topic after Stage 1? Ensure originality from the start to avoid rejection at later stages.