1. To appraise the students with the various aspects of proposal for research (synopsis) like selecting a research problem, review of literature, identifying the research gap and framing hypotheses.
2. To acquaint the students with the selection of an appropriate research methodology to conduct a good quality research.
Course Outcomes (COs):
| Course | Outcome (at course level) | Learning and teaching strategies | Assessment Strategies | |
| Paper Code | Paper Title | |||
| ECO 515 | Synopsis | CO72: Students will implement the process of framing of research proposal. CO73: Students will select appropriate hypotheses and research methodology for research proposal. 
 | Approach in teaching: Discussion and Case studies. 
 Learning activities for the students: Literature Review, Data collection and Presentation. | Synopsis writing, Presentation and Viva voce. | 
The student will be required to prepare & submit a synopsis requiring two hours of self study per week outside the class. There will be an evaluation by an external expert & an internal member at the end of each semester.
In the next semester, they will submit a detailed project report on the same.