Strategic Management Project Winter 2024
Timeline
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January 11, 2024Experience start
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April 1, 2024Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Competitive analysis Market expansion Product or service launch Sales strategySkills
market positioning microsoft teams master of business administration (mba) strategic management online communication business strategies researchLooking to elevate your organization and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from University Canada West to be your student-consultants to evaluate your organization's business strategy and to propose approaches to improve the firm's market position. Students will work on one main project over the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
The teams will apply their international and entrepreneurial knowledge as MBA students with critical analyses/strategies/design skills to develop ideas in your organization. The teams will complete an analysis, provide strategic recommendations and practical options, and recommend an action plan appropriate to your business situation in consultation with you.
As a participating organization, you will provide a specific question, business issue/ challenge, or opportunity that will be the focus of the student team review.
Learners
We require three companies to participate for the 2024 Winter term (Jan 8 - Mar 31, 2024) Final project deliverables will include top-graded student reports including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations. Company representatives will be invited on two occasions (virtually via MS Teams) to participate in student Q&A sessions.
Project timeline
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January 11, 2024Experience start
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April 1, 2024Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
In this assignment, students will conduct an overview of your business and understand your industry and competitive landscape. As a participating organization, you can direct their research by providing particular areas of interest and context on your challenges. You'll receive unique insights from their analyses by allowing students to perform an unbiased assessment and review.
Students will identify strengths, weaknesses and areas of opportunity. They will provide recommendations in one or more areas that address your business needs and insights into potential growth areas.
Timeline
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January 11, 2024Experience start
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April 1, 2024Experience end